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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
THE SOUTH'S
GREAT STAPLE.
Facts and fIsures With Reference to
Production and Msrketln1
Cotton Crop.

To-day the one field Of labor which
seems farthest removed from the ma
chine is the cotton field OF the South
Men have experimented with machines
for picking cotton. but they have been
experiments only. The nature Of the
cotton boil, the requirements for clean
cotton, and above all the characteristic G
of the cotton plant to have blooms and
opened bolls at the same time through
periods Of weeks made the human hand
the one instrument for the picking. II
man could invent a practical cotton
picker, he mighl become one Of the
worlds richest men.
What tremendous task this ia may
be seen in the cotton production Of
5,441,102,457 pounds for the United
States last year, valued at 500, ,956, 900.
An average for good picker is 100
pounds a day, and for harvesting this
crop of 1907, short though it was, the
Department Of Commerce and Labor has
figured that it represented the lab,r Of
100000 pickers for a period Of four
months.
Fifteen hundred thousand farms we're
concerned in tho production Of this
s7OO,0OO,OOO crop, nearly 5000 gins
were kept busy taking the fiber from
the seed, almost 100000, 600 in value was
taken from the cotton seed, and In the
end the United States shipped to the
great foreign centers of cotton manu-
facture, was marked as turning out the
raggedest, most impossibly finished
bales that find their way from any part
Of the globe.
Asiatic India and Egypt, by compari
son, marketed their cotton in closely
wrapped, tight, merchantable bales that
put the sloppy baling Of the occidentals
to shame. But it long has been marked
in foreign countries that the American
shipper refuses to ne guided by the
necessities and the customs of the
country to which he ships. He insists
upon packing goods to sit his own ideas
and conveniences. which promises no
particular change in cotton baling in
the next dozen years.
The Indian cotton is a model, with
it's high compression putting 400 pounds
into ten cubic feet, we'll covered; the
Egyptian bale, beautifully compact and
wrapped from fire and dirt, occupies
only twenty cubic feet with its average
of 75O pounds. Bnt in contrast in
foreign markets the American bale
arrives every year, it's covering ripped
open in half dozen places, the cotton
protruding and soiled, and it's 500
pounds occupying twenty five cubic
feet Of space for shipping. This is
twice the storage space occupied by
the Indian bale.
Sloppy methods Of the cotton buyer
are responsible in great degree for
this appearance Of the American bale.
Persons unfamiliar with the cotton mar
kets OF the South stand agbast, often,
when the farmer with two or three
bales Of cotton well wrapped with iute ,
bagging drives into the public square {
and stops. In an instant two or three /
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Approaching NuptldIs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas william Hardy
of Columbus, Miss, announce the APP
preaching marriage OF their daughter,
Lucille Bridgeforth, to Mr.. Orman Lanier
Kimbrougb Of Greenwood. Miss, the
ceremony to take place on Tuesday
evening, November 10, at st. paul's
church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
GO Home

Count your boarded dollars that are
subject to theft or fire
HAVEN'T ANY?
Well, you will have, if you deposit
your money with the
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
BANK OF LEFLORE.
We solicit your patronage and pay
4 per cent interest on deposits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
Wanted to Buy

gond milch COW. Jersey and Dor-
ham mixed. Apply q this oaIce.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23

Visit the Handy Kitchen the onI.
place for ladies'.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
RuSCOe Bros, Hemingway, Miss.

Mr.. ]. II. Ruscoe, Of Hemingway, left
Tuesday for st. Louis and other markets
to purchase a complete stock Of new
and stylish merchandise for his firms
winter trade. Messrs. Rusc0e Brothers
want the trade Of their vicinity and will
appreciate 1t by Offering goods at the
lowest possible prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-10-23
OFFICIAL BALLOT.
General Election. Nov. 3, 1908.

