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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
CORN GROWN AT
PROFIT IN DELTA.
Prof j. w. Fox issues a Bulletin on
the Subject.

Prof. ]. W. Fox, director Of the agri-
cultural experiment station In Washing
ton county, has issued the following
very interesting bulletin on corn grow
/ ing In the delta:
In the light Of two years experience
in growing corn in this section, ] want
to take issue squarely with those who
claim that the delta is not good corn
country. In 1906 we grew an average
Of forty-one bushels per acre on land
that had been in cotton for over fifty
years In 1907 the average yield was
forty bushels on land similar TO that
planted in 1906. While this is not big
yield, we submit that it is good crop
for land which has grown an exhaustive
crop like cotton continuously for 80
long period an also, that this yield
would be considered good in the very
best corn growing section OF land SINH
larly handled for like period. The
crop WtN HDb l''litlL1u. oh oub dcFc
fertilized with 800 pounds OF cotton
seed meal we made sixty eight and one
half bushels.
Our corn land was broken broadcast
with two horse plows early In March.
The land was plowed from four to six
inches dep. Three weeks later it WAS
,isced and narrowed. A part OF the
Held was planted the last week In
March, part April II, and the remain
der MAY 90 The land that was planted
the latter date was cut with the disc
the second time jnst before planting,
and thoroughly narrowed.
The corn was planted level IL rows
three and oDe-hslf feet apart. This is a
convenient distance to work with two
horse walking ealtivstors. The early
corn received fonr workings, or fonr
trips to tho row. and the late planting
waA cultivated three times. The corn
was thinped TO 4 stand early, and WAS
hocd after tile last cnltivatjon. The
latter hoeing rond have been dispensed
with. bnt think IL paid. The hoeing
and thinning cost eighty-fve cynts per
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
A Notable Social Function.

Maj. and Mrs. M. G. Humphrey Of this
city celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary on Tuesday the evening Of
March the seventeenth. Great interest
was taken In the event because OF the
long life union Of Maj. and Mrs. Humph-
rey, and their great popularity In this.
their adopted town. Their home was
brilliantly decorated and tho scheme OF
gold was carried ont In the flowers.
The receiving party consisted OF Maj.
and Mrs. M. G. Humphrey, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Carroll, Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Moore
OF Birmingham, Mrs. Haizlip Of Nusko-
gee, Mrs. Guthrie Of New Orleans, Mrs.
W. n. Humphrey, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy OF
Grenada, Mrs. Guy Of Jackson, Tennes-
see, and Mrs. Thurman Of Jackson,
Tennessee.
There were many friends who assist
cd in receiving and entertaining the
guests.
Mrs. NJ. G. Humphrey wore an ex-
quisite gown Of grey messaline satin
trimmed in Irish point lace with dis-
mOnds.
Maj. and Mrs. Humphrey came to
Greenwood from st. Louis, twelve years
ago and have made this their home since
that time.
A delicions three-cnurse menu was
fanltlessly served TO tho several hum
dred friends who called during the
evening
The many beautiful and valuable
presents received from friends and rela-
tivcs from all sections Of the United
States attests the high esteem In which
Mai. and Mrs. Humphrey are held.
The Commonwealth joins the many
friends and admirers Of Nal. and Mrs.
Humphrey In congratutating them upon
the celebration Of this brilliant and
happy event and in hoping that they may
live To celcbrate the diamond annivcr-
sary Of their marriage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
Death Of Mrs. Tidw,M.

Mrs. TidwcIl died at the residence Of
her brother. Mr. r. II. Hicks, in this
city, early last Monday morning. after
an illness Of several weeks. Mrs. It'd
well was a splendid Christian character.
and hnst Of friends sympatbize with
her relatives in their great bereave-
ment. Her remains were taken to Car
rollton. her home, for interment, a mum
her Of friends from here being present
at the funeral services.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
For Eve Troubles

And Defective Sight consult DR.. T. j.
Bradley Eye Sight Specia list. Located
permanently, Greenwood, Miss. ONCE
over 211-2i3 Howard street. Glasses
and spectacles properly fittef and
guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20
May Day Celebration.

