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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS;
Mineral Resources of Mississippi.

Discussing the mineral resources
Of this State, a Washington special
to the New Orleans Picayune last
week has the following to say:
About a year ago the United States
Geological Survey began to cooper
ate with the State OF Mississippi in
the investigation of its mineral re-
sources. An exhibit of those mineral
products of the State which have
economic value was prepared for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition. In
the course of the work important
geologic and Hydrologic data were as
sembled. which the Survey will soon
publish in the form of a geologic and
a water supply paper.
Very little attention has ever been
paid to the State of Mississippi by
biologists. The work done last ear
was the first official urvey ender-
taken since 1860. In recent years
Mr.. l.. c. Johnson has collected a
large number of we'll records. With
these as a beginning, Mr.. A. r Cri-
der, of the survey, acting under the
direction Of Mr.. NJ. l.. Fuller. chief
of the Eastern Section of HydrolCGy.
has collected a large number of facts
relating to the artesian waters and
deep wells Of the State.
Mr.. E. c. Eckel, geologist. has in
v~estigated, with the assistance of Mr..
Crider, the mineral of Mis-
sissippi, particularly those of the
Jackson quadrangle. The chief of
these are clays, gravel, limestone,
cement material and sandstone.
Clays have long been recognized as
the chief mineral of the
State, but they are mostly undo
veloped. At present there is only one
large pottery in Mississippi. The
VickSburg limestone has been tried at
Jackson for building material, but is
entirely unsuitable for that purpose.
as it is interbedded with mari. The
gravels of the State are important. as
they are the only material found
there which is sufficiently hard for
use as a road metal.
It is unsuitable as building material,
the limestone is yet available as an
excellent Portland cement material.
1t is especially promising in the
northeastern part Of the State, near
the Alabama line. and in the central
belt. The hope is entertained that
Mississippi may become eventually
the center of a fiouriShing cement
industry. There is Ignite in the cen
trail part OF the State which may be
found useful as fuel fer pottery ano
brick plants. DR.. II. b. Fulton. OF
the University OF Mississippi, is o
making test of this Ignite. In cae
, it is not suitable for these purposes
the limestone is still conveniently
near to the Alabama coal fields. Rail
roads which radiate in all directions
a.. make the district accessible to the
rest OF the Southern and Mississippi
Valley States.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
Exhibiting Samples of Alfalfa.

Maj. Simpson, a we'll known Gre
NADIA county farmer has been cxhib-
iting samples Of alfalfa grown on
his place three miles out from Gre
NADIA. that measures l. inches in
length. and which is now ready for
the mower. 1t has ben claimed for
years that alfalfa will not grow and
flourish III Mississippi, but that has
been proven false by Prof. Hutch
inosn. as we'll as other men with
Maj. Simpsons foresight.
acre Of alfalfa can be cut two or
three times per annum. and Will
make moro money tina nthe same
land planted to cotton wear in and
wear ont.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
SOME DISTANCE OPPOSITE
And the Composite" Pat Meant Wa
on the Other Side of
the Earth.

A smart-looking young fellow recent
ly accOSted the man in charge Of q
furniture van, which was standing in
front of a half-emptied house, relates
Smiths Weekly.
IF l make it worth you time" he
said, in a confidential sort of way,
are geing to liver
Maybe OF could" was Pats guarded
response, land maybe Oh couldn't
Il see," remarked the other. You
have been squared to keep it dark, eh?"
Maybe Oh have, an maybe Oh
haven't said Pat.
At the first glimpse of ~half-a-sover-
eign Pats doubts vanished and he grew
communicative.
"Av coorse, sorr,' he remarked, as be
pocketed the coin, yell not be afther
saying as Oh towled ge?"
"Certainly not" vas the reply.
Every we'll, thin" said PAT. "Oi can't
tell We the exact number av the house,
but it's somewhere jist opposite the
posht offus."
With many thanks the stranger van
ished. 1t was some weeks later hat he
met Pat again.
you scoundrel,' he began, you
robbed me Of that half-sovereiga.
There's no one of that nam near the
post Office"
Sure" said Pat, who said anything
about near the posht offus? CT said
opposite the posht offus, an if it's
thrue that the earth's round, Australy's
opposite the posht offus-anyhow. Aus.
traly's where they whit to. Goldman,
in"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
Mass Meeting OF Cotton Farmers.

