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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

There has never been a time in
the history of the Delta that labor
was so plentiful as it is at present
There is no plantation but what has
an abundance OF labor as contrasted
with previous years when there was
scarcely plantation that had full
quota. This is due, in part, to the
boil weevil scare in the southwestern
counties Of the state, but more par
ticularly TO the fact that the negroes
are realizing that they have much
better opportunities in the rich
lands Of the Delta than they have
in the poor lands of the hill counties.
The Delta has always been a buga-
boo TO the hill negro. He has been
filled with false stories OF rough
usage, deadly peril and unhealthy
climate and for years has kept away
from this, his natural home. He
can make money here on less labor
than he expended in the hills TO
simply provide bis family with the
coarsest fare and we look for con-
tinued exodus to the Delta counties.
We doubt if ever again we will be
confronted with labor famine such
as has worried our planters in past
years and the chances are very
favorable now that thousands OF
acres Of rich soil will be added, in
few years, to the cultivatable land
Of our rich country.--Sunhower
Tocsin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Mrs. G. W. Vance Tnierrains.

Mrs c. W. Vance was the charming
hostess Of series Of entertainments on
last Tuesday, The home was prettily
decorated in holly and mistletoe, the
mautles and windows were banked with
cotton sprinkled with diamond dust TO
represent snow, which made beautiful
typical winter scene.
sis-handed euchre was enjoyed by the
guests at the morning party. After an
interesting game, Mrs. Robt, johnson
won the first prize, and the consolation
fell to Miss Tallula Strong. delicious
two course luncheon was served.
Bridge was the feature of the after
noon entertainment. The handsomely
gowned women with tho tastily
decorated parlors made beautiful
picture. Mrs. p. A. Malone was the
lucky winner of the prize. A dainty
two course lunch was faultlessly served.
A few friends responded to an invita-
tion to play 500 Tuesday evening,
Thus ending series of entertainments.
where Mrs. Vance proved an ideal
hostess and was one OF the most elabo-
rate social functions Of the season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

Increase Reward For Negro Murderer.

The Clarion Ledger says that Goveror
Noel has increased the reward offered
for the arrest and delivery Of Bob Ny
ers, the slayer Of Sheriff W. G. McDougal
Of Carroll County, from 5000 to $500,
and urges all officers to be diligent in
their efforts to apprehend the murderer.
The Governor offered the $500 reward
several months ago, but since that time
he has turned back into the treasury
the fund that was available for rewards
payable that year, and offers the re.
ward anew SO that it may be paid from
the funds available for rewards this
year.
The murder of Sheriff McDougal was
a most henious crime, and created a
great deal of excitement in Carroll and
adjoining counties at the time, but rs is
the case in all such matters time heals
the wounds and the crime passes from
the mind of all save those most directly
interested and bereaved. 1t is to be
hoped that the additional reward will
bring renewed activity and land the
murderer behind the bars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Notice.
Fresh Garden Seeds and Onion Sets.
THE CASH STORE,
Gil W. Washington street.

The American Banker in a recent
issue has the following about South
ern bankers: Away Down South
in the Land of Cotton is where the
banks appreciate the value Of adyer-
tislng and up.to-date publicity
methods possibly more SO than any
section Of the country. The South
ern banks do not believe that the
mere appearance of their names,
their officers and directors, rates
and stilted notices Of the statements
Of conditions published at inter-
walls Of long duration are all that is
required TO advertise their institu-
tions and build up their deposits.
Even banks Of limited capital have
regular advertisements departments
under the management Of capable
men, and consider such departments
as necessary 10 their business as
any others connected with their in
stitutions."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Handsome Residence
FOR SALE.

A handsome residence,
with 8 rooms, hall and gal
leries, finely constructed
throughout, located at the
corner of Mary and River
Front streets, is offered for
sale. Lot fronts River
Front street 100 feet and is
400 feet deep; also lot on
River bank 100x200 feet.
Free artesian water. Price
reasonable and terms liber-
al. Apply at The Com
monwcalth Office for further
information.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
The Pride of Mississippi.

