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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
GOING UP SUNFLOWER.
Congressman B. G, Humphreys and
Party viii Inspect and Inquire.

Hon. b. G, Humphreys, Of G~reenville
representing the Third Mississippi con
gressional district, and DR.. J. T. After
bury Of ~Greenyille, president OF the Low
or mississippi Levee Board, reached the
city yesterday morning from Greenvill,
on their way to make an inspection triI
up the Sunlower river. The object Of
Mr.. Humphreys trip up the SunHower
is to inform himself as far as possible
Just what is needed and also what is
practicable for improving the navigation
along chat stream. Being a member OF
tho rivers and harbors committee as
we'll as representing the district, Mr..
Humphreys considers 1t doubly incum-
bent on him to inform himself fully. The
sunfower as it stands at present is nav
igable for only a part of the year along
certain parts where many interests re-
quire navigation all the year round. A
system Of locks and dams has been adj
vocated as the best means to bring about
this end, but whether that is practicable
is another matter.
1t was intended by DR.. Atterbury and
Mr.. Humphreys to see about getting one
OF the government boats here in order
to make the trip, but on arrival it was
found that this would be impraeticable.
MIR. c. ]. Miller, owner of the Addie
l., hearing of the visit of the officials
promptly placed the use of his boat at
their disposal, as it was her day for de-
parture for the Sunnower. This offer
was accepted, and though the packet
got in late Capt, Auter hustled things
up, got on his freight and notified all
hands to be on hand to leave at 7 O'Clock
sharp last evening.
Accompanying Mr.. Humphreys from
hero were Mr., IL. NJ. Marshall, United
assistant engineer in charge of
The tributaries, Capt. Gus C. Meisson-
nier, Mr.. ]. NJ. Manner, general manager
the Kentucky Refining Company, G.
i Miller, and others. Capt. Hoffman,
Engineer in charge, who had Just return
ID after a months absence, could not !
matters to accompany Mr.. Hum
'hreys and DR.. Atterbury. The timer !
ry OF the uptrip is such that the whola !
4 the Sunflower from the mouth to the '
'ushpuckana creek, can be seer by day {
Ight and the people interested seer and l
with. The boat will leave
atartia early this morning and reach b
Voodburn in the afternoon. Mr.. Hum
hreys will return to G~reenville after :
ompleting his Sunaower trip.-vicks- {
urg Herald, I'D inst. Ia,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Gen. Monroe McClurg recently
wrote for the Mississippi Historical
Society an elaborate review of the
case Of the State Of louisiana VS.. the
State Of Mississippi in the matter Of
the disputed boundary in the waters
of the Gulf Of Mexico. The Society
has had published in pamphlet form
tins interesting paper by Gen Nc
McClurg, and later it will be
printed in the book issued annually
the Society, 1t is very interest
ing from start TO finish and must
have required great research and
lots Of time on his part.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
The editor Of The Biloxi Review,

The editor Of The Biloxi Review
who is also a member Of the Board
OF Trustees Of the State University
rather objects 10 The Common,
wealth's criticism Of the Boards re-
lection Of the Carnegie library do,
nation, and goes further by reflect
ing on this paper. Our criticism wa,
reasonable and conservative; we ex-
pressed the opinion Of not only this
paper but OF lots Of other tax-pay-
ing citizens, and there was nothing
IN 1t 10 Justify the uncalled for ref
erence Of The Review TO The Com
monwealth's departed glory" The
editor OF this paper is pretty well
satisfied with its condition, glory or
no glory, and we shall continue to
express our opinions through its
columns openly and above board in
the future as we have always done
IN conducting a newspaper. Our
Mckie, is too sensible to use
sarcasm for argument, and he is too
fair to indulge in any more little
lhrusts at the present editor Of The
Commonwealth when he has no just
,ause for it,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
HTA BENA ITEMS,
Personal and Social Mention by
Our Fair Correspondent.
ltta Bena needs o dentist.

