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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
GINSENG POSSIBILITIES
Some Facts About Its Culture by an
Expert.

Mr.. A. c. Goff, a prominent planter of
Youngton, Warren county. was recent
visitor to the capitol city, says the
Jackson News:
Mr.. Gof is an enthusiastic grower OF
ginseng, and delights TO talk about it's
culture and the wonderful possibilities
it affords for farmers who care to en-
gage in the planting of it. He will
plant this fall about 100000 additional
plants, to be added to his already large
acreage-the word acreage being used
for want of better term, because his
paintings have not yet reached the ex-
tent Of even one acre, and il they had
his wealth would be such as to proba-
bly, make him Indifferent in matters of
mere money.
Mr.. Goff talks freely about the in
dustry and is perhaps the largest and
most enthusiastic planter OF that par
ticular product in the state, II not in
the entire south. He says 1t grows
equally well in every state In the union,
and is a profitable crop for any man
who will plant it properly and give it
the care it demands.
Comparatively few people know
anything of ginseng and fewer still
know anything of its culture and value" "
said Mr.. Goff. "From my personal ex-
perence covering period of several
years, believe that an acre of good
ginseng would easily be worth fully
fifty thousand dollars. | started four
years ago with 900 plants. In last year
(October) dug $50 pounds which made
so pounds of dry roots that readily
sold for over $500. | also sold $3.50
worth of seed, and planted 100000 be-
sides. The root product was taken
from six beds, each three feet wide and
thirty feet long. In 1906 l planted
10000 seed from these plants and have
this spring 250,OO0 healthy and vigorous
plants. Also, have about $4,000 plants
from seed planted prior to 1905. have
sold plants to be delivered this fall to
the amount of $1,557. The whole
amount Of land occupied is less than
one-third of an acre. Seed that ripen
after the 10th of August IL not allowed
to dry before planting, will germinate
in IS months. Seed that ripen earlier
will come up the next spring, and ii
takes five years to mature root. To
obtain the best results ginseng should
be planted in deeply worked, rich and
we'll drained soil with two-thirds or
three-fourths shade. 1t will not grow
on wet land or in the sun. The root is
used principally by the Chinese and is
worth from FIVE to ten dollars per
pound, according to quality"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07

and looks very promising. 1t is well
advanced for the season and the farmers
are very hopeful.
OKLAHOMA.
The weather was practically ideal In
Oklahoma. The crop Is growing splen-
didly and is nearly all that the farmers
could expect. They consider prospects
on the reduced acreage much better
than those Of last year.
TENAs.
Ia South Texas cotton Is now opening
rapidly, although some sections report
too many showers. The weevlls are
active in places. but In others appear to
be doing no damage.
In Western Texas the crop prospect
is very fiattering. The early cotton is
we'll advanced aud the later planted is
doing we'll. Some few open bolls are
found. 80
In the northern and central counties
of Texas the weeks weather was prac-
tically ideal. A few rains fell, but they
we're light. The prospects are very
flattering. The damage from weevils
has been very slight. Cotton Is not
opening yet TO any important extent.
LOUISIANA.
Rains we're daily and continuous
The cotton crop suffered FROM shedding,
due to the sudden starting of growth Of
the plant. Boil weevils increased, also,
and cultivation was stopped. Many
correspondents think the crop has been
considerably damaged, others say only
slightly so. In some localities the
rains were exceedingly heavy.
GEORGIA.
There IL some irregularity In the re-
ports from Georgia this week. In
Northern Georgia rains arc lacking.
In the eastern part Of the state they
we're heavy. The crop generally, how
ever is doing well and advancing rap
Idly toward maturity. Picking has be-
gun in parts Of Southern Georgia.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Cotton was suffering to some extent
from drouth when the rains Of the week
came and relieved the situation. A few
localities did not get rains and these
are complaining, Otherwise the crop is
in good condition.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The week was almost ideal for cotton
In few localities only the rains were
heavy. The crop through the state lie
even running well sized and the best
seen at this season in many years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
Gard of Thanks.

