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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

By shilling subscriptions the walk.
ing stick and fan which are to he pre-.
scented to King Edward and Queen
Alexandra when they open the South
African exhibition have been pur,
chased, both English and Dutch hay.
Ing contributed the money. The stick
Is Of rhinoceros horn, and came orig.
inally from an Old chief of the Ba.
mangwato Kaiirs, while the fan Is
composed Of a magnificent collection
of ostrich feathers, with handle and
arms of South African gold. An a."
surmounted by a crown, is got in dia.
monds into the handle,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Freight Trains Meet head.on

Oakland City, Ind.--Freight trains
Nos. So and 40 on the Southern
railroad had a head.end colliuon near
Hartwell, Ind, Saturday and thirty
cars We're completely wrecked and
two engines demolished. The property
loss will reach $4,000. The engineers
and hremen escaped by Jumping.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Victoria, ToX-Felix Powell, I ne.
gro convicted OF completely In the
killing Of Mrs. A. j. Condit ant. hen
-four children at their home near Edna
on Sept &c, 1905, was hanged here
Tuesday In the presence Of fully 5000
people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Mrs. Sage is finding good Use for
the millions which "uncIe Russell
boarded, Incidentally, MIR, Rockelel.
Ter aud Mr.. Carnegie had better look
sharp or a woman will beat them at
their W game.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Japan's exports Of porcelain ware
TO the United States are increasing
rapidly, They were about s2.Sp3. geo
worth in 1906, against $1,000. 000
worth In 1905, and three and oaehalf
times as much as In 1902.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Miss Waueta TOskatOmba is a full,
blood Choctaw maiden, with a good
education and worth $l0O,0 00 in her
own right, who announces tina, she
would rather devote herself to works
OF charity than to think OF mairi.
mony.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Worcester Telegram; The British
government has raised the salary of
the British ambassador to the United
States to $4,000, the same that is paid
to the president of this country. They
have so many thousand beggars in
London that such large salaries arc
not missed by the people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
oreoon Accents Invitation

Washington. d, C.--The governor
Of Oregon has notified Acting Secre-
tary Oliver of the acceptance of the
war departments invitation to the
Oregon national guard to participate
with the coast artillery In joint drills
this summer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

DR.. W. G, Grace, the veteran English
cricketer, has been the recipient OF
many gifts as proof of his prowess at
the national game, but none so TN.
usual ms that Of three young pigs
which a Worcestershire farmer sent
him, In recognition of a great batting
feat which he witnessed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Young Mr.. Garfield, the new secre-
tary of the interior, finds his name
too long to sign a thousand times a
day. Why doesn't he cut down the
flames Rudolph" to plain "J.'? OF
course, everyone vii! understand he
really Isn't that.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Texas Negro HANGED.

Victoria, Tex, April S.--Felix Pow.
ell, a negro convicted Of completely
in the killing of Mrs, A. ]. Condit and
her four children at their home near
Edna on Sept. rs, 1905, was hanged
here
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Mother and Child Burned.

Milwaukee, Wis. - CHINA Fischel
Carggia and her 6-year-old daughter
wer burned to death tolay when q
boarding house, kept by the woman's
husband in West Allis, was burned to
the ground.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

An astronomical clock. which cost
$4,000, was lately presented to King
Alfonso, of Spain, by the Republic OF
Peru. A figure representing the Muse
Of Astronomy holds 1t. The zodiac,
stars. figures. etc, are made Of lapis
lazuli, gold. and precious gems,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Mobile, Ala.--The general wage
adjustment committee of the engi.
neers employed IN the. Mobile &
Ohio railroad between Mobile and st.
Louis wer refused an increase In
wages Of 10 and is per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
SMettanham's Snnrcnnnr

London, Eng kim Edward has
approved the appointment of Sydney
Olivier to be governor Of Jamaicai In
succession to Sir Alexander swetten.
ham, who recently resigned the office,
giving as the reason his advanced
years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

An Oregon editor killed a perfec,
stranger by mistake for q man against
whom he had q grudge, but. az Is the
custom with editors, made o hand.
some apology in the next issue.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