Notice reached the Office Of the
Mississippi Cotton Association last
week that preparations ire being
made for a big mass meeting of cot
ton farmers TO be held at Fayette,
April 26- Farmers will be invited
from the adjoining counties of
Franklin. Wilkinson and Adams,
and it is the purpose of the pro-
motors to make the event a great
rally in behalf of the plans and pur-
noses of the association.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
New interurban Line.

The governor has issued a procIa-
nation Incorporating the Canton
& Nazoo City Trolley line, which
proposes to build an electric inter-
urban road from Canton to lazoo
City. The company ~iII perfect or
]ganization and fix the capital stock
within Il few davs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
EVELA1|OHS By
IN EXkAYOR
CONFESSIONS" WHICH BOUGHT
FINE FLAT BUILDING.

.opular Belief in Official Dishonesty
Fight Against a Corrupt ordin-
ance-DilenIna Of Honest Alder
. man-Bribe or Ruin-Briber Cor
nered.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
Damaged by Frost.

Frost fell at several points
throughout the State last week, do
ing some damage to early vegcta-
bles.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15
Will Be Generally Observed.

Memorial Day. April %, will be
generally observed over the State
this wear.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-04-15

BY AN EE-NIAYOR OF ONE OF THE
LARGEST AMERICAN CITIES.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
OAKLAND ADVERT'S'M'TS
OFFICE, 1ofs BROADWAY.
OAKLAND REAL ESTATE.


s5O00-An elegant home OF 8 rooms; lot 40x
40 it.: o3en terraced lawn. stone steps and
cement walk around house; interior finish Is
- the best that money could buy; the side en-
trance reception hall and dining has
paneled waInscoting and beamed ceilings and
parlor which opens OF from reception hall
and is entirely separate from the rest Of the
house is 14x22 II. in size, having an ee-
giant, large cupola bay window on corner:
the upstairs front bedroom corresponds in
size and shape TO the parlor: two OF the
bedrooms have stationary washstands be-
sides there Is an extra washstand In the
bathroom; all OF the rooms are large. sunny
and airy as the house Is located on the
north side OF the street. having a full south
frontage and Is rs IT on either side from the
adjoining dwelling; this property Is located In
one OF the best portions OF Oakland and is
within easy walking distance OF the center
OF town. Terms II desired.
ss5O0-If you want a home above the fogs and
commanding view. with speculation
thrown in. look this up. Corner lot 155x125
fruits and berries: block from cars.
property In immediate locality going at leaps
and bounds
SNAP.
100 acres. 100 acres In full bearing olives OF
finest variety. Place equipped with oil watts.
d''h iand income com property. This is a genuine
snap.
lie, us send you one OF our Rent and sale
Catalogues
Automobile or carriage service to and from
properties free.
KREIsS & HORSwILL,
1910 Broadway.
Oakland, Cal
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
Preside TERRACE.

