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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

A few typographical errors crept
into the last issue of The Common
wealth, due to the great rush Of work
and small fierce to do it. We will
endeavor to be more careful in fu-
ture with our proof reading.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The President and the different
Governors have issued their respec-
tive proclamations designating next
Thursday, the 30th, as a day of
Thanksgiving. The day will be pref
ty generally observed. Let us oil be
as thankful as we can for the many
blessings we are enjoying.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Cotton should be selling at from
IA to Is cents a pound. The crop
will not exceed 9,650,O00 bales if
the last ginners' report is any criter-
ion to go by,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The Commonwealth want col
umn increases every week in interest
and length. If you have anything
to sell, rent or buy insert a few lines
in our want column and it will
reach the people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

All of the Greenwood banks make
magnificent financial showings in
the splendid statements published
this week. In fact no banks in the
State can make'a healthier financial
exhibit for their respective commun-
tiles.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Greenwood's growth has been al
most phenomenal in the past and
the prospects for her future are al
most unlimited. The opening OF
the Austin Wright Addition will do
a great deal towards increasing her
population.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Special Price on Ladies,
Misses and Children's Shoes.
Some shoes at SOC, other
shoes at $1.oo and $3.50.
See our great leader at $3.15,
F. R. Austin Dry Goods Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The Commonwealth s~olicits your Or
ders for Coupon Books. The very thing
for plantation supply stores. Save time,
assure accuracy and obviate disputes
with your customers. A great many
supply stores are using these Coupon
Books-and why not you?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The Greenwood Building & Loan
Association has a few Shares Of
Stock in Series A, (which will short
ly be closcdJ available for investors.
w H. STEVENS, Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The Commonwealth is prepared to
fill orders for Engraved Visiting Cards,
wedding invitations, monograms and en-
bossed stationery. See Jul samples and
give us your orders for anything in this
line. The latest styles and best work
guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Cypress Lumber, 1000, 900 on hand fol
the retail trade.
Schulz Miller Lumber Co.,
Berclair, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
THANKSGIVING Services,

There will be Thanksgiving Services
at the Baptist church next Thursday
morning at II o'clock. Everybody in
yited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The Commonwealth office has printed
a complete line Of Blanks for Justices
Of the Peace, and is prepared to fill all
orders for same promptly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Big lot new commercial stationery
just received at The Commonwealth Of
fee. Send us your orders for all kinds
Of printing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

One 5-year-old driving horse; also one
runabout and harness. Reason for sell
ing, afraid Of automobiles. See Lee
Arterbury.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

have a fine pack Of deer and cat
dogs for sale. Reason for selling, bad
health. Address,
]. P. JONES, Money, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

POLAND CHINA Sow.-One fine Poland
China Sow, one year old; pedigree goes
with her. Apply to T. e. Williams,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

P~osTTioN.--By a competent bookkeeper
and s~tenographer, or bookkeeper and
stenographer combined; reference sat
isfactory; address tx" this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

The Commonwealth has for sale a
Franklin Mailer in good condition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

CHICKENS, INCUBATOR AND DEER.-Nice
yard s. L. Wyandotte chickens; 20O-egg
incubator; 2 deer, buck and doe. Ad-
dress DR.. G. N. D. Campbell, Greenwood,
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
WANTED.

RooMERs.-One Oh two young men as
roomers Nicely furnished room, with
or without baths. Address The Com
monwealth,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
LIST or CONTRIBUTIONS.

Below is a list Of our cotton plant
ers who have paid three (3) cents a
bale to the Southern Cotton Associa-
ton, and it should be largely in
creased by the next issue of this
paper;
Alex. Henderson, 500 bales SIS 90
W. G. George, 400 bales IL 90
Walter Pillow, 100 bales 90
G. A. Wilson, 500 bales Is 90
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Four Room Cottage on North of Lots
ID and IA, Block s, South Presbyterian
church. Apply to Mrs. Brewer Holman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
FOR SALE.