The State of Mississippi has owned a
little steamboat, or gasoline launch, for
some time, and 1t is being used In haul
ing freight back and forth In TchuIa
Lake, to and from the state convict
farm In Holmes county. Because OF
some navigation rules or laws, the
board Of trustees were notified not long
since that the name OF the little craft
must be changed, and she has been
christened "The Pride OF Mississippi"
This boat will be put to work soon, If
not already at 1t, hauling cotton and
cotton seed to Yicksburg. A large raft
has been built and will trail behind the
boat down the waters Of the Yazoo to
the Hill City, thus saving the state a
great deal Of money in the way Of
freights. The water has been too low,
1t Ia said, TO get the boat up or down
the river 30 far this season, but that
condition is not expected to last much
longer.-Lexington Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
NATURE TELLS YOU.
As Many a Greenwood Reader Knows
Too Well.

100 WtlI.
When the kidneys are sick,
Nature tells you all about it.
The urine is natures calendar.
Infrequent or too frequent action;
Any urinary trouble tells Of kidney
ills.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
W. K. Burt, Powell street, Winona,
Miss, says: "Off and on for fifteen or
twenty years, was bothered by pain
In my back, especially on the right
side. 1t inconvenienced me in many
ways and was 80 distressing at night
that could hardly turn over in bed
In addition to this, trouble also existed
with the kidney secretions, principally
noticeable in the way Of suppression.
Reading about Doan's Kidney Pills, |
concluded to try them and procured a
box. They went directly to the cause
Of my trouble and did their work we'll.
The splendid results | obtained leads
me to testify in behalf of this wonder
ful remedy"
~ For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doans- and
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
GRAND OFFICERS AND
COLUMBUS TtAM
OF ODD Fellows VIII Visit Greenwood
Lodge February 10th.

BY special invitation, Grand Master
p. W. Maer, Grand Secretery Walter
Doty and the Columbus Degree Team
will visit Greenwood Lodge No. lis l.
O. 0. +. on the evening OF February 10th
for the purpose of comforting the de-
grees of the order on about fifteen can
didates for membership.
The Columbus Team Ia one Of the best
In Mississippi, and the members OF our
Lodge are looking forward to n splep-
did evenings entertainment on the
occasion Of their visit here.
Greenwood Lodge Of Odd Fellows is
on substantial boom just now. The
few loyal members who have stood by
the organization here for several years
are beginning to realize that their
faith in the ultimate reviviacation Of
the Lodge wss veil founded.
At the regular weekly meeting Tues
day night seven applications for mem.
bership in the Lodge were received.
and the intiatory degree was faultlessly
conferred on three candidates whose
applications had been previously acted
upon,
At the conclusion of the degree work
one Of the candidates, Mr.. Ike Gelman,
tpytfod tha mann hara praaanf IN bia
home, ON East River Front, where he
served splendid lunch, which was
very much enjoyed.
The prospects are that the Odd Eel
lows Of this city will soon haye one of
the very best working lodges in the
State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Delightfully."- Entertained.

Mrs. d. Il. Nichols was the charming
hostess Of morning bridge party
Thursday, and entertained the follow
ing ladies' from Greenwood. Mrs. Cal
hoon Wilson, Mrs. Monroe McClurg,
Mrs. George Eggleston, Mrs, P. A. Ma
lone and Mrs. g.. M. Turner and Miss
Searles, OF yicksburg. After several in
teresting rubbers, delicious luncheon
was served.
The prize, fancy embroidery apron,
was won by Mrs. McClurg, who has to
her credit seventeen hundred points.
The entire affair was superb in every
appointment, and characterized by the
gracious hospitality which has caused
the guests of this talented young mat
ron to be envied for their good fortune.
The occasion will be remembered at
least until the next time. which the re.
cipients of the hospitality so charmingly
dispensed are hoping will not be long.
The guests left on the afternoon train.
Belzoni News Enterprise, 22nd inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
BIG CONFEDERATION
| At VALLEY HILL.
Hon. |, S. HemphlIi's Clnnery Destroyed
by Fire.

On Thursday night Of last week the
modern and up-to-date ginnery plant Of
Hon. L. .. Hemphili near Valley Hill was
completely destroyed by FIRE.
The outfit cost about 5000 and was
practically new. 1t was insured for
$4,000, making Mr.. Hemphill's loss pref
ty heavy. He also lost several bales oil
cotton in the confagration.
The fire, Mr.. Hemphill is confident
was accidental -inasmuch as the people
Of the community are ON the friendliest
terms with him.
Mr.. Hemphill will rebuild the giEnery
and be ready for business at the begin
ming Of the next cotton season.
The Commonwealth joins his many
friends In extending sympathy upon the
heavy loss sustained.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Hard On The Preacher.

