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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
Greenwood Auction Store.

Mr.. Lee Arterbury, manager, has
opened the Greenwood Auction Store,
In the house vacated by Messrs, Priest
ley Bros, 22i Howard street, where he
has consignment Of $4,000 worth OF
high class goods to sell at auction to the
highest bidder. During the next thirty
days Mr.. Arterhury will give per
cent. Of his sales to the Kings Daugh-
ters and also 5 per cent. to the Green
wood Baseball League. Special atten-
tion Is directed to Mr.. Arterhury's adj
vertisement in this issue Of The Com
monwealth. He has the goods for sale
and the highest bidder will get them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
TWO BIG WELLS
ARE BEING BORED
10 supply Demand for More water
In Greenwood.

| The demand for water in Greenwood
has recently become so great that tho
Electric Light and Water Commission is
having two mammoth astesian wells
bored one A l0-inch and the other
S-inch in size.
The recent extensions OF the water
and sewer mains to different parts OF
the city have taxed our present well
supply to its limit, hence tho necessity
for boring two additional large wells.
In this connection Street Commission
or Gid Montioy requests The Common
wealth to state for the information OF
the public that the Commission was
compelled to refuse to allow him to
further take water from the mains for
street sprInkling purposes until the new
wells have been completed, when the
spriuklors will again resume service all
over the city.
Through the kindness OF Mr.. G. II.
Wright water for sprinkling the streets
in the business part Of the city has been
furnished the Street Commissioner. MIR.
Montioy asks the indulgence Of the peo-
pie for few days,and when the new wells
have been completed he will do his best
to keep down the dust throughout tho
ritV
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
OUR MOTTO: "BE JUST AND FEAR NOT"
GREENWOOD
Shower Entertainment.

Mrs. John Ashcraft and Mrs. |. 7. Nc
Intyre entertained large number OF
their friends on last Tuesday afternoon
complimentary to the brideelect, Miss
sallie Humphreys, with a Shower. The
many handsome and useful gifts attested
the popularity OF the bride. The dining
table represented bed of daisies and
the clever hostess announced to the
bride that she must pick every daisy,
which she proceeded to do and found
tied to each daisy valuable package,
which she gracefully found her way
into and accepted the contents most
graciously. Dainty ices were served,
Mrs. Gordon Mcintyre presided at the
punch bowl.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
Memorial Services Wednesday.

Memorial services were held at tho
Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon
under the auspices OF the Cemetery As
sociations and Narna Jefferson Davis
Chapter, U. D. c. The program pub
lished in the last issue Of The Common
wealth was spendidly carried out. The
address on Jefferson Davis" by Hon. II,
V. Hughston was ably and eloquently
delivered, and Hon. ]. A. Tyson's ad-
dress on "The Confederate Soldier was
a mastery effort. The song service was
appropriate and beautiful. The large
crowd in attendance formed process
sion and proceeded to the cemeteries
where the graves were decorated with
lovely flowers by the ladies.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05

Hon. W, s. Barry, areenwood's genial
Cotton-Oil King, spent Tuesday here
looking after his interests. Mr.. Barry
seems to be one Of "the Lords chosen
few" for he has all the requisites that
go to make up a happy, healthy, pros
porous man and gets more real enjoy.
ment out of life than any man we've
eyer had the pleasure Of meeting. His
social attainments are known every
where and the man fortunate enough to
be his guest will find man who ills to
perfection, the title Of typical south
ern gentlemen, schooled in the art Of
good manners, Indianola Enterprise,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
FIRST GOVERNMENT
COTTON REPORT
On Condition of Crop to May 25th Is
sued Tuesday.

