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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
THE COMMONWfAlTH'S
EASIER NUMBER
VIII be issued on Friday. the 2nd Day
OF April.

Faster comes this year on April / th
and The Commonwealth will issue
superb Easter Number on Friday, Apri
2nd, in order to give advertisers time
: to get the benefit OF several days in
which to sell the many pretty Easter
things which they may see ut tcf6fer
through the columns Of this attractive
edition.
This magnificent Easter Number will
be decidedly the handsomest paper
The Commonwealth has ever issued on
similar occasion.
Exquisite in it's mellow beauty strong
ly appealing in its attractiveness, deli
cate yet without the faintest suggestion
of gaudiness, Ryder's conception Of the
Easter Girl Is faithfully reproduced on
the first page of our Easter Cover for
1909 in an artistic blending Of orange
and blue.
Spendidly gowned In the latest mode,
Miss Easter rises, as a butterfly, from
her chrysalis, an Easter egg. The
daisies of the springUime and the famil-
lar bunny with his basket OF eggs are
at her feet-~a border of cute little
chicks surrounding all.
The whole forms a composite that
cannot fail to please all tastes and draw
unstinted praise from subscribers and
advertisers alike.
While this beautiful Easter Cover
will cost us considerable work and
money, the rates charged for advertis-
ing space will be the same az In regular
editions OF The Commonwealth, and
every business firm in the city should
be represented In this beautiful Easter
Number.
A large number of extra copies of
this edition will be printed and circu-
lated where they will be of the most
benefit to advertisers.
About two pages OF appropriate Fast
er reading matter. especially prepared
for this issue, and the usual amount Of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
AN INTERESTING
INTERVIEW WITH


Mr.. g. p. Lane, OF Dallas, Texas, was
In Greenwood few days this week
meeting some old-time friends, and ID
now visiting his mother, Mrs. Lane, and
his sister, Mrs. s. z. ShackIeford at
Schlater, Miss. Mr.. Lane was born and
reared in Lefore County and lived in
this part OF the county until he reached
the age OF manhood, when he concluded
to 60 West, where he has since lived.
Mr.. Lane has made only q Few occasional
visits to his old home since he left. He 10
engaged in the real estate business In
the West. making speciality Of hand
ling Texas ranches and town site prop
ertY throughout West Texas. He is
looked upon as one Of the most success
ful town boomers in the West, and has
been instrumental in booming many
western towns and starting then of to
substantial growth, with new ideas
any energy, and they are still growing.
Continuing In conversation with The
Commonwealth reporter he says he can
hardly locate himself in and around
his old stamping grounds. "why, when
left here Greenwood was small viii
lage and all Of the business houses were
on Front street, fronting the river, and
where now stands the Depots were
fields, and Greenwood Is one Of the
largest railroad centers in the Delta.
II can hardly realize there could or
would be such great changes In this
country as has been made since left
here. l seelarge and valuable planta-
tions, In high state Of cultivation, where
in those days were dense woodland, and
really considered almost worthless, and
1t never occurred to me would ever be
put in cultivation.
"Shellmound in those days was as
good or better trading point than Green
wood, and Schlater was only farm with
no thought OF ever having railroad or
being town, and now it is town of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
SOlOmon's Shoe Store Branching
Out.

After visiting several large cities
with view to establishing brI icb of
solomon's Shoe Sore, the representa-
tives of this stauneh and up-to-date
concern have decided that Birmingham,
Ala, is one of the best and most pro-
gressive places In the South, and will
locate "Store No. 5" at No. 1919 Third
street in that city on October lat next.
This will give this progressive firm
stores at Greenwood, Miss, Helena,
Ark, and Birmingham, Ala. We con.
gratulate the enterprisng owners of
this successful firm upon this additional
evidence Of their prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19

The above picture the home of the First Baptist church
city not yet open for service but when it is finished and
shed it will be one OF the besequipped and most beautiful
hes all the land The house e finished in gray pressed
with cement decorations covered with asbestos shnge the
of the brick 1t is to be gray building from foundation to
The movement to build this house started about year
when one Sunday morning less than half hour the congea
subscribed $3030 to the building fund The fund has finally
above that and the house will cost with all furnishings coseo
poo Rev Selsus Tu the pastor under whose admnistra
his building has been promoted The Commonwealth congatu-
its Baptist friends upon the rapid growth of their congregation
on the fact that they will have one of the handsomest
3es of worship in the whole country
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
Every Little Helps.

