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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
PENNY VAUDEVILLE.
many Thousands of Dollars Invested
IN Amusement Enterprise
The Profits Great.

New lork,-Penny vaudeville is the
latest IN cheap amusements in this and
other OF the larger cities Of the United
States. 1t is nothing more than a de-
Felopment OF the old penHy-in-the-slot
IDEA, with up-to-date inventions and con-
triyances,
The business began in a modest way
in Buffalo about Il years ago. Two
young men opened a small place, filled
1t with Photographs and. charged five
cents to hear the reproduction Of a song
Later they introduced the mutoscope.
or moving pictures.
The enterprise prospered. With the
invention OF other automatic contrlv-
ances the business was increased and
fnally found its way to New York.
To-day the C~rigInators of the idea are
at the head of a stock company capital
lzed at $4,000 with branches in all the
principal cities, Not long ago the idea
was taken up in Europe, where it has
been just as successful,
About five years ago the price to en-
Joy the attractions was cut to one cent.
An idea Of the magnitude and profit of
the business, even al this price. may be
mad from the fact that it costs from $25.-
100 to 100000 to fit up a complete penny
vaudeville hall. The machines cost from
800 to $1,000 each. Europe contributes
considerable in the way Of the novelties
used in these shows.
The monographs and moving pictures
are the most popular attractions. buttbe
athletic machines, such as strength test
FRS, punching bags, muscle developers,
&C., are all well %patronized.
The average daily attendance at these
laIls may be anything between s 1000 and
5000, according to the location,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
WENT TOO MUCH BY NAME
Lady Hotel Guest Receives Some In.
l~ightsnment from colorsd
Waiter.

A woman lives at one Of the Kansas
City hotels who has the reputation of be.
ing rather fnieky and hard TO please IN
the manner Of food. A day or two ago
al lunch, relates the Kansas City Jour
nal, after looking over the dessert list,
she decided or som ice cream pudding,
The meal had been one with winch she
had considerable difficulty IN finding fault.
but when she had about half flushed the
dessert she called the waiter over aud
SAID:
George, what do you mean hy calling
this ice cream pudding! There isu't any
ice cream about 1t, and you know IT,"
"Nes'm,' said the waiter. - know
dere amt no ice cream IN II. OATS les
q name they give It. | do know why"
We'll she continued. Il think that
il they give a dish such a name they
ought to make it conform to the name.
and II you call this ice cream pudding,
You ought to bring some ice cream with
it."
"lss'm," answered the s~crvitcr. but
you know We can't allus DO it that way.
You know we doesn't bring a cottage ia
with cottage pudding"
The waters reply brought a burst Of
laughter from the people who heard the
conversation, and since then the wuman's
criticisms Of the menu have been few and
iuirCguCut.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
SAN FRANClScO'S CLIMATE.
Responsible for Some Marvellous Fea-
lures, Including the HUI
morists.

In San Francisco they are telling a story
that Is worth repetition, and VIII be ap.
preciated by those who have encoun.
tered the climate OF the Golden Gate CITY,
says the Philadelphia Press Sunday Mag.
aaine. An freshman came 70 America 10
visit. lie was a true son of Erin, with
an Irish appreciation OF all things beau
tiful.
lie went TO San Francisco for a sight
seeing trip, and while s~trolhng through the
city with a friend, exclaimed: What
fOInc trees! So green. What makes II -"
Climate" answered the friend, briefly.
A little later he cried out. "Arrah'
the compilations Of your ladies'. So
beautiful! What"
Climate interrupted the friend.
The lrlshman subsidized for awhile.
Now, San Francisco isn't exactly n
prairie, and not many moments passed IN.
Cd the two encountered one of the small
mountains they call knobs out there.
"Begorra.' said the visitor, 'and how
dye think Dim going to get up that"
"Cnmb it, sad tho friend,
The lrishman stopped and looked at his
companion. The divil We say? Seems
to me VERIFYING is climate out here"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
WOMAN GOOD BLACKSMITH
Can Shoe a Horse as Well as BroiI a
Steak-Learns Trade While
Watching Husband.

