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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
For Which Judge Frederick Imposes
a Heavy Fine.

Lynn Buchanan, the "ready-man 4"
of Money, who always has plen-
ty of meat to eat and good clothes to
wear, no matter what may be the fate
of other people, got wrong last week
and killed two Of the fine, bloodhound
dogs Of DR.. Kirby at Money.
The dogs, formerly the property of
Mr.. L. J. Henderson,, were splendid ami
mails, and were of special value to DR..
Kirby. 1t seems that the negro had
been kee ping his eye on the. dogs for
quite a while, and last week, while out
in the woods northeast Of Money, pro-
ceedcd to kill both.
When arraigned before Judge /. F.
Frederick, Lynn at first said that he
had killed them accidentally, but
finally came acrsss with the truth and
admitted that he had been DRINK and
took a shot or two with his pump CUR
at the dogs.
Judge Frederick gave him 500 and
80 days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
MRS. GREENWOOD
LEELORF is DEAD.
Grand Old Lady Dies at Her Home at
MaImaison tuesday.

Tt a indeed. sad news to hear of
the death of Mrs. Greenwood Lehore,
which took place Tuesday.
Mrs. Lefore was the wife of the IA
nous chieftain, Greenwood Lefore, for
whom the city of Greenwood and the
county of Lefere was named. She is
also the grandmother of Mr.. Harris l..
Ray and Mrs. Andrew Montgomery, who
reside in Greenwood, her own daughter
being the wife of Hon. ". L. Ray, of
Malmaison.
Quite a number of the friends and
relatives of the deceased attended the
impressive funeral services that were
held at Malmaison at $3.50 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon.
A sketch of this grand old lady will
appear in our next issue.
The Commonwealth joins in with the
many others in extending sincere con-
dolence to the bereaved ones in their
sad loss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

Mr.. Floyd A. Stevens was present in
behalf of the petition asking that the
bridge be located at Stevens Mill, but
he accepted the disposition of the Board
cheerfully.
The bridge matter between the Mon
ey and Shellmound petitioners was
finally settled at this session, the Board
deciding to locate a bridge at She'll
mound. This will be an iron drawbridge,
to cost s22,300.
The projection at Ashwood Ferry
which was to be erected at a cost OF
$4,000, was rejected, owing to the ex-
orbitant price the bidder submitted for
the construction of same.
The petitions of the citizens for a
bridge, to be located either at Roebuck
or French Bend Plantation, was passed
over to the December term, when the
matter can be considered at length.
Good petitions AVE been gotten up,
and will be fully discussed next
month. The petitioners who favor
Roehuck claim that it is the logical
point, inasmuch as it will be the most
central connection from all roads In
that district. The others contend that
the French Bend is the best location
Greenwood would be better benefited
by the location of this bridge at Roe
buck, as it would bring new trade tc
our city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
DON'T FORGET OUR
CHRISTMAS EDITION.
Our 1910 Christmas Edition to Be Bigger
and Better Than Ever.

The Commonwealth has already laid
up plans for the most comprehensive
Christmas Edition that was ever pub
lished in Greenwood. Last Xmas num-
Der was a bumper itself, but the man
agement is endeavoring to make this
the largest and best edition ever given
to the best people on the globe.
Because Of it's reputation of being
the most excellent advertising medium,
our hustling merchants always respond
literally, and fill a great portion of the
number with attractive advertisements
that never fail to bring returns. Owing
to the good price of cotton and seed
and the big corn crop, u merchants
naturally feel better than they did last
season at this time, and we expect a
still better patronage.
Fully 1900 copies will be printed, and
besides having a goodly share of adj
vertisements and general local news, it's
columns will be spiced with coptribu-
tions from several of our most promin-
ent citizens and ablest writer's. Con-
siderable attention will be devoted to
crops. and all good things possible will
be aimed at a prospective Lef1ore
County Fair or a ri-County Fair.
Summing it all up, it will be a most
appropriate gift from an a~ppreciative
which has been accorded \ most
liberal patronage from Greenwood and
the adjacent community. 1t will be an
excellent opportunity to extensively
advertise the Xmas goods you nave to
offer. It will guarantee the quality OF
the values to be found on your shelves,
and many shoppers will use this edi-
ton as a guide to their holiday shop
ping.
Our Xmas Edition will appear at least
tw O or three weeks prioruo Xmas Day
and will be the logical time to say the
deserving things about the stock you
want 10 disnase Of during "Yuletide.'
Wait For The Gommon EeaIth's Xmas
Holiday Nrnabee for best results.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
]. J. BROWN WAS
BOUND OVER.
Uo For Obtaining Money Under raise
From Sam j. Stein.