The little things are the ones that
count. Take care Of the dimes and the
dollars will take care OF themselves.
Save little here and a little there and
bring your savings to this bank for de-
posit and draw 4 per cent. interest on
them. Constant hammering paves the
way, so does constant saving build the
fortune. Interest payable semi-an-
nnally.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19

local and general news items will make
the paper one OF unusual interest.
Those who wish advertising space in
our Easter Number are requested to
prepare their copy for same and hand it
in carly, as we wish to have ample time
in which to get up all the ADVERTISE
ments in the best style possible.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
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considerable consequence, and enjoys
"a immense trade from its large sur
rounding territory Of fertile fields.

considerable Consequence, and enjoys
"a immense trade from its large sur.
rounding territory Of fertile fields.
II $50 great future for this section
Of the Delta, and when you people get
the tide of Northern immigration turned
your way, and get this section sub
divided into smaller farms, filled up
with Northern farmers, then you will
see Greenwood with her splendid rail-
road facilities aud water rates grow to
be = city Of $4,000 people, and schlater
trailing in close proximity.
"Schlater is really located in one OF
the most besutiful spots 10 the Dekta--
located AZ it ID on both Sides OF the old
historical McNutt lake, the real beauty
Of which never before appreciated in
olden days when Used to frolic up and
down it's banks. In fact, have become
10 much interested that have closed
deal with Messrs. Anderson and schla.
ter Bros. for about 80 acres adjoining
the town for the purpose OF subdividing
it into lots many Of which will be- bus
mess lots; shall gra 10 the streets, make
parks and otherwise beautify it, and
give the people Of this part OF the Delta
a big auction sale Of town lots some
day in the near future.
"The Investment eye la now turned
toward the South, and Northern capital
ia becoming more interested in the
Southern investments, and what you
people want to do is to advertise to tho
outside world your great opportunities.
II especially see great future for
Greenwood. Nothing will keep her
rom becoming the great city of the
Delta.'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
me Of Postoffice Chanqed.

pane II the sheppardtown post
Morgan has been changed to
" City and all mail for that
eshould be thus addressed in
The name OF the railroad sta
3 also been changed to morgan
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19

"a want to secure a $50 LIFE
tARSHlP, by copying a chapter in
ple, write to HARRIS BUSINESS
RSITY, jackson, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
Peas.

About sixty bushels Clay and specksed
Peas for sale at $3.50 (. o. b. my station
In good sacks. Address II. W. Watson,
Lexington, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
Weather Forecast Signals.

The A. H. Barrett g. Sons lumber mill
has arranged to give the weather fore
cast signals every envening at $3.50
o'clock. The signals will be given as
follows:
Fair weather, long whistle.
Rain or snow, 2 long.
Local rains, 3 long.
Low temperature, short.
Higher temperature, 2 short.
Cold wave, 5 short.
Fair, cold wave, long and short.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-03-19
SCALES.

Drinks Hot or Cold--we have them
Our Chocolate is unexcelled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
APPEARS BEFORE INSPECTORS
SECOND BATTALION, I'D INFAN-
TRY. N. G.: D. c., ON VIEW.
Reports for Annual Inspection by
Officers of the Army and Dis
trict Militia.

The I'd Battalion, I'd Infantry, n. G. d.
c.. was inspected last night by Mai. Carl
Reichman. oath United States Infantry,
for the War Department, and Maj. Alfred
p. Robbins inspector general, District of
Columbia militia. on behalf of militia
headquarters. The showing was regarded
as satisfactory. and after it was over
Maj. Reichman made comment compl-
mentary to the organization. The battal-
ion Is commanded by Maj. R. D. Simms.
Previous to the battalion inspection I'd
regimental headquarters was visited by
the inspecting officers.
The I'd Battalion, I'd Regiment. consists
of Company +, commanded by Capt. Ed
ward H. Brian: ompany r, commanded
by Capt. r.. r. Duffie. and Company CT.
commanded by Capt. Clarence v. Sayer.
The latter is composed entirely of ex-
regulars and of men who have served
with the volunteer forces. Lieut.. Col.
Smiley. adjutant general. District of Co
lumbia militia, accompanied Maj. Reich
man and Capt. Edward F. Riggs assisted
Maj. Robbins in the inspection in behalf
of the National Guard.
Company commanders We're ordered to
assemble after the inspection and 1t was
midnight when they appeared before Mai
Reichman. who gave a short lecture on
the necessity for close application in the
study of military science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16