Don't forget May Day cclebration In
Greenwood. Several OF u collegc ath-
leiic team, will be here tFlpsrtictpate
in the affair, tho flower pap.Re prodpiscs
to bex brilliant success id sood
time generally is I0,ked forSl.rd 10 by
every body.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20

to establish extensive planning and saw
mills In connection with the stave bus
mess.
The Commonwealth welcomes Messrs.
Walker and Lapjn to Greenwood, and
bespeaks for their enterprise great
success,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20

Mr.. g. i. Dyis. tho genial represen-
ta,iyco u n. Scott, Gr~enville, Miss.
~s- In tho city the first ~ the week ~
the Interest of his iiem.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-20

I Our new line Of Stafson Hats are now
on display; also a nire lot nf new Straw
Hats. d. c. PEfEET Il BRO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
WATERFOWL jOTTlNGS

Mrs Mclean Buckingham is ill with typhoid fever. ,.,s,...
 Read Knight has resigned his po> sition at Hitchcock S hardware store.
 The funeral of William Black man was held yesterday afternoon from the M E. Church, the Rev John Hough officiating.
 Daniel Barry and Miss Julia Bar ry returned to their homes in Nor. wich to-day after a weeks visit with the family of M. J. Dunn.
 The Heminway & Bartlett Silk Co, who have been working five days a week, have hired more help and are working full time.
 The firemen held a very interest. ing meeting last evening at which several amendments to the bylaws were considered and committee ap- pointed to make arrangements for the annual ball to be held Thanks giving eve.
 The democratic caucus to elect delegates to state, congressional and senatorial conventions was held last evening and the following delegates elected: State convention, E. P. McGowan, J. D. Boutelle; congress sional, John Purdy, A. A. Stone; sen. atorial, M. E. Brahen, H. T. Dayton, Henry Harrison, M. Loughlin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
ADDED STARTERS RACE.
6pooner Takes Flying Handicap From
 Good Field.

6pooner Takes Flying Handicap From
 Good Field.
 New York, Sept 2.--Spooner, an add. ed starter, won the Flying handicap, six and half furlongs, main course, at Sheepshead Bay, defeating good field. Spooner took big lead early and made all the pace and won undei a drive by half length in the fast time of lis 2-5. Bar None was badly cut of at the far turn. He sulked aft CT tl,at and refused to run. E Etherial ran good race when hs won the Partridge stakes. He was in a pocket until the stretch was reached, when he came to the outside and won in drive by head. Summaries:
 First Race. - Woodcraft, first; Be som. second; Zienap, third.
 Second Race. = Sinister first; Iron sides. second; Mark Gumberts, third.
 Third Race.-E Etherial, first; Harri' gan, second; Lady Selina, third.
 Fourth Race.-Spooner, first; Rest. gouche, second; Big Chief, third.
 Fifth Race.-Miss Lida, first; Milford, second; Animus, third.
 Sixth Race-Sun Dance, first; Sum. mer Night, second; Twilight Queen, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

to whom the coaches will have to pin their faith. He is fast and accurate. Even he may be an uncertain quan- tity. for he has had hard luck so far in his football career. Logan, who was a substitute end last year.. Is pretty sure of permanent place there this year.
 Andrus Is a strong man to take the place of one of the tackles, and Hobbs. who came to Yale last year from Dartmouth, Is another strong bidder for one of these places. He was not eligible last year, but this season will go out with the varsity squad. He is stocky players and very fast. ..s
 Four guard positions Goehel.. Cooney and Brides are still available. In the, back field Yales biggest loss Is, of course, Jones. Coy, who as fuliback made such a creditable showing last year, is available this year, but how we'll he will show up In the absence of Jones is riddle for the football coaches to solve. Last year 1t generally was felt that 1t was the speed of Jones which made the strength of Coy count for the Blue.
 The most promising new candi- date in the back field Is Fitzpatrick. who was fullback on last years freshman team and who was the best kicker on the field. He weighs 1855 pounds and Is as fleet as deer. Captain Murphy of the base ball team is a strong candidate for halfback. Wheaton, the best drop kicker in the varsity last year, can be counted on this year, although new man, Dem ing, is looking for the honors as a drop kicker. Deming was member of last years freshman team, is of football physique, standing five feet seven or more and weighing 190 pounds. A veteran left in the back field is Philbin, a good, dependable player.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

