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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06
Wireless in Mississippi.

N01SSS1RP1s
One dozen wireless telegraph stations
will be in operation in Mississippi before
the close of the year. Promoters of the
Massey system of wireless telegraphy
are now arranging for the establishment
of these stations. Arrangements have
been perfected for the stations at Vicks-
burg and Meridian, contracts entered
into for the sites, etc, and the COM
pany's promoters will next arrange for
stations in Jackson, .Natchez, Hatties-
burg, Greenwood, Columbus, Greenville,
Aberdeen, Winona, Laurel and the other
larger towns Of the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

sometimes a mother of seven Or
eight children, and with nobody will
ing to help her take care of them,
must almost envy an old maid.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Between discomfort in India, the
German invasion scare and the new
taxation methods Britain is likely to
have an uneasy summer
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Daily the divorce courts are prov
ing that those who marry in haste do
not need much leisure for repentance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Flying across the English channel
ought to be an improvement over
swimming across 1t.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

AT this season "a hours may be the
difference between an overcoat and
a bathing suit.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

King Peter of Servia, who fell from
his horse, is thankful that it was not
from his throne.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

1t was a woman who made the flag,
and that may be n reason why men
nave been and still are ready to die
for 1t.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Cinnamon have only themselves to
blame for the surveillance put upon
them by the federal authorities.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

gloves. He said he believed theso
rates1were necessary to stimulate man
u~facture In women's gloves.
When the speaker concluded his
visit to the conference chamber he
hurried down the corridor without
stopping. One Of the waiting news
paper correspondents asked him IL tho
conferees had finished.
Compared 10 Present Law.
UPWARD.
Cotton, approximately 3 per gent.
Cotton hosiery valued at not mora
than 81 per dozen Increased from 80
to 70 cents per dozen pairs.
Fancy soaps, from Is cents per
pound I o so per cent ad valorem.
Oxalic acid, from FIRE to 2 cents per
pound.
Plate glass, smaller sizes. slightly.
Steel, structural. punched, from SO
to As per cent ad valorem.
Razors, general increase.
Shingles, from 80 to so cents per
thousand.
Hops, from IL to 16 cents per pound.
Pine apples. from 81 to IS per thou
sand.
Lemons, from / cent to liz cents
per pound.
Wines and liquors, Is per cent.
Hemp, from 20 to 20 cents per ton.
High-priced laces, from 60 to 20 per
cent.
Fur clothing, from 35 to 80 per cent.
Fireworks, from 20 per cent ad valo-
rem to IL cents per pound.
Jewelry, graded increase on higher
priced articles.
Pencil leads, slightly.
Lithographic prints, etc, most class
es increased.
Opium and cocaine, increased so
cents per ounce.
Cocoa, increased 5 cents per pound.
DOWNWARD.
Coal (bituminous). from 81 to IS
cents per ton.
Hides, from Is per cent ad valorem
to free list.
Dressed leather. from 20 to 10 per
cent.
Calf skins, ETC., from 20 to Is per
cent.
Boots and shoes, from Is to 10 per
cent.
Agricultural implements, from 20
to Is per cent.
Sugar, from 1876 cents to 100 cents.
Salt. from IL to II cents per hun
dred pounds,
Carpets and mats, from 5 cents per
square yard and 35 per cent ad va
loren to 4 cents per square yard and
80 per cent ad valorem.
Wool tops, yarns and cloths with q
cotton warp, reduced 5 per cent.
Wood pulp, from 1-12 of a cent per
pound to free list.
White lead, from 2B to ~ cents
per pound.
Common window glass, reduced y
to l cen per pound.
Friedrich, from As to IS per cent.
Iron ore, from 40 to Is cents per
ton.
Pig iron, from 81 to $3.50 per ton.
Scrap iron, from 81 to 81 per tor.
Steel rails, from 7-2O to TAO of a
cent per pound.
Wire nails, from " to 40 Of a cent
per pound.
Screws, from 4 to 8 cents per pound.
Cash registers, linotypes, typewrit-
ers and all steam engines, from As to
80 per CEN ad valorem.
Lumber, from 81 to $1.25 per thou
sand feet.
Oil, free and without any counter
vailing duty.
Print paper, from Sc to 1915 per
ton.
Works of art more than 20 years
old, from 20 per cen to free list.
UNCHANGED.
Chfnaware.
Cotton and cotton cloths. with few
exceptions.
Wool and woolens, except tops, yarn
and one grade of cheap dress goods
Bottles, walls and decanters.
Crown glass.
Cheap laces.
Watches and clocks.
Stockings worth more than 81 Der
dozen.
Some grades Of lithographic prints.
Nickel.
Manufactures of nickel, aluminium,
bronze, pewter, platinum, etc.
Tobacco.
Live animals.
Agricultural products, mostly fruits
and nuts, fish.
Collars and cuffs.
Lace curtains.
Hats and bonnets.
Buttons.
Gloves.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Take care of the youthful ro-
nance" and the divorce question
will take care of itself.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