General Election, Nov. 3, 1908.
For Presidential Electors:
Vote for TEN
II. H. BROOKS, JR
A. W. STANDS
A. j MCINTYRE
ROBER GRESHAM
J. W. HENDERSON
TIC. KlMBROUGH
JESSE d. JONES
&c. STREET
J. T. LOWREY
II. B. GREAVES
W. NJ. DENNY
G. A. STANTON
s. D. CHAMBERLAIN
Z. W. DUBOIS
J. W. FRANCIS
J. A. TOLER
L. SHIPMAN
JOHN II. COOK
W. JOBES
J.E. EVERETT
r. BREWER
J. e. GORE
P. W. FULGHAM
FRANK RAY
W. B. MCDOWELL
]. NJ. CUNNINGHAM
w.D. THOMPSON
W. B. O'NEAL
W. d. PATTERSON
N. NJ. HOLLINGSWORTH
+. NJ. PETTY
II. l.. GURLEY
CT. JOHNSON
DAVID KERSCH
W. NJ. BROADWAY
u. W. PDRCELL
G. W. SMITH
u. 7. RIGGS
c. +. MYERS
JAMES LESTER
or Congressman, 6lst Congress-.
Third District,
Vote for One)
B. G. HUMPHREYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-13
DEAD LETTER DEPARTMENTS SALE OF CHRISTMAS BARGAINS

Were any Of them intended for you?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-30
SOME SIMPLE CURES
FOR ACHING SOFT CORNS
After the Bath Feet Should Be Thoroughly Dried
as Preventive Measure.

and rubbed to prevent the accumulation
of old skin.
Excessive Perspiration Causes Corns.
People whose feet perspire excessively.
both in summer and winter, are very like!
~ to be afflicted with soft corns, and they
will do we'll to put an astringent into the
water Of the nightly bath. For this alum,
in the proportion of one ounce to q gallon
of water is excellent If the feet are soaked
for ten minutes. Wiping being done in the
careful manner already told. Then, night
and morning, there should be busted over
powder made of five grams of burnt
alum, two and half grains of salicylic
acid. fifteen grams of starch and fifty
grams of violet talcum powder Sitting
these many times together is the best way
or mixing, and the crevices of the feet
are to be well filed with this compound.
Whenever possible shoes that were be-
ing worn when a soft corn developed
should be put aside and not worn again
until the foot has regained its normal
condition. Boots or pumps that have
been perfectly comfortable may press lust
sufficiently to not be felt, but to do dam
age, and an entire change is likely to be
a benefit.
Hosiery must always be changed at least
every other day and preferably every day,
especially in warm weather. This may
seem unimpOrtant and not to bear upon
sp1ration, having no chance to escape, is
held by the material, and If repeatedly
worn an insanitary condition is engen-
dered. This makes the flesh more suscep-
tlDle to soreness, and cOrnS of either or
both kinds are more likely to appear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-30
GLOVES IN Different
LENGTHS FOR THE FALL

Advanced styles in gloves for fall wear
indicate that long sleeves are an estab-
lished fact. for most of them are in two
button and single-clasp lengths that bare
ly cover the wrists
These up-to-date gloves are in taupe,
wistaria, dark green and rich deep brown
colOrs.
Among these decided tints there is an
extremely pretty shade of wistaria-that
placed side by side-that will be worn
with gowns on dahlia and wistaria tints
Taupe goes well with almost any color
and is expected to become very popular.
Green Is a color that seems to be COM
ing to the fore, and some very pretty
gloves in dark green are seen in both
emerald and olive shades.
Suede Gloves Will Be Worn.
Suede. too. is struggling for a place in
the glove world. and. as this kid has a
tendency to reduce the size of the hand.
whole. however, fashions fancy is for
bright. glossy surfaces. hence the 9ull line
of glace kids.
Mocha is always in demand as fall ad-
vances, and several new shades are seen
in this popular kind of hand covering.
The favorite tones will be taupe. tan.
slate and gray. and. fortunately for those
women whose hands perspire freely.
tHtSe gloves WITH SILK Innings can be
bought. The value of the silk lies in the
fact that it keeps the hands warm and
absorbs the perspiratiOn.
Auto gloves are made with deep faring
gauntlets in the favOrite- tans and dark
browns.
At So a pair there is very good model.
with wide cuff. gusset strap at wrist and
spear back colOrs tan and black. and a
cheaper grade at 50 pair Is made with
large gusset at the side for slipping on
and off quickly. 1t has no clasp.
The cOsiest looking angora and rabbit
wool gloves are ready for those who pre-
fer these for cold days They come in
white. black. natural tints and gray
The evening gloves are of fine glace kid.
long. of course. and show no outre or ex-
traordinary features. The backs are
plain. for neither embroidery nor an
plique marks the newest styles 1t is
possible to get evening gloves In every
ina ginable color. but white is always in
good taste. and-it goes without stating
the most economical for not only will it
harmonize with any toilet, but 1t can be
cleaned time and again and looks like
new. which is not the case with colors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-30

Long be the style this and many
of the carriage and calling for the fall made coat
effect is the costume pictured in the accompanying cut.
Dark blue chiffon broadcoth used for the model
which, with its black and white striped satin and cloth
buttons exceedingly chic The line of buttons down the
side of the very and the long
sleeves rucked chiffon cloth tiny blue
satin buttons There little vesee of shrred blue chf
finished the top with of tiny buttons, and the
woke was white tucked
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
LOCALlNOTES tOF INTEREST.

