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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
LIGHT CONSUMERS
ARE COMPLAINING.
Resolution Adopted to Require the
Lighting Co. to Furnish Proper
Lamps.

inasmuch as there has been consid-
cradle complaint in Greenwood the past
several months relative to electric
light bills, The Commonwealth repro
duces from the Memphis Commercial
Appeal below the action taken on re-
cent report of the city electrician to
the legislative committee of Memphis
concerning the complaint as to excess
sive charges for lights in that city. 1t
will be observed that the trouble seems
to be with the lamps and not the me-
ters, contention Superintendent Wis
singer has frequently msde as to the
lamps in use in Greenwood. As a solu-
tion OF the trouble In Memphis reso-
luton was adopted requiring the light
company to furnish lamps Of the highest
efficiency, etc. The following account
OF the discussion Of this matter will
doubtless be read with interest:
"City Electrician Robert Moran pre-
sented report to the legislative eon,-
mittee yesterday setting opt much COM
plant against the Consolidated Gas and
Electric Company and in voluminous
explanation advised the council that
since the establishment Of the meter in
spection service in connection with the
electrical department Of the fire de-
partment consumers have been having
much to say about unsatisfactory cleo
trio light bills. The trouble, according
to the city electrician, Is not due to the
meters. He says that the light company
i.as in general use lamp Of low eff
cheney and that only upon urgent com.
plant will it substitute a lamp Of same
voltage and candle power which will
consume only so watts. Lamps. he fur
ther reports, furnished for 107 volts, are
designed to maintain their efficiency for
900 hours under swinging range Of be-
tween 167 and 10 volts but that when
the voltage exceeds the latter figure
for continuous periods the efficiency
falls rapidly while the consumption
arises in greater proportion. The re-
suit Of this, he explained, was that the
product In light soon falls as low as ten
candle power, while the current con-
sumption may go as high as 65 or 70
l. at,iA In a
sometimes require as much as 100
volts before the filament becomes in
candescent, the result being poor
light and an excessive bill.
In conclusion, Mr.. Moran advised
that the light company be required to
furnish lamps of the highest efficiency
and that such lamps shall be approved
by the electrical department Of the city
and be subject to proper tests and that
further than this the company be also
required to maintain the proper voltage
for which lamps are furnished.
Commissioner Bruce said, at the con-
clusion Of the report, that he thought
the suggestion wise one. The report
was received and referred to the light
committee. Mr.. Bruce also moved that
City Electrician Moran be allowed to
purchase the necessary Instruments for
making tests required. The resolution
was adopted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
THE GOVERNORS
MILITARY STAFF.
Greenwood Gets Two important Po-
sltIons on Staff.

Governor Noel has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen as members of his
military staff, two of whom are honored
citizens of Greenwood
S. R. Keesler, Greenwood, major gen.
eral commanding.
Arthur Fridge, jackson, brigadier
general, adjutant general.
John P. Mayo, Columbus, colonel,
paymaster general.
John B. Mcfarland, colonel, assistant
paymaster general.
E. N. Scudder, Vicksburg, colonel.
chief of ordnance.
George L. Donald, Magee, quarter
master general.
e. II. Woods, Rosedale, colonel, COM
missary general.
Chas. LeBaron, Gulfport, colonel and
surgeon-general.
W. Calvin Wells, Jr., jackson, colonel
and Judge Acknowledgement.
B. 4. Moore, Grenada, colonel, chief Of
engineers.
W. M. Wood, Canton, major, aide-de-
camp.
Charles ]. Won Seuter, major, aide-de-
camp.
Carl Williams, Jackson, major, aide
de-camp.
c. G. Nichols, Greenwood, major and
aide-de-camp.
J. S. searbrough, Collins, major and
aide-de-camp. ..---
S. L. Burwell, Lexington, major and
aide-2e- camp.
L. M. White, Lexington, major and
aide-de- camp.
John n. Stanley, Brooksville, first
lieutenant and assistant surgeon.
D. J. sessums, captain and assistant
paymaster. ...
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Leflore Realty & Tie Go.