ltta Bena needs o dentist.
Miss Mary Davis, of Winona, is here
this week.
F. E. Manson is in Nevada, Mo-, al
this writing.
Jasper Dennis was up from Bear
Creek Saturday.
John Erskine was over from Runne.
mede Wednesday.
DR.. w.. L. KERN made a business trim
to Lexington this week.
W. T. Loggins was over from Green
wood Saturday evening.
Mr., and Mrs. S. B. Cockrell left We'd
nesday for Macon, Miss.
Mr.. John Godsey left Monday for his
home in Salisbury, Tenn.
Mrs. W. T. Hodge and children are
visiting relatives in Lotus this week.
Rev. W. r. Cooper, wife and children
are visiting relatives in Clarksburg.
Miss.
Mrs. Il. q. Bowman, of Hollandale. il
here this week, the guest of her mother.
Mrs. Shrock.
Misses Grace and Mamie Irving. of
Weir, are the charming guests of Miss
Rebecca Haley.
Grover Manson, of West Point, .pent
Sunday here, the guest of his sister,
Mrs. J. Ii. Godsey.
Ed. Loggins, of Winona, spent We'd
nesday here looking after his furniture
store, lumber yard, etc.
]. F. Russell and his father left SIM
day morning for Castalian Springs to
recuperate for a few days.
j. +. Crowell, Of H~ighlandaIe, was
shaking hands with his many friends
here Wednesday afternoon.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to
MIR. and Mrs, L. II. Charter in the loss
OF their infant, the sad event occurring
at Green Brian Friday night.
Mrs. J. D. Griffith, OF Greenwood. is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. II. viii.
liams, this week. She spent last week
out ! n the country, the guest Of Mrs. II.
&. Bowman.
A scaffold fell Wednesday with G. Fl.
Hines. breaking his leg. Mr.. Hines is a
carpenter and a good man. His
friends carried him to his home in West
Point, Wednesday evening, where we
he will soon recover
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
HON. B. G. HUMPHREYS FOR
CONGRESS.

The time is rapidly approaching
when the people Of this district vii
be called upon to nominate a can,
dldate for Congress. The names OIL
several gentlemen have been men
toned as possible contestants for
the seat now held by the Hon. Ben
Jamin G. Humphreys, but it is ques-
tlonable whether the people will
even seriously consider their claims
tor that office. During the time
Mr., Humphreys has been a member
OF that body he has established a
reputation for hard work and con-
scientious performance of duty that
he has greatly strengthened himself
with the people Of his district, and
he is more popular today than ever
before.
Besides this, he has a place on
the Rivers and Harbors Committee.
and as this district is vitality inter.
ested in levee and river improve
and a new member stands
very little chance of appointment on
that committee, the people know
that he can serve them better than
any one else.
The Democrat predicts that Mr..
Humphreys will be returned to
by an overwhelming ma
ority, -Rosedale Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

This portion of the Delta is suffer,
ing badly from the continued rains.
The corn crop is said to be prac-
tically a failure, both early and late
paintings. The cotton is from two
weeks to a month late, and in many
places it is choked up with weeds
and grass and lots Of it is very
small. Of course, good weather
may set in and improve things soon,
but the outlook just now is anything
but tlattering, Maybe the price of
cotton will make good the shortage
of the crop.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
TILE DRAINAGE.

The proposition Of the st. Francis
River Improvement Association to
drain and make productive the fer
tile st. Francis Basin has directed a
great deal Of attention to the subject
of land drainage in the South.
Many Of the visitors from North
ern States TO this section Of the coun-
try have, on more than one occasion,
expressed surprise that land owners
peapit great swamps to disfgure
large portions Of their property.
These visitors insist that with the
intelligent expenditure Of a few dol
lars in subtiling these swamps they
will become more productive than
adjoining high-lying lands.
Tile drainage is simply unborn in
the South. 1t can not be said 10 be
in its infancy for it is absolutely not
here at all, and yet scientific Jour
nails, corroborating the tales of our
visitors, describe maryels of i'm
proyement due to this character of
tile.
Practical tile men say that thing
clay abounds in this region. Great
capital is not essential toward in
Sailing a plant of the kind, and it
is a little singular in a country
where tiling could be used to such a
great extent that there are so few, if
any business men devoting money
and time to this industry.
Is it possible that Southern enter
has investigated the tile drain
and discovered e%xaggeration in the
published reports, but if such is the
,ase the Investigators have kept
heir discoveries secret, for the pub
ic impression is that these tiles do {
heir work most eiTectually. ,
Dltching is practiced to a very +
considerable extent in the rich bot !
ON lands, Our farmers are famil- j
ar with it, They have also exper-
enced the great annual expense Of
.eeping the ditch open and free q
rom the rapid growth of the fauna .
characteristic to this section. 1t is +
sserted that the expense is one of {
he obstacles in the way of the salts Il
operation of the plan to drain g
ne st. Francis Basin. Whether a i
lie drain would overcome this diff T
llty and eliminate the expense at c.
lched to it must be a question for G.
nose who make drainage a specially. p
Ii these experts should answer the
uestion in the affirmative it is more d
ian probable that besides redeem Z
e 5000 square miles of rich land 7,
lie st. Francis River Improvement hi
ssociation will be the means of k,
another and a valuable q,
anufacturing industry to the South. II
Commercial Appeal. AZ
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Come to think about it, there was
no reason to be in such a hurry
about ordering the street sprinklers.
The good Lord has been doing the
sprinkling for some days to a
queens taste.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Pilgrim" sends The Common.
wealth a communication, this week
which we cannot publish because
Pilgrim" failed to send his real
name along with the article. This
Is a long-established custom not to
publish anything unless you know
the authors name. II Pilgrim"
will send in his name we shall be
pleased to publish his letter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Several errors crept into The
Commonwealth last week, 1t is a
difficult matter to catch all typo
graphical and other errors, but we
have been fishing now and will try
to give these little matters closer
attention in future.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

