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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
SHIPPING SEASON CLOSES.
About az, 900, 900 Tons of Ore Sent
from Lake Superior Region
During Past Season.

Negaunee, Mieh.-The last cargo has
ore is moving from the Lake Superior
region and the season has come Il q
close with a record Of nearly 20, 900, 900
tons, Of which about 500, 900 tons were
forwarded by rail, The outgo is only
about 1880 tons under last years
record. From the head Of the lakes 49,
386 ,l43 tons were shipped, as against IA
45J ,595 tons in 1903, the falling of OF
,065,452 tons being considerably less
than anticipated early In the esason,
From Marquette a total OF 1907 300
tons were forwarded this year, COM
pared with 2,007. 346 IONS in 1903. The
movement from Marquette does not rep
resent the total shipments from the Mar
quette range, considerable of which ore
is forwarded from Escanaba,
From the Gogebic range, with Ashland
as the shipping port. the seasons outgo
was 2,28S, 400 tons, OF which the North
western road handled l,556, $40 and the
Wisconsin Central 3 1910 tons. The
falling off this season compared with
last year. when 2,S23,119 tons were
shipped, Is over 10000 tons, The
amount sent forward from the Gogebic
this year Is less than any year since 1897,
The aggregate shipments from the
head of the lakes. Ashland and Mar
quette, are 1881 ,S43 tons. These ship
ments, with the ore sent out by rail, give
q total of about %, 000, 900 tons for the
entire Lake Superior region.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
FINDS WATCH IN HAY BALE
California Farm Hand Pitchforks
His Timepiece Which He
Lost Last July.

Penn Grove, C~al.-Joseph A. Stone
a hay-press hand, considers himself
he Iuckiest man in this sectlon. While
baling with his press in July on the
Risk ranch on the Cotati grant he lost
a valuable watch which he was carry
ing in the fob pocket of his overalls,
lie made a thorough search for the
missing %timepiece, but, being unable
10 find it, came to the conclusion that
it had fallen down one of the many
large cracks which covered the adobe
field.
A few days ago while one of the
Risk brothers hired men was feed
Ing the horses he ran n Of the tines
Of his fork through the ring Of the
watch, which was In the center of a
bale of hay. While feeding the press
the watch had fallen from Stones
pocket into the middle of the bale Of
hay. The watch was in just as good
condition as when lost, and when
wound up kept perfect time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS s BUILDERS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Sup ,~ryisors of helore county,
Mississippi, on the first Monday in
March, 1908, for building a county Court
House, according to plans and specitica-
lions Oh file in he Chancery Clerks Of
flee in the city of Greenwood, in said
county and state. All bids must be ac-
c]ompanied by certified check for $1000.-
90 as an evidence Of good faith. Sue
ceSsful Hidder will be required to enter
into bond, to be approved by the Board,
for a sun equal to the amount Of his 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.
ian73t 9. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

In his hands the two $1,000 bills
"Gee'' he commented, wasn't il
great
Don't talk about It," said Walters,
Tets have a drink on the house"
"Itll have to be-" corrected Charley,
on the latest thing in poker, The
house hasn't got a copper-nothing
else except these bills"
They ordered drinks and drank
them: ordered them again and drank
them; again and drank them. And to
think said one, that six hours ago,
We had nothing but our net egg, and
now we've got a cold $1,000; $500
apiece and five in the bank. Gee
Whit"
FINALLY they had had enough. II
wonder" said Mickey, lis the latest
thing in poker awaitin' for us" He
was not. He had waited long enough
to take out the $500 change and count
II over, "A good nights work" he
said, Il didn't think | could ever get
rid of them two hoodoes-the denom-
nation was too large" The latest
thing in cards stepped quietly down
stairs and disappeared.
Back in the little cafe the waiter
stepped into the room. SAY" he said
TO the trio, haven't you got some
money wot is good, This here is on
the bum" He tossed the $1,000 bill
upon the table.
The young victim OF the evening may
have been the latest thing in cards. but
the thousand dollar bills were the la
test things in counterfeit.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Just beginning, the real game. their