Prescott, Ariz,-Arizona has a lady
blacksmith" believed to be the only
new woman" who has thus far en-
croached upon an occupation considered
solely and purely masculine. She Is
Mrs. Molly Thompson White, wife of Fl.
b. White, a prosperous blacksmith, rum
nlng his " shop in Prescott.
My husband used to run a shop at In
dependence, in the Cripple Creek dis
trict of Colorado" she explained. HAY
ing no children, when my housework
was done | would take my sewing and
go out into the shop, rather than be
alone. There | worked in by degrees,
helping when | could, pumping the bel
lows and handling tools, progressing
from n thing to another till had
learned every branch Of the trade. lean
shoe a horse and shape a hoof, too. but
my husband is afraid | will get hurt. and
generally prefers to do the shoeing him
self"
Mrs. White is a comedy woman, of less
than middle age. clearly possessed of
health and Of the strength that
comes from healthful exercise. After
the toll of the week she is every ready
to tramp the hills on Sundays after
small game, and boasts that her aim is
much surer than that of her sturdy hus-
band. This he admits, in evident pride
his helper, but stoutly claims pre-
'minence within the family in the gem
lie art of broiling beefsteaks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
oLD-TIME HORSE SOCIETY.
Body Organized to Catch Horse and
Mule Thieves Celebrates Its
1920 Anniversary.

Phlladelphia.-One of the Old-time Or
carnations that thriyed in the days be-
tore the better police system of to-day
the Schuylkill Society for the Detection
and Conviction of Horse and Mule
Thieves and the Recovery Of Stolen
Horses and Mules-recently held its an
nual supper at Belmont mansion and
celebrated the one hundred and second
anniversary Of its formation.
This society Is n of the oldest of the
horse societies existing and was insti-
tuted on June S, 1902. at The Sign of the
Black Horse inn, on the old Lancaster
road, in Lower Merton, just beyond City
avenue. AT the present time this old
house is used as a private dwelling by
the Stadelman family, in whose posses.
sion 1t has been for several generations.
The constitution printed in 1870 states
that the stated meetings of the society
shall be held at the Black Horse inn, in
Lower Merton, unless otherwise ordered
on the Saturday in November on or be-
fore the full moon. The expenses of
these meetings shall not exceed one dol
lar and a levy of 121z cents for each
member.
SeVefaIold families are connected with
the society, including the George fam
after whom Georges hill, Paramount
PARK, is named. The Roberts family. of
pencoyd, has been well represented
-
among the members. The Heston fam
ly mas a membership since 1929. when
HeSton, father of the present pres
dent, Edward w. Heston. Joined, and
leld his membership until his death. in
$40 The son joined in 1855.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
STORY OF BONANZA DAYS.
Chance Remark of Jim Flood Brings
Ruin to His Eavesaropp;ng
Gardener.

San Franciscan the old DAYS OF
excitement, when mining stocks were
on the jump ana men became million
aires over one day Gabbnng, an in,
cident occurred at the country resi-
dence OF James {. Flood, in Menlo.
when a fairly weli-to-do farmer found
himself without a home in the short
PERIOD OF L week. The mans name
was Hank, ana being a tirst-class gar,
dener, he readily found employment
about the residences of the wealthy
owners OF mansions. In this way be
was employed at the Flood residence.
Hank was lettering about the garden
one Saturday evening as the proprie-
tor, in company with a visitor. was
locking over the STOCK.
MIR. Flood had just stepped ont of
the hos corral, casually remarked TO
his friend that he would be willing to
bet that Con would so up to 300 be-
lore Christmas Hank constructed
Con TO mean Consolidated Virginia,
and, taking the tip. which he thought
would make him IA millionaire, he dis
posed Of his holding of $50 acres OF
hne land, his stock and, in brief, ev-
erything he had on earth, except his
wife and four bright little Hanks. The
proceeds he invested in Consolidated
Virginia stock, which was then selling
at $i5 a share.
Christmas came, but instead of
Con going 10 $500 it fell to S25. The
was a pauper. In lamenting his
loss he incidentally mentioned TO a
friend OF Floods how he lost all,
FLOOD, who was generous to a fault,
sent for Hank and had him repeat his
story. When he learned of his chance
remark about Con going up to 500 be-
lore Christmas he fairly shook with
laughter and explained what it meant.
1t was in reference TO the gift of
me young sew, made a present to him
by Con 0'Conner, who, in the fun
me thing, had called the pig Con"
Inc bet alluded to the sow's increase
Il weight to 800 pounds before Christ
mas and not to Consolidated virginia
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Champion, Mich Jan. 0th.-(SpeciaI)
"A case Of especial interest to women il
that Of Mrs. A. Nellatt, wife of a well.
known photographer here. ii Is best
gwen in her own words.
Il could not sleep, my feet were cold
and my limbs crampsd," Mrs. Wellatt
states. Il had an awful hard pain
across my kidneys. | had to get up
three or four times in the night. was
very nervous and i~cariully Respondent.
Il had been troubled in this way for
five years when ] commenced to use
Dodd's Kidney Pills, and what they
caused to come from my kidneys wifi
hardly stand description.
by the time ! had finished one box of
Dodd's Kidney Pills | was cured. Now
! can sleep well, my limbs do not cramp,
] do not get up in the night, and feel
better than | have in years. | owe my
health to Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Womcn's ills are caused by Diseased
Kidneys; that's why Dodd's Kidney Pills
cure them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
PLANS MODEL COLONY
UNIQUE ENTERPRISE OF AN
INDIANA NAN,
VIII Buy Tract of Land in Washing
ton Where He Will Build and
Conduct City as Christ
Would Do 1t,