HOTEL souTH.-ln Grenada, Missis-
sippi, Fui iture, Fixtures and Lease OF
Hotel South; also option on real estate.
For further particulars address II. G.
Leonard, Grenada, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
Scales
+ WANTS, ETC.

Notices will be inserted under this head
at ONE CENT PER WORD for each
insertion. Nothing will be inserted for
less than as cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Send your printing to This office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
SCATES CADNIEs

Are all that candies SHOULD be. Try
our CHOCOLATE CREAMS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
DOLL CONTEST.

The contest grows inter
esting, but is only yet
started. The first may be
last and the last first.
If you want your favor
lite to win work for her. A
purchase of % cents of any
thing from us entities you
to five votes.
The list now stands:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
Greenwood. Friday, NOV. "a, 1905.
ENCOURAGEMENT

The Commonwealth ~ authorized to
announce the following named persons
AZ candidates for city Offices, subject to
the primary TO be held in 1905
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

thicial Paper of Lenore County and OF
the City " Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

For Mayor:
W. s. YARDAMAN.
For Marshal
h. N. PARISH.
II. l.. l. l.
". l..
W, |. CARR
JOHN T.. MELTON.
". c. TAYLOR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24
FOR RENT.

FURNISHED RooMs.-Close to business
part Of city; apply at los e. Market st.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-11-24

Eight room dwelling on George street.
u Apply to l.. p. Yerger.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

New York. special.-A call has been
issued for a general convention OF en-
ployers and employees in the building
trades 10 be held here. One hundred and
eighty delegates VIII be present 80 en-
Movers and so representatives OF me-
chanIcs. The 90 employers will repre-
sent more than a thousand builders.
and the 90 representatives OF the
unions will represent a constituency OF
about 100 600 workers. TIE -nly ques-
lions which will come up relate strictly
to the arbitration which was adopted
in 1908 and which it is now proposeu
10 amend
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
FLOOD At PlTISBuRG
One OF the Worst. Experiences the Iron
City Has Had In Years Threatens
as a Result Of Torrents Pouring
Down the Mononqahela.

Pittsburg. Speciai.-Pittsburg Is
threatened with one OF the worst floods
in years. At 10 O'Clock Fore
caster Frankridge predicts over 80 feet.
He does not expect over - feet, II that
much. During the early hours Tues
lay. the water began TO recede from the
rise in the Allegheny. but fresh i'm
petus was given TO the rush torrents
hv a rainfall OF nearly two inches over
the entire watershed OF the Mononga-
hela river. Tuesday night about 20
miles above Pittsburg the MOnongasela
was rising eight inches an hour. and at
the harbor here the gauges show rise
II nearly three inches per hour.
should the river reach the predicted
height. street car traffic between thiS
city and surrounding towns VIII he
almost suspended. while the railroads
7 m the MononCahela valley will have
I to suspend traffc Already a number
Of mills have shut down. as resul,
of the water putting out the fires
I From three 10 five feet more OF waite.
is expected up the valley. and total
I OF 20 600 men are likely TO De idle
Hundreds OF houses in Allegheny, OF
the south side. and in Mckeesport and
other suburbs. are surrounded by from
two TO eight feet of water. the occu
pants living I'm the second stories. II
some places the water has entered ih'
upper rooms. and homes are oein'
abandoned for the time being. No IA
talities have been reported todaN
Scores OF business houses have ,het
Easements flooded. and the loss Wil
DE heavy. The crest OF the flood
expected about p. m. "Wednesday.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
How to Catch Health.


