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The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
II IS DONE.

In the January Rules aad Regu-
lalions the Postmaster General i'm.
poses penalty on all publishers Of
newspapers who send copies to sub
scribers who are delinquent after
having been duly warned. 1t is al
SO made a penalty for persons to
take matter from the post office
without paying, or arranging, to pay
for it, such action being classed as
using the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses which subjects the recipient
Of such matter to Indictment by the
federal grand jury.
Any postmaster will take pleasure
IN showing YOU this law that opens
mp such an easy highway to the
federal penitentiary for both the
subscriber and publisher which is
found on pages 10 and IL of the
January Rules.
This is good law and works no
hardship on an honest man because
he is always ready to meet his hon
est obligations, then it prevents the
publisher from defrauding adver-
Users by carrying a list Of dead
beats on his mailing book, yet many
an old replobate who has been get
ting his county paper for years un-
der false pretenscs will howl about
his personal rights being restricted, |
that is, not being allowed to despoil |
aud rlunder his fellowman Of the |
frnits of his honest toll.-Sumner
Sun.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
OVER TWO THOUSAND
VISITORS A "
Cooper Explains Reason for Renal
Average of Boston Callers.

During L. r. Cooper's recent stay
in Boston, 1t is estimated that sixty
five thousand people talked with him
and purchased his medicine. This
is an average of over two thousand q
day
His success was SO phenomenal as
to cause universal comment both by
the public aud the press. There must
be a reason for this. Here is the
reason given in his own words by Mr..
Cooper when interviewed on the sub
ject. He said:
'The immense numbers of people
who are calling on me nere in Boston
is not unusual. | nave haa the same
experience for the past two years
wherever have gone. The reason is
a simple one. It is because my medi-
cine puts the stomach in good condi-
tion. This does not sound unusual,
but it is in fact the key to health. The
stomach is the very foundation of
life, | attribute 80 per cent. OIL
all sickness directly to the stomach.
Neither animals nor men can re-
main well with a poor digestive appa-
ratus. Few can be sick with a diges-
tion in perfect condition. AS a matter
of fact, most men and women today
are half-sick. 1t is because too much
food and too little exercise have grad
ually forced the stomach into half
sick condition. My medicine gets the
stomach back where it was, and that
is all that is necessary"
Among Boston people who are
staunch believers in Mr.. Cooper's
theory, is Mr.. Frank d. Brown, Of 81
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
The Best Farm Paper, tor Our
- Section.

Ed!tor Schdrer of the Starkville, Mis-.
sissippi, Southern Farm Gazette, asks
us to correct the published rumor that
he is to move to Raleigh. He will re-
main in Stsrkville, will maintain the
regular Gazette Office, and will continue
his work by which The Gazette has be-
come the leading paper for the farmers
Of Mississippi. Alabama, Louisiana, and
Arkansas; and everybody wishing to
reach The Gazette may address it at
Starkville as heretofore.
Rather than spend $4,000 for a fully
equipped printing outfit, however, Mr..
Scherer has arranged for offices in
Raleigh. making an advantageous con-
tract for printing the paper there dur
ing 1908, and the first number Of the
new enlarged and improved Weekly
just issued, bears out the
promise to make it the best farm paper
ever printed for the Lower South.
We are glad to announce that we
nave arranged climbing offer, good for
70 days only, whereby we are enabled
. Offer the new weekly Gazette, in
'onnection with our paper, for only
400, the regular PRICE for both papers
eing $3.50. Subscribe promptly and
end all orders to this bf1ce.
We could get oth4r farm papers
heaper, but we want a papcr that will
Of real help and value to our farmers
and The Gazette fills this bill. Send
/ your orders.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because IT'S for One Thing Only. and
Mississippi People Appreciate This.