Read what prominent
Citizens say about it.
w. H. Crocker:
II feel a great interest in what you are do
ing for the improvement of Preside Terrace,
beautifully located next to the Presidio res
ervation. / have noticed that such plans have
been followed in other cities. where they have
proved universally popular and successful. add
ing TO the beauty OF the residence portion of
such cities. The scheme is splendid one, and
it's success is assured.
James d. Phelan:
Il note with much satisfaction that you
have subdivided Presidio Terrace In a manner
which recalls the beautiful park residences of
pies we may well follow. The scheme will
promote neighborliness based on common inter-
ests, and at the lime the grouping OF
the houses within the enclosure should insure
privacy and protection The plan seems IDEAL
A. Sbarboro:
IT congratulate you upon the splendid scheme
for residence plots as shown by the plan OF
Preside Terrace. / have seen similar places In
Europe and in some cities of the Eastern
States, but believe that Presidio Terrace will
surpass them all. The location being adjacent
to the Presidio families with their children
tiful view of the bay and ocean. The sunny
exposure of the tract cannot be excelled Ac-
cept my heartiest congratulations for the beau
tiful and praiseworthy enterprise which Is
sure to meet with great favor
Beautiful building lots in Presidio
Terrace for sale at reasonable
prices and on terms to suit.
Send for illustrated booklet.
BALDWIN & HOWELL,
25 Post ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
REAL EsTATE-cITY-FoR SALE.

/
BALDWIN & HOWELL. IS Post st.
Send for copy Of Buyer and Seller. con-
tanning full list of properties for sale: free.
$3.50 Fine building lot on Frederick ST.
quick sale; 25x157:s.
$7.500-Splendid Sc. corner, near the park i;
business location: 49:6x100-
ss5. .ooo-4th ST.. near Folsom: 2-story frame
building. renting for si25 per MONTH
lot 51xs0: building under lease
$50. 0o0-9th and Market st. investment; lot ok
so: frame building. rented low at $izo
per month; great future in this
$160oo-Near transfer point at Fillmore st. /;
splendid lot. 5ox12o to rear street; .
houses can be easily raised, remodeleo sci
to $4,000 in this piece.
Se,75o-Fell St. nr. Laguna. good mats
renting for SOS 30 per month; fine neigh
borhood good renting locality
ss.ooo-union St. near Taylor; nats of 5
rooms and bath EACH rent SS4 per
month; fine renting location.
$6.5OO-Buchanan St, near Sutter; nice home
of rooms and bath: nne location
SIS. ooo-splendid investment on Cough ST.. not
ing Of stores and hats and renting for
$125 per month.
$S, 6sO-A No little investment on Snipley
st., 2 hats Of 4 and rooms In perfect
order: modern plumbing, concrete foun-
dation. patent flush toilets; lot 25x7S;
the only property like IL south OF Mar
ket; rents for 1912 per annum-
$17. .oo0-sacramento ST., near Polk: lot 55x11s;
houses of $50 rooms and bath. rent
ing for $120 per month: reduced from
$4,000 to make quick sale.
SIS. .oOO-Rents s2100: one Of the best business
blocks in the Western Addition: new
building OF stores and mats. Just
completed: rented and leased; lot oox
81: with jog. See this and you Will
not look any further
s25. .500-Rents S2370: splendid location West
Addition; corner. with handsome
flats of and rooms and bath each;
modern: sun all day; lot 65:10xes-
$26 OOO-Haight ST., near Fillmore; splendid
business building, improved with stores
and flats; rents s2040 per annum; lot Iox
137 :6 feet
$3.50O-Al ready for building; fine lots, 27 :6x
plete; suitable for fats homes; cor
OF Oak and Pierce.
$56, ,000-4th ST. corner; large corner. 125 IT.
frontage; stores and fats; largest
and cheahest piece of 4th st.
S. 0oo-Sacramento St: transfer corner; lot
26 :3xS7. .6: new building. consisting OF
stores, renting for SO per month.
s3.700-Elegant house. History, Jersey
ST.. near Castro; 8 rooms and bath. gar
den, etc: cheap.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13

.......... Free fare to Hazen.
......... Free fare to Wadsworth.
........... Ship to-day to Hazen. .........
.........S Ship to- day to Wadsworth ........
...No discount on this work.
......... .50-Teamsters daily-50. ........,
Only railroad job in Nevada: ship to-day al
8 D. M: years work for the Southern Pa
cifc Co.: from Hazen TO Churchill. in Ne
vada; come and ask about 1t; two places
Hazen and Wadsworth.
Camp blacksmith, se5 and found. in Ne
vada, free fare.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13

