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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
DIVIDENDS RECEIVED BY
DEFUNCT UNION DEP0SIT0RS

OAKLAND, Dec 1S.--Announcement
was made today by II. n. Morris, re-
ceiver for the defunct Union National
bank, that he had received from the
comptroller of the currency at Wash
ington checks for depositors of % per
cent dividends. He also states that a
second dividend of 80 per cent will
probably be in effect by next January,
and that the depositors will have been
paid in full with interest by the time
the bank has been in the receivers s
hands one year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
PUBLIC IGNORED, SAYS
REPORT OF COMMISSION

COLUMBUS. Ohio, Dec. 18.-The an
nual report of the Ohio railroad COM
mission, issued today, says there is too
much high finance" in present day
railroad management, and charges the
officials with using their talents in the
'Iegerdemain of manipul1 1son" so
that they make a fortune in day, in
utter disregard of the rights OF the
Dublic.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

cifc Railway company and are carried
in the treasury of that company
'It is understood the proceeds of the
sale, together with the $40, ,S42, 600 de-
rived from the sale of the st. Louis
and San Francisco railroad stock form
erly held by the Rock Island company,
will be deposited with a local trust
company preliminary to the retire
ment of the S1S,5O0 900 Rock Island 5
per cent collateral trust bonds"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
PRINCE MAKES DEBUT
IN COMIC OPERA AT NICE

PARIS, Dec. 1s.-Prince Robert de
Broglie, whose marriage to Estelle
Alexander. the American singer, in
charge was annulled by the French
courts in 1907, has made his debut as
an actor under the pseudonym of
Starlio in a comic opera at Nice. lie
has been taking singing lessons from
a French professor, whose daughter,
according to report, he shortly will
marry.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
BATTLESHIP GEORGIA IN
COLLISION SECOND TIME

NORFOLK, Va, Dec, 1S-The bat
tleship Georgia, recently in collision
with the battleship Nebraska, during
fleet maneuVers, was struck by the
propeller of the collier Vestal while
coaling in Hampton Roads today,
causing, according to Geographic re-
port from Old Point Comfort, a con-
siderable leak in the battleship.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Grand Duke Expires

CANNES, France, Dec. 1S.-Grand
Duke Michael Nlcholaivietch, grand
uncle of Emperor Nicholas, died here
today. Grand Duke Michael Nichol-
aivietch was the oldest representative
of the imperial house, having been
born in 1892. the fourth son of En-
peror Nicholas l. He repeatedly dis
tinguished himself in his long military
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
CHARGED with Bank swindIe

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 18.-John L.
Collins was arrested here yesterday
after attempting to cash a check at
a local bank. He is charged with
swindling banks in Salt Lake City,
Denver, Portland, Ore, San Francisco,
Kansas City and Reno. The amounts
are small
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Auto Accident Results Fatally

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, Dec. 1S.-Mss
Grace Todd of Arcola, ILL.,, secretary
of the Woman's Field Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal
church, died today as a result of in
iuries suffered in an automobile acci-
dent. Miss Todd spent many years
in China.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Girl Attemnts Suicide

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 1S-A mys-
terious young woman who attempted
suicide last night at Virginia Beach, is
believed today to be dying. Though
first signing her name as Ruth Morton,
Chicago, the girl, fully conscious, re-
fuses to reveal her identity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
LOW TEMPERATURE is
RECORDED IN SOUTHWEST

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 18.-Tempera-
lures ranging from below zero to 10
above prevailed over the southwest to-
day, accompanied by a strong north
west wind. The thermometer at Kan
sas CitX stood at above zero.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
RaiIroad Official Shoots Himself

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec 1S.-J. w.
Bridge, superintendent of the Pitts
burg, Monongahela & Washington
railroad, shot himself today and is
dying in hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Half a Foot in Texas

DENISON. Texas, Dec. 1S.-Six inches
of snow has fallen here and through
out Central Texas since last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Snow at Chattanooua

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 1S.-
The first snow of the winter is falling
here today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
Corn EXPOSITION OPENS