That Enrllshman's idea that Amer.
lean women are purely decorative ls
only partly true, for the American
man finds them useful as Wen as or
namontal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

"The most profitable business IN
Morocco" says a news dispatch, lis
smuggling In firearms" And the
most Improbable business is using
them afterward.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

eADy bSS Jul W OIucr
1t causes backache,
headaches, dizziness,
languor and distress
ing urinary troubles.
Keep h e e y 8
well and all these suf-
ferings will be saved
you. Mrs. S. A. Moore,
proprietor Of a res
taurant at Waterville,
Mo-, v Before
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Ten automobile owners arc defend.
ants In the MlddloseX county CMassa.
chusettsl courts in damage suits for
personal injuries suffered by pedes,
TRANS and horse.driyers, amounting in
total to nearly $95, 900, according to
the Providence Journal. 1t Is almost
as hazardous to be an automobiles
these days as It is 10 be a trolley "a
corporation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Prince RanjItshInEi. one Of Britaia's
most celebrated criCke; players, has
been declared lawful claimant to the
throne Of NawanaEar. HIS rivals were
probably m~oliyCnddlrs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

It may have been noticed that i'm.
mediatcly after London announced
the adoption OF corsets as an article
Of male attire. Grover Cleveland
started on a hunting trip and Score
tary TAFT began making preparations
for a trip to Panama.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
No More Passes in Nebr,sLs

Lincoln, Neb.-Goy. Sheldon has
signed the anti.pass and the child
labor bills. Both carried the emer.
gency clause and the laws are effect.
I've from this date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
A Pioneer Suicides.

New York, N. Y.--After several
months of suffering from a nervous
malady, Mrs. Ellen Berry Ryder, wife
OF Cornelius Ryder, one of the wealth.
lest men in the Gravesend section of
Brooklyn, hanged herself.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Rome, Italy--Because OF the In
disposition of the queen Of Italy, tho
FIRST audience between her majesty
and Amba sador Griscom has been
postponed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

ut is easy" said John W. Gates.
ito get a million dollars" Yes. All
that is necessary IS to find some one
who is willing 70 let Won have Il.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

IN a reccnt raid on a gambling den
q man named Fizymuvs2lltnssivttch
managed to escape. II is supposed he
hung his name out OF the window and
slid.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Belgium enjoys the distinction OF
being the first country 20 organize do
nestle training schools. the first be
ing established In 1880.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

George Wtngfeld. the young mil.
ll0nalre Of GoId6eld, New, went to
that section ten years ago, q youth Of
about is. He located a few claims.
but was too poor to q them, so he
leased most of the PROPERTY 10 others.
These men struck 1t rich and Wing.
field was a made man so far as
money goes,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Report Yellow r....

Vera Cruz--Yellow fever is repor,
60 here 70 exist at TERRA blanca. Tho
state authorities have taken measures
70 check Its spread.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Neglect and extravaganza in youth
bring an age Of necessity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
TIRED Acks

The kidneys have . great work to
do In keeping the blood pure. When
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Charles 3. Humnhrev Reapoolnted.

Charles r. Humphrey R~eappolnted.
Washington-The president has
reappointed Brig. Gen. Charles r.
Humphrey az Quartsrmaster general
to succeed himself on the expiration
q his present term.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Even milliOnaires, It seems, have TO
pay for riding on railroad trains nov
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

He who does not honor age wilf
not be honored.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
FINISH
PLANS
Everything Will be in
Readiness for the
Fair by Wednesday