Judge Montgomery's Court was busy
Monday morning with the case OF the
State VS., ]. ]. Brown, and a good size
crowd was present to witness the dis
position of this important case.
The defendant, it seemed, was en-
deavoring to sell his patent on a nut
rail lock to some railroad or ~manufac-,
turing company, and in the meantime
was after some fishes. At first he re-
ceived the help of Mrs. S. c. Johnson,
of Phoenix. Yazoo county, who adV&nc-
ed him about $500 or $500 TO properly
introduce another invention the de-
PENDANT had started, in which she had a
one-tenth interest. Brown went TO
Moorhead and made representation to
q prominent merchant Of that town
that Mrs. johnson had been paid $4,000
for her share and interest in the patent
and tried to induce Mr.. Wallis to invest
in the scheme. Mr.. Wallis agreed, but
made his first payment in the shape o. a
draft, which was made on an Eastern
firm. Mr.. Wallis engaged this firm to
investigate the matter. They Informed
Mr.. Wallis that a man named Adams, in
Texas, had a fourth interest.
MI. Brown came to Greenwood about
the middle of last September, and in,
duced Mr.. Sam J. Stein to take a enc
third interest in the patent. for which
Mr.. Stein paid him 5000 cash and a note
for S400. Mr.. Stein made this invest
ment upon the representation made in
the letters Brown had, boosting his
patent, and also a receipt from Mrs s
c. Johnson, showing that he had bought
out her share aud interest in the same
and upon the fact that lie (Stein) was
to have a one-third interest in the pat
emit. 1t turned out, according to Mrs
Johnson's testimony, that the receip1
from her was a forgery, that she hat
no interest in the nut rail lock, ane
that the letters the defendant hat
where from various and sundry railroad
companies which fail to do business a
any point, which letters all made al
offer t Brown of from $40, 900 t.
$780, 900 for the patent.
The State had a strong case agains
the defendant, SO Judge d. ?. Mont
gomery bound him over to await tn
action of the grand jury. under a thou
sand dollar bond. The prosecution
was represented by Hon. W. M. Whit
tington and the County Attorney, Will
the defendant was represented b,
Messrs. Paddison & Reed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
IS gaa: Dog NANCY?

K.as, NANCE Fills vii: cure him
Ha viii STOP scratching in three days
ard lie cured i. from seven to twelve
days Cure guaranteed, and no trouble
to -. Price, soc per box.
Isass Germ Lotion, q wonderful dis
oogs7y. kills feas, lice, chicken mites,
etc, soc per bottle.
Ross AntisenIic Soap keeps the skin
sna ,oat healthy.
Rrss' ysrnifuge removes the worms.
Sold in Greenwood By ST. Raines and
& n Chandler.
Mil us yo.r crdeE
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
Saves an Iowa Mans Life.

The very grave seemed to yawn be-
fore Robert Madsen, Of West BnrIIng-
ton Iowa. when. after seven weeks in
the hospital, four of the best physicians
gave him up. Then was shown the
marvellous curative power OF Electric
Bitters. For, after eight months OF
fr;ghtful suffering from liver trouble
and yellow j.undice, getting no help
from other remedies or doctors. five
bo,ties of this m~atckless medicine
COMPLETELY cured me. It is positively
guaranteed for Stomach, Liver or hid
ney trouo .es, and it never disappoints.
Only soc at all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
Dates for Criminal Cases.

Money court, Judge L F Fredericks. 6rst
and third Saturdays.
Minter city court. Judge ] J Sims, first and
third Tuesdays.
Schlater court, Judge W E Ethridge second
and fourth Wednesday,.
Greenwood court, Judge ID p Montgomery
every Friday.
Itta Bena court, Judge X f Low, every
Thursday.
Sidoh court, Judge r w Hatch, second and
fourth Saturdays.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
City Council Proceedings.
NOVEMBER SESSION.

Be it remembered that on the first
Tuesday in November the City Council
efshe city Of Greenwood held its Novem-
her session at tbs city ha!l,there being
present Gid Montjoy, mayor, chief of
police r. L. Miller, aldermen W +.
Bell, j. II. Ellington, John A. Shute, W.
NJ. Wilmington and B. L. Young, Clerk
and assessor r. Il. Hicks, ST., Attorney
e. v. Hughston, Street Commissioner
". L Carr, Fire Chief Len Halder,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

Money court, first and third Tuesday.
Mlnter City court. first and third Monday.
Schlater court, first and third Wednesday.
Greenwood court, first and third Thurs
day.
Itta Bena court. second and fourth Mon
day.
Sidon court, second and fourth Thursday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
Will Promote Beauty.