To the Voters of Beat =:
| want to thank you sincerely for the
honor You conferred in electing me as a
member of the Board of Supervisors of
Lefore county at the recent special
election. shall endeavor to serve you
efficiently and satisfactorily in the dis
charge of the duties Of the Office.
Very truly,
], NJ, SYKES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
THE COTTON CROP
IS DOING WELL.
Heavy Rainfall In Places. But Outlook
Good for First Of August.

The reports OF the Memphis CONNER
cial Appeals correspondents for last
week, published Monday morning the
9rd inst, show the cotton crop to be in
splendid condition, the only execution
being too much rain in few sections,
Below Is synopsis of the reports:
"The state Of Louisiana excepted,
where heavy and continued rains last
week put the crop somewhat in ieopar-
dy, reports are remarkably uniform and
favorable. 1t is the general opinion OF
correspondence that cotton goes over
into the critical month Of August in the
best condition Of the season. The plant
is large for its age, we'll frntted and
still thrifty and growing. With good
conditions for another month large
yield ia assured.
Along the Atlantic coast ms well as In
Louisiana rains were excessive, but the
cotton territory affected there does not
seem to have been large. In fact, few
drouth complaints come from South
Carolina. In the Mississippi delta the
rains excited some alarm. These how
ever, are about the only complaints.
Moderate showers elsewhere were
beneficial. Cotton is opening rapidly
now in Southern and South Central
/ Texas. Some picking is also being done
in Southern Georgia. Elsewhere open
bolls appear, but it Is not anticipated
that picking will be greatly in advance
of the usual. Texas reports are highly
satisfactory and there are few com.
| plaints Of weevils. Oklahoma crop is
prosperlng at the best rate of the
season.
! TENNESSEE.
| The showers have been local, but
most sections got rains. Where 1t has
fallen the prospects are good. The few
localities which have had no rain re
Gently are suffering and the crop Is de
teriorating. The plant is large anc
we'll fruited.
MISSISSIPPI.
In the delta and few other sections
of the state daily rains fell, which some
correspondents fear will prove hurtful
There are just few dry spots. Other
wise the crop is doing very well and II
rapidly approaching maturity. Many
sections report the best prospects il
years.
ARKANSAS.
Except in Southwestern Arkansas
where weevils are increasing, there i
not complaint from the state. sucI
rains as fell we're highly beneficial ant
the crop has been laid by in yer,
promising condition.
| ALABAMA.
There are no important complaint
from this state. The showers during
the week we're moderate, az a rule, AM
beneficial. The plant is frniting vel
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
SOME SPLENDID
NEW IMPROVEMENTS.
Judge klmbrOugh WIN Build New
Residence.

Judge A. McC. Kimbrough has let tho
contract to Mr.. q, W. Chenoweth for
the erection Of n handsome two-story
residence on his River Front property.
This new residence will cost over
$4,000 and he provided with all modern
convcniences, Mr.. Chenoweth Is hav-
ing tho old residence removed, and will
begin work on the construction OF the
new one just as soon as the material for
same can be put on the grounds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
Dahmer Bros. Erecting TwO.StOry
Brick Building.

Messrs. Dahmer Bros. arc having
handsome two-story brick building
erected on the northwest corner OF
George street and Cnrrolton Avenue.
This splendid new business house has
been leased by Vincent Dantone, who
will open flrst.cass restaurant therein
when same is completed. This new
structure will improve the appearance
OF that growing section of the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
A Mammoth Arteslan Well.

The citys new 12-inch artesian well
was completed yesterday, and 1t flows
1000 gallons Of pure, clear water min
ute. This mammoth we'll cannot be
equalled anywhere, and Ia a guarantee
that Greenwood will never again suffer
for the want Of good water and plenty
of II.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
Making improvements on Business
Houses,

Hon. A. +. Gardner Is having improve
ments made on his two-story brick
houses on the southeast corner OF
Howard and Market streets. The out
aide walls will be cemented, the insides
thoroughly remodeled, the fronts Inn
proved In appearance and skyilghts
placed In the roofs. When the repairs
contracted for are completed these
buildings will present very attractive
appearance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
Tony Saunders Cigar Factory.