LOCAL!NOTES kOF INTEREST.
 The infant son of Edward E. Curtiss is in the Bridgeport hospital, having undergone successful operation. The childis doing well. Miss Margaret Beardsley is at Albert Wheeler's for the summer. Harmony Grange was entertained finely by Farmill River Grange on Fri day evening last.
 Rev MT Streeter was in town a few days, last week. Rev Henry s. Habersham will ofici- ate at St Peter's on Sunday next.
 Mrs Elliott M. Beardley was in town, last Sunday.
 The many friends of Theodore Beardsley are very glad to hear he is convalescent. MT and Mrs Peterson of Brooklyn, N. r., are again in town, staying at Marshall Beach's. 1 Mrs George Hinman of Bridgeport spent Sunday with her mother. Will Cawthra of Shelton was guest of her sister, Sunday.
 Fred Sherman, who has been serious ly i'll, is improving under the efficient care of Dr Wales.
 Mrs Samuel B. Hurd entertained her friend, Miss Edith A. Turner, of Strat- ford. over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
THE WORLDS BEST CLIMATE

is not entirely free from disease, or
 the high elevations levers prevail,
 while on the lower levels malaria is en-
 countered to greater or less extent,
 according to altitude. To overcome climate affections, lassitude, malaria,
 jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, the most effective remedy is Electric Bitters, the great alterative and blood purifier; the anti dote for every form of bodily weakness,
 nervousness, and insomnia. Sold under guarantee at R. H. Beers & Co. s, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook F. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Gou- lett, Stevenson; H. W. Osborne, Eas- ton; ". B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros, Georgetown; J. M. Sullivan, Bedding Ridge; c. F. Baker, Hawleyville. C.. w. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. w. Hatch, Bridgewater; W. N. Noble, New Mil E. H. Beardsley New Preston; Cogs- well & Wettereau, Washington Depot 1; Harry Brown, Southbury; c. P. Will Hams, South Britain; Perkins Brothers, Warren; W. N. Hurd, Long Hill, Drug store. Soc
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
DR. DAVID KENMEDYS EAYoRlIE REMEDY

Although disheartened, he boughta bottle of it, and within month had experienced beneficial results, and before he had finished the third bottle, the gravel was completely dissolved and his suiferings at m end.
 MT. Neill feels that he owesa lasting debt of gratitude to Dr. Kennedy's Fayorite Remedy, madeat Rondout, NY, and fordis- ordersof the bladder and urinary organs. He says: "itwill effect q cure if oneis possible" l"
 Favoriie Remedy is prescribed with un- failing success for rheumatism, dyspepsia constipation, and nerve troubles in which 1t has cured many that were considered be- yond the aid of medicine. All druggists, Sl.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
through the summer without something being done to them. as they have done.

J. B. Sanford has stocked the cream cry store with fine new lot of fancy and staple groceries.
 Miss Emma Rumsey returned, last week, from three months tour in Southern Europe.
 G. A. Talmage has had bad luck raising turkeys on his turkey farm. Foxes and dogs are killing the turkeys on their nests. Foxes are very plenty.
 There was family gathering in Sanfordtown, Sunday, at the Sanford homestead. Those present were F. A. Judd of Brockville, Can., Mrs F. A. Judd, F. A. Judd, Jr., MT and Mrs T. H. Judd and baby, Hattie Jr. of Dan bury.
 Farmers are planting more potatoes than usual on account of last years high prices. Many are keeping COWS and selling milk but that is rather un- certain. Some days the milk men do not want as much and refuse to take it.
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Br0okfield.
SCHOOLHOUSES NEED ATTEN.
 TION.

