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Pocahontas star herald., 1910-11-25
NEW HOPE

The well drill is at work at Bro.
Geo. Millions this week.
Miss Sadie Million is spending
the week with her sister, Mrs.
Janow at Concord.
Bio. Million filled his appoint
ment at Pleasant Hill Sunday.
Felix Mock is spending a few
days with his daughter, Mrs. Rox-
lie Bates.
Jim Bates and family visited
relatives at Maynard Saturday.
Newt Pratt and family visited at
Elbert Robinson's Saturday night.
Burley Carter went to Fair View
Sunday.
Miss Emma Sutton and Miss Ma.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-11-25
BIRDELL

Willard Wells is right sick al
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Hufstedler
were visiting relatives near here the
FIRST of the week.
T. b. Wallis and wife are visit
ing re latives in Clay county this
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-11-25
thanksgiving

why shouldn't we be thankful
When the fields OF every county
In every state-the forty-eight-
Where farmers till the soil
Have yielded such liberal toll
OfNatures welcome bounty
The wealth OF all the commonwealths'
The rich reward Of tolf
The president and the governors
of various states appoint Thanks
giving day, but each person makes
il for himself. 1t cannot be made
in haste. The choicest things OF
the year must be gathered together
in thought and put into it. First
are the permanent treasures OF llle'
God is, and is our kfather. we
have His word and His spirit. We
are in His family, not as servants
but as sons, and "the son abideth
forever" We have, therefore,
future unboupded by time, in the
fathers house. These advertising
values enrich present life beyond
limit. TheIday when mems .atten
tion is concentrated in them becomes
Thanksgiving day.
Since the day of the Puritans
Thanksgiving day has been day
of family reunions. The distant
son returns, . he grandchildren
gather around the table, the old
people take pleasure in welcoming
the familiar faces that time is chan
ging and the new faces added to
the widnning family circle. 1t is a
day of careless mirth and thankful
gladness. Some go to church to
find an expression for the feelings
which find them voiceless, and
Others feel only vaguely if at all
the need of more than the taclt ac-
o,ptance and enjoyment OF all the
day brings. There are household
games and the sports of winter
The thoughts of the preacher are
ant TO turn to the betterment OF
civic or political conditions, reas-
oning that the way TO show thank
fulness for public blessings is to
secure more of them. Not even
these serious thoughts can turn the
character of the day away from
that impressed upon it at the be-
ginning, an occasion for feastlng
on what Providence has bestowed
in reward for courage and for toll.
The minor strains that run the mu-
sic of the affections is heard by
those whose hearts once thrilled to
voices silent now, but the spirit OF
the day is to rejoice.
For what is secure in memory,
for the blessings of the year, for
the promise of the future, may be
truly thankful.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-11-25

zie Ford went to Hubble Creek
Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
ALEXANDER IS
WELL PLEASED.
he Seems to be In q Happy Frame Ol
Mlud Over Conditions.

Hon. c. H. Alexander, Of Jackson, who
is making an interesting canvas for the
senatorial toga, seems moro than well
pleased over the results of his recent
trips to parts of the state.
This able lawyer wound up last week
by delivering two speeches in YazoO
City, where he made . splendid i'm
preston. He says that he is enjoying
to the fullest the opportunity Of meet
ing and mingling with the people, and
that while ordinarily long campaigns
might have some objections, he can but
look forward with pleasure to . contin-
uation of season Of campaigning that
has opened so pleasantly.
He is making dates already for August.
as he considers that good month in
which he to see the people. He con-
tinues to receive encouraging assur-
ances from all sections of the state, and
it is evident that his personality, az
we'll as his clearly expressed views, are
winning for him many friends.
The following are the dates he filled
this week: Monday at New Albany
Wednesday in Jefferson county, Thurs.
day at Crystal Springs, today at Owens
Wells, and Tomorrow at Carrollton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
County Farm In Fine Shape.

Messrs. r. T. Jones, s. 1. Brown and
J. L. Haley, members of the Board Of
Supervisors, went out Tuesday to ex-
anime the condition OF the county
farm. They spent tho greater part sf
the day there and found everything in
good shape. The convicts are we'll
cared for and tho crops are in an ex-
cellent state of cultivation, despite the
rain. They returned we'll pleased with
the present state of affairs and optim-
istic of future prospects,. The farm il
we'll managed and the convicts humanity
treated, while made to earn their keep
-Itta Bona Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
RIGID ENFORCEMENT
OF THE LAW.
Increased Prison Population Dusln1
Gov. Noers Term.