Mr.. Tony Saunders has opened his
cigar factory, with Mr.. Caldwell In
charge az foreman. He Is making two
special brands, the 10.cent grades being
named Delta" and "King Cotton
He is also making some high-class B.
cent cigars. Mr.. Saunders has several
people at work in his factory and will
enlarge the force as fast as the trade
lusti6es. The Commonwealth wishes
him much success with his new busi-
ness enterprise here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
For Rent.

will give or S years lease on one OF
the best store houses in the city, known
as The Wardrobe and occupied by
Priestley & Priestley, gents furnish
ings. Possession given Sept. LIST, 1908.
For further information call on or write
to ]. D. Attlesey, P. o. Box 36l, Green
wood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
First Open Cotton Boil.

The first open cotton boil OF the sea-
son in this vicinity was reported to
The Commonwealth yesterday, August
9th, by Mr.. A. ]. Knight. He reports a
fine crop and thinks cotton will open
rapidly during the present month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
Lost Eye Glasses.

| lost a pair Of gold-framed Eye
Glasses, tenclosed in case), on July
2lst, between Greenwood and Schlater
on the public road. The finder Will be
literally rewarded by returning same to
r. B. SCHLATER,
Schlater, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-08-07
Residence For Rent.

S-room residence, 400 Walthall street,
for rent. Apply to G. G. Nichols or to
The Commonwealth office.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
THE VANISHED DAYS.

in the camphor balls at las,
happened and the oden days are pas,
thirsty does not roam III
And the in oldM is tightlocked as can pc
and his cronles Wen may ssn
For the gayy but the South is gong ol!
BY the hillside in Kentucky all IS sun
be dipped up 'ne
Moth Clna's stately gives his soda glass shoNe'
And discusses local. with the South ca INA OoF
n the be wnkful OF the eye,
and the South is going dFS'
is water everywhere, and not drop TO drink;
We hear The the mellow crystaI cLnk'
Major and the Genl ana the Jedse
Meet have a their appeutes an cage
nogless and the rye has gone aWry:
carnations the south IS going
tassels and upon the
when nobody went to ped
bluegrass is solemn as IN
For it pungent cove-ang on its odorhc breath;
line when the stars IN the
the South is going dry
av the lest about julep the chestnut tree at last
the oden past
Southland its trip
And hep one off to pick the drivers whip
hangeh hlgh
All is still along the South is going dry
Chicago
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Why This Neglect?

From the Savannah News.
So far as the information goes
the railroad commission hasn't yet
taken up the matter of the length
of sheets on the sleeping cars. II
we remember correctly the law pro-
vides that they shall be long enough
to fully cover the occupant OF the
berth and fold over two feet at the
head-end, to protect the sleeper
against possible germs in the blank
cts. That ought to make the sheet
about eight feet long, Tor the pro-
lection of siX-fOOters. Does the
commission know whether the sheets
are eight feet long, or only five feet
four? The law neglects to mention
how thick the sleeping car pillows
should be, but doubtless the com
mission could find way to provide
that they shall at least be large
enough not to- fall into ones ear.
ne sheets, however, have come into
the purview of the law, and they
should be looked after.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
A NEW ERA IN GEORGIA.

Today marks the beginning of a
new era in Georgia The prohibition
law became effective last night at
midnight, and for the first time in
he history of the state the legal
manufacture and sale of intoxicating
beverages is prohibited within it's
borders
The News is too old-fashioned and
democratic to enthuse much over
sumptuary laws of any character, but
if statewide prohibition will do one
half the good its advocates claim for
it there will be no regret at the new
order of things. 1t will be the great
est thing that ever happened to the
commonwealth and its people.
The law has been writ in the stat
ute book in response to the will of
the people and it should be re-
spected and enforced. 1t is the duty
of every good citizen to see, as far
as is in his power, that this is done.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
.sTOP HER. MIR. BRYAN"

They have sprung a new one out
in Colorado. where the democratic
national convention is to be held this
year.
Some unfriendly newspapers say
that Mr.. Bryan may be placed in nom
nation by his daughter, Mrs. Ruth
Leavitt, if success crowns cam
paign now being made to elect her
one of Colorados delegation Mrs.
Leavitt removed TO Colorado from the
south after the organs became recon-
ciled to her marriage to her artist
husband. She has been made much
of by Colorado suffragists.
Editor Stovall of the Savannah
Press doesn't view the suggestion
with complacency, and gives vent to
his feelings with this admonition;
Mr.. Bryan, from his SLOUGH
hat to his string tie, enjoys the
spectacular, but it is hoped he
will curb the ambition Of his
daughter in this direction.
The News does not know that
there is anything in this report, but
If there is we do not believe Mr..
Bryan will for a moment counte-
nance such tomfoolery.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
NOTHING IN THEIR STOCKINGS.

