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

nail that passes through a strip of
lath into the studding helps to make
the house solid.
There is a combination front and
back stair in this house that meets
with approval where a person don't
want to spare room enough for two
separate stairways. Some folks are
everlastingly dead set against combi,
nations Of all kinds, but they are all
right in the proper place, and the cen.
ter of this house seems to be the right
place for this kind of a stairway. You
take your choice when you go upstairs
from the front hall or from the back
vestibule, and your choice will prob
ably depend on whether you have COM
pany in the front parlor and are
CARRIED suitably according to your no.
tons of propriety; but the back stair
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
IN

IL Is right to make VOWS unto
God and there must be the sin.
; certify and faithfulness which
pays the VOW made.
The Psalmist over and over
again uses the phrase, 81 will
: pay my vow unto the Lord"
There is something in the re.
; Iiaious nature of man which
: leads him to make vows to his
; God.
But impulse alone must not
: govern in the making Of these
9 vows.
Jephthah must be commended
! for his recognition of the fact
Z that the Gee of his campaign
) depended upon the favor and
( help Of God.
J To Jephthah must be eonced.
{ ed a sincere spirit Of devotion
and worship.
But these virtues could not
save him from the terrible mis-
Z takes which come from ig-
and superstition.
Jephthah made the awful
; blunder of supposing that tho
favor of God could be bought.
. And he made the other and
8 more common mistake of bring.
. ing God down to the level of hu.
9 man conceptions.
In the rash vow of J%ephthah
. may be traced the influence of
. the heather practices about him.
) Human sacrifice was made to
Z the heather gods. Would he do
less in seeking the favor of the
. God he worshiped?
! How little he understood
God. How imperfect was his
J conception of what God required
4 in the way OF worship and serv.
. ice.
Perfect worship and perfect
Z service can only come from per
q feet understanding of God.
Z And we must not forget that
it is easier to promise than it is
Z to fulfill.
z Jephthah under the thrill and
. the enthusiasm Of that forward
9 movement against the enemy
4 pledged to God that which was
. not his right to give and that
{ which would not honor God in
! the giving.
Too often Is the pledge made
! to God under the impulse of the
q moment without due thought as
! to our right to give OF the will
q ingness Of God to receive the
: gift.
q But let US not confuse the
= vow thus made with the n
q which is made while commun-
. ing with God In the mountain
top experiences where the soul
mounts the spiritual heights and
aspires after richer and better
: things in the grace and f~ulIness
9 Of Christ. There the soul may
Z pledge its deeper conservation,
9 its fuller devotion, and then
: come down to the commoner
: levels of life there to pay the
q vow which it has made.
But delay to make thy vow,
Z then haste thou to its fulfill
) ment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

hind the door. Self-respecting people
don't do that way, but in order to en-.
easy back cellar stair has been ar
ranged.
There is a good front porch to this
house and there is a good back porch.
| often think women take more com
fort with a back porch in summer than
any other part of the house. They can
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Chlna's Code.

The strong web of immemorial Gus
tom AID of a traditional code OF ethics
would seem to be the chief ties which
keep the Chinese fast in the social
and political frame that has come
down to them. The frame shows signs
of creaking. Who will say what may
happen, were 1t to give way! The
present systematic system OF gov
eminent by the Manchus and an un'
regenerate Mandarinate-is, we are
told, doomed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Strictly Hyuienlc.

Roderick, the three-year-old hopeful
Of a Chicago physician, had from the
period OF his earliest understanding
been impressed that he should never
drink unfltered water. He listened
attentiyely to the Bible story being
told him where Moses smote The rock
and the water flowed out to quencb
the thirst Of the Israelites. and inter
rupted his narrator 70 ask graveiy'
Was 1t hlteTed?"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
EDITOR

way to heat a house of this size com.
fortably and economically in regard to
labor, and that is with a hot-air fur
mace, When you have a furnace you
must carry the ashes out at least three
times a week, Some folks are shift
less enough to pile them up on the
cellar floor and let them stay there
until spring, but this is q reprehensive
habit which should be energetieally
discouraged. 1t is on the same princi-
pal of sweeping the dirt into q pile be-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Babies and Mammas Welcomed,

Mothers are invited to bring their
babies with them to the First Chris.
tian Bible school, in Jacksonville, Fla.
This results in bringing out many
women to the Bible class who other.
wise would Be kept at home. AT a
little Methodist church in Verona, N.
j., there has been established a nurs.
cry, and several of the young women
Of the congregation take care of the
babies while the mothers attend Sun.
day morning worship.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Proposed Mission inspection Tour.