For tho two and one-half years Of
Governor Noel's term, there has been
. larger increase in convicts at the
State farms than in tho history Of any
previous governor Of rocent years,
which shows that the law is being
moro stringently enforced than for
merly.
One good sign of the times ID the
number of white convicts, showing that
all criminals arc being treated alike,
which il having general tendency to
lesson crime in the State.
Tho records of tho penitentiary show
that there has been An increase of
about 500 in the prison population in
the last two and one-half years, which
is unprecedented. But tho records also
show there has been no increase Of
crime, except such as is duo to the in
creased population of the State, and
which il to be expected.
In March, 1908, there were 81 prison
ers At Rankin farm, where all the white
convicts arc confined, except in rare
instances, whom one or two are detailed
to other farms, and last Sunday when
Governor Noel visited Rankin, going
without notice. there were 146 convicts
at.this farm. Only few days before,
the enrolment showed $50 convicts.
Some of these have been discharged or
pardoned, while others are at Oakley,
whore all the sick arc cared for.
Governor Noel has also granted 4
number of pardons, but they wero In
cases whore tho conduct Of tho prison
ers substantiated what his friends said,
in petitioning tho governor for > par
don. But in tho face Of the pardons and
discharges, tho population Of the State
farms continues to increase. In 1905
tho total prison population was little
owes 800, but on May Is, this year, the
secrctary's. report showed something
over 1900, which shows = heavy lncreasl
in two and ons-haR years.
Governor Noel 10 inclined to b.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22

In our recent write-up Of the capture
of Jim Clark, . negro On Mr.. Ely's Fplsce,
who killed negro on the Hendaeson
place few weeks ago and WAS convicted
at Itta Bena by Judge r. r. Love, ws
credited Deputy TAYLOR with the oap-
ture.
We were later informed that Aesars.
S. s. Mitchell and Riley Ely, Of ,Itta
Bena, traced up the negro aud were in
strumental in his capture. Deputy Tay-
lor was sent after Jim Clark after he
had been captured, and conveyed the
prisoner to the trial.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22

lenient and grant , pardon wherever
warranted by the facts, but he also de-
sires to have the law vindicAted, and
it il being moro rigidly enforced under
his administration than for many years
in Mississippi. That il shown by the
number of white men convicted and
sentenced to terms on the State farm.
He never interiors with the law taking
its course unless there is good reason,
vict with freedom, il conditions war
rant it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
MOrtuary Report for June, 1910.

Seven deaths-1 white, colored.
June IA, Charles Foster, aged
months, hydrocephalus; white.
COLORED.
June 2, 2,Parthena Sims,aged 2I,malarial
fever.
Juno 4, infant of Rose Thomas, un-
known.
June Z, Simon Mitchell, aged 81, can
Ger.
June IL, Fred Evans, aged IS, cardiac
asthma.
June IA, Ben Davis, aged q, typhoid
fever.
Juno Is, Willie Mckinney, Jr., infant,
unknown.
Two births during June, 1910, both
white.
June 10, Mrs. M. w. Mortimer, boy.
June 20, Mrs. S. G. Beeman, girl.
w. B. DICkINS,
City Health Officer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
Card of Thanks.

1t would be impossible for mo to see
and thank all 70 my friends who have
stood by me through the Commonwealth
Piano Contest. But owe my success e
them, and l want to assure them that
appreciate their support. And know
of no better means than through the
columns of that popular paper which
awarded me the piano, the Common.
wealth. Yours truly
ANNIE STEPHEN,
Greenwood, Miss, July Is, 1910.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
Confidence in Noel.

jackson, Miss, July 16.-Gov. Noel is
receipt Of many letters from prom
inent and well'informed citizens Of the
state, expressing perfect confidence in
Democratic state administration, of
which he is tho chosen head, in the
Democratic legislature and the Demo-
cratic state executive committee.
These writer's are vigorously resenting
tho attacks that are being made upon
tho agencies of the people, as we'll as
Of tho Democratic party, and state that
such is the view Of the majority of Mis-
sissippians who elected the present
state officials, the legislatnre and the
democratic state organiza tien.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
|CHAS. SCOTT is
IN THE RACE.
Man From Bolivar Will be Cuber-
material Entry.

