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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
WON BY VISITORS.
Washington Loses Chess Match to
PHILADELPHIA Players.

Philadelphia defeated Washington at
chess Saturday evening by score of 10
to g. in one OF the biggest chess matches
that has ever been held in this city.
simultaneously with the chess games
whist match was played. and in this
Washington won by II tricks.
The chess match was between sixteen
of the strongest local players and sixteen
of the best that Philadelphia could send
here. Washington met with two defeats
earl yin the play. Shortly afterward,
however the chances of the local players
began to rise, as SOurnin scored against
Voigt and Fox won Sicilian defense
against w. p. Shipley. On the remaining
boards. however, Washington lost the
ma ority of the games. In the whist
match there were eight pairs playing.
The full chess score Is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
ENGAGEMENr ANHoVyoED.
Miss Day Of ViIyinia 70 We'd Heary
Gould 1alston.

News has been received In the city q
the announcement OF the engagement of
Miss Grace Radcliffe Day. daughter OF
Col and Mrs. c. Tenton Day OF Smith
field county. Virginia, and the sister Of
Mrs. Thomas o. Martin OF vlRSiaAa, 70
formerly OF Charlottesville. Va
I. Miss Day has Q great many friends md
admirers In Washington. where che has
frequently visited a. the guest Of her
sister.
Her wedding win b IN event u intssuG1
in local social circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Capt. Fred Burlingame. is on the railway
at Regan's to be prepared for laying up,
and as soon as the Della is off the rail-
way the launch Rosalie, belonging to
Capt. Jack Hedley, will be taken from the
water for the winter. The launch Re-
becca W., belonging to Don Williamson.
Is out of the water at Benefits boat
yard for the winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
ENGINE FOR YAWL BOAT.
Mayor Reyburn's Yacht is Being
Overhauled.

equipment of the steam yacht Gretchen,
belonging to Mayor Reyburn of Philadel-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tabssts
Druggists refund money II IL fails to cure
q. W. GROVES signature u % each box. &c.
ocl8-m,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Washington had the white pieces on the
odd-numbered boards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
War and Navy.

Office of chief of ordnance: Chief Of
Division. 5000. a
office Of public buildings and grounds:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06
Miscellaneous.

Treasury Department-New work. n.y.
gienic laboratory. Marine Hospital serv-
Ice, $4,000.
Independent ofices-Smiths6nian Insti-
tuition: Elevator, $4,000.
Geological Park: Aviary. $4,000: road
ways and walks. $14 600: readjustment Of
boundaries, $4,000.
Removal Of embankment adjoining the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-06

Two night watchmen for Potomac Park
at $40 each: two policemen at Potomac
Park at 500.
State. War and Navy building: For
proper illumination system, $4,000; one
elevator, $500.
Navy Observation-Disclosures office:
Three nautical experts at 81 200 each; two
at 800: three engravers at $1,000 each:
three plate printers at $1,000 each: one
photographer at $1,000: three helpers at
$72O each.
Interior Department.
Office of the secretary: One additional
assistant attorney at $500; increase to
returns Office clerk. $4OO; nine skilled Ia
borers at $40 each.
Contingent expenses; Increase asked.
10000.
Rent OF buildings: Additional for civil
service commission, $500.
Indian office: Three chiefs of division
at s2,4OO each. in lieu of two chiefs at
$3.50 and one at $1,000, and financial
clerk at $3.50; law Clerk increase of $500
asked; three clerks at 5000 each in lieu
OF three clerks Of class four; law books
for Indian Office library. $500.
Patent office: Increase of one principal
examiner. S. 100; increase of five first as
sistant examiners at ST. 400; increase of
nVe second assistant examiners at 81, 1OO;
increase of ten third assistant examiners
at. 1880 each: private secretary of the
commissioner at $1,sO0; three laborers at
$3.50 each.
Bureau of education: Specialist in
higher education, $4,000; additional clerk
at 81 900; additional assistant messenger
at $72O.
=: Commerce and Labor.
ONCE of the Secretary: Increase of
$500 asked for confidential clerk; $3.50
for assistant secretary; stenographer to
assistant secretary. $500.
Bureau of labor: Medical examination
of United States employees. $1,000.
Lighthouse board: One messenger at
$40, in lieu of one assistant messenger
omitted: craftsman at $1,40O; chief con-
structor at So, 800: chief craftsman at
81, 100: hull craftsman at $500, and
marine engine craftsman at $1,8eO.
Bureau of immigration and naturaliza-
ton: Messenger boy at $3.50.
Bureau of standards: Increase of $500
asked for secretary: one clerk of class
four. $3.50: one skilled wood worker at
$1,000: one pipe-fitter and plumber at
81 600; skilled laborer at $500: for in
vestigation Of damage to gas and water
pipes by electric currents, $4,000; one
freight truck. $500.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24
TRUTH ABOUT CATARRH.
Sensible Methods WIN Cure Il. S. |
RaineS Guarantees hyomei to
Cure Catdrrh.

