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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03
Matured COCkIe.Burrs.

Mr.. II. L. Estes, Of near Hemingway,
was in the city last Saturday, and left at
this Office cockle-burr stalk, full Of
matured burrs, grown since January 1st.
1t is said to be good sign OF frost
when the cockle-bnrr NATURES, and we
suppose the continued cool weather
must have had something TO do with the
early maturity In this instance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

There is no hurt in Hanan
Shoes from the day you buy
them until the day you buy the
next pair at BERNSTEIN'S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03
Fitting feet is one Of our
occupations. Our work Is easy
because we sell Hanan Shoes.
BERNSTEIN co.
Skating.

An accident policy will add 70 the
pleasure. Try one. Cost i very small
compared 70 ! broken limb.
TIM KxsnxR INSURANCE 4 REALTY Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03
Gard Of Thanks.

Mrs. Ida p. Mccormick requests The
Commonwealth to return sincere thanks
to those who rendered assistance and
courtesies In her recent bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

Nothing but the cash itself goes.
hCATES BROS,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

Mr.. Saunders viii Build Residence.
Mr.. G. E. Saunders, the capable Super.
intendent OF our city schools, has let the
contract for the erection of handsome
residence on his lots in the Austin
Wright Addition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

All people live in shoes part
of the time; they live well
who live in Hanan Shoes. For
sale at BERNSTEINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

Mems Stetson Straw Hats at ID. e.
Peteet g. Bros only $500.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

Patent Wei Oxfords $3.50,
D. G. PETEET A BRO,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-05-03

From date, we will charge nothing.
Everything Strictly Cash. sCATEs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
.EQU|vOCAl IN
4 TONE IS EO|CT
CHINESE THRCNG EXPRESSES
HOPE THAT cor -lTUTIoN
WILL BE
BUT NO DATE IS FIXED
Edict Merely Says Eventually
Commission Ordered to Frame
Law For Regulation OF Politi-
cal Societies.

Pekin, Dec. PA long edict, equiv
ocal in tone. has been issuer by the
throne. 1t expresses the earnest Nope
that eventually constitution will be
given the people, but no date is fixed
1t asserts the hopelessness OF efforts
to make the country powerful and de-
clares the peoples voice must not ha
raised higher III it's demand for Il con-
tuition, but that espeopIe must. be
satisfied that the first step looking
towards the formation Of parliament
has been taken by the recent creation
Of a government council together with
provincial assemblies. The Teu Cheng
Yuan, or government council has
been deliberating since 1t was estab-
lished several months ago. but so far
the provincial assemblies to which the
edict refers, are non-existent The.
Chinese people have not received the
promise of representativ govern
ment with the same confidence as
they were received abroad. where
there seems to be a misaprehensiof'
as to the nature Of the measures 50
far adopted
The edict declares that the chief
relates to the control OF agi-
tation and orders the board OF inter
Ior and Justice to name a constitution
Al commission TO frame law for the
regulation Of political societies.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
HOWARD. NEVER
KNEW YOUTS[Y
AND HAD NEVER SEEN HIM UN'
TIL SENT TO JAIL IN
FRANKFORT.
KNEW NOTHING AT ALL
OF Assassination of Goebel--Man In
dicted On Charge OF Murder
Takes Witness Stand in
Powers Case.