The new broom of prosperity has
swept clean the debris of the panic.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

There is enough sunburn for all at
b bathing beaches.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Freckles are to be had for the ask
ing these days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

History will refer to 1909 as the era
of the aeroplane.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06
Tries to Wipe Out Family,

Hannibal, Mo.-Charles Beasley, a
barber, hot and killed his 3-year-old
. bullet through his brain. The
tragedy occurred at the home OF
A1onzo Paulliam, where the wife and
daughter had gone for protection.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06

Pity the man whose summer vaca-
ticu Is over.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06
Boy browns in the ouachita.

Arkadelphia, Ark.-Virgil Greene,
16, o OF C. E. Greene. v~ice-president
of Hendrix college Of Conway. was
drowned in Ouachita river at Ark
adelphia.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-06
HEARTLESS.

Horace-Ah! Miss Gwace. what
should a young man do when he wants
to write spring poetry?
Grace-He should see a doctor.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25
Husband Held the Gun
While Wife Pulled Trigger

HATTIESBURG. Miss April 81
Mrs. Minnie Crosby has confessed De-.
fore the coroner jury here that sh,
pulled thc trigger which sent tho CON
tents of a dolblo-barrrl shotgun into
thc head of D. 4. McShauc. whose
docomposod body Was found in o &c.
cluded spot near tho BoUic street
bridge u Lear river swamp.
she sobbiugly admitted that she
had been intimate with MoShara. han
INK met him upon uumcr1r- occasions
CLOSE 90 the spot where fc was killed.
She said that her husband had inter
orptyd the correspondence between
MCShano aud herself and By threat of
death IL she disobcycd. had forced her
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25

Taylor counties along the western
lines of the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
way.
The board has requested that the
train which Is now run from Citra 90
High Springs be changed 20 run from
Perry as a starting point. TO Citra and
return daily. making the start early
enough to give the western connection
with the train that will be placed on
about May End from Ocala TO Jackson.
Vile.
II the railroad people consent TO
give this a trial Il will be seen that
a large amount Of money would be
brought here that now goes elsewhere.
since II would give the people Of that
section an opportunity 90 come to
Gainesville at much less cost and
would prove beneficial to all parties
concerned.
Should this prove successful, and
with the improved service over the
SeabOard, Il will enable the people
from every section TO come here and
return home the same day, allowing
a part or all day In Gainesville, as
they desire.
Il will be seen by the above that the
proper effort is being made TO give
Gainesville the very best service Il
has ever had In the matter Of trans
psrtation. and II the Board OF Trade
Is successful Il will mean more trade
for this city than ever before.
The sun. along with hundreds Of
others. trusts that the board will
be Successful In the undertaking.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25
BEANS And CUKES
ARE NOW MOVING
GAINESVILLE WILL SOON BE
SHIPPING CAR LOTS.
Canvass Growers Will BE CUTTING
Heavy for Next Several Days.
Good Prices Received.

CuCumbers and beans are now NOV.
ing from this section at a rapid rate,
and within the next few days il is ex.
pected that they will be leaving this
section In car lots.
Growers that have protected their
crops have been shipping for some
time, but the majority of them are
just now beginning to get to where
they can cut a hundred baskets each
day, and with next week they will get
on a large amount OF cukes.
Beans are also numerous In this
section and are selling in the local
market at cents per quart. Hun
dreds Of baskets are being shipped
each day Of both the green and wax
varieties, but the prices are very low
on this vegetable.
A special "cuke" train will soon be-
placed in commission by the Seaboard
and il will. within the next two weeks.
carry out daily something like ten
cars from this point.
Movement from the south Is also
heavy with the growers. two solid cars
passing through Gainesville Saturday.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25
GAINESVILLE BOARD OF
TRADE TO INCORPORATE
Organization Is Now Working For Many Things to
Advance Cty'S Interests.

