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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03
THE CHARTER OF
incorporates Of The Cooper
alive Gin Company, Of
SChlater, Miss.

1. The corporate title Of said COM
pany IL Cooperative Gin Company.
:. The names of the incorporators
are:
] D. billiard, p~ostoffce schlater. Miss.
F. NJ. McEachern. postofice Schlater,
Miss.
W. NJ. Wall. p~ostnfice Schlater. Miss.
Joe Gates. postofice SchlateP. Miss.
Jn0. B. Smith, postofice Schlater,
r. B. schlater, p~ostof6ce scLlater,
Miss.
e H. Schlater, postofice Scblater,
Miss.
8. The domici!e ia at Schlater, Le-
fore County. Mississippi.
4. Amount of capital stock, six
thousand dollars.
5. The par value of shares is one
hundred dollars.
6. The period of existence (uot to
exceed fifty years. is fiftv years.
Z. The purpose for which it is Great
ed il:
(a). To own, operate and maintain
a public gin; to buy. sell. import and
export cotton seed. to buy or otherwise
acquire. operate and install all neces-
sary machinery for ginning, cleaning
and baliDg cotton; to engage in the
business Of buying, importing and ex-
porting cotton seed; to purchase or
lease or otherwise acquire lands, real
estate and personal property for the
purpose Of carving on it's business and
to buy, lease or otherwise acquire any
real Or personal property necessary or
incident to the purpose for which it is
created, and to ship, receive and insure
cotton or cotton seed. stored with or
handled by it.
(b) To make loans or advances of
money 0n cotton seed or other security;
to do and perform any other acts, pow
ers or functions reasonably proper nee
essary or convenient to the ends for
which it is created.
(c) The said corporation shall have
right to begin business when $6OO0.OO {.
the capital stock. is subscribed and
paid for either in money or property.
(d) The first meeting Of persons in
interest of said corporation may be
called by any one of said incorporators
allowed named upon three days written
notice to each of the other incorpor-
| atOrs.
8. The rights and powers that may
be exercised by this corporation are
those conferred by the provisions of
Chapter "a, Mississippi Code, 1906.
]. D. billiard.
Jno. B. Smith.
w. M. Wall.
r. B. Schlater.
Joe { ates.
F. M. McEachern.
E. H. Schlater.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of Mississippi
County of Lefore
This day personally appeared before
the undersigned authority J. D. Dill
lard. ] B. Smith. VIM. Wall. r. B. Schlat-
err, J. F. Gates, F. NJ. McEachern, and r.
H. Schlater. incorporators of the cor
poration known AS the Cooperative
Gin Co., who acknowledged that they
signed and executed the above and
foregoing articles of Incorporation as
their act and deed, on this Oath day of
August, 1909.
M. Gidwitz, N. P.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-09-03

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Obituaries, Tributes of Respect and
charged for AT the rate of B cents q line
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Insane Asylum Board.

Denver.-Former Governor Alva Ad-
ans Of Pueblo. and DR.. w. W. Grant
Of Denver. have been appointed men,
bers Of the state lunacy commission by
Governor Shafroth. Governor Adams
will succeed Charles F. Andrews of
I.ongmont. and DR.. Grant will fill the
vacancy made by the expiration of the
term Of NJ. A. Vigil of Las Animas.
1T is my hope that the Pueblo in
sane asylum can be enlarged by the
addition of new building" said Gov
ernor Shafroth. in speaking of his ap-
pointments. land for this reason. de-
sired to have Governor Adams on the
board that manages the institution.
Being a resident Of Pueblo he will be
on the ground at all times. and can
give his personal attention to the much
needed Improvements"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Senate Overrides Veto.

Monday. when Governor Shafroth
sent back TO the Senate the bill pro-
vidng f:r $4,000 appropriation for
buildings and mainter ance of the Col
orado workshop for the blind. he We
toed the $4,000 appropriation for
buildings and approved the $4,000 ap-
preparation for maintenance But a
majority OF the senators regard the
buildings as necessary and the bill w.s
passed over the governors veto.
Senators Twining. Adams. Cove. Ir-
by, Ehrhart and other Democratic lead
ers spoke in favor of the appropria-
ton. The resulting vote stood 2S to 3
on the 100000 appropriation for a
workshop and 80 to l on the SIS 900
appropriation for cottages. an over
whelming defeat OF the governors
veto.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
curicuRA CURED HIM.
Eczema Came on Legs and Ankies-
Could Not Wear Shoes Because
OF Bad Sealing and itching.