ticularly of the amounts contributed dur
ing the year for the work in hand. She
said that the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church led the list. the sum ri
$500 having been given. The Church Of
the Covenant was second with $500.
Mrs Wallace Radcliffe of the New York
Avenue PRESBYTERIAN Church. and preSi-
dent OF the society. presided. She an
nounced shortly after II o'clock that the
annual election OF officers was in order,
and asked Mrs. Thomas X Noble Ia pre-
side.
The followins; officers were then select
ed: Mrs Wallace Radcliffe, president
Mrs W. 5 Stetson. first vice president
Mrs G.. T. Johnson. second vice presi-
dent. Mrs {. W. Richardson. third vice
president: Mrs. j. u. Travis fourth vice
president: Mrs. Henry Runner of kensing
ton. fifth vice president: Mrs. T. ID. Rich
ards of Nealsvlle. Md. sixth vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Russell TAYLOR. treasurer: Miss
MAY f.. Smith. corresponding secretary i.
Mr.. +. u. wilkins. recording secretary
Mrs. ID. Elmer Wiber- secretary of young
peoples work. and Miss Marietta Little
secretary of literature. Mrs. T. *. Noble
Mrs. NJ. +. Thompson and Mrs. L. w
MaXSon. first. second and third vice presi-
dents respectively. during tie past twelve
months. WING retired from the list Of vice
presidents. We're elected members ex of
ticio Of the executive committee of the
society.
Near IN" lose ~ tha me ting Rev. W.
NJ. Baird of Pyenc Yang. Korea. made
short address upon the work Of mis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
WOMEN FRuSTRATE FOO1pAOS
ROBBERS GET NO BOOTY IN
TWO ATTACKS.
Negro Under Arrest Suspected of
Having Tried to Snatch Miss
Pearl Whites Purse.

Supposed to be the footpad who tried
night. Fleming Whitley. negro, twenty
one year Of age, is held prisoner at the
third precinct police station. He was ar
rested by Policeman LOTUS shortly after
Miss White. who occupies an apartment
at the Lennox. 1922 l. street, complained
of an exciting struggle with a young
negro man.
Mrs. John H. Anderson, 1928 Wallach
place. today called on the police and re-
lated experience she had last evening
with a purse snatcher. She was at 14th
and Riggs streets about S:45 o'clock, she
stated. when an effort was made to rob
her.
A young negro man grabbed her pocket
book and tug of war followed. She
managed to save her pocketbook, but was
unable 10 summon aid in time TO have
the negro arrested.
Miss Whites story is that as she passed
the corner of 18th and NJ streets last
evening. shortly before S O'Clock on her
way home she became conscious that a
young negro man was following her and
haStened her steps. When she reached
point near st. Augustine Church the
negro ran up to her and grabbed her
purse.
Miss White held to the purse until one
of its straps broke. She got another hold
and she struggled with the negro for its
possession.
man who passed and to whom she
called for aid did not offer to interfere
The fOotpad, however. ran off without his
booty.
Reaching her apartment Miss White
telephoned her complaint to the police.
giving a description of the would-be rob
Der. Policeman LOTUS soon had Whitley
in custody. This morning Miss White full
~ identified him.
He denied the charge but admitted hav-
ing been at 18th and NJ streets last night
although. he says. he did not see Miss
White. The prisoner told the police he
had been staying in Vermont court. The
police We're unable to find that he was ac-
quainted there. He will probably be ar
raigned in the Police Court tomorrow.
The police have not yet arrested the ne
gro who yesterday robbed Miss Erna
Skeer of 2946 Nawark street. Miss Skeer
able to give good description of the
man who fled to the woods after getting
her pocketbook while she was at Cathe-
dral and Connecticut avenues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
HEARING FOR BANKER BROWN
CALIFORNIAN HELD ON CHARGE
OF EMBEZZLEMENT.
Denies He Looted Calistoga Institu-
ton and Seeks Release on Writ
of Habeas Corpus.