Nothing can be good for everything.
Doan's Kidney Pills do one thing only,
They cure sick kidneys.
They care backache, every kidney III.
L. Il, Adams, corner Goth Avenue and
9th Street. Meridian, Miss, says: II
used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and
bladder trouble. Before using them
had been under the care Of a physician,
ne did not seem to understand nv case
and became worse under his treat
nent. finally gave up his treatments
and commenced using Doan's Kidney
Pills which had been highly recon-
mended to me. In short time the in
hammation and irritation had disap.
peared and was as well as ever before
In my life. They seemed to have
healing effect upon the kidneys and
bladder, giving me ease almost imme-
tiately. Doan's Kidney Pills cured me
md am glad to add my testimony In
heir favor to the many others who also
'estlfy to their great vxlue.'
For sale by all dealers. Price so
ents. Foster-Milbarn Co, Buffalo, New
FORK, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
axe no other. q,
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
sotice to the Public,

| VIII TO announce to the public and
."y friends, that | have purchased the
interest of Mr.. W. s. Vardaman, and
while the insurance agency of the old
name of Nardaman Il Stein will be
changed, yet the same management will
exist in the future as in the past. | will
trade as the Greenwood Insurance
Agency with Mr.. T. /. Gum as mana
ger.
| appreciate the patronage of the
past, and can assure all, that business
entrusted to our care will receive
prompt and courteous attention.
Again thanking you for past favors.
and soliciting continuation of same,
We leg to remain with best wishes for
a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Respectfully yours,
GREENWOOD INSURANCE AGENCY,
By S. M. STEIN, Owner.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Dissolution Notice.

The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between W. S. vardaman and Sam
NJ. Stein, under the firm name of Varda-
nan 4 Stein, is this day by mutual con.
sent dissolved. The said W. S. yarda-
man retiring from said frm. Sam NJ.
Stein will assume all liabilities of said
irm, and collect all accounts due same,
Signed; W. s YARDAMAN,
SAM NJ. STEIN.
December 81, 1907.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Fine Cotton Seed for Sale.

Pure Florodora Cotton Seed thought
from L. A. Stony, of South Carolina. tho
originator of these seed, and they are
guaranteed to be absolutely pure.
have handled these seed very carefully,
and refer the public to John T. Mccain
as to the quality and staple of the cot
ton produced from the seed. Apply to
J. p. Jones, Money, Miss, or John T.
Mccain, Greenwood. Miss.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Bloomingdale street, Chel
He says:
For five years / have 3
lief for Indigestion, stomad
and dyspepsia, spending nea
wages with doctors and OF
results. l had dull paina
back, radiating to the 81 w
had splitting headaches, wi n
seemed to cure. There was
and rumbling in my stoh
bowels. / was troubled witp
and dizziness, and at timeI
overcome by drowsiness. {
Il felt tired and worn o,E
time, my sleep was not N
and I would get up In then
feeling as weary as when p
bed. My appetite was variab
GUS at times, then again nan.
the sight of food. Sometimesl
was pale, at other times fiu|
was constipated and bilious,
catarrhal affection in nose and
which caused me to hawk 4
a great deal, especially in the I
| heard SO mNch Of the Coop
dies that / decided to try them
!
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
PROCEEDINGS OF
CITY COUNCIL
Regular Jan. Meeting OF Mayor and
Board OF Aldermen.

The Board Of Mayor aud Aldermen
met in regular session at the City
Hall Tuesday evening, January 7th,
1905. All officers and members pres
ent except Aldermen Bell and Loggins
Officers of city allowed regular sal
aries.
Resignation of E. J.. Holder as chief
of fire department accepted and J,
Bryan elected to the vacancy.
The following allowances were
made.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
CORN IN SHUCk.

A. NJ. sTONER, GREENWOOD, MISS,
pays all phone charges in Leflore coun-
ty II you will phone him for prices. The
company will guarantee weights with
in | per cent. of invoice. Long distance
phone 403.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Try our soc, Sunday dinners.
HOTEL GREENWOOD.
Special Notice.

My Office is now at the Circuit Clerks
Office, where will be pleased TO serve
the public.
d. P. MONTGOMERY,
Justice Of the Peace.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Wanted.

