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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
Al. II. Wilson in "Metz in the Alps.

Theatre patrons who look for conven-
tional rubrics and hall marks before ac-
eepting an engagement without ques-
tiap are dspriXsd of the most genuine
pleasure by permitting themselves to
remain unacquainted with A. II. Wilson,
who is the most gifted OF our singing
comedians, and the exacting theatre-go.
ers agree that they have discovered"
the most winning dialect singer since
"Fritz" Emmett sang his way into the
hearts Of thousands, to leave desolate
places when he had gone. Mr., Wilson
came to st. Louis yesterday in his new
play, "Metz in the Alps 1t was so fine
and tender an Offering that one would
like to get out requisition against Mr..
Ellis, his manager, aud soRpel him to
show cause why his gifted star should
not remain for a longer period before
audiences who pay higher price for
their entertainment, and who, too often,
asking for bread, are given stone.
"Metz in the Alps" is by far the best
vehicle Mr.. Wilson has ever had. IL is
play, to begin with, and it contains so
nice a blending Of humor and pathos and
sympathy that it touches the heart very
closely. But, above all, it gives Mr..
Wilson ample opportunity to sing and
unaffected music-Iovers will readily
agree that he has the most abundantly
musical voice before the public today.
Quiet folk, with no other ambition than
that of being able to entertain their
friends in homely, sentimental wise,
would promptly accept Mr.. Wilson's vo-
cal equipment and let that Of Cariso go,
if choice were offered to them. There is
homeliness and tenderness and an appeal
such music as is vouchsafed to few
favored souls who know that the music
schools are at best trying only to manu-
facturc that which nature once in
while permits few mortals to possess
instinctively. BY all means hear Mr..
Wilson sing, If you care for native
beauty and spontaneity in song. It is a
first-cIass supporting company, the work
Of Miss Julia Batchelder being particu-
larry admirable. Miss Gertrude Perry
leading woman, is an actress Of much
ability Lewis Dodge in st. Louis-Gl obe
Democrat, Sept. "a, 1906.
At Greenwood Opera House Wednes-
day November 7th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
new SCHEDULES
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Time Table Effective Be siunius Last
Sunday, October oath.

New time table effective on the South.
ern Railway, beginning at 1901 a. m,
Oct. 2Sth, with following changes in
passenger train schedules;
Train No, 80, west bound, arrives at
7:25 a. m.
Train No. ~, west bound, arrives at
1902 a. IN.
Train No. IS, west bound, arrives at
sos p. m.
Train No. 3, Webb and Bezoni branch,
departs 5:l5 p. m.
Train No. SO, east bound, arrives at
S:07 a. m.
Train No. 3S, east bound, arrives at
$50 p. IN.
Train No. &, from Webb and Be!2oni,
arrives at $40 a. m.
c. r. BARRIER, Agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
1.-The Little Duchess"

Countess Olgo won Hatzfeldt is coming
to the Greenwood opera house at an
early date with her splendid company
of singers, dancers and comedians in the
famous musical, Critical comedy, "'rhe
Little Duchess in which she is making
her second successful tour as star. In
the hands Of Anna Held, this clever Of
fering broke the record in attendance
at the Casino in New York, and when
she returned to the other side Of the
water, the Countess Won HatzfeIdt sue
ceeded her In the stellar role. The
principal quality that brought such
overwhelming success TO "The Little
Duchess" was its originality. It was
the first Of the Broadway productions TO
introduce "show girls" in long gowns.
Who does not remember the famous
"Sadie Girls" in their splendid Partisan
tOilettes, designed by the most eXclu-
sive costumiers Of the French capital;
or the familiar Fencing Girl, who has
been photographed and reproduced over
and over again, on everything from sofa
pillows to advertisements; and likewise
the picturesque bathing girls identified
with this production? The entire Anna
Held equipment of scenery and costumes
has been rebuilt and rciuyenated for
the present season, and will be seen
here with the Confess Olga Won HAITI
feldt and her excellent company, in
cluding Robert Lett, the popular come
dian, and fifty others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
CHARTER OF THE
MERCHANTS BANK
Publication According TO New Code
Provisions.