The Lehore Realty & Tie Co., with a
capital Of $4,000, recently organized
for business In this city. The officers
elected for this new enterprise are az
follows:
Andrew Dabmer, president.
J.B Phillips, vice. president and gen
eral manager.
r @. Clark, secretary.treasurer.
Directors Andrew Dabmer, j. b.
Phillips, r.. @. Clark, John Dahmer,
James Dahmer.
This company will transact ageneral
real estate and tie business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Matinee Musical Club.

The Matinee Musical Club will meet
with Miss Sallie Steele next Wedues-
day, March 1lth, at 3 O'Clock p. IN.
Mcdowell, Short Biography, Mrs.
Scates.
Mcdowell as Teacher,-Miss
Branch.
Dance Of the Gnomes, -, Miss Steele.
To a Wild Rose,
In Autumn, Mrs. Friermood.
From Uncle Remus,
MacDowell as Composer, Miss Nc
Neill.
Far Away on the Rock Coast OF Ire
land, Mrs. Wright.
A Memory, Miss Creegan. ..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Gard of Thanks.

| take this method Of thanking my
many friends Of the community and
county for their kindness and sympathy
Turing the last illness Of my daughter,
Nary shall not forget you and pray
iod's richest blessings upon you all.
Sincerely,
MRS. KATIE GOFF.
Schlater, Miss, March 4, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Southern Railway Reduces Salaries.

Atlanta, Feb. 27.--A cut of ten per
cent. in the wages Of all employees of
the Southern Railway except that Of
contract labor, such as engineers, fire.
men, etc, to become effective on March
1, was made public to-day. A previous
cut of ten per cent. effected all of the
general officers of the company. The
general retrenchment necessary to
weather the financial stringency was
given as the cause for the cut.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Made Quick Settlement.

Special attention is directed to the
acknowledgment Of Mr.. W. T. Logeins,
published in this Issue of The Common
wealth. Of the quick settlement made TO
him by the Georgia Home Insurance
Co. for the damages sustained on the
dwelling occupied by Mr.. c. W Smith.
Mr. Loggins' risk was written by the
Greenwood Insurance Agency. Of which
Mr.. T. /. Gum IL manager. We con-
gratuiate all concerned upon the
promptness with which this claim WAS
settled T.. the damages being paid IN cash
within 48 hours after the fire occurred.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Special Session of Presbytery.

A special session of Central Missis-
sippi Presbstery was held at the First
Presbyterian Church In this city last
Friday for the purpose Of receiving DR..
VIM. Irvine from the Kentucky Presby-
terry, preparatory to his installation as
pastor of the church here on last Sum
day. After this business had been at
tended to the Presbytery adjourned.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
The Habit and the Money.

Start a bank account. Don't be
Of small amount we're not.
After while you'll have money saved,
and good habit; AND THE HABIT Is
WORTH MORE THAN THE MONEY.
S1.00 will start the account. per cent
interest paid.
BANK or LEFLoRE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Death of Maj. AppIing.

Maj. J. r. Appling, one Of Itta Bena' 's
oldest and most highly respected citi-
zens, died at his home in Itta Bena last
Saturday. About % members Of the
Greenwood Masonic lodge went over
Sunday morning and inferred his re-
mains with the sacred rites OF that
ancient order. The Common wealth
sympatbizes with Maj. Appling's rela-
tives in their sad bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06

Having increased the size of our
dairy herd we are prepared to supply
the trade with sweet milk cream and
sour milk on short notice. Telephone
us your orders and they will be filled
promptly. Sour milk delivered Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Cumberland
Phone So. RIVERSIDE DAIRY.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
The Concord Nurseries.

Mr.. W. Paul Hosier, Of Iadianola, Is in
Greenwood and vicinity for several
days in the interest Of the Concord
Nurseries, Concord, Ga. This is Mr..
Hosier's tenth year in the nursery bus
mess 10 this section and he continues
to sell his first customers to his bnsi-
ness each year. His word is his bond,
and those In need OF nursery stock Of
any kind can depend upon any state
nent he may make relative to same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Reception at Presbyterian Church.

A reception in honor Of DR.. VIM. lr-
vine and family was given in the par
lors Of the First Presbyterian Church
last Tuesday evening. large number
of the members of the congregation
were present to meet Dir. Irvine and his
family and to extend them most cor
dial welcome to our city. A special
musical program was rendered by the
choir, light refreshments were served,
and an enjoyable affair generally is re-
ported.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Policeman Austin Resiqns.