Gaia rrh can lever be cured by taking
medicines into the stomach nor by
sprays, atomizers or douches.
Intelligent physicians have long age
discarded such ideas and not one oi
them would be worth consideration
were it not for the fact that unscrup-
ulousp persons prey upon the Ignorance
Of the people in regard to new discov-
cries.
Catarrh is caused by germs and just
as long as these germs thrive in the
folds, c~revices, hooks and corners Of the
mucous membrane that line the nose,
throat and chest, just SO long will you
have catarrh.
There is only n way to cure ca
tarrh, and that is to kill the germs.
There is only one remedy that will
kill the germs when it gets where the
germs are, and that Ii Hyomei.
Hyomei is made chiefly from Austral
ian eucalyptus and eucalyptol com-
bined with other germ killing anti
septics. just breathe it in through the
hard rubber inhaler that comes with
each outfit and relief is Immediate.
Used regularly for a few weeks Hyomei
pronounced High-o-mey will cure
chronic catarrh. Complete outfit $1.OO
at 8. L. Raines and leading druggists
every where.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The Christmas editions of the Va
Zoo Sentinel, Yazoo Herald, and the
Greenwood Commonwealth are splen
did e1einplfcations of modern journ-
alistic enterprise. The men at the
head of the three papers named are
a credit to the commonwealth. and If
some OF the other editers in this state
who have equal opportunities would
show the same kind of energy it
would aid materially in the elevation
ef our journalistic standard.-Jack-
son Deily News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24
THE HOLIDAYS IN GREENWOOD.

Greenwood promises to be more
than full of Christmas joy, during
all the bright days of the glad
Christmas week. The fact that the
day of days comes on Saturday, it
has given US a week for preparation
and enables US to work to it as a sort
of climax of delight, Of which the
following day of rest will be an af-
termath of sweetness and content.
The Homecoming college boys and
girls have had their days of joys,
each running over far into the fol-
lowing night. Every happy home
to which these young hearts have
returned have been, within them
selves, a Christmas center, where
light and life and love together join
joyous hands.
We hope that each one, both
youth and maidens, home to spend
the blessed time, may find in every
flying minute of every hour the ra-
dance of which their young hearts
dream so happily. This is our
Christmas wish for them. And for
those to whom they are so dear, our
better wish is this, that, within the
homes where they have been, and
the hearts which have sheltered and
protected them since life came-a
precious gift-unto each there may
linger a very precious incense to
make fragrant the long days of sep
aration, the memory of these days
together, unmarried by any cruel
word or thoughtless deed from
these, their best beloved. Our hap
py homes have added a glow of JOY,
Frightened cheer Ger all, and ey-
cry heart within the dear home cir
Gle will be q happier heart, because
Of the gladness which the chill
dren' coming brought.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

All kinds of spheroidical figures
were cut In front of u Office dur
ing the snowy days of the weeks. 1t
was unintentional on the part of our
force, but some one %lnsinuated that
1t was in front Of a slick office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

AS the weeks pass by and matters
OF Importance await his considera-
ton, Gov. Noel is becoming more
and more popular with the mass Of
popular sentiment.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

We are IN receipt of the handsome
holiday editions of the Greenwood
Commonwealth which was issued last
week. They we're we'll filled with
good advertising and reading, a
number of pages. It reflected credit
upon its publishers and town.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