The charter Of incorporation of the
Merchants Bank. Of Greenwood accord
ing TO the provisions of the Code of 1906
appears in this issue Of The Common
wealth,
The Merchants Bank will open tor
business on the first of next February,
in the Hamilton building on Howard
street, with a capital stock of 100000
Among the ncorporators will he oh
served the names OF some of Green
wood S best business men, and the Com
monweaIth bespeaks for the new bank n
prosperous career.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
At the Opera House.

"The Clansman" was presented to
large crowd last Friday evening. The
play was splendidly executed by a com-
pany Of good actors.
The Donneily Il Hatfield Mirstrols
played to big crowd Tuesday evening,
and We nnhesitatingly pronounce it the
bsst minstrel show that has ever visited
this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
A SNAIL BlhLt.

There was a small blaze at the Weems-
Lockwood Furniture Factory last
Wednesday morning at about 10 o'clock.
The fire started In one of the packing
rooms near the main building of the fac
tory, but was soon put out by the use of
the company's hose protection and the
chemical engine of the citys fire depart
ment, without any material damage to
the stock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
BOddie.StanCiII.

Married, at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr., and Mrs. r. II. Boddie, near
Money, on Thursday evening, November
list, Miss Claudia Bodde and Mr.. Clyde
A. StancilI Rev. W. W. Harrison, Of
this city, officiating. The Common
wealth extends congratulations and
best wishes to the young couple.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
New Grocery Store.

The White Star Grocery Co, It'd. is
arranging to open staple and fancy
grocery business in one of Saml ].
STEMS Main Street storehouses. Mr..
W. J. Stephens, of Winona, will be in
charge as manager Of the business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
Mr.. Mills Buys Residence.

Hon. W. NJ. Hammer last week sold,
through the real estate agency OF Mr..
]. B. Phillips, house and lot in Block
50, Henry Addition, to Mr.. l.. NJ Mills,
manager OF the Western Telegraph Co,
here the consideration being S2,250.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
ChanCery Court Next Monday.

Chancery Court will convene In
Greenwood next Monday with Hon.
Percy Bell of Greenville, presiding. We
learn that there is considerable busi-
ness on the docket to be disposed of,
and the term will last perhaps full
week,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
EpwOrth LEAGUE Service.

The evening service at the Methodist
church next Sunday will be in the hands
of the League. The song service will
be attractive feature Of the program.
Come out and enjoy the service.
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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
SERIOUS TROUBLE IS AVOIDED
Only Few Minor Clashes Occur Over
Relation In France.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE serious disturb
ances that 1t was believed would en-
sue on yesterday, the first Sunday I'M
der tho new law separating church,
and state, were not realized. The SER
Vices here, In particular. passed OF
quietly. There was notable increase
in the congregations and In them
were large bodies OF men who were
determined TO prevent interruption
by rowdies.
In a few cases, rowdies entered
churches wearing their hats, and were
promptly arrested.
Reports from the provinces show
that there was great excitement at
many places. Large professions chant
ing psalms accompanied the clergy to
and from the churches. Counter DEM
cnstrations took place In several
cities, notably Perpignan and Amdens.
where the Catholics and free thinkers
came into collision, necessltating In
reference by the police. Several OF
the demonstrators were injured. Bish-
op de Briy, while receiving the Of
dclal notice to leave the bishopric OF
Meaux In the morning, suffered vio-
lent nervous shock and fell uncon-
srious. Later, however, he recov-
cred
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