Policeman II. N. Austin rendered his
resignation to the City Council Tues
day evening, and will give his attention
to truck farming in future. The Coun-
Gil decided to only keep two policemen
on duty hereafter, and passed an order
increasing their salaries from $1,000 to
$4,000 per month each.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06

The quick relief from pain afforded by
applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm
makes it favorlte with sufferers from
rheumatism, sciatica, lame back, lum-
bago and deep seated and muscular
pains. For sale by Raines' drug store
and @. d. Cassity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Plans Adopted for Baptist Church.

Plans and specifications have been
adopted for the new $4,000 Baptist
church building, and bids for It's con-
struetion will be invited at an early
date. This will be one Of the hand
soonest and most modern church edifices
in the state when completed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Mans Best Friend

Is his bank account. II you start a
small account to-day and keep adding to
it weekly, or monthly, you will have a
friend on whom you can depend on all
occasions. We pay per cent on saw
ings, and will credit You with one dollar
or more.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
.... Savings Department
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
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 office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
For Rent.

By owner, one S-room residence on
Church street, hot and cold water, sta
tionary washstands, electric call bells
and lights. Apply at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
Ithraru party Tn-1,igl1t.

rThe J. Il. George Chapter will have Library
Party at Mrs. h. M. Aldridges residence on
Friday evening, March 9th, at O'Clock Lots
of fun. Everybody invited. Admission % cts.
The young ladies Of the Chapter have charge
Of the entertainment and have sent invitations
to all the boys and men, but it will be just as
entertaining to the married folks, who arc
herein cordially invited to be present
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06
CARROTS Fine BloodhOunds.

Mr.. G. r. Franklin requests The Com
mon wealth to announce for the benefit OF
the public that he now has charge Of Ex-
Sheriff T. G. CARROTS fine blood hounds,
and ia prepared to respond promptly
to calls for them In this and other
counties. These dogs have trailed and
captured large numher of mnrderers,
thieves and other evil docrs during the
past few years, and anyone who may
have occasion to need them should ad-
dress G. r. franklin, Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06

We want your business. White Star
Grocery Go.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06

Our wagons 60 to III parts o. the
city; qniek delivery. White Star Gro
CRY GO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-03-06

Don't fail to attend the
Bankrupt Sale at Sidon, Miss.
The entire stock goes at and
below cost.
The Common wealth, $3.50
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03
CARE FOR IOWA VISITORS.
All Will Be Able to See Big Chicago
Convention.

Council Bluffs, June Iowa will
have the finest headquarters of any
state at the republican national con-
vention in Chicago" said National
Committeeman Ernest E. Hart, who
has returned after week in Chicago
completing arrangements for the big
political meeting.
"Our apartments will be in the
palm room Of the Auditorium Annex,
with door opening into Taft head
quarters. Next to Taft's rooms are
Fairbanks headquarters. 1t is planned
to arrange to permit every visitor
from Iowa to attend one session Of the
convention. 1t Will be impossible to
get other than delegates into more
than one session, there being an ex-
/; traordinary demand for tickets this
year. ALI applications for tickets
should be made at my rooms in the
| Auditorium Annex"
! Mr.. Hart reports that arrangements
are about ten days ahead of what
/! they usually are at this time relative
! to the date for the convention He re-
turns to Chicago Tuesday to attend a
| meeting Of the subcommittee on ar
| rangements of which he is treasurer,
/, to be held June 4. On the following
! day the whole committee meets to
| hear contests, Of which there are sew
| enty-seven on district delegates and
eleven on state delegations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03

make Williams Tell Tie whole story "a
the aldermen tonight It's lie, OF
course, but it'll hurt his honor . lot
an the worst Of 1t Is Bannett refnsed
to deny It,"
Gle does. eh7" remarked Perry
"Thcn I'll do some talking about IL
I'll haye to fracture promise made
Alwyn, but guess It's worth whtle."
what do you meanT queried Dallas
in wonder
81 mean Bennett lent me the money
to sell enough stock short to make up
for what you and I would lose II the
bill was quashed, and he gave me q
letter to his own broker. We carried II
through, and now you and l stand pat
to win whichever way the cat Jumps
We're on velvet, thanks to Alwyn.
.He did this for us" gasped Dallas
in amaze. "But why didn't you tell
me? why did you let me misjudse|
him?"
.'He made me promise not to let you
know thing about 1t, and
Say. youngster." broke In Phelan,I
tingling with excitement. you come
chasin' along with me into the alder
mems meetin'. I'll have you get up
there an tell what you know. It'll
knock that lie Of Williams and Horri-
gan's so high it'll forget to hit groun'l
again. Come on, son! There's sure
liable to he not :loin's in the meetin' inI
about T.; -, como aiong!'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03
WOMAN SLAIN in CHURCH.
crazed Man Kills Because Suit "a
Daughters Hand Was Refused.