SCHOOLHOUSES NEED ATTEN
 TON.
 At the meeting of the school board held at the house of F. l.. Curtis. il was deemed not advisable to call Z town meeting to take action on the suggestions of Secretary Hine in re. gard to keeping our school buildings ir better condition, as it was thought very doubtful if enough voters could be got together to hold meeting. The let. ter of Secretary Hine contains a threat that unless we do improve their con. dition they shall advise the comptroller to withhold the average attendance grant. So it will now be left toTeach district to improve their own school houses.
 Huckleberry district is now taking the preliminary steps towards building a new schoolhouse.
 Road Commissioner Mcdonald sent word that he should be in town. last week, to look after the state road in- terests but did not appear.
 Miss Miriam Taylor of New York spent Sunday with her parents.
 The present prospects are that there will be diminished acreage of tobac. co this season owing to the low prices of last year. Many will raise potatoes instead.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Ground has been broken for the new house which is to be built for Mir anC Mrs Albert Sherwood on Farnun street.
 Thomas Carney has purchased the homestead of Miss Jane Trowbridge on Grassy Plain street and with his family will make his residence there.
 Mrs George H. Bassett and Miss Charlotte Ferry of Chestnut street are visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Rev William Short of Astoria, Ore, preached in St Thomas church, Sun. day morning.
 Mir and Mrs E. J. Miller of Center street entertained over Sunday, Mir Miller's brother, Howard c. Miller of New Haven also Miss Edith Merrick and Miss Edith Crofur of South Nor walk.
 The scholars of the Center school gave very pleasing entertainment Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Town hall. A large audience wit messed the affair both evenings.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
Bethlehem.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

The theological student, who came from Yale to fill the place of Rev C. M. Good, did it very acceptably to his people.
 MT and Mrs James w. Flynn spent Sunday at her grandmother's in Brook field Junction.
 Mrs A. 0. Mitchell has returned from Watertown and is housekeeping in one of J. E. Aliens tenements.
 Miss Christine Thomson and brother, Raymond, have been recent guests at their home.
 Argyll Hull came from New Haven on his motor on Saturday.
 MT and Mrs Elmer Doolittle and children have spent few days at her fathers. Richard Magee's.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
Bedding.
KICKING ON THE ROADS

Some of the large tax payers have sent complaints to Road Commissioner Mac Donald about the state road from the Center to Hills corner, from San fordtown to Sullivan's store and from George s. Banks to Milo Osborne,s. They do not intend to let the roads Iay
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
GRAVEL CURED
iphlIadelphIa, Penn. Iiem.l

A healthier, heartler, happier man than John J. keill, of 2is7 North sth St., phila- delphia, eonld not be found inn aday's search. The fact that he is still alive is constant wonder to his friends.
 Several yeas ago he began to suffer in- describable mlseries rom stone in the blad- der. An eminent physician in Philadelphia told him that surgical operation was nec- essary. So much did he dread tho result, for if unsuccessful 1t meant death, that he put off the evil day as long as possible. While In this frame of mind, he heard of
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

The lecture on birds by Rev Herbert K. Job, given under the auspices of the Boys club, was great success. both educatlonally and financially. The rare pictures and the facts and experiences
 related by MT Job, were extremely in teresting. The club netted $13 in spite of disagreeable night, and wishes to thank all who so heartily and generous ly supported the undertaking. The meeting, this week, IS to be the cleo tion of officers and debate, followed by refreshments.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
w iard Flows
Telephone 44-3,

For mild, easy action of the bow els, a single dose of Doan's Regulets is enough. Treatment cures habitual constipation. 25 cents box. Ask your druggist for them.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

fhe music committee of the Congre- gational church will give an entertain ment at the church on Tuesday even- ing, May 26. consisting of a lecture il- lustrated with fine stereopticon views on the Civil War and scenes on the Southern Plantations. The lecture will be given by Horace Field of Stratford, Conn. The admission will be 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Ice cream and cake will be served for he sum of 10 cents at the close of the lecture. Don't miss it. If stormy on Tuesday night, the lecture will be giv- en on Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Kodol completely digesrs all classes of food. twill get right at the trouble and do the very work itself for the stomach. It is pleasant to take. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
T'runnbull.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEET
 ING.
 There will be a meeting of the mem bers of the Riverside Cemetery associ- ation in the Town hall on Monday ev- ening. May 25. A full attendance is requested as business of importance is to be transacted. HE. T. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
 eczema, salt rheum, letter. itch, hives,
 herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. At any drug store.
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The NewtoWn Bee.
 NewtoWn. Friday. May 9. 1908,
Bethey.

