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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
An Ordinance.

Prohibiting the use, construction OF
maintenance of certain privies OF
water closets in the city of Green.
wood, Mississippi; and fixing the
penalties for violations of the
same.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
mayor and board of aldermen of the
city of Greenwood, Mississippi, that
1t shall be unlawful for any person to
use, construct Or maintain any privy
or water closet within one hundred
yards of a public sewer in the city OF
Greenwood, Mississippi, unless such
privy or water closet be connected
with the public sewer of said city in
the manner provided by the manage
ment of the Water Works, Electric
Light and Sewerage System.
Section 2. Be it further ordained
that any person violating this ordi-
nance shall, on conviction, be fined
not less than ten dollars and not more
than n hundred dollars; and the
privy or water closet a used, con-
structed or maintained shall he de-
olared a nuisance and destroyed as
such
Section 8 For cause this day
shown, the same heing for the public
and for the good of the health
Of the said city, Il appearing that this
should take effect at once,
i is hereby ordained that this ordi-
nance be in force and effect from and
litter its passage and approval.
Approved May Z, 1907.
". s, VARDAMAN, Mayor.
Attest.
/. H. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
An Ordinance
Relating to duties of Plumbers, and pre-
scribing certain penalties.

Relating to duties of Plumbers, and pre-
scribing certain penalties.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
mayor and board of Aldermen of the CITY
OF Greenwood, Mississippi, that 1t shall
be unlawful for any plumber to connect
any new plumbing work or additional
fixtures to any city main or to make any
additional fixtures to any plumbing
which is now or shall be hereafter con-
nected with the said mains without first
having obtained a permit, in the manner
prescribed by the Water and Light Com
mission, authorizing him so to do.
Section ,. Be it further ordained
that any n violating this ordinance
shall on conviction be fined in a sun not
less than FIVE nor more than one hun
bred dollars.
Section 8. For causc this day shown
the same being a necessity to protect a
public utility it is ordained that this
ordinance take effect from and after it's
passage and approval.
Approved May I, 1907.
W. S. vARDAMAN, Mayor.
Attest r. II. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
An Ordinance.
Relating to awnings projecting over
sidewalks, and imposing penal
ties violation of the same.

Relating to awnings projecting over
sidewalks, and imposing penal
ties violation of the same.
Section 1, Be it ordained by the
mayor and board of aldermen OF the
city of Greenwood, Mississippi, that
1t shall be unlawful for any awning
made of wooden framework and GOV.
ering, or resting on post to project
over the side walks of said city.
Section 2. Be it further ordained
that the owner of any building hav-
ing an awning described in section |
of this ordinance shall remove the
same; and in the event he fails to so
remove said awning, within 30 days
after he has been notified so to do In
writing by the City Marshal, he shall
on conviction be fined not less than
five dollars nor more than one hun
dred dollars.
Section 3, Be it, further ordained
should any owner of any building
having an awning as aforesaid, fail to
remove said awning within thirty
days after conviction as provided in
Section , of this ordinance. the Mar
shall shall remove the same and in
stitute suit against the said owner for
the cost of said removal.
Approved May 18th, 1907.
w. S, VARDAMAN, Mayor.
Attest:
Il. II. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10

Posted.

My lands are posted against agents,
peddiers and hunters, and l will prose-
cute all such trespassors.
r. NJ. ALDRIDGE.
Greenwood, Miss, March II, 1907.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
An Ordnance