Oakfield, Wis, June Mrs. e. HI
Orvis, social leader Of this village and
wife of Banker e. H Orvis, was sho1
and killed in the First Methodist
church here Sunday morning at the
close of services by Grant Poole, aged
IS years, because Mrs. Orvis would not
permit Poole to marry her daughterI
Miss Grace Orvis.
Poole waited In his pew until the
congregation began to file out after
the benediction by the Rev. DR.. SabinI
Halsey and fell in behind Mrs. Orvis, !
who was greeting the other worship
ers with gracious smiles as she passed
out n the crowded vestibule Of the
church Poole drew a revolver and fred
three shots, one Of them piercing Mrs.
Orvis' heart and causing instant death ]
The ring of the shots mingled with
the final notes of the organ postlude.1
In the pandemonium that followed
the assassin plunged thru the crowd
and escaped into the rocky, heavily
timbered hills that skirt the village.
Worshipers Go in Pursuit.
DR. Halsey and the members OF his
congregation started In pursuit, while
word was sent to the sheriff in Fond
du Lac. Sheriff Dana and District. At
torney Husting fastened from Fond
du Lac, which is the county seat Of
Fond du Lac county, and Immediately
organized a posse Of 300 men. mostly
members of DR.. Halsey's congregation.
Mrs. Orvis was carried into the par
sonage. The women Of the congrega-
ton turned their attention to reviving
her but their efforts were unavailing.
doctor reached her side in short
while after the shooting and with g
few seconds examination announced
that life was extinct.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03
SUNDAY sPLINTERs HIS PULPIT.
Base Ball PIayer-EvangeIist Expounds
GOSPEL as He Would Bat.

Sharon, Pa, June 1.-The Rev. Billy
Sunday, the professional base ball
player, closed series Of revival meet
ings at the Tabernacle here yesterday.
He got so excited preaching to large
audience, and was so intent on leav-
ing an impression on his converts after
he left the city, that he pounded the
hardwood pulpit into splinters with his
fist. He pulled off a lHge silver OF
wood from the desk and beat the air
with 1t to emphasize his remarks.
He would grasp the stick like bat
ter facing the pitcher, measure the dis
lance with his club, and beat the air
as If pounding out a three Dagger.
Many of his listeners were base ball
fans and they watched with intense in
terest to see the reverend Billy land on
an imaginary ball as he sought to
drive home some particular player lag
ging on a base.
1t was the best bit of spiritual bat
ting ever seen in this section.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03
GET ALLEGED couNTERFEITERs
Winnipeg Police Believe They Have
Noted American Criminals.

Winnipeg, Man., June Wolff Co
hen and Solomon Salamowicz. two al
legged green goods men from Philadel-
phia, under arrest here, are in reality
counterfeiters of national reputation,
according to the police, and charge
of counterfeiting will be laid against
them.
For some months notices have been
sent out by the police authorities that
a dangerous gang Of counterfedters was
operat ting in the south and east. Re
Gently it was learned that members of
this gang were headed for Winnipeg.
When the Philadelphia men first ap-
peared in Winnipeg they showed unfin-
isted American bills to N. Segal, their
intended victim. Detectives are search
ing for the house in which the two men
stayed. It is believed apparatus for
manufacturing spurious money will be
discovered there.
Before his arrest Cohen boosted that
if the police attempted to arrest him he
would kill both himself and them, ex-
hibiting small vial which ne said con-
tanned nitroglycerin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03
PASSENGERS LOSE CLOTHING.
Great Western Pullman Car Robbed in
Minnesota.

