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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
GENERAL NEWS,

Governors of the states, who closed
their conference in Washington, con
slider their sessions a school for them,
rather thar an opportunity to recon-
mend national legislation.
Battling Nelson celebrated probably
his last appearance in public prior to
meeting Ad Wolgast in California next
month by delivering a knockout to
Eddie Lang, he Chicago lightweight
at Memphis Athletic club.
twenty men engaged in boring a
tunnel through a small mountain near
Cold Springs, to form a part of the
aqueduct which is to supply water to
New York city from the Croton dam.
were about to leave their task, prepar-
atory to setting off almost a ton. of
nl~troglycerin, when the explosive was
mysteriously fired. Fifteen of the
workmen were killed and the other
five were seriously injured.
Forty-three persons are dead and
n1nety-two are injured as a result of
a wreck on the Canadian Pacific Rail
road near WILDWOOD, Ont. Two
coaches, a diner and a first-class dav
coach plunged from a bridge across
the Spanish river. Not a person in the
two cars escaped. The ~plunging of
the diner and the day coach into the
river threw the other coaches OF the
passenger train from the track. Some
OF these rolled down a steep embank-
ment. The cars caught fire. A num-
Der persisted in the flames.
While hunting quail near Natchez.
Miss, Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis
Ind, former national Democratic chair
man. was accidentally shot and SO
verely wounded in the face and shoul
der by Harry Norton, his private SEQ
rotary.
Gov. A. O.. Eberhart of Minnesota h
sued a proclamation calling a stata
congress on conservation and agricul
ture in ST. Paul March 1919.
The Denver (Col.) Gas and Electric
Company announces a voluntary re-
duction in rates of Ill per cent on
electricity and 10 per ent on a
That senatorial opposition to tho
postal savings bank bill and that the
measure will become a law at this SEES.
sion OF congress was the announce
ment made from the White House
after a conference between President
Taft and members of the senate com.
mittee on post offices and postroada
For the third time the house OF rem
resentatives passed bill giving ser.
arate statehood to the territories Of
New Mexico and Arizona. The vote
was taken amid applause. The All
n Of opposition to the measnr~
was the most striking feature Of the
debate. -
Six of the police dogs In New YORK.
are said to have acquired q taste for
strong drink because ! bartender q
the district where they work has hae,,
giving them liquor.
The Lumber Carriers association az
the Great Lakes held its annual meef.
tns In Detroit
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
IMPORTANT news
notes OF A WEEK
LATEST HAPPENINGS THE WORLD
OVER TOLD IN TENTED
FORM.
EVENTS HERE AND THERE
Condensed Into a Few Lines for the
PerusaI of the Busy Man.
Latest Personal Infor-
nation.
PERSONAL,

Warren Grand, a 14-year-old East
Orange On. j. lad, has built ar air
ship of the Bleriot type, in which he
will begin flights when the weather
moderates. The machine is construc-
ted of aluminium and bamboo.
Roosevelt for speaker of the house
of representatives. This is the latest
decision reached as to What shall be
done with our ex-presidents?" accord
ing to a report that has spread nom
members of congress.
William J. ("Fingy") Corners will
be asked by a New York legislative
committee to tell how he acquired pos
session of 100000 worth of United
States Independent Telephone Com
pany stock.
Arthur SHIRLEY, six years old, whose
mother gave her blood by TRANSMISSION
process to save his life, is dead in
New York from wounds inflicted by
the maniac murderer who has been
terrorizing a Gotham suburb.
William Beverly Murphy. SO years
old, one of the best-known paper
manufacturers in the middle west,
died from cancer of the stomach at
Appleton, Wis, after a long illness.
Mrs. Elsie Sigel, widow Of Gen.
Franz Sigel of cival-war fame, and
grandmother of Elsie Sigel, who was
murdered last August by a Chinaman,
is dead at New York. She never had
been told of her granddaughter
death.
Bishop Cyrus D.. Foss of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, who has been
honored by every Protestant denom-
nation, was stricken with paralysis
while riding in a trolley car in Phila-
delph1a and is In a critical condition.
Miss Marjorie Gould, the beautiful
young daughter of Mr.. n Mrs.
George J.. Gould, is to be the wife of
Anthony J. Drexel. Jr, of Philadel-
phfa. The engagement was announced
by the parents Of the bride-to-be.
When Clifford Pfnchot, ex-forester of
the United States, walked to the ros-
trum at the meeting of the Civic fed
Grafton at Washington he was ac-
corded q reception that bordered on
riot.
Nathan Straus, the New York mer-
chant and philanthropist, has broken
down ~nervously under the strain Of
lighting for the c%hildren's tubercu-
losls preventorium at Lakewood, N. J..
William Averin Hartman and Van
derbllt Webb are Yale freshmen, who
stand at b head Of their class, &C
cording to the scholarship announce
ments.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
4 COLD IN A DAY