The Gainesville Board of Trade is to
be incorporated. and the necessary
papers for this end have already been
forwarded To Senator McCreary at
Tallahassee to have passed at this SEES
sion Of the Legislature.
There are a number OF very import
ant measures to come before the
board within a short while that will
require their best efforts. and the
move TO incorporate the body was
deemed best. as they will then be en-
abled to make bids and own and con-
troll property.
Among the principal projects being
worked for. aud which will 80 con-
cluded as soon as the board is incOr-
pOrated. Is a move that will place
Gainesville among the leading tourist
towns OF the State. allowing stop-Over
privileges on all tickets purchased
here and also giving this city a bet
ter rate than Il has been accorded In
the past on this class of travel.
The season just closed has been the
most prosperous Of this class that
Gainesville has enjoyed in a number
Of years and IL has lead members Of
the board 10 believe that such an len
provement could be- made. with the re-
suit they have gone to work to have
the board incorporated In order TO Sc.
cure the desired end.
Another advantage that Is now be.
ing agitated and which has already
been asked for by the board. is better
railway facilities 10 and from all wes'.
orn points, including Alachua and
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25

ing insurance companies organized in
Florida from paying to State Treas
urer per cent OF the gross amount
Of receipts Of premiums from policy
holders in the State. was taken up as
an order of the day.
Senator Dayton stated that the
State is now involved in deficiencies
amounting TO hundreds OF thousands
Of dollars and objected to loss Of rove
nue. that would result from the pass
age OF the bill He also held the bill
TO be unconstitutional.
Senator Massey cited from United
States Supreme Court decisions TO
prove that the measure is constitu-
tional. He pointed out the enormous
volume Of premiums pouring out OF
Florida into the treasures of the for.
eign companies and urged the pro
lection Of the home companies. He
held that the same people who OPP
posed the railroad revenue bill in the
last Legislature are opposing this
measure.
Senator Johnson claimed that Sena-
tor Massey was not correct and op-
posed the bill
Senator McMullen referred TO the
recent Waters-Pierce oil case in the
supreme court and other cases. show
ing that his construction of the clause
under discussion is correct. That there
is no question OF legality. he declared
% be- a fact
Senator Harris opposed the meas
uro. The serious financial condition
confronting the State was pointed out
10y him. he held that the bill wouldn't
benefit the poor man but the corpora
tons instead. Il yield To no one my
desire 10 protect home industry" he
-a.d but We are not in position To-
io this now"
Senator Cone moved and Senator
McMulleu seconded. that bill be placed
back on second reading for amend.
uput. Lost
Senator Cone then spoke in behalf
Of the measure. lie urged the en-
enlargement of home industry ,spe-
lall. whore the great insurance tax
rlnr- millions annually from tho
South into the North. he referred %
90, Florida COMPANY whose stock f.
owned by the people OF AN cla-sr-.
Ho urged that the tax De- raised ON
foreign companies. rather than not o.
protect home companies.
Senator Miller opposed protection Of
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25

90 assist Ia dccoying McShane into
tie vamp where ne might De- slain.
when McShaue kept the appoint.
mont be- had made with Mrs. Crosby.
near Tho bridge on Easter Sunday. his
greeting Was interrupted by the order
.o. Dor hu. band who emerged from a
clu-p of bu. ines. to throw up his
hand Mrs. Crosby says her hus-
hand then lcyollcd his gun upon Me
Shane and compelled her 10 pull the
trigger The fun charge Of the gun
struck McShane In the mouth. He
ran few steps, mOaned pitifully, and
fell. expiring almost Instantly.
McShane recently came here from
Alabama. lie was a young brick
mason
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25
INSURANCE BILL VOTED
= DOWN BY The SENATE
Senator MCCrearyS Bill Relative to Fishing and
Hunting Discussed at Some Length.