Just beginning, the real game. their
game, had been played,
Steadily the stranger won. AT the
start he lost a game or so-that was a
part Of the scheme arranged by Smith
and Walters. But after that It was a
walk-oyeF. He won hands down.
Shifty and Walters finally threw up
their hands in despair.
Great Scott" said Mickey; Il
won't play another card tonight" He
gazed al the stack Of chips in front Of
the stranger.
Nor l." echoed Bhifty. I'm busted"
lie nodded admiriuEly toward the
stranger How do you do it," he
exclaimed.
The stranger modcstiy said he didn't
know how he did It. This made Messrs
Smith and Walters smile. For they
knew, all right-thcy knew that they
hal been doing 1t for him, Then they
sighed.
"One more game?" insisted the
stranger They shook their heads.
Some other time" they said.
The stranger rose, after having ar
ranged his chips in little piles.
"fhcn," remarked the stranger, "as
it Is getting late, III have to cash in
and get out. That's all"
Charley called Shifty to "ths
house" "the gentleman wants to cash
In ~ fThgrp utng r, onrtr.r UFoua ta
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
The Commonwealth Liberal Offer.

The Southern Farm Gazette is pub.
tished at Starkville, Miss, where the
Agricultural College and Experiment
Station are located, and is edited by
men who write from their store of eX-
perience in n practical common sens'
way. 1t contains Ga columns and is is
sued semi-month)y. 1t is the only strict
ly farm journal published in Mississippi
and ought to be read by every farmer.
We will give the Southern Farm Gazette
FREE for n year to every subscriber
If TE COMMONWEALTH who pays up to
date and one year in advance, before
January I, 1905. Don't fail to take adj
rantage Of this liberal offer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
NOTICE no CREDITORS.

All persons having claims against the
estate of G. Wallace Somerville, de-
ceased, are notified that letters of ad.
ministration upon said estate we're
granted to the undersigned by the
Chancery Court of Letlore County, Mis-
sissippi, on the 9th day of April, 1904,
and that creditors must have their
claims prohatel 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 VIII
bar any claim.
Signed this Jan. 2, 1905.
BEAuRR l.. SOMERvILLE,
ia7-3t Administrative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
NOTICE TO STEAM FILTERS, PLUM
BEERS AND ELECTRICIANS.

Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Supervisors Of Leflore county,
Mississippi. on the first Monday in
March, 1905, for Steam Heating. Plumb
ing and electric wiring tho new court
house for said county, according to
plans and specifications on file IN the
Chancery 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 a sum equal to the amount
If 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.
ianT3t G. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Bad Teeth Cause Cancer,

London. Walter Whitehead. the well
known Manchester surgeon. believes ii
possible that ANGER may be due to bad
teeth, Addressing the students OF the
Victoria Dental hospital the other day
he said, that to drain, trap, and ventilate
Il house for a man with bad teeth was
waste Of money, for he polluted the
purest air as he breathed it, and con-
taminated the most wholesome food as
he ate 1t,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
A PRAYER.

BsinE 10 him no precious.
Beyond all things Of price.
So comforting and g~rACious-
Oh, scales upon his eyes
Since laE, and brokcnheartsd
HeI go his lonely road,
If be and ( were parted,
Keep ne. dear God!
From l]lghtnlrgs that alright me.
From pitfalls in my path.
From suns that burn and smile ne.
And from the whiriwiuf wrath
From poison and from fever,
From SHARES at home. abroad.
Because he loves forever.
Keep mt, dear Goa
Yss, vii Thine angels guard Es.
Lest that ! fall and fall,
From avnlanchcp ward me.
Ana pTncipicrs all,
"a IRE and water lead me.
VINO haY" deserved Thy rod.
BorauH" one man must need me,
Keep me. dear God
Pal Mall Gh2ctte.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
NOTICE 70 CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the Board Of
Supervisors of Lelore County on the
first Monday in February for building
Bench Bridge across North prong Of
Marsh Bayou, about 125 feet long, ac-
cording to plans and specifications On
file in the Chancery Clerks Office.
The Board reserves the right TO ~
iect b and all bids.
ia7-st q. ". CBocEErr, CIerks
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

The Strange Hen-You'd hardly By
lteve it, ladies', but in the part Of the
country from which | came iucuhators
are unknown.
The Modern Hen-Goodness gra-
cious! | suppose the simple minded
folk out that way still believe that a
hens sphere is her nest.-Town Top
les.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Wanted.