-
Marion, Ind,-To found a colony as
Christ would do it. To build ana con
duct a city as Christ would do il. is the
scheme Of A. F. Norton, OF Marion, who
has IL department stores in Marion and
surrounding towns that he conducts as
he says Christ would conduct them. He
sells for cash, receiving a small profit.
refuses 10 sell tobacco, cigars or any
thing that would be an injury to Y
Norton has conducted a number OF
ra!lroad excursions as he thinks Christ
would conduct them. He closes all OF
MS stores when he conducts an eXcur-
sion 10 some lake or city for a day. TAX
Ing all Of his employees with him. lie
has also conducted excursions TO Cali
lorna, and while taking his party across
The continent the officials of the Union
Pacific Railroad company were attract
ed by his business methods and he was
appointed land and passenger agent for
dhe company for Indiana.
Norton has decided to purchase a large
tract OF land in the state Of washington
consisting Of many thousand acres.
Nhen asked about his scheme he
talked enthusiastically He said: Il
nave been working on tho deaf for some
Time and have my plans about COM
pleted. ! will purchase enough lana So
that large fertile farms can be sold TO
members OF the colony, | have not de-
cided on the name to be given the town,
put nave several names in mind. The
VIII be free from the sale of liquor
and tobacco. The deeds for all land will
contain a clause making the sale of
llquors on the land a forfeiture of title.
MY colony would not be a success if the
sale OF intoxicants was permitted.
whisky and success are bitter enemies.
a mai would succeed he must think
this, The people in my colony must
i've as they believe Christ would have
them live"
Norton does not sell tobacco in any
his IL stores and does not employ a
man who uses it, He thinks that a man
VINO has worked a day and earned his
wage Is entitled to it and he pays his
army of employees every night.
Norton has the largest department
in Marion, occupying an entire
'lock' He started a small place in this
about five years ago, naming it the
Gold Nine His business increased so
'apldly by his unique manner of con-
iuctlng it that he soon started No. :.
he continued to start new places about
city and surrounding towns until
e now has l3. His No. / grew until it
necessary to erect additional build
ngs. A large brick block was added
his year and was recently occupied by
I'm with one Of the largest and most IN
o-date department stores in northern
ldlana. In this place he has a r~estaur- :
grocery, meat market, dry goods, ,
and shoes, clothing and furnish :
lg goods. He employs a large number
clerks in this store. but customers are ,
lowed to help themselves and turn the !;
over to a clerk. -
Norton is recognized as a good BUSH :,
man, honorable in all his dealings. +
any call him a religious crank, but his -
slness methods have been successful. :,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
THIS YEARS COTTON CROP.
j. Pope brown Discusses "A Inst
Springs Editorial In the At
lanta Constitution.