OMAHA, Dec. 1S.-The third annual
National Corn exposition closed here
today
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

career, which began at IA years. At
20 he had attained the rank of general.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19

Ninety million Americans are now
filled with the Christmas spirit looking
forward to the celebration of the birth
day of the Saviour A series of twelve
articles by Frederic ]. HaSkin, describing
the Holy Land as it is today will be
notable holiday offering to the readers
of this newspaper.
Bethlehem, where Jesus was born;
Nazareth, where he spent his boyhood
learning the carpenters trade; Jerusalem,
where his ministry centered and where
he was crucified-all will be described
as they now exist
One who reads these articles will have better knowledge
of the Holy Land and deeper appreciation of the signG
of Christmas the great holiday of all Chrstendom.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
FLOOD COTTON IN
THREE STATES.
Synopsis Of Crop Reports to CONNER.
clal Appeal.

The condition of the cotton crop at
the close of the week was worse in Mis-
sissippi, Alabama and about two-thirds
Of Georgia than at the close of the pre-
ceding week. Continuous rains stopped
cultivation and the grass made such
headway that greater percentage of
the fields must be abandoned. Some
crops have received no cultivation at
al. The best Of weather In the future
cannot repair the loss already sustain
ed. The plant in these states, even
where partially cultivated, is small and
growing slowly. 1t is far behind last
season.
Elsewhere tho crop has improved.
The Improvement in North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee and Arkan-
sas was not great, being rather less
than normal, because rains delayed
work and prevented the farmers put
ting fields in ; good state q cultivation.
u i stiil possible. kowever, il thesl
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
A New Firm Next Month.

Mr.. Tony Saunders, our popular tailor
on Howard street, informs The Com
monwealth reporter that he has sold a
half interest IN his large tailoring es-
tablishment to Mr.. T. Schuler, and that
the new firm will begin business at the
present store on July LIST.
Mr.. Saunders is too we'll kno nn foI
any comment, but it may be said that
the customers that he made when he
first came here are still his, and that
his business is increasing rapidly.
Mr.. T. Schuler came to our city sew.
eral years ago, being connected with
the Wardrobe. For the past year or s<
he has been with the popular house o.
A. Bernstein. He has had much ex
perience in the tailoring line.
We wish for the new firm all pos
sible success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
MCLdurin CONGRATULATED.

Washington, June Ex-senator Nc
Laurin, of Mississippi, is being warmly
congratulated tonight upon his success
today in having passed his amendment
putting cotton bagging on the free list.
The amendment will save the cotton
producing states approximately $780,
600 year. For several months Sen
ator McLaurin has been active in work
ing up sentiment for his amendment
appealing persistently to Senator Aid
rich and other influential members Of
the finance committee. He succeeded
also in quieting the opposition that had
developed on the Republican side oi
the chamber early in the action. The
amendment was adopted today by a
viva voce vote.
There is probability of the conference
restoring the duty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
Summer School for Sunday School
Workers.

The program for the Gulf States Sum-
mer School of Methods for Sunday
School workers to be held July 10Th
22nd, 1909 at Seashore Camp Grounds,
Biloxi, Miss, offers all who are inter-
ested in the development of the Sunday
School work in the far south a rare op-
portunity. Every phase of Sunday
School work will be covered by facul-
ty of experts in their respective de-
partments.
Seashore Camp Grounds is an ideal
place for rest and recreation. Boating
fishing and bathing is good.
Every Sunday School in the State
should have a representative at this
school.
Expenses including everything dur.
ing term of school, 5000 to $1,000.
Reduced rates on all railroads.
For programs and further information
write Thos. V. Ellzey, Secretary-Man'
ager, 908 Canal-La. Bank Bldg, New
Orleans, La.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
Our Team Goes A.Flshind.