II have been successfully cured Of
dry eczema. was inspecting the re-
moval Of noxious weeds from the edge
Of river and was constantly in the
dust from the weeds. At night l
cleansed my limbs but felt a prickly
sensation. l paid no attention to it
for two years but l noticed scum
on my legs like fish scales. ! did not
attend to it until it came to be too
itchy and sore and began getting two
running sores. My ankles were all
sore and scabby and could not wear
shoes. l had to use carpet and felt
slippers for weeks. I got a cake OF
the Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura
Ointment. In less than ten days l
could put on my boots and in less than
three weeks l was free from the con.
founded itching. Capt. George P. Bliss.
Chief Of Police, Morris, Manitoba. Mar.
20, 1907, and Sept "a, 1908"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Senate Favors Warrant Oil.

Senator Gove's bond bill to fund out
standing warrants with interest got
through the House on second reading
at Saturdays morning session. after
prolonged discussion, taking so much
time that no other business was trans
acted Mr.. Helbig proposed amend
ments regarding the taking up OF these
warrants. He said that many Of them
had been bought at heavy discounts,
some of the buyers paving only SO per
cent Of the face value. Hence the peo-
Pile who had first helped them had lost
a great part Of the money. He was
willing that the state should pay to the
buyers OF the warrants Just what they
had expended. and il there WAS some
way to make up to the original holders
what they had lost in the forced sale,
he would be willing they should be re-
imbursed up to the full amount Of
their claim. His amendments were re-
jected.'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
WHAT COLORADO LAWMAKERS
ARE DOING At DENVER
House Proceeding. March 18th.

FNS0oS VS~GS0sH0o 'Ss'.
Passed third reading:
H. B. III. Foley. relating to county
courts.
H. B. 3s, Howell prohibiting false or
exaggerated statements concerning af-
fairs OF any joint stock company. This
is the bill against fake mining enter
prises. recommended by the mining
congress.
II. b. 3s. Drake and Jones. creating
drainage districts In the same manner
as irrigating districts are now created.
II. B. 309, Lubers. for a constitutional
amendment to reorganize the state
land board and elect an Independent
board OF three to do nothing else. in
stead of state executive officers form
q hoard, as now
Passed second reading in committee
OF the whole:
II. b. 461. Garman. amending the law
concerning inheritance tax Drawn by
the attorney general OF the state
H. B. 539. Hicks. authorizing the at
torney general to investigate the acts
of the federal government in relation
to public lands and waters. the anti
Pinchot bill
II. b. 14S. Lubers. to establish a
state board Of immigration. The board
is reduced to three members, ap-
pointed by the governor
H. e. III, Hits, maintenance of cap
itol.
H. B. 115, Hits. completion of cap
iol
r. B. II. giving money and trans
portation to ticket t-of leave men.
II. B. 276, Hicks. compelling support
of wives and children
II. B. 344. for probation officers.
This hill does not affect small counties.
H. B. 345. Bellesfield. for expenses
of condemning land for insane asylum.
s. B. 80. by Croke. to place Adams
county in First judicial district.
II. r. 22s. Lubers, appropriation for
entertainment OF Trans Mississippi
congress.
II. b. 1913. Old. transfer OF surplus
funds
H. B. sol. Dunn. for teachers re-
tirement fund
II. B. ~. Doyle, right of way. across
property of state Institutions.
Also bills for the funding of floating
Indebtedness OF cities and towns; TAX
ing from the Humane society its au-
thority over range cattle and trans
ferring it to the State Board Of Stock
Inspection for constitutional amend
ment 10 raise possible state taxation
10 six mills on the dollar: to provide
for the purchase OF diphtheria anti
toxin by the state
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