Last spring there appeared in the
columns Of the Atlanta Constitution a
most remarkable production. This ar
ticle called upon the farmers of the
country to plant for twelve million
bales of cotton. 1t went on to tell
the farmers why they ought to make
twelve million, and that if they did
make twelve million it would be no
i. more than the country was obliged to
have, and that they would get big
prices for it. This article wound up
by saying that under normal condi-
lions we should have made twelve
million bales of cotton last year. and
said the increase in the cotton acre
age this year in the south was SO 1-3
per cent. Therefore the only conclu-
sion to be arrived at from there pre-
misses was that under normal condi-
lions this year that the world might
look for sixteen million bales of cot
ton. Now that is the advice that the
Atlanta Constitution gave to the farm
ers, and that is the information that
they gave out to the world. Our peo-
pie sat by silent and dumb as sheep
before the shearer, and nobody raised
his voice in protest. Knowing that
farmers don't like to be advised, espe-
cially by a man in the farming bust |
ness, | did not take it upon myself to
advise them, but | did write you a
letter at this time; and without claim
ing to be a prophet or son of a
prophet, | did predict that if the adj
vice Of the Constitution was taken, and
IL the world believed the statement
made by the Constitution, that cotton
would go to eight cents a pound be-
fore the season was " To-day good
cotton is selling on the streets of
Hawkinsville at eight cents a pound.
When that article was written by the
Constitution cotton was bringing IA
or ia cents per pound.
| just want to say one more time,
| hope the farmers will not lose
their heads, and will stick first to hog
and hominy. There is no objection to
he man who first provides for his {
nome supplies. making all the cotton {
a after doing that; but it is a {
policy for them to neglect {
crops for the cotton crop. On
hese lines / try to practice what I
reach, and my fields will show for g
themselves. On this line these same t
'eople and q few others became very n
ystericai about twelve months ago, +
Eartng the south would not produce Y
sson enough y supply the demands Il
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Such things as rhubarb and as.
paragus may be planted in the fall.
Spring, however, is the usual time for
that job, and all things considered,
probably as good as any, if not best
of all.
The demand for good horses suit
able for campaigning, matinee and
speedway purposes is far in excess
OF the supply, and there are many
That are ready to pay a good, long
price for what they want, and are I'm.
able to find them.
When selling dressed poultry, X
always pays to have as plump, nice
looking %carcasses as can possibly be
obtained. The producer thus not only
obtains higher prices, but his reputa-
ton is enhanced and his market made
surer for future years.
"A reader suggests the idea Of
sunfowers as support for to-
mato plants. | have tried suniiowers
N this way for lima beans, but found
that the robust sunfiower acts the
part Of a genuine hog, eating up all
he plant.food within its reach.
In going into the breeding of
for pork-making, the breed is not
important as that the breeder gets
he kind that suits his purposes best,
iays New York Farmer. This is be-
he is more likely to take care
i a breed he likes than one that he
loes not fancy.
The best time for planting apple
reeSSis in the spring, and the work
honld preferably be done as early as
he soil can be readily worked, but it
iay be continued so long as the trees
amain in a dormant condition. Some
cry successful orchardists have prac-
ed autumn planting Of late years.
HfNhN. NINN4 NfLH4EItM a1MJrNNApE
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

OF the world. They called for more
labor-they wanted Italians. Cinnamon
or anything else that would bring
more cotton. | stated at the time that
what the neople needed were mar
kets for their products. In other
words, if these people who appear TO
be so much interested in the products
OF the farmers OF the country, will
provide us with markets for our prod
ucts at r~emunerative prices, then the
farmers of the country will supply
the products. To make my meaning
plain, at ten to twelve cents DER
pound the cotton crop of the country
will increase from year to year, and
will 20 if necessary to fifteen million
bales, but ii will not be increased
from year to year when the prices
range from five to six cents, as we
have recently seen it do.
Now, | want to say again, that the
real object and purpose in lLy opinion
OF these people who want TO flood the
south with cheap labor, is that they
may again be able to supply the mills
with cotton at from five to six cents
per pound.
One more reference to the article
in the Constitution and | am done. |
do not charge that the article was
written at the instance Of The bears
OF Wall street. but | do say that il
they had been in full control of the
columns of the paper, that they would
not have written an article which
would have suited their purposes bet.
ter. 1t is to be hoped that the farm.
ers VIII continue to use their common
ense and not We led astray by every
false prophet that may come along.
IL any farmer has neglected his food
crops, it is not too late YET for him to
plant oats, wheat, rye and barley. II
We make next year twelve million
bales of cotton, We may look out for
siX-cent cotton instead of eight, as il
Is now bringing in the market in the
interior.
j. POPE BROWN.
P. S.-Declined 80 points again to
Hope it is getting low enough
. please them.-J. P. B., in Southern
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
CUTICURA OINTMENT
Sweetest EmoiIicnt-PositIVeIy
unriva1ed.