A competent hook-keener to take
'h'rJ4e OF amt run a cornmissary on Mis-
''sSippi plantation. Must he strictly
S''''er, and reliable in every way. Single
man preferred, Address TUE COMMON
WEALTH, Greenwood, Miss. stating SAL
airy eNl,ected, ahd giving reference.
Nov. &C. If.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Labor, Rent ane Share Contracts.

THE COMMONWEALTH has a full supply
of labor, rent and share contrtacs and
a supply any size order on short no
tire, and at reasonable prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Strayed frommy farm near SheIlmound
December 22nd, dark bay mnre about
u hands high, forelock clipped short.
In good order. Reward for return to
me or any information leading to her
recovery. II, Y. FrAsIER, Shollmouud
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Planters and merchants will tud the
coupon books we get out a big help in
keeping accounts with tenants or GUS
toners. They save labor in book-keep-
ing and keep down disputes. See sam
pies at THE COMMONWEALTH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
The Inventive Yankee,

Down in Connecticut there is a man
who is using the motor of his automo-
bile this winter to operate a churn and
run a fodder cutter. There's no use
trying to keep down Yankee ingenuity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
House or Rooms Wanted.

A responsible party wants to rent
d yelling or a few rooms that could b"
u I'D for light housekeeping. In case o.
rooms would take them furnished or an,
farNihed. No children. Apply at Com
m lnwealth Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

According to official reports ST. Jo-
seph, Mo, is the heaIthiest city in the
country. According to other cities in
Missouri it is a terrible fate to die Of old
age in St, Joseph.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Coupon Books.

Planters and merchants get coupon
books from the COMMONWEALTH. They
save work n book Keeping and prevent
disputes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Warehouse Room tor Rent.

Part of building formerly occupied by
tho Mann Hardware Company, facint
Greenwood Grocery Co., for rnnt. APP.
ply to Lawrence II. St0u"r.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Residence for Sale.

A nice residence and lot in North
Greenwood. near the bridge can he
bought at n reasonable figure. AppIN
to Mrs. +. 7. EAST. iauStf
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

BOARD WANTED-By a man and wife.
AppIy or address Board, Care COM
MONWEALTH,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Miss Ruth liyne, Of Lexington, left
Monday for her HON" after "A delightful
visit to her sister. Mrs, J. II. Ellington
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

Bids will be received by the Board 81
Supervisors OF Leflore County on the
first Monday in February for building
Pile Bridge at shannondaie, according
TO plans and specifications on file in the
Chancery Clerks Office.
The Board reserve the right to q
.iect any and all bids.
Bridge about 100 feet long,.
ja7-9t G. ". CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Wanted to Buy.

For cash, lands in any size tracts. Write
us giving full description. We sell
An also. MuLLIKN & BILEs,
o29-tf 23S Main St., Memphis, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
RESOURCES

!. X. G. King. Cashier of the above named
Rank. OF Greenwood. Mississippi. do. hereby
certify that the for egoing is a true. fnli and
exact statement of the Assets and LlabiI-
tiles of said Bank on the day and date named
therein, rs shown by the books OF same.
X. C. KING, Cashier.
SWORN TO and subscribed before me, q No
tary Public IN and for the county of Lehore.
Mississippi, this the 9th day January. 1905.
II. V. POLLARD, Notary Public
Examined and found correct.
T. NJ. HENRY, Auditor.
This eth day of January, 1905.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Labor, rent and share contracts at
The COMMONWEALTH ofice.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Mics Ida Cohn, Of Chicago, is the ae-
complished guest IT Mrs, joe Stein.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

o. Ran was over from Schlater the
first Of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

In his hands the two $1,000 bills.
Gee he commented, wasn't it
1rpat"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
Contest Over Desert Land.

Before United States Commissioner
L. A Esteb at Echo, testimony was
taken in the contest case of Isaac H.
Gobbel against Robert C. Hinton. The
case for the defendant was argued by
]. T. Hinkle, while the plaintiff ap-
peared as his own attorney. The case
involves a desert land entry, and the
contestant maintains that the provis-
ions of the law were not complied
with and the defense set forth that
such was done as far as was possible.
The testimony in the case has been
sent to the land office at La Grande.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE
Mid Columbia Meeting at lone May 2
and g.

