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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
When the Sunlight
Pierced the Shadow
BY N N BRAsEEAR
Copyright, 1901, by Daily story Pun. Go.

r HE s~Faphophone had been placed
on the table, and the family had
gathered around TO listen to the new
music which MIR. Leigh had brought
for the entertainment of the girl sit.
ting IN the shadow Of the curtains.
For once ha almost regretted his
popularity IL the family, for while
his heart was one moment aeitated by
hope and the next dulled by fear. he
was anxious to learn the fate which
awaited him. He had asked the hand
OF the girl il marriage, and tonight he
was to learn his fate, For awhile the
family listened, then turned away. Mr..
Leigh said:
Wait a moment, Mrs. Hardy. Here
Is one selection which | am anxious for
you to hear. 1t is, to me, a s~ingularly
sweet song, and the saddest romance
is associated with it, | have a friend
in Dallas who is a dealer in graphic
phones. One day he told me the story
OF this song. It's author was a bril-
liant musician, ard this 0 was writ
ten upon the occasion Of his acceptance
by the young lady he loved, and after
ward lost. He allowed my friend to
have several plates made, but it was
never published. This plate was given
to me"
He screwed 1t upon the graphophone,
and a prelude, soft, sweet, thrilling
beneath the touch of a master hand,
f1oated through the room, and a voice
beautiful and vibrant, sang the triumph
accepted love when the Sunlight
Pierced the Shadows"
No one noticed the cry which burst
the lips Of the girl near the WIN
All were in touch with the sentl.
ment Of the words and music.
They seemed to feel the hush OF
evening, to listen to the murmur OF
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The Drawback to Greenwood.

Greenwood is easily the most prosper.
Gus little city in the state, it leads its
size, hut the only draw back to our city
is its streets. They are in a deplorable
condition and lots of money have been
spent repairing them but they need
paving and it is the only remedy that
will last. 1t would be a wise decision
1t the citizens to have them paved, then
she would not be lacking in anything.
1t will not be many years before cleo
fric cars will be speeding along our
thoroughfares and to keep up with the
steady growth, the streets should be
paved. After a medium rain you can
stand at the square on Market and
Main streets and look down Market and
there are so many ruts and holes that it
looks as il waves we're moving toward
YOU. Vehicles are constantly being
begged up on the main streets and il
the city is on the lookout for it's needs
it must not overlook one of the most i'm
nortant.
Everybody that comes to Greenwood
falls in love with it, all except the
streets. 1t would be profitable for the
citizens to remedy them.
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The Commonwealth Liberal Offer.

The Southern Farm Gazette is pub.
'ished at Starkville, Miss, where the
Agricultural College and Experiment
Station are located, and is edited by
men who write from their store Of ex-
oerience in a practical common sense
way. 1t contains Ga columns and is is
sued semi-monthly. 1t is the only strict
" farm journal published in Mississippi
and ought to be read by every farmer.
We will give the Southern Farm Gazette
FREE for one year to every subscriber
If THE COMMONWEALTH who pays up to
late and n year in advance, before
January l, 1905. Don't fail to take adj
vantage Of this liberal offer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
VOTlcE TO CONTRACTORS 6 BUILDERS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board Of Supervisors of Leflore county,
Mississippi, on the first Monday In
March, 1905, for building a county Court
House, according to plans and specifca-
tions on file in the Chancery Clerks Of
fee in the city of Greenwood. in said
county and state. All bids must be ac-
~companied by certified check for $1,000
90 as an evidence of good faith. Sue
cessful bidder will be required to enter
into bead, to be approved by the Board,
for a sum equal to the amount ofhis bid.
Said bond to be filed and approved at the
March meeting Of said Board. The
board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
jan73t G. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
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NOTICE TO STEAM FILTERS, PLUM.
BEERS AND ELECTRICIANS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Supervisors Of Lefore county,
Mississippi, on the first Monday in
March, 1905, for Steam Heating, Plumb
ing and electric wiring the new court
house for said county, according to
plans and specifications on file in the
ChancePy Clerks office, in the City of
Greenwood. in said county and state.
The successful bidder will be required
to enter into bond. to be approved by
the board, for sum equal to the amount
OF his bid. Said bond to be filed and APP
proved at the March meeting Of said
board. The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
ian73t C. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
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At the 0pera House.