1t was not very merry Christ
mas the senate gave President Roose-
welt and many of his recent appoint
ees to Office.
Presidential nomination for office
these days, it seems, is not equiva-
lent to the bestowal of actual jobs.
The senate has developed spirit OF
determination not to accept without
investigation the presidential sug-
gestions, and an unusually large
number of appointments were held
up by that body before it adjourned
for the holidays.
Senator Clay blocked confirma-
ton of two Georgia postmasters who
are to succeed women. The women
are to be ousted for political reasons
and their places given to men, who
can Swing votes" These women
have held office for number OF
years. The gallant senator from
Georgia is determined that they shall
not be ousted merely to advance pet
ty party politics. The confirmation
of William b. Sheppard to be judge
for the northern district of Florida
also was held up, the committee
on the judiciary having refused to
act on his nomination. In fact, the
list of appointments held up is an I'M
usually heavy one. 1t includes post
masters, consular appointments, land
office appointments, certain judicial
nominations and list of more than
one thousand promotions in the army
and navy
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

Hanna visited Doverel and Sasser
friends last week.
Mr.. Charlie Ellison of Birming-
ham, Ala, is one of Herods welcome
holiday visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Horsley have
returned from a pleasant visit to
Sumner relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. D. S. Dennard spent
the holidays with friends and rela-
tives here.
Mr.. ]. T. Cocker and Mr.. H. P.
Hass made a business trip to Albany
last week.
Prof. and Mrs Reaves spent the
holidays in Alabama and at Bron-
wood.
We regret that Mr.. Frank Cocker
has been on the sick list this week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
MIR. GRIGGS' SERVICE IN
CONGRESS.

The Darien Gazette, one of the
best and most conservative newspa-
pers of the state, says:
The Second district congress
man has been placed on the inn
portant ways and means com
mittee. That is what they think
of Jim Griggs up in Washington.
The old Second should keep Jim
in congress, where he can now
be of more service than ever.
There will be, we make no doubt,
decided reluctance and objection on
the part of the people of the Second
district to retiring Mr.. Griggs from
congress at this time. There is no
objection, so far as any one knows, to
anything Mr.. Griggs has done as a
congressman, and there is a great
deal of appreciation and approval Of
his admitted efficiency and useful
ness. 1t is a simple proposition,
then, whether he should be retired
to crafty another mans ambition to
get the place.
More than that, it is beyond dis
pute that Mr.. Griggs has become
more than a district representative.
His experience and ability have given
him a measure of prestige and in
fluence in congress that is Of inter
est and value to the state at large.
He is beginning to be to Georgia
what Henry G. Turner and Chas. F.
Crisp were, and what Roger @. Mills
was to Texas or Samuel J. Randall
to Pennsylvania AS noted by our
Darien contemporary it was only two
weeks ago, in the assignment of
members of the new congress to COM
mittees, that this forceful Georgian
who represents the Second district
received the great distinction of be-
ing made the ranking democrat on
the ways and means committee, the
highest honor and the most RESPONSE
BILE place that could be given one of
the minority.
Mr.. Griggs has no vested right to
a seat in congress, nor is it claimed by
him or his friends that he has. 1t is
simply claimed that it will be of
value to this district and to Georgia
to continue him at post of duty
and service where he has attested
his capacity and fdelity-even be-
yond the challenge of opponent or
critic.
We have no doubt whatever that
the people of the district will ratify, |
in most cordial and emphatic man
aer. his aspirations for reelection.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
A FINE EDITION.