Providing for the protection of the wat
err, light and sewerage system Of the
city Of Greenwood, Mississippi, and
fixing penalties for the violation Of
the same.
Section l. Be IL ordained by the
Hayor and Board OF Aldermen Of the
city OF Greenwood, Mississippi, that it
shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons, excepting employees of the Water
and Light Plant, or members of the FIRE
Department, or the Street Commissioner,
in discharge OF their duties, or plumb
ers when making test of their work and
and at once closing the same, to p
any curb-cock, fire-hydrant, manhole,
lamphole or fiush-tank, or to i~niure, de-
face or interfere 10 any way with any
water, sewer or electric fixture, appur-
t%enance, building, structure or machine,
or any property OF the Water and Light
Plant, or to open the Reservoir or throw
anything therein, or In any way to con-
taminate the water 10 the system or any
part thereof.
Section 2. Be it further ordained
that 1t shall be unlawful for n person
or persons to attach any sign or adver-
tisement to or place the same In contact
with any pole, guy-pole, building, struc-
ture or anything belonging to or form
ing any part of the Water and Light
Plant.
Section 3, Any person or persons
violating any Of the provisions Of the
foregoing sections shall on conviction
be fined not less than five dollars nor
more than n hundred dollars.
Section 4. For cause this day shown,
tho same being for the public good aud
for the protection Of a public utility,
and it appearing the said ordinance
should take effect at once, it is hereby
that this ordinance take effect
and after its passage and approval.
Approved, this May Z, 1907.
WIS. VARDAMAN, Mayor.
Attest: II. II. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
An Ordinance
Prohibiting the unauthorized use of
water or electricity; and fixing PEN
alties for anne

Prohibiting the unauthorized use Of
water or electricity; and fixing pen.
alties for same.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the
City of Greenwood, Mississippi, that nc
owner or occupant Of any building OF
premises In said city, in which any
water or electric current Is introduced
or supplied from the The Electric Light
and Water Plant of said city, shall per
nit any other person or persons to take
water or current from such building or
premises; nor shall such person or oc-
cupant use said water or electric cur.
rent or allow the same to be used for
other purposes than those specified in
the application for the same and paid
for.
Section ?. If any person shall use wa
ter or current contrary to section one Of
this ordinance or permits any other
person to use the same In violation OF
the above said section shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be fined by the Police Jus
tice not less than five dollars nor more
than twenty Ave dollars.
Section 3. For cause this day shown,
the same being the public good and the
necessity for protecting the said Plant,
and it appearing that this ordinance
should take effect at once, it is hereby
ordained that this ordinance take effect
from and after its passage, and approval.
Approved May Z, 1907.
W. s. VARDAMAN, Mayer.
Attest: II. II. HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
An Ordinance

Relating to the besltl OF the city, anc
requiring the owners and occu
pants OF premises TO keep tn,
same free from standing watel
and clear Of all rubbish and gar
bage; and providing certain
penalties.
Section /. Be it ordained by tho
Mayor and Board OF Aldermen OF the
city Of Greenwood, Mississippi, that
the owners OF vacant lots In said city
and the owner or occupant Of all 9th.
err lots Of said city shall permit nc
standing or stagnant water or weeds
TO remain on SAID premises or under
any building on the same; said owner
or occupant shall at One fll all low
places on said lot where 1t is possible,
and in the event this Is impossible
said owner or occupant shall cover
the water standing in said low places
with oil at least once a week from the
18th Of May until the 18th of Novem-
Der of each year,
Section 2. BE II further ordained
that it shall be unlawful for any own
or or occupant of any premises to
keep on the same any rain barrel or
open cistern unless the same is SO
thoroughly screened that mosquitoes
cannot reach the water in the same,
Section 3, Be it further ordained
that it shall be unlawful for any own
or or occupant Of any premises to per-
nit any rubbish, tin cans or other
vessel that holds water or any gar
bage of any kind to remain on said
premises or any back alley adjacent
thereto; II shall be the duty of such
owner or occupant to place all such
rubbish or garbage in a barrel, box or
can, and the same placed at some
place on said premises convenient for
the city garbage wagon.
Section 4. 1t shall be the duty Of
every merchant of the city to have
and keep a large garbage can into
which shall be thrown all trash, waste
paper, and fruit Feelings; and said
merchant shall keep the side walk
and street in front of his store free
from trash, waste paper, refuse of
fruit, and other garbage or waste
matter.
Section 5, Be it further ordained
that any n violating any of the
foregoing provisions shall on convic-
ton be fined in a sum not less than
five dollars or more than one hundred
dollars.
Section 0. Be it further ordained
1t shall be the duty of the street
commissioner to inspect all the prem
Ises at such time as l. may see 1T
and report all violations of this ordi-
rance.
Section 7. For cause this day
shown the same being for the public
lealth and welfare it is hereby or
lained that this ordinance take effect
and after its passage and APP
lroval.
Approved May 7, 1907.
W. S, VARDAMAN, Mayor.
Attest;
3. II, HICKS, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
Posted.

