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the blood of some of the most bril-
liant figures Of the Napoleonic era.
Oscar II became King of Sweden
and Norway in 1872, but the union
between the two countries, never
wholly reished by the Norwegians,
came to an end in 1905, the direct
cause being a disagreement over the
consular service. In 1902 Oscar de-
cided against Great Britain and the
United States in their dispute with
Germany over the matter of dam
ages arising from the Samoan af-
fair. This was after the making Of
the treaty whereby Germany got
the bulk of the Samoan Islands and
the United States got Tutuila.
Oscars decision, while Disappointing
to the United States, was accented
without formal protest.
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work Of the play. and the transition Of
Francois VfllOn, a dreamer Of dreams,
Z lover OF all women, and, above all.
4 patriot Of France, into the dictator Of
he empire-for a Week-in order to
show what he would do If he were king,
was effected slowly, carefully, and so
artistically that when In a blaze Of
power and dignity he stood before the
king and the people a cOnQueror, the
realization Of the change came to the
audience with it's full effect Mr. Soth-
ern has never done anything better than
the splendid portrayal OF this poet
soldier. He has never brought out more
clearly the smaller attributes Of a stage
hands, and he has never shown more
enectually 20 his audience the finer In
stincts Of q character at once a roy
sterer. a lover, a poet. a soldier. and an
aristocrat. He held each phast Of this
role as before a glass and to each ne
gave such distinction that for a moment
ne was imbued with every attribute Of
its kind. His reading was delight and
in his soft, well-mudulated voice the
lines of poetry and command were read
with marvellous effect.
Miss Florence Reed, Mr.. 9othern's new
leading woman, was fascinating 20 look
upon and gave an excellent performance
as Katherine De Vaucelles. the proud
LADY of the Queen reunue, whose heart
goes out to the young soldier and who
finally saves him from the gibbet
Conspicuous among the many merl-
torious characteTiZations was the Louis
Of Malcolm Bradley. The actor gave
TO the role touch Of comedr that even
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mot to Say Ridiculous. -

FIhe news columns Of yesterdays
Times contained the following in
connection with the case of Ernest
Holmes and Henry Perry, charged
in the Police Court with DESTROYING
private property:
The men forfeited collateral fixed bv
the financial clerk last term OF courf
Mr.. Pugh was dissatisfied with the
amount. and caused a bench warrant To
issue for their arrest It was rOinte,d
out this morning that the Collateral
liked by Sebring had not only been for
feited, but IN additional bond would
nave TO be put up for their appareance
when wanted.
The clerk, not being a judicial Of
nclaL, said Judge Mullowny, nor ac-
quainted with tne facts in the case.
ought not to have the power Of fixing
collateral The District Attorney is the
investigating officer. 1t is his duty To
know what the facts are and how
much collateral SHOULD be deposited In
lieu of a bond
The representative Of the District
understands the facts in this case. and
should be allowed to fix bond.or coIlat-
eral. Such an order as this giving the
clerk a right TO fix collateral ought not
TO be issued To make the District $
representative in court subordinate to
the clerk IS a peculiar, not to say ridic-
ulous, way Of doing business. The Dis
trict Attorney is supposed to be re-
sponslble for the trial of cases, and
should be permitted to fix collateral"
In the absence of disavowaI bv
Judge MullOwny, this account must
be presumed to be correct.
The effect Of it is to disclose this
magistrate in the light of discredit-
ing District law from the bench, for
section AS of the District Code pro-
vides:
That every person charged with an Of
fense triable in the Police Court of the
District Of Columbia may give security
for his appearance for trial or Tor fur-
Their hearing, either by giving tond to
the satisfaction Of the court or by de-
posting money as collateral security
with the appropriate officer at the said
Police Court or the station keeper OF
the police precinct within which such
person may be apprehended-
Further, the improvement sug-
gested upon the regular practice or
dained by law is a distinct affront
10 the District Commissioners, who
have directed that "the representa-
tive of the District" as the general
assistant to the Corporation Coun-
sci is described by Judge Mullowny,
"shal not fix collateral or reduce
collateral security"
Further, it is clear from even a
cursory reading of the Code as
quoted shat the adverse criticism
due in this case rests rightly, not
upon the law or the District Com
missioners at all, but upon the
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Police Court judges The Code eN-
pressly provides that the bond shall
be to the satisfaction of the
court" and if the security deposited
is held 10 be collateral it was ac-
cePted by that agent Of The court
who is defined by law as "the appro-
pirate officer and is subject to the
authority Of the Police Court
judges.
Finally, this episode is not proof
of any need to qualify more officers
to receive bonds or collateral 1t is
as fine an illustration of the present
looseness of the whole procedure as
the public could well demand. The
lesson from it is that one of the
Police Court judges views without
protest a system Of back-door fines
imposed away from court where
the law contemplates only "secur-
ity" for appearance for trial OF for
further hearing"
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"Frenchman of the North.