Washington, June 2.-The cotton
planted this spring is estimated 32,0sl,-
900 acres, and its condition on May 25,
last, is given as 1871 per cent, in the
first cotton reports of this season made
public at the Department of Agricult.
ure to day. The acreage as estimated
is against $4,000, 900 acres last year, and
the condition on May Is is against 70.5
last year.
The area, as given, includes that al
ready planted and expected to bo plant
ed and Is about one-tenth Of one per
cent greater than the area planted last
year. The condition Of the growing
crop on May 25, for the past ten years
was 1913 per cent.
The estimated area planted and to be
planted in cotton in 1908 and condition
by States follows:
Virginia, acreage $4,000; condition sS.
North Carolina; acreage 1,427, 900; con-
dition 81.
South Carolina, acreage 2,463,0Oo; con-
dition 81.
Georgia, acreage 4,775,000; condition
so.
Florida, acreage 26s,0O0: condition 81.
Alabama, acreage 3,509,OO0; condition
rs.
Mississippi, acreage 3,252,0Oo; con-
dition so.
Louisiana, acreage 1,656,0o0; condi-
ton so.
Texas, acreage 9,533,0 condition rs.
Arkansas, acreage 2,01l 900; condition
IS.
Tennessee, acreage $4,000; condition
"a.
Missouri, acreage $4,000; condition SO.
Oklahoma, acreage 2,039,0O0; condition
80.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
The Itta Bena Election.

ltta Bena, Miss. June 9.-At the pri-
mary election to-day T. B. Holloman was
elected Mayor by large majority. s.
s. Mitchell defeated two opponents for
Marshal. Walter r. Townsend was
elected over ]. H. Bledsoe for Treasurer.
Aldermen ]. L. Haley, L. J. Young, A.
Robinson, Riley Ely and H. c. Coopeloii
we're elected. W. d. Halsell was re-
elected Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
A NEW DRAINAGE
DISTRICT ON FOOT
Land Owners OF Carroll and Lefiore
In Movement.

A number Of enterprising citizens OF
the western part of Carroll county and
the eastern part of Lchore county are
organizing a drainage district iu that
section, which is one of the most fertile
spots in the delta, and embracing an
area of about $4,000 acres. 1t will in
clude all the territory subject to inunda-
tion in the valley of the Tallahatchie,
aud from the creeks tributary, and as
soon as possible the work OF dredging
the Big Sand creek, frrm the nplands ln-
to the main stream noar Greenwood, will
be undertaken,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
PROCEEDINGS OF
BOARD SUPERVISORS.
County Legislature Meets In ResuIa al
Monthly Session.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Lehore
County met Monday, June 1, 1908 the
following members and officers being
present: F. M. Aldridge, president; r
A. Joiner, Eli Ethridge, ]. L. Haley and
s. |. Brown, members; G. W. Crockett
clerk; s. z. Prophet, sheriff.
HUNTING AND FISHING ORDINANCE
AMENDED.
Be it ordered that the rules and or.
ders of the Board Of Supervisors rela.
tive to hunting and fishing be and are
hereby amended so as to read as follows:
That all non-residents Of the County OF
Lehore are hereby permitted to hun
and fish in. this County, provided that
said nonresident, while hunting and
fishing shall be actual guests or visitors
OF bona-fide, resident citizens Of this
County.
Be it further ordained and ordered
that fishing by nets, seines or traps is
hereby permitted in the Tallahatchie,
Yazoo and Yallabusha Rivers.
Be it further ordained and ordered
that all rules, regulations or orders in
conflict with the above be and the same
are hereby repealed.
Be it further ordered that this order
be in force from and after this date and
that a certified copy Of same be fur
nished the Game Warden, the Sheriff
and each OF the Justices OF the Peace in
the County.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
EVER WATCHFUL
A Little Care VIII save Many Green
wood Readers Future Trouble.

Watch the kidney secretlons,
See that they have the amber hue OF
healthi
The discharge not excessive or in
frequent;
Contain no "brick dust like" sediment.
Doan's Kidney Pills will do this for
you,
They watch the kidneys and cure
them when they're sick.
Mrs, j. b, Myers, living at 233 N.
Walnut street, Greenyille, Miss, says:
about six weeks ago while living in
Birmingham, Ala, MIR. Myers was dis
tressed on account of his kidneys not
performing their functions properly.
The secretions were very unnatural
in appearance, and he also had pains
through his back All efforts to obtain
relief were unsuccessful until Doan's
Kidney Pills or any other kidney reme-
dy. too, used them for backaehe and
kidney complaint and could not have
hoped for more satisfactory results. |
know that your remedy is genuine one
and furthermore, we never lose an OPP
portunity in recommending It,
For salo by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster MiIhurn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
The Women Folks.