One of the largest and best OF
a number of creditable special edi-
tons gotten out by Georgia newspa-
pers is the centennial number of the
Dublin Courier-Dispatch. 1t gives
the history of Laurens county since
its organization hundred years ago,
and also a full resume of Dublin in
all it's progress and attractive feat
ures. 1t is a splendid newspaper in
every particular, and does credit to
its ,enterprising publishers, Laurens
county and the city of Dublin. The
brethren of the Courier-Dispatch
have our hearty congratulations
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Rubber Stamps

Everybody who is up TO date uses
Rubber Stamps. Get wise to the Goth
century methods and start to using.
We can supply your wants in Stamps,
Inks, Pads, Stencils and Sign Marks.
ALBANY RUBBER STAMP co.
p. o. Box No. 4. Albany. Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Risks of Politicians.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Senator Bob" Taylor pessimisti-
cally warned the young men at
Tennessee banquet in New York
that, while there is no easy road to
success in any business, the rockiest
and least profitable profession is that
of the politician
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given thst meeting Of the
Stockholders OF the Dawson National Bank of
Dawson Georgia. VIII be held in the office Of said
Bank on the second Tuesday in January 1909 for
the purpose of electjng Board of Directors for
said bank for ahe year 1873. This December 10,
1907. r. l.. SAVILLE. asher
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the
Stockholders Of the City National Bank of Daw-
son, Georgia, will be held in she office Of said
bank on the third Tuesday in January 1908 for
the purpose of electing Board OF Directors for
said bank for the year 1908. This December, IS,
1907. J. NJ. BELL, President. (
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

No, Louella, that great clatter
Is not Togo come to batter
San Francisco and Seattle
Ere our fleet can give him battle.
1t is merely the unmarried
Aging fellows who have tarried
In the matter of deciding
Scrambling for a place of hiding
Clark McAdams.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Seed Oats for Sale.

One hundred bushels of Bancroft Seed Oats for
sale at 81. 1919 per busAeE
HOWELL Il JORDAN, Sasser. Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Dissolution Notice.

The firm Of Crouch q Rauch WIS dissolved by
mutual consent on November 25th, 1907, II. F..
Rauch retiring. ! NJ. Crouch assumes all lsbil-
tiles OF the firm, and all accounts due the firm
are to be paid to ham. This December 81. 1907
! w. CROUCH.
II. p. RAICH.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

Mr.. Bryan says that if he is
drafted he will serve" Meanwhile.
complains an unfriendly contempt
rary. he is standing in the door of
the recruiting Office in such posi-
ton that he would have to be hit
with a club before anybody else could
get in to enlist voluntarily.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
But He Never Takes to Water.

From the Rome Herald.
Commissioner lobe Stevens is Wis
iting in Savannah. 1t would be just
like lobe to get ahead of the other
commissioners by walking on the
water.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

Some of the Georgia towns are
complaining of water meter ex-
tortion. A wall has gone up, and
it is said the merry meter puts
knanias to the blush from the stand
point of veracity.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

State Of Georgia, County of Terrell. Be fore me
came Il. II. Hill cashier of the Bank of Sasser
who beng duiy sworn saws that the above and
foregoing statement true condition Of said
bans as shown by the books Of file in said bank
Il II. HILL. Cashier.
Sworn to ana subscribed before me this 9th
day Of December 1877 J. a. BRIM, y p
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
Central of Georgia Railway

Schedule Effective October 20, 1907.
Arriae from Macon $50 A. n. 3:20P NJ
81 Montgomery 1898 P NJ. 9:Sl P. NJ.
Depart fos aeon .......12:3s P. NJ. 9:3l P. NJ
Montgomery. $50 A. NJ 1920 p N.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

Governor Broward has appointed
William J. Bryan, a young Jackson
vile lawyer, United States senator
to succeed the late Senator Mallory
of Florida He is said to be an able
and most excellent young man, and
is almost as good a talker as the
.Peerless-the distinguished Nebras-
kan of the same name.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01

3 The signs all point to one of the
liveliest local political campaigns
this year Terrell county has seen
in a long time. These are times
of issues, brethren and patriots, and
every man who runs for office, be it
big or little, will be expected to tell
where he stands on all questions.