MY lands are posted against agents,
peddlers and solicitors Of all kinds. and
] will prosecute all such trespassors.
A. L. SCALES.
Greenwood, Miss, Feb. 1, 1907.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
EAST, SOUTH, WEST, NORTH

Fast and Handsomely ~Equlppcd Steam,Neated
1ralrs-Dinlng Cars Bufet.llbrary Cars
Sleeping Cars rec Reclining Chair Cars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
Southern Railway Go. In Mississippi,
Schedule, Effective April II, 1907.

Schedule, Effective April II, 1907.
EAsrBorND.
No. 30 Through 10 Birmingham .7;2S am
No. 40 Local G'ville to Winona. ..6.i9 pm
No. ~ Through to Birmingham ,,7:l5 pm
wRsTBouND.
No. 10 Local Winona to G'ville.., 1925 am
No, ~ From Birmingham \ EAST Il:iS an
No. III From Birmingham n east b;lS pm
Trains Nos. 30 and rs make direct con
neotion at Birmingham for all points
east with the Southern's Southwestern
Limited.
Trains Nos. 81 and H., take up direct
connection at Birmingham from the cast.
Trains Nos, 81 and rs carry Ora wing
room Buffet sleeping car between Birm.
iagham and Greenyille.
WEBB BRANCH.
Nv Webb 600 am Ar Greenwood $3.50 am
Lv Greenwood $3.50 pm Ar Webb 6:55 pm
BRLzoNi BRANCH.
Lv Belzoni 700 AM. Ar G'wood $3.50 am
Lv Gwood 2;S0 pm. Ar BeIzoni $500 pm
Local FREIGHT TRAINS.
Effective with new schedule April II, OF.
Local freight trains will not carry Pas
sengers between Winona and Greenville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
J. 4 N. Y. R. r. Schedule, Effective
Dec. 9. 1906.

SOUTH HOUND,
No. 3si, Grenada TO Jackson Arrive
$40 m. Daily.
No. 3l3, Clarksdalc to Jackooh Arrive
4:29 pm; depart +;33 pm. Daily.
No. 307, Grenada to Greenwood Ar.
rives 400 pm. Daily except Sunday
No. $50, Memphis To Greenwood Ar
rives 9;35 pm. Daily.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 3li, jackson to Clarksdale ARRIVE
1920 am: departs 1890 am. Daily.
No, 39S, Greenwood 10 Grenada De-
parts S;4b am. Daily except Sunday.
No. $40. Greenwood to Memphis De-
parts 400 am. Daily.
No. S32, Jackson to Grenada Arrives
7:l5 p. m. Daily.
W. II. MUSTANG, T. A.,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10

A. II HANSON, PasS'r Traffic Mgr, CHICAGO.
sc, HATCH, Gen'l pass'r Agent, CHICAGO
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
EXCURSION RATES
TO JAMESTOWN.
Norfolk. Va, From April 26th to No.
vember Goth, 1907.