They have more or less business with
banks. Many of them come to this
bank. We appreciate their patronage
and invite others. They are drawing 4
per cent. interest on their surplus
money. Why not let your surplus saw
ings work for you? per cent. interest
paid on deposits.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
Wanted.

A position as bookkeeper, or book.
keeper and general store manager. A
good plantation business preferred.
am man Of family, strictly sober and
do not gamble. Can furnish the very
best Of references as to character, quail
ifcations, etc. Address 49," Common
wealth, Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
Lawn Party, june 9Th,

The ]. Il. George Chapter will give a
brilliant entertainment-on the vacant
lot, corner Howard and Washington
streets Friday, June 9Th. Lawn
Party with many attractive scenes from
"Mid-Summer Nights Dream "Gypsy
Tent" "Rehecca at the Well" "Fish
Pond" "punch and Judy" etc, Inter,
esting musical program. Tho public Is
cordially invited to attend. Admission
25 cents,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
PROCEEDINGS OF
CITY COUNCIL.
Resular June Meeting OF Mayor and
Board of Aldermen.

The Mayor and Board OF Aldermen OF
the City of Greenwood met In regular
session Tuesday, June 2, l90S-Mayor
yardaman, Clerk Hicks, and Aldermen
Wilmington, Young, Shute, Bell and
Loggins being present.
Ordered, That J. W. Slack be and he
is hereby relieved from further duty as
police officer.
Ordered, That the Marshall be
authorized to appoint one policeman to
serve during month Of June, there being
vacancy on the force.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05

Weller can do your repair work cheap.
er than the city jewelry stores because
his expenses are less. His repair work
is the best because he employs only the
highest class workmen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
HairdreSSing.

Puffs, Switches and Curls made
from combings or cuttings by Mad
am NJ. r. Duke, 507 East Main
street. Phone 230.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
For Rent.

Two unfurnished rooms suitable for
light housekeeping. Good bath room.
Across from city hall. Inquire Of W. II.
Nading at S. G.. Wilson's store,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
Scates

Delicious Ice Creams, Ices and etc,
Don't take chances, get the best. For
Sundays, order Saturday. Ring II.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05
A Wonderful Growth.

During the past few years our bust
ness has experienced a wonderful
growth. By our careful attention Of
our customers interests we have estab.
lished ourselves in the hearts of a host
of the working class. We receive de.
posits from S1.00 up, and pay per cent
interest, compounded semi-annually
We invite all inclined to save to call on
us.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
Wanted.
Position as clerk and bookkeeper in a
country or plantation store. Address
this office, "58, M
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05

Smoke Scates Sport. Guaranteed lia-
vana burner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-05

Report OF Street Commissioner re-
ceived and approved. 5000 was trans
ferred from general fund to street fund
Report Of r. L. Miller Of taxes col
lected was received ard approved al
follows: Privilege tax, $398.25, street
tax $4,000, fines and costs $l4910.
Report Of r. L. Sims, treasurer. was
received and approved showing the fol-
lowing balances on hand: General fund
$971.57, school fund s90375, interest
fund $5326.74, street fund $471.52.
Report Of Light and Water Commits
sion was filed and approved.
Petition of D. G. Peteet ct ais for ex-
tension of water and sewer mains was
referred to Water Commission, with
recommendation that same be extended
il practicable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
Perennial Candidate Scorns De-
mand of Eastern Demo-
cratic Leaders
Nebraskan Faces Further Bitter
Fight Today at Conference
of Party Clieftains
Movement to Gust Peerless One
Headed by Ryan, Sheehan
and Smith
sPEolAL pIspA7cH 70 THE cALL