A steamer of whiskey sank in the
Ohio River sometime ago. 'Tis a
pity that the funeral gang was not
present to take a bath.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24
Notice.

have ono black COW with tho right
a cropped Oh, white under belly, and
fore feet white; ono little bl ack year
ling, brown back, ono white spot ON
left side, quirl in center Of head, fore
feet white. Call r. L. MILLER At the
Clay Hall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

That bill collector will be chasing
Us January lst, 50 help US pay Bill
the bill we owe Bill, by settling
your account with US.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The Greenwood Commonwealth
quite outdid itself on its HOLIDAY
number, isssed last week. It is the
handsomest and most ambitious SIM
liar edition that has come to the Sen
tlnels exchange table this season.
YaZoo Sentinel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Yes, this is The Commonwealth
birthday. Birthday gifts, in the
way of paid-subscriptions will be
gladly received and more than duly
appreciated.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24
OUR BIRTHDAY.

wealth is celebrating its fourteenth
year OF existe.ce in Greenwood.
Last week The Commonwealth
greeted its readers with as compre-
hensive an edition as was ever Is
sued from a Greenwood Office, and
that it affirmed its primacy, CORES
pond,ng to the primacy of the city
that it represented. In projecting
that special edition it was appro-
priately called our Holiday Edi-
tion," which title was abundantly
justified in the generous advertising
patronage extended, demonstrating
that the progressive business men
of the best city in the State were
ready to avail themselves of the ad-
vent of a new day of business &C.
tivity that is dawning, while at the
same time indicating an apprecia-
ton of the best and most effective
means of reaching those to whom
they had a message to lmpart,
Therein was suggested a purpose
that will always animate this paper.
Ever since our connection with this
paper we have sought to reflect the
forward movement of Greenwood in
every particular-to lead and pro
ject if the occasion required. That
sense of service and responsibility
abides in it's editorial direction, and
the generous patronage of that spec
ial edition was the best manifesto.
ton of approval of that policy that
could be given us. Onr good peo-
pie knaw that The Commonwealth
is primarily and essentially of and
for the Queen City of the Delta
1t has enjoyea considerable growth,
larger opportunities for service have
been unfolded, and we now com
mand a recognition throughout the
State. We are properly apprecia.
tive of the liberal patronage extend.
ed to our endeavors to produce q
paper truly representative of Green
wood.
We want it understood, we well
know that it is 80 understood that
The Commonwealth exists for Green.
wood and it avails iteelf of every op,
portunity to promote its better in.
terests. There is no factor in the
city that is moae deeply concerned
in its material u%pbuilding. Coop.
Grafton is our keynote and so long
as we continue to receive such lib.
eral patronage at the hands Of
our friends and supporters we feel
more than amply repaid for what
ever endeavor may be exerted by
US toward the development Of
Greenwood's unlimited resources.
To those subscribers that are in
arrears, a notice will greet you in
a few days, calling your attention
to this Indebtedness, and we shall
certainly appreciate the prompt at
tention that we hope you will give
this Wishing you one and all a
merry Christmas and a happy New
Year The Commonwealth begins its
advent upon its fourteenth year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