ing, but will not be able to work this week.
 At the last meeting of St Michael's guild 1t was decided to hold the postponed garden party next Tues day afternoon and evening at Ham, ilton park. at the corner of Hillside avenue and Elmwood street.
 MT and Mrs Fred Stone of Anso mia, who have been visiting Mrs Martin Ufes of Curtiss street, will leave Friday for New York city, where they will spend the remainder of their vacation.
 Mrs T. B. Howell and son, Law renee, of Beacon Falls, have re- turned from Port Jefferson, L. l., and Bridgeport, where they have been visiting relatives for the past few weeks. ., . ..--..s. l MT and Mrs William Caufield and MT and Mrs Thomas Harwood have returned from Myrtle beach. Dur ing his vacation MT Harwood caugh, 365 snapper blues.
 Mrs Hannah Carpenter and Miss Minnie O'Brien of Barnum court have returned from the shore where they have been spending their vacation.
 Mrs David Kuhn of Fairview ave nue, who has beer spending her va cation in New Brunswick, N. J.. Eastport, Me, and Boston, has re, turned home. N-
 w. E. Brown and family, who have been camping out in Beacon valley for several weeks, have re- turned to their home on Highland avenue. ..."
 Mrs Otto Krings of Brighton Beach, N. Y, who has been visit. ing her sister, Mrs w. A. Birdsal of Maple street ,has returned to hel home. .
 Tickets for the Clan-na-Gael field day which will be held at Steeple chase island on September 5, can be procured at McCarthy's news store
 The Evening Democrat is for sale every day at Enanberg's store or North Main street. Two cents { copy for all the news of the world.
 The Boys brigade are planning tc hold an athletic meet on Labor da! on Andrews mountain. The pro gramrne is now being arranged.
 Miss Alice Laugher, who has beel visiting her cousin, Mrs H. H. Scho field of Hill street, has returned tt her home in Worcester, Mass.
 Attorney John M. Sweeney, wh' has been confined to the house b. illness for few days is able t, be at his office again.
 I A band of gypsies who have beel camping in Waterbury passe, through here on their way througl the .Naugatuck valley. & | Mary O'Brien is among the stu dents entered at the state Norma school at New Britain which opened yesterday. .r ,+. %
 Rural Free Delivery. Carrier Johl L. Benson, who has been taking hi annual vacation, resumed his dutie | to-day. E.. .s@
 $1s and s22 raincoats for s15 a Upson, Singleton & Co.'S, Water bury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
FOOTBALL AT YALE.
Good Men Lost by Graduation, but
 Ellis Will Do What They Can.

New Haven, Sept 2.-In less than two weeks Yale football players will be back in town and the first prac- tice of the season will begin on Sep tember IT. Previous to that date, when the coaches are booked to take hand in the practice, there will be some light work on the part of indi- vidual candidates for the varsity squad.
 Yale's football losses are heavy this season because of the number of star men who were graduated last June. Despite this there are one or two men who are expected to cause the football enthusiasts to sit up and take notice before the seasons over. These are men who were in college last year but who couldn't play for one reason or another.
 The most promising man of these is Andrus, who played tackle on his freshman team. Football critics picked him as the best tackle on any gridiron. He had a big reputation at his prep school, where he played guard and tackle He Is an all round athlete.
 Notwithstanding that those who are familiar with football conditions at Yale this season realize that there is no available material so far as is known with which to make good the loss of such man as Tad Jones. the star quarterback, it is expected that the two coaches, Biglow and Jones will develop team that won't have to eat dust anyway. Besides Biglow who played right tackle, Paige. who played opposite him, is out by gradu alton, as is Pop Foster. When il comes to center. CoHgdon and Dun bar. his substitute, are both gone leaving it up to the coaches to breai in a new man. Last years freshman l team showed no promising candidat. for the place. Howard Jones ant Alcott. who played end last season are out of college. Captain Burch who was a substitute end last sea son but who got into the Harvard game for short time. is the mal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE.
How the Big Colleges Have Ar.
 ranged Their Dates.