work is not in a more advanced condi-
tion while the others complain that IL has
been rushed with such haste that there
has been insufficient preparation for the
hygiene and comfort of the employees.
AS a matter of fact neither criticism il
just 1t would have been impossible to
go quicker than the commission has
gone. for such quickness would have
meant insufficient preparation. On the
other hand, togrefuse to do anything UNI
til every possible future contingency had
been met would have caused wholly UNI
warranted delay. The right course to
follow was exactly the course which has
been followed Every reasonable prepara-
ton was made IN advance, the hygienic
conditions in especial being made as
nearly perfect as possible; while on the
other hand there has been no tiRid re-
fusal 10 push forward the work because
of inability to anticipate every possible
emergency, for, of course, many defects
can only be shown by the working OF the
system in actual practice.
In addition to attending to the health
of the employees. II is of course neces-
sary to provide for policing the zone.
This Is done by police force which at
present numbers over 200 men, under
Capt. Stanton. About one-hfth of the
men are white and the others black.
In different places I questioned some 20
or so of these men, taking them at ram
and In discipline. With one exception all
the white men l questioned had served
in the American army, usually in the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

American worl<ingman in the United
States has no concern whatever in the
question a TO whether the rough work
on the isthmus. which is performed by
aliens in any event, is done by aliens
from one country with black skin
or by aliens from another country
with a yellow skin. Our business is
TO dig the canal as efficiently and as
quickly as possible; provided always
that nothing Is done that Is inhumane
to any laborers, and nothing that in
terferes with the wages OF or lowers
the standard of living of our own
workmen. Having in view this prin-
ciple | have arranged to try several
thousand Chinese laborers. This il de-
sirable both because we must try to
find out what laborers are most eff
cient, and furthermore. because we
should not leave ourselves at the
mercy of any one type OF foreign
labor At present the great bulk OF
the unskilled labor on the isthmus Is
done by West India negroes chiefly
from Jamaica, Barbados, and the other
English possessions. Ono OF the gov
errors of the lands in question has
shown an unfriedly DISPOSITION 10 our
work and has thrown obstacles in the
way of our getting the labor needed;
and " 10 highly undesirable 10 give
any outsiders the impression however
III founded that they are indispensa-
BILE and can dictate terms to us.
The West India laborers are fairly,
but only fairly. satisfactory. Some OF
the men do very we'll indeed; the bet
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

and dropped 1t in the mail box. Then
he started on brisk walk.
Suddenly there came a command
from behind him.
Hands up!"
Up went his hands and the robbers
went through his pockets. He smiled
grimly as the holdups secured only a
few dollars In silver, and he thought
with pleasure of the money he had
put In the mail box In Uncle Sans
care. The robbers went away com.
planning of the small amount they Sc
cured. and the treasurer went home.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
PUSH FRISCO Case
GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE Ac-
TON IN SCHOOL PROBLEM.
TO BRING INJUNCTION SUIT
In ths United States Court TO Re-
strain the Board of Education
from Carrying Out Its Order.

San Francisco. Cal. Dec. 16.-The
developments In the international
controversy of the segregation of the
Japanese school children yesterday
Indicate that the United States gov
eminent Is preparing to take drastic
action through he federal district at
torneys office against the board OF
education. Exactly what form this
legal procedure will take has not been
made public, but It is now officially
intimated that 1t will be an injunction
suit brought In the United States
courts TO restrain the board OF educa-
ton from carrying out It's order seq
regating Japanese pupils In the ORR
entail schools.
Assistant Attorney James Mercy
nolds arrived yesterday In this city
from Washington to look into the
and he spent the greater part of the
day In close consultation with Unit
ed States Attorney Devlin.
All parties concerned maintained
absolute secrecy as to the result OF
the conference, but II Is known that
the case OF the segregation OF the
Japanese school children, although 1t
was gone into In every phase.
was not the whole topic. They
refused to make any statement as to
what action the authorities at Wash
ington contemplated and also to ex-
press any opinion as to the probable
legal procedure In the case. He left
on a late train last night for Wash
ington. whore he will make report
to the attorney general on the situa-
ton In this city.
United States Attorney Devlin stat
ed that he expected TO receive deiihite,
instructions as to the manner In which.
he Will proceed In the case at any,
minute, and he has intimated that an
Injunction, restraining the board OF
education from carrying out the seq
regation order may be applied for In
the federal courts,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
SEE WAR POSSIBILITY.
European Powers Long Have Dis
cussed Expected Conflict.