King Oscar II Of Sweden, whose
death has now come at the ripe age
of seventy-eight, was popularity
known in Europe as the French
man of the North" The title was
apt, in view not only of Oscars
pleasant, poetic temperament, but
also of his ancestry. For he was
the grandson of Bernadotte, one of
Napoleon's marshals, who, taking
advantage of the chaotic conditions
prevailing in Europe, and particu-
larIy of the trouble in Sweden
growing out of the unexpected
death of Prince Carl August, heir to
the throne, offered his services TO
the Swedes, and was received by
them as crown prince.
The Swedes, it is said, hoped
thereby to curry favor with Ma
poleon, and regain Finland But
when war broke out between France
and Russia, in 1912, the Russian
Emperor made an alliance with
Bernadotte, and two years later the
famous French adventurer became
King of the Scandinavian countries
with the title of Charles XIV.
Bernadotte was of humble birth.
His own ambition found constant
reinforcement in that of his wife,
who longed eagerly to see Napo-
leon, who had put her aside when
he met Josephine Beauharnais,
owe thrown. She had her wish.
Strange to say, the mother OF Oscar
II was Josephine de Leuchtenburg,
daughter of Eugene Beauharnais,
and granddaughter of the Empress
Josephine. So in the veins of the
'ponarch who died yesterday ran
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High Tide in immigration.

According to the report of Secre-
tary Straus, the immigration during
the year ended last June was the
heaviest in the history of the coun-
try, the total number of aliens ad-
mitted being 1,2s5,34 In the fiscal
year 1906 the total was 1,1OO,73j; in
1905, 1,O27,421. In 1905. for the first
time, the total passed the million
mark. The 100000 mark was passed
in 1912, and the half million mark in
1881.
Only three times in the last
twenty-five years has the figure
fallen below 3OO,OOO-in 1894, the
year after the panic, and in 1897 and
1898, the period covered by the
trouble with Spain. Since 1898 there
has been a steady growth, with the
exception Of 1904, the year of the
last Presidential election; and ii is
somewhat remarkable that the tenn
porary decrease in 1904 was the first
to come in a Presidential year for a
full two decades.
In all probability there viii be an
other falling off during the current
year. In fact, Italy already has a
sharp problem on her hands in the
shape of 100000 hOmecOmers for
whom employment must be found
until they feel disposed to move
again either back to the United
States or over to So6th America.
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THE STORY OF THE HOLLY sPRIG.

I'D be the shiniest green
Wished once a sprig Of holly,
THAT Ger at Yule was seen,
And deck soma banquet jollyl"
I'D be the cheer,est red"
Wished once the holly berry,
THAT e'er at board rich spread
Helped make the feasters merryI'
The life within them heard
Down dark and silent courses,
For each wish is a word
To those far-hidden sources.
All summer in the wood,
While they were ripper growing,
The deep roots understood,
And helped without their knowing.
In a little market stall
At Yule the spriy lay waiting,
For fine folk one and all
Passed by that open grating.
The eve of Christmas day
IL had been passed by many,
When one turned not away
And bought it for penny.
Hers was a home Of ca1o
Which not a wreath mode jolly
The only Christmas there
Was that sweet sprig Of holly.
"Oh. this is better far
Than banquet thought the berry;
The leaves glowed like a star
And ulada that cnttaEa T4~H1'1
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Polly Of the Circus"
Charms by Simplicity;
SOthern Romantic Hero