Cuticura Ointment il beyond question
the most successful curative for torturing,
disfiguring humors of the skin and scalp,
including loss of hair, ever compounded,
in proof Of which a single Amounting with
It, preceded by a hot bath with C%uticura
Soap, and followed in the severer cases
by a dose Of Cuticura Resolyent Pills, il
often sufficient to afford immediate relief
in the most distressing forms Of itching,
burning and sealy humors, permit rest
and sleep, and point to a speedy cure
when all else fails. II is especially 70 in
the treatment Of infants ana children,
speedily soothing and healing the most
distressing cases.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Eddie, visiting in the country, heard a
blessing asked at the table for the FIRST
time and, c~Iinging to his mothers neck
whlmpered; What's uncle dom mamma?
| don't want to say it here" In tho
safety Of his w home his courage re.
turned and he lowered his head reycrcnt.
ly at the table, saying: pray about he
biscuit, mamma Albany Argus.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Example Of English Humor.

The bishop Of London recently re-
ceiyed a f5 note from an undertaken
who contributed it as a th~ank-oFering
because business had been so brisk.
Why should there be any further doubt
about the Englishman's possession OF
the sense Of humor?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Lawyer to Witness Never mind what
you think, we want facts here. Tell us
where you first met this man.
Woman Witness-Can't answer II. II
the court doesn't care to hear what /
think, there's no use questioning me, for
! ar not a lawyer and can't talk with.
out thinking. Boston Commercial Bull
letin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
Her Choice.

SweIlsome-I took my defeat more grace
fully after | found you had thrown me
down for Il man without Il spear of hair on
his head
Miss Coinleigh-IIl admit you have rath.
er the better of him in some ways, but
You see 1t was the inside Of thr heads
that ! was comparing Detroit Free Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

One New York actor hit another over
the head with a real ak, instead Of the
property weapon provided for the stunt.
An actor occasionally meets the desires
and expectations Of the audiencc.-Wash
lngtOn Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

. Somebody has found a blue lobster
in New York"
Blue lobster7 Pessimistic, | suppose"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
aonly One Girl,

In this country there are, according TO
the census, 81 girls to every So boys. Yet
In spite OF the census almost any boy
Will tell you that there ia only one girl.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
ShalloWa Mmrmnr-

"He talks a great deal about his family
tree"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. "a
family tree Is much ike other trees. Tho
smallest twjgs do the most r~ustling -
Washington Star.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
His Occupation,

Jones-What business are you in nowy
SMITH am in the meat business.
Jones tincredulously)-Where 10 your
shop?
SMITH haven't any shop. / am the
ham in an advertising sandwich Mime
epolis Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

The way to have broken down Jobs
patience would have been to let some
body else in the family have the holla
and complain to him about them.-E. Z.
Press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

The Medical Record springs the
query: Are the American people grow
ing shorter?" Not these days--lf leg
pulling is a preventive.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
A Fair Exchange,

King Edward has knighted the IN
ventor Of an artificial light. Turn about
is fair play. The inventor has lighted
the night
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

A ST. Louis physician says there is no
such thing as "a new woman" Well, the
old style, to use a campaign phrase, "ls
good enough for us."--N. Y. Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

The good-natured person must choose
between being continually imposed ugon
ana having a reputation for being pain
fuzzy stubborn .-Puck.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Laugh at another mans jokes and be
VII laugh with you; spring one Of your
own and you laugh hione.-Phia2tlphia
Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infaili.
PIE MEDICINE for coughs and coids-N. w.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. H. 1900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14

Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist win refund money IL PAzo
OINTMENT falls TO cure In 8 10 Ia DAYS, 5Oc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-01-14
To Cure q Cold In One nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the moneyifitf fails 10 cure.
Il. W. Groves signature is on each box. 2Jc,