On next Tuesday evening the Mid
Columbia conference of the Congre-
gational church will convene for
two days session at lone, Morrow
county, the representatives from Pen
dleton to be Rev. T. R. Egerton, pas
tor of the Congregational church,
Mrs. S. A. Lowell, who is on the pro-
gram to lead in the subject of "Wo-
mans Hour" and two other delegates
not yet elected.
The program will begin on Tuesday
evening at 1880 and continue through
Wednesday and Thursday. The pro-
gram will be almost entirely along
evangelistic lines, and several promi-
nent speakers and pulpit orators will
be present.
The complete program is as fol-
lows: Tuesday evening, devotional
exercises, welcome by the lone
church, address. planning for a Re-
vival," by Rev. T. r. Egerton, and
permanent organization.
Wednesday, roll call of churches
"The Prayer Meeting and Revival" T"
by Rev. Edward Keller; "The Endea-
vor Society and the Revival" by Geo.
Parman; 1.-THE Sunday School and the
Revival" by Rev. Howard N. Smith,
of Portland; Family Religions and
the Revival" Rev. Edwin Curran, of
Heppner; 1.-The Pastor and the Re-
vival," by Rev. H. C. Cleveland. of
Freewater; Fidelity and Seedsow-
ing" Rev. f. R. Beach; 'The Evan
gelist and the Revival" Rev. T. R.
Egerton, of Pendleton; "Woman's
Hour" led by Mrs. S. A. Lowell, OF
Pendleton; symposium and round
table talks; "The Welsh Revival" by
Rev. ]. L. Jones, of lone; and 1.-The
World Wide Revival" by Rev. c. F
Clapp, of Forest Grove.
The conference will include all the
churches between Baker City ant
The Dalles, and also from Wallt
Walla to Condor in central oregon
Rev. T. r. Egerton, of this city, viii
lead in the song service and is als'
assigned three subjects on the pro
gram, the greatest number assigned
to any member of the conference.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
OPERA HOUSE PLANS
CONSIDERED FOR CORNER
ALTA AND COTTONWOOD.
The Property WhereOn Now Stands a
Livery Stable, Is Owned by II. f.
JOhnsOn-C communications Opened
With Secretary Northwest Theatri-
cal Association, Which Employs an
Architect Specialist.

There is a possibility that Pendle-
ton may soon have a new opera house
and thus a much felt want supplied.
The proposition OF erecting a large
Despair property on the corner of
Alta and Cottonwood streets, is being
considered ty II. f. Johnson, the
present owner, though thus far moth
ing definite has been determined up
on in the matter.
1t is said that an architect is reg
uuarly employed by the Northwest
Theatrical association, and that when
new theater buildings are erected
within the circuit the services of their
architect are furnished free by the
association in order to have the work
done in conformity with their wishes.
To bring the matter before the asso-
citation, and to learn their position in
the matter, K. j. Taylor has written
to John Court, of Seattle, secretary
of the Northwest Association, and a
reply is expected soon. 1t is probable
that some of the officials of the as
sociation and possibly the architect
will be here soon to consult with Mr.
Johnson on the subject.
The land owned by H. F. johnson
has a 100-foot frontage on Alta street
and is 80 feet in depth, thus allowing
room for a large structure. The
plans as roughly outlined for the
building have the stage upon the frs
floor on the east side, with the en-
trance on Alta street at the corner
nearest to Main street. 1t is said tina
to construct such a building as is de
sired will cost in the vicinity of 500,
900.
When Mr.. Johnson purchased tn,
| Alta street property a short time ago
he stated that the land was too valu
able to allow the present old building
| to remain, and consequently it ha
been the supposition that a nev
building of some description will b
erected there. Whether or not h
will find it advisable to erect a thea
ter building will not be known unit
he has further co nsdered the mat
ter.
In view of the recent statement t
the East Oregonian by Manager Tay
lor that Pendleton is being shunne
by good plays because of the poo
theater now in use, it is the genera
hope that someone will erect net
play house soon, and should Nj
Johnson determine to build his actio
will certainly meet with the approba
ton of the public.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
PREsBYTERY MEETS HERE.
Three Days Session Of the Pendleton
Presbytery Begins Thursday.