A Coahoma county white boy has
been sent to the ~penitcntiary for
life for making an assault on a ten
year-old negro girl, the first case in
the history Of the state.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Henry Luehrman, who is well
known to many Mississippians as
running the best hotel and bar in
Memphis for a long time, died re-
Gently.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

The oldest inhabitant'' says he
does not remember the time when
the crops were in worse shape at
this season Of the year than they
are right now.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
United Society of Christian Endeayer

International convention, Baltimore,
Md, July 9TH to 10th, 1906. On account
OF this occasion the Southern Railway
will sell tickets to Baltimore, Nd, and
return at rate of one fare plus one dol
Tickets will be sold July list to 4th in
elusive, good returning to leave Balti-
more not later than July 18th, 1905. An
extension may be secured until August
III, 1905, by depositing ticket with Joint
Agent and paying fee of one dollar.
For further particulars, call on or
write to,
J.N. HARRISON, D. p. A.
Birmingham, Ala.
The Commonwealth will
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Tho Supreme Court Of Alabama
has decided that transactions in
cotton futures is not gambling, but
is a legitimate business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

How many candidates are we TO
have for Governor A new Rich
mond is mentioned nearly every
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
TO Saw Mil Men.

Will advance cash on we'll mauufact.
ured OAK, ash and cypress lumber from
Mississippi mills.
The SLOWER LUMBER Co,
81 q 80 Porter Bldg,
Memphis, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Bishop Galloway was last week
elected president of the Board of
Trustees of Vanderbilt University
to succeed Bishop IIargroye, resign
ed. The selection could not have
been improved upon, as Bishop
Galloway is an exponent of ad-
yanced education and will take an
active interest in the welfare of the
institution He will continue to re-
side at Jackson, as his duties will
not require his removal to Nashville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
LAUGH ON COMMISSION.

The action Of tho text book com
mission in directing that a chapte.
in the Mississippi history be devoted
to United States Senator Money does
not seem to be meeting with uni
versal approval and there are a
number who are disposed to take
umbrage at it. The Columbus
Commercial seems to think that the
commission is trying to play favor
ties, and in this connection SAYS:
THE uniform text book commits.
mission seems to be trying to work i
little political job in the interest of
United States Senator Money, by
forcing the author of the state his
tory recently adopted as a part of
the public school course of study
for the next five years to place
therein a picture and sketch of that
distinguished gentleman. This
seems a little 'far-fetched," so to
speak, and is hardly becoming, in
view of the fact that there is another
United States Senator from Miss
issippi and that both he and Sena-
tor Money are yet alive. Why not
put a picture Of A. j. McLaurin also
in this history? He has done as
much for the educable children of
the State as has Senator Money, and
has not been there half so long"
81 .
The above comment is pertinent
and to the point. The News has no
objection to placing Senator Money
in the Mississippi history, but, like
the Commercial, believes that the
text book commission played favor
ties. Senator McLaurin is as much
untitled to a place in the history as
Senator Money. Ever since the
commission made this little move
everyone has been trying to figure
what it meant, but they don't
Ieem to quite grasp its meaning.
10 say the least, it was a little bit
lervy to order the historian to put
n a chapter made to order, as it
we're, and has brought down on the !
commission considerable merited :
idlcule, News. !
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Between showers don't forget to
put in a few good words for Green
wood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

