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New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
BURNING AUTO B0MBARDs PARTY.
Revolver in Machine Explodes While
Tourists Run for Their Lives.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. I

Egg Harbor City, n J.. April "A new tour
ing automobile, valued at $4,000. and owned by
John Hale of New York. was burned on the
Philadelphia and Atlantic City Boulevard here
shortly after midnight this morning.
Mr.. Hale and a touring party, including sew
eral women. had just left here after filling the
gasolena tank, and had proceeded only few
squares when the took fire. In an instant
the machine was envelOped in flames. compel
ling the occupants TO leap hurriedly for their
lives The chauffeur tried to smother the flames
and was badly burned. One of the women of
the party tainted. and another, by a wild dash
10 the car. saved her dog
revolver and cartridges carried in the car
suddenly began popping Although the accident
occurred within ten feet of a small stream. no
one dared attempt to throw water on the ma
chine while the cartridges continued to explode
II was three hours before the flames died out
leaving only a of twisted and burned iron
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
CAMPAIGN FUND CHARGE
Boston Official Says Contribution
Wds Made to Lodges Secretara.

Boston. April 2-District Attorney John B.
Moran while addressing the Legislative Com
mlttee on Counties. made plea for additional
assistance to-day, comparing his department
with that of New York City. where he said. Je-
rome with 119 assistants disposed of fifteen
Thousand cases, while he with only three assist
ants handled three thousand two hundred
AS an illustration of the kind of cases, scores
or which he says are brought to him which
neither he nor his assistants have time TO in
Vestsate, Mr.. Moran cited charges brought to
MS attention by John G., Bestgen. of Quincy
VINO says thar Inder promise of aid in securing
consulate in Germany he made several con-
trloutions to the Republican campaign fund and
mat In 1904 he paid to Robert G.. Proctor Sem
ator Lodges private secretary, at MI Proctor's :
request, the sum of S225 for the campaign fund;
that this amount was never turned over to the
state committee and did not appear
This case ought to be investigated at once -
declared Mr.. Moran, "and 1 need help to do it -
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS MEET
President Smith Contends for Court Review
in Rate Regulation

Washington. April 2-The eighteenth annual con-
vention Of the National Association OF Railway
Commissioners was called 10 order to-day by Pres
ident ". G. Smith, of South Dakota. Chairman
Knapp, OF the Interstate Commerce Commission,
briefly addressed the convention extending the del
egates welcome and emphasizing the Importance
OF the subjects with which the railway commits
sioners are dealing and the objects and purposes
for which they assembled here
President Smith then delivered his annual ad-
dress, large part OF which was devoted TO discus
sing railway rate regulation. He declared that anv
law passed that does contain absolute rules for
deciding what is a reasonable rate. what is a rea-
sonably remuneretive rate, and does not establish
the constitutional right TO appeal would fail in its
object
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03

It's easier to look than to think.
So we were showing our Spring
overcoats to men and boys before
they were thinking of them
The early buying which resulted
has shown that the lighter greys with
velvet collars and bit fitted in at the
waist are popular-especially with
the younger men.
The straight-back-knee-length coat
of dark fabric is in equally good
taste. and a bit more conservative.
For bOys-shOrt tan covertS are
the real thing, though a few mothers
fancy three-quarter length greys.
We have both, of course.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores
25s s42 1850
Warren St 18th 81 s2nd 81
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
LoUDENsLAGER TO BE SECRETARY.
To Succeed overstreet in Republican Con-
gressional Committee
rFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

washington April 2-The House leaders have
practically agreed Representative Loudenslager'
Of New Jersey as their selection for secretary of
the Republican Congressional Committee, TO sue
ceed Representative overstreet. OF Indiana The
committee was organized at joint caucus OF the
Senate and the House "Wednesday night. The
various delegations now canvassing for com
rnitteemen to represent the different states. The
committeeman will hold a caucus 10 select their
officers. but the slate is made up by the leaders
,p s5vance and Speaker Cannons influence has
rnuch 10 do with the selections. The appointment
OF Representative Loaaenslager VII place the
New York and New Jersey Congressman. AS al
ready announced, Representative Sherman, of New
York is 10 be chairman OF the COMMITTEES.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
PHILIPPINE COURT REVERSED.