The first regular meeting of the
new Presbytery of Pendleton, which
was created out of the Presbytery of
Eastern Oregon, some time ago, will
convene in this city on Thursday eve
ming at 1880 for three days session.
The Presbytery consists of all the
territory between the Blue and Cas-
cade mountains and about IL dele
gates are expected to attend. Those
who are entitled to membership and
who are fully expected to be present
are as follows: Rev. ]. A. Mitchell, of
Prineville; Rev. Sherman L. Clark, of
Monument; Rev. A. ]. Adams, of Mo-
ro; Rev. ]. K. McGillavray, of Col
dendale; Rev. w. S. Holt. of Portland
synodical missionary; Rev. ]. V. Mil
ligan, of Portland; Rev. B. F. Har-
per of Milton, and Revs. Van Nuys'
Bleakney, Cornelison and Diven' OF
this city.
The session will open at 7:SO
Thursday evening and close with the
evening services at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
WEST END NEWS.
Happening In West Pendleton for the
Past Week.

West Pendleton, April 27.-(To
the Editor)-C. S. Howard returned
Monday to look after his cattle which
he took to the mountains two weeks
ago, to their summer range. Mr..
Howard reports a rather rough trip.
He encountered quite a snowstorm
on his way up. Travelled through
snow up to the hubs of his hack and,
i'm the midst of the worst, his vehicle
broke down, but by tying up the
broken parts with ropes, he was ena-
bled to proceed on his journey.
Uncle Jakey" Baumgardner Is
building another cottage on his prop
erty on Webb street, across from the
w. e. c. r. depot.
Elias Havel and Sam Bryson are
having a fresh coat of paint put on
their dwellings.
Mrs. Antoine Vey was called home
yesterday from Echo, on account OF
the sickness of her son, who was at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
Waite in Critical Condition.

Fred Waite, who is now in the Good
Samaritan hospital in Portland is re-
ported to be in a critical condition
DIR. d. ]. McFaul, who returned TINS
morning after having accompanied
the sick man to Portland, states that
the nhysicians there are baffled by
the case and that it is feared cereoral
meningitis may result from the trou-
BILE in his head. No operation was
performed yesterday, but temporary
relief was given the sufferer by means
of treatment through an ear.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26

tending school at St. Joseph's acad-
emy.
Mrs. Morton from Nolin, was up on
visit Monday, to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Elias Hevel.
Mrs. Burr Johnson, who has been
sick for some time, is reported as
being much worse.
Mrs. c. S. Howard has opened
dress-making parlors at her home on
Webb street.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wisdom and
Miss Strickland drove out to t. G.
Hailey's ranch on Wild Horse Sun
day.
1t is against the law to ride bicy-
cles on the sidewalks, yet that fact
does not stop bicycle riding on lower
Webb street. 1t seems that saloon
keepers and some bicycle riders are
the worst lawbreakers we have.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
Lost Russian in Pendleton.

A young Russian arrived on the
delayed train today, destined for
Walla Walla, and was directed by
the train crew to wait here until the
evening train for that place. Fore
man Rounds and Agent E. c. Smith
of the o. r. & N, have been employ
ed all afternoon in trying to make
him understand that he is not left,
but that it was necessary for him 10
change cars here i'm order to reach
Walla Walla. As the knowledge of
the Russian language of both these
officials is limited, il was with diff
ficulty that they made their signs
and motions understood,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26
Chicago Party VIII Not Stop.

The party of Chicago business men
who have been in Portland for the
Northern Pacific, will pass through
here in the morning on the eastbound
o. r. & N. train. They will lay over
in La 'Taule tomorrow and will be
shown the Grand Ronde valley by the
La Grande Commercial association,
taking the eastbound evening train
tomorrow night for the East. There
are about 15 men in the party. They
have no special car, but travel on the
regular trains, stopping off to inves-
tigate the different sections of the
West at their leisure. .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-26

Milwaukee, and before Bigelow had
become president of the bank. In
appearance Bigelow is tall and fine
looking. with black hair and a black
moustache. At that time he was
considered a society man and also
considered a rounder. He spent a
great deal of money personally in
order to keep up his fast pace, and
to secure money for this purpose was
probably led into speculation, as many
others have been