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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Predict Break in Deadlock.

Two ballots were taken for United
States senator Monday night, but those
who anticipated changes of a material
nature were disappointed. However,
there were few such. 1t was generally
known, or at least claimed by the oppo-
sition to Vardaman, that there would
be no changes worth mentioning tonight.
They also declare that there will be
startling differences in the ballots on or
before Wednesday night, and that the
deadlock is going to be broken.
Both sides are apparently as sanguine
as ever. The Vardaman followers assert
that when the break does come and the
opposition candidates begin to drop out
he will receive 3 score of second choice
votes, which will give him the nomina-
ton. This claim is offset by the oppo-
sition with the promise that their crowd
will stick together to the end and vote
for any one of their number who happens
to make the final test of strength.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
EPIDEMIC OF ITCH In WELSH
VILLAGE

"1n Dowlais. South Wales, about fif-
teen years ago, families were strick-
en- wholesale by a disease known as
the itch. Believe me, it is the most
terrible disease of it's kind that l
know of, as it itches all through your
body and makes your life an inferno.
Sleep is out of the question and you
eel as if a million mosquitoes were
attacking you at the same time. l
knew a dozen families hat were so
affected.
THE doctors did their best, but
their remedies were of no avail what
ever. Then the families tried a drug
gist who was noted far and wide for
his remarkable cures. People came
to him from all parts of the country
for treatment, but his medicine made
matters still worse, as a last resort
they were advised by a friend to use
the Cuticura Remedies. l am glad to
tell you that after a few days treat
ment with Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Resolvent, the effect was wonder
full and the result vas a perfect cure
IN all cases.
Il may add that my three brothers,
three sisters, myself and all our FAM
lilies have been users of the Cuticura
Remedies for fifteen years. Thomas
Hugh, 1850 West Huron ST., Chicago,
ILL.,, June 20, 1909"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
INSOMNIA
Leads to Madness, if not Remedied in
Time.
MA

Experiments satisfied me, some 5
years ago." writes a Topeka woman,
that coffee was the direct cause of the
insomnia from which I suffered ter
Tibly, as we'll as the extreme
ness and acute dyspepsia which made
life a most painful thing for me.
Il had been a coffee drinker since
childhood, and did not like to think
that the beverage was doing me all this
harm. But it was, and the time came
when I had to face the fact, and pro-
tect myself. I therefore gave up coffee
abruptly and absolutely, and adopted
Postum as my hot drink at meals.
Il began to note improvement in my
condition very soon after I took on
Postum. The change proceeded grad
ually, but surely, and it was a matter of
only a few weeks before I found my
self entirely reiieved-the nervousness
passed away, my digestive apparatus
was restored to normal efficiency, and
I began to sleep, restfully and peace
fully.
These happy conditions have con-
tinued during all Of the 5 years, and l
am safe in saying that I owe them en-
tirely to Postum. for when I began to
drink 1t l ceased to use medicine"
Read the little book, 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE, in pkgs. There's q Reason
@e appears Moa tine g time. They
< eeau1nes 6uAs anA IN - Aunas
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
His Terrible Threat,

Aviation has improved considerably
since the time when Col. Cleary, then
county commissioner and for years a
well-known Chicagoan, made a balloon
ascension at a county fair over in
Michigan, says the Chicago Journal.
AS the guest of honor the colonel
was sent upward with the assurance
that there was absolutely no danger.
But as the distance from he earth
grew greater the colonel leaned out
a%nxiously.
Pull me in" he shouted.
The men who were bailing out the
rope paid no heed to his demand.
Higher and higher went the balloon.
Wilder and wilder grew the colonel.
Finally, almost standing on his head
as he tried to keep a precarious bal
ance, he gave a final cry of exas-
perated panic:
Pull me in, l tell you, or I'll cut
the rope!"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
A Real Catastrophe.

Philip, aged four, is in the habit of
going across the street to a neighbours
house for milk. One day in Deem
Der he returned home with an empty
bucket and a grave face. 1--WE can't
get any more milk" he announced in
a tone weightys with the Importance
of his message. 1.-THE cows dried
up" And, as we stared in surprise
at him. he suddenly clinched the mat
ter with an observation, evidently of
his own: "They don't think that
she'll thaw out till spring."-The De-
%lineator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
TO CURE RHEUMATISM

Prescription that Cured Hundreds
Since Published Here.
One ounce syrup of Sarsaparilla
compound; one ounce Toris COM
pound; Add these to a half pint of good
whiskey: Take a tablespoonful be-
fore each meal and at bed time;
Shake the bottle well each time"
Any druggist has these ingredients
in stock or will quickly get them from
his wholesale house. Good results are
felt from this treatment after the first
few doses but it should be continued
until cured. This also acts as a system
builder, eventually restoring strength
and vitality.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
SAVING ime

The family was to leave OF the two
o'clock train from Broad street station,
SO the mother was all in a furry as
she hurried the children in a certain
West Philadelphia home.
Now, children, get everything ready
before luncheon" she said. Don't
leave everything until the last min
ute"
And the children said they wouldn't.
Luncheon ended, they hurried into
their wraps and started. In the hall
the mother said:
Edward, you didn't brush your
teeth"
Yes, ma'am, I did"
But you couldn't, she said, you
didn't have time. Why you just got
up from the table,"
Il know that" said Edward; "but we
we're in such a hurry l brushed them
before l ate."-Philadelphia Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Contest %Iuterferes With Court.