He had small skill O. horse flesh who
bought a goose to ride on" Go to an in
surance Office for insurance. Bank of
Commerce building. Let me write your
insurance TODAY, p. S. GEORGE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30
RAISSIS P
W PUBLIC OPINION

0 PUBLIC OPINION
: We want a Governor next tim
. Let's have one. Mississippi is
great State and needs a great GOV
r ernOr Conservative.
: Not a single negro has bee
, lynched since Gov, Yardaman wa
$ inaugurated as Governor, but sever
al have disappeared - McComb Cit
Enterprise.
!, State Prohibition promises to b.
an issue within the next two years
Let's get ready to welcome the army
of blind-dger dealers and booze
vendors. - Indianola Enterprise.
Our Congressman, Hon. B. G
Humphreys, is increasing his effort;
to create government interest in oul
interior rivers and obtain appropri.
atoms for their improyement.-Lex
ington Advertiser,
The Senatorial succession talk has
Quieted down. It's best anyway to
wait and hear something authoritative
about the report that Senator Money
intends to retire. And there is
nothing in it-well that settles it
Carr0llton Conservative,
Judge Truly may not be reap
pointed, but some Of the newspaper
supporters Of the other aspirants
seem to be working overtime and
worrying themselves no little, which
would indicate that they think he
has the best chance. --Fayette Chron-
icle.
The Biloxi Review is opposed to
continuing Judge Truly on the SUI
prcme Court bench, after the ex-
piration of his term, and is opposed
to him for United States Senator.
In fact, it is opposed to the Judge
on general principles. 1t remem-
bers that he supported Longino for
the Senate and was appointed by
that able and distinguished Cover
nor to his present position.-Clar
io~n-Ledger.
The reelection of Gen. Stephen
D. Lee to the position of comman-
Of the veterans of the
south is an honor richly deserved
merited by a lifetime of devo-
ion and loyalty to the cause of the
.%onfederacy. 1t is in keeping with
.he custom of the old soldiers to
continue one of their members in
harness until the "bivouac of the
)therside," and no doubt Gen.
lee will serve as commander-in-
until his brilliant career is
and ended Columbus Dis
Hon. E. F. Noel is a declared can
for Governor. He made a
race the last election and is
leservedly popular West Point
4eader.) Those who have known
i'm from his early boyhood and
:eep up with men in the public
ye, know that Hon. Z. F. Noel is
be peer of the best in Mississippi
nd exists on the highest plane of
onor, integrity and true benevo-
9nce, never closing his purse to
clip the worthy in need-a gentle
ian, the characteristics of which
with him innate Lexington
.dyertiser.
The city council of Greenwood
as decided TO make street-sprink-
hg a charge upon the entire town.,
I'D accordingly has purchased two t
to keep the dust settled. ,
reet-sprinkling results much more I
.tlstactorlly where it is done at y
lbllc expense, and thus covers the =
ltire town. Dust is d~isagreeable, t
} matter whether it comes from
'ur own or your neighbor's prem v
IS; nor whether you encounter it
home or while walking or driving n
'out town. If it depends on pri.
te subscription, it is good so far n
1t sprinkles, but it does not cover >
ough ground to make it entirely
tgTpntNryy hI NJ
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Commonwealth is authorized to
announce the following named persons
as candidates for city Offices. subject to
the primary TO be held in 1906
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

The Commonwealth will
do your job printing right.
Send us your orders.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Judge Truly may not be reap
pointed, but some Of the newspaper
supporters Of the other aspirants
seem to be working overtime and
worrying themselves no little, which
would indicate that they think he
has the best chance. -Fayette Chron-
iCle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

The Senatorial succession talk has
quoted down. It's best anyway to
wait and hear something authoritative
about the report that Senator Money
intends to retire. And there is
nothing in it-weIl that settles it
CarrOlltOn Conservative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

Our Congressman, Hon. B. &.
Humphreys, is increasing his efforts
to create government interest in our
interior rivers and obtain appropri-
atoms for their improvement Lex
ingt0n Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-06-30

State Prohibition promises to be
an issue within the next two years.
Let's get ready to welcome the army
of blind-tiger dealers and booze
vendors. -IndianoIa Enterprise.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-12

Mems Umbrellas at Money Saving
Prices. Get One.
Mems Umbrellas that were SOC
Mill End price Now only 20
Mems Umbrellas that were 81 90
Mill End price Now only 70
Mems Umbrellas that were SIPS
Mill End price Now only 90
Mems Umbrellas that were 81. so
Mill End price Now only ST. 10 and 90
Mems Umbrellas that were $500
Mill End price Now only 1.49
Mems Umbrellas that were $500
Mill End price Now only 239
DON'T MISS THE CHANGE
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-12
Ladies' Low Cut Shoes.