The Laymen's Missionary Move
ment, the newest development of
joint church action in these aggres.
sive and fraternal missionary times,
has already presented several un.
usual propositions for advancing mis-
sionary work. One Of the most strik.
ing was that which was offered at
a dinner Of prominent laymen In New
York. Ex-Mayor Seth Low, who pre-
sided, explained the plan-the or.
g%anization Of 100 American business
men who at their own expense will
travel around the world in a body,
visiting the missionary lands OF Asia
and inspecting In every country the
chief missionary stations
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Exception.

Wife during the spat)--r don't be-
lieve you ever did a charitable act in
your life.
Husband--I did one, at least, that
I have lived to regret.
Wife-lndeed! What was 1t pray?
Husband--I saved you from dying
an old maid.--Chicago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Meetlno /. pedcIt.

81 hear Scorcher has put a heavy
mortgage on his city residence. Is he
in such trouble as that?
yes; he told me he hAA to have ap
immediate cash supply for his auto
mobile fines."-Baitimore American.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
Electric Fence to Guard Gold Mine.

A barbed wire fence heavily charged
with electricity will surround and
guard a gold mine at Reno, New, here.
after. Recent thefts of ore led to tho
erection OF the fence and anyone at.
tempting to climb It will meet with
instant death.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12
ELECTRIC DOOR OPENER.
How the Ingenious Device May Be
Constructed.

A very convenient and efficient de-
vice for unlocking any door fitted with
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

a spring lock is shown in the accom-
panying sketches. A fairly stiff spring,
A, Is connected by a flexible wire cord
to the knob b. The cord Is also fas.
tened to a lever, c. which is pivoted
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-04-12

Scripture Authority Judges I'LL
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
REVEREND BUCKNER
 WILL LECTURE
At the Y. M. C. A. Tomorrow Night on "The Life of Our SaviOr.'' To Illustrate Lecture With
 SiXty-one Slides.

Several months ago Reverend w. D. Buckner was secured by the lyceum committee of the Young Mems Christian Association to de- liver an illustrated lecture, and he announced his theme to be: "The Life of Our Savior" for tomorrow night. Sixty-one stereopticon slides have been secured to illustrate this subject and all who attend will be more than pleased with what they see and hear. The Railroad As sociation at Little Rock recently gave this illustrated lecture and Secretary Moore pronounced it the best that had ever been given in their hall. The lecture will not begin until after prayer meeting. S:30 D. m., so that all may have an opportunity to attend.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
Cotter & Co.'S. Daily Cotton Letter.

New Orleans, La., Feb. 5.-The strength of 3 points in Liverpool is truly surprising and this feeling found expression on our side in an advance in futures caused by short covering. Without help from specu- lation, cotton is holding it's own re- markedly we'll and shorts very ap- propriately ask themselves the ques- tion what would happen if specula- tion should be induced to come in on a drop in the movement or bad news during the planting season. Already we hear from Liverpool that con- tinental spinners are buying new crops quite extensively. This indi- cates good forward trade in yarns and goods, confidence in the price level on the part of consumers and difficulty of finding people who will enter into arrangements with spin ners for actual cotton after the les men.
 Spot sales in the English market reached 12,OO0 at 9 points higher quo tations. The Liverpool stock consists mostly of desirable spinners qualities and European demand is consequent ly being directed thereto. Cotton which, owing to blocked roads in Texas, has not arrived in time, is be- ing replaced there and this swells the demand at times. According tc good information northwest Texas is still blocked and the congestion there will not be relieved before the end Of this month The easier tone in the local spot market is attributed by spot people to the quality of offerings Desirable cotton has been sifted out and though offerings are larger they now consist mostly of cotton witf some defect, either color, dust ol sand. Demand for such cotton has never properly developed. Spots quiet and steady supported by rise ir futures. Demand not pressing or gen eral.
 l WALTER GOPHER & co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
BASKET BALL
 AT BLUFF CITY
Rink TOnight-M Placed for EXtenSiOn-Mardi Gras Carnival by Ladies of Trinity Church
 Feb. 12.