The fair directory held an enthusi
astic and important meeting last even
ing perfecting arrangements for tn,
big events next week. 1t was definite
ly settled that there will be four bal
games between the Durango-Silverton
Telluride teams on Wednesday. Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday with the
grounds offered free to Telluride and
Silverton for game on Sunday. the
clubs to divide the receipts If they
desired to remain over and play.
The chairman of the racing commit.
tee was instructed to arrange the
program so that every event will be
pulled OF by o'clock and If owners
OF horses failed to have their Jockeys
up at the specified time to declare
the race on and go on with the next
The directors want the people to be
amused from the moment they enter
the grand stand and not be kept later
than . o'clock. On motion OF Rowe
Pingrey committee of three was
appointed to consult the merchants
about closing from ! o'clock to $50
Wednesday,, Thursday and Friday ait
ernoons and remaining open during
the evenings. OF course Saturday will
be busy day all around and the
stores will be running full blast Sew
eral merchants present said there was
scarcely anything going on during the
afternoons of the fair and If there
was general closing II would be more
satisfactory to all concerned and then
each one would do as much business
ny keeping open during the evenings.
President Nathan appointed H. N. Bill
ings, Ross McGirr and Joe Rachofsky
as such committee.
1t was also voted to extend an in
vitation to Miss Margaret Frey to be
fair week. Miss Frey Is the talented
young lady on the Denver Post who
won the beauty contest of both state
and nation and is In great demand.
The amusement committee was in.
structed to procure red illumination
evenings. Additions were made to
the list OF evening amusements which
will be held on First street
The directory will not meet again
until the evening before the fair
opens, Tuesday night. October l, at
8 D. m.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
Per Year $50

n general advance in prices has been
made. The most noticeabe feature Is
that their former leaders have been
omitted in many cases. This policy is
reflected in the stock market condi-
ton, as the following would Indicate:
AT the same time that Sears. Roe
buck Co.'S goods are advancing In
price, their stock Is going down on
the local market. The preferred stock
struck Ssh the middle of the week.
and the common sank below 35. The
shrinkage that this decline represents
approximately over 5000 900 in mar
| ket values.
| When the stock was first launched
the preferred sold for 97h, the com
| mon around 80. The preferred stock
has gone down steadily since the Or
ganization of the stock company, over
year ago, and two months ago was
at SS. It then rallied slightly. and
Tor a time sold at about 30. IL has
selling Of even a small quantity OF
the stock is sufficient to bear the
price several cents. II Ia about the
softest stock that has the distinction
OF being listed on the local exchange.
Ever since the organization of
Sears. Roebuck n Co.. on the new
stock basis. the concern has made
monthly statement that has been CIV
On publicity in the press. Three
months ago the business of the COM
pany began to fall on. and the re-
ceipts for May showed decline OF
about $4,000 over those of the year
before. June showed loss about
five times as great. the shrinkage in
receipts approximatlng $250.000 Con.
sequently there was much interest
taken in the July statement. and 1t
was awaited eagerly by the press. But
the report for July has not had the
publicity In the trade press as former
reports. for the reason that It has not
been forthcoming. The Reporter has
looked for 1t. but SO far has failed to
find 1t In the papers where 1t for
nerly appeared.
Having Topped OF the leaders in
many departments, and having dis
continued several lines. 1t will be in.
teresting to compare future reports of
the comnany ahouId thpy ha mada
with the records OF year ago"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Oyster Bay. Sept. 25.-President
Roosevelt began his journey to Wash
ington at 10 o'clock this morning,
ending his summer vacation which
commenced June IL. The trip was
made by special train to Long Island
city around the lower end of New
York city by tugboat and from Jersey
City to Washington in the special
train on which the president will
make his western trip, which begins
at Washington next Sunday. Mrs.
Roosevelt, Miss Ethel and Quentin ac-
companied the president; the other
children being at school. Secretary
Loeb and family and secret service
men made up most of the party, which
will arrive in Washington late this
afternoon.
Berlin, Sept. 25.-According to Off
cial information received here today.
President Cabrera OF Guatemala has
| notified President Davila of Honduras
that Guatemala will support Bonita at
Honduras in the latter's efforts to re-
gain the presidency Of Honduras. This
official information is taken to mean
| that war between Guatemala and Hon
duras is likely to begin Immediately
| st. Louis, Mo, Sept. 25.--A decision
was rendered today by Circuit Judge
4 Kinsey in the suit OF Governor Folk
to obtain back salary at the rate ol
| 5000 year which he contended was
due him for his term as circuit at
torney. The decision holds that as
circuit attorney the salary due Gov
ernor Folk should be rated at $4,000
Under the decision Goveror Folk re
ceived two instead of five thousant
dollars.
Chicago, Sept. 25.-Amasa c. Camp
bell, a wealthy lumber merchant o
Amigo, who killed DIR. Harris In thu
stock exchange building here last win
ter and whose defense was the ''un
written law" found mercy at tn
hands OF the jury which found hin
guilty OF manslaughter in Judg
: Winde's court here last night. Toda
he was sentenced to one year In tn
psAiteutiary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26