Georgetown KY, Dec, 2i,-James
Howard took the stand in the Powers
trial this afternoon He said that at
the time Goebel was shot he was in
the public room Of the oI3ard Of Trade
hotel at Frankfort, when the news
was brought in that Goebel was shot.
He and others ran to the door and
later went to the Capitol Hotel but
did not see Goehel. Howard denied
emphatically that he ever received a
letter from Taylor or Youtsey asking
him to come to Frankfort. He did
not Know Taylor and had never seen
him. The witness further said that
he did not know Youtsey and never
saw him until both had been tried
aud convicted and were in Jail at
Frankfort. Howard said he did not
know he was charged with assassina-
ton until he saw in the newspapers
that he had been indicted About the.
same time a bench warrant had been
sent TO Clay county for his arrest. AS
soon as notified that he had been in
dicted he surrendered to Sheriff
White and accompanied him to
Frankfort ito give himself up and
answer the charges against him,
Since then he had not had a days
freedom Howard most emphatically
denied that he was on the stae house
square at any tim eduring the morn
ing of June 30, when Goebel was shot.
He said he was not inside the exeeu-
tive building that morning. that heI
never saw Governor Taylor or Yout
sey and declared that he had abso-
lutely nothing to do with the assassi-
nation. The witness admitted that
late in the afternoon of the day
Goebel was shot he, with others,
visited Capital Square going as far
as the steps of the executive build
ing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
TWO REASONS
FOR RES|GN|NC
sucDEN RETIREMENT OF REAR
ADMIRAL. BRoWNsoN IN
vESTfGATED.
CANNOT Be CONFIRMED.
Legally ny Senate to Appointment in
Navigation Bureau Because He
Fis on Retired list OF
the Navy.

Washington. Dec, o4-Dligent IN
curry from Rear Admiral Brownson,
from Secretary Metcalf and at the
White House Is waited to develop the
reason for the seemingly sudden re.
urement OF the rear admiral from the
navigation bureau today. Hrownson
takes the position that the subject is
che for discussion Of his superior
officer. which would take the inquiry
to Secretary Metcaif. who in turn
rassed the responsibility of stating
the reason OF the resignation to
President Roosevelt. Secretary Loeb
speaking for the president. says no in
formation can be obtained from that
source. Two theories have been all.
Fanced as being sufficient In them
selves to bring forth the resignation.
One is that the admiral finds himself
unable to agree with the ideas of the
president regarding certain important
policies lOSbe pursued by the bureau
OF navigation Such disagreement,
honestly entertained would leave the
huIllIdI buLa bHN course IIlu That 10
take his place on the retired list and
Ielinauish active management Of the
bFean over which he has dominion
The other reason Is that the rear
being on the retired list of
the navy can not be legally confirmed
bys the senate to an appointment. The
navy department has been wrestling
with this legal question with special
reference to the case of Brownson for
several weeks. 1t also is known that
an opinion on the question has re-
Gently been rendered what the ef-
feet OF this opinion is can only be
surmised in view of the action taken
by the admiral today Those who be.
lieve it ID the reason for his resigna-
ton say the opinion sets forth the
law to that his confirmation could not
be legally executed by the senate.
Such decision would undoubtedly
have the result of causing the adj
niral to resign,
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
CONSTRUCTIONS
OF RAILROADS
IN UNITED STATES ALMOST AS
HEAVY IN 1907 AS nv 1906,
WHICH WAS RECORD YEAR
SINCE 1888.

Chicago, Dec. 2f.-According to sta.
tistics compiled by the Daily Age.
railroad construction I'm the United
States has been nearly as heavy In
1907 as in 1906. which was the heav.
lest year since 1888 The total mum.
Der of miles of new track this year in
5.730.
The number Of orders for freight
and passenger cars and locomotives
in 1897 was smaller than at any time
during the last seven years. The vol
ume Of orders for this part OF rail
road equipment was about 55 per
cent of the total Of 1905 and 1906.
This year has been notable for an
increase in the number of block sig
mails installed. the increase having
been S.72i for the twelve months end
ing December 81.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
HARDEN DEFENSE
STRENGTHENED
FRAU Won ELBE, DIVORCED WIFE
OF COUNT Won MOLTkE,
TEsTIFIEs IN FAMOUS LIBEL
CASE.