SEE this bargain in land. Here's a bargains
$50 cash. IS monthly; corner lot. 275 :45-100x
1O9 15-1OO Boulevard Tract, adjoining East
Oakland fronting the speed boulevard. IA
miles to Haywards; also High ST.. 90 feet
wide to r. W. Canyon; car lines. Scent
fare to Berkeley. Alameda and any part OF
Oakland: new steam local trains and In touch
with Key Route: streets graded. city water:
new buildings going up; grand view; no fogs
or cold winds: sandy loan soil; grammar and
high school near; single lots SIS upward; S5
cash, IS monthly: call or send for circular.
1920 Fruftvale ave-. near +. v. station.
CHAs r LEE. or ass 7th ST.. OPP. Broad
way station. Oakland: carriage free. GEO
II. LEE. owner
VIM NJ BUFFERS Jr.. as 11th ST., Oakland
S25O0-Lovely 5-room COTTAGE modern from
ton to bottom: honestly built all street
work complete and paid for; easy walk TO
two locals. close TO main thoroughfare and
electric line; south frontage: $500 down and
500 per month: interest per cent: this buy
cannot be beat in Oakland. and will be sold
before you know II.
VIM NJ BUTTERS Jr.. 46S 11th ST. Oakland
NEW 2-story bungalow house Of rooms: lot
az :exf4O. with barn. 6SS Thritieth st.: only
1900 J. CONANT. Architect. 1855 Broad
way rooms II and IL
Continued on Page Fourteen
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
Selling SPECK CO., Rents collected.
Leasing. 209 Montgomery St Insurance

Selling. SPECK & CO., Rents collected.
Leasing 209 Montgomery ST Insurance.
INCOME PROPERTIES
$3.50. .0O0-Mag gnificent new I-story brick and
steel structure; in choice business dis.
trict; north of Market St: stores and
140 offices: secured lease: guaranteed
6 per cent net investment on fun pur-
s,s, hase prlcs or no 0gapes bapsa,n not
story brick building. with nne drv con-
crete basement; lot 45:1ox137: g feet;
leased for years to AL tenant at $500
per month: must be sold this week;
reasonable offer entertained.
800 OOO-Pcst-st. corner not far from Mason; 3
frontage lot; 40 IT street frontage:
stores, basement and floors above: 10
years secured lease tenants. clean
9 per cent net; bargain.
s35 G0o-Business corner. Western Addition; 3
stores basement; 6 flats; building cost
$4,000: lot $50 frontage: annual in
s2s. .5oo-Large corner. Western Addition; new
building; stores and fats: rents
sas. .oOo-4th-s st corner; 55xs0 IT. stores and
fats; building in Al order: rents sil.
Addition; and we'll built: yearly
income $1,000: 2 frontages: bargain.
.5o0-Pine St, near Mason: well improved;
future; outside fire limits
S4,500-Vicinity Ellis and Steiner sts.; 2. 4
and 5,room fats: 25 IT, lot; rented low.
s3T month; must be sold TO close estate:
'sa ''''4's REsIDENcEs.
$32 5O0--15 and baths: originally cost
over $4,000: stable for 6 horses and
carriages; lot 75x137 :6; commanding
panoramic view: must sell account de-
parture for Europe; reasonable offer
entertained
$75O0-Rare opportunity to secure desirable
house; Vallejo ST.: marine view: 8
rooms and bath: sold cheap account
owner leaving EoTs slsy
So 500-Nw. cor 1st ave. boulevard and
California ST.: cheapest piece in vicin-
ity; block from new Preside terrace:
15x110, would divide.
81 $50 each-Cheapest lots In Richmond dis
trict: 9Th ave. and G ct; car lines
and close to Golden Gate Park.
$500 each for lots on c St. 17th
cpr;r~K q To ooo Nort~,r,srv =.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
r. McGOLGAN

r. McGOLGAN,
Rooms 301 and 3o2 Hearst building.
Third floor Examiner entrance.
Deal directly with lender and save expense.
Loans any amount at 51h and per cent
On first second and third mortgages,
REAL ESTATE IN PROBATE,
Undivided interests in estate and property.
Money advanced to prevent foreclosure.
NO DELAY.
Phone Main 5516.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13