epidemic in the ffty's. Sabin was
the grandfather Of the young cotton
buyers who is there this season.
Robert Neal was another Of the old
business men. In 1880 DR.. Joseph
P. Henry, a young mar fresh from
q medical college, came to Green
wood and began the practice of his
profession About the same time
A. A. S.oddard and w. A. Gillespie.
two young men active aud dilligent
and sober, Came from Pennsylvania.
These three spent their lives here
and did much in developing the re
sources of the country. Allen Nc
Caskill, Henry Matthews, Henry
Sislof, DR.. E K Mclean, Nat and
Hardin Scaier, w. A. Strong and
others bought good property around
the town and contributed much
towards its improvement. The
planters lived upon their lands and
were noted for their unbounded
hospitality. Along the rivers were
comfortable homes owned by cul-
tivated splendid people. Many men
secured and cultivated lands who
did not bring their families to the
swamp. Blewett, Harrison, Barry
and others, of Columbus, Purnell,
Hawkins, Cothran. Neill, Minter,
Shugog, Evans, John D. McLemore,
Bob Williams, John and George
Mclean and Mary and others whose
homes were at different points in
the hills. OF professional men, DR..
Kinnon, DR.. Lucas, Dr.. Barron, DR..
Stewart, DR.. Hicks, DR.. Fisher, DR..
Henderson, DR.. Poindexter, were
noted. All that portion of Lefore
county lying east Of the river be.
longed to Carroll county and the
lawyers had Offices at Carrollton,
and they too we're of that high-class
of citizenship that distinguished the
people of the county. The war
brought many places that were I'M
known beyond the districts in which
they we're located into prominence.
During the spring of 1863 Green.
wood for a time attracted and com.
manded the attention of our leaders
The traces of Fort Pemberton if
studied closely, show that much i'm
portance was attached to the STRAIT
egic strength of its work and out
lying works.
In a previous communication !
gave an account of the movement of
Federal forces this way and its fail
ure. Fort Pemberton was the in-
seperable barrier that prevented sue
cess along this line. The Confed-
crate troops occupied the highlands
in and near Greenwood, for the
country was covered by water which
came through the Yazoo Pass, and
with the water from the hills inun-
dated almost the entire area. Very
few Of the citizens of today know
anything about the occupation Of
Greenwood by the Confederate SOL
diers. A few who were children
live here yet. After the war the old
town scarcely held its own until
about 1883 when the railroads be-
gan operating this way. Then new
life was infused. The dry bones
began to shake and from the long
sleep the magic city awoke, and its
old friends rejoicing in its growth
and Importance cannot recognize tho
quiet old town No longer can
any pessimist doubt the future of
the city. The great question nov
is how great will be the growth of
the city. That depends upon its
people!
W. F. HAMILTON,
Carroiiton, Miss.
TRUTH ABOUT CATARRH.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Christmas presents of hard coin
are always acceptable, and the silver
coin need not be engraved, either.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The charitable Christmas shop
per has lightened the burdens of his
pocketbook.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Remember the Santa Clausless
ones. Once placed in their posi-
tons you would loosen up.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The man who advertises with
reasonable regularity will receive
most of the public patronage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The South is contributing more
than her share of the prosperity to
the country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The cold weather has given it to
the boil weevil in the neck, so don't
complain.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

No man will be arrested for va
grancy if they catch him broke just
after Christmas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

We wish you a merry Christmas
and a happy and prosperous New
Year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

It's not too late yet to get that
Xmas gift for the poor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Cotton continues to smash all
aviation records.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Lots of fathers check books have
been worked over time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The holidays are here-on with
the dance; let joy be unconfined.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The Christmas shopper has done
his do.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Surely, JOY and trouble go hand
in hand.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

The time is at last as short as our
pocketbook.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24
Lost.

A cashion from my surrey. Peturn
TO c. G. NYE Box SCI.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Greenwood now has an tx
pert Aocosanfank. Phone or
cal On 0lAS. z. JOHNSON.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Good resolutions need constant
repairing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Greenwood. Miss, Friday. Dec. "a, 1909
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Official Paper of Lefore County n OF
the City CT Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

Long Distance Cumb. Phone No. s3.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-12-24

SUBSCRIPTIONS st.so scr gaHtn ADVANCE
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-10-14
Impossible. Why, I'm all but

Impossible. Why, I'm all but
broke"
I'm take you as a companion. I'm a
sick man. Dan. I'm likely to jump
overheard IL some one isn't watching
me every minute"
I'D like to go. Jack Heaven and
earth, but I should! But l can't posi-
bly, so to Italy with letter of credit
no more than twenty-five hundred. and
that's all there is in the exchequer at
present.
Between such friends as we are
THAT racket won't work. l could
not take moments peace if l did not
feel independent"
But I'm not going to give 1t to YOU"
Hillard protested. II am going to lend
1t to you"
And could I ever pay you back il |
accepted the loan?" humorously.
There's Monte Carlo. You might
pull down tidy sum-" said the tempt
er.
That's the way. you beggar. Hit
me on the soft side" But Merrihew
was still obdurate.
Now, listen to reason, Dan. II you
wait for the opportunity to go to Eu-
rope you'll wait in vain. You must
make the opportunity. One must have
youth to enjoy Italy thoroughly. The
desire to go becomes less and less as
one grows older. Besides. it completes
every mans education. I'll put the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-10-14
CHAPTER VII.