How the Big Colleges Have Ar.
 ranged Their Dates.
 Yale University. Sept 30-Wesleyan at New Haven. Oct 3-Syracuse at New Haven. Oct 10-Holy Cross at New Haven Oct 17-Army at West Point Oct 24-Washington and Jeffer- son at New Haven.
 Oct 31-Massachusetts Aggies at New Haven.
 Nov 7-Brown at New Haven. Nov 14-Princeton at Princeton. Nov 21-Harvard at New Haven.
 Harvard University. Sept 20-Bowdoin at Cambridge. Oct 3-University of Maine al Cambridge.
 Oct 7-Bates at Cambridge. Oct 10-Williams at Cambridge. Oct 17-Springfleld Training school at Cambridge.
 Oct 24-Annapolis at Annapolis. Oct 31-Brown at Cambridge. Nov 7-Carlisle at Cambridge. Nov 14-Dartmouth at Cambridge. Nov 21-Yale at New Haven.
 University of Pennsylvania. Sept 30-North Carolina at Frank lin field.
 Oct 4-Washington and Jefferson at Franklin field.
 Oct 7--Bucknell at Franklin field. Oct 11-Franklin and Marshall al Franklin field. > Oct 14--Lafayette at Franklin field.
 Oct 1s-Gettysburg at Franklin field
 Oct 21-Brown at Franklin field. Oct 2S-Swarthmore at Franklin field.
 Nov 4-Carlisle Indians at Frank lin field.
 Nov 11-state college at Franklin field. a7a
 Nov 1S-Michigan at Ann Arbor. Nov 3o-Cornell at Franklin field
 Princeton University.
 Oct 3--Springfield Training schoo! at Princeton. Oct 7-Stevens institute at Prince ton. Oct 10-Lafayette at Princeton. Oct 14-Villanavo at Princeton. Oct 17-Swarthmore at Princeton Oct 21-Fordham at Princeton. Oct 24-Syracuse at Princeton. Oct 31-West Point at Wes; Point.
 Nov 7-Dartmouth at New York or Princeton. Nov 14-Yale at Princeton. Cornell University. Oct 3--Hamilton at Ithaca.
 Oct 10-Oberlin at Ithaca. Oct 17-Colgate at Ithaca.
 Oct 24-Vermont at Ithaca. Oct 31-Pennsylvania State al Ithaca. Nov 7-Amherst at Ithaca. Nov 17-Chicago at Chicago.
 Nov 21-Trinity at Ithaca. Nov 26-Pennsylvania at Phila, delphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

Embroidered Buster Brown Col lars, regular price 25c, bargain day .... .... ... 17c each Women's ? clasp Silk Gloves, fin gers double tip, in black, white, tan and gray, regular price 7Sc, bargain day y.... ... ooc a pa'r Auto Silk, a material similar 10 silk null, suitable for automo- bile veils and scarfs, regular price 25c, bargain day 14c yard Cotton Voiles in black, tan and
 blue, regular price l5c, bargain udy A-S s~ s'$HN N Women's Colored Jumper Suits,
 in check gingham and cham-
 bray, in blue, pink, tan and lav- ender, in two piece, also some in
 princess style, regular price So
 and S39S, bargain day .. .,..> --- .... $3.79 and $2.OS Womens two piece Dresses in
 white lawn, trimmed with Val
 lace and insertion, also a few
 in gingham, regular price $2.9S,
 bargain day. ... -. .... S1.OO Women's Silk Shirt Waist Slips in
 white, blue, lavender and pink,
 regular price S1.9S, bargain
 day ...... -. .... SA'Ao Infants long Flannelette Skirts,
 regular price 25c, bargain day 19c Couch Covers, oriental patterns,
 60 inches wide, yards long,
 regular price S3, bargain day.
 ...... .... ... ... $2.o9 Sanfords Administer Rugs, size
 30x60, all new patterns, regu-
 lar price $250, bargain day $2.19
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

WAAA vsAAJ ss'>
 Turkey Red Damask, guaranteed fast color, regular price DOC, bargain day. ... .... 39c yd All Linen Kitchen Towels, large size, regular price 29c, bargain day.. ...... =. .. 23c each 9-4 Bleached Sheeting, good heavy quality, regular price 25c, bar gain day. ..... ZIG yd All Wool Suitings in plaid effects, rich autumn colors, regular price 75c, bargain day.. 59c yd All Wool Panama Cloth, 36 inches wide, in navy. brown, green, red, etc, regular price soc, bar gain day. ... .... 3Sc yd The Dentist Tooth Brush, per forated back, prophylactic shape, regular price 1sc, bar . gain day.. ...... .. 13c each Good Bristle Hair Brushes, regu- lar price 25c, bargain day
 ...... -. 19c each Shirt Waist Sleeve Protectors, reg ular price 10c, bargain day
 ... .... Sc each Mems plain black Satine Shirts, regular price soc, bargain day.
 .... ...... ...... .. 39c each Mems plain Black Cotton Hose, slightly imperfect, regular price 1211c, bargain day ... 7c pair Childrens School Hose, fine ribbed, ss regular price 15c, bargain day | -k ...... -. .. 121sc a pair Women's Tan Lace Cotton Hose, regular price 121sc, bargain day .... Ioe paif
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
Second Daughter Dies.