An unlimited quantity of log run
Cottonwood Lumber. Write stating To-
cation and quantity that can be fur
nished in the next six months to "Baron."
Box 29s, Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Blank Contracts.

The Commonwealth has a complete
stock Of Rent. Share and Wage Con-
tracts and Bills Of Sale blanks for sale.
Planters in need Of these blanks can
secure same BY applying at this ONCE.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
Money to Loan

on improved farm lands, at low rate Of
interest, for from Ave to ten years.
Address, FRANK Z. EVERETT,
lndianola, Miss.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Delta machine Works .--.-.S IL 75
Mann Hardware Coz. 16 %
A. Fl. Barrett & Son, lumber rs 81
Young Bridge Co. ,t@1267 06
First National Bank, note 1106 90
First National Bank, note 1920 90
First NaticHci Bank, note 1929 50
@. E, wright, coal ------.--- 55 20
Planters Supply Co oats 1s9 "a
Henderson & Baird, mdse. .-- so
Commonwealth, printing, etc 81 25
Stern Bros. Co., hay ----.---- 80 02
Valley Tel Co. service .---.- 2 25
Cumberland Tel. CO., same 3 rs
9. E. Wright, coal at city hall 0 so
Same, for fire department 4 rs
Same, for public school. ---.- 9 rs
Stein Grocery Co., mdse -- / 30
Durant Mfg. Co., blacksmith 90
A. L, Shultz, same ----.-.- 00
The Enterprise, printing .--- 40 55
Planters Supply Co., hay oats 81 40
G'wood Sheet Metal Works % 10
J. A. Shute, oil - -.-----.--- 06
j. D. Lanham, repair pub Sc'hl Is 90
7. j. Philips, on contract $50 90
Gid Montjoy, Sr., street labor $50 90
Petition of r. B Thompson for per-
mission to erect building granted.
Report of Light and Water Com
mission received and approved This
report announced the intention of the
Commission to discount all light bills
10 per cent provided such bills are
paid at the office of the Commission
by the 10th of the month.
On recommendation of the City At
torney contract with the Cumberland
Co. was rejected.
Consideration of the back tax as
sessment of the State Revenue Agent
against certain piano companies was
deferred until the February meeting.
Report eff the Street Commissioner
received and approved.
DR.. T. r. Henderson wys reelected
! member of the Water and Light
Commission.
Hon. E. V. Hughston was reelected
Jity Attorney for the ensuing year. (
Authority was granted the Water
md Light Commission to have an ad-
litional 12-inch well on the city
for the use of the Water
liant.
Board adjourned until Tuesday
January 14th.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

The COMMONWEALTH does
the best class Of Printing.
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Having secured interest In CouuIssr /
cial Appeal agency, viii appreclax T. ~
scribers notifying me promptly Il ~
failure in receiving paper. z
Phone 200. N. MI pAy3rn " VII
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17

Members and officers were allowed
per diem and mileage,
Final report OF @. s. Pate, county
treasurer, showing q balance OF SaS,-
S50.26 in the various funds, was re-
ceived and approved.
Petition OF W. NJ. Peteet ct ais, Tor
public road to be laid out and opened,
was granted.
Contract for keeping poor house for
1908 was awarded to II. A. Bead at
$3.50 per month for each inmate.
H. W. Cooley was employed to tend
bridge for 1908 at $4,000 per month.
W. T. Davis was employed as court
house ianitor for 1908 at 5000 per |
month.
Contract fpr working ntyprison-
The commonwealth., 1908-01-17
PROCEEDINGS OF
BOARD SUPERVISORS.
January, 1903. Term OF the County
Legislature.