The |. g. r. r. Co. will sell round. trip
tickets from Greenwood, Miss, to Nor.
folk, Va, from April 26th to November
S0th. account of Jamestown Exposition
Is follows /:
On sale daily, s rate, 1896.
On sale daily, 60-day rate, 1886.
On sale daily, 15-day rate, s27.25.
On sale each Tuesday from April s0th
to November SOth, good to return in ten
days from date Of sale, $40 rs.
For further information apply to
". II. MUSTAlNE, Agent,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
Notice of Dissolution

Greenwood, Miss, April %, 1907.
The partnership heretofore existing
between W. r. Bond and st. John p.
Kinloch, Jr., under the Arm name Of
Bond q Kinloch, Ia this day dissolved.
ST. JOHN p. KINLOCH, JR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-10
PROCEEDINGS OF
BOARD SUPERVISORS.
May, 1907. Term OF the County leI-
ISature.

The Board Of Supervisors OF Lehor'
county met May o, 1907, In regular ses
sion, the following members and o6icera
being present: Y. NJ. Aldridge, r. A
Joiner, Eli Ethridge and 8. l. Brown
members; c. W. Crockett, clerk; T. C
Garrett, sheriff.
j. L. Haley having been elected a
member Of the Board from Bear 4 to sue.
coed U. Ray, resigned, filed the bond
required by law and was duly sworn and
declared a member thereof.
Contract for working public roads Of
Beat No. 2 was awarded TO q. M. Turn
er for a period Of four years at $4,000
per mile per annum-said Turner giving
a $4,000 bond for faithful performance
of his contract.
Petition of |. B. Bright ct ais for
change in public road No. Al was grant
cd.
Plans and specifications for working
roads of 4th and 9th districts not being
satisfactory, and the contractors there
under a not furnish satisfactory roads,
the contract for working same were
cancelled and contractors discharged,
said contractors consenting thereto.
A free ferry was established v 9 and
across Yazoo River at Sidon to connect
with road OF west side Of said River.
1t was ordered that certain roads In
Beat 4 shall be worked and kept in re-
pair Is feet wide to a grade of IS inches
in the middle, and rounded In middle
and slipping on each side to bitches, and
the other roads in said Beat be worked
l6 feet wide with a grade OF 10 inches
rounded in middle and sloping on each
side from middle to bitches. Same order
was made as to working the roads in
Beat 5.
The following named parties were APP
pointed delegates to the Drainage and
Good Roads Convention at Memphis,
May Is, 1907:
FIR Streater, B L Jones, D s Jones, B
I Sayre, Eli Abbott, c L TONNES, r A
Joiner, Fl L Walton, Fisher Avent, G W
Holmes, J L Gillespie, J e Halbert, John
Obergfell, DIT Mitchell, e D Stone, A F
Gardner, J L Haley, Eli Ethridge, r M
Aldridge, " S Barry, s l Brown, W A
Swift, D NJ McGee, H B Dixon, A Raj, ]
didwitz, G A Wilson, L r Mcshane, A
Henderson, r " Baird, NJ s Mclean, D
Robinson, J r Prophet, II L Price, T NJ
s~outhworth, J W Armistead, H II Moore,
J F Otto, A B White, T G CARROT, ] B
Romine.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
Mrs. Giddings' Sister
Starts But Can't Keep
Up Pace.

GREAT HARRINGTON. Mass, Nov.
lover country roads. heavy with mud,
Mrs. Charles Giddingss wife OF one OF
the most prominent lawy ers in western
Massachusetts, uamped for fourteen
miles beside Edward PCysoa weston,
the veteran pedestrian, VINO Is walking
from Portland. Ne, to Chicago, in al
attempt 70 break his former record Tor
the tramp.
Mrs. Giddings joined Weston at Great
Darlington and walked with him 10
Greer. River, n. Y. Her sister, Miss
Louise RamsdeIl, walked with them a
few miles, but she became weary and
rode the remainder Of the distance IN
an automobile with her brothers,
Thomas and Ellis Ramsdell.
Although the roads were in very bad
condition, Mrs. Giddings stuck pluckiiy
to her task, and finished the fourteen
mile grind without showing any signs
OF fatigue. She returned TO Great Bar
rington in the auto.
Mrs. Giddings always has been a great
believer in outdoor sport, and especially
in walking as a healthful exercise She
IS a sister-in-laW Of PrOI- FranAlln Gid
d:Egs, of Columbia University.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
John w. Gates Returns,
Plunges Into Game and
Good Effects Are Expected