which I usually loved, but whose Ar
rival l dreaded to-day.
At last she stirred. moved restlessly
once or twice. then raised her head
and looked around the room.
Where is he2" she said Where
is he?"
He has no, come home yet, Mrs.
Graham" l replied. No doubt be will
be here soon.
She fell back npon her pillows. and
instinctiveiy | sprang to her side. but
she waved me away and turned her
face 10 the wall.
1T was not a dream" she moaned; !;
1T is true. quite true"
heard the little servant close the
window and light her lamp, and en-
Wed her the warmth and brightness OF
her kitchen. for the room was chilly
and fast growing dark.
Finally Mrs. Graham raised herself
by a great effort and beckoned to me.
"On the table in my room, she said.
speaking with difficulty. you will find
some medicine. Drop it in water-the
bottle tells how-and bring 1t to me.
But be quick"
ran to the little room above and
brought the medicine, dropping II with
shaking hand. and holding II to her
lips that she might swallow it. In a
few minutes her breathing grew less
labored and she even smiled family.
Don't be frightened" she whis-
pered Il am better now. 1t Is all
oyerI know these attacks"
Little by little her face grew more
natural. until At last she ceased 10
breathe with the short. painful gasp,
and even sat upright among the pill
lows; but it was evident she was still
suffering from some shock OF distress
Of mind, for she drew me down beside
her holding my hand with a vise-like
grip, as though she feared I might
snatch it away from her.
Stay with me-" she begged. Don't
leave me II cannot stay alone to
night
So / agreed to stay and dispatched
the maid to the cottage with note
for Gabrielle, saying simply that Mrs
Graham was alone and not we'll, and
wanted me to spend the night with
Shall ever forget that night? Her
frat spasmodic attempts at ordinary
conversation. her long silences. always
followed by wandering to the window
and gazing out over the ocean with
the hopeless yet expectant air of one
who knows II is useless to watch, yet
nevertheless continues to do SO; and
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
House Proceedings March 18th.

The following bills were passed:
II. B. 324, Lafferty-Eight-h law
for women.
II. B. 2O7. Senator Burris-E Establish
ing public examiner and uniform pub
lie accounting.
II. b. 76, Walbridge-For mainte-
nance of free travelling libraries.
II. B. 307, Dunn-Providing for de-
struction of wolves. mountain lions,
wild cats. lynx and coyotes.
II. B. ABS, Old-Relating to payment
of county judges.
H. B. 12s. Dunn-Providing for ten
hours day and six-day week for drug
clerks.
II. B. 3O4, Durfee-Providing for
publication of financial statements of
school districts.
II. p. 306. Durfee-Relating to sal
aries of county superintendent Of
schools.
II. B. 325. Durfee-Classifying Ere
mont county and fixing salaries of Of
ficials
II. B. 1863. Whiting ng-Classifying Delta
county and fixing salaries of officials
II. B. 391, misunderstanding Nor
gan county and fixing fees Of officials.
II. B. 1894. Long-Classifying Arapa-
hoe county and fixing salaries of Off
Gals
II. B. 372. Durfee-Providing for the
consolidat ion OF school districts.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Why EIIl Was Vetoed.

In his message vetoing the building
clause in Senator Burgers bill. max
ing an appropriation Of $4,000 for
maintenance and $4,000 for new build
ings for the industrial workshop for
the blind, Governor Shafroth cites the
fact that the average number of in
mates for the past year has been only
fourteen and that the expenditure of
$4,000 within the past eighteen
months in providing instruction and a
place to work for fourteen people.
makes a per capita expenditure dur
ing that time of $715. not including
board or lodging or clothing. He con-
siders the workshop an experiment. on
which it would be unwise to rush into
heavy expenditure.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Land and Water Investigation.

The bill by Representative Hicks aN-
thorizing the attorney general to in
vestigate the acts of the government
regarding the public land and waters
OF Colorado passed second reading in
the House. The main point is to see
to 1t that the state is getting its
rights from the government. The at
torney general is authorized to secure
special counsel and $4,000 is appro-
priated for expenses. Judge Hicks ex-
planned that the federal government
was exercising undue dominion over
public lands and water. and it was to
protect the interests of the people that
the bill was introduced
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Civil Service Commission.

The new State Civil Service Com
mission appointed by Governor Shat
roth held its first meeting on the 18th
inst. There were present Henry Van
kleeck, Charles r. Brock and Mrs.
Sarah Platt-Decker. They were ap-
pointed by the governor on February
9th, confirmed by the Senate on Feb
ruary goth and qualified on March
18th by filing their official oaths with
the secretary Of state. The commits
sion organized itself by re-electing
Henry Van Kleeck as president and
Herbert w. Cornell as secretary and
chief examiner
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
eenxo.te Of Soda All Right.

Wilbur F. Cannon. state pure food
commissioner, has received from the
National Department of Agriculture
the report Of the referee board OF
consulting scientific experts upon the
use OF benzoate of soda in foods. The
material part Of the report follows:
..The board reports. as result of three
extensive and exhaustive investiga-
tions, that bensoate Of soda mixed
with food IL not deleterious or pois-
onous and IL not injurious to health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
lCops r.sht. iss7 ey J 8 Lippsueoit COZ
SYNOPSIS.