SUTRO HEIGHTS ADDITION.
Between Fulton and B sts. 46th and 49th aves.
NORTH OF GOLDEN GATE PARK.
The most unique and ideal residence district.
adjoining the beach and Golden Gate Park
SPLENDID ELEVATION
GRANDEST MARINE VIEW.
Buy your lots in this district. then you know
what you are getting: you need not fear all
kinds of assessments at inopportune times, for
everything necessary Is being done at seller :
expense. Streets on official grades
MACADAMIZED AND CURBED.
SEWER WATER AND GAS MAINS LAID.
ALL. 30-FOOT FRONTAGES.
The cheapest and best property Of Its kind;
cash or terms.
Call at our Sutro Heights Addition branch
office cor. Fulton ST. and Forty-ninth ave-.
opposite Life Saving station. north of the park
near the beach
Splendid car facilities: 3 electric lines.
BALDWIN & HOWELL Agents
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13

CALIFORNIA HousewreckiEg Company pays
the highest price for buildings ard will wreck
the same In from 10 TO 20 days Yard and
office. northwest corner OF Mission and 10Th
CHOICE residence lots the monthly-pay-
ment SYSTEM between Point Lobos ave. and
Clement st. and 21st and 22d aves.; very
cheap. J.. c. stuart. 1867 call bid. 14th hr.
FOR sale-A bargain: q 4-room cottage with
two nice lots; blocks from 29th and Mis-
sion sts.: call at f5S Buena Vista St. $1,000.
c BROWN.
LARGE. choice 9th-st- cor. at great bargain:
choice section; investigate. Box e512 Call.
s3250-NEw house; $1,000 down. balance SIS
per month Owner. A. LAvY. 1013t Larkin-
FREE-Our booklet plumbing: write AHIs-
BACH MAYER plumbers. e36 Howard ST.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
TO LEASE.

ANY portion Of 60.oO0 square feet: best build
ings in city; three street frontages; perfect
light and ventilation: all modern conven-
fences. within five minutes walk OF ferry
buildings Postoffce, Wells, Fargo & Co.
want what you are looking for us
HUGH KEENAN, CONSTRUCTION COM
PANY, so Jessie ST.. city.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13

LOAN COMPANY Unc.)-
... ANY AMOUNT TO LOAN. ........
INTEREST 51a ND PER CENT.
CITY, OAKLAND, TOWN AND COUNTRY
............... PROPERTY ...............
Second mortgages, life insurance policies. es-
tates in probate, undivided interests in prop
erty, probate realty loans. stocks and bonds,
legacies and undivided interests in property
purchased.
.....MANHATTAN LOAN COMPANY.
The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
TYPEwRITERs AND SUPPLIES.


AN exceptionally good No. Remington No.
smith Premier SIS. other typewriters at
higher and lower prices; rentals 81 so. The
Typewriter Exchange. 536 California st.
2D-HAND typewritsrs sold. rented. repaired.
Webster Typewriting Inspec. Co. sos Market
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-02-16
oLo-eAsHioNED oouoHNura