Women desiring beauty get wonder
help from BuckIen' Arnica Salve.
It banishes pimples, skin eruptions,
sores and boils. 1t makes the skin soft
and velvety. 1t glorifies the face. Cures
sore eyes, cold sores cracked lips and
chapped hands. Best for burns, scalds,
fever sores, cuts, bruises and piles. Csc
at all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
Get On the Safe Side.

There's no uneasinsss of adversely,
you feel safe when you deposit your
money in the Savings Department of
the Bank of Le1ore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

Illustrated books and Myrtle Reeds
most popular gift books at c. f. GIL
LESPIE & cos.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11
For Sale.

One handsome, birds-eye maple, bed
room suit, blan new, for sale at a real
bargain. Apply at this office to X.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

Treasurer r. L. Sims, Patroimen {. T..
Bonner, ]. ". Slack and ]. s. Parker,
and reporter J. 6. Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

lHe lollo"11S dSOoolItS "SIO iio"cA |
Gid Montioy, mayor. salary --~~-. 100 90
r L Miller, marshal, $3.50. 20 90
c L Bonner, police 1890 10 90
J W Slack, police, 1865 70 90
J S Parker, police, 1890 SO 90
r Fl Hicks, clerk, 25 90
r H Hicks, assessor, 81 SO
WR Bell, alderman.....- 5 90
] Fl Ellington, .-..-.-- 5 90
Jno A Shute, --...--- 5 90
W NJ Wilmington - 5 90
B L Young, - s 90
W I Carr, street com'r ------ 10 90
W B Dickins, health officer --- % 90
Fl B Carter, ~janitor school $500. GO 90
Ella Wagner, ~janitor school 49, 8 90
Len Halder, fire chief -...---. so 90
Sam Cobb, assistant go 90
Chas Hamilton, ---. so 90
G'wood Light Co. lgts school 49,. 5 90
Kings Daughters appropriate IS oG
Cumb. Tel. Co. service 3 rs
Valley Tel. Co. service---- 2 Is
J T Herrord, sergeant ---.--.-- $50 GO
Mrs Jennie Cobbs, feeding
prisoners s 90
r L Miller, commissions---..-$ 5 70
Gulf Refining Co, oil.~- 7 so
j NJ Parker, convict sergeant. s 80
" M Peteet, insurance-- 4 50
r II Hicks, costs.- 7 90
Greenwood Gro Co, feedstuf II 40
West Disinfecting Co, acct --.. As 90
Cumberland Tel Co, service $1,000 IL IS
S r Young, mdse --. l 45
T G Garrett, board convicts--- 6 So
Free Lewis. witness fee- 2 90
Delta Machine Works, acct .- 2 As
G A Myers, biacksmithing ----. Il 90
Gid Montioy, refund---- 20 10
G. E Wright coal. ....... 2o4 90
c E Saunders, articles for school II so
Milton Bradley, mdse school. IA 81
Atlas Refining Co, disinfectant. 6 "a
The Enterprise Printing Co $1,000. 50 IS
Yazoo Val Tel Co, service --- 2 IS
S L McGinnis & Co, school blg..22oo 90
W l Carr, street labor 225 90
The Mayor was authorized to execute
Mayors note for $4,000 to make pay
ment new negro school building.
Lee Arterbury was authorized to
advertise and sell the old negro school
property, the city agreeing to pay him
for the advertising and 10 per cent. on
sale, if sold.
Reports Of r L Miller, tax collector;
DR. W B Dickins, health officer, r L
Sims, treasurer, and " | Carr, street
commissioner were ~raceived and an
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

The Commonwealth, $3.50 per year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-11-11

The following accounts were allowed:
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-15
A GOOD CHOICE.