cussed Expected Conflict.
Berlin. Dec. 16.--The relations be-
tween the United States and Japan
excite extraordinary interest. both In
government and diplomatic circles,
here. Emperor William discussed
the question with several persons re-
Gently. and Is thoroughly informed re-
garding President Roosevelt's person
al views on the subject. 1t Is be-
leved that Russia's more resolute
attitude against Japan's requests for
trade and colonists' rights on the
Amur river and Siberia and for fish.
cry privileges on the adjacent Rus
sian coasts, Is partly due to the dis
cussion of the California school ques-
tion between The United States and
japan. The Russian foreign Office
has been subjected to steady diplo-
matte pressure on the part OF Japan
in the effort TO obtain these far reach
ing rights.
Among German military and naval
officers the possibility OF conflict be-.
tween the United States and Japan
has been quite freely discussed, and
the professional views appear to
agree that Japan would take the
Philippine islands and place upon the
United states the necessity of con-
Quoting across the Pacific prolonged
sea and land campaigns which would
call for immense operations against
great natural obstacles.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
Frogs March to Winter Quarters.

For the first time In years the resi-
dents of northern Chester county to-
day saw a frog parade. Fully 100
frogs of all ages. ranging from frogs
score of years old to this springs
youngsters, left the schoolhouse pond
In Warwick township this morning
and marched along the road to the
falls of French creek, whore they took
up their winter quarters.
Migrations Of frogs In large bodies
are seldom seen. especially at this sea-
sLn of the year. 1t Is believed bv aid
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
HE FOOLED THE HoLDUP MEN.

ing with considerable amount OF
money in his possession, fortunately
the greater part OF which was In cur
rency.
He got of car quite a distance out
In the West end and turned on side
street toward his home. when he no
ticed that he was being followed by
two suspicious looking men. Quick as
fash he pulled an envelope out OF
his pocket. addressed 1t to himself,
stamped It nut the currency insite 1t
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
Sends Special Message to Co gress Giving Re-
suits Of His Observations in Canal Zone
Rep les to Critics and Makes
Recommendations.
Recommendations.

for the good and steady men of course
continue at the work. Yet astonish-
ing progress has been made in both
cities. In Panama 80 per cent OF the
streets that are to be paved at all are
already paved with an excellent brick
pavement laid in heavy concrete, q few
of the streets being still in process of
paving. The sewer and water services
in the city are of the most modern hy-
gienic type, some of the service hay-
ing just been completed.
In Colon the conditions are peculiar
and 1t is as regards Colon that most of
the very bitter complaint has been
made. Colon is built on a low coral
island. covered at more or less shallow
depths with vegetable accommodations
or mold, which affords sustenance and
strength to many varieties of low
surface of the island is covered with
water at high tide. the average height
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
!, Ereed Of a Murder CHARGE.

Dubuque.-The case of the State VS..
Jos. Woodhouse, charged with as.
sault with attempt to murder, was
given to the jury, resulting In the
acuuittal OF the defendant Wood
house resided at Braf Station on the
Great Western. In an alteration
with the postmaster at Graf, Wood
house pulled a revolver and fred
bullet. grazing his adyersary's head.
The jury held shooting was done
simply to scare the postmaster and
that the injury was purely accidental.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
wou,d Give Rjohts to Neoroes

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 16.--Repre
sentative Roberts of Massachusetts
introduced a Till yesterday making
t',e noncommissioned officers and en-
listed men Of Companies e. G and ID.
Twenty-fifth infantry, the negroes dis
charged from the service by order OF
The president. eligible for re-enlist-
ment in the military or naval service.
The bill is intended to restore to
these men all the rights lost under
he order OF discharge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
Poor Motherl

81 saw the doctor at your house
this morning" said Naybor.
Yes" replied Popley, that boy of
mine climbed out on the back roof
when we told him not to-"
And fell off and broke his"
Nary fall! but my wife tried to
whip him for 1t, and now she's a
nervous and nhvsical wreck"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
In Bad Shape.