How dear to my heart was that bright.
sunny kitchen.
What joys have l known in Its homeiy
retreat.
The nook by the ingle. the jam-elcset
The coveted treasures Of childhood %
sweet.
That quaint little room with its low
studded ceiling
Held peace and eontentment that
wealth cannot bug;
But sweetest il seemed when twas
plainly revealing
The odor OF doughnuts that mother
would fry.
The old-fashioned ~doughnuts. the whole
some. sweet dougtnUts,
The golden-brown d~oushnuts that
mother would fry.
The sunshine of youth shed its glory
around us
On hfe's aowery pathway its glamour
was thrown.
The home was a refuge where care never
found us.
And cooking day-earried a charm all
its own.
No oft-varied menu our appetite pam
pered,
No Strengthening tonic we needed 10
take,
For never a pang our digestion had ham
pered
When eating the d~oughnuts that moth
er would make.
rhe puffy, raised doughnuts. the nourish-
ing ~doughnuts.
The real. homemade d~oushnuts that
mother would make.
Upon the worn hearthstone are strangers
now treading,
The Railways will echo my footsteps
no more:
To see the dear roof-tree I'm longing. yet
dreading
The spell may be broken that held me
OF yore.
yainly l taste In every dainty confec-
ton.
or ~new-fangled c~rullers. 4 sadly par
take;
None. none can aspire 10 that toothsome
perfection
That crowned every doughnut that
mother would make.
The dawless. fresh doughnuts. the tempt
ing. round dougtnuts,
The sadly missed doushnuts that
mother would make.
-Leslie's Weekly.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-02-16

General Joe" Wheeler relates the
following amusing incident that took
place during the night Of the FL Caney
affair:
General Lawton's division was
marching back to Ell Poey. there to
take up a new position In the morn
ing. The General. in company with
Major Creighton. inspector general Of
his staff. was standing at the edge Of
the road, watching his troops file past
Just as the dawn was breaking the
colored troops came in sight. They
gave evidence Of being dead tired. but
were nevertheless full Of ginger
General Lawton's attention was at
tracted I o a certain corporal of the
Twenty-ffth Infantry. a great six-foot
negro, who. in addition to a couple Of
guns and two cartridge belts loaded
full. was carrying a dog. The soldier
10 whom the other gun belonged was
llmping alongside his comrade.
'aThe General halted the men. Here.
corporal said he to the six-foot man,
didn't you march all last nightT
eyes, SIR responded the negro, So
luting.
."'And fought all dayT
eyes, SIR
"TYou have, besides. been march,
ing since 10 o'clock t~o-nlghtr
eyes. SIR
"'Then,' said Lawton. why on earth
are you carrying that dogY
"'well, General replied the negro.
showing his white teeth In a broad
grin, the dogs tlredr "-Woman's
Home Companion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1905-02-16
CHAPTER vi

The days work was done, and | went
down into the kitchen to have my tea
and nv confidential talk with Martha.
In this last intention. however, | was
doomed to be disappointed. Her master
had entrusted her with certain commis-
sions that obliged her at once to set Out
for Bury. SO I was left alone. As
soon as / had finished my solitary meal.
| wandered down to the bottom OF the
orchard. Lying down in the shadow Of
a large pear tree, | soon forgot my trou-
bles.
Behind the high, thick hedge at my
back lay the extremity OF the front gar
den. | was disturbed in the midst Of
my meditations by the sound Of voices.
Their owners were walking in the gar
den. and presently / could hear their
footsteps close behind me. For the sec
ond time | became an involuntary caves
dropper. Covering still closer to the
earth, I caught their words.
81 tell you. Judith. he knows some
thing, I believe he's been ~listeningI'
1 heard Mr.. Porter say.
"He has not the brains or the cour-
age!" she answered scornfully. Hes
simply a fool!'
"Wny, tnen, snouin ne hsk me sucn a
question. and follow 1t up by stammer-
ing that / had told him7 / intended do
ing so before | went away; | certainly
did intend doing so, but I never mention
ed II even to you. Besides that, there's
been a great change In him during these
few days back. Instead of being gr1te-
full, as he always was before, for any lit
tie indulgence, he seems to shrink from
A.. - <-~,x 49,. foA" Thar he aAda1
quickly. as though a sudden idea had
struck him, where was he the night
that l came back7 II l remember, we