TALLAHASSEE. April 2i-After
over an hours debate. the Senate Fri
day morning killed the McMullen in
.surance bill by a vote OF % To : on
final passage The bill Wa for TIE
removal OF the tax of per cent Of
premiums paid on policies in the
State i'm insurance companies operat-
ing under the laws of Florida.
Senator Dayton. Senator Johnson
and Senator Harris spoke at length
against the bill. Il was argued that
IL was unconstitutional and Mr. Har-
ris also argued that the State is not
in a position to face even a slight loss
In revenue at the present time. as il
faces a deficit now OF hundreds Of
thousands of dollars.
Senator McMullen and Senator Mas
sey each defended the bill, claiming il
20 be constitutional and also agreeing
for the encouraging Of home indus
tries.
Senator Cone spoke at length for
the bill. claiming that the great insur-
ance tax pOurs millions OF dollars an
nually into the treasures OF the North
ern companies from the Southern
States.
The bill was lost however
Senator Mecreary's Bill.
Nearly thTee-quarters OF an hour was
also taken up in a debate over the
McCreary bill regarding the right Of
entry on lands for fishing or hunting
Senator McCreary warmly defended
the measure. but 10 was hard fought
by Senator Williams and others. II
sid not come 90 a vote for passage.
a8 the Senate moved on 10 other bust
less without finishing it, considera-
ION.
Routine Proceedings.
TWentyniue members were present
~ hen the Senate met az 10 o'clock.
Senator Cook rose 20 question of
personal privilege and asked 90 have
Dis vote registered against th" prohi.
h.tiou amendment
introduction of resolutions
Senate Resolution 40. 20. Hpudcr.
son. for Adjournment until Tuesday
as Monday i- Memorial Day Senator
EroOme amended GO meet SATURDAY
hut not Monday, adopted
Concurrent Resolution 80. 30. Beard. .
commencing lecture ou Couicd"rat,
Navy by Judge 4. -. Wright
Insurance Bill.
Senate Bill No. a.. MCMullDu. exempt .
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25
Miscellaneous Business.

Al'.r % long argument ~. Sva'.
passed 90 the head of miscellaneous
business.
Senate Bill No. 22>. by Williams
Relating 10 duties Of section bosses
relative 10 killing Of live stock.
Senate Bill No. 229. by Flournoy
Relative 20 condemnation proceedings
Senator BEARD moved 90 reconsider
vote 20 adjourn until { O'Clock. Car.
ried
Srua Ir Beard then moved that his
di-tuuChi-om,ut measure D.. made "a
special order for Thursday ar 1880
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-04-25

one section of the country against
another and opposed the bill
Senator HUMPHREYS opposed the
measure.
Motion TO recommit was lost.
The bill was lost by vote Of %
to :.
Senator Beard had his statutory bill
for prohibition set for a special order
for next Thursday.
Bills on third reading.
Senate Bill No. l2l. by Henderson,
Made special order for Wednesday at
IA oClJ,h.
Senate Bin No "a. by Dayton-For
relief Of George r. Carter. sheriff Of
Citrus county for loss of fees. To en-
-.-s,1 bills.
Senate Bil No. l@2. by Davis by r,.
quest Ig,.oatlug sale or giving -Ha.
OF weapons To minors under lC years
OF age. ON table subject 10 call
Senate Bill 80. lGj-Rclatiug To the
right OF homestead To third reading
Senate Riu so. an. Dos M,Croary-
Relating 20 entry ou enclosure 10 hunt
or n-h. senator McCryary spoke iu
1,hl. of the bin
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-17
States Set Aside
Money for the
Corn Exposition
Nebraska Takes the Lead and May
Be Followed by Sister Com
monwealths.

Nebraska people think enough OF the
National Corn exposition to appropriate
public money to make it a success, the al
lowance of $1,000 made by the regents OF
the University Of Nebraska Thursday, max
ing 5000 which the state invests directly
or indirectly in the coming show at Omaha.
The legislature appropriated $1,000 for
the Corn Growers association, which will
assist in the holding of county contests
and a state show. The success of these
insures the success of the National Corn
exposition.
Then the regents appropriated $1,000 for
an educational exhibit of the experiment
stations and the school of agriculture at
the national show.
This investment OF 5000 by no means
represents what the Nebraska exhibits will
cost, but the 1000 of public money is more
than any other state In the United States
has yet appropriated for the National Corn
exposition.
Missouri is seriously considering appro-
priating a large sum Cor an exhibit at the
Omaha exposition, while North Dakota's
commissioner of agriculture has the power
to spend 81 900 or more for bringing exhibits
from his state to Omaha. 1t is thought he
will send a large exhibit, as Governor
Burke has interested himself in the ex-
position.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-17
FELLOW ENJOYS LIFE ON
CHECK THAT IS WORTHLESS
He Would Please Several Persons by
Sending Them His Present
Address.