II heard your new stenographer
boasting that he can work the type
writer like lightning"
That's about right. When he gets
through with the job It looks very
much as II lightning had got its work
In on It."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
Intended Victim Dumps His Money Int
MaiIbox and Thus Saves II.

A west end man had an experience
reesntIy that made his hair stand on
end and had 1t not been for his quick
wit in devising a means OF getting out
of the dificulty it might have cost him
dearly, says the Duluth News-Tribune.
He is the treasurer of local lodge
end was returning home frup q meet
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

residents that the frogs deserted the
pond, which has been their breeding
place for years, because the water Is
too low.-Pottstown Correspondence
Philadelphia Press.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
EInea fnr shootInn Bows.

Boone.--willlam Coleman. who was
mixed up In the watermelon scrape
at Fraser last summer. and filed
three boys full OF buckshot. was fined
$3.50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

The following Is the text OF President
AooSeveits special message to congress
on the subject of the Panama canal:
To the Senate and House OF Representa-
tives:
In the month of November visited the
xethmas Of Panama. going over the
also visited the cities of Panama and
Colon, which are not in the zone or
under the United States flag, but as to
which the United States government,
certain sanitary purposes. chose the
month OF November for my visit partly
because II is the ralnest month OF the
year, the month in which the work goes
Forward at the greatest disadvantage,
mad enc of the two months which the
medical department of the French Canai
company found most unhealthy.
Following the Introduction to the mes
sage the president gives resume or his
programme during the days he was on
The isthmus, and then says:
At the outset 1 wish to pay tribute
20 the amount of work done by tne
Preach Canal company under very oii1 i
quit circumstances. Many or the puiiu,
ngs they put up were excellent ana
ere still in use, though, naturally, the
houses are now getting out or repair ana i
are being used as dwellings only untli
the work they did in the Culebra cut
and some of the work they did In Dig
ging has been of direct and real beneht.
Investment than the $40, 100000 which 1t
paid to the French company for, %orf
and betterments, including especially the
Panama railroad.
An Inspection on the ground at the
height of tho rainy season served to con-
vince nae of the wisdom of congress In
refusing to adopt either high-level or
q sea-level canal. There seems to be a
universal agreement among all people
competent to judge that the Panama
route, the one actually chosen, Is mucn
Darien routes
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Next day the letter containing the
money was delivered safely to his Of
fee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
PRESIDENT ON PANAMA

th's horsst ~orniairt was tvpicat Of
what occurred when investigated most
OF the other honest complaints made TO
me. That is. where the complaints
were not made wantonly or malicious
~, they almost always proved due to
failure to appreciate the fact that
time was necessary In the creation
ana completion of this titanic work in
a trooic wilderness. II Is impossible
TO avoid some mistakes In building a
giant canal through undiscovered
mountains and swamps. while at the
same time sanitating tropic cities, and
providing for the feeding and general
care of from 20, 900 to 500 workers.
The complaints brought TO me, either
or insufficient provision in caring for
some OF the laborers, or of failure to
finish the pavements of Colon, or of
failure to supply water, or of failure
to build wooden sidewalks for the use
of the laborers in the rainy season.
on investigation proved, almost with
out execution. tn he due merely To the
utter inability of the commission to do
everything at once.
Unjust Criticism.
Care and forethought have been exer-
cised by the commission, and nothing has
reflected more credit upon them than
their refusal either to go ahead too fast
or to be deferred by the fear of criticism
from not going ahead fast enough. 1t X
curious to note the fact that many OF
the most severe critics of the commission
criticise them for precisely opposite rea-
sons, some complaining bitterly that the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Good INK WIN beat ennything n
this world.-Josh Billinga