Because nearly all the lawyers of the
Jackson bar are too deeply interested in
the senatorial contest to attend court,
Chancellor Garland Lyell has been IN
able to transact more than half of the
business on the docket, and adjourned
court with scores of cases continued for
hearing III vacation or at the next reg
ular term. There has probably never
before been a contest in which the entire
business and professional life of a city
has been so paralyzed and demoralized
by politics, and for so long a time, as in
the present instance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
THE W~ONDERBERRY
OR SUNBERRY
sands Say It's the Best Thing
They Ever Grew.

The Wonderberry or Sunberry, the
marvellous garden fruit originated by
Luther Burbank, and introduced by
John Lewis Childs, the w~ell-known
Scotsman Of Floral Park, N. T., has
country. Thousands Of people say II
is the best thing they ever grew.
Mr.. John Burroughs, the well-known
author, Naturalist and bosom-friend of
Theodore Roosevelt, say it is the
most delicious pie berry he aver tasted,
and a marvellous cropper.
A Director of the New York Agricul-
tural Experiment Station says it fruits
abundantly even in pure sand. In the
short season of Northwestern Canada
It is a godsend, and fruits long after
frost has killed most garden truck.
D. S. Hall, Wichita, Kan, says thirty
people grew it there last season with
perfect satisfaction.
X. S. Enochs, Hammond, La, says
1t yields $3.50 worth of fruit per
acre with him. Mrs. j. H. Powers,
1872 Kenwood avenue, Chicago, raised
enough berries on a space 4x10 feet
to supply herself and friends.
]. P. Swallow, Kenton, Ohio, says it's
equal for all purposes does not exist.
Rev. H. B.. Sheldon, Pacific Grove,
Cal, says he likes the berries served
In any and every way.
w. T. Davis, Enon, Va, says it is
true to description in every way, and
fruits in three months from seed.
Judge Morrow, of U. S. Circuit
Court, say the Wonderberry is simply
delicious raw or cooked.
Mr.. Childs exhibited one plant five
months old bearing 10,375 berries
which measured about eight quarts.
Mrs. Hattie Vincent, Hayden, New
Mexico, say it stands the long, hard
droughts of that climate and fruits
abundantly all summer.
1t is certainly the most satisfactory
garden fruit and the greatest Novelty
eve introduced.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
NO GoLFING THAT DAY, BUT
Evidently Papa Had Not Neglected
Other Pastime That Seems Some
how TO Go with It.

It raj customary for Perkins. on
leaving his ONCE at noon Saturday, to
spend the afternoon joyously outdoors,
engrossed with golf balls and high
balls. Being a clever chap. he was q
champion in both pastimes. On one
Saturday, however. he was compelled
to spend the whole day disposing OF
pressing business matters.
His wife and little daughter, as
usual, were awaiting him on the
porch. mo game today" he ex-
planned to Mrs. Perkins, as the little
n rushed impulsively into his arms,
and he picked her up and kissed her.
mo game to-day" he repeated.
Miss Margerie shifted the air and said,
We'll, papa, you do smell awfully of
golf"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
JACKSON.
Bank Examiner Needtd.

In closing an opinion dealing with n
of the cases that was the outgrowth of
the Scranton State Bank failure some
few years ago, Chief Justice Whitfield
remarked that it was a case showing
the very great need for a State ban
examiner law in Mississippi. The case
under review was that of the State VS..
Edmund Mitchell, appealed from the Cir
cult Court of Jackson county, the appel
lee being one of the directors of the
Ocean Springs branch of the parent
bank which became insolvent. While the
record shows that Mitchell was not at
Ocean Springs at the time that the de-
post of money was made, one Louis
Lundy, an employe, was there, and re-
ceived the deposit, and was there with
the knowledge of Mitchell, who was
aware of the insolvent condition of the
parent bank. The court, in the curse
of a very elaborate opinion, held in eff
feet that the appellee, as a director, was
responsible for the act of the employee,
and that the peremptory instruction
granted the defendant by the court was
clearly erroneous. The opinion quotes
%copiously from the law reports of other
States, though the point raised was a
new one in Mississippi practice, and the
only course was to reverse and remand.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
HER WEIGHT INCREASED
FROM 100 TO I4O POUNDS.
Wonderful Praise Accorded
Perunathe Household Remedy