Washington. April 2.-In the case of Aguedo Ben
dicto de Ia Rama against Esteban de la Rama, the
action of the Supreme Court OF the Philippine ISL
ands was reversed by the Supreme Court of the
United States to-day. This an action for d.
vorce and alimony instituted by Mrs. de la Rama
against her husband The Philippine decided
that neither entitled TO divorce and the wife
brought the case this court The important
question was that of Jurisdiction Justice Brown,
who delivered the opinion. admitted this 10 be a
delicate point but held the property in
volved exceeded $4,000 in value the court was
justified in considering the question. Justices
White Peckham. Holmes and Day dissented.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03

our LEGISLATURE TO adopt the good and 10 reject
the bad
He quoted a New York agent who said; II tfe
Armstrong report is enacted into law by the Legis
I4turp 4 intend TO turn and write $4,000 OF de-
far~ed dividend policies before the first OF next
January because / know that there are thousands
Of men in New York who prefer that kind OF nSUF-
.,nca to any other And il seemed 10 me- con
tfDues SIr. TarbeIl. that he very sensible
man. and that he could not have made better
resolution.
Robert Olyphant a trustee of the Mutual Life
and chairman of the expenditure committee.
criticised in the latest Truesdale report. when
asked if ne had resigned as trustee. he said he
had not resigned and had not considered s-ics
"a efe
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
BACK TO NATURE
Natural Food for the Old DANES Use.

For : months Grape-Nuts was my almost sole
food" writes a New York City woman.
Il had become a complete wreck. SO to speak.
had appetite relish for any kind of food.
lost flesh dreaded the simplest daily tasks and
was dragging out q most wretched existence
The Grape Nuts food took hold OF me al once.
renewing all Ihe Vigor of my nature, sno my
work became a pleasure 10 me instead OF hard-
ship. This was years ago. and this happy
condition has remained, except when 81 TIMES
I have left OF Grape-Nuts. Whenever olo SO
Nature speedily brought me back 10 the heaiIh-
giving dief-back 10 Grape-Nuts and the JOY OF
renewed health" Name given Dy POSTUM W.
Battle Greek, Mich. I'M,
There's reason Read the little book. INC
Bod u Wellyflle," .n phss-
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
PRAY FOR cARNEelE's GENEROSITY.

TBy Telegraph The Tribune.l
Atlanta April AT meeting of ministers
OF the Evangelical Association of Atlanta to-day
it was decided to pray that the purse strings of
Andrew Carnegie be loosened during his coming
visit to Atlanta A resolution was offered. after
an appeal for aid for the medical missionary
college. Mr.. Carnegie is very wealthy said
the Rev. T P Cleveland. who offered the
luton. Il believe in the efficacy of prayer. and
hope our united petitions may have the effect OF
inducing Mr.. Carnegie to give literally to mis-
slons when he comes here
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
TO RAISE NO ISSUE WITH AUSTRIA
Mr.. Francis to Present Mr. Storer's Letters
of Recall.

Washington. April 2--The State Department has
no disposition TO make issue with the Austrian
government over the status of Mr.. Storer. 1t has
arranged to have Mr. Francis. the newly qualified
ambassador, present the letters Of recall Of Mr..
storer and the former in Difference 10 the wishes
OF the department. will not avail OF all OF the time
thar he might ordinarily take before proceeding
To his post but will sail the 22d from New York.
In the mean time. in view Of the fact that there is
5ttie or no business of diplomatic nature re-
nIsrine prompt treatment Vienna. IL is regarded
80 inmaterial whether not Mr.. Rives Is recoS~
nized charge.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington. April 2.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations TO the Senate to-day:
Commissioner of the District OF Columbis-HENRY
B. r MCFARLAND.
Consul at birmingham. England-ALBERr HAL
STEAD, District OF Columbia
Secretary OF Embassy TO Rio Janeiro, Brazil
GEORGE I. LORILLARD. Rhode Island.
Secretary the Legation Copenhagen. Denmark
CHARLES RICHARDSON. Massachusetts
collector OF Customs District OF Niagara, New York
John A MERRITT. New
Collector Customs, District of Castine Maine
JOHN N VOGELI-
Postmaster At washington BENJAMIN
RLRNES Of Jersey.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
PREPARE TO FIGHT FLOODS.
LBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune ]