The producer Of the remarkable storm
scene In "Brewster's Millions" and the.
doer Of several other things OF a SINH
lar character, something novel 10 the
way or stage settings or special features
Is expected. Great expectations were
realized last night for the first scene
in the fourth act Is a genuine circus on
the stage There IS an aerial traDeze
performer, an acrobatic team, a group
Of tumblers and equilibrists. and some
thrilling bareback riding. The scene
was unique and created something OF
sensation.
All OF The settings were tasteful and
the final tableau, showing the circus
caravan moving over the hills at night.
with the lights hickerinR, the whips
cra cking, the animals roaring, was
wonderfully picturesque.
A numbeT Of well known theatrical
managers and critics were here from
New York to witness the premiere
Among them were Sam H Harris. A
L. j1rlanger, RennCld Wolf Glennore
DAVIS, William HeYner. " els Hawks.
Mason Peters, Edward r. Pfdgeon. AID
Charles L Darnton.
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the lines could not fulfill and added to
the craf,iness and hypocrisy with which
history has imbued the old king. This
went far 20 make his performance note
worthy. Rowland Blackstone is always
gOOG AID did much with the small role
Of Guy Tabarie.
Virginia Hammond as the Abbess was
particularly effective in some OF her
scenes. although at other times. especial
ly the death scene, she lacked the force
necessary to convince
The production is beautifully staged
and not the least notable feature is the
incidental music
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w nat tr1outaTy nations would I bring
10 stoop before your sceptre and to swear
allegiance 70 your lips and eyes and hair
Beneath your feet what treasures I would
fling,
The stars should be your pearls upon a string
Inc world a ruby for your finger ring
AND you should have the sun and moon %
wear
II were king
Let thes= wild dreams and wilder words take
winF.
Deep in the woods hear a shepherd sing
A simple ballad TO a sylvan air,
% love that ever finds your face more fair
could not give you any gOdIier thing
II were king.
Thus spoke Francois villon in eff I
Were King at the Belasco Theater last
night, and as the soft, pleading voice
Of F. H. Sothern poured the words Of
poetry into the ear of a beautiful wo-
man. It gave the keynote to one of
the most finished portrayals Mr.. Soth-
ern may count In his repertoire.
The return of-Mr. Sothern to Justin
Huntley McCarthy's play proved a
happy thought. Ills Interpretation Of
the registering poet hero sewers. years
ago was a fine Characterization. but lest
night he gave the role an added ma
turity and, perhaps, deeper thought,
which resolved his portrayal into one
OF the most artistic and complete he has
ever offered.
Romance and poetry are the ground
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FISH lar STARTS FIRE.

CoATESvILLE, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE
rays OF the sun focused through a glass
aquarium containing water. in the show
window Of George W. Davy's store.
started a lively fire among some Of the
holiday articles on exhibition
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DIVORCE SUIT
SET FOR NEXT WEEK

PARIS, Dec. u.-Judge Dit, Of the
first civil court, who heard the Castel-
lane divorce proceedings, set December
IS today as the date for the opening OF
the Hart Mckee divorce suit
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

Anybody out in search OF a gond lob
can get appointment as Assistant Sec
retary OF the Treasury and can make
good can learn something TO his advan-
toge by applying to anyone Of half a
hundred important banking institutions
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

II the Russians want an appropriate
precedent TO follow IN the StoesseI trial
1T them look up the proceedings in
the case of the Commonwealth o. Ken
lucky versus Caleb Powers.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

The hog combine" that mas been
killed in the House will not be dressed
under supervision Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

That anti-third-term notc s..lI1es a
responsive chord in the ranks OF certain
candidates for the Republican nomina-
ton.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