Enjoying a cozy room and home cooking
for a few days and paying for the comforts
with a worthless check, from which he
secured some real coin in change. is said
to be the little game of a man who has
attracted the police to his operations.
Mrs. Harvey of a13 Cass street is re-
ported as being his latest victim and the
police say he has swindled other house
wives and keepers of boarding houses in
a similar way.
The name of the check artist, according
to the paper he has been distributing, is
Fred Mansuer. That name appears as the
person to whom they are made out on the
various checks passed by the stranger.
w. b.. Barker is the signature used as the
signer's.
The man who is being searched for by the
police is said to be Sc years of age, five
feet six inches in height, weighing $50
pounds, and with sallow complexion, two
gold front teeth, dark brown hair and
light brown eyes, and neat brown striped
clothes and black soft hat.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-17
New School
at Florence;
Teachers Raised
Board Lets Contract for BUILDING
and Increases Most of
Salaries.

Florence public school teachers are I,
have more salaries and a new building il
which to earn them.
The Board of Education at its meeting
Thursday night increased salaries on q
level OF about IS a month and let the con.
tract to II. Armstrong of South Omaha
for a building to cost, furniture and all
$4,000. The contractors bid was 49, se.
The board elected Miss Annie M. Diet.
rick, at a salary of $6 per month; Miss
Viola J. Meyer. at $40; Miss Maggie b.
Wright, at $40. and Miss Susan DeGrafT,
supervisor of music and drawing will put
in two days a week at SS5 per month. Miss
David, Miss Sidner and Miss Shepard will
also teach the coming year, having last
year signed two-year contracts. Miss
Josephine Carr resigned and Miss Edith b.
Derry Of Pierce was elected to the va
cancy at a salary Of $50 per month, Miss
Flint will continue as manual training
teacher two and one-half days a week at
$3.50 per month.
! The board rejected 10 per cent of the
brick delivered for the new building as not
being up to the contract. which called for
10S, 800 brick at 50 per 1000. f. o. b. Florence.
They were furnished by Fort Calhoun
people, who are disposed to fight the ac-
ton of the board. saying brick is as or
| dered and refusing to make any allow
ances.
The board will meet next Thursday even
ing to approve the bond and contract Of
Mr.. Armstrong and to rearrange the classes
for the coming year. AS there are now
forty TO sixty pupils in a class about the
only solution is to add one or more teachers.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-17
TREE PLANTING SEASON is ON
N~urserymen Are Reapfng Harves
Through Sales of shoots and slips
to Omaha Residents.

Tree planting season is at hand and all
over Omaha trees are being trsnsplanted
and new trees and shrubs set out. Several
nurseries have secured vacant lots in the
business district and are doing a flourish
ing business, the tree planting season in
this section being from about March 20 to
June l. The governor has set aside April
% as Arbor day, out the people of Omaha
are not waiting for that, but improving
their lawns now.
White birch is a great favorite in Omaha
and can be seen on all sides. Among the
shade trees are birch, boxelder. elm. maple,
sycamore, poplar, chestnut, heavenly trees,
mountain ash. cedar, weeping willow and
linden. The cherry is the most popular of
the fruit trees in this section, with peach
and apple running a close second.
Many people are making excursions to
Florence and the wild woods and bringing
down some Of the wild shrubs with which
the woods are filled.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-17
GREAT WORK OF GILA DAM
Project VIII Put over Half a Mil
lion Acres of Land Under
Irrigation.

F. e. Biles of Prescott, Ariz., is regis
tered at the Rome, enroute homeward from
the east.
1.-The big government irrigation dam
across the ella river is not yet complete.
but the work is being pushed on it
rapidly" said Mr.. Biles. when finished
the irrigation project will put over 500, 900
acres OF land under profitable cultivation.
THE CHA dam is about midway between
Prescott and Phoenix, and is one of the
largest pieces of work undertaken by the
government service. The land
will be thrown open for entry as soon as
the work is finished, which may be a year
or more.
THE land will produce all the citrus
fruits grown In California.
THE building of the dam has already in