Although no attraction was offered at the Bluff City rink last night, a nice crowd attended the popular skat- ing resort and the time was pleas antly spent
 Everyone is enthusiastic over the game of basket ball to be played at the Bluff City rink tonight, and a large crowd will be present to witness this game. The contest will be between the High School team, led by Walter Kaiser, and the Bluff City team, com posed of J. Hanover, Al Harvey, Sam Smith and others. Considerable riv- airy exists between the. two teams and fast game will be played. It was announced last night, upon the floor, that the council had con- sented to the extension of the Bluff City rink. This announcement met with applause.
 As material has already been plac- ed upon the ground, work on the ex- tension will begin at once and be completed within 15 days.
 When completed the Bluff City rink will offer it's patrons the largest and smoothest floor of any place of it's kind in the city.
 Don't forget the big Mardi Gras carnival to be given at the rink on February 12, by the ladies of Trinity church.
 BLUFF CITY RINK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
REV. HOLCOMB'S
 GOOD WORK,

One of the busiest men in Pine Bluff for the last few days has been Reverend Sam s. Holcomb, city missionary. He had 51 appli- cants for food, clothing, wood and coal, and today he has had quite a number, which were all supplied, after thorough investigation.
 His money for charity has been spent for this noble work. Now he asks every charitable individual to leave a donation at the Bank of Pine Bluff for this "charity work" !" He also says he needs clothing of all kinds, bedding and stoves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
The Discontented Man.

TIE wooed and won pretty girl 6 With hair of shining gold; She loved him with loyalty
 Quite touching to behold, But other peoples wives he used Approvingly to scan And growl and grumble at his own The discon:ented man. His business prospered every day. Another store he leased, He bought q house and motor car. His bank account increased. But still he wore q giaomy face. While Jones is ia the van. My trade is going back" exclaimed The disconnected man. His children in and out of school Were well behaved and bright: They reached the head of every class And studied day and night. ''It didn't take me half so long To learn what I began; wasn't such a dunce," complained The discontented man. He went abroad and viewed unmoved The Rhines majestic flow, The snowy splendor of the Alps. The matchless lakes below. "1 want to get q steamer home As quickly as I can. There's nothing here worth seeing .
 cried
 The discontented man. At last he left his earthly cares To mount the starry skies And knock upon the pearly gates That lead to paradise. And though to fling the portals wide St. Peter nimbly ran, 'You're long enough about it," said The discontented man.
 -Lesiie'S Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
Twas New to Her.

Senator Dubois has q new cook, People keeping house in Washington always have new cooks This particu- lar Dubois cook came claiming that she could do anything, and Mrs. Du, bois intimated on the first day that they would have some macaroni for dinner
 "What's that?" asked the cook.
 Mrs. Dubois took her to the pantry and showed her the macaroni. "Do you mean to say you don't know what this is?" Mrs. Dubois asked.
 "Oh, yes. deed I do. missus," the cook replied. Only in the las place 1 things "-New York World
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
Our people have been gl

Our people have been greatly entertained by the forcible, logi- cal sermons delivered since Mon- day night at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Joe I. Norris who is now pastor of the Presbyterian church at Pine Bluff. These serv- ices will continue several days and no one can afford to miss them. While here Rev. MT. Norris is the guest of the Ponder home, where he spent so many pleasnt months while he was pastor of the church here about twelve years ago.-Wal- nut Ridge Blade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
And More In His Library.

