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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
CARNIVAL OF DANCES"
REPEATED With SUCCESS
Large Audience Delighted BIZ spIen-
afa Performances OF Children.

Large Audience Delegated By sPlen-
dfa Performances of ChfIdren.
In the presence Of an audience that
filied The Grand Theatre to overfowing
last night THE Carnival OF Dances"
was given again for the benefit OF the
Montgomery School Improvement AS
ISOLATION. It was the same perform
ance as that of last Saturday after
noon, and there were many present who
had attended the theatre on that oc-
casion who wanted another look at
the splendid spectacle In which over
500 children OF Montgomery took part.
II is impossible to give each, indi-
viduaI dancer the praise merited, for
every part was well taken. and each
one should have especial praise, but
attention is due to specialties.
The carnival opened with a song,
Honey Boy" by Miss Josephine Hall,
who Is but a school girl. but her voice
has remarkable qualities and gives
much promise In maturer years. The
chorus was composed Of twenty-four
boys and girls.
The Roman Drill was led admirably
by Alex Garland and participated In by
thirty boys and girls.
The costumes were handsome, the
drill was without false movement.
The song, Rock, Rock. Rock" sung
by James NJ. Davis and chorus, was
particularly catchy. The little ones
were seated rocking to the time OF the
music. The Dutch Dance. IN which
the costumes were in regulation Dutch
style, was splendid, In spite OF the
fact that the children danced in the
awkward and unaccustomed foot-cover-
ing of the Dutch.
In the Harvest Dance. the little tots
seemed to enjoy the dance as much as
the audience did, and appeared to have
put their hearts into It.
A speciality. school Days." sung by
Marshall Elise Fitzpatrick, and Edwin
Nachman, was heartily applauded.
While they were singing. other little
folks formed q sAmi-circle. keeping
time to the song. dancing a slow waltz.
AS the song continued, Oliver Janney
and Marie Byrnes broke ranks and
danced out to the centre of the stage,
waltzing slowly back to their places,
Joined the circle again. Rose Martin
and Eloise LeGrand. the babies of the
class. left their places In the circle and
waltzeds out to the centre of the stage.
"Stingy" was sung by oliver Janney
to little Marjorie Allen. His sweet
little childish voice was very distinct in
it's intonations. He made a decided
hit.
The Dance. Caprice. by Maxine Mayer
and Roman Gr;el, was executed well.
Maxine Mayer Is but years old, an
unusually bright child, and with such
an able partner as Roman Griel, the
dance was a success.
Marguerite Klein was finS In Toxic;
she sings well, and her voice was es.
pecially good in this song: Marie
Jones, as leader of the Toxic dance,
led her followers through the mazes
OF the dance with wonderful accuracy
and dizziness. The costumes were sky
blue pajamas, with chrysanthemums
headdress.
A dance Dear Old Ireland" was har-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Birmingham. Jan. 20.--(special)--
Under authority granted by q resolu-
tion adopted by the City Council at it's
last meeting, the Fire COMMITTEES Of
the Council. assisted by Chief A. ".
Bennett OF the IRE department, con-
ciuded a deal Monday for ave new fire
horses.
Two of the horses are gray in color
and the remaining three are claybanks.
The five cost si,05o. Two of them will
be used to pull the chemical engine.
two Will draw steamer No. 4 and the
other one will form part OF the team
that IL attached to steamer No. s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Churcn n1Fc Ns
an important meeting Of the congre-
cation Of the simpson Methodist Epis.
copal Church Tuesday night. plans VIII
be accepted and the contract most
likely asked for looking to the erec-
tfon Of q church building on seventh
Avenue and Twepty-ffth Street, North
the building to cost not less tnan ssV'-
900.
The CONGREGATION a few years age
sold It's little church building on the
southside and purchased lot on Sew
enth Avenue. A temporary structure
was put up and services have been con-
tinued. With q small nucleus the
church has built UP COED sized FUND
and proposes now TO erect q handsome
edificeN large enough for many years
service. The Bishop OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. this Jurisdiction, II
located in Chattanooga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

hers Of the Board have already been
made up as regards many OF the sites,
these will not be announced until
FORMAL meeting has been held TO dis
cuss the matter oficialiy. In counties
where there Is q keen contest. such as
exists In some OF the counties visited
~ th~ BOARD during the past week,
tbers will be a special hearing OF the
offers made by the differenet locaii-
tfea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Captain and Mrs. doom OF the saliva
tion Army, accompanied by Miss Raj
Rey, also of tho Army, will leave TO-
night for selma, from where they VIII
take the boat for Mobile. They expect
60 be gone about ten days, during
which time the work here will be N
charge of Captain McAIphin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
COUNTRY CLUB MUST
STOP SUNDAY GOLF