Get IN line with the prevailing op-
timism among the children. It will do
you good.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

The distinguished statesman who IN
tends to smoke out" Uncle Joe should
note the length and the angle of the
cigar with which the cartoonists are
wont to decorate the Speakers face.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

Honest, now, didn't It seem funny
that the board Of education was al
lowed to meet yesterday and simply
transact the business OF the school sys-
tenn without interference from anybody
beside the District Commissioners?
Richmond Pearson Hobson-Captain Of
Infantry.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-18

Prohibiting Ashine with seins. barrel
netA, GIL nets and other like con
trfvances.
Sec ion l. Be II ordered by the b trd
q supervisors Of Lenore County, Mis-
sissippi, that IL shall be unlawful fUr
any person u 6sh with . sein, barrel
net, Fill nst, or iish trap In any stream,
lake or pond In said County.
Section 4. Be II further ordered by
said Board that any person convicted
OF . violation Of section one OF this or
dinance shall be fined not less than ton
dollars nor mOr than fifty dollars or
Imprisoned Ia the County Jail not more
than thirty days.
Section =. Be it further ordered by
said Board that, for cause SHOWN, this
ordinance be In full force and effect
from and after ten days from Its pas
sage. and all other laws and permits
pertaining to fishing in said County are
hereby repealed.
G. ". CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-18
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter Of the estate of Philip
Clark, deceased, by T. II. Smith,
Administrator.
The undersigned. administrator of the
estate of Philip Clark, deceased, was
granted letters Of administration as
such administrator, on the Gath, day of
September, A. d. 1907, by the Chancery
Court Of Leflore County, Mississippi,
and now hereby gives notice requiring
al! persons having claims against the
estate of Philip Clark, deceased to have
the same probated and registered by
the Clerk of the Chaneery Court of Le-
fore County, Mississippi, within one
year and that failure to probate and
register for n year, will bar the claim.
September 30th, 1907.
7. II. SMITH,
Administrator.
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State Fair Notes.

The Agricultural Hall for the State
Fair at Jackson, which is the largest
building ever erected for such a II
pose in this State, will be ready to in.
stall exhibits on October 25th. The
Fair is to open November 9th and con.
tinue eleven days. One fare rates have
been granted by all the principal rail
roads in the state, from all points in tho
state to jackson, from November 3pd,
good to return till November 18th.
A series of Farmers Institutes, under
the direction Of A. & NJ. College, assist
cd by the U. s. Agricultural Department
with illustrative work demonstrations
OF stock. Judging, Institutes to begin
Friday, November 5, and continue
for five days. A car load of breeding
stock will be brought from the college
in addition to general exhibitions.
The Poultry show from the state will
be as good as any country eau produce.
Mississippi will soon be in the lead in
this important industry.
Prof. Baldwin. the world famous aero
naut. has been engaged to make daily
flights around the city and Fair grounds
in his ship California Arrow that has
been making successful sails for four
years. He handles his air ship as a
boatman his canoe. This will be the
first air ship that has been to our state
Aerial navigation is no longer a theory
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-18

The question Of how to cure a cold
without unnecessary loss OF time is one
in which we are all more OF less inter-
ested, for the quicker a cold is gotten
rid OF the less the danger Of pneumonia
and other serious disease. Mr.. B. ". l..
Hall, Of Waverly, Va, has used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for years and
says: Il firmly believe ~Cbamberlain's
Cough Remedy to DO absolutely the
best preparation on the market for
colds. ] have recommended 1t to my
friends and they all agree with me-"
For sale by Raines' Drug Store and g.
d. Classify.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-18
RINGING BROTntRs
Worlds Greatest Show to Exhibit at
GreenyiIle.