And Cures any Cough that % Curable.
Noted p~hysielan's Formula.
This IL said to be the most effective
remedy for coughs and colds known to
science. Two ounces Glycerine: half
ounce Concentrated Pine; Put these
into half . pint Of good whiskey and
use in doses Of teaspoonful to q table
spoonful every four hours. Shake bot
tie well each time" Any druggist has
these ingredients In stock OF will
quickly get them from his Wholesale
house. The Concentrated Pine Is q
special pine product and comes only
in half ounce walls each enclosed in an
air tight case: But be sur it is labeled
Concentrated" This formula cured
hundreds here last winter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
GUINNESS HEIRS GET SIS, O0O
''Murder Farm Sold and Proceeds
Distributed.

La Porte, Ind.-Three heirs of Mrs.
Belle Guinness, n owner of the muir
der farm" near LaPorte, are to receive
more than $4,000 from her estate by
the final report of the executor. They
are Mrs. Byrnhild Larsen, Chicago, and
Petera Paulsen Moen and Peter Paulsen
Storzeth of Norway.
The executor found $1,000 in cash,
sold the personal property for nearly
$500 and the murder farm" on which
the bodies of ten persons, slain by Mrs.
GUINNESS for their money, were buried,
for $4,000. To the heirs of Andrew
Helgelein, of Aberdeen, N. D., the last
victim of the murderess, $3,25O was
paid. Various expenses added to this
used up the remainder of the total es-
tate of $3.50, except $a,239.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
TREASURY HONORED LEI.
PostoMce at Newport News Was
Closed on January 10.

Closed on January 10.
MISUNDERSTANDING that the Gus
tom house at Newport News, Va, had
been closed during January 10, the birth
day of Gen. Robert E. Lee, with the ex-
ception of two hours, with permission of
the treasury department, Secretary Mac
Veagh Monday sent to the senate a com
munication in response to the Hepburn
resolution calling upon the secretary for
information.
Secretary MacVeagh stated that the
closing was authorized on the represen-
tation of the collector at Newport News
that as the day was a State holiday,
most of the business houses in Newport
News would he closed. He added that it
was customary to grant permission to
close custom houses or State holidays
to the extent that public business would
permit.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
THREE CADETS DISMISSED.
Taft Approves Finding on Men Who Got
Drunk.

Observation-Disclosures Taft Monday
approved the recommendations of the
superintendent of the Naval Academy at
Annapolis for the dismissal of the mid
Nshipmen, James NJ. Whitehead of New
Jersey, Scott Lynn of Utah and Grover
G. Clevenger of Missouri, all charged
with intoxication during the Christmas
holidays. They were on the eve of be
ing graduated.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Lower Prices Abroad.

Washington.-@I am gathering proof
which will show that American farm
products are being sold cheaper abroad
than they are in this country declared
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson at the
high cost of living" hearing before .
subcommittee of the house COMMITTEES
on the District of Columbia. Mr.. Wilson
gave strong evidence to show that the
producer at the present time wa getting
. little more than formerly for his food
products, while the ultimate consumer
was paying IN excessive price.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Bad Breath

''For months I had great trouble with my
stomach and used all kinds of medicines.
by tongue has been actually as green as
grass, my breath having a bad odor. Two
weeksagoa friend recommended Cascarets
and after using them I can willingly and
cheerfully say that they have entirely
cured me. I therefore let you know that ]
shall recommend them to any one suffer
ing from such troubles. "-Chas. II. Hal
perm, ia E. 9TH St., New York, N. Y.
CUT THIS OUT, mail 1t with your adj
dress to Sterling Remedy Company, Chi.
cago. Illinois. and receive a handsome
gold Bon Bon FREE. 81
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Farmers to Retaliate.

Dwight, Kans.-W. 1. Swami, a live
stock raiser, issued 10000 circular letters
to farmers in Kansas, Iowa, Illinois and
Missouri, calling for delegates to hold a
meeting in Kansas City to retaliate
against the unions that lave instigated
a meat boycott in that city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

VAAO AAOOA W W
my heart futtering
and / could not even
receive q letter.
month / had
q bearing down
sensation, as if the
lower parts would
out. Lydia E.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound has
my nerves a
great deal of good
and has also
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
NEGRO AT WEST POINT.