After returning from Schlater, Um.
pire Will Vardaman, Manager c. E.
Saunders, Isom Jones, Bennie Mitchell,
Con Welsh, Ewing Johnson. Gus. Nc
Donald, Mickey McClelland and others
OF the team enjoyed an outing on Quiv-
er Saturday. They were carried from
itta Bena to Culver river on q motor
car. and spent the day most pleasantly
angling for the finny tribe. They re-
turned to the city Saturday night to
rest up for the Weter Valley trip.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02

usual hour. Services at II .. m. and
p. m. Church on corner of Howard and
Church SITS.
At the Christian Church: Rev. NJ. G.
Hart, pastor. Sunday School at 10 a. m.
and services every Sunday at II a. N.
and 8p. N. Church on West Market
st.
The Kings Daughters Circle meets
the first Friday afternoon of each
month at the Methodist Church.
The Pythians meet every Thursday
evening at Sis, at Castle Hall, over the
First National Bank, on Howard st.
Vests Theatorium gives pictures, il
lustrated songs and cooling breezes ev-
cry night from 1880 to II o'clock. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
the Board of Supervisors meet in the
Supervisors room at the court house in
this city, the first Monday in every
month.
All banks close at 1 o'clock on Sat-
urdays.
The Board of Aldermen meet on the
first Tuesday of every month at the
City Hall.
The Rook Club meets with Mrs. Frier-
mood on Saturday afternoon, the 26th.
The Masons meet at the Masonic Hall.
over First National Bank every Monday
evening of each week.
The Odd Fellows meet every Tuesday
evening over the First National Bank,
ou Howard St.
The Elks hold their meetings at the
Elks Home, on Washington Ave., at $3.50
on Tuesday evenings of each week.
The rooms and gymnasium of the
Greenwood Athletic Club are over
Brown & Words, on corner of Howard
and Washington streets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
Rev. Crouch Selected.

At a recent session of the Baptist
church, Rev. Austin Crouch, of Biz
mingham, Ala, who preached at that
church in this city last week, was ex-
tended an invitation to the pastorate Of
that church with salary Of $2,100.
Those who were SO fortunate as to
hear Rev. Crouch last week found him
to be an interesting lecturer and an ex-
cellent gentleman, and it is hoped by
all that Rev. Crouch will accept the
pastorate of this popular church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
A SplendId Stalk Of Cotton.

Mr.. W. G. Traylor, on Mr.. J. d. Wat
sons Mccoy Lake place sent The Com
monwealth mammoth stalk Of cotton
on June 21st. This stalk was three feet
high and had three blooms and twelve
squares. Mr.. Traylor reports that this
crop Il in excellent condition and that
the outlook is good in his section. This
stalk was not picked, but is an average
stalk in his fields.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02

have been a matter of suspense and in
terest. But as it was no one was wor-
rying as to the final outcome. Every
play was taken as joke and the spec
tators who were lined around the dia-
mond in the few shady spots laughed
for nine innings, wishing that it was
winter time, at the same time vowing
revenge upon the author Of "In the
Good Old Summer Time" Everybody
knew it was Greenwood's game, but ev-
cry once and awhile Schlater would pile
up score. Supervisor Avent umpired
the game and gave general satisfaction.
Stanley Sanders and few Of our wind
iammer fans joined in with the Schlater-
ties in feeding the crowd with innocent
amusing puns. The scorer had a nice
time tanning, keeping hits and marking
tallies. But still it was thoroughly en-
joyed by the crowd present.
After the game most of the crowd
dispersed, returning to their respective
homes on special trains, automobiles
and other ways, some walking. But
they felt their indebtedness for the
kind hospitality extended them by the
good people Of Schlater. And by seven
or eight o'clock the little city was
quiet and all the crowd had gone save
those who had remained for the dance
that was given them that night.
One Of the vacant store-houses was
converted into hall for dancing and
those who were induced to remain to
indulge in this favorite pastime did not
regret their staying over. The dancing
young men of Schlater had engaged
Reid's excellent orchestra from Canton
to furnish music for the occasion, and
with their six pieces they proved An in
teresting as we'll as pleasant feature OF
the evening. The dancing floor was
crowded with happy couples, Needless
of the bumps they received, whirling
over the floor, to the strains Of the
light and airy music. The big ball was
in full swing at midnight, and not un-
til the wee small hours of the morning
did the last couple leave the floor. Sew
eral OF our dancing young men accepted
an invitation to remain and did not re-
turn to Greenwood until the morning
train. Among those who acted as the
floor committee and who looked to the
enjoyment of the many visitors were
Col. NJ. Johnston, Edgar Jameson, Per-
kins, Wilson and others. About twen-
ty-five pretty young ladies', an inter-
esting set of chaperones and good
dancing set of young men graced the
occasion.
For Schlater, the day had been q day
OF days, red letter day in the history
of all who had participated. AS for
the Greenwood people who visited the
little city that day, they speak highly
of schlater, their good people, their
bright future, and of the good time
they have, and they extend to all the
good people Of Schlater standing in
vitation to call and see every one Of us
when they como to Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
Knights Of Pythias Elect Officers.