There was something doing at the
Opera House on Front street last Friday
night. The great fairy story, "The
Wizard of o." was presented by Fred
X. Hamlin and Julian Mitchell. The en-
tire house was crowded, especially in
the balcony, where many had to stand.
1t was easily the largest house of the
season. There were lots of children
and tots present to see the scare crow,
COW, and lion, etc. The house was ex-
eeedingly comfortable and a few fans
were put in use. Messrs Stein and Will
son were determined that the audience
should have a comfortable house and
they were satisfied with the results.
The scenery was fine but some Of their
large scenery could not get on the
stage. The electrical displays were also
good. The Poppy Gene was very en-
trancing and there was not a fault with
anything.
The part Of Dorothy Gale, the Kansas
girl could not have been played better
than Miss Todd played it and Mr.. Bert
Swor, the Scarecrow, had the audience
with him throughout the play and there
are few equals to him.
The Tin Woodsman, as acted by Mr..
Jack Swor, was exceptionally fine. The
Swor brothers are the best that have
been here and their parts could not have
been filed better. Miss May Taylor,
who was Cynthia the ~lunatic, over her
lost lover was beautiful, and handled
herself in a most attractive manner.
All the chorus girls were pretty and
had sweet voices and were far above
the ordinary. All the remaining char
acters were played well and they re-
ceived much applause from the audi
ence.
Messrs. Stein and Wilson should be
congratulated ii securing such shows
I'm xpd Il tkey NJ hs1ir present.
at1 the 4 ~
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music among the pines, and to hea,
the soft trickle Of water aver pebbleI
as 1t fastened to a forest lake. They
saw the ys!oa ~ a girl, dainty, aWea
and fair, standing > the shadows o.
the pines, the glory of 're setting sun
falling around her, giving ut- promise
to the lover by her side.
1T is indeed exquisite" said Ms
Hardy, as the last notes died away.
Eve are indebted to you, Mr.. Leigh,
for a great pleasure"
Then in response 10 her words:
Come papa, come babies" husband
and children followed her from the
room.
With face pale with emotion Mr..
Leigh turned to the girl:
Alice, will you not give me the
same promise which was whispered
when the sunlight pierced tas
s%hadows?'
Her face vas hidden, but her form
shook with sobs. He knew that no
sympathetic emotion had thus affected
her, and his hope was poisoned by a
deadly fear, but his voice was as soft
as that Of a mother comforting a sor-
rowing child, as he said:
"Will yoH not trust me. dear, and let
me help you in this trouble which |
do not understand" I
THAT is beyond human power"
Then yielding her trembling hands
TO his clasp she Haidt
Dear friend, that was my song,
writtep for me, sung for me, by my
lover.
| was the girl who made that prom
lse beneath the shadow of the pines.
1t seems so long ago. | was not a Door
teacher then, earning my daily bread,
homeless, alone, but a rich mans
niece, whom he always said would be
his heiress, One summer when the
winters gayety had left me in need
of perfect rest, | went 10 a sapitoriuna
la the pine woods OF Carolina. 1t was
there that I met Harry Sinclair. When
| went away | was his promised wife,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

All persons having claims against the
estate Of G. Wallace Somerville, de-
ceased, are notified that letters of adj
ministration upon said estate were
granted to the undersigned by the
Chancery Court of Lefore County, Mis-
sissippi, on the 9th day of April, 1904,
and that creditors must have their
claims probated and registered by the
Clerk of said Court within one year
from this date, and that a failure to
probate and register for one year will
bar any claim.
Signed this Jan. 2, 1905.
BEAUR1E J.. SoMERyILLE,
ja7-3t Administrators.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the Board OF
Supervisors Of Lefiore County on the
first Monday in February for building
Pile Bridge at shannondale, according
to plans and specifications on file in the
Chancery Clerks office.
The Board ser the right to re-
iect any and all bids.
Bridge about 100 feet long,.
ia7-3t G. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28

There were several from the adjoin-
ing cities who came to witness the play,
and all who went do not regret their
money that they paid out and are saying
that they would love to see it again to-
morrow night. We can unhcsitatingly
say that it was the best, c~leanest, aud
well-played opera that has ever adoFned
the stage Of the Greenwood Opera
House.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28