For First Time in Is Years-TrOuble
Anticipated.
West Point, n. West Point is con-
fronted with the possibility of having
soon to admit a negro as a cadet. The
negro, Ollie R. Smith, of Cheyenne, Wyo,
has been named as the alternate for the
next Wyoming vacancy. Senator Clark
of Wyoming made the appointment. The
older officers say hat the entrance of a
negro cadet into the corps has always
occasioned trouble.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
MORE
PNKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Oronogo, MOI was simply q ner-
vous wreck. / could not walk across
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
A Change at Least.

A change of tenors had been made
in the church choir. Eight-year-old
Jessie, returning from the morning
service, was anxious to tell the news.
"Oh, mother" she exclaimed, I'VE have
a new terror in the choir!"-Wom-
ms Home Companion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

Nobody will use other peoples ex-
%perience, nor has any of his own till
it is too late to use it.-Nathaniel
Hawthorne.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

Cheap notoriety often turns out to
be an expensive luxury.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

For Headache Try Hicks capudine.
Whether from Colds, Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's ~Liquid-pleas-
ant to ake-Effects Immediately. 10, Is
and Soc at Drug Stores.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

FOR DEEP SEATED COLDS and coughs.
Aliens Lung Balsdm cures when all other remedies
fail. This old reliable medicine has been sold for
over 40 years. Csc, Soc, 81 90 bottles. All dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS.
PAZO O1NTMENTi is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching. Blind. bleeding or Protruding Piles in
6to IA day or money refunded. SOC.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

Mel who have advice to give are
never stingy with it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
JUST THE SAME.

JonesI love you.
Miss Heiress Tottle-But I am
worth millions!!
Jones-I love you for all that!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Mississippi News


Lewis Dennis, who killed Circuit Clerk
John White, in Raymond several years
since, and who was tried in Kinds county
and sentenced to hang, after his case
was reversed by the supreme court and
remanded for new trial and by q change
of venue tried in Madison county a
year ago, convicted and sentenced to
eight years in the penitentiary, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter and was SEN
fenced by Judge Potter to two years in
the penitentiary. The case is a noted
one, and has been pending for seven
years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

Hon. j. B. Yellowly, supervisor of the
census for the Eighth district of Missis-
sippi, is having a busy time arranging
for the preliminaries for the enumera-
gin with OF April Is next. While the
people were rather slow at first in the
matter of applying for positions as nu-
merators, there is no lack of them now,
the list including women as well as
men, and, as a rule, they include per-
sons who seem well qualified for the
duty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

One hundred and eighty-three dollars
is the result of a little extra energy on
the part of an enterprising farmer living
near West IN three-quarters of an acre
planted in turnips. He has already sold
sixty-fve buggy-loads of turnips and
salad in the home market, netting him
$14O cash. He estimates that he will
get twenty loads more that will net him
$43, making a total of 1888. This is
equal to $244 per acre.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15
TROOPS SPEED TO SCENE
OF THREATENED CLASH
Three Hundred Mexieans Are &c
ported to Be Marching to AVenee
Lynehing Of Countryman.

ROCK SPRINGS. Texas. Nov. 10
Eighty ranchmen and cowboys start
ed from here early today 10 head on
the force OF 900 Mexicans who are
reported to be marching from Las
vacas, Mexico, 10 avenge the burn
ing of Antonio Rodriguez. The Texans
are riding rapidly 10 intercept the
Mexicans As they advanced toward
the Rio Grand. the Texans we're join
ed by groups of men eager 10 engage
the invaders from across the border.
Rangers are being rushed here to
prevent a-clash between the determin-
ed ranchmen and Mexicans. The stu
alton is the most serious of the many
recent conflicts on the border in re
cent years.
Gov Campbell ordered that troops
be rushed here from San Antonio.
The Rangers will reach Rock Springs
about noon tomorrow under the lead
ership of Capt John b. Hughes. vino
Tor the last % years has been run
ming down border criminals.
The governors action followed a
Communication with the sheriff OF Ed
wards county in which the executive
was urged TO direct the states pat
rOl forces 10 restore order.
Two more MeXicans were killed here
last night. In retaliation. il is believed.
Tor the dissertation of the American
nag In Mexico City and in Guadlajara.
Mex. During the past week Damian
Rios, restaurant keeper a. Giddings,
30 miles east of here. was shot on HIS
way home from work. A Mexican
FORMER, 10 miles east. was killed by
two Negro BOYS.
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15
n|tL OEPORT
UNDEsIRABLES
attorney General CO-operates IN
Plan To Send Back Public Charges
Who Are Barred BY Law