in and see him, and stated that since
he had taken the office not a man
had dared even suggest dishonorable
proposition. and that so long as he pre-
sided over the destinies Of the state
of Colorado there would be no double
dealing or trickery-that his motto
was to be in the open and do right
at all times. And he added that he
had no difficulty along these lines !;
that the people recognized his stand
ing and Christian character and gave
him their support accordingly and II
cur people would call and make them
selves known they could ascertain how
easy it is to conduct the affairs of
state honestly and uprightly.
This morning at S:45 Gov. Buchtel
made short talk to the pupils In the
lecture room at the high school which
was crowded If those present will
be guided by the precepts impaired
they will go through life credit to
themselves and the community in
which they reside.
AT $3.50 Gov. Buchtel left on the
Denver train for the capitol where
he will arrive in the morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
THE SPEAKING VOICE.
Youths Companion.

Youths Companion.
Fine words butter no parsnips."
runs an old saying; but one may
question whether 1t Is as true as 1t Is
old. A well modulated voice, speaking
the kings English with ease and ac-
curacy, Is a possession which lends
grace to the most humble.
Ever since the tribute OF poor. dis
tracted Lear to his dead Cordelia. the
voice soft gentle and low" has been
esteemed IAN excellent thing in wom-
an" and today there is especial time
liness in plea for the refined voice
not only In women OF gentle breed
Ing, but In those who, far and wide
In this great land-behind counter and
In kitchen and on the street. shrek
and yell at a helpless. suffering pub.
lie
There is often. II not always. some
sort of an examination by which Is
sought to test the fitness of girls who
wish to he clerks or Mattresses: but
no one ever thinks to ask one question
which ought to be asked: 'Is 1t pleas
ant to hear you speaK?"
A certain girl who sells stockings
in big city store sets forth their
merits in voice so pleasing that her
| customers are sure to buy more than
| they need. But only few steps from
her counter the ticket seller at a sub
way station keeps crying. "One dol
larl" twenty-five cents!" Fifty
| oentsl" in a voice so nasal, harsh and
penetrating that II offends every sen.
sitive ear and afronts every patron
OF gentle spirit.
For any public servant-whether
man or woman--a gentle voice and
| a gracious manner are worth advance
ment. The tone and air which give
unconscious pleasure are all too rare
among hurrying Americans; but where
they do exist they are precious pos
session.
waitress In a railroad restaurant
being praised for her kindly attentive
ness and refinement, replied: IL al
ways think that there is one thing
can do like the finest lady In the land.
can speak like heri"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
THE NEW sEARs-RoEHUck cATA-
lOGUE.

Do you know, those Of you who con
sent to Sears-Roebuck & Co. every
year from La Plata county, that you
are putting your money into sink
hole and aiding in keeping a stock
jobbing concern on its feet, although
1t is cutting OFT many OF its leaders
and through the catalogue system Is
able to work off shelf worn goods that
cannot be sold to customers on the
ground. In this connection the Dry
Goods Reporter analyses the new edi
tion of the rsRoebuck catalogu,
as compared with the last edition, ans
| nrds It a2o pages smaller. and tia
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26
DRY ROT in CHURCHES.
New York Times.