GUESTS FROM THE PACIFIC
 COAST.
 Rev William Short and sister, Mrs Frank Spittle of Astoria, Ore. are visiting at the home of their parents, MT and Mrs Edwin Short, on Green. wood avenue, being called home by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs Short.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
HoWLANp's
'Tis Time to Pick the
 New Carpet.

us suggest that place to pick it is the new carpet hall on the third floor of the pleasant new sore Not only because that IS roomy light spot Not only because it is filled full of new carpets Not only because its prices are fair to the buyer But because of each and every one of these things
 Fairness o price, neWness of carpeight by which to choose room in which to have carpets displayed all make the new carpet hall the one place to choose
 Illustrating variety to be found 'mongst the carpets- Fine rich velvet carpets flower set patterns with hall and stair patterns to match-85c to S11O yd.
 Tapestry carpets in small figures and in handsome Oriental pat terms, hall and stair patterns too,-5Oc to S1 1yd.
 Good stout wool ngran carpets attractive coors and patterns -5Oc and 69c yd.
 ngran filings in plain colors, for around rug5Oc and 75c yd. "
 ngran carpets patterns specially made for stair use-19c to 39c yd.
 Rag carpet stout and in oldtime style,-29c yd s. Mixed fiber carpets warp of fber filling of wool in coo easy to sweep, fast color, soc yd
 Aber carpets in mixed effects green brown and red29c to 55c yd.
 Crex grass carpets clean and light and attractive inch 35 36 inch 38c, and to 72 inches at 90cyd
 Carpet ning-4c to Sc yd Carpet pads75c to $l25 doz
 We will be glad to your request and give estimate the cost of pattern of carpet made toI fit that room and put in position.
 Third floor, take elevator stairway.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
 Gifts.


 For this eventful epoch in the young mans or woman's life we have choice assortment of suitable gifts. If it Ibears the name of Fairchild it will be more cherished as the name insures guaranteed of quality. But with all this there is saving of money, for be- ing Manufacturers, Importers and iDirect Buyers you have to pay no middle profits. G. w. Fairchild 6 Sons,
 Manufacturing Jewellers, Retailers, Importers, Opticians. At the Sign of the Chimes" oo7 Main St., Cor. P. 0. Arcade,
 BRIDGEPORT, CT.
 Established 1865.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
ENTERTAINMENT, FRIDAY EVEN.
 ING.

An entertainment under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society of the Con- gregational church will be held in Grange hall. Friday evening, May P. A mandolin club from Bridgeport will be present and render several selec- tions which will be interspersed with recitations and solos. All will be vel come. Admission 25c. The program will commence at 8 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
i. Monroe.

A REAL ESTATE SALE. Ambrose s. Hurd has purchased the 25 acre tract of land south of the Gen. ter, formerly belonging to the George w. Bennett estate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1908-03-24
NOTICE ON SPECIAL ELECTION
of Independent School District of Bemidii.

Whereas petition has been presented to
the undersigned, as clerk Of said district. re-
Questing that special meeting of the legal
voters of said district be called at the time
and place, and for the purposes hereinafter
set forth.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given. that
special election of the legal voters Of Inde-
pendent school district Of Bemidji will be
held at the Central school house located in
block four az of the First Addition to Be-
midi, in the city of Bemidii Beltrami
county. Minnesota, on Friday. the 9th day of
March. 1908, at four clock p. m. for the pur-
pose of voting upon the proposition of pur
chasing the tract of land herein after de-
scribed., fol, a school site and the erection Of
high school building thereon. in said school
district, and that the bonds of said school
district. in the amount of thirty-five thous-
and dollars (S35. .000). in denomin ations of one
thousand dollars @l, ,O00 each. bearing interest
at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum,
payable in fifteen years from date of ISSUE
interest payable semi annually. be issued for
the purchase Of said site and the erection Of
the said high school building thereon.
The description Of the said lands proposed
for the said school site is Block D of Bemidj il
Townsite & Improvement Company's Sub
division of Outlots @. D. and E. of Bemid il.
Beltrami County. Minnesota.
Dated this 18th day of March, 1908.
GRAHAM M. TORRANCE,
Clerk.