One Of the churches In an Ireland town
was without preacher. They invited
preacher to come over and preach for
them and II they liked his sermon they
would probably give him the job. The
day arrived and 80 did the preacher
He was anxious to make good i'm
PRESTON so he wrote his sermon. After
the services were over and the sermon
delivered, the people began leaving the
church without any commendatory
words on the preachers sermon. Final
ly all bad left the church except the
preacher and the Irish sexton. APP
preaching the sexton, the preacher
gravely inquired:
sand how did you like the sermon,
Paddy?"
"Oh, very WELL" said Pat.
But that was not specific enough so
the preacher made him out on it.
Said Pat; swell yer reverence, If yer
bound to know, I'll tell ye. had three
objections to yer sermon.
First, ye read yer sermon.
Second, ye didn't read it very well,
and,
Third, 1t wasn't worth reading"
And the preacher failed to get the
job.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
The Prohibition flaod.

The political protection OF he saloon,
says Harris Dickson in the lannary Cir
Gle Magazine, gradually aroused public
sentiment and arrayed against the saloon
thousands Of men who had no prejudice
against the moderate use Of liquor.
Patriotic citizens regarded the whole
system az the greatest stumbling block
in the path OF honest government. No
matter what plan might be proposed for
the reform and Advancement OF the city,
the allied liquor and criminal elements
stood beside the machine politicians,
musket in hand, to defend the old sys-
tenn. Lberal-minded men came to be-
lieve that the saloon, as social and
political institution, must be wiped from
the face Of the earth before anything
whatsoever could be accomplished.
After the saloon is destroyed 1t will be
easy to uproot the weaker evils which
have found shelter behind II. Thoas-
ands OF gentlemen say they had rather
see the liquor business in the hands OF
few confessed outlaws, dodging from
bush to bush and hiding in the alleys,
than to see it controlled by political
tyrants who boss the town They can
not understand why the liquor business
should 90 hand in hand with evess asriti
Of vics and crime. The hardware trad
and the grocery stores do rot continu-
ally fight the law. II this antagonism
to law and decency be necessary for the
success Of the liquor business, then
there must be some inherent wrong in
the trade itself, and that trade should
be stopped.
Such reasons as these have drawn in
to prohibition ranks thousands of re-
luctant recruits; originally they did not
want to be prohibitionists, but are none
the less enlisted for the war and mean
to fight 1t ont to the last ditch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Success.

So long as the world turns round ant
round,
This fact you'll find is true,
II the road to the stars be lost or found
The problems up to you.
II you dream Of fame and a worshipee
name,
Or pile of worldly peli,
You stand a poor chance to win the
game,
Unless you play yourself.
There's not much room for quitteri
here
And the hesitating kind;
The chap who quaiis at the thought o.
fear
Will soon be left behind.
But the dauntless man who says, 81
will"
Is very hard to beat;
Some day he'll eat and drink his fill
And live on Easy street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Examination for Naval Academy.

Congressman Humphreys Of this Dis
trict has decided to hold competitive
examination In Greenwood, on the 18th
of March, 1909, for the purpose of &c.
curing principal and three alternates
for appointment to the Naval Academy
at Annapolis.
The examination will be held by Mr..
W. M. peteet, Superintendent OF Edu-
cation for Lefore county, and will be
about the same as the examination re-
quired for admission to the Freshman
class at the State University. The ap-
plicant must be between the age Of is
and 20 and have been bona fide resi-
dent Of the third Congressional district
for at least Eve years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
A Confession.

Perhaps it's just affinity,
Perhaps it's something higher,
But for one am free to say
/ dearly love liar.
| love the liar who declares
He buys my books by dozens
And sends them off as Xmas gifts
To all his country cousins.
| love the liar who remarks:
"We missed you at the meeting;
No voice like yours to give toast,
Or speak the speech Of greeting"
| love the liar when he swears
He knows pretty woman
Who wants to meet me very much,
"My pictures look SO human
| love my food, | love my drink,
l love my open fire,
But more than all dearly love
A dashed hinged blooming liar.
Herman Knickerbocker Viele in Lit
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
DOES THIS SUIT YOU?