/. WASHINGTON. Jan. zo. -
William Jennings Bryan was to-
day notified by his enemies in the
democratic party that he must re-
tire from the race for the presi-
dental nomination. He declined
to do SO, declaring that this was
subject he would not discuss. He
added that he had been warned by
his friends that such an effort
would be made. This notice was
served on the Nebraskan at the
instance of Thomas Fortune Ryan
of New York, William F. Shee-
han of New York and former
United States Senator Smith OF
New Jersey, "the wise men of the
east who are bitterly opposed TO
Bryan's nomination enc believe that II
he Is chosen the democrats viii he de-
feated disastrously during the next
election.
Ryan sheehan and Smith have been
here for two days holding conferences
and it was agreed that they should
select Colonel George Harvey. the edi-
tor of Harper's weekly. TO i-1duce for
ner Senator Jones OF Arkansas. once
a loyal Bryanite. TO deliver the ulti-
natum.
When Jones called on Bryan the lat
ter thanked Jones for his courtesy in
the matter. and said:
Il cannot yield TO the demand to
withdraw made by the men who have
never supported me-
4 owe them nothing and everything
TO the men who have stood by me. 1
shall not retire from the race becarse
I am in duty bound to be loyal to my
friends ! shall not retire. and there
can be 10 discussion OF this question.
Bryan tomorrow viii meet a large
number of prominent democrats from
ali over the country. when the oues-
ton OF his withdrawal viii be talked
over This meeting is expected TO be
lively one, for Sheehan and his ad-
herents viii make a desperate effort
TO drive Bryan out OF the race
Bryan declined today 10 discuss a
story in a newspaper detailing the
contributions of silver mine owners to
the Bryan campaign fund Of 1886
Bryan said that he would remain in
Washington two or three days 10 talk
over politics with democratic leaders
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
GREET TORPEDO
HOTILLA WITH
HONOR ESCORT
Argentina Welcomes American
Boats at Buen0s Aires
With Convoy
Vast Throngs Turn Out to Bid
a Hearty Good Will
to the Yankees
Passage From Rio Janeiro Is
Made Without a Hitch
or Accident

BUENOS AIRES. jan z6.-At-
tended by division. of Argentine tor
pedo boats, the American torpedo
boat Hotilla which left 10 Jans !,
January 2l entered the harbor of
Buenos Aires at $50 o'clock this
morning, the arrival being witnessed
by vast throng of spectators. A few
minutes later Commander Moreno of
the ministry of marine went aboard
th- Whippl, and welcomed the Amer
ican officers in behalf of the govern
ment Of the Argentine republic. The
entire extent of the public docks
where berths have been prepared for
the visiting fleet vas lined by detach-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
TWoMaSked ThngsRob
Six in Saloon
Line Frightened Victims Up to
Bar, Then Rife Pockets
and fhe Til


Two men, armed and masked. en-
tered the. saloon OF Timothy Sullivan
at Harrison and Tenth streets late
last night, held UP the occupants.
rified the tin and escaped with more
than s1oo in coin.
The men entered the place with
drawn revolFers, and immediately or
dered all hands up. They told Sulli-
van and the i've customers who were
IN the saloon to line up in front OF
the bar. They obeyed with alacrsty.
While one OF the thugs covered the
victims with a. revolver. the other
went through their pockets
From Sullivan $50 in checks was OBJ
tanned. Frank shannon yielded 1855.
while the robbers got ss.75 from N. J.
Connolly, $3.50 from Patrick Duffy. IS
and gold watch from Thomas Giro,
and s12 from James Cannon Forty
dollars was taken from the TILL
The holdup men ordered their victims
to make no outery under pain of death.
While one of the intruders stiII kept
guard the other cut the telephone wires.
Then they left
Both men were heavy set. One wore
q derby and the other slouch hat.
Black masks hid their faces A report
was at once made TO the police depart
ment and Detectives Regan and O'Con-
nell were sent out
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
REORGANIZATION PLANNED
New York Political Pot Set
Boiling by Taft Letter
by the Public