Berlin, Dec. 24.--The hearing OF
the Harden-Von Moltke case was re-
sumed here today, the morning SEES
sion being behind closed doors but
in the afternoon the court was re.
opened to the public after the eX'
animation OF Frau Won Elbe. the di-
yorced wife of Count Won Moltke.
during the course OF which she modi
fed her former testimony to such a
surprising degree as to influence the
position of the defense TO a consider
able extent, many OF Herr Hardens
assertions against Won Moltke being
based upon her previous declarations.
Frau Won Elbe withdrew some of
her statements derogatory to Count
Won Moltke's character, and gave to
other statements she had made an
entirely different meaning than pre-
viously implied. Her physician, being
called to the stand testified that she
suffered from neurathenia. and a
medical expert. DR.. Hirschfeld. who
at the first trial had declared that
Count Won Moltke was abnormal,
thereupon withdrew his expert opin'
icn, which had been given after the
sworn testimony of Frau Won Elbe
on that occasion. i
Detectives who were also put OF,
the witness stand today gave eN
dence to the effect that nothing
definite was known against Count
Won Moltke relative to any alb
normality.
The court appointed one of the
judges to proceed to Munich 60 take
evidence against the reliability of
Frau Won Elbe from Harden's init
mate friend. Prof Schweringer who
was Chancellor Won Bismarck's ply.
sician. and who introduced her to
Herr Harden after hearing her weep
ing assertions.
The case was adjourned until Fri
day
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
NOT SUFFICIENT
CORROBORAT|ON
TO TESTIMONY OF ORCHARD
THAT WOULD WARRANT CON-
vlcTIoN OF PETTiBoNE.
NO CONNECTION SHOWN


Bcise, Idaho, Dec. a Before hear
Ing the argument en- the motion for
an nstrl cted verdict OF acqlittal filed
by the defendant in the Pettibone
trial today Judge Wood announ ed
his conclusions on the question of
eorroborative evidence and stated
that there had not been sufficient
confederation Of Orchards testimony
on the killing of Governor Steunen-
berg alone to warrant conviction. He
also said that corroboration was
and invited argument as to whether
or not such confederation had been
given by the state, and whether or
not the defendant had been connected
with that conspiracy.
The conclusions of the court means
either the jury will be instructed to
scquit the defendant or the trial will
proceed on the proposition that the
stae is not required to connect Petit
bone With the Steunenberg murder,
1t being only necessary to show that
a murder existed. that the defendant
on trial was a member Of that con
spiracy and that the killing Of
was an incident thereto.
In the Haywood trial Judge Wood
held it was necessary for the state
10 piodrca evidence tending to con
meet the defendant with the specific
crime charged, independent of the
of Orchard.
His announcement today means
that he VIII either reverse that ruling
OF sustain the motion of the defense
tc direct an acquittal Ruling on tho
motion will be made Thursday.
Judge Wood directed the defense to
be ready to proceed with its case at
that time in the event the motion
was not sustained.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
GIFT
CARRIED DEATH
MAIL CLERK FINDS INTERNAL
MACHINE WHILE DISTRiBU-
TING CHRISTMAS BUNDLES
IN ERIE, PA, PosToFFlCE.

Erie, Pa, Dec. While distrib-
uting Christmas bundles in the South
Erie Postoffice this afternon an EN-
ployee became suspicious of a pack.
age, the end Of which had broken
open. and upon making an inyestiga.
tion the package was found to con
tain an Internal machine so construc-
ted that the opening of the box would
cause an explosion which would have
undoubtedly killed any person near 1t
and sci fire to everything in the yicin-
ity.
The package was addressed 10 Ar
chic Carr. 22OS Cherry street, and had
beel mailed in this city. The box
contained a bottle and contrlvance so
arranged that the opening OF the Ill
would pull the cork and ignite sever
al matches.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
BOMB IN SCHOOL YARD
Straying Hog Causes An Explosion
and Discovery-Anmal Killed
School Boys Arrested.