BY Telegraph 70 Tho Ir1bune,
Memphis. April ALI river signs point TO the
highest water, and consequently the heaviest
strain the levees. that the Mississippi Valley
has experienced for several years and both state
and government forces preparing for hard
fight prevent any creYasse occurring. Above
raj banks and floating fences. sections of cabins
and other debris Of wrecked homesteads seen.
On the government feet of relief steamers steam is
kept up day and night, and barges have been loaded
with sacks of earth. ready to dispatch to weak
in leVeeS.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
SENATOR WARNER LOSES VOTE.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune


Kansas City, No. April 2-Senator William
Warner who arrived in Kansas City yesterday,
all the way from Washington to help the
Republican city ticket by speaking in Conven-
tion Hall and casting his vote tomorrow. He
will be unable 10 carry out the latter part OF the
programme Senator Warner left mis- home
when he went TO Washington. The election
commissioners found that he had moved, and his
name was accordingly erased from the registra-
tiOn books.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
STUDENTS FINED FOR RIoTINe.

BY Telegraph to The Tribunel
New Haven, April 2.-Three of the four
Yale students who were arrested early Sunday
morning for riOting on the Green, in a mob of
five hundred men, women and boys. were let off
in the city court this morning with flnes of So
The fourth discharged.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
JEFF DAVIS WINS NOMINATION.

Little Rock. Ark. April 2-UnofiCial return
from every county in the state show that Gov
ernor jefferson Davis defea,ed senator Berry ~
about 1CCpo majority for the nomination rl,
United States Senator in last weeks prigar,
efer Iion.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
ALBERT HALsTEAp A CONSUL

Washington. April 2.-The President has decided
TO appoint Albert Halstead American Consul at
Birmingham. England. to succeed his brother. Mar
shall Halstead resigned. Mr.. -HaIstead is Wash
ington newspaper correspondent and is the Of
MiIrat Halstead.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
NO WATER FAMINE IN COLON.

washington. April 2.-Reports OF an impending
rnent by cable from Chief Engineer Stevens 10 the
effect that he has the situation completely in
no ono viii sufsE
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
AN ANTI-PoLYoAMY AMENDMENT.

Washington. April 2-senator Platt to-day pre-
sented 20 the Senate joint resolution adopted by
the New York Legisls ture. inviting other states
cooperate In endeayorng TO amend the Constitu-
ton OF the United States more srsctnSly - pun
ish and prohibit polySSmy.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03

as9c @ power and practices of the pipe line owners
1b t~oGlo nave salutary effect the conduct Of
New-York tribune., 1906-04-03
SAYS JEROME MUST REsPo

instruct you that it is within your tp23sbe In
This county The matter ! now give 10 SU SU" III
charge YOU may and II is your duty TO 70 Vl,i a. nro
District Attorney OF the county beIOiS 49, btve
duce any evidence ne may nave yI ilaS a,,s, Tre-
I1ou,,edSe of fouchinE upon crime You plusl ~
snnos tb nresentnent of the last grand jury spoHs
shs sxntb snd also that the District Attorney tod
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
New Firm at Sidou.

Mr.. ID. Fink, OF Thornton, was 10 the
city Monday, having stopped over here
on his return from st. Louis, where he
has been for the past week purchasing
a new stock Of goods for the new store
that Fink g. Harris will shortly open at
sidon. A large and complete stock of
general merchandise will be carried at
the Sidon store which viii be in charge
of Mr.. Fink. Mr.. Harris will conduct
the Thornton store.
Mr.. Fink came to Yazoo county @ or
years ago and was for some time in bust
ness at CampbelIsyille where he was
very successful, going from there to
Thornton. He is most excellent gen.
tleman and possesses splendid qualitlca-
lions. We are glad to note his contin-
ued and deserved success. -Yazoo News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Costello Kills kupfalt ii seld- Defense

In difficulty on shanty boat near
the Yazoo River wharf last Sunday
morning about o'clock, Mike Costello
shot and killed Paul Kupfalt. Both par
ties were painters by profession. Kup-
falt was shot in the stomach and died in
about II hours after being wounded.
Costello was tried before Justices Mont
gomery and Vardaman on Tuesday after
noon. Self-defense was the plea and re-
suited in Costello being discharged from
custody. Costello was defended by
Messrs. MeClurg, Gardner & Whiting
ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Petition For Pardon.