Chicago, Sept Elena Berna, years old, the second daughter of Mrs Matthew Berna, the Hampshire, III, woman, who poisoned her three children and herself Monday, died yesterday. She Is the second victim of the mothers deed. Mrs Berna and her daughter Frances are still alive. Hopes are now being enter tained for the recovery of the girl. but it is said the mother cannot live more than two or three days. The youngest child, George, ? months old, died soon after the poisoning.
 Try a Democrat Want,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
0hKVILlE HAPPENINGS

The Misses May and Francis Fitz> patrick were visitors yesterday at Bantam. --.-. :.
 Mir and Mrs William Jerman Of Newton Heights were recent visitors at Walnut beach.
 Alex LaSelle, the Main street barber. attended the funeral of a relative in Waterbury to-day.
 Mrs Mortimer Scott entertained the Ladies Aid society this after noon at ger home on Knob hill.
 Mrs Bates and son of Guilford are visitors for couple of weeks at the Bates home On Falls avenue.
 E. A. LaSelle has given up his position on the Watertown section and has secured a position with ths Pin Co.
 Advertised letters at the post of fee: Rudolph Baumberger, J. T. Costello, John Geisher, c. L. Kline, Miss Nellie Noile, Miss B. Sherwood Mrs M. Kocher, Miss Emily L. Aus tin, Gertrude Atwood, Andrew Birk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup does not eonstipate like most of the old fashioned cough cures, but on the other hand it gently moves the bow els and at the same time heals irri- tation and allays Inflammation of the throat. Sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02

Find . purchaseT ios wnat you have to sell by piscsns . z5c ads is the Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-09-02
GRIEVE, BISSET, & HOLLAND. k3S.4O Bank Street. Tel 5S3
 Wae blry's Busy Corner Store
Specials for Thursday our Weekly Bargain Day

add list of friends and with in great many And the following values willy statement:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
BOARD PAYS TRIBUTE
TO FORMER PRESIDENT

Former President James A. Ander-
son of the board of public works closed
his connection with that body yesterday
by\ signing the last of a number of
official papers that had accumulated.
At the reorganization of the board
yesterday afternoon the following res
olutions were adopted:
Whereas, The term of James A.
Anderson, the honored president of this
board, has expired and his successor,
Gen. Adna r. Chaffee, has been APP
pointed by the mayor, and
Whereas, Mr.. Anderson accepted the
appointment on this board in response
to the urgent solicitation of q COM
mittee OF citizens and from sense of
civic duty, knowing that he was sac
rifcing his practice as an attorney in
so doing, and
Whereas, During the first two years
of the existence of this board the board
worked under pioneer conditions,
caused by the many changes in the
work Of the municipal government re-
sulting from the operation of the
amendment to the city charter Great
ing this board of public works, and
incident to these conditions, together
with the completion of the outfall
sewer and the initiative work connected
with the Los Angeles aqueduct many
difficult problems have come before it,
in meeting which the other members
of this board looked to Mr.. Anderson
especially for advice;
Now therefore be IL resolved, That
we, the other members of this board
of public works and it's secretary, here
by bear testimony to the personal sac
riflce made by Mr.. Anderson in ac-
cepting a position on this board and
to the Invaluable service rendered to
the city In the work accomplished by
him as president thereof; and we here
by express our deep appreciation of
his untiring anC unselflsh devotion to
the city's best interests during his
term of office and his uniformly cour-
teous treatment accorded his coworkers
and all others who have had business
with this board during his said term;
with all of which resolution the sec
retary OF this board, by permission
most heartily concurs."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-15
WILL TAKE ACTION
AGAINST RACING SHEET
New Ordinance viii Be Presented TO
the City Council by Prosecuting
Attorney, Who Says Law Is
Being Violated

Racing" a sheet published by the
Santa Anita race track people, yes
terday was sent to Prosecuting Attor-
ney Fleming, with instructions from
City Attorney Hewitt to proceed i'm
mediately against the publishers.
Developments are expected today,
when several arrests 1t is said, Will
probably be made.
"The custom of giving out so-called
tips on horse races has got to end,'
said Attorney Fleming. "It is plainly
set forth in the ordinance that no in
formation shall be given out as to how
to bet. In the first column of this
paper are given the betting odds; in
another the probable opening and
closing bets of the race. The form
chart gives the order in which the
horses appear in the race, and ap-
parently so arranged in this sheet that
their finish under the wire is indi-
Gated. believe I have ample evil
dence to secure a conviction, and will
accordingly proceed to prosecute.
"I am now drawing up an ordinance
which will prohibit the publication of
any information pertaining to bets or
betting odds. This new ordinance will
be submitted at the meeting of the
city council next Monday, and it will
contain all omissions of the present
ordinance. After the passage OF this
ordinance it will be unlawful to pub
ilsh anything except the actual re-
suits of q race"