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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
FAMILY ALMOST WIPED OUT
Crime Supposed to Have Been Com
mitted by Negroes.


oharIotte' ~ ~ ne 1amliy OF Isaac
LSerIy' was practically eAteflnlnateo
al Ihluhight last night Isaac LyerIy
ana ms WIFE Johh LyerIY' a son aged
~ ana hIl'e hle'Iy' daughter aged
o. were murdered Win an ak as they
Slept
MAR! III" A"oie LyerIy' aged ~ ana
= respectively were sleeping on the
second MOOR Oh I'e nome ana escaped
Ine "hoie'aIe SIau2hler'
suspected OF pelhg guilty Oh me
crime h'e negro len'htS on the LyerIy
farm nave oeeh JaIIeo'
Inc LFefIE lamliy fetlred at the
usuaI hour last night shortly AFTER
Ln'uuIEII'' mary, the eldest girl de-
secIo" S'noN IN Her room On 'he upper
"oo'' III" Gaming uef sister Adule 10
accompany Hei' sIlc "c9'ehaeu the stairs
iof Ihe purpose OF aSccrtalnlng the
'r9 mhl va, .h,
""'0n go wien
i. f,JasorfT1o ~ W. ha5 ,,~ .Is
49, ~'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Blackburn for Governor.

Paducah, Ky.--Former Congressman
g. Il. Wheeler stated tonight that
United States Senator Joe Blackburn
would announce for governor before
next Saturday night, and that Ollie
James will not make the race. He will
oppose Hager, the administration can
didate. Many prominent Democrats
had asked Wheeler to run, being as.
sured OF Blackburn's support, but he
says he is out of public life. Black.
burn and his friends will hold a confer.
ence in Louisville within a few days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

If a New Yorker couldn't have his
fling at HIobokoU, life would lose half
its charms. The little Jersey city Is
just across the river, and therefore an
ever-present mark for mirth. The
latest story IS that Of a little hoy,
whose parents had determined for rea
sons Of economy to move to Uobokcn
That night he knclt at his bedside 10
SAY his usual prayer. Bless papa and
mamma, and Sister Mary" he asked
and then he paused. Finally he re
sumod, his voice charged with sor
row: Goodbye, God" he said. ITO
morrow We move TO HObukcn."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Change in College Ownership.

DR.. L. W. Cooper, president of Whit
worth college, at Brookhaven, has pur-
chased the interest of Rev. II. c. Haw-
kins in the institution, and Mr., Hawkins
sewers his connection with the college.
The business arrangement also con
cludes DR.. COoper's connection with
Port Gibson Female college, Ct which
Mr.. Hawkins will have sole charge.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Lumbermen Meet.

The session of the South Mississippi
Lumbermen's Association held at Hat
tiesburg vas of brief duration, there
being a small attendance. 1t was de-
cided that in order for the association
to accomplish results it would be neces-
say to increase the membership, and
after adopting plans to interest the
all men n buyers Of tbs .s~ritory
an adjournment was had until Aug. Is.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Pardoned by the Governor.

The governor issued apardon to win
Rutland, a young man, and a life term
convict, sent up from Lincoln county in
1899 for murder. Rutland was still in
his teens when he killed another young
mar of about his own age, and the cir
cumstances were such that he was in
dicted, found guilty, and received the
life sentence. He is just past p, and
the prison officials report him to have
been n Of the most exemplary and
willing men of the prison population.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
C. o. D. Fight Renewed.

In the amended bill filed with Judge
Niles Of the Federal court, by tho Har-
vest King Distilling Company, renew
ing the fight for a mandatory i%njunc-
ton to compel the American Express
Company to accept and deliver c. O.
D. liquor shipments, the court is also
asked to pass on the validity of that
clause Of the Mississippi privilege tax
law imposing a privilege tax of 5000
on each local express office handling
c. O, D. liquor shipments. This is
aimed at the main defense of the COM
mon carrier, shipments Of liquor hav-
ing been refused chiefly on the ground
that the express company is so heavily
penalized by the State that it cannot
afford to deliver c. O. D. liquor in this
State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
MOVING TOWARD RIO JANEIRo.
Insurrection in State Of Matte Crosse
Reaches Huge Proportions.