Three girls Elizabeth. Gabrielle ana
Elise-started for Canada to spend the
summer there. on board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger who finding a bag belonging
TO one of them. took enjoyment In seru-
tinizins photo Of the trio, Eiiss shared
her stateroom with Mrs. Graham. also
bound for Canada. The young women on
a sightseeing tour met Mrs. Graham.
anxiou.!y swaiting her husband. who had
duced 10 Lord Wilfrid and Lady Edith.
A cottage by the ocean was rented. Two
esa raey Taey Esmn, TO be Johq
hair from Mr.. Grahans pocket fell into
the hands Of Elise Mrs Graham hair
some gems, Lady Edith left them in
safe at the cottage. Mr. Gordon Bennett
was properly introduced. explained his &C
tions on board ship and returned the lost
bag. Exploring the cellar, one OF the
girls found sphinx cum button. the exact
counterpart OF which both Gordon Ben
ssss. also. Elise, alone, explored the cell
lar. oSerhearin4 conversation there be
tween Mary Anne and man. He proved
to be her son. charged with murder.
Lady Edith told "A story Of Il lost love in
connection with the sphinx key. At
supper. which was held on the rocks.
Elizabeth rather mysteriously lost
her ring. causing search by the entire
party. Gabrielle witnessed stormy
scene between Lady Edith and Lord vii
frid. red roses being the cause of the lat
fer's anger Mary Anne brought back
Ehzabeth's ring, Elise went sailing with
Ter her To- 10 return The Jewels left in the girls
care by Lady Edith. He told her he
found the sphinx scarf pin. the counter
part OF which Lady Edith owned. The
saw two men-one of them Gordon Ben
nett-attempting TO force an entrance In
self that she had nearly loved him and
believed herself used tool by q thief.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
WHEN NE CHANGED HIs MIND.
Announcement About New Cook
Seemed to Make q Difference.


Two prosperous business men met
on . Broadway local. says the New
York Times.
"Howdy do. old man, haven't soon
you in an age. How's Mrs. Dayton?"
Fine and dandy, Brown; and how
are you and the madam"
Mrs. Brown and your humble ser
want are both well. but by Jove. our
health would improve II We saw the
Joseph P. Daytons ringing our door
bell"
Yes. yes, I admit we've been re-
miss. Mrs. D. and l both speak OF
you SO often and reproach ourselves
for our neglect. It's been fully q year
since we dined with you"
You're shy few months, but we'll
let that pass. Suppose you come over
to dinner one night next week"
Really. cant just say. think I
heard Mrs. Dayton say something
about next week being all taken up,
and"
We'll, old man. here 10 my station;
better come; we've got q new cook;
she's a dandy. Good night"
why. yes. Brown. we'll make the
date over the phone" shouted Day
ton, after the hurrying figure.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Railway Bill Weakened.

On second reading in the House the
railway commission bill was amended
in the section relating to unjust
charges. The section gives the COM
mission the right to investigate and
empowers it to hear complaints and to
determine what would be just rates
and charges, tzt that is all. The part
stricken out was what would be Just
and reasonable rate or rates, charge or
charges 70 be thereafter observed in
such case AZ the maximum charge"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

action irregular. and my back so weak
and painful could hardly stand it.
There was also an irregularity Of tho
kidney secretions and cold always
made the whole trouble worse. could
tell many other symptoms, too. but
shall only add that Doan's Kidney
Pills made me free of all Of them"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n Y.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20

the final moment when. casting all re-
serve aside. she nung herself upon her
knees beside the couch and prayed
that death might come soon and spare
her further suffering.
"Oh, Harry" she mourned. how
could you? And loved you so."
1t was Infinitely pitiful. and after q
while, when she grew calmer. she told
me her story. speaking tenderly of the
nrst few years of her married life and
of her husbands great love for her
and for the child, and the happiness
he brought her.
Then" she continued, there came
weeks did not hear from him.
thought he was dead, and nearly died
also. they tell me. At last he came
back to me-so loving. SO patient with
my invalid ways. and SO self-reproach-
full at his own thoughtlessness. He had
been yachting, he said; an invitation
came at the last moment, and the let
ter he sent telling me OF his plans
must have miscarried. Could I ever
forgive him?
We'll, was only too glad to get
him back. and l believed him abso-
lutely. For while, almost a year, we
were very happy again. and l was be-
ginning to forget, when he disappeared
again. This time he stayed only two
weeks. but when he returned he made
no apologies. The water called him,
he said, and he must go. He never
told me where he went, nor what he
did. but he gave up his other business.
and yet we seemed to have more
monev than ever. He went away
often and stayed for long periods after
that, and for mouths would not know
where he was. When he came back
to me he was always kind. always
thoughtful for my comfort, always
ready to talk c" any subject except
the one nearest my heart. But he
grew to hate the boy"
His own child?" l Interrupted
How unnatural"
He said I loved the child better
than l loved my husband" she said,
but God knows whether that is true
or not. At last became i'll again,
during one Of his absences, and when
he returned 1t was q question whether
or not l would live. He was dreadful
ly shocked and grieved. and ON his
knees beside my bed he begged me
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
could't Keep Track Of Them.