Mrs. Maria Goertz, Orienta, Okla
homa, writes:
"My husband, children and myself
have used your medicines, and we al
ways keep them in tn house in case Of
necessity. I was restored to health by
this medicine, and DIR. Hartman's in
valuable advice and books. People ask
about me from different places, and are
surprised that l can do all of my house
work alone, and that I was cured by the
doctor of chronic catarrh. My husband
was cured of asthma, my daughter of
earache and catarrh of the stomach, and
my son of catarrh of h hroat. Whom
1 was sick 1 weighed 100 pounds; now I
weigh 40.
81 have regained my health again, and
i cannot thank you enough for your
advice. May God give you a long life
and bless your work."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Novel Farm Plan.

To induce the Illinois Central and va
zoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad Com
panies to establish an agricultural ex-
pertinent farm of about 100 acres in
every county in Mississippi through
which these roads operate is the ambi-
ton of Mr.. c. H. Easum, travelling
freight agent of those lines, with head
quarters in Memphis and with territory
extending through the delta lines. So
firmly convinced of the feasibility Of
this idea is Mr.. Easum tina he has al
ready taken steps to bring the matter
before President j.. T. Harahan.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Seek Experiment Station.

The agricultural experiment station
epidemic, which had already sprung up
in almost every other section of the
state, has now spread to the coast coun-
try, where there exists a soil and eli
mate in many respects peculiar to that
immediate vicinity and differing from
that around any of the existing stations,
although the Mcneil station, in Pearl
River county, is only a few miles from
the coast. The demand for this new
coast station comes particularly from
G%ulfport, whose business interests are
combining to nave it established in that
vicinity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Increasing Number of Judges.

The senate judiciary committee is per-
fecting the Mcdonald bill providing for
the appointment of two supreme court
commissioners, who shall serve as asso-
ciates in that tribunal until a constitu-
tional amendment can be adopted author
izing an increase to five members. The
bill provides for the appointment of two
commissioners to hold office for a period
of four years, or until their successors
are appointed and qualified.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Rape "Frats" in State College.

Gov. Noel sent a special message to
the legislature recommending the coun-
ties be given authority to offer prizes
for boys corn clubs; to abolish Greek
letter fraternities in educational %institu-
tions supported by the state; to provide
additional duties and compensations for
county health officers; to protect street
railway employees during cold weather,
as well as a number of local and private
measures.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Free to Our Readers.

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chica-
go, for 4S-page illustrated Eye Book Free:
Write all about Your Eye Trouble and
they will advise as to the Proper Appli-
cation of the Murine Eye Remedies in
Your Special Case. Your Druggist will
tell you that Murine Relieves Sore Eyes,
Strengthens Weak Eyes, Doesn't Smart,
Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for SOC. Try
It in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyelids and Granulation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
| O Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there is at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages. and that Is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease. requires a %constftu'
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease. and giving the patient
ing nature in doing its work. The proprietors have
90 much faith in its curative powers that they one
One Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails Il
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Professional Conduct.

One of the best stories told about
Mr.. Birrell concerns a poor client,
case he took up for nothing.
When the Ease had been won, the eli
ent gratefully ent him the sum of 15s,
which he accepted in order not to give
offense. A colleague reproached him
however, for this "unprofessional con-
duct" in taking less than gold. But
l took all the poor beggar had" said
Mr.. Birrell, "and I consider that is not
unprofessional."-M. A. P.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
State Has Fat Treasury.

The receipts of the State treasury
passed the million-dollar mark Saturday,
the exact amount received up to that
time, according to the books of Audi
tor Smith, having been 81 ,O7s, 59O.56, eX-
elusive of the settlements of four sher-
ifs for December tax collections, whose
reports have been received, but whose re-
mittances have not yet been credited,
amounting to an additional S2S,55S.44,
and which will run the total up to ST.
1O7,1 Besides this, it is certain that
more than $4,000 will yet be turned in
by Secretary Yerger, of the prison
board, in settlement for cotton sales,
etc.
The estimate of Deruty Auditor D.. L.
Thompson, made several months ago,
placed the total January receipts at ST.
1~26,7s2.11, and present indications are
that this estimate will not be far
wrong. The balance in the State treas
ury and in the sixty-one State depos'-
tories Monday morning was 1896 ,363.35,
according to the books of Treasurer Ed
wards, only a small portion of this be-
ing actually in the strong box at the
capitol.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
How 1t Struck Him,

Behold the wondrous beauties OF
yon sunset sky" exclaimed the poet.
How prodical nature is with it's re-
splendent glories."
YES" answered the busy publisher,
in an absent-minded tone, "it is going
some to throw in a colored supple
ment every day."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Fight Promised Over Pension Bill.