Loudon-rho Leaders correspond
cnt at Lisbon says that. according to
Intelligence received there. the insur
rcction in Matte Crosse, BralIl, 70
swelling to huge proportions
The insurgents, 1t is reported, have
organized a large army, and arc
marching on Rio Janeiro, and already
have captured several cities. Gen. RI
bcrio, with 10000 federal troops. has
been sent against the reyolutionists.
Fearful carnage is reported. and
the killed are said to be already more
than 1000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS,
Investing in Mississippi Dirt.

A party Of Illinois homeseekers and
capitalists have just made al extensive
trip through the Mississippi delta and
the southwestern counties of the State.
1t is understood that members Of the
party made quite a number of realty
deals during their tour.
Parties Of homeseekers and capital.
lists have become so common in the
State during the past year that they
attract very little attention. Especially
in the delta counties are heavy invest.
ments being made in timber and farm
ing lands, and within the next year
many thousands Of acres OF wild tim.
bered tracts will be placed in shape for
cultivation. In the piney woods oun
ties the purchases of timber tracts are
less frequent than formerly, owing to
the dissemination to sell during the era
of high prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Accidentally Shot,

Little Estelle Dudley was accident.
ally shot at Utica with a 22-gauge rife.
The little girl and several other chill.
dren were playing with the loaded gun,
when it accidentally exploded. The
ball entered her cheek and came Out
through the mouth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Boys and girls who have rabbits for
pets have no idea that in some O
tries they are regarded as pests. In
Australia, notably in the districts Of
Victoria and New South Wales. the
rabbits were SO destructive that near
ly 100000 a year We're spent in errorts
10 eXterminate them. The government
OF the latter district now proposes tc
inclo9e IL, zoe acres of the most
thickly infested district with 1000
miles Of net wire fencing, A reward
of $l25,000 has also been offered for
any %eriectual plan to get rid Of tn,
rahhits
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
ouakes In New Mexico.

Albuquerque, n. M.-Two distinct
shocks Of earthquake were felt here
and at Socorro, San Marcial and 9th,
err towns south of Albuquerque. Con.
siderable damage was done to build
ings. This was the second seismic
disturbance at Socorro within ten
days, and people are sleeping out vi
doors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

LNndon-England France and Italy
have taken the lead IN a plan for a
reduction in the size of the great
armies OF Europe. England will re.
duce her army 100000 men, and
France and Italy 5000 each.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Secondhand Saints is the vivid
phrase a New England thinker has ar
Piled to the Christians who get thcjr
spiritual experiences at secondhand
from sermon. and book, and from tine
general spirit Of Christianity about
them To such souls frslhand rclig
ion usually has 10 come through some
shock, some sorrow. some ~awakcning
experience that brings struggle. aud
three, and actual casting upon God
If trials are necessary to develop US
into arst-Class disciples. are they not
really blessings in the end, no matter
how agoniling in the process?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Paris-A dispatch TO the Echo de
Paris from Tangier says the sultan of
Morocco is seriously Ill of typhoid fe.
yer. Singers and dancers are eSecut.
Ing symbolic songs and dances before
him, with the object of driving away
the evil spirits which are believed to
be causing his Illness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Daring the latter portion Of his life,
declares a writer in Eyorybody's Mag
a2ine, Emerson seemed to live much
in tho world Of souls, and came back
with difficulty to take cogutzance Of
physical affairs, ono very hot day Or,
Oliver Wendell Holmes was standing
at the corner ot fremont and School
streets, hopping his brow. holding his
hat in Il hand, with the mouth up
Emerson coming along, and seeing n
venerable man with his hat thus out
stretched, dropped a quarter in it,
and walked on, without recognizing
the cutocrat Of the breakfast table.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Observation Tower

The Vicksburg National Military
Park commission has been given au-
thority from the war department to
erect an 80-foot steel observation tower
in the park. The tower will afford the
chance to see for many miles around
NickshnrE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Kansas City-Bennett Brown, COM
missioner of the Southwestern Inter.
state Coal Operators association, m.
nounced that practically all troubles
between operators and miners have
been settled. and all mines are In op.
Grafton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Three italians Blown TO Pieces.

'ChicaEo-Three Italian lahorers
were blown TO pieces, three others
were fatally injured, and several 9th.
ors badly hurt by an rxplosion which
wrecked q shanty in Che Mclaughlin
Stonc quarry at Ballwood. & short dis.
lance northwest OF Chicago 1t ts be.
lteved to have been the work Of rob.
bers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
West Point Bonds Floated.