IN
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his
works for MS and We
and
but death o
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

Harhin By Cahle-At the departure
southwark ~ General Kuropatku
crowds OF thousands OF civilians and
soldiers gathered al the station and
gave him a great ovation Above thun-
dering hurrahs were heard cries OF
God send you happiness" Goodbye.
brother" Goodbye father AS the
train started. soldiers rushed forward
in surging crowd and grasped the
haad-rau OF the generals car. throwing
their FUR caps in the air and running
some distance with the car The scene
made a deep impression on General ku-
ropatkln. down whose face tears
streamed Removing his cap. he sa-
luted again and again. and stood bare
headed on the platform of the car as
long as the train was in sight.
Residents OF Hardin are uneasy. and
many Of them are departing Chinese
are Withdrawing their deposits from
# Chinese banks here.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

Gunshu Pass. BY Cable.-The Japa-
nese losses are estimated at the Rus
sian headquarters 10 be 100 900 Some
OF the troops employed 10 cover the re-
treat from Mukden were badly demon
allied losing their way in the hills east
ward and only now rejoining their
own divisions. SO certain was General
Kuropatkin OF being able TO hold Muk-
den that maps of the country north
ward we're not even distributed. KurO-
patkin, however. resolved 90 accept
battle against his better judgment
owing 20 the Impotence OF St Peters
burg for victory and he was confirmed
in this direction by false calculations
OF Field Marshal Oyama's strength.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

willemstadt. Island of Curacao. BY |
Cable.-The Venezuelan government.
Il is announced from Caracas. has re-
ceived note from the American min
lister. Mr.. Bowen. requiring an answer
as TO wether Venezuela will arbitrate
the questions pending. and saying
that in case OF refusal the United
States will feel free TO take steps
which may be necessary TO secure jus
tice.
The charge d'anairs OF the Neither
lands has advised the Venezuelan gov
eminent that Holland will use coer-
Give measures in view OF the fact that
she has been unable TO secure the re-
lease from Imprisonment in Venezuela
OF FIVE Dutch sailors who have been
illegally kept in prison for seven
months.
Washington. Special.-In calling up
on President Castro for an answer TO
his proposition 10 submit 10 arbitra-
tion the issues between the United
States and Venezuela. Minister Bowen
. IL dANlNE lN aNANA NAllNNf WIFI rIfNilN.
instructions. from the State Depart
ment. which have recently been placed
in his hands.
II President Castro rejects this last
offer of Mr. Bowen 20 arbitrate these
. cases. b. is expected that ne viii
+ promptly report that fact 20 the State
Department. and 30 viii Dee determined
what course tO pursue. The minis
tors prescntment ~ this matter there
fore is not am actual ultimatum. FOR
the way is stin open for further neEo
uatious 10 the Department decides that
the time has NOT get atrriNed 90 with
draw it's ministers and adopt som,
cocrcivc measures There is grca
reluctance ON the part OF the officials
90 the adoption OF the latter course
but the situation is believed TO %,
such that unless the Department d
willing 90 submit 90 the complete IL
faccment Of the American claims som
action must be- taken very soon. re
ports have been arriving here 10
some time that many OF th
people OF Venezuela are pennies
and in need OF food One foreign dir
lomat there recently reported that th
b conditions were understandable and tina
the strict censorship upon everythin
sent out prevented the world froI
knowing the actual condition OF "a
fairs. All foreigners are closel
watched.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
Fear He Has Been Surrounded.

London. By Russian official
circles ia London. although without
Official news. are inclined 10 credit
a Hardin story published in Paris
connecting the firing reported 10 have
been heard Tuesday morning about
seven miles south OF Tie Pass with
General Renenhampfi's division. The
dispatch from Hardin. points out that
the only explanation OF a cannonadc
ia that locality IS that Renenhampf
has at length arrived at Tie Pass,
where the Russian armies were or
dered 10 rendezvous, in case OF re-
treat, but only 10 find the place Occu-
pied By the Japanese. Consequently
IL Is feared that Renenhampf Is sur
rounded
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
Repor, on Boil weevil.

Washington. Special--The Depart
ment of Agriculture has issued a rec
port on the results OF recent investiga-
tion by Special Agent Hunter. 81 the
Bureau % Entomology. giving recon-
mendauons looking TO minimizing
damage done by the boil wecvil The
report says. Although the very large
yields OF cotton OF former times no
longer may be- possible In the region
now infested by the boil weeyu. il is
entirely feasible 20 produce cotton at
q margin OF profit that will compare ia
vorably with that resulting from the
production OF most OF the staple crops
OF the United States. by following what
is known as the cultural methods This
consists Of changes and notifications
OF the system Of cotton raising. includ-
ing the destruction of the plants In the
fall. early planting through cultiva-
ton of the fields. planting the rows as
far apart as feasible. and using certain
fertilizers"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
provincial eexernor Shot.