Odessa, Dec. 24.-The curiosity of
. straying hog at Alderman has
brought to light a sore of bombs at
that place. caused the arrest of some
school boys charged with being
aware Of the whereabouts of the ex-
plosives. and resulted incidentally In
the death OF the animal. The hog
wandered into a school yard and be
gan to root. The animal turned over
a half-buried bomb and exploded it,
The police then made an investiga-
ton and found on the school ground
an extensive store of buried bombs
No persons were injured by the ex-
plosion. but hundreds of windows
were shattered.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
DISCOVERY OF
HUMAN TONGUE
INDICATES THAT LITTLE Me-
BRAskA GIRL WAS FouLLY
MURDERED--FATHER TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY BY SHERIFF,

X Lincoln, N,b., Dec, 2i.-Thc dis
'coyery Of d human tongue torn from
It's socket and cast into the dirt fur
nished the first tangible clue to TIN
mysterious disappearance two weeks
ago Of 4-yearola Lille Olsen from hcr
home near Resale. Neb., and mean
while ccnyinces the dozen Or moro
officers who have been conducting an
that the little girl was
the victim of brutal murder. The
gruesome find Of the missing gril's
tongue was made yesterday by Sheriff
Bauman of Fremont, Dodge county,
while he and an associate were
searching the farm Of Olaf Olsen, the
father of Lille. Today four physic-
ians declared that the tongue came
frcm a human head, and that IL had
belonged to child about the age Of
the missing Olsen girl.
A telephone message to Thurston
county, where Olsen lives, resulted in
his being taken into custody by Sher.
if Young. VINO brought the father to
Fremont tonight. Thurston county
was the scene Of the lynching OF 4
murderer only two months ago, AMI
the officers baked any show OF mob
violence toward Olsen by taking him
at once into the adjoining county.
While the officers have no positive
evidence tending to fasten the kill
ing upon the father, Olsen VIII be
kept under surveillance utnil the All
thodities have concluded searching.
Tonight dozen or
more sheriffs and deputies are hunt
ing eevry corner OF the Olsen farm.
Gypsy kidnapers were feared at first
but the officers now incline to tha
theory that the corpse of the little
girl was thrown into a hog lot, wheroI
It was torn into shreds and eaten by
the hogs.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
FIRST LYNCH|NC
IN NEW STATE
NEGRO MURDERS WHITE MAN
MOB BREAKS JAIL DOORS
BLACK HUNG TO PoLE-RID-
DIED BY BULLETS.

Muskogee. Okla, Dec. 2aT-Rifled
with bullets. the body of James Gar
den, negro is dangling from a tele-
graph pole tonight in the center of
Henrietta, Okla, a coal mining town
81 miles southwest OF here, as a re-
suit of the FIRST Iynching in the new
state Garden at noon today shot
and killed Albert Bates, white. be
cause Bates refused to rent livery
rig to the negro. Garden said Bates
was discriminating against him be-
cause of his color aud securing a pis-
toi returned and killed Bates
Garden was lodged in Jail and to-
night a mob battered down the doors,
secured Garden and hung him TO a
rearby pole. They then riddled the
body with bullets.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
FLEET REACA{S
PORT OF SPAIN
GIVEN GREAT RECEPTION BY
THOUSANDS GATHERED ON
WATER FRONT.
SAILORS SIGH SEEING
Baseball and Other Games On Shore
BY Jackies--OfficiaI Visits Be
tween Evans and Gov st Y
ernor Of Trinidad. 64