S. L. Raines, the enterprising drug
gist Of Greenwood, is having such a
large run on "HINDIPO," the new Nerve
Tonic and Restorer. and hears 1t 90
highly praised that they now offer to
guarantee it in every case to cure all
forms Of Kidney Troubles and Nervous
Disorders.
They pay for it IL 1t does not give You
entire satisfaction.
II you use it, 1t is their risk, not yours.
A 50-bottle box, Blue Liable Extra
Strength, &l.O0, will put life In dead
one. Sent by mail under positive guar
antee. ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
HON. CHAs. SCOTT ON INVESTIGATION.

In reply to a recent letter from
Mr. John G. Jones, of Memphis,
general agent of the Y. & M. V.
Railroad Co., as to how the coming
of the boil weevill would probably
affect the Delta planters, Hon.
Charles Scott wrote as follows:
My dear sir-In reply to your
recent favor | will state that there
are no boil weevils in this county.
There will be none for two or
three years, if ever Even if they
come in considerable numbers, !
doubt seriously whether they will
do any material damage this far
north in the delta; but If we should
concede that we are mistaken in this
last proposition, still the experience
Of the Texas planter teaches US that
with the adoption Of proper methods
our people will be more prosperous
than ever, and our lands will COM
mand a higher price and more ready
sale than heretofore. These meth
DDS, | want to add, should be
adopted Immediately, regardless of
the coming Of the boil weevil, for
they are simply carrying out the
basic principle of all prosperous az
ricuturists; that is-farms should
be self-supporting Passing through
New York State recently, on inquiry
| ascertained that the price Of agri-
cultural lands near the railroad
ranged from one hundred to three
hundred dollars per acre. The view
from the car windows disclosed the
fact that these valuable lands were
mostly in pasture, meadow or truck
farms, with an occasional corn field.
Realizing that the delta lands
could produce more, acre for acre,
when devoted to similar crops, than
the New York properties, could
not but marvel that the latter com
manded 80 much higher price when
offered for sale. The truth is that
our lands are more valuable because,
in addition to the crops just men
toned. we can grow great many
additional crops, such as cotton, al
falfa, etc, which cannot be grown
in New York, and ours will be the
richest agricultural people in the
world, when we properly drain our
lands and diversity the crops. No
farmer can prosper when he has his
corn crib, smoke house and bay
stack a thousand miles away. !
believe our people are thoroughly
alive to the importance of these
matters, and the change now TO be
inaugnrat,d will beevidcnced by in
creased prosperity, before and after
the boil. weevil gets here.
Yours truly,
(,HAS. SCOTT.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Hats Are Becoming Smaller.

Toaues have gained ground with re-
markable rapidity and are quite push
ing out the larger hats. Besides the
Magyar toque and the busby there is a
new Directoire turban of cloth or velvet.
1t looks as if piece OF folded cloth had
been tied around the head in a single
knot fright in the middle Of her FORE
head" The ends are left free and fall
back against the toque-like pointed
ears.-The February Delineator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Blue Ribbon Turnlps.

Mr.. j. T. Buchanan, Of near Valley
Hill, presented The Commonwealth q
nice quantity Of ane white egg turnips
last week. One OF these mammoth tur-
nips measured % inches In circnm-
ference, and we doubt II anybody can
take the blue ribbon from Mr.. Buchanan,
to which he Is now entitled on the pro-
duction of these fine specimens OF vege-
tables.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
WILL SERVE DINNER
ON FEBRUARY 3.
The klng's Daughters Have Arranged
q Splendid Menu.

The Kings Daughters will serve din
ner in the house formerly occupied by
the Dixie Theatre, on Market street,
next Wednesday, February 3rd.
For this occasion the following menu
has been arranged and dinners will be
served at 90 cents each:
Oysters,
Pork, French Peas, Rice,
Potato Salad, Lettuce,
Dressing, Pickles, Crackers,
Hot Rolls, Butter,
Mince Pie, Lemon Pie,
Cocoanut Pie,
Coffee, Cheese.
The patronage Of the public is respect
fully solicited.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
THE CIVIL TERM
OF CIRCUIT COURT
VIII be Conciuded Saturday and GrIml-
nal Term Begins Monday.