NEW YORK, Nov. John W. Gates
IS back in the financial game, and his
advent into Wall street IS regarded by
many operators as certain 10 affect the
market favorably.
When. Gates went to Europe three
months ago he announced he had retired
for good. When he returned a day or
two ago TO ind the market IN the pres
ent chaotic condition he could not resist
the temptation 10 get back into the
game.
Gates first interview on his return 70
the street was characteristic.
What are you going TO dor asked
a reporter today
What am I going to do?'' echoed
Gates. I'D be a cheerful idiot II told
you"
IT don't mind being quoted he added
a minute later "as saying IL Is my hon.
est opinion that conditions are now
sound, with every indication that the
financial situation will continue 70 i'm
prove.
"As matters stand now there are
plenty OF good bargains In stocks which
Investors can take advantage OF with
assurances OF good margin OF profit-"
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
Companies Will Ignore
Contest in Dealing
With Men.
Local Unions Through
out the Country viii
Vote Tomorrow.

CHICAGO. Nov. while the Official
notice that the telegraphers' strike IS
ended will not be sent out until some
time today. all striking keymen have
been notified that they may return 10
work for either OF the telegraph com
panies without disobeying any OF the
rules Of the union
BY vote Of 231 to 50, the Chicago
local late yesterday decided TO end the
strike The secret ballot followed a
day OF conferences between the strike
leaders. AS matter OF form the local
unions throughout the country will
vote tomorrow on a recommendation
sbat the strike BE- declared of officially
by The national executive board.
OHicials Of the Western Union and
FOslaI companies declare all strikers
VINO are employed will be treated WITH
as much courtesy as though thera hsd
never been strike, and all men ufl
DO taken back on their merit alone.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
MONEY SITUATION
EASED IN NEW YORK
Trust Companies Secure
Funds to Meet Any and
All Demands.
Financial Institutions Ship
ping Coin West, and
Scare Is Ended.

NEW YORK, Nov. THE United states
Steel Corporation has taken over the
Tennessee Coal and Iron stocks that
were wrenched from the Trust Com
pany Of America. and that company and
the Lincoln Trust Company have been
supplied with enough money to meet
any demands that may be made upon
them. So strong is the feeling among
New York bankers that the money
scare Is ended, that today the group
OF bankers who have been protecting
the weak spots here turned their atten-
ton TO the West
The Chase National and the First
National banks started shipments Of
money to banks along the line OF the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
roads. From now on they viii each
shin daily from $4,000 to $4,000, and
other banks will join IN the relief move
nent today and tomorrow. These ship
ments OF money were the result OF a
conference between James ]. Hill and
the officers OF the Chase National. Mr..
HiH was told that the banks here would
do all In their power 10 move the crops
and get cereals from the Northwest 70
the Atlantic seabOard.
The subtreasury Is prepared 20 snip
funds TO the West, should SecretaTy
Corteiyou deem II exped1ent
Superin tendent OF the State Banking
Department Clark Williams had several
conferences with officers of the sus-
pended banks and trust companies
Three OF four are IN a position to reopen
at any time. Mr.. Williams said the
situation was very promising.
The directors Of the Lincoln Trust
Company had a prOtracted meeting 70
make plans to obtain new business.
President Frank TilfOrd VIII Issue a
statement to the public today.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
It's Nerves