The two philosophers built houses side by side, and their respective sons show ed filial pride.
 "iy fathers bigger man than your father.' cried Christopher.
 "No, he isn't either" answered Will liam junior.
 My fathers professor
 Sos mine," said the son of the ex- perimental psychologist.
 "Well, my fathers got more brains than yours has anyway"
 "No, he hasn't either," said William junior flor my fathers not only got his own brains, but lot of other mems brains in bottles on his mantelpiece. "- Boston Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

The dance given at the Bluff City club last night by the young Jew ish men was one of the most thor oughly enjoyed affairs of it's kind of the season. The music of Deal s or chestra was especially fine, which naturally added to the enjoy able fea- lures in the dancing. The dance was later converted into a german and was directed gracefully by Ben Franklin and Miss Hennie Weller. The young people were chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Solmson The out-of-town guests were Miss Sarah Goldstein, of Jonesboro, Ark, and Miss Hedwig Strauss, of Green wood Miss. The affair was largely attended.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
Not So Very Final.

"I cannot be your wife," she replied and added, This is final"
 He paced swiftly to and fro several times, then halted abruptly in front of her.
 "Pray, be candid with me-" he said, not without the note of masculine i'm patience. About how final?
 This was too much. She burst into tears.
 "How do l knowY' she sobbed.- Puck
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
sarcasm In the Jury.

The second day drew to it's close . with the twelfth juryman still uncon- vinced.
 "Well, gentlemen" said the court of fcer,, entering quietly, shall l. as usual, order twelve Cinners?"
 Make it," said the foreman, "eleven dinners and bale of hay."-New York Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

An event that is being looked for ward to with great anticipations by both the Gentle and Jewish society folk is the organ recital to. be given at the Temple Thursday night. A program of grand opera of unusual excellence is to be offered and elabor- ate preparations are being made for the event.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
I.'. 2. .fs The Simple Question.

Prosecuting Attorney-Now, sir, did you or did you not on the date in ques- tion or at any other time say to the defendant or any one else that the statement imputed to you and denied by the plaintiff was matter of no mo- ment or otherwise? Answer me, yes or no.
 Bewildered Witness - Yes or no what?-Harper's Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

Miss Burton, of Helena, and Miss Jefferson, of Kentucky, left today for Helena, Ark. While the guests of Mrs. Will Riley, they were the guests of honor at number of delightful social affairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
Every Man HI. Own Boss

EVeFy Mah HIN OWn nOHs' When did Henpeque get divorce?" why, he isn't divorced. What made you think so!''
 "Well. he was talking about the un- allowed satisfaction at his time of life of being his own boss."-Judge.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
Long Drawn Out.

The Doctor-A friend of mine has been engaged to a girl for nine years.
 The Lawyer-That's the longest term of court ! ever heard aaR.-Hopston, Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
WANTED

Energetic white woman to help with first-class boarding house. Good wages. Apply 620 Laurel street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05
SOCIETY NOTES,


Yesterday the Bridge Whist club met with Mrs. Wiltshire Riley at her home on South Laurel street. The cold, disasreeable afternoon of yes terday was forgotten in the warmth and cheery hospitality that greeted the small guest company, who were invited to spend an afternoon at the Riley home. Bridge whist was play eG The prize, a handsome hand painted picture, was captured by Mrs. John Wilbourne.
 The guests were: Mesdames liar ry Trulock, \. B. Trulock, c. w. May field, John Wilbourne, M Danaher, Will Taggart, Wade Knox, Misses Pearl Levey, Sue Cockrill, of Ten nessee; Hazel Peck, Grace York, Sue Perkins, Hattie Orto, Aline Burton, of Helena; Miss Jefferson, of Ken lucky.
 The honorees of the afternoon were Miss Burton, of Helena, and Miss Jeff ferson, of Lexington, Ky. The party was in the nature of farewell to the two young ladies who have been Mrs. Riley's guests the past ten days. The hostess presented to each of them 8 dainty souvenir of the occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

J. s. Johnson, formerly train dispatcher at the Cotton Belt shops, is now assistant editor of the Mis- siOnary World, of Shenandoah, 1a., at which place he will reside in the future.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

Miss Mabel Price Davis, of Stutt- gart, Ark, passed through Pine Bluff yesterday on her way to Little Rock to visit friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

Mrs. R. E. Lee is hostess for the Duplicate Whist club this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-02-05