The civil term OF Circuit Court will bs
concluded Tomorrow, Saturday. Judge
Smith has dispatched the civil business
with good speed. and the docket will be
pretty we'll cleared by tomorrow even
ing.
The following is list of those serv-
ing on the petit juries this week
Jury No. IF. E. Swayze, Fritz
Chatoney, Kane Reed, h, j. Sanders, +.
A. Waller, A. Robinson, Gay d. Jones,
\, II, East, W. A. Robbins, ]. W. Sisson,
II. ]. Ezel, g. A. Wilson, Jr.
Jury No. Wv. G. Hall, Chas. q.
Young, o. II. Bledsoe, lr., ]. T.. Gates. D.
l.. Peel, E, G. Sutton, W. c. Peel, W. L.
Anthoney, G. V, Holmes, j. d. Attlesey,
R, II. Brown, J. Il. Vance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Lest You Forget.

DO it now. Open that savings bank
account that you have contemplated.
We have every facility for giving your
business the best OF attention. We pay
4 per cent. interest on all deposits. In
terest paid emi-annually.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
The Difference.

When you put man to work, you pay
the man.
When you put money to work, money
pays You.
Your money pays you 4 per cent.
compounded semi annually when left
with this bank. You can start an ac-
count with $1.00.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Estrayed.

From Berclair, Miss, on December
is, 1908, one Black Mare, years old, u
hands high. Also one Dark Iron Gray
Horse Mule, years old, and about IA
hands high. A reward OF $500 will be
paid for information leading to the re.
covery Of same.
W. ". ELLIS, JR,
Berclair, Miss, Ian. 25. 1909.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

40 acres Of good new land, situated 1
miles north Of Stewart, Miss; is acres
cleared, balance In woods bat caa be put
In cultivation; two-room new house With
gallery, snd . barn 11x1e feet. A bar.
gain for some ono In search OF desira.
BILE small farm. For further particular
address Or call on
H.G. KITcHELL.
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

CRIMINAL TERM BEGINS MONDAY.
The criminal term Of court will begin
next Monday and continue for two
weeks.
The docket Is very large and unusually
rapid work will be necessary to dispose
Of the numerous cases during the two
weeks term.
Several important murder cases are
to be tried, and the prospects, are good
for few "necktie" verdiets as a result
of the courts work.
Really n few hangings would prove
helpful to the county just now. 1t
would probably impress some people
that 1t Is dangerous to be too handy
with their guns.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

Are you interested In old coins? II
50 send to W. A. Ashbrook, Johnstown,
o., and get free catalogue Of his great
coin sale to be held soon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Given Entire Satisfaction.

Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co.,
Florence, Alabama.
Gentlemen:
] have used your King Cotton Grower
along with other high grade fertilizers
his year and have no hesitancy In say
ing 1t hiss given entire satisfaction. II
Is high. grade goods 10 every respect,
besides being put up In bags made out
OF our cotton. think that our people
ought to patronize those who not onty
give us good honest goods, bat are try
ing to create : greater demand for our
cotton.
Yours truly,
(Signed) H. Q. COOPER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

GRAND JURY ADJ0URNs TO. DAY.
The grand jury will conclude its work
and adjourn to-day, Friday.
At the hour OF going to press 20 IN
dtctments had been found, IA OF them
being for murder.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
The State Mutual Life lnsur'
anCe Co. of Rome, Ga,

Wants hustling solicitors. Liberal
commissions paid agents. For particu-
lars address
CHAs. T. STEPP, State Mgr,
Jackson, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
! Notice.

Fresh country butter received twice
week at z5c pound
THE CASH STORE,
6ff ". Washingtdn strest.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Store House For Sale.

One brick store house. bran now, 10
Gated in front Of depot in Itta Bena, Il
offered for sale. Address or call on
CHARLEY FUME,
| Itta Bena, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29
Fos Sale.

S yoke OF Oxen and one Log Wagon.
Apply TO D. c. PETEET \ Bro
GreenwOod, NiaA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

J. Pierpont Morgan has loaned
the Republic OF Bolivia $500, 900.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-01-29

Berclair, Miss, Jan. 25. 1909.