Birmingham. Jan. 2O.-(speciaD--Not
even link pin will be allowed played
at the golf links of the Country Club
on Sunday.
sheriff Higdon has written a letter
To president Crawford of the Country
club tefling him that II is against the
law to play golf on Sunday and further
asserting that complaint had been
made.
President Crawford replied to the
sheriff that he was thankful for the in
formation and that not only was the
letter posted in the club but that the
members would be advised personally.
A deputy sheriff went to the Country
Club Sunday and Is said to have filed
oficial complaint against two members
who were matching as to who should
pay for a club sandwich. r,
Link pin has been forbidden at the
clubs on Sundays hereafter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Board Of Reveaus Is Now Going on
Ilats

Yestsrday WAS the day when the Board
Of Revenue vas to name the overseers that
would have charge OF the roads for the year
1905. The matter was taken up and the
Iist Of the men who are now filling those
places carefully gone over.
owing 10 the fact that It Ia necessary to
invaatigate conditions before appointing
each overse6r the list could not Be coma
pietsd. II viii probably take about ten
days 70 see each OF the men and 10 arrange
fer them to SilI the several placer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21
sUPRnaIIc CoURT.

Hears FouPtb DiviasOn Cases from
Southern Counties Thas Week.
The Supreme Court is in session to-
day for the Fourth Division, composed
OF cases from the counties OF Barbour.
Bullock, coffee. SrenHhaw. Covington,
Dale, Geneva. Henry and Pike.
The consideration Of this division Of
the Court may continue during one
week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

set Of the state to leave the prisony which
has been abandoned. He placed them IN
the jail last night and will remove khsnl
to some other prison where they might Be
needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Man Hunters spend Might In Prison
Here.
H. Bird. the former warden OF the state
prison al Durham. arrived N the city last
nIght with eight hounds that have baen
uted At the prison for tracking prinoners
who escape. The animals are the last as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

The FUNERAL OF ASTON J. PlcketI,
who died at his residence on Law
renee Street Sunday morning after a
short illness, took place yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock from st. Johns
Episcopal church. Rev. Stewart Nc
Queen officiating.
Many friends followed the remains
to the grave and the floral tributes
sent were beautiful. completely hiding
the new grave. The following gem
tlemen asted as pail bearers: Mack
oliver, C. p. Anderson. Robert Davis.
George Halls, William Elsberry. Nc
queen Smith. John Carew and George
Powell.
The interment was in lakewood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Birmingham Ledger.
Some Of the dIspensaries are likely
10 run the year out and some are like
" TO be closed. We don't know Just
vet which Is which, but the thirsty
bodies will know.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

The weddiMg of Charles Youngkins
of Pennsylvania and Miss corinne Bow
man of Montgomery was solemnized
at the parsonage of Court Street Meth
odlst Church yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. DR.. McGehee officiated. Only
few friends of the contracting parties
were present. Mr. Youngkins is an
engineer and will locate in Montgom-
ehy. The couple Will be at home to
their friends at the Merchants Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-21

Those who attended the first OF MIR.
McConkey's Tuesday evening lectures
at the Young Women's Christian Asso-
cietion, last week. wiz not need to be
reminded of the second one. tonight.
All women of the city are invited to
attend these Quiet Hour Bible Studies.
The hour is half past seven.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
THE GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY WORK.
Good Progress Being Made In The
Delta Section.

The Jackson News says that accord,
ing to DIR. A. F, Crider, state geologst,
good headway is being made with the
survey work In those sections of the
delta where drainage districts have
been created, and the state and federal
bureau geoiogists will soon have their
reports In readiness, after which the
actual engineering work can be com
mcnced.
Through the the efforts OF Gov. Noel
during his visit to Washington Missis.
sippi received more liberal allowance
for geological work than any state in
the union, nearly 100000 being set
aside for operations in this state, aud
when plans that have been formed are
carried out nearly million acres Of the
most fertile lands In the delta will be
reclaimed and placed In cultivation.
The geologlsts are huslly at work,
despite the fact that the summer
months are not very pleasant for opera
tiOns Of this character in the delta. In
the meantime the drainage commissions
arc going ahead with plans to finance
their enterprises, and It Is expected
that the actual work Of reclaiming
swamp and overlooked lands will be
under way during the early part Of the
coming year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
Mr.. T. N kearney For Supervisor Of
Beat No. z.
Attorney General.