Harry Harding Brown. former presi-
dent of the State Bank of Calistoga
Napa county, Cal, arrested last Saturday
at the New Willard Hotel on a charge
of embezzlement. applied late yesterday
afternoon to Justice Anderson of the
District Supreme Court for his release
from custody on habeas corpus proceed
ings. The court ordered the writ against
Maj. Sylvester. and on the latter's re-
tura that the man was being held on a
tice Anderson set the case for hearing
next Friday, and fixed bail at $4,000
Permission was given to deposit $4,000 in
cash with the clerk in lieu of bond but
the deposit was not forthcoming last
night.
Mr.. Brown denied that he is guilty Of
the alleged embeZZlement of $2,361 from
the funds of the bank October 10. 1906,
and declares that out of his own funds
he paid more than $4,000 to protect
the bank and it's interests. Mr.. Brown
further declares that he is in no way
responsible for the wrecked condition
Of the bank except that he delegated
his authority to another official of the
bank He tells the court that about
two or three years ago the affairs of
the First National Bank were taken
over nv the State Bank of Calistoga
and he became it's president. Although
president he says most of his time WAS
spent in San Francisco and elsewhere
and he had little to do with the active
management of the bank. which was
Entrusted TO another official under pow
err of attorney. Mr.. Brown says this
power of attorney, however, did not
give the right to do any unlawful acts
in his name.
Attorneys Wilson & Barksdale rep
resent the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
FaIEND OF D0MB ANIMALS DIES
PASSING OF GEORGE THORN
DIXIE ANGEL In BOSTON.
Known the World Over as the Lead
er in Humane Educational
Movement.

BOSTON, March 16.-Georse Thorndke
AnSeii, the friend Of dumb animals, and
the leader in the humane educational
movement in the United States. died here
early today. aged eighty-six years. He
had been in failing health for long time
Mr.. Angel was the president and one Of
the founders OF the Massachusetts So
ciety for the Prevention Of Cruelty to
Animals and for the past twenty years
had been president OF the American HUI
name Educational Association, another
organization he had helped 10 establish
Mr.. Angel was educated for the law.
In 1866. after seeing Two horses run 10
death in a race. lie became Interested I'm
humane work for dumb animals and es-
tabIished tile publication, our Dumb AMI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16

Samuel WoFthinston Dorsey seventy
wears Old, prominent resident Of How
ard county. Md and Confederate VET
e~aH. died at his home near E.lIico;t City.
lie had been i'll for long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Buvs Home in Brightwood Park.

Willige. Gibbs < Daniel. real estate
brokers' have sold for Frederick j. Mil
Ter. the cottage numbered 336 Longfellow
street between 9th street and Georgia
avenue northwest, Brightwood Park The
house is two stories in height. with attic
story and concrete cellar. 1t has eight
rooms and bath. and is heated by hot
water. III occupies lot fifty feet front
BY a depth of one hundred and fifty feet
and is situated on terrace. 1t has a
two-story stable on the rear with other
out -bui tiings. 1t is understood that So 100
was paid for the property. Thomas W
Schaeffer, the purchaser. will occupy the
premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
W0MENS FOREIGN MISSIONS
MEETING OF THE SOCIETY AT
GUNToN-TEMPLE CHURCH.
Annual Election of Officers Held.
Reports of Work in Korea-Con-
tributions Very Satisfactory.

The jhirtieth annual meeting Of tue
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society or
The Presbvtery OF Washington was opened
IN CIInton- Temple Memorial Presbyterian
Church nth and X streets northwest, tttiS
morning at 10 o'clock. During The SESSION
various reports of tie officers of the or
saniZation were listened TO. The affairs
of the society were shown To be in d
fiourishing condition. The reports We're
read by Mrs. Frank c. Wilkins, recording
secretary: Miss MAY f.. Smith. correspond
ing secretary: Miss Ma"ie.te Little. secre-
tary of literature: Mrs. ID. Elmer Wiber,
secretary for young people. aud Mrs. j
a. Travis treasurer.
In her report Mrs Travis spoke par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16