Vibcrg. European Russia. By Gable
Governor MiasorOdon was shot and
seriously wounded BY a boy whose
Identity has not been ascertained. The
assassin. who Is about = years OF age.
obtained an entrance 20 the Governors
Office and fred three times az him. one
bullet inhicting a serious wound. and
the others slightly wounding the Gov
eFnor's legs. The Governors clerk and
secretary were unable 10 stop the
wonld-be assassin. who reached tie
street. where. however. he was arrest
Cd without a struggle. The Governors
condition - critical
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

Deri&l Government ln Halifax Large
workshops have been erected and
many ships % the British Navy have
beer repaired there. Year after year
Improvements have been rnsde. and
Slmost any Kind q work ca be done
there upon short notice.
II IS stated that the Admiralty
House will be disused or SOLD FOR prl-
yats purposes and that perhaps the
Naysi Hospital viii no longer he re-
auir~ II IL probable that the
gro, vacated BY the closing % the
worl.s viii pass 70 the control Of the
JntercoIoniai Railway. which Is han
dicapped for roon.-Consalar Re
ports: From consu5CeneFal HoiIo
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
Commission is Too LARGE.

Washington. Special - Secretary
Taft made public a letter which he
has written 10 the President concern
ing complaints made by DR.. c. A
l.. Reed regarding the work OF the
isthmian canal commission. In the
course Of his letter. Secretary Taft
said that many Of the things complain
cd OF would be remedied by placing
The control Of the canal under one
head. or az least under a commission
composed Of not more than three
members. He adds that be viii sub
NIT 20 the President. In a short time
a plan for the Encouragement OF the
commission.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
Geographic Briefs.

Daniel j. Sully. the former cotton
king" entered the cotton market yes
terday as an aggressive bull. and the
shorts made a wild dash for cover.
The Metropolitan Railway Company
OF New York will probably build a sub
way system.
The organization OF the National AS
ISOLATION OF Gamers and Packers OF
America was completed at Pittsburg.
with w. A. Rouse, OF Belair. Md. chair
man.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

Rome, by Cable.-In concluding
peace with Great Brit@in through the
mediation OF italy, the Mad Mullah
has obtained permission TO occupy
definitely nlig. n village on Italian
Territory. 160 miles from Obbia,
which was the base OF operations in
the last campaign led by General Man
ming. Coast rights are granted the
Mullah. qualified by prohibition OF
trade in arrangements and slaves.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
Car Of Dynamite espiodes.

New Orleans. Special.-A car load
ed with dynamite in an Illinois Cen
tral freight train exploded near Ken
ner. j. miles north Of New Orleans.
Two men are missing One dead man
has been found but he is an unrecog-
nizable mass. Considerable damage
was done in Kenner. where buildings
were wrecked and glass and kitchen
ware smashed. Houses nearby were
demolished
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
No 81 20 Wstch Arnerics.

Orders were issued yesterday 20
close the Halifax dockysrd. and rs
200 employees were given one weeks
notice q dismissal This r. said 20
be ia line with the new plans Tor
rsorganizing the British Navy. which
change the system under which
1-et has had its headquarters az Hall
<ax or Bermuda. substituting FOR this
feet a large flying squadron IN touch
with Other waf<rs and leaving only
two or three British ships on this
station. II is said that the Ariacne
vii he withdraw not 10 be re-
placed
The docky2rd f. one u the most
extensive properties held BY de Inc
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
No Clash Expected.

birmingham. Ala. Special-A dis
patch reaching this city early Sunday
morning by long distance telephone
OF a clash between union and non
union miners at Adamsville. was dis
proved by sherins who went there.
The rumor started from the accidental
shooting Of VIII Nj = olson. q white
miner. Nothing resembling serious
trouble was had at the Murry mines.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