The announcement Of Mr.. e. N. Rear-
ney as a candidate for Supervisor Of
Beat 2, as the successor Of Mr.. Ell Eth
ridge, resigned, appears in this issue OF
The Commonwealth. MIR. Kearney Is
one Of the most substantial citizens Of
his district, and II elected to the re-
sponsible position Of Supervisor he will
make his people capable and faithful
representative on the Board. He sub
mits his claims to the special election
to be held next Saturday, and asks
favorable consideration Of same at the
hands Of the voters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
RELIGIOUS NOTES.
REPORTED WEEKLY.
Notes for this column must be sent in
not later than Wednesday noonD
Sunday School Lesson, for July 26th,
1909

~-~~0~~-~-~~~-~-~-0--~o~~-o,
Sunday School Lesson, for July 26th,
1908
Subject. "Saul rejected by the Lord. -
| st Sam. 15:1-35.
Golden Text. Joshua 2I:24.
Teachers Text. Verse 10.
Scholars Text. Verse %.
Practical question, DO obey God i'm
plcitly?
PRACTICAL POINTS.
"Better the open foe than the secret
ASSASSIN. Verse I3.
"What You are speak so loud, cannot
hear what you say" Verse Ia.
"Compromise with sin is always dan
gerous.' Verse Is.
"All mistakes are not sins, bat every
sin is a great mistake" Verse 26.
"Sin brings separation" Verse y.
THE SCHOOLS.
The Presbyterian meets at $40 a. m.
Supt. Fountain always at his post
hegs you to stand by Lin in the work,
during these hot days.
The Methodist meets at 9:45 a. m.
Supt. Jones is very busy man, yet he
is always on hand in the work. Can't
you gladden. his heart by being present
next Sunday?
The Baptist meets at 0i5 a. m.
Supt. Bell not only looks after the
school in the city, but also looks after
the one in East Greenwood, Won't you
help him in the work?
The Episcopal meets at 9;45 a. m.
Supt. Eggleston is especially anxious to
have a full attendance on next Sunday.
The Christian meets at 9:45 a. m.
This is not a large school and yet if the
membership would rally to the support
of the earnest sUpt, Mrs Hicks it could
be made one of the best in the city.
THE CHURCHES.
Rev. S. L. TulI will fiji the pulpit of
his church the Baptist--on next Sun
day at ! / a. m. and p. N.
THE PRESBYTERIAN.
The pulpit Of the Presbyterian church
will be filled on next Sunday by the
pastor, DR.. Irvine. Services at II a. m.
and s p. m.
Rev. Mr.. Duncan, Of Durant, will
preach at the Methodist church on next
Sunday at II a. m. and p. m.
Regular services in the Episcopal
church on next Sabbath conducted by
the Rector, Rev. Geo. b. Myers, at II
a. m. and p. m.
TEACHERS MEETING.
At the Methodist school at 9:lj a. m.
Sunday morning, led by Mrs. r. P. Will
Hanson.
At the Presbyterian and Baptist
schools on Wednesday evening after
PRAYER meeting.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
GREENWOOD

and the oppor unity 10 reconcile all of
those reports and rumors and inferences
and misapprehensions which resulted in
the unfortunate conditions which
caused this investigation. For the
number of faithful men who serve the
College as members Of its Faculty and
teaching force for so many years whose
relations with the President were
strained the trustees preferred to take
no radical action, believing that their
confidence in the President had been
and would he speedily restored, and
that all would work in absolute har-
mony and sympathy in the future for
the good of the school. The trustees
further believe that il there were
among these gentlemen any whose loss
of confidence in the President had
reached the point where they could not
support his policy and work in sympa-
thy with his administration, realizing
the Sense Of the situation would prompt
them to speedy resign. 1t is gratify-
ing to report already expressions Of
fealty from the best and strongest men
in the College, whose support and Co
operation will he extended to Presi-
dent Hardy to the fullest and freest
measure.
with this statement Of the facts as
they existed at the beginning Of the in
vestigation, and with the results which
have already attended the outcome of
our labors the trustees believe that the
troubles have been finally and amica-
bly, settled, and that the great College
will no longer be subjected to criticism
by the people Of the State. but will re-
sumo without interruption its great !
work in behalf Of the boys and young
men of Mississippi.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
ILLEGAL AWARDS
FOR PRINTING.
County Contracts Must Be Confined
TO State.