sions in that country. Relative to evan
Selizfng the Koreans. he said:
We want to be more optimistic ana
will say that when We see the rapor :
o. progress i'm that country we must be
pleased
lie then declared that with great effo.t
the work OF missions i'm Korea viii tr.-
umph. In his closing remarks the mis-
sionary told Of the way the territory Ia :
been divided among The missionaries af
the various cnurches. and how they ar
all = working in different sections Of thr.
country without fear Of ireSpassine in
the territory of each other
The closing prayer of the session was
made by Rev. DR.. john Lee Allison.
pastor or the Gunton-T5 mple Memorial
Church. An adjournment was taken
shortly before ] o'clock. and box lunch
con was served in the chapel Of tie
church.
The afternoon session convened At 10
O'Clock. with Mrs. Radcliffe presiding.
The program was follows:
Ermn. 20. for a Thousand Tongues 10
Sing" devotional service Mrs George l.
Conway: address. Mrs Charles Newbo.d
Thorpe president of thu Woman's For
eisn Missionary Society Of the Presbyte,-
ian Church; hymn, Savior. Thy Dying
Love Thou Gayest Me-" service OF pray
er. led by Mrs. William T. Thompson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
PEACEMAKER IS SLAIN.
Tried TO Stop Fight About Girl in
Front of Church.

NEW MARTINSNILLE. ". VA. March
1G-While Henry karcher. nineteen years
old was TRYING 10 stop fight which was
disturbing the services Al Washington
Han Church four miles from New Malta
moras Ohio. last ni@hI, he was shot b.
are 81 the contestants and died within
a' hour
Charles Reese. William Hall j.. John
ard FL SiSler are said 10 have met in
fronj OF the church AMI renewed !, quar-
.rl they had several nights before con-
carnnG Giri The services were inter
rupted. and several PERSONS left the build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16

ing 10 prevent the dis. urbance. but are
said 10 have been lreld back at the point
% a revolver.
Narcher. however. rushed out ANYWAY
ana was shot down. Justice of the Peace
X / Hanlon, acting coroner rendered
Nerdlrt holding III Sisler responsible
for karchers death
me Two Sisler. Hall and Reese We're iii
arrested and taken 10 jail at Marietta
OHIO. today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Charles J. Murphy Buys Home.

Shannon & LuchS real estate brokers'
report the sale of the new dwelling. 1915
ka,orama road. to Charles j. Murphy
who will occupy it his home. The con-
sideration III the transaction was $500
The property contains ten rooms and two
baths with a hot-water heating system.
The sale was effected through the Office
Of Thomas j. Fisher 4 Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Woman Devoured by Wolves.

special Dispatch - Tie. S:ar.
TOLtcA. Mex. March IG-'rhe bod>
OF unknown woman torn Ia pie,es
and eaten by wolves. has been found ON
the t'aVia Hacian. TIE wolves are fam
lshed IN this region az late and are
renewed I" nave set upon Tie woman
"nen she was crossing the plantation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Organized Bands of Mercy.

Since that time h, mad been actively
engaged III the interest ~ Ills chosen life
work.
In one Year lie had printed more than
seventeen million pages Of literature lie
traNtled all oNer the United States and
maux other countries III pursuance of his
work and caused 10 be establish
ed more than seventy thousand bands
of mercy" ip America and England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
Boston Artilleryman Dies.

BOSTON, March l6-Capt. James A.
Davis. commander of tie Anc,e1t and
Honorable Artillery Company. died Of
heart d sease AT his home i'll Lexington
last night, aged hfty-two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-16
S 1 so
Untrin7rned
Hats,
soc

Four big tables Of
spring hats. made Of
BLACK chip straws.
black and colored
rough braids. and
the new majestic
and lobster braids.
Mushroom. dome,
turban and poke
styles. Choice, SOC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-20
SHOULD TAKE CARE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many girls send of their photograph
70 friend, and, wishing to be extra
considerate, frame it first These
frames. being light. viii go by mail
at less cost than BY express. They viii
90 quite as safely II properly packed.
There IS a widely prevalent idea that
glass viii smash unless it is boxed after
first being packed in excelsior This is
perhaps so for large pictures, but
framed photographs have been known
TO carry half way across the continent
placed between two pieces Of heavy
cardboard and tied up in stout brown
paper.
BY way OF precaution It is we'll to
wrap the picture IN cotton batting be
fore putting it under the boards. An
extra layer Of the cotton can be placed
over the glass before the picture itself
Is rolled.
There is a special kind OF pasteboard
for packing purposes. II is stout but
light, and is composed Of two surfaces,
a plain one on the outside and a deeply
huted lining. This affords great pro-
lection 10 glass; such protection that
bottles of liquid have carried safely
through the mails for a long distance
with no other covering than several
layers Of this board.