There are three ways to learn the
value Of a dollar: The first is to spend
it and see what you get for it. The sec
ond is to carr it and see what you gave
for it. The third is to save it, and yearn
for all the things it might buy if you are
weak enough to spend it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28

Planfs and merchants will find the
couponooks W e get out a big help In
keepinaecounts with tenants or Gus.
TONER'S They save labor 10 book-kecp,
ing andsep down disputes. Sec sam
Pies II n COMMONWEALTH,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
VIII Wall In Island,

He!idanG.-The navy Office has de-
,Ided tbuild the walls, now embracing
;wo sis Of the island, all around H.
raere sics t. be ro other way to save
his posi- ION fr3W being eaten by the
sayes. lAs vail win bs built OF large
frantte Jocks, held together with troD
lamps,
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Room for Rent.

Nice furnished front room to gentle
men only. Apply 103 Z. Market st.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
THEATRICAL NOTES.
The Young Ladies' Ministries.

On next Tuesday evening, Jan, 81, al
the opera house some forty of our tai,
ented Greenwood Young ladies' viii
appear in refined minstrel and opera for
the benefit of J. B. George Chapter L. d
c. Mr.. Julius Menko, of Pensacola, has
been invited to direct the performance,
Having given this play all through the
South to the largest houses ever as
sembled in those cities to home talent,
and a great treat is promised all who
witness this grand performance. See
program for details. Reserved seat sale
opens Friday morning, Jan. 9th, at .
o'clock, Locks drug store. A grand
object; a great play. Our splendid girls
deserve a house to Overlooking.
Says the Talladega, Ala, News Re-
porter: Sat first blush it would seem
impossible to associate young ladies
with m~instrelsy, but after seeing our
forty-fve t45l young ladies in refined
ministries and opera, as managed by
Mr.. julius Menko, we wonder why this
great pleasure has not been presented
before. They played for the Presby
terrain organ fund and 800 was realized
for this fund after all expenses We're
paid.
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Wanted to Buy.

vor eashands In any size tracts. Write
n giyitlfail description. We sell
~stGLLtKIS RHgs.
viy1df A4fa st., Mernphis,T Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28

II thank"i it, sir, the public is always
my friend" Such was the immortal
answer of Peg Wellington to the critic
snarl, when he, hearing her great recep.
ton as she stepped on the stage in old
Drury Lane, remarked, "She has friends
in 'front.' How few there are among the
stellar lights who, under the same cir
cumstances, could make the same retort.
And yet there are a few of them, and
one of these is Harry Crandall. For
years Mr.. Crandall has been associated
with some Of the most successful man.
ayers in the country, and his name has
yet to be connected with a single failure.
He has staged some of the big metro
polltan successes and played the
"Burgomaster' in the original New York
production, but it has been humorous
character roles that have Contributed
most to his tremendous popularity. He
is adding laurels to his reputation of
being the most unctious comedian on
the stage to-day by his clever work in
W. L. Germans fareial comedy hit, "a
Friend OF the Family" which will be
here Feb. l.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28
D issoluti0n Notice.

The firm of +. Z. Dennis & Co., com
posed off. Z. Dennis and G. NJ. Melton
has this day dissolved and same will
continue under the name Of r.. Z. Dennis,
who assumes all liabilities and collects
All outstanding Indebtedness.
#. IL. DENNIS.
c. M. MELTON.
Greenwood, Miss, Jan. 16, 1905. 81
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-28