LANSING, Mich, Nov. l5,-ISpe-
'ciaD-The generals depart
ment is cooperating with the inspee-
Tors ir charge OF the United States
|fmmigration service at Detroit ana
SAUL Ste Marie. in an effort TO secure
the names of all undesirable aliens
who are now at the various county
farms and state institutions. with
view of returning large number OF
Foreigners who have became state or
county charges.
Printed blanks are being distribu,
ed throughout the state and every
nrobate Judge, superintendent OF couh
~ poor farms and superintendent OF
nsylums will receive one, which ne
"a expected TO MI ont and send 10 the
immigration Offices. The reports IN
the lower peninsula will be sent 10
Detroit and those north OF the straits
will go TO the inspector in charge aL
the 500.
Under the immigration laws OF the
United States. il is possible 10 de
mort any alien who is affected from
3nsanity or any contagious or danger
Gus disease. and where is is discCv-
cred that the foreigners have become
state or county charges efforts viii
be made 10 send them back 10 their
native country The steamship com
panies that brought them 10 America
will be compelled TO bear the expense
81 the return trip For the past
three years the attorney-generals de-
partment has been working quietly
along this line in conjunction with
the immigration officers, and now 4
determined effort will be made 10 rid
state of all these undeslrables
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15

II you want 10 laugh till The tears
un down your cheeks and your sides
ache from sheer exhaustion YOU can 4;
aiford to miss the Miles bill This week
It's ali on account of mule, plump
sieek long cared Missouri donkey
named Maude and introduced a.
the original Maude" of "hee-haw
fame. She is an integral part OF
Blake's comedy circus. which closes
the show. aud the efforts OF Two young
men TO ride her for the promise OF a
dollar for every minute they remain
on her back provides the fun. Mon
day : audiences fairly screamed al The
efforts OF the Merry volunteers one OF
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15

his son-in-law's home berause the lat
tor thinks The old mans habits are q
bad influence for the children As a
biz of character work, Mr. Owens
portrayal OF this type, So common In
real lie but 50 seldom seen on The
stage. rarely has been equaled in
vaudeville. Nj owen is supported
by Minnie Hoffman, as the daughter.
4 G. Winn. as the son-in-law. and
Earl Mcdonald as Joe Marley, a
neiehbor. who saves the old man from
the pOOrhOuse.
.Wiltarti's Temple of MuSfr- Is rhC
third big feature OF the bill IL is
about the most pretentious act OF Its
Kind ever seen here Most of the
instruments introduced are novelties
original with the producer {. II. vii
lard. and they are played by four eN-
ceedingly charming young women
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15

whom finally managed Ia hang on for
ful minute Everyone asreed that
the dollar was well earned There
have been many animal acts on the
local vaudeville stage In recent sea
sons. but none OF them has anything
on Prof Blake's aggre cation. which
comprises besides Maude. mann.
Der of splendidly trained ponies, dogs
and monkeys one of the CANNES
distinguished itself b. turning a back
somersault from IA high standard aud
landing ON the back OF pony Thef"
Is also am educated hdhoon that rides
HCyCIp aud impCfsOUareS a durtuT-
There are really three headlners
on The current bill and they divide
houors An act worthy OF special
praise is the dramatic playlet, The
Bencdicuon. with the author Fran.
cis owen. in the leading role. that Of
an uld soldier who is turned out OF
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15

One of the novelties consists or sci
OF genuine circular saws and the mu
SD produced, with the accompaniment
OF Spectacular lighting effects Is re
markably pleasing \ pipe organ
played with stout cords instead OF
keys. is the big hit OF the numbef.
however
Juhasz the near great magician
keeps the audience I'm an uproar with
his burlesQue magic interspcrsed With
some real tricks Belle Gordon altd
AL Barber combine clever bag punch.
ing and excellent -vioiin playing In 4
novel manner. As manipulator of
the inflated pigskin. Miss Barber is a
marvel. keeping three bags going a.
once. two in the air and one ON ;hs
floor The Two Mascots, petite
young singers ana dancers, round out
"A bill OF uniform excellence
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15
MUCH INTEREST IN RECITALs.
Clarence Eddy Makes Two Appear
anees in Detroit This Week.