The Board OF Supervisors OF Lefiore
county convened In regular session
Monday, Jan. 0, 1908, with the following
members present: y. NJ. Aldridge,
president; X. A. Joiner, Ell Etbridge, J.
L. Haley, S. !. Brown, members; c. W
Crockett, CLERK.
After taking the oath Of Office and APP
proving tho bonds Of the members the
Board organized by re-electing y. NJ.
Aldridge president.
The bonds OF the different county Of
fcers we're received and approved, and,
after subscribing 10 the oath OF Office,
they assumed charge Of their respective
positions.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
]. N. VALENTINE
BROWNS WHILE
RUNNING Line
Overturns Row Boat in Sylvan
Slough and Falls Into Water
20 Feet Deep.
sooY IS NOT RECOVERED
Companion Keeps Above Surface and
Is Rescued Victim Was Long
Time Resident of City.

Joseph M. Valentine, resident of
the city for 35 years, was the victim of
drowning accident last evening in
Sylvan slough near the foot of Twen-
ty-eighth street. The body up to "a
late hour this afternoon had not been
recovered, although a search was made
for it Immediately after the accident
Mr.. Valentine and companion went
out in boat to run a -.shing line, and
had reached a point fairly well out in
the stream, where the water is about
20 feet deep. Both Mr. Valentine and
his companion were leaning over one
side of the boat, when suddenly the
craft was overturned, and the two men
were spilled into the water. Mr.. Val
entine sank at once and did not rise
again to the surface The other man
was able to save himself by clinging
to the capsized boat. He was taken
from the water by man named Ruck-
ert. The accident occurred about Z
o'clock
Mr.. Valentine had been employed at
the Rock Island round house as a
blacksmith's helper. His companion in
the boat was stranger in the city.
Lived Here 81 Years.
Mr.. Valentine was born in France in
1858. He came to the United States
and took up his residence in this city
70 years ago. He is survived by his
| wife. three daughters. Mrs j. s. Dun
ming and Mrs. Ed Schieberle, both OF
| this city, and Miss Rosa Valentine, al
home, and one son, Joseph w. Valen
tine, who is member of the city fire
department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
PERSONAL POINTS.

i Hon. E. w. Hurst has returned from
the northwest.
Mrs. ]. H. Hartnady of 1925 Twelfth
street has gone to Chesterville, ILL.,,
to attend the funeral of a relative.
Misses Jennie Johnson of Moline
and Genevieve Camper of this city
have returned home after a few days
visit at Eldridge, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Newman and
son of San Jose, Cal, who have been
visiting their uncle, Martin c. Prick
left this afternoon for Boston, Mass
Will Trimble has gone to Council
Bluffs TO enter the telephone service
and remain during the. summer. He
will return to resume his studies a
Augustana in September.
Mr. and Mrs Emmett Reeves are
home from Goodland, Kan, for visit
They are stopping with the former.
parents in Davenport, and will visi
Chicago before returning home. MI
Reeves is cashier for the Rock Islant
at Goodland and reports that business
| is as dull there as here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
MANY TRIPS ARE ARRANGED
Week Will Be a Busy One for the
Steamer Columbia.

The steamer Columbia will take out
an excursion tonight for the choir of
Grace cathedral of Davenport. To-
morrow evening the postoffice clerks
of the tri-cities have the boat. char
tered for an excursion and Friday the
students of Davenport will give an
excursion.
Saturday afternoon the boat will
take an excursion to Muscatine and
back. 1t will leave here at 2:15 and
will arrive there at about 4:30. The
boat will leave there at 6 O'Clock and
at 8 o'clock is due here again. This
is the first of the Saturday trips OF
the boat, which in past seasons have
been very popular.
Following this series of excursion
trips the Columbia will soon enter
the regular packet business between
here and Burlington, running opposite
he Helen Blair.
The government light tender Lily
tied up here yesterday, having come
down from the first trip north of the
year. The lights along the river have
| all been placed in position and sup
piled with oil for the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26

lived happy life together until 20
years ago, when he was called to the
beyond. Mrs. Killing was a woman of
sterling character, an earnest Chris
tian. kind neighbor and an affection
ate mother. She leaves to mourn two
sons. William H. and Frank C. of
Rural, and one daughter, Mrs, C. H.
Reupke of Davenport. besides host of
friends who knew her worth. Funeral
services will be held at the home at 10
a. m. tomorrow, with fnterment at
Beulah cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
MAKING PROGRESS
Grading of Seventh Avenue for
Paving Above Ft1irtieth
Goes On.
MOLINE TO MAKE CONNECTION
Fifth Avenue in Sister City viii Be
Improved AIso-Good Time to
Bring Up Name Again.