| 10 spite Of the statute on the subject
expressly forbidding the award Of
printing contracts by boards of super.
visors to parties outside the state,
there have becn quite a number OF such
awards made in this state during the
past few days, says the jackson News
Of the 18th inst
According to an opinion rendered by
Attorney General Fletcher to the board
Of supervisors Of Warren county. these
awards are Illegal, and should he can
ce'ed The attorney generals ruling Is
ms follows:
Jackson Miss, July Is, 1908.
To Warren County:
have your inquiry IA follows:
~ am requested by the board OF su-
pervlsors Of Warren county to write
and ask you II thoy can legally award
contracts for stationery, books, tax re-
ccipts, warrant books, etc, TO non:resl-
dents Of the state Of Mississippi under
chapter 1913, page 1885 of the code of
1906"
1t Is clear that section 47G7, 3 and 0
have special reference to the letting Of
contracts by the county. The other
portions Of chapter 1873 Of the code
refer wholly or partially to contracts
for the purchase Of stationery for tho
use Of state officers. BY section 476S,
all bids for supplying the county with
the needed record books, warrant books
and other stationery must be confined
to newspaper Offices, job printing es-
Establishments and binderies located In
the state Of Mississippi and owned and
controlled by citizens thereof. II Is
clear that the board Of supervisors has
no right to receive or consider bid
from any printer, manufacturer or
dealer located without the state. The
prohibition OF the statute Ia clear and
emphatic. The concluding sentence OF
section 4770 has manifest reference to
contracts made by the state board OF
public contracts for state printing, and
does not qualify section i76S. there
fore advise that the board has no
authority to award the contract for the
purchase Of stationery, record books,
etc, TO non-residents Of tho state OF
Mississippi. Respectfully,
R.y. FLETCHER,
Attorney General.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
A GOOD REASON.
Greenwood People Can Tell You Why
1t Is SO.

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause of
disease, and that is why the cures are
always lasting. This remedy strength
ems and tones up the kidneys, helping
them to drive out of the body the liquid
poisons that cause backache, headache
and distressing kidney and urinary
complaints Greenwood people testify to
permanent cures.
G. W. Cbehoweth, living one mile
west of Greenwood, Miss, says: "The
great relief obtained from pains in
my back and kidney difficulties, from
the use Of Doans Kidney Pills, proved
that this remedy possesses wonderful
curative powers. The results were so
satisfactory that can advise all who
need kidney remedy to procure Doan s
Kidney Pills at Chandler's drug store
and give them trial"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-a
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
YOUR BEST FRIEND
In Time of Need Is a Fat Bank
Account,

II will stand by you when all Others
fail. The way to acquire this fat ac-
count is to begin depositing and keep
at it. Lay aside portion of your in
come regularly and let II work for You.
We pay per cent. on deposits, in
terest compounded semi-annuaIly.
BANK OF LEFLORE.
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
Mr.. W. A. Barry Wlthdraws From
The Race.

Mr.. ". A. Barry has withdrawn from
the race for Supervisor Of Beat 2, and
requests The Commonwealth to make
announcement to this effect. By mutual
agreement, the friends OF Messrs. Barry
and Sykes held primary election at
Schlater last Saturday to decide which
Of the two should run at the special
election next Saturday-the primary
resulting in majority Of three votes
for Mr.. Sykes out Of total Of over 90
votes cast. Thus the contest was set
tied as to that end Of the district.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
Mrs. MCCarty'S New Residence.

Mrs. L. W. McCarty has awarded the
contract to MIR. O. W. Chenoweth for
the erection Of $4,000 two-story resi-
ience on her lots just east Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p. Mann's residence on West
Washington street. This new residence
when completed will be one Of the
handsomest and most conveniently
arranged homes in the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
FATS AND AND LEANS
WILL PLAY BALL
On Thursday, July Goth, for Benefit OF
of Kings Daughters.