Chicago, June lit was an indig-
nant army in pink and blue pajamas
that filed out of the berths of Pull
man sleeping car Of a Chicago bound
Great Western train yesterday. Their
clothes had been stolen.
Suit cases, coats, and trousers had
been gathered up during the Silly
night by a miscreant or band Of sneak
thieves who probably entered the car
soon after it left 1nver Grove. MINI.
The army marched straight for the
berth occupied by Conductor Arthur
Calvin. His only recruit was doubt
full ally, for the porters suit case had
been stolen, too.
Conductor Also Sufferer.
The conductor, besieged on every
hand, promised an investigation. He
made a brilliant sortie to the rear OF
the car only to discover that his own
suit case and surplus wardrobe had
disappeared.
BY the time the train reached Chi
cago at $3.50 in the afternoon the en-
tire party had obtained sufficient
number Of outer garments so that
none need fear the police in getting
from the train to cabs.
Investigation revealed the fact that
the rear door OF the Pullman car had
been left unlocked when the train was
blocked by derailed freight few
miles out Of Inver Grove.
The men in the car believing that a
ho1dup had occurred, rushed from their
berths and out Of the car to investi-
gate The women covered up their
heads and waited to learn the worst.
While the men were out OF the car,
it is believed, thieves entered the rear
door and quickly went thru the berths,
taking clothing and valuables Of what
ever kind they could find The wom-
en- declare they heard no one enter
the car during the stop. The train
was held more than an hour until the
track was cleared.
Officials Of the Pullman company
said that restitution would be made
for the clothing that had been taken
from passengers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03
Cured Hemorrhaees of the Lungs.

Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that had many hem
orrhages," writes A. M. AXE. of Wood,
Ind. 81 took treatment with several
physicians without any benefit. 1 then
started to take Foley's Honey and Tar,
and my lungs are now as sound as
bullet. / recommend 1t in advanced
stages of lung trouble" F'oley's Honey
and Tar stops the cough and heals the
lungs, and prevents serious results
from a cold Refuse substitutes.-Mc-
Bride & VIII Drug Co
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03

Then gagged the battle its repose.
of aDtlls, both men And the n
standing mottonless. waged the bat
tie of wills, both men standing mo-
tionless, tense, vibrant with dynamic
force.
Slowly, little by little, Horrigan's
eyes dropped. He moved awkwardly
to one side from his position in front
Of the door and Bennett, without SO
much as a backward look, passed out.
The boss, like man in daZe, sank
heavily into chair and gazed straight
ahead of him, his usually red face
gray and pasty.
,, But he was not to enjoy even the
scant boon Of solitude. From the ante
room Gibbs strolled In.
They're going over some unimpor-
tant preliminary business" remarked
the broker, $50 came out for breath
of fresh air. How are things going?"
"Were beat" grunted Horrigan, not
looking up.
"Beat?" screamed Gibbs, ashen and
inert at the news. you don't mean
It! You can't mean 1T! Great heaven!'
The sight Of the others cowardly
emotion seemed to rouse Horrigan
from his apathy.
"If can stand it, you can" he snarl-
ed. "You only lose your percentage
on the deal, while r.
ga percentage?" echoed Gibbs, too
panic stricken to heed his own indis-
cretion. Every cent / had in the
world. r.
He checked himself an instant too
late.
"So?" drawled Horrigan, his keen
little eyes soaring the other with
boundless contempt. so it was you
who were secretly buying up the stock
and failing in on to our game, hey|
'I'm ruined. Broke! And"-
"And you've got 1t coming to you,
you whining traitor! The man who
goes back on his partners deserves all
the kicking he gets
III didn't mean any harm" mum
bled the crushed Gibbs. 1T couldn't
hurt you people to have me buy Bor-
| ough stock for myself, and I'd have
cleared up a million and more. oh,
don't glover like that, Horrigan, but
| try to think out some way Of
"Of what, you -cur?
isn't there any way even now to
make Bennett let up on his f3ghts'
If there was you couidn' The OF use
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-06-03

republican congressional committee.
which has headquarters in the Metro
politan Bank Building in Washing
ton.
In Judging the merits Of contribu-
tions consideration will be given not
only to style, arguments and facts pre-
scented, but to the convincing power
Competitors are asked to remember
that members Of congress are to be
elected as we'll as president and vice
president.
No manuscripts will be returned. The
award will be made and check sent to
successful contestant about Aug. 10.
Manuscripts must be mailed not later
than July Is.