There is marked interest in the
Detroit appearance OF Clarence Eddy
the noted organist, who will give Two
organ recitals in the North Baptist
lchurch, Friday evening. NOV is, ana
saturday afternoon. Nov ~ In the
evening concert. Mr.. Eddy Will have
the assistance OF Arthur Russell ana
lin the afternoon. Mrs. Granville Filler
nOprano. will be the sOloist. Both are
among Detroits best known singers.
Tickets for the recitals have been
placed on sale in Grinnell's. OF may be
had from members OF the North Bsp-
fist church under whose auspices Mr..
Eddy will come to this city. A glance
lthrough the program which Mr. Eddy
will play for his opening concert and
which is here given, discloses not
only the wellknown organ master
pieces but many that are quite new
and dedicated TO Mr.. Eddy The pro-
gram follows:
Fantasia and fugue in G minor
(Bach) prelude in ID minor. tCleram-
baultl: "Soeur Monique.' (CouperinD:
Toccata in F major new. tCraw-
ford. basso soho. Morning Hymn. "
tIIenschen. Arthur Russell. "Exal-
ration" (Foerster) "In Springtime -
ltfoIlins) Autumn" (Lyont. Varia.
tiDns de Concert. tBonnetl, tall new
and dedicated 10 Clarence Eddy;
Sonata in + minor new tRogers) /,
Eocturne in b minor. tFootel; Scher-
- In Il major. (Widor); basso solo.
+Pro Peacatis" and "Stabat Mater.
flossiniD. Arthur Russell; by the
Sea (Schubertl, (arransed by Clar-
tnce Eddy. Contrasts. new, (Ei-
8hr); "Eyensong." new, Johnston {;
FESTIVAL march. tnewl. lFaulkesl
Idedicated to Clarence EDDY
The Detroit times., 1910-11-15
THE STAGE
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

Il Is very serious and weighty
problem that is proposed i'm the De
troit this week. one that mas puzzled
some OF the greatest minds of all time
II is best stated in The title of the
play, l. Matimouy Failure?' This
is sniGhtly lhee-act farce. adapted
from The German anG produced by
David lielascO As German iarces ar"
the best farccs written now adays, anu
as David Belasco Is a master 0f stage
orait tine combination of the Two life
s2ats thoroughly entertam,ng pro.
duction
The work ~ David Belascu Is seen
all through The play The clever lizzie
touches thai are added 10y The stage
business. gesture. srimace ga A
turn OF the situation are responsible
in great part for The success at the
lines.
The basis OF the farce is original \
lawyer who Is eng sed To setde mp
the affairs OF The late Justice of The
pesce. who was the chief marrying OF
hciJl in The suburban illage OF Rose
dale 0isc, vcrs that a was the habit OF
the late Justice ia spend a part Of each
year on hunting expeditions durIng
which time his clerk performed the
marriages OF course all the marriages
performed by the clerk were void. and
the staid old married citizens OF the
village found themselves suddenly re
lieVed from their marital VOWS.
This is where the sest OF the great
institution OF matrimouy comes In.
Couples who have for Years been per
fectly resigned 10 their bonds lind that
they nave chance 10 make neT
terms Haupecked husbands and
neglected wives suddenly tind them
selves in l. position 10 assert their
rights. The men march off In a body
to the inn leaving the women alone.
Their resolution soon weakens. how
ever. anu they return. whereupon the
women march If 10 the inn and leave
the men 10 take care OF the house
work Of course this situation cannot
last forever. and q wholesale happy
ending is finally brought about by i
couple VINO had 10 stay married he
cause the justice himself performed
the ceremony
W men AntTt Is 81 iHhNA sSi4ulhN NOii4
edy aud really iaughable situations n
the play II is unfortunate that Il
should be considered necessary 10 add
touches OF yulgarity here and there.
There arr several lines that might he
Well omitted
The farce requires a large caste
and il is difficult 10 pick out the star.
Shelton Perry. young author whose
trouble is too muCn mother-in-law, has
what might he called the principal
part and performs Creditably. James
Bradbury as Frank Bolt a funny old
reprohate who has TO promise 10 take
his wife on his future trips 10 study
architecture i'm New York furnishes
great deal Of comedy and Madge Holt,
his neglected wife. who knows how 10
take advantage of her new position to
the full was well acted by Blanche
Nurka
Kate Wheeler. the motherin-law.
who is brought to see the light. is
also well done by Louise Macintosh.
Is MatrinloEy a Failure will be
the bill tor tonight and Wednesday
night. with Wednesday matinee