The city Of West Point has just dis
posed of 100000 worth of school house
bonds to Cincinnati parties at a pre-
MUM of 1925, the bonds bearing 4
per cent, interest. This is an excep-
tional premium upon municipal bonds,
and puts a stamp of approval upon
West Points credit.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
The Vatican Crumblino.

Rome--lt has long been known that
some parts Of the vatican are in bad
condition, but 1t has Just been dlscov.
cred that the palace Ia practically
falling to pieces, Even the corner
where the pope's apartment Is situat.
ed needs Strengthening, and the pom
tiff is moving out.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Revival at Potts Ca.up,

A revival was held at Potts Camp,
the services being conducted by Rev.
Robert Clark of Columbus. Much in.
terest was manifested in the meeting.
There were twenty-one additions to the
church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Petersburg, Ind Spikes driven
tight into the Southern railway switch
ut thc Jackson mine siding, eight
miles west Of here. caused the wreck
Of the fast wcst-bouud freight and
the death OF three Of its crew John
r. Tanning. fireman, W. h McWu-
Hams. engineer, and Luther Cape.
heart, brakeman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Jett confesses He Killed Mareum.

Beattyville, Kyr-Curtis Jett took
the witness stand in the Hargis trial,
admitted the assassination of Marcum,
and told the name In which the
crime was committed. "Mr. Marcuuf
had prosecuted me in several cases,
and was my bitterst enemy, and !
am the man who killed him" said Jett.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

H~opkinsville, Ky,-Rrice Edwards
and Walter Pettus met at the depot.
Edwards accused Pettus of m~aligning
hts mother and struck him over the
head with a heavy board. Pettus drew
his knife and plunged It into Edwards
side. killing him, Pettus escaped
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Farmers Institute,

President Brown of the Yazoo Coun-
ty Farmers Union announces that a
farmers institute Will be held in Yazoo
City on Tuesday, July "a, under the
supervision Of Prof. E. r. Lloyd of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

San Jose, Cal-Dr. Dayii Starr
jordan, in his lecture delivered at the
Unitarian church, located the origin
OF the recent seismic disturbance in
hehring sea and prophesied that the
next center Of trouble would be in the
vicinity OF San Leandro and Hay.
wards Chi
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
State Fair.

The directors of the State Fair As.
sosiation are quite hopeful as to the
prospects for the 1906 exposition, with
sufficient capital in sight and on hand
to carry out all their plans, and to make
the fair the most complete ever giveu.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Dreyfus Reinstated.

Despite this %sanguinary conflict,
laws were finally enacted by the
chamber of deputies reinstating Drey-
tus. who obtains the rank of a chief OF
squadron OF artillery, and Picquart,
who is made n hrigadier-general Both
houses were overwhelmingly favora-
Bile to Dreyfus and Ptcquart.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Cleveland, O,-For the fifth ame
the stork has left twins at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. David Goldman. They
have IA living children, and Goldman
says he aspires 10 be tho father OF
II more
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Crops Need Rain.

The farmers around Mt. Pleasant
cannot figure out more than an 50 per
cent cotton crop, and unless timely
rains are received the corn crop will be
almost a total failure.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Manila-The announcement is male
Of the engagement of Miss Annie Ide,
daughter of Goy.-Gen. Ide, and Bourke
Cochran. The wedding will occur In
Washington next fall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
]. G. Phelps Stokes a snclall..

New York;. O. Phelps Stokes,
Who for several years has devoted
himself to work in the slums of the
city, has formally announced that he
Will cast his lot with the soctalists
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

New Hork-Representative William
X, Hearst has made it known through
his friends that he will run as an in.
dependent democratic candidate for
governor this fall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

2. P. Landrum was appointed special
Judge by the governor to preside over
the circuit at West Point. The critical
illness of Judge Dunn's wife prevented
his attendance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20

Chicagu-Thc factories OF the Car.
los Deckmeyer Box Co. and the Heath
4 Mtlligan Paint Co. we're destroyed
by fire. The loss is estimated at
$500, 900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
GOVERNMENT WILL
FIGHT YELLOW FEVER
TAKING CHARGE OF STATE QUAR-
AkTihE STATIONS IN The
SOUTH.