ST. Petersburg. BY Cable.-A couple
OF brief kilograms from General Line
witch dated March 20 were given out
Tuesday. They merely say that the
troops continued TO retreat north ward
March -. that he had allowed the men
TO rest March 20 and that he had In
spected more new arrivals from Rus
STA and had found the troops in excel
lent spirits.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25

Charleston, W. Va. Speclal.-As the
result OF horrible explosions in the
Rush Run and Red Ash mines. near
Thurmond. Saturday night. "A men now /,
lie stark in death in the two mines. Ten
Of these were killed in the explosion
Saturday night; the other IA were
rescuing party who went into the mine
Sunday morning TO recover the black
ened remains of their fellow workmen,
and were killed by n second explosion.
The first explosion seemed TO shake the
foundations OF the mountains. and the
angry twin fash from the two neigh
boring drift mouths lighted up the
T heavens for miles around. soon from
\ the mining villages FOR several miles up
and down the river hundreds OF peo-
pie rushed to the scene OF the dreadful
disaster.
The first explosion was caused by a
naked" flame coming in contact With
the gas. The flames leaped from the
drift mouth and set fire 20 everything
In reach that was not blown from
harms way by the force OF the eN-
plosion The great drum boy which the
loaded cars are run from the drift
mouth down the incline 10 che tipple
and the emptics drawn mp. was blown
from It's moorinrs and down the noun
tain side coo feet while the drum
caught FIRE and was totally consumed.
The cars that stood at the mouth OF
the mine were blown FAR down towards
~
the incline was destroyed The rails
were twisted and the cross-ties whip
ped from their beds in the nailcst and
p sent scorchcd and charred many yards
away The big fan that furnished air
I'm the mine was SO 1amaeed that Il
, was several hours before Dr. could DE
! started again
After considerable time. the great
fan was repaired and the power turned
on. and &C. began drawing 100000 cubic
feet OF air through the charnel house
q each minute 4 rescue party was form
= ed and about 20 men entered the mine
p in search OF the bodies OF those who
p had persisted AT the first explosion. the
e men explored the mines Tor three
~ hours. putting up brattiCes SO that
< pure air should follow them where
n ever they went. Finally some % them
came ont and reported thal the olheis
y were too careless in going forward
faster than the good air was beins
supplied and carrying at the same tlm'
a naked" light. Al 3.45 another aW
ful explosion occurred. caused by The
gas coming in contact with che naked
e- flame OF q miners lamp. and fourteen
a. more souls were launched lnto eicr
. nifty
Mine Inspector Edward Pinckney ar
D. rived ON the ground Sunday and too
rs charge OF tho rescue work.
be- The names of the band who los
ge their lives In the attempt 60 get pos
no session OF the bodies of those who per
Jn ehed ia the first explosion are.
is Crockett Hutchinson. Boyd count,
at Ky. machinist: Peter HutchisoI
a. miner. Boyd county Ky. Norma
he Hutchinson. miner. Boyd county. Ky
ps Thomas Bannister fire boss and a
at officer OF the National Mine Worker
lis Union. Fayette county. ". Va. Cha
ms VIM. miner. Fayette county. W. Va
ID Jones VIM. miner. Fayette count
he W Va: Bratt Jackson. mine hos
"a Louisa Ky: George Hopkins. traC
as boss Maiden. W. Va: Henderson Ma
lin ". Amerharst. Va: +. W Hinsma
t-acger-.r Amerhprgt Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-03-25
inspector 70 Investigate.
New 70 Succeed cortelxou.

Washington. Special p Chairman
Cortelyou has announced that ne had
appointed Mr. New. vice chairman OF
the Republican national committee and
that hy reason Of this appointment Sir.
New would become acting chairman on
Cortelyou's retirement. which vii take
place ia a very few days. Mr.. News
appointment. u is said. Is entirely salts
factory ~ Republican leaders through
out the country.