At their regular meeting at Castle
Hall Thursday evening last, this pop
uiar lodge elected the following as their
officers for this term: Mr.. John Pettey,
Chancellor; W. NJ. Hammer, Vice Chan
cellor; H. L. DeLoach. Prelate; f. r.
Williams, NJ. W.; Warner Wells, K. r..
S.; s. 2. Prophet, Master Arms; B. b.
Brown. Inner Guard: ". B. Williford,
outer guard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
Your Financial Future

Is likely to be exactly what you
make it. What you do now in the way
of saving may determine what the fu-
ture will bring you.
A saving account is a great helper;
let US open one for you. Four per cent
interest paid on deposits.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02

Purina Hen, Chick and Pigeon Feed
will do your fowls more good than any
thing. Blackstone Smith Co. will fill
your orders promptly. Phone 532.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
ANSWERS EVERY CALL.
Greenwood People Have Found That This
Is True.

Is 1Iu6.
A cold, strain, a sudden wrench.
A little cause may hurt the kidneys.
Spells of backache often follow.
Or some irregularity Of the urine.
A certain remedy for such attacks,
A medicine that answers every call,
Is Doans Kidney Pills, a true spe-
cifc.
Thousands Of people rely upon it.
Here is one case:
O. L. Kimbrough, Main St., Grenada,
Miss, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills
brought me entire relief from paiu in
my hack which had troubled me OF and
on for some time. In the morning when
I first arose, it often seemed 40 though
my back were going to break aud in I'D.
dition to this, was an annoyance caused
by Inactive Kidneys. Learning Of Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured = box and used
them as directed. Since then / have
had no trouble from my hack or Kidneys
have , very favorable opinion oi
Doan's Kidney Pills."
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milhnrn Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
states.
Reuaenber The ane-Doanss ans
| Itnhe - othef.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02