Martin Littleton is one Of q famil,
o: 10 children. SO they say, born to q
heritage of poverty and pluck When
he was o small lad down In Texas he
fell into the creek one day and MI
chael. the next youngster brother, ran
whimpering to Littleton, the elder:
Dad! Dad! Martin is drowning!"
Martin: Martini" repeated the II.
ther Of IS. Then he turned dubiously
to his wife.
Nora" he inquired anxiously. have
we Martha ?"-Denvey Nswa
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
Land Board Appointments,

At the meeting of the State Land
Board Tuesday five appraisers were
appointed as follows: Cole Briscoe,
Douglas county; Sam Cary. Denver.
a nephew Of Senator Cary; A. Mar
shall. Otero county; d. r. Donovan,
Denver, brother-in-law of Mrs. Cook
and Mr.. Harris OF Mesa county. Mr..
Fincher OF Summit county was ap-
pointed time warden and Mrs. Cath
arine- Bell, editor of the Canon City
Cannon was made chief clerk. Miss
Cessna, already connected with the
land office, was appointed stenog.
rapher.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-03-20
CHAPTER XIV.

III you please, miss, could you come
to Mrs. Graham"
This unwelcome summons forced
itself upon me as l lay luxuriously
reading upon the couch in. the living
room the day following our dinner
party.
Did she send for me?"
NO. miss"
Mrs. Graham's servant, half-grown
girl with face OF surprising stupid
ty. stood stolidly before me. the ends
of a small shawl held under her chin.
and a frightened expression In her
small eyes.
Then, why did you Gomez"
To my surprise. the girl put her
face in her hands and began to cry
with q shifting persistency very an
noying to hear.
I'm scared Of her" she sobbed:
she's that queer, miss. She's went all
blue and stih-like, and Mr.. Graham
amt there, nor nobody but me. And.
seeing as how you come to the house
sometimes. miss. I thought as maybe
you might help me. fur I'm scared to
stay alone. so I am"
rose reluctantly, for I knew but
little OF illness. and was also scared"
OF the prospect: but 60 l must. in
common decency, and alone at that.
for Mary Anne and Elizabeth we're out,
and Gabrielle was shut up in her room
with q bad cold the result OF too much
wandering about With thin slippers
the night before.
xyinI
l shivered as we hastened down the
path and up the narrow steps.
Mrs. Graham lay rigid upon the
couch. her eyes shut and her lips blue
and pinched. l put my hand over her
heart. and its faint flutter was a great
relief. as I had thought her dead.
1T is only a faint" exclaimed, and
directed the bewildered girl to as
sist me in my efforts to revive her. At
leo we were rewarded by long
drawn sigh. and the lids slowly lifted
from the dark eyes.
The servant had found some brandy,
and held little to her lips, motion
ing her not to speak, but she pushed
the glass aside and sat upright.
1T is bad dream" she said-"only
a dream. Say it-only a dream!"
Only a dream" l repeated, sooth.
ingly-"a bad dream"
She swallowed little OF the brandy
and lay back exhausted on the couch,
while l followed the servant into the
kitchen.
Where is Mr.. Graham?" de-
manded, sharply.
2 don't know, miss"
when will he be homer"
Il don't know. miss
HAS Mrs. Graham been i'll long?"
Il don't know, miss
Is there anything you do know"
l inquired. my patience worn thread
bare.
mo, miss: l don't know nothing"
This statement was SO evidently true
that l left her aimlessly poking the
fire and returned to my patient
She lay quite still. with closed eyes.
80 l merely drew chair near the
couch and sat down to wait further
developments. l waited q long time
The minutes slipped past, and the
room grew fim. for twilight was sp-
proaching-the long summer twilight