On Wednesday October s0th, the peo-
pie n this vicinity will have an oppor-
tunity Of attending Ringing Brothers
circus, and it is probable that many will
go from here, as this splendid organiza
ton is far better than ever before, being
made up almost entirely Of European
performers new to America.
Tho equipment Of the circus is all
brand-ne and:over a million dollars
was spent in adding novel features.
The greatest parade ever presented
will taks place in the forenoon. In it
will be 1894 men, women and children,
658 horses, nine herds of elephants and
three miles OF band-carved golden char
its, floats and dens, and gorgeous spec
t~acnlar attractions.
Space will permit Of only brief men
ton OF the many European novelties,
presented in a tent twice as big as that
OF any other circus. The Riccobono
horses wear boots, coats and trousers.
One sits In a chair and reads a paper;
when the clock strikes ten he lights a
candle, goes to his bed, removes his
clothes, even to his ponderous boots
blows the candle out and retires. last
winter people went from all owe
r., ~ u.s. L -, 4. -.H.
Europe to Paris to see the act.
An agent of the show secured, through
the efforts Of an American diplomat,
permission from the Shah of Persia to
bring to this country the wonderful
Mirze Golcm troupe, favorites Of the
Persian monarch's court performers. It
is the first time they have been per-
mitted to leave Persia. No one ever
saw the act except royal visitors at the
Shah's palace. Other European per.
formers are Daisy Hodgini, of Italy, the
only woman who can turn a somerault
on a horse; the Marnello Marnites, who
while turning somersaults and hand
from shoulder to shoulder, play
on Swiss bells; the Patty Brothers, of
who hop up and down stairs and
skip the rope on their heads; the De-
Rocks from France, with their wonder
ful dog which walks on its hind feet
around the ring, balancing a man on it's
head the wonderful Ave Redinis who
Jump simultaneously to the back Of one
horse; the Holloway family, of London,
she greatest high-wire artists on earth;
The Jordan family of aerialists, the
greatest in the world; the Kaufman
'amily of unicycle riders; the great Bel
the Clark Brothers Of England,
he Borsenis Of Naples, Marguerite and
OF Berlin, the Noetzel family of
Dresden and 800 more OF the picked
alent of the world.
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last lynne Saturday Night.

II Is estimated that more millions Of
people have witnessed EAST Lynne"
than have seen any other play that
. was written. This remarkable
truth is explainable by the fact that tho
attack Of the play on the s~ensibilitics
10 irresistible i goes home to the heart
and more surely and truly than any
other drama, y 'touches the spot
An exceptional presentation d this
play will be shortly given In this city
BY Joseph Kings New York company.
Greenwood Opera Honse. saturday night,
Oct. 18th. Seats on sale at Stems book
Store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-18
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received at the
Office of the Chancery Clerk Of Leiore
County, Mississippi, at IL o'clock noon,
on the 18th day OF November, 1907, for
building two Steel Bridges Zone about
126 and one about 108 feet long) on the
CarrolltOn Road, about 8 miles east Of
Greenwood, according to plans and spec.
ifications on file in the Chancery Clerks
Office. Bidders must give bond in the
amount equal to their bids for the faith
full performance Of their contract and
must specify the time within which the
work is to be completed. The board re-
serves the right to reject any aud all
bids. The contract will be let to the
bidder.
G. W. CROCKETT,
Clerk of Board Of Supervisors.
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-10-18
7. K M. v. R. r. Schedule. Effective
Dec. 9, 1906.
SOUTH BOUND.

SOUTH BOUND.
No. 831, Grenada to jackson Arrive
TAO a M. Daily.
No. 3lS, Clarksdale to Jackoon-Arriye
4:29 pm; depart 4:33 pm. Daily.
No. 397, Grenada to Greenwood--Ar.
rives 400 pm. Daily except Sunday
No. 800, Memphis to Greenwood-Ar-
rives 9;35 pm. Daily.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 3l4. Jackson to Clarksdale-Arrive
lO:2o am; departs 1890 am. Daily.
No. 1893, Greenwood to Grenada-De-
parts S:l6 am. Daily except Sunday.
No. $40, Greenwood to Menphis--De-
parts 400 am. D lily.
No. 1872, Jackson to Grenada-Arrives
1925 p. m. Daily.
A. T. MONTGOMERY, T. A.,
Greenwood, Miss