To Hon. Jas. X. yardaman, Governor OF
the State of Mississippi:
At the Winter Term of the Circuit
Court of Lefore county, State of Missis-
sippi. 1890, was convicted OF Rape and
given life sentence in the state peni-
Tertiary. have now served more than
fifteen years on said term, and have
always endeavored to make good and
obedient prisoner, and for my good con-
duct as prisoner | refer you to the en-
ployes and officials of the Parchman
state convict farm whom have served
under since my confinement at that
place, and all others under whom have
served since the date of my sentence.
If pardoned by your Excellency / prom
Use to make good citizen. For full
pardon | ever pray.
Signed DOCK yDONLEY,
Convict No. So.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Low Rates Via the Y. s NJ. v. R.R.

For the spring meeting New Memphis
Jockey Club, April 10th to May 18th
round trip tickets to Memphis will be
sold at one and one-thrd fare; date Of
sale April 18th and 10th, limited to May
10th; also April 18th to May 9th inclu-
sive, limited to three days from date of
sale.
For the Mississippi Pan-American
Conference, April 9Th and 18th, round
trip tickets to New Orleans will be sold
at rate of one fare plus % cents; tickets
good returning until April 18th; date of
sale April ID and 4th.
W. II. MUSTANG. Ticket Agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Greenwood Meat Market.

Mr.. T. H. Holmes is now manager of
the Greenwood Meat Market at No. 200
Main Street, and respectfully solicits
the patronage of the public. This mar
ket handles Kansas City meats exclu-
sively and is prepared to fill all orders
promptly and satisfactorily. Mr.. Holmes
is giving the business his close personal
attention and will appreciate your or
ders.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Teachers Examinations.

Teachers Examinations will be held
at the court house in Greenwood on the
following dates. to-wit:
For white teachers on the first and
third Fridays and Saturdays in April.
For colored teachers on the second
and fourth Fridays and Saturdays in
April. M
1t ia important that all teachers In the
county attend these examinations.
W. M. PETEET,
Supt. Education Of Leflore Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Blind Tiger Operators In the Tolls,

Joseph Lomax and John Dobey, both
negroes, were tried by Mayor Vardaman
last Monday for selling whisky. City
and State cases were made against both,
and fine of 500 and 30 days on the
county farm was imposed in each case.
J. G. Hill, another negro, was tried for
unlawful retailing Wednesday on the
same evidence. Hill was given the same
fine and sentence by the Mayor as was
imposed in the above cases.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Chr Commonwealth
J. L. GILLESPIE, EDITOR.
Henderson s Baird, Wholesale and Re.
tall Hardware.

We direct your special attention to
the attractive advertisement of Messrs.
Henderson & Baird, wholesale and retail
hardware dealers, in this issue of The
Commonwealth. This staunch firm con-
ducts the largest and most extensive
hardware business in the Delta. Their
stock is simply enormous and consists
of everything in the hardware line.
Their stock includes from the cheapest
to the best articles made, and their pri-
ces are right. Messrs. Henderson Il
Baird's building is the handsomest, most
arranged and largest of any
exclusive hardware house in the State,
and their volume of trade is immense.
Such an establishment is credit to any
city and we wish for its progressive
continued success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Greenwood Furniture Co.

The Greenwood Furniture Co. comes
to the front again this week with a page
announcement of bargains for the peo-
pie Of Greenwood and surrounding coun-
try. Don't fail to read every word in
this attractive advertisement. If you
need anything in the furniture line it
will be worth your time to inspect this
stock before purchasing else
where.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Citation.
State Of Mississippi.

State Of Mississippi.
To Mrs. s. =. Smith and J. d. Dickson:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court Of the County of
Leflore, in said State, on the End Mon
day Of May, A. d. 1906, at rules, to de-
fend the suit in said court of C. e.
Thomas, wherein you and the Green
wood Furniture Company are defend
ants. This 10Th day of March, A. ID.
1906. c. W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
GwIN q MoUNGER, Solicitors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
New Residences to be Erected.