Port Of Spain Dec ~. The Aniefi-
can battleship fleet arrived this
morning and were given a great re-
ception by thousands who crowded
the water front Official visits We're
exchanged during the day, Two
thousand men Of the feet We're grant
ed shore liberty this afternoon and
were warmly welcomed by the popu'
lace when they landed They gave
themselves up to the enjoyment Of
sightseeing and playing baseball and
ether games The town presents
lively appearance.
Officers Of the fleet to the number
OF a hundred or more attended a
garden party at which they had an
opportunity of meeting many promi
nent public men Of the Port Of Spain.
Sir Henry Moore Jackson, governor
OF Trinidad, accompanied by his staff.
returned the visit to Rear Admiral
Evans which the American com
mander had made In the morning. and
extended to him and some fifty Of the
superior officers an invitation to-
luncheon
All through the day the great
American ships, as well as those who
manned them. We're objects of special
interest to the entire popuace, who
found time to make the occasion a
gala one. The town put on It's best
attire and pleasing decorations
greeted the eye at every turn. Men
of eth fleet who were given shore
leave spent their time in sight seeing
and playing at various games and
their behayious in every respect WAS
most exemplary The holiday feeling
spread even to the ships themselves
where amusements Of all kinds were
permitted.
The torpedo boat flotilla, which
started on its way to Para yesterday,
was forced to return ON account of
damage to the machinery of the de-
stroyer Lawrence. As the fotilla was
preparing to leave the harbor again
today the Whipple's propeller fonled
the anchor chain of the Golfer For
tuna and a second halt was called to
the expedition south. Divers went toll
work at once TO clear thepropelerand |
it was expected that the fiotilla viii
get away tonight.
There will be numerous social func-
tions here in honor of the American
officers and one day will be given
over to races.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
OvERTURES FOR PEACE
Between A. =. of /. and w. r. Of M.
Made at Denver-No Definite
Action Taken.

Denver. Colo. Dec. 24.-Overtures
for peace between the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor and the Western
Federation CT Miners we're made to-
day when Max Morris. vice president
OF the American Federation. accom-
panied by George Hally. president Of
the state Federation. called upCn the
Western Federation officers and pre-
seHted 10 them a formal letter Of in
vitation from President Gompers II
become affiliated with the American
Federation No definite action could
he taken at this time. but the meeting
was marked by the display Of friend
was about TO 90 into effect.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
CELEBRATE REvEIL0y
All Paris Observes Traditional Merry
Makine-Midnioht mss~ss Re
runed Throushtout Country

Paris. Dec. 2A-ToBis't afi Paris s
the "Reveiion" with tra-
difionai merry-making. Theatres gaze
special performances which were fob
loved by gay supper nartieE- Resta''-
rants. streets ana boulevsrds are bril-
liantly Illuminated for tae popular
dances.
A noteworthy feature Of Christmaz
eve vas the resumption thr~uESrrf
France Of misnight masses IN tse
ehurche. which last year vsrs adsed-
oned By the. direction Ct the higher
clergy because the senarati1n law
wac ebout to go into effect
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
ROCK ISLAND GUILTY
Railroad Company Pleads to Thirty
four Cases Of Violating Live
Stock Laws

Chicago. Dec. 24-Pleas Of guilty
Vere made today by the Rock lsiand
road in thirty-four cases charging viO-
lation Of the law prohibiting the con
fnement Of live stock in cars for long
er than twenty-four hours. Judge
dis Of the United States district court.
before whom the pleas were entered.
deferred sentencing TO allo Ethe rail
road 10 show causes for the delays.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
CROWN DOMAIN MATTER
In Agreement For Annexation Of
Congo Free State to Belgium
Referred 20 Government.

Brussels. Dec. 2I--The commis-
sion Of seventeen which has had un-
der advisement the annexation treaty
between Belgium and Congo indie
pendent Free state, has decided to
refer hack TO the government the
question Of the crown domain and
other important matters In the agree
ment for fuller explanation
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
PLOT DISCOVERED.
To Overthrow EcuaGorian Govern
ment--Arms in Houses of Con
spirators Seized BY Troops.

Guyaquil Ecuador, Dee. PA new
ian government has been discovered
at Quito and Geenral Teran, leader in
the conspiracy. and several others
have been arrested The government
has captured a quantity of arms in
the houses of the conspirators. Off
cials here state the conspirators plan
ned to assassinate President Afaro.
Teran was the leader of the revolu-
tion which overthrow President Gar
cia in 1906 in favor of Alfaro.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
MURDERED BY NEGROES
White Man Attempts to Stop Fight
Kills Two Blacks Before Being
Killed Himself.