That make life worth living
when they are all right. But
when weak or exhausted it's diff.
ferent; some of the organs do not
get enough nerve energy. Their
action becomes weak. The pen-
atty is aches, pains and misery.
DR.. Miles Nervine restores nerv-
Gus energy. It establishes normal
activity, so that nature can cor.
rect the irregularities.
'cDr. Miles Nervfne has completely
cured me Of nervousness and Indigestion
I suffered untold misery for months The
first half bottle Of DR.. Niles Eeryins
relieved me. ] have used bottles n al,
and now I feel as wei as ever. eak
heartily, digestion good, nerves strong,
sleep well" MRS MOLIeIE. FLENOR.
Campbell. Texas.
II first bottle falls 70 benefit. money back
MILES MEDICAL CO., Eikhart, Ind
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
Strikers Refused Work;
Telegraph Companies
Want But Few of Best

NEW YORK, Nov. lover four hun
dred striking telegraphers who besieged
the offices 81 ths Western Union ana
Postal Telegraph Companies today seek
ing reinstatement were refused employ
ment
"Ah the vacancies have been filled. q"
the strikers were told, "and only a few
Of the best operators viii be given en-
ployment"
Il was stated positively that under
no consideration would any Of the
leaders OF the strike be reinststed
Neither, IL was stated, would any men
who had acted as pickets be given EN-
plOyment.
Col. r c. CIowry. president Of the
western Union. denied today that the
strikers.
That statement made by an officer
OF the photographers Union, IS untrue -
said Mr.. Clowry. I'VE are reinstating
the strikers only on individual applica-
ton, and only small percentage of
them Will be given employment
About 200 men and women were IN line
early in the day "a front OF the office
OF Manager Milford. in the Western
Union building. at Broadway and Dey
streets.
Only & few were given employment.
the rest being told that their places had
-sSiA liA4EAt anu At4eAL II hCAlQ De some
time before there would be any work
for them.
At the Offices OF he Postal Telegraph
Company, at Broadway and Warren
streets, the same conditions prevailed.
over 200 former employees were on hand
early in the day seeking employment
They were met BY Manager Norton.
who informed them that there were no
vacancies.
1T IS true that some OF the operators
now al work are fncoupetenfs. 4" said
Mr. Norton. we viii replace them
with our former employees"
The decision TO suspend the strike was
reached at a meeting OF the local branch
OF the Commercial Photographers Union
in this city last night.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
TO HELP
IN REBUILDING BANK

NEW YORK. Nov. THE fact that
Grover Cleveland is one OF the de-
positors Of the Knickerbocker Trust
Company. suspend ID. became known
today. when announcement was made
that he has been asked to serve as head
OF a committee Of depOsitoTs TO assist
the directors in devising a plan for re-
Stunning business.
Mr.. Cleveland is said to have agreed 10
serve on the committee. Other men
mentioned as probable members OF this
committee are:
Charles A Coffin, president OF the gen.
eral electric company Herbert I. Sat
terlee, 1on-In-law Of J. Pierpont Nor
gan; Frank X. Sturgis. Of Sturgis.
Strong q Co, and c. c. Culyer.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
Rogers Attended Meeting
Which Bought Tennessee Co.

NEW YORK, Nov III. II. Rogers
attended the meeting OF the Steel trust
directors at which the purchase OF the
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company was
confirmed yesterday.
This was MS first appearance in the
financial district in three months, and
&c, was warmly greeted
Mr.. Rogers was stout, ruddy Of face,
and looked IN excellent health Some
months ago he was said to have suf-
Tered a severe breakdown nom over
work.
The Washington times., 1907-11-07
TeLegrapherS' Strike
Formally Ends Today;
Men Told to Get Jobs
Statistics of Strike

Duration of Strikes days -
Number men involved IN America
5000.
Number in Chicago, 900.
Number In Washington-25o.
Number OF desertions-:, 800.
Operators securing work in other
helds-5,0OO.
Positions to be fiIled-7,0O0
Estimate loss in wages 10 men
g, 10000
Estimated loss 20 companies
s., 900. 900.
Issue-Demand Of operators for an
increase OF is per cent in wages: an
eight-hour working day, and COM
panies 10 supply typeWriters.