New York Times.
The decline of churches In such
places as some OF the "hill towns" Of
New England is not surprising. 1t is
inevitable, since the village them
selves have declined and decayed. But
in a region which Is not decaying. but
iiourishing and increasing In popula-
tion and wealth. even right within the
the suburbs OF this metropolis. the de-
cline and abandonment OF churches
should be matter Of serious concern.
1t is grand thing for church to be
able to say 1t is building new edi-
fice somewhere In the world every
day In the year. But what Of itA con
gregations which are dying out and
It's buildings which are being aban
doned?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-09-26

No matter how good your credit may
be. your oAah y hst&ss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-09-02

Wanted--Good, reliable boy about 8
to deliver packages and make himself
generally useful around store, Must
be neatA clean and honest. Apply to
LaShelle Cigar Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-09-02
BREEDING THE IOWA HORSE.
Now Type 81 Draft Animal to Be Gray
In Color,

In Color.
The Iowa breed of draft horses,
to develop which the Iowa legislature
gaze the State Agricultural college an
appropriation Of $4,000, is to be gray.
says the st. Paul Dispatch.
Professor W. ]. Kennedy. in charge
of the department Of animal industry
at the State Agricultural college, and
Professor Curtiss of the same institu-
ton have decided that gray horses,
because they bring from $50 to 500
more than any other color, are the best.
Professor Kennedy recently returned
from Europe, where he bought some
Of the horses that are to be ne foun-
dalton of the new breed bought
there Clyde stallion and three Clyde
mares and a Shire stallion aud three
Shire mares
In Iowa he purchased some Per-
cherons and Belgians. There are to be
the basis of the new American breed
Of draft horses The type has been
decided upon, and the effort will be
made. now to get the type from the
breeds at the state college farm. The
efforts will be conducted as those ut
Fort Collins, Colo. where attempts are
being made to breed an American type
of coach horse from trotters, saddlers
and roadsters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-09-02
wn.aen Iuncheon- Tins.

"Tips?' The New York restaurant
manager brushes a crumb off a near
by cloth contemplatively. THAT ques-
ton is just about settled. There
doesn't seeem to be any argument
left"
cat one time we could have stopped
it; now it is too late. The women are
better tippers than the men. now. and
much more gracious about 1t. The
only time they won't tip is when a
waiter Is tiagrantly inattentive."
A little later wonan dining al one
OF the table expresses her views OH
the subject. They do not coincide to
any alarming extent with those of the
managers.
II wish they'd have bargain day
here some time when you could get
your luncheon without having to tip,
she SAYS. Tipping? Pm sick of it.
It's just throwing money away. After
you have had Your luncheon. why pay
a quarter? And who wants to present
a waiter with silver piece for hand
ing you your coat with the collar
where the belt ought to be?
Husband says repeats the meek
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-09-02
Trying to Break 1t Gently.

"Gloriana,' said the young college
professor, pale with emotion, lin my
judgment the time has come for me to
speak"
The young woman said nothing. She
waited
Il shall try to be brief,' he proceed
ed, but / cannot shake off the con-
viction that it is necessary for me to
express what is in my mind, in order
to clear the atmosphere Gloriana,
have you any fault to find with the
manner in which have conducted my
self for the last two months?'
Fault to find? No. not the least in
the world"
Il am SO glad to hear that. 1t makes
my task easier. On my part, may
say, with equal frankness, that there
has been nothing in your conduct dur
ing that time to which can take any
exception whatever. And vet. Glofi-
ana-please give me your close atten-
ton noW-we do not seem to have
been wholly in accord. Has 1t so oc-
curxed to you?"
Perhaps"
Precisely. We seem to have been
drifting apart. / am unable to allege
any reason. find nothing tangible on
which to base a complaint. Yet the
possibility has presented itself to my
mind that We nave made mistake
The idea may not have suggested itself
to you. For that reason l have hesi-
tated In the natural order of things
the er-f1rst intimation should come
from YOU. May hope that if assume
the prerogative myself it will give you
no pain when i request that we for
mally cancel our engage"
20. that's all right, Professor Me-
GOOGLE" interrupted Miss Goovius.
with a yawn. I'm perfectly willing to
call 1t off You are not The only plum
in the pudding"