Waycross. Ca. Dec. 24.-wallace
Dyal, woodsman employed at Tur-
pentine still rs miles from Waycross.
was today shot down by a crowd Of
negroes who were fighting among
themselves and whom be tried to
quiet eBfore dying he shot and kill
ed two negroes. No further particu-
lars have been received.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
MANY MILLS To REOPEN
In Mononoshels vslley-over Forty
thousand Men Affected-opera-
ton 70 start Jan. 6.

Pittsburg. Dec. 2S.-AHnouncement
was made tonight that mills in the
Monongaheia Velley viii resume oper-
ations on full time January 6. Over
10000 men are affected.
At New Castle twenty hot mills Of
the Shenanfo tin mills viii resume
oneratious about the first Of the new
wear. and that before the end OF jan
nary the entire plant viii be work
ing.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
WILL PRoBATED.

Los Angeles. Dec 24-The will of
the late Michael Gilleas. vice presi.
dent Of the Illinois Central railroad
disposing OF property valued at mil.
lion dollars. was probated today. The
widow and seven children receive the
estate. II is located in Iowa and
other states.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
MITCHELL STILL WEAK.
Miners President Expects TO Be Able
to Journey to Excelsior, Mo-,
End Of Week.

indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 24.-TheI
condition Of John Mitchell. president
of the United Mine Workers Of
America. is improving but be is still
weak and not able to leave his room.
II is his wish to 90 to Excelsior
Springs. 40. as soon as he is able to-
travel. possibly the latter part OF this
wee'c-
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
AMERICANS IN ROME
Take Prominent Part in Christmas
Eve Festivities - Mrs. w ].
Bryan Attends Mass.

Rome. Dec 2f-Christmas eve here
was the occasion Of some festivities
in which Americans took a prominent
part. The church in which midnight
mass was celebrated vas crowded.
among the congregation being Mrs
William Jennings Bryan and he
daughter They were accompanied
BY American Ambassador Griscom.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
ORDERS JEWISH CLUBS CLOSED.

Warsaw, Dec. 2i-General Skalion,
governor general of Warsaw, who re-
Gently closed 1000 Polish schools and
disbanded number of labor unions,
has ordered all Jewish clubs in Po-
land to close.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
OAR MAKER SUICIDES.

Poughkeepsie. y. Y. Dec. "a
James Renslow. aged 81. inventor o.
the spoon oar and maker Of oars fo-
most Of the prominent boat clubs OF
the country. committed suicide last
night by shooting himself In the head
The cause is not known.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
TWELVE
Buildings in Boulder, Colo, Burned by
Prairie Fire Which is Still
Raging.

Boulder, Colo, Dec, 24.-Prairie
fires are burning in several places In
the outskirts OF this city and the
surrounding country and are spread.
ing rapidly before high wind. All
ready twelve buildings In Boulder
have been burned
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
TORNADO
Blows Passenger Train or Track
Killing Baesageman and lnjoring
Eight Others.

Denver, Colo, Dec. PA tornado
blew the LEGAL passenger train on
the track a mile north Of Marshall,
Colo. on the Colorado and Southern
Railroad today Bageageman Chiles
cf Denver, was killed and eight or
ten trainmen and passengers were In
jnrea
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
CHRISTIAN ENoEAvoR WORKER.

Boston. Dec. 24.-Rev- Franklin S.
Hatch. general secretary Of the Chris
tian Endearof movement In India.
Burmah and Ceylon fer several years.
is dead aged 60.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
SIMPLE SERVICES.

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. 24.-In con
formity with his expressed wish,
simple funeral services were held to-
dhy over the late United States Sen
ator stephen X. Mallory.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-12-25
THREE MORE BODIES.

Fairmont. ". Va. Dec. 2i.-Three
more bodies were recovered from the
Nonongah mines today making a to-
tai up to date OF 5i6.