ALBANY. n. Z, Jan. 2s-Possible
reorganization OF the republican state
committee and the personnel of the
big four delegates at large from
this state to the republican national
convention 70 be held Ia Chicago June
Is next are the matters Of chief con-
Germ now among the politicians In and
about the Legislature
These questions center In the prelim-
mary state convention to be held prob
ably In April. and added interest in the
preparations in the preliminary cleo
tions which viii be held in March for
the selection of delegates. Legislation,
secondary Importance, compared with
these political matters
The situation has changed in radi-
cal way during the last week One
event was the acceptance by Governor
Hughes. for ali practical purposes, of
the candidacy for the republican presi-
Dental nomination; the other closely
following was the letter Of Secretary
Taft to Chairman Parsons OF the re-
publican general COMMITTEES OF New
York county asking his friends not to
oppose the Endorsement OF Governor
Hughes by the republicans OF New
York state.
The letter Of Taft swept away what
ever remained of opposition TO the
Hughes candidacy in this state. Chair
man Parsons. who hitherto had been
regarded as virtually committed to
Secretary Taft. at once declared him
self for Hughes and there seems no
room for doubt that at the meeting OF
the New York county committee on
Wednesday the resolution for indorse-
ment Of Governor Hughes. on which
the committee has twice postponed ac-
ton win be adopted without opposi-
tsor
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
Women on Board Ferry
Thrown Into Panic
Log Strikes Wheel of Cazadero
and Rips Up Portion of
FeSseFS Deck

Passengers on the ferry boat ca
zadero were thrown into excitement
yesterday at noon when a big log
caught in one Of the wheels and tore
away a portion Of the decks. The
vessel was bound from sausalito TO
this side. and was just between A1ca-
traz and the Golden gate
To add 70 the confusion a sea was
running al the time. roughened by 3
strong breeze This caused the boat
to roll so much that the passengers.
especially the women. became terri
fed and began calling for life pre-
servers.
Captain Mathewson stopped the
boat as soon as he could, and did
everything in his power to quiet the
frightened passengers The crew was
called up. the engines reversed. and
the log which had caused all the ex-
citement dropped into the bay. After
half an hours delay the Cazadero was
again put under way and slowly
steamed into the slip.
After landing the passengers. who
were still greatly excitedn crew OF
mechanics was put to work and the
boat placed in such condition that
she was able to resume its trips for
the rest of the day.
The hull of the vessel was in no
way damaged as the long was shot
directly upward toward the deck. and
not sidewise toward the hull Had II
hit the hull disaster would have fol-
lowed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
FRENCH TROOPS REPULSE
ATTACK OF ARAB HORDES
Tribesmen. With Battle Front of
Four Miles, Sweep on Eu-
ropean Soldiers

TANGIER Jan. 2s-Advices re-
ceived here state that the zenatia and
ouled All tribes attacked the French
troops on January %, but were re-
pulsed with severe loss after four
hours ighting
The French Lsttoral and Mediouna
columns had just affected Junction
when the tribesmen, in battle array.
covering front OF about four miles.
swept down in crescent formation The
spahis bore the brunt OF the attack.
making several gallant charges. which.
however. interfered to some extent
with the work Of the artillery. One
French officer and I'VE privates were
wounded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27

Los ANGELES. Jan 2s.-Dr. R &
Lanterman, coroner Of Los Angeles
county. has presented his resignation
to the board Of supervisors, which Is
expected TO take action tomorrox
LanIerman was arrested several weeks
ago charged with drunkenness IN :
resort in Ord street
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
Impertinent Question No. IS
Why Is If Called Leap Year?

For the most original or wittest answer 10 this ques
tion-and the briefer the bettcr-The Call viii pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once Make
your answer short and address it to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
ROUND OF ENTERTAINMENTS

A number Of entertainments have
been arranged in honor of-the visitors,
which will include excursions 10 inter
esting points. a banquet to be given
by the minister Of marine and recep-
ton by the president Of the republic
and the naval club. These will take
up Monday and Tuesday, and on
wedneday there will be a reception at
the American legation end = number Of
private parties All of the men on the
hotiIls are in good health
1t is expected that the Argentine
squadron which has been ordered to
meet the American hattleEhips and es-
cort them down the coast will come
into communication with the Pacinc
feet about 12s miles oV from Cape
Corrientes probably early tomorrow
morning. The fattleships left Rio
Jsneiro January p.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-01-27
Whipped by Night Riders

HoPKINsvILLE. ky. Jan. ss.-R H.
Rodgers OF this county, a member OF
the association was called from his
house last night and severely whipped
By party OF night riders Rodgers is
alleged TO have sold his tobacco outside
of the organization Several shots were
fired into his house. and all telephone
wires we're cut