Messrs. J. e. Mann and r. G. King
have purchased desirable lots from
Judge Kimbrough ON West Washington
street, opposite the home OF DR.. Math-
ews, and will erect handsome residen-
ces thereon at an early date. This is a
very desirable location and the new res
licences will be magnificent structures.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Scales.
We are here with the goods.
Fountains Announcement,

The half-page announcement of the
popular store Of W. 7. Fountain, which
appears in this paper, contains many in
and attractive bargains for
the careful buyer. Mr.. Fountains stock
is one Of the largert and best selected
ever brought to Greenwood,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Bonnet and Akron Sale.

The Guild will have Bonnet and
Apron Sale at The Wardrobe, April 3rd,
beginning at 10 o'clock. Quite lot of
pretty bonnets for children as we'll as
for ladies will be on sale, and your pat
ronage will be appreciated.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

Mrs. Spurrier makes the sweetest
pictures of babies you ever saw. Have
the little fellows photographed before
the weather gets too warm. Special
attention given to copying, enlarging
and finishing for amateurs. Gallery over
postoffice.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

Every mother should know that Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly
safe for children to take. 1t contains
nothing harmful and for coughs, colds
and Group is unsurpassed. For sale by
Raines' drug store and Chambers drug
store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Odd Fellows Cemetery Association.

The Ladies Odd Fellows Cemetery
Association will meet at the residence
of Mrs. Whitehead next Tuesday after
noon at o'clock. All members are re-
quested to be present, as business of
Importance is to be transacted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
DR.. w. r. Lowrey Next Sunday.

DR.. W. t. Lowrey, President of Mis-
sissippi College, will preach at the Bap.
fist church in this city next Sunday
morning and evening. All are cordially
invited to attend these services.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

The Harvey & KitcheIl Brick Plant
have the very best facilities for loading
sand in large quantities, and solicit
your orders for same. Do not buy until
you have written them at Carrolton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Strawberry and Bag Sale.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist
church will have a Strawberry and Bag
Sale at the Greenwood Furniture Store,
Thursday, April 5th. Your patronage
solicited. -
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

Contractor 7. J. Harvey, of the Harvey
& Kitchell Brick Plant, will give his
personal attention to the building bust
ness in Greenwood this season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
Dump Cart FOR Sale.

One first-class Dump Cart and set of
harness for sale cheap for cash. Apply
to the Mann Hardware Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

Do you contemplate building? II so
get prices on brick and sand from The
Harvey & Kitchell Brick Plant, Carroll
ton, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
WANT

WANTED BY Chicago wholesale and
mail order house, assistant manager
imam or woman fof this county and ad-
Joining territory. Salary $40 and ,ex-
penses paid weekly; expense money adj
yanced. Work pleasant; position per-
manent. No investment or experience
required. Spare time valuable. Write
at once for full particulars and enclose
self-addrcsscd envelope. "Snperinten-
dent" i32 Lake st., Chicago, lii.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

Big lot new commercial stationery
just received at The Commonwealth Of
fee. Send us your orders for all kinds
of printing, sg.s
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

A satisfied customer is the
best advertiser. That is the
reason Weiler's Jewelry Store
is so well known.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
ScATES

Hot Drinks are all that they should be
Dur coffee is unexcelled.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
ScATFS PaRfOR

Open day and night. Our COFFEE Is
unexcelled.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
SCATES.

There are candies and candies but
none like Scates. Fresh twice a week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

The Commonwealth office has printed
complete line of Blanks for Justices
of the Peace, and is prepared to fill all
orders for same promptly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30

Old gold and silver taken in
exchange for anything you
want at WeiIer's, the reliable
jewellers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-03-30
How People Save Their Money
Absolute Security Modern
Methods, Courteous Treatment,

BY deposting it in good, reliable institution,
where it is not only safe, but where it will be
earning interest The Greenwood Savings Bank
fully meets the public's needs, and tenders it's
services to all who believe in being on the safe
side. One Dollar will open your account and Sc
cure you the loan of Home Savings Bank in
which to accumulate your small savings.