Prof. H. T: Healing, for sixteen
Years the editor of the A. NJ. E. Re
view, was elected president of West
ern University at the meeting of the
trustees in 0uindaro Kama Thia eIec-
ton places al the head of the uniyer-
sity a man of unusual ability, one of
the strongest laymen in the African
Methodist Episcopal church. He is a
finished scholar and teacher. He is a
man OF such personality that the stu
dents will be lifted up and receive that
impetus toward clean, forceful, useful
living that means more than the mere
knowledge of books.
Western University has happily
reached that stage in development
when it is ripe to receive the serv-
ices Of a man like Prof. Healing. His
organizing ability and professional eff
hciency will find the field fallow to
his efforts. His election means the
dawn of new era for the school. so
that while it was already ranking well
up among the schools fostered by the
A. NJ. E. church, being the special
product Of the Fifth Episcopal district
it will now grow, until its influence
will be a potent factor in the race de-
velopment of the middle West. Bishop
Grant and the trustees of Western
University have made a most happy
choice.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-15

resolve and good motives of a mass
OF Independent voters would com
mand admiration of all parties. 1t
would be the most powerful bid for
consideration. But in real life, here
in Denver and everywhere, independ-
ence is the refuge of the political
turncoat. Men too weak to stand up
for their principles wander around
looking for the millennium. Men too
venal to be sincere claim to be indie
pendent as point of advantage
whence they can go where the most
money lies. If party is bad it may
be reformed. Independent move
ments, however sincere, are fieeting
They last but for day.
The Negro stands in dire political
peril His rights are already lost in
the states of the greater population
He needs a strong defense. Some
dominant party must be our protect
or. 1t is good sense for us to win
that protection quickly before the dis
aster comes.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-15
WE BELIEVE IT BECAUSE THEY
SAY so

We sympathize with the Democrats
Of Colorado. When their legislature
and governor failed to do what the
Iarty said it would do in the regular
legislative session that was hard. It
is always hard to be shown up. But
when Governor Shafroth decided to
call al extra session, they were torn
between hope and fear, hope that he
would change his mind, and fear that
il he did not, the legislature would
again fail to make good. Now the
worst is accomplished. Initiative and
referendum is the most that will come
out of sixty days of legislating. The
situation is really so bad that the Re
publican press needs only to repeat
what Democracy says of itself to
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-15
THE RIGHT COURSE

The more we see Of the evil results
of present day political methous
among our people, the surer we are
that the. times demand a larger par
ticipation in politics by the whole
race. The withdrawal OF general in
terest in elections and the consequent
lessening of the benefits we receive
from them, is an invitation for the
shysters with their theories to take
hold. 1t is an opportunity for greedy
politicians. If the masses would
only make the most of opportunity as
do the politicians, there would be less
of these harpies.
Consider the growth of independ-
ence among colored voters. The great
majority of us are Republicans from
sentiment or from reason. Yet it is
the current nostrum these days to
turn Independent to right the wrongs
done us by our party. If it was clear
that all reasonable methods had been
exhausted wlInin the party, the need
of going outside would be evident
But where it is the dropping away o.
proper political activity, and the SUD-
stitutiOn of political tricKery and spu-
rious leadership, that is the cause OF
our ills, The statesman believes the
remedy lies. in return to healthy
activity again. A people who one by
one express their opinions at the polls
cannot be offered for sale, much less
be sold. The fraud is too evident.
But people who stay at home might
as well realize now that they have
self-constituted bosses who handle
them like they were poems. There is
no use bewailing the low princil
that begets such rascality, it is an &C
complished fact. 1t is condition
that must be met.
Therefore, believing that this is the
cause underlying our political discon-
tent, we appeal to voters to bestir
themselves. The so-called independ-
ence which many have seized upon as
cure-all is really only protest
against the shortcomings Of the Re
publican party. 1t does not arise
from disagreement with the policies
of that party, or even with the men,
but is strictly a protest against the
neglect of the Negro.
The Statesman has tried the indie
pendent route as means of causing
the Republican party to face about IN
its treatment of Negroes. Then it has
gotten inside the party ranks ana
tried to accomplish the same result,
We no longer believe what will be ell
.fective, for we know that good party
work and sound race defense has
brought results far in excess of inue-
pendence. We do not feel that our
loyalty to the party binds US not to
condemn any individual Republican
who is wrong. No party name or nom
ination can change a bad man into a
good one. At the same time, this
country is made up of give and take.
We trust to give largely to Republi-
can success, and expect and deserve
to receive largely from it. We be
lieve that the Negro race can afford
to be active in the party which is its
choice and that this course presents
greater possibilities than independ-
ence.
Theoretically independence is bet
ter than it is practically. The high
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-15
ID and Lawrence SITS.