In all these states 1t IL highly de
sirable tint The rains cease and clear
warm weather succeed.
In >OklaAoma, Texas and Louisiana
cotton made normal progress, and il
now in the best conditioa Of tho Session.
MISSISSIPPI.
Many rains fell during tho week and
little cultivation was done. The plant
is small and badly in grass. The aban-
donment Of acreage because Of the inn
possibility of cultivation will be con-
siderable. The best weather hencefor th
viii not repair the loss.
TENNEssEE.
The cotton crop in Tennessee is
grassy and not we'll cultivated. Some
improvement resulted during the week,
as rains were not SO heavy as elsewhere
east Of the river. Crops adjoining the
Mississippi river are reported fine.
OKLAHOMA.
The crop in Oklahoma il very fine.
Rainfall, temperature aud all conditions
were highly favorable during the week.
The best yield per acre in Eve years il
predicted.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The weather of the week was more
favorable than of the preceding week
because less rain fell. Some cultivation
was possible, but the crop is still
grassy and it is said there are areas
which can never be cultivated.
MISSOURI.
The cotton crop in this state is doing
fairly we'll. 1t is in normal state of
cultivation and prospects are regarded
az about an average.
GEORGIA.
The crop in southern and southeast
ern Georgia is doing rather we'll. 1t is
not grassy. In central and northern
Georgia rains during tho week were
continuous, aud some Of the crop has
never been chopped out Its condition
therefore is poor.
ARKANSAS.
Cultivation is behind q normal, and
some of the crops are very grassy.
Rainfall during the week not general,
and in the drier districts considerable
progress was made in cultivation. Some
reports are good. The boil weevil is
becoming increasingly numerous in the
southwest.
ALABAMA.
Little progress was made in cultiva-
tion, as rainfall was general and in
many sections daily. The crop Is very
grassy and some lands in the bottoms
will be abandoned. The plant is very
small and the outlook is regarded ev-
erywhere as gloomy. Good weather
cannot repair the loss that has been
suffered.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
There is much grass in the fields in
this state. In some sections, however,
the rainfall was light and the farmers
are hopeful Of an average crop. In
western counties it appears that more
rain has fallen. On the whole, advices
are of a more cheerful tone.
LOUISIANA.
With few local exceptions the rain
fall OF the week was beneficial. The
crop improved greatly in condition and
growth. 1t is regarded now as prom
ising in the south and west. Boil wee
wills, however, are numerous.
TEXAS.
Rains were local and, except on the
coast, where they were excessive, ben
efitted cotton. A few sections had NJ
rain, but have not suffered. Temper
atures were high and checked the Dol
weevil, which are growing more mum
erous. Cultivation m ade progress ant
the plant is growing we'll. Counties
south of Houston and east Of San An
tonic send in the only important com
plants.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-07-02
Lot For Site Was Purchased This
Week and Plans Made.
CAPITAL IS $6O.OOO.OO.
This New Firm viii Be Ready For
Business By Next September.


compress is surety. 1t has been ru-
mored for the last month that capital
lists in this city had started the move
inent, but nothing definite was learned
until this week, when several of the
proposed incorporators gave The Com
monwealth the information and con-
firmed the rumor as to the new COM
press.
Messrs. JOS. Newburger, B. B. Pro-
vine, Chas. G. Nichols, and other prom
inent planters and capitalists of this
city, and adjacent towns in this terri
tory, have Incorporated their new COM
press, and will set same in operation
for this seasons cotton. The above
gentlemen have had considerable ex-
perience in the cotton business, and no
more capable set of compress men
could be gotten together, and we pre-
dict for them successful career in this
venture. Mr.. Newburger will very
likely be president; Mr.. Provine, vice.
president, and Mr.. Nichols, secretary
and manager.
A desirable location has been pur-
closed in our next issue, and the plans
for this spacious compress and ware
house will soon be let, in order to be
ready for the coming season.
For many years Greenwood has been
leading all other cities in the state in
the annual receipts of cotton, and is
fast becoming one of the most impor-
tant cities in the cotton world. Al
ready she has two excellent congresses
which are enjoying a most successful
career, and which have 1andled chous-
ands of bales of the feecy staple every
season. There is ample room here for
another compress. With two railroads
with their several branch lines termi-
mating in this city, and excellent trans
portation lines up and down the Tai
lahatchie, Yalobusha and Yazoo rivers,
the facilities are ample enough to ham
die two hundred thousand bales of cot
ton annually. And with the addition of
another compress to the other two
staunch firms, we see no reason why
there should not be an increase in
Greenwood receipts this season, pro-
vided the crop is a good one.
Mr.. Provine, the genial manager OF
the Newburger Cotton Co., of this city
in an interview with The Common.
wealth reporter Tuesday, said: "Yes
the new compress is surety, and we
| will this week secure a convenient To-
cation for our new plant in order that
the building of same can be begun at
| once. No official meeting of the incor-
porators has been held as yet, but same
will be held within the next few days
at which time application will be made
| for charter. We think that Greenwood
is in sore need of another compress, and
from the encouraging reports sent u.
and from the rush we have had of sub
scribers for stock in same, we have jus'
reasons to believe that we will receive
due share of the cotton business from
this territory"
| We wish the new concern the sue
cess that their splendid efforts deserve
and predict for them bright career.