just about a year ago patrons of the
Memphis theatres attended the per
Torrance Of Arthur Dunn in Shubert's
musical extravaganza, the "Runaways.'
The universal satisfaction and the keen
delight afforded at that time still fingers
in the minds of the local theatre goers,
and when the great Casino success
comes again this week it is very doubt
full If the theatre will be large enough
to accommodate those who will want to
attend. Many seemingly incredible
claims were made for the production
prior to its first performance here, but
the "Runnaways" came and conquered.
In fact it proved to be one of the most
magnifcently gowned and collosal pro-
auctions ever on the local stage, the
musical programme was unusually pleas
ing, and Arthur Dunn was excruciating.
ly funny. 1t was the entire original
Casino production beyond all doubt.
This year the 'Runaways" will be on p
more elaborate scale. New songs and
electrical effects have been added, as
well as a number of ultra-fashionabIe
gowns from famous Partisan modistes.
Among the musical numbers will be "My
Radient FREELY" "Pretty Maid AIDE
laide," "The Man With The Dough-"
There's Nothing New To Say,4"A Kiss
For Each Day in the Week. Susanna
From Urbana," and the "Maid And The
jay.
In the Cast supporting Mr.. Dunn will
be the favorites including, Charles Dox,
Clarence Harvey, Thomas Whitbread, !
William Meehan, Misses Ermine Earle, |
Marie Glazier, Florence Martin, the |
Althea Sisters and the original Casino
show girls.'-Commercial Appeal.
The "Runaways" will also be in Green
wood. Watch for the date. 1t will be |
one of the best operas that has ever
struck the city.
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A WORD FOR THE IRISH