Wednesday night, complete change of Moving Picture
and the daring feat of Major g. c. Sample the great Bareback
Rider
Thursday night Southeers Night Every one from the Sum-
ny South will register his or her town city and state
Friday night, Old Settlers Night Handsome prize for the
oldest settler in the house. Awarding prizes on all articles
Mrs. E. Morris the noted MIliner of 1858 Stout St.
will have beautiful booth filled with wears Mrs.
Thomas Clingman will have booth with fine DISPLAY
of her Hand Painted China
will be something doing every night and every minute
Note the regular for entries and articles for ex
hbtion and their nights The Chicago Film Exchange will fur
nsh Rev Williams with superior pictures every night ex
cept Tuesday.
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-03-25
Easter. COrsetS

We are SOL, agents for the famous ". q 3
Corsets. This ideal corset will meet every re.
ouirenent as to ut and style. Slender women
I IS we'll as those Of average figures. will find the
erect form corsets are the finest obtainable cor,
set and a distinct model for each bnild Of wonl-
an We will make q special Easter Sale price
on all Corsets. sss
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-03-25
Muslin. UJf1de rWear

We have 8 hand some line Of Ladies' Muslin
Underwear bought direct from the he factory,
which we purchased before the advance ~ price
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-03-25
Easter Foot Wear

Ladies', Mems, Boys and Children's fine ne
Shoes, We are showing our new line Of Spring
Oxfords, representing the best shapes ana
STYLES. the newest, freshest and most desirable
feathers III. Patents, Gun Metal, Suede, Ians,
Vici and Oxblood, which were selected with
care. We have themi in Ties, Pumps, Buttons ,1
and Buckles.
Misses black and tan straps and Ok 0O~
fords, worth 1.25, Easter sale price,. 49,
Misses black and tan straps and Ok x
fords. worth 1.50 and 1G5, sale price AeS.
Misses black vici, tan and patent Ok 10
fords and Straps, worth zoo and 20 = z : -
Misses vici tan and patent Oxfords . %
and Straps, worth $50 and 800 - 80 -
Ladies' patent yci, tan and oxblood I 20
ankle straps and ties 200 and 20, : . -,
Ladies' yici and tan Oxfords, worth 70
4. SO and Its, Easter sale price = AZ - = e
Ladies' patent, vici, tan ankle strap d7'9 . 40
ties and pumps worth 800 sale price 80 49,
Ladies' patent, Wei and tan straps z 8
and O xfords, worth $50 ..E. sale price - 2 80
Mems Grossett, Stacy Adams, Claddock Terry
and Friedman helbys Shoes will be sold &C
|cordingly: 8
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-03-25
Brilliant Assebage Of New Spring Goods Ladies and Mems Wearing
AnDare, ETC., which will Eclipse all Previous Efforts

and we will offer them to you at q great reduc
ton. We have prepared a special cataltog
giving description and price Of each garment,
which we will be glad to mail you upon request.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-19

II you have sI5o or more. select
your lot in East 81. Johns and /
will build your home complete ae-
eording TO your plans; balance you
pay in monthly installments like
rent at only S per cent. ! have
plans to select from. This is an
opportunity for you to get a home
that you cannot overlook. See
]. ]. KARR. Architect,
y block east OF Newport station.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-19

Dick Perrine returned Sunday
from an extended trip through the
Middle West. visiting the Dako,as,
Nebraska. Kansas, Missouri and
other more southerly states. Dick
reports a fine trip and seeing bush
els OF sights. Prosperity every
where, but no place quite as good
as home.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-19

w. L. Pope is erecting a small
dwelling on Mohawk street. RIB,
Rice is also erecting a nice residence
on Allegheny.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-19

+. Il. Zook has secured the con-
tract for building four cottages for
the Empire Improvement Co. in
East St Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-19

l.. N. Deveraux Is erecting a
cozy home on Stafford street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-08-19

c. o. Churchill is having a neat
habitation built on Fox street.
The Delta independent., 1910-06-10
An Amateur of Wives.

Luther Burbank. at the cactus din
ner that he recently gave in Santa
Rosa. said:
LAS we all see. the fruit of the cac-
tus is not bad. Some people. though.
would turn from cactus with horror.
Tastes differ. One man, such man
as myself. for instance. finding a sim
gle wife too many, remains unmarried.
Another man. like Cetewayo. finds a
thousand wives scarcely enough.
When Woseley conquered Cete-
wayo. he took nearly all his wives
away from him. believe he left the
monarch only a half-dozen or there
abouts.
"Cetewayo. day after day. sent pite-
Gus messages to Wolseley. pleading
for the rest of his wives. but the Brit
ish soldier refused sternly.
when Wolseley came to leave the
country, Cetewayo. in desperation.
sent this message to him:
"If you will not send me any more
wives, will you not. at least, be enough
of a gentleman to exchange the six
have for six others?'"