South Carolina Has Already Turned
Stations over 20 Government and
Louiaisoa Is Following hftsr-The
States 10 Cede Jurisdiction Before
Compensation ls PAD.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-07-20
Gulf Coast Chautauoua.

The Gulf Coast C~hautauqua held at
Gulfport, which has just closed, was q
brilliant success.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-08-13
ROADS IN ONTARIO.
What Has Been Accomplished in One
Progressive Province in
Canada.

Consul Seyfert of Stratford furnishes
report on road building In the prov
Ince of Ontario which should attract
the attention of persons in this coun-
try interested in tTfat subject He
writes:
The province OF Ontario has 10000
miles of country roads maintained by
township and county councils. Since
the inauguration movement for bet
ter roads there is radical improve
ldent in the condition of the roads.
rhe old way of road Improvement by
statute labor which has existed for
nearly a century. and did much dur
ing pioneer days to open highways,
has been largely superseded by more
modern system of direct-tax rate
and closer supervision.
Township control Is universal in
road construction, while at the same
time county councils have undertaken
the management of a system of main
roads within the county, The work
OF the county council is devoted
chiefly to legislative functions. and
the actual oversight OF work on the
ground is left to road foremen or over
seers. The county system is aided
by the provincial government to the
extent of one-third of the entire cost
of construction. During the years
l903-4 1924 miles OF main roads were
improved at an expenditure of half
a million dollare through provincial
aid
Modern road machinery. such as
grading machines, stone crushers.
road rollers, gravel wagons and scrap
ers are in general use throughout the
province Natural gravel beds are
numerous, and care is taken to select
the best gravel in the pit, witch. I'M
der the modern system, is placed on
the roads after the earth Is consoli.
dated with the roller Bridges are
now all being built with steel supor-
structures, concrete abutments and
concrete floors
The matter Of drainage is given the
greatest attention Where under
drainage Is needed tile are used with
frequent outlets that will lead to nat
ural water-ccarses. Breakers. once
so common for carrying the water
from one side Of the road TO the other
are entirely abandoned Concrete
culyerts have taken their place. and
on the steep hills whore such surface
drainage is necessary, the roadbed
with It's high center crown is Is
smooth as on the level
In the older parts OF Ontario road
construction has long since passed the
early temporary stage, and all i'm
proyements are now made with view
OF durability Perth county. Of which
stratford is the county seat, has 1902
miles Of country highways; of this
672 miles are grayeled. and are as fine
permanent roads as caa be found IN
any coantry
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-08-13
TRIAL TRIP MADE IN SHOP
Ingenious English Device by Which
Newly Built Locomotives
Can BE Tested.

An ingenious device has been
adopted on English railways by means
OF which engines can De run on a
trial trip without leaving the scene
Of their construction and their entire
mechanism as thoroughly tested as II
on an actual railway The ->tihs
plant is fitted with revolving tires.'
into which the wheels OF the locomo-
tive fit, and by this meas a clever
representation OF the tread" Of the
permanent way Is produced The
tires Of the testing plant revolve with
the wheels OF the engine when steam
is turned on, so that an engine can
be made to r'in at fun speed, as if It
were on the metal rail, without moy-
Ing an inch in a forward direction It
often has happened that an engine
on its trial trip breaks down and will
block trafIic for some hours. But this
device obviates such a possibility
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-08-13
FRIENDSHIP A STRANGE ONE
Cat and Duck Are ChuY.is, according
to Story That Comes from
England.

We have had the usual crop of curl
osities as to nesting places and strange
families adopted by birds and animals
but nothing more diverting than a fell
lowship which exists between GER
tain ample "mouser" and a duck OF
gooselike proportions
Puss waits by the side of the pond
in which the duck takes its bath. then
the two retire In company 10 the SHADE
OF The trees and lie down in amity.
How the cat tolerates the wet feath-
ers of its comrade is a mystery; but
there they lie, the duck with one Of
it's wings spread as a shield over the
cat the tail OF the latter curled like a
very smart b2a about the neck OF its
feathered friend
SO long as the worm keeps beneath
the turf and songsters do not stoop too
how in the air the idyl lasts, and all
local life wonders
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-08-13

grow tn OF Lawton, and win make the
new hotel a paying venture. FRED
Van Duyn was formerly proprietor OF
the Manhattan hotel in Wichita. and
is one Of the best known and popular
hctel men in the Southwest
JIM Brooks owner OF the Royal, is
planning TO make numerous improve
ments He expects to add at least two
more stories to the building and sa
addition to the rear While Mr.. Van
Duyns successor in Guthrie has not
yet been granted a lease It is possible
that a wichita man VIII have charge.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-08-13
ropAys LOCAL MARKET.