'Nl EUu prize NOV Ony L.lJ 10 DL.4J
ziegler Bros. So so kid Oxford
Mill End price Now only Ito to 1.99
ziegler Bros. So rs kid Oxford
Mill End price Now only 1859
Queen Quality SO. 90 pat kid Oxford
Mill End price Now only PIG to 2.49
Queen Quality 81. so plain and pat kid
Oxford Mill End price Now only 1.99
Drew Selby So tan Oxford
Mill End price Now only 1.79
Drew selby $500 tan Oxford
Mill End price Now only 1.49
Special Value $500, 8 strap Sandals
Mill End price Now only 1.49
Ladies' $1.5O oxfords
Mill End price Now only 80
Ladies' l.25 oxfords
Mill End price Now only 70
Ladies' s1.Oo oxfords
Mill End price Now only SO
Misses 50. 90 oxfords
Mill End price Now only 1.49
Misses 81. so Oxford and strap Sandals
Mill End price Now only 1.19
Misses 81. 25 oxfords
Mill End price Now only $50
Children's LOO Oxfords
Mill End price Now only so
Infants oxfords and Sandals
Mill End price Now only 40
Ladies white Canvas Oxfords
Mill End price Now only .S9
Misses white Canvas Oxfords
Mill End price Now only go
Chidren's white Canvas Oxfords
Mill End price Now only 40
Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes
Mill End price Now only 80
Ladies' $l.5O Shoes
Mill End price Now only 119
Ladies' $500 Shoes
Mill End price Now only 80
Ladies' $3.50 Shoes
Mill End price Now only 1.79
Ladies' $500 Shoes
Mill End price Now only 210
Ladies' $3.50 Shoes
Mill End price Now only 240
Special Bargains i'm Mems and Boys
Felt Hats
Mems Felt Hats that were $1.M
Mill End price Now only 70
Mems Felt Hats that were $1.25
Mill End price Now only 80
Mems Felt Hats that were $3.50
Mill End price Now only Sl.19
Mems Felt Hats that were $500
Mill End price Now only LAG to go
Mems Felt Hats that were $500
Mill End price Now only H.29 to 2.59
Boys Felt Hats that were so cents
Mill End price Now only .39
Ra
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-12
Collars, Cuts and Neckwear

Mems Linen Collars that were 15c
Mill End price Now only 10
Mems Linen Cuffs that were 15c
Mill End price Now only IL
Mems Linen Cuffs that were 25c
Mill End price Now only 10
Mems Rubber Collars that were 20c
Mill End price Now only .l5
Mems Ties that were SO cents
Mill End price Now only 81
Mems Ties that were 25 cents
Mill End price Now only 10
Collar Buttons that were 10 cents
Mill End price Now only w
Cuff Buttons that were 25 cents
Mill End price Now only .l9
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1905-07-12
Mems Fine Low Cut Shoes.

MenS zine LOW Git Shoes.
Ianan's $500, low cut, patent Wei
Mil End price Now only 349
Stetson's $500, low cut, patent Vci
Mill End price Now only 349
Crossctts $500, low cut, patent Wei
Mill End price Now only 310
Crossett's $3.50, low cut, patent leather
and plain Wei Now only 269
Crossett's $500, low cut Wei
Mill End price Now only l99
1925 Low cut Shoes, vni and velour
Mill End price Now only 1.49 to SO
All makes of 50. 90 Low Cuts
Mill End price Now only l.49
$1.50 Low Cut Wei
Mill End price Now only liz
Stetson's So. 90, low cut Tans
Mill End price Now only 3.49
Crossctt's So 80, low cut Tans
Mill End price Now only 2.59
Crossett and other makes SO low cut tans
Mill End price Now only l.99