Work preparatory to the paving of
Seventh avenue between Thirtieth
and Thirty-eighth streets is progress
ing rapidly. A large force of men
with teams, wagons and shovels is
at work and already a good portion
OF the hill south of the avenue be-
tween Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth
streets has been graded down, In Or
der to widen the street at this point.
The dirt is removed in dump wagons
10 the north side of the avenue Just
below Thirty-tiftin street. Asphalt will
be used for paving and the avenue
| is to be boulevarded from Thirty-fifth
street to Thirty eighth street to cor
respond with the portion already COM
tpleted from the latter street to the
terminal of the avenue at Moline.
| Plans are being discussed in Moline
looking to the paving with asphalt and
tboulevarding of Fifth avenue, Moline
the street corresponding to Seventh
avenue, Rock Island from First street
to Seventh street, thus making a beau
tiful driveway from Twelfth street
Rock Island. to Riverside cemetery
Moline.
Nothing has been done so far by the
Ipark commissioners toward improving
the boulevard where there would be
Iplenty of opportunity for making al
attractive driveway, the street having
become favorite speedway fol
horses and automobiles. However, tn,
Presidents along the boulevard ar,
identifying the street by laying on
lgrass plots and flower beds between
the street and the sidewalks.
Name Bobs Up Again.
In this connection the subject O
naming the boulevard, like a dut,
neglected, comes up to haunt again
After the completion of the work las
fall various names were suggeste,
and presented to the council to be de
cided upon but the council side
stepped it's duty and Rock Island
only boulevard is still unnamed Az
louisiana, College, Columbia, Edgewood
Jackson and other names were men
toned as appropriate for name. Il
view of the fact that Moline is cor
sidering extending the improvement
the name Twin-City boulevard ha
been suggested as an aid in settlin
the subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26

Reading, .Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad-
Schneider.
Song, America the audience.
Taps-N. N Coons, chief bugler.
Benediction-Rev. Henry c. First.
Music-Stroehle's band.
At the Cemetery.
The usual exercises will be held in
the afternoon at Chippiannock GENE
terry. w. F. Schroeder will act as
master of ceremonies and Colonel
Channon as marshal. Cars will take
the veterans to the cemetery. leaving
Market square at 1:15. The program
at the cemetery will be at 2:30. and
will be as follows:
Bugle call; to the assembly-N. N,
Coons. chief bugler.
Patriotic Observation-Disclosures band.
Song, Garland Their Graves"-Ari
on male quartet, composed of Ora c..
Hickman, first tenor; A. Jonassen.
second tenor; J. G. Hazard, first bass,
and W. e. Caulpetzer. second bass.
Decoration of soldiers grayes-G.
A. R..
Opening prayer-Rev. H. C. First
department chaplain.
Song, Memorial Hymn" Arior
quartet.
Oration-Mayor George W. Scott OF
Davenport.
Song, In Memorium -Arion quar-
ct.
Patriotic selection-Stroehle's band
Grand Army service-John Buford
post, No. 243, G. A. r.
Firing salute 10 the dead-Company
A.
Song. selected-Arion quartet.
Reading 'Lincoln's Gettysburg Ad
dress Willett.
Song, America the audience
Taps-N. n. Coons. chief bugler
Benediction-Rev. Henry C. First.
Patriotic selection-Stroehle's band
Big Days at Tower.
! Saturday and Sunday are to be bis
| days at the Watch Tower. Prepare
tions are being made by the manage
| ment to take care of $4,000 peopl,
| and if the weather is good ii is ex
| pSCltu llidl tltlt Will Dt even lllOl'
than that number at the park eacl
of the two days. Bleuer's band ha
| been engaged for both days for boil
afternoon and evening. Memorial da.
| there will be dancing at the inn. Th'
new amusements are nearly al! read.
for service and some of them will d.
their first work Saturday. Among TIL
new ones are the ferris wheel, tn
electric caroussel, the shooting ga
| lery and the big roller skating rinE
| A special band will be at the rink a.
the time and there will be music
plenty The chutes are to be run flo
the first time this year next Saturda
and they will be as popular as ever
There are the usual number of bal
throwing games but they are a
placed under one roof this year, d.
cided improvement for the beauty c
the park. The Watch Tower bid
fair to break all records of attendane
during the two days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
HARRY JONES At GARY, MIMI?
Supposed Detective Wires for Descrip.
ton of Murderer.