Alfalfa hay, per ton $3.50.
Alfalfa hay, by bale 25o.
New Prairie hay. per ton $500.
New prairie hay. per bale zoe.
Mlllet seed 65c.
Corn. seed CSC
Bran. per 100 lbs siOO
Chops. per 100 pls. siOO.
Corn chops. per 100 lbs. sl.OO.
Wheat No. ? hard SIC.
Wheat No 9 soft SIC.
Corn. No. 2 white. 45c.
Corn. No. mixed, 4ic.
Kafflr corn IN head soc.
Kanir corn. threshed S5c.
Oats, per bp. S5c.
Pigeons. per doz.. soc.
Green hides, per h., SIZE.
Glue hides, per h., &c.
Bulls. green, per lb, SC; Bulls cured.
per h.. Z.
Egg cases. per ID. 25s
Guthrie MILLING Company.
Wheat: No. ? hard 62c; No. soft &c
Corn No. 2 white acc. No. 2 mixed 45e
Wholesale Produce by John NJ. Ese.
Hens. per 10. 6hc.
Spring chickns. pr ID. size.
Old turkey. per h.. Sc.
Pigeons. per dozen. 60c.
OLD roosters. each, l5e.
Young roosters. per h.. &c.
Fresh eggs. per dazen. l0c.
Case eggs. set up including case. e2.75.
Butter. choice dairy per lb, llc; ship
ping. pr h.. lie.
Egg cases, 25c.
Model Roller Mills.
Wheat No. . hard 62c; No. soft 62c
Corn No. white 4ee; No. 2 mixed 45c
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1906-08-13
SOME JELLY RECIPES.
Dc Not Over Cook Fruit-syrup Of he
shins-Tomato, crab-Apple and
Peach Jellies.

Save the skins OF fruits for syrups.
rejecting all decayed spots. Skins Or
peaches pears, plums and also pine.
1pples II thoroughly scrubbed. make
delicious syrups for pan-eakes. and
can also be converted into nice jel.
lies. Barely cover with water and
cook until nearly done strain and
add 70 the juice measure for meas
ure OF granulated sugar and boil down
until quite thick put In bottles and
seal carefully with paraiiin. The
juices Of peach skins. II boiled down
very strong before adding the sugar
will make a soft jelly OF very fine
flavor. Ia making any syrup or Jelly
the fruit must not be cooked donef
Il should be barely soft. for II al.
lowed 70 boil 10 pieces. the finished
jelly will be clouded, admonishes The
COmmoner.
TOMATO JELLY. stew, strain and
season the tomato to taste; soak as
much gelatin 10 the quart as you
would for any jelly and add to the
strained tomato: put into ring molds.
and when hard. put on individual
plates and MI the center in quarters
lone quarter TO be filled with
chopped white or hard-boiled egg. one
quarter with grated yolk OF egg, one
quarter with chopped olives and one
with mayonnaise dressing.
CRAB APPLE JELLY.--Cut the als
pies into pieces without removing
seeds OF cores. as they improve the
flavor Of ele selIy Set a stone jar in
pot Of hot water; pat the apples in
the jar without adding water TO them
(nnless they are very dry, in which
rase put one cup OF water to every six
pounds Of fruiD Let them bou eight
or nine hours leave in the jar all
night covered closely Squeeze ont
the juice next morning, allow pound
oi sugar to a pint OF juice. and put the
Juice over the FIRE before adding the
sugar when boiling put In the sugar
ard let boil a few minutes--two or
three; take from the fire and fll into
glasses which have been dipped in
hot water When che Jelly is cold,
pour melted parafnn wax over Il 20
seal
PEACH JELLY Crack few
peach pits and adds the Kernels 20
the peellngs OF peaohes-about a gal
Ion and half Of them; add 10 this
SIX very tart apples and boil alto
gether for half an hour; strain. take a
pint Of sugar 10 a pint OF Juice, and
boil very hard for half an hour u
should 'iell' nicely. DO not try TO
make more than quart al time, as
the iely Yili be clearer and nicer n
made in stha quantities.