ahk IOSS OF A COIN.
LIZARD made an inexcusably
careless shot. He grounded his
cue and stood back from the
. a table. That was the way ev-
erythiug seemed 10 goat tennis. at
squash. at fencing. at billiards, 1t was
all the same
Il say. Jack, what's the matter with
YOU anyhow" asked Merrihew, out Of
patience.
1T was bad" Hillard agreed. Per
maps | am not taking the interest in
the game that l formerly took"
"And when make proposition"
pursued Merrihew. Ito ride to the Cat
skills and back. something you would
have jumped at year ago, you shake
your head. Think of it. BY George.
you had bully time last year. You
swore 1t was the best trip we ever
took on the horses. Where's your spirit
of adventure?"
I'm sure don't know where it is.
Shall we finish the game?"
Not if you're going to throw it like
this" declared Merrihew.
Ten and q string against your half
string" said Hillard. studying the
score. I'm bet a bottle that l beat
you"
"Done.' said Merrihew. Being on
his mettle. he made clean score of
twenty, five to go. II can see you pay
ing for that check. Jack"
But the odds tingled Hillards blood.
He settled down to brilliant play
and turned sixty-one in beautiful form.
Later the two passed upstairs to tho
secluded alcove. Merrihew filled the
glasses with the air of one who would
like to pass the remainder Of his days
doing the same thng-not that he was
overload. but each bottle temporarily
weeded out that crop of imperishable
debts. To him the world grew roseate
and kindly viewed through the press
Of the sparkling grape. and invariably
he saw fortune reckoning to the card
tables.
Now. then. Jack. I've got you where
want you. Who is she?"
ION my word. don't know"
"Then there is woman cried Mer-
rihew. II knew it. Nothing else would
SO demoralize you. Drink health to
her"
Hillard raised his glass and touched
that of his comrade. For the peace Of
his mind he determined to tell Merri
hew the whole adventure.
ITO the lady in the fog" he said.
"Fog?" blankly.
well. the lady in the n ask"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-10-14

Fog. mask? Two of them?'
mo. only one. Once met her in the
fog, and then | met her in the mask"
9TH drink to her, but I'm hanged if
| don't believe you're coddling me-"
said Mcrrihew disappointedly. This
is New York
The whole story, Jack. details and
all; no half portions
Hillard told the yarn simply. omit
ting nothing essential. He even added
that for three weeks he had been the
author of the personal inquiry as to
the wherea bouts of one Nine Angot.
81 don't know. Dan, but this has
taken so strong hold on me that |
shan't forget it soon. Imagine it your
self Oh, but she could sing, | am
man not to be held in the leash of an
adventure like this, but she held me.
How? By the hope that one day
might see her face with no veil of
mystery to hold her off at arms
length
Merrihew was greatly excited. He
was for ordering second bottle. but
Hillard stayed him.
by George! And you are sure that
it was at the Sandfords'?"
II am positive. But there is a puzzle
that l have failed to solve-Sandford'
cable and the caretaker's declaration.
| know that was in that house. The
patrolman says that he has seen no
light in the house since the family
sailed for Africa. 1t Is no dream, but
1t begins to look as If were the vic
tim of some fine hoax"
1T is more than hoax. in my opin-
ion. Wait till Sanford returns and
finds his silver gone"
Hillard started.
And his gold plate" continued Mer-
rihew. pleased with the idea. my
boy, that's what it is-the best dodge
| ever heard Of. 1t will make good
story for the Sunday papers. You
won't be in it unless she ropes you in
as an accomplish"
I'm a romantic ASST Hillard sighed.
Leddy Lightfinger! If this turned out
to be the case he would never trust a
human being again.
Lets take that ride on the horses"
Merrihew urged. ''That'n clear your
brain Of this sentimental fog"
mo" Hillard struck his hands to-
gether. 1--WE better idea than that.
l shall go to Italy. and you shall go
with mo"