The Irish world the powerful uouhpisee Of tho children %
,h Emerald Isle who have Of The Free their home "
much concerned statistics have been prepared
rom the police show that the eu" '
are recruited from from any other eee" IN our
complex population
We are persuaded that the renowned journal Is IN
nscesz alarmed
The crimes Of the measurns-stek b. when
city purity or national morals gaaErd
crime must Be ludytduaIei however We may treat !"
II crime were the law would endssor to stamp
GA, classes II ycu-ess racial deeassfneut the an'e'
would remove by eatins oa OF Tue N
That Is n q persons community would band ~
v.. together purpose nuurnE crime s''y NoN'
very quickly take eps destroy such an oFEanis
Ant Il any race Russian or Italian as race ~
for majority violations Of law and order aha
IN. Individual government would treat crime as race eF ana
roott II
through individual
Ana the simple be proporionaiey s'E
pgbr Of Irish names police bottsr IN Chicago p
station nothing. ...-
The Irish world the list q INDUSTRIOUS
rbsn Who have nation In an infinite va
rey Of capacities
fit,e 20 y ashamed q.
w. think our r-nA Of which % be proud ana
may be contradiction that the irish ar our
b.., statesmen and politicians splendid and brave "atfo
they in the prorons they are IN ne Va
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the stern interruption. though he
affected not 10 notice Mr. RuticdEe s
indignant glance.
They do IN some offices. DO al
awercd calmly. However. dare
say your rule la the right one a.
the way. who are some ~ the reii-
able corporation lawyers N the city
now 2"
They are % Be found in almost
every large office buiidinE. ar.
Soaring
The senior partners tone vas
cold
How about young NyrirkT"
Mr. Jarvis Myriek7 he has had
excellent trimming
In this office. wasn't it,
yea
You are on good terms vith him.
aren't you -
"Oh. good enough"
Mr. Soaring noted the indifferent
ahrug OF tho shoulders which ae=
eompanied the answer
I'm. be observed 4 rather
thought you'd started him IN bust
ness for himself sull. a. you say.
there are plenty Of good attorneys
to be had. and
- don't wish yuu % think" Nj
Hntledge interrupted. looking up.
that I've anything against Young
MYrick He is n capable lawyer.
have employed him myself and
there Is nobody However. l
don't want 90 endorse anyone I
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Mr Prayer pushed his chair back
from the dinner table.
4 could tell you a story" he be-
gan Elancins A. Maddox and Evans
q could tell you a story. he re-
peafed and then paused
Go on. uncle, prompted Har-
mouy
NO. think IA better mol, he
decided. after q moments thought
That's hardly fair. after rouainE
our curiosity" suggested a young
Eirl seated NJ his right
4 admit II. Mim Cryhile. but n
would BE- still more unfair 20 our
guest II exposed bis trade before
possible victims"
I'll take the risk" laughed Mad
dox Lets have the story"
Mr. Prayer shook his head
Ne. no. he answered Some
dny perhaps but not now "
The first thing We DO lets III ali
the lawyers. quoted Evans smiling
D. Thaf expresses your sentiments
doesn't e. Mr. Prayer
4 don't know that I would want
90 have them killed. replied the old
gentleman. seriously: hut Ia fail
some u them cir. and Danish some
more and whip every man Jack ~
tho rest
Mr. Prayer nodded sxritedly. and
| his face grew rcd az be spoke. max
lug his bushY little side whiakers
and muatacha look like wool
Miss Prayer rose from the table
Come Ethel she said With =
warning shake 81 the finger. she
passed through the glass door
opening upon the verauda
SIR Prayer pushed the cigar box
| toward his guests
DO you ever take criminal cases
Dave he asked Maddox
I've never done so But I've no
hard-and fast rules about Il. as
have about divorce cases"
You never take those"
No I came very near making
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A.HHA 7 NaNA ~ ~ .AAhAA hhAhAN
The senior partner thought for =
moment without looking up and
then nodded aa he signed the last
letter II was some time. however.
before Soaring spoke again
Il suppose. he resumed. teuta
lively. that no board uf directors
should allow It's company TO enter
"a contract without first submitting
II to an attorney
Ordinary prudence would suggest
that
Mr. Soaring nodded nrqnieacently
Ito remembered the phrase "urdt=
nary prudence
And I suppose Il would not do .
he continued, with side glance Al
the lawyer. for the same attorney
to act for both PARTIES
Certainly not
Mr. RutlrdRe'a tone was danger.
ously sharp but Soaring disregard
Ell iH warning
Not even 10 both sides thought
II undesirable - well To spread
the business out NOR, than was alb
suultrly cosunfY -
Under no Circumstance
Wouldn't a formal representa-.
ton meet tho legal requirements
For instance. don't your clerks
sometimes appear a. attorneys when
confidential transactions demand
NO. sir"
Mr. searlng'a pale face flushed at
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the afternoon. ruried up Ike a Turk
feadink stupid history solely Tot
your benefit and Yeu actually
haven't been listening. Now rebel
{ close the book like thiaabAuE'
throw it on the ground thus
get mp and stretch my eramped aud
tired self. and #= An. this ~ some
thing like comfort"
The girl dropped gracefully upon
The pine needles. closed her eyes and
lay on her side. ruahioninE her head
upon one arm and allowing the
other 70 druou Ia an attitude Of
complete relaxation.
Maddox suddenly rose 70 a sitting
posture. tapped the ashes from hla
pipe. ang biloxi through ita stem
I'm interested In the French rev
oluuon. he began. slowly because
we'll. because II proves that you
cant eIFlLzo humanity out OF ex-
latrues.s
III didn't know you were a
lawyer commented the Elfl. =
should think you we're a poet
Il remember when you thought I
was a COWBOY
She nodded. iaughinEly
Wasn't California fun go she ask
cd enthusiastically
Splendid The west Is the os1y
place 10 breathe In. Even here ~
the Adirondack one feels cramlei
by comparison
You were born in California.
woren't your"
Born and bred there
How long had you lived on the
Evans ranch before We came
thore9"
About a year
do you remember our arrival n
the ranehT' she inquired remInis-
Gently.
Yes. but You don't"
The Rirl looked up In surprise.
Il certainly do. Why shouldn't
y"
Because you were asleep when
the wagon drove up. and one OF the
cowboys lifted ynu out and carried
you into the house so carefully that
you never knew what had happen
cd
THAT never did happen"
Tho assertion was indignant. and
made with flushing cheeks.
Maddox answered. quietly.
n think you are mistaken
DO your Well. ought to
know"
Il agree with You" he replied. 7
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THE BR01 HEEL IN POLITICS
The brothel In politics

That IA he wrinkle Ia Washington
Not content using other ueous means Of In
aennK votes prominent cunning fingers have
thrust themselves every political With tempting crust re-
Gently this newest move in the eheeked game ." own
the under world had issued few Invitations 10 VIVA"
abe termed pajama ball and Of the invited Was naturally
the place as stove
politician In tho thick OF the capital re-
ayal fight Thurston people The Thur
an his cdct tn the recent SENATORIAL
contest. nd lobbyist out 70 "got even
In company a boon companions he visited the
broth and told pruprecss had list Of friends IN tho
legislature Who would De glad the paama ball and
forthwith presented roll Of name including almost
every OF both houses not overlooking Lieut. 'o N''a anu
Speaker Megler
OF course the plan leaked too coarse in m conception
h DOL anyone.
whom he had gold arrested aud finally ordered to
cave
The brothcl poliucs
the limit