Muscatine was startled yesterday
when telegram from supposed de
tective signing his name as Frank Mil
Ter of Gary, Mimi, was received ask
ing for a description Of Harry Jones.
supposed slayer of the Van Wrinkles
at Fairport last fall. saying he had a
suspect under observation. So many
clews have been followed without sue
cess that the officers have little hope
that anything will come of this one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-05-26
PROGRAM FOR
MEMORIAL DAY
IS COMPLETED
Parade and Address by Former
Governor Yates Wiz be Morn
ing Features.
COL. CHANN0N is MARSHAL
Exercises to Be Participated In by 700
School Children-DecorateG Graves
In Afternoon.

The committee in charge of the ar
engagements for the observation of Me
mortal day has completed the program
for Saturday. The exercises of the
day will be in charge of Buford post,
No. 243, of the G. A. r., of which w.
T. Sugden is the commander and w.
A. Norris the adjutant. The cemetery
committee is composed of J. NJ
Beardsley. John Ohlweier and Will
liam McConochie, and the reception
committee includes George Z. Bailey.
Charles ]. Searle and H. e. Casteel
Mayor H. C. Schaffer is to be master
of ceremonies and Colonel W.T.. Chan
non marshal of the day
Parade In Morning.
The usual parade will be held in
the morning, forming at 9 o'clock on
Third avenue south of the court house
with the right resting on Fifteenth
street. The column will move at
9:15, moving east on Third avenue 10
Twentieth street; north TO Second ave
nue. and west TO Fourteenth street
and to the speakers stand in the
court house square. The formation
of the parade will be as follows:
Platoon of police.
Marshal and aides.
Fire department
City officials in carriages.
Speakers in carriages.
Civic societies.
Company A, 9Th regiment.
Naval reserves.
Spanish war veterans.
Ladies auxiliary, Spanish war vet
Grams.
Sons of Veterans.
School children.
Church organizations.
John Buford post, G. A. r.
Morning Exercises.
At the court house the following
program will be carried out when the
parade reaches, the square:
Bugle call; to the assembly,. \
Coons, chief bugler.
Patriotic selection-Stroehle' band
Song. "The Star Spangled BANNER
or ''Illinois"-By roo school children
under direction of E. l.. Philbroob
(School children will march direct t
the ferry where they will conduct thu
memorial services on the Mississippi
river under the auspices of the w r
c. and Naval reserves).
Opening prayer-Rev. G. H. Shel
wood.
Song. Flag Without Stain
Arion male quartet.
ntroduction-Mayor H. c. Schaffel
master of ceremonies.
Grafton - Ex-Governor Richar
Yates.
Song. Banner of Glory"-Ario
male quartet.
Reading-Miss Henrietta Kinner
Song, Under the Same Old Flag
-Arion male quartet
The services will be concluded {
the monument in the court hous
square, as follows:
Music-Stroehfe's band.
Grand Army service-John Bufor
post, No 243. G. A. R..
Salute to the dead-Company A.