The pension committee in the senate
passed ~favorably upon the new pension
appropriation bill, which provides for an
increase from $3oo,o 900, the figures of
last year, to 100000. That there will
be a strenuous fight upon this measure
as proposed and as recommended by this
committee seems certain, unless cut down
by the finance committee when it goes
before that body.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

were pains in my back and swellings
of the ankles. Often I had smother
ing spells. had to be helped about.
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me five
years ago and I have been well since.
They saved my life."
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
New Apportionment.

Representative Yates of Marion coun-
ty introduced the expected constitutional
convention bill, which he believes has IA
vorable chances for passage at this ses-
sion. The bill provides for the calling
of a constitutional convention ia No
vember, the members or delegates to be
chosen at the polls during the summer,
and the specific object is for a general
legislative reapportionment of the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
County Depository.

The senate, by an almost unanimous
vote, passed the Potter bill for the crea-
.tion of a county depository system
throughout the state. The discussion was
quite general, precipitated by amend
ments that had been offered, but the
measure passed as it came from the COM
mittee, three adverse votes being re-
corded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
State Capital Notes
Weekly Budeet of State News Items Gathesed 81 Ow Special
Correspondent 1t Jackson.


A very strong inclination to consider
no measures save revenue and a%ppropria-
members of the legislature, and the pre-
diction is being made that when adjourn
ment is reached the journals will show
an exceedingly small number of general
laws enacted. The legislature has been
in session three weeks, and the only bill
that has passed the two houses and re-
ceived the signature of the governor IS
house bill No. 4. carrying $s7,5o0 to de-
fray the per diem and contingent ex-
penses of members of the body.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

troubles. Doan's Kid
ney Pills cure the
cause. Mrs. N. e.
G a v e s, Villisca,
Iowa., says: 81 suf-
fered from kidney
trouble for a
The secretions were
dicnrdorod 1 h a 7. a
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Greeks Still in Fight.

The several Greek letter f~raternities
at the State educational institutions
nave prepared a lengthy address to the
Legislature, setting forth strong argu-
ments why the Russell bill, which seeks
to abolish these organizations, should
not be passed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Honor Lees Birthday.

In the senate on Tuesday a resolution
concentrating Gen. Robert E. Lee was
introduced by Mr.. Breland and adopted,
the senate adjourning as a mark of re-
spect and veneration in honor of the
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Asylum Asks for a Larger Grant.

The Mississippi Insane Hospital has
asked the legislature to increase its pro
rata from $125 to $50 per patient, and
the matter is now pending before the
house committee on appropriations. The
increased amount, according to the au-
thorities of the institution, is made nee
essary by the increased cost of living and
the need for better equipment at the in
stitution, the installation of more mod
ern methods of treatment, etc. The hos
pital report shows an average of nearly
1900 patients treated during the past
year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
True FRIENDSHIP,

why did you tell your friend that
the dressmaker had totally ruined
your dress?'
ooh, 1 simply thought it would make
her happy.'-F1iegende Blaetter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

When we occasionally do meet a
man whose head hasn't been turned
by success, we naturally conclude that
he has a stiff neck.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
AND TOMMY GOT BiFF.

TOMMY say, sis, Mr.. Gotsplosh
wanted to know what you had in your
stocking this morning.
Sis-Indeed; and what did you say?
Tommy said the usual things.
you know.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Why PEOPLE SUFFER,

Too often the kidneys are the cause
and the sufferer is not aware of it.
Sick kidneys bring backache and side
pains, lameness and stiffness, dizzi-
ness headaches. tired feeling urinary
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
New Charters.

New Charters.
There is considerable organization of
capital going on throughout the State, as
the files of the secretary of state and
the published charters of Incorporation
indicate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

We are not to blame because you suffer
from Rheumatism or Neuralgia, but you
are if you do not try Hamlins Wizard
Oil. It quickly soothes and allays all
pain, soreness and Inflammation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
For colds and Gripp-capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the ching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Effects immediately-10,
Is and SOC at Drug Stores.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
SLIGHTLY Altered,

"All the worlds a stage"
"And most of the men and women
merely supers."-Cleveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in.
dammation, allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

The average man spends more
money on foolish habit than he does
on his Wife's hats.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28
Awful THOUGHT

when I leave here l shall have to
depend on my brains for a living"
Don't take such a pessimistic view
of things."-Cornell Widow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

Extremes meet when the hairdress-
or Is introduced to the chiropodisL
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

One fisherman ought to believe the
stories of another. but he seldom does.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-01-28

70 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
RROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money IL it fails to cure. E.W
GROVES signature is on each box. &c.