WALTER COTTER & co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-14

we're used. and the cost per ton mile
was s0.0139. With gasoline 24.75 gal
Ions at 1920 were used. and the cost
rer ton mile was ,0016s. A gallon
OF gasoline carried the machine 10 lilo
miles, which was about two cents less
than would have been accomplished
under better running conditions. A
gallon OF kerosene lasted 4-16 miles.
and a gallon Of alcohol 8 1900 miles.
Although the alcohol was two and q
half times as expensive as the gasoline
Il gave better results in hill-climbing,
and IL had certain other technical ad-
vantages which the experts noted. II
a motor had been used which was de-
signed especially for alcohol and not
for gasoline, as were all Of the motors
in the present instance. the results
would have been still better. To the
private owner OF an automobile alco-
hol will commend itself also for Its
cleanliness and lack Of explosive quail
ities.-Record-He
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-14
DuRAnoo's NEXT MAYOR.

The nomination OF DR.. w. w. NC
Even means success at the polls the
Sd day OF April. DR.. McEwen Is no
stranger to the people Of Durango. He
served the people as mayor for two
years, his term ending in the spring
OF 1906. During his encumbency oil
the office not breath of scandal OF
any character was breathed against
his administration and Durango was
at peace with the world and the people
of the town and county. So well did
DR.. McEwen fill the ofce that he was
taken up by the republicans and nomi-
mated for representative in the fall OF
1904 and elected by one Of the largest
majorities over given any candidate
for office in La Plata county. AS rep
resentative he labored for the inter
ests OF his constituents. being regard
ed as one Of the hardest working men,
bers in the assembly. Therefore, we
say DR.. McEwen is no stranger to the
people of Durango. They know him
to be honest and truthworthy and The
Herald has no doubt of his election to
serve as mayor the coming two years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-14
CITY cLERKsHIP.

1t was happy move on the part of
the republicans In nominating Frank
G. Sheets for city clerk. There is no
more deserving young man in the city
OF Durango. His good qualities are
known to most OF our people, espe-
cially by those with whom he has
worked. Mr.. Sheets is best known
by his work in the Durango post
office. where he was regarded as one
of the most efficient employees in the
service. AS to his clerical ability we
are able to testify. Mr.. Sheets having
served his last two years In the post.
office under the writer of this article.
He was careful and painstaking. ever
on the alert to serve the public and
do his inside work we'll. Frank writes
q legible hand and Is quick in his
work. two requisites in a person as
piring to the position OF city clerk.
We have known Mr.. Sheets to 60 out
Of his way to accommodate patrons
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-14
HERE Is WHERE THE
PEOPLE STAND PAT.

Tho nomination of w. H. LaCount
means his election. This is conceded
on all sides. And why shouldn't this
be the case? Mr.. LaCount has served
the city well and honestly for ten
years as city treasurer. During this
time never a mistake in the books as
kept by his deputy and taxpayers have
felt a security In the safety OF the
money they pay into the city. Not
only a veteran Of the war, Mr. La
Count Is a veteran Of this southwest
section. having come to La Plata coun-
ty in the early days. misfortune over
taking him when well along In years
and 1t Is commendable to keep such
an individual in this kind OF posi-
tion when the taxpayer is served so
we'll. In fact, the democrats should
not hesitate at endorsing Mr.. LaCount.
Let them be as liberal in recognizing
merit as the republicans were last
fall when they placed Mrs. Pulford
on their ticket for superintendent of
schools.
The Herald believes Mr.. LaCount is
In for a larger majority this coming
election than any time he has been on
the ticket At public meeting the
other night there was only one voice
and that was for his election. demo-
Gratis joining in as heartily as republi-
cans.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-14

of the office-men and women with
whom he had no association. simply
deemlng 1t the right thing to give the
lowliest patron the same considera-
tion as the wealthy. No horny-handed
son Of toll ever called on Frank In
vain to unlock the office and get their
mail In case toll kept them after clos
ing hours, and we are confident when
it comes to the polls there are hun
dreds OF men and women who Will
remember this and cast vote for
him. Again, Frank has grown to man
hood in this city, Is graduate OF the
Durango public schools and is one OF
us in every respect. The Herald feels
confident he is going to be elected by
handsome majority.