The fats and leans will cross bats at
Stems Park on Thursday, July 30th, for
the benefit of the Kings Daughters
Circle of Greenwood. and very
amusing game is promised all who may
attend.
Mr.. Scott Crull organized the fat
mems team and Mr.. r. L. Foy picked
the lean lineup.
The game will begin at o'clock
Thursday afternoon and the usual ad-
mission fee of 35 cents will be charged.
Everybody should 60 to the Park on
this occasion and not only assist the
Kings Daughters, but witness the
spirited contest between Cruil's Babies
and Foy's Heavyweights, as follows:
CRuLL's BABIES.
Pitcher, g. L. Ray.
Catcher, Douglas Rhea.
First base, W. M. Wilmington.
Second base, N. S. Wright.
Third base, W. L. Anthony.
Short stop, B. P. Chatham.
Right 1eld, G. W. Telfair.
Center field, L. J. Moses.
Left field, Gus Bass.
Subs-Scott Crull, Ii. Dixon, Lee Ar
terbury, D. P. Montgomery, L. N. Chan
dler.
FoY's HEAvYWEIGHTS.
Pitcher, P. W. Parsons.
Catcher, Il. Il. Bullock.
First base, John Casey.
Second base, G. A. Blake.
Third base, Y. T. Eggleston.
Short stop, B. H. Brown.
Right field, J. K. Vance.
Center field, Edgar Schweig.
Left field, Sol Stern.
Subs-J W. Morris, r. L. Foy, G. W.
Vance.
Secretary f. W. Sterling of the Green
wood Business League will umpire the
game and DIR. T. X. Henderson will keep
the score.
Remember the date, Thursday, July
3Oth, and be on hand promptly at
o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
Idle Money.

The administration and the guardian,
the trustee and the treasurer, find this
bank an acceptable place TO deposit
their funds. When left in this bank
such funds are made to earn interest
during the waiting period.
BANK or LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
Wanted.

A position as bookEeeper, or book
keeper and general store manager, A
good plantation business preferred. l
am man Of family, strictly sober and
do not gamble. Can furnish the very
best of references as to character, quail
itieations, etc. Address "S.," Common
wealth, { reenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
New River Front Residence.

Contractor s. L. Maginnis is erecting
handsome new residence for Mr.. and
Mrs. T. II. Baird on their River Front
lot just west Of the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Loggins. 1t is to be
modern in every respect and will add
to the already pretty appearance Of
River Front.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
knights OF Pythias, Boston, Mass.

For the above occasion the Mobile q
Ohio r. r. will offer reduced round
trip rates; tickets to be sold July 30th
to August 4, inc, limited for return on
or before August 18th. A delightful
trip, with the option Of going and re-
turning partly by water. For full par
ticulars apply to your Ticket Agent, or
write to Jno. M. Beall, General Passen-
ger Agent, Mobile & Ohio r. r. st.
Louis,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-07-24
ROUND THE TOWN
Gathered In tho Round Up.

Mr.. W. T. Rich was over from Itta
Bena Tuesday.
Mr.. Thos. Lucas was down from Glen
Burr yesterday.
Mrs. L. n. Chandler Is visiting her
parents at Swift.
Mr.. W. G. Poindexter was up from
Morgan last Sunday.
Mr.. G. C. Nye, Of Berclair, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. r. j. Cooper, Of Coldwater, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. A. Henderson was over from Run
nemede Wednesday.
Mr.. Coot Money, Of the second district,
was in the city Monday.
Mr.. II. W. Baird, Of Fort Loring, was
in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. W. A. Swift came up from Swift
and spent Sunday here.
Hon. E. L. Mounger made business
visit to Jackson this week.
Mr.. Tabb, OF Houston, visited rela.
tives here the past week,
Mr.. Rudolph Bernander, Of Money,
was in the city yesterday.
DR.. S. l.. Brister has gone to Ashe-
vile on visit to his family.
Mrs. J. B. Ellis, Of Berclair, was a vis-
itor 10 Greenwood last week.
Mrs. Sumter Gillespie is visiting rela
tiyes at Kilmicbael this week.
Rev. Geo. B. Myers spent two or three
days at CastaIian Springs this week.
Mr.. Gus Henry, OF Gresnville, visited
relatives ard friends here this week.
Mr.. Chas. Gee, Of Carrollton, visited
relatives and friends here this week.
Mr.. II. b. Dixon spent the irst Of the
week at Busick's Wells, near Brandon.
Mrs. r. |. Gum left Tuesday for
Magnolia, Miss, to visit Mrs. J. p. Tull.
Judge B. polewoda was down from
Minter City on business the first OF the
week.
Mr.. T. G. CARROT returned from
visit to the Mississippi seacoast last
week.
Mrs. W. II. Buchanan, OF Vicksburg,
is visiting DR.. and Mrs. Campbell this
week.
Messrs. G. ]. Liddell and Coot Money
were down from Money the first Of the
week.
Mr.. ]. 0bergfell was over from his
Lake Henry plantation on business last
Monday.
Mrs. Rowan Thayer, who has been
quite i'll for past ten days, Is slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. W. W. Ellis and little son, Of
Berciair, were in the city few hours
Wednesday.