Despite the fact that he is showing
no political activity whatever at pres
ent, Hon. Charles Scott, Of Rosedale,
will be in the race for governor next
year, and intends to make an active and
aggressive campaign, visiting every
county in tho State.
1t is probable that Mr.. Scott will take
tho stump during the latter part OF the
summer and tho early autumn. if his
physician will permit him to do SO. He
has received numerous Invitations to
deliver addresses at picnics and other
public gatherings during the present
month, all of which he has been forced
to decline on account of the condition
of his throat, which is such thai he is
unable to deliver an address, and his
physician has warned him not to at
tempt any form of public speaking until
marked improvement is shown.
"I will not attempt to deliver any
speeches until my physician gives me
permission to do so," says Mr.. Scott in a
recent letter, land if l violate his in
struction in this regard, l may lose my
voice entirely. 1 have greatly improved
recently, and expect to be entirely well
by August or September"
In the gubernatorial campaign three
years ago, Mr.. Scott was close third,
and his friends are confident that in the
approaching campaign he will make a
most formidable showing. He will make
the canvass on practically the same
platform as that of three years ago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
For Rent.

Two rooms, either furnished or unfur-
nished, for light housekeeping. Apply
9 1910, The Commonwoalth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
Those Pies of BOyhy0d

How delicious wore tho pies of boyhood.
No pies now ever taste 80 good. What
changed The pies? No. It's yen.
You've lost the strong, healthy stom-
ach, the vigorous liver, the active Kid
neys, the regular bowels Of b0yhooa
Your digestion is poor, and you" blame
the fosd. What's needed? A complstl
toning up, by Electric Bittsrs, Of al
organs Of digestion-Stomach, Liver
Kidneys, Bowels. Try them. They1 Il
restore your boyhood appetite and your
appreciation of food, and fairly saturat<
your body with new health strength and
vigor. SOC at all drug stores.
Daisy Fly Killer kills flies by the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22

The Commonwealth, $3.50 per year
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22

Daisy Fly Killer kills flies by the
million. Scates Drug Store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
,6RAFJER DOlN6
6OOD BUSINESS.
fraoels Waloseott Scoopo W About
$500 aad Oueks.

Notwithstanding hs was satisfied
with The occupation Of grabbing and
selling shells, hs has provsa himself
pretty smooth graftsr. Francis Walns-
oott, who has been representing the
-DaSsapost Pearl Button Company, of
DavenpoRA Iowa, and who has been
digging mussals aud sending them shells
from the Yasoo river from points near
Grsenwood, Vas found to be short
$l,f17.70.
Sc President Krouse. OF this company,
came down to 0rssnwood last week to
fnd oat. the faots about the shortage
and 10 try and learn something about
tho whereabouts Of Wsiusoott.
Wainscott had all along been sending
In bogus pay-rolls, and had been paid
small amounts along for shells that
were never accounted for. He became
too fancied With his succsssfuls graft
and run his shell proposition on .
grandsr scale, reporting 1884 worth Of
shells, for which No was paid, that
were usver accounted for. He also got
away with cash to the amount Of $6S3,
which was never accounted for.
Before taking French leave, wains-
cott cashed check Of $50 at the First
National Bank; drawn on tho Bank of
Sidon, which was -bogns one. Passing
BY the Peoples Bank, At st. Francis
VILE, ILL.,, he drew another check to the
amount Of $3.50. The Illinois State
Banksrs' Associatiea had another one of
fl members - gst touched for . small
q amount.
I DNigent search IL being made for
Wainseott, and Il II hoped that he will
soon b brought 70 tsw to answsr the
charges in the afadavit msde out by
County Attorney Gillespie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
MISS ANNIE STfPNFN
WINS THE PIANO.
The Commonwealth Piano Contest
Brouxht to . Close Saturday
Afternoon.

Saturday afternoon at six O'clock the
voting in The Commonwealth piano
contest was brought to close, and the
final count was begun. By $50 tho re-
suit announced that Miss Annie Steph-
on won the prize beauty, with Miss
Pearl Artebury . close second. The
others in the race showed up we'll, but
could not climb high enough to nose the
lead from Miss Annie Stephen.
This beautiful Banner Piano has been
on display for the past three months at
the Greenwood Furniture Company,
and ever since that time the most of the
contestants have taken great interest
in tho final wind-up. Votes were secured
by the collection of accounts, securing
subscriptions, job work, advertising,
and cash purchases made at Fountains
Big Busy Store, Bernstein's Mons Wear
OF Quality and Scates's Drug Store.
Miss Annie Stephen was the most
active of the contestants, as this young
lady did great deal of collecting for
this Office, as we'll as having her friends
secure coupons for her in various ways.
Miss Annie is the attractive little
daughter of Mr.. J. H. Stephan, who was
recently elected Large at
the municipal election. She has lived
in Greenwood all of her life, and The
Commonwealth congratulates her upen
winning this prize, which will always be
An ornament in her home
Here's the final vote, as was counted
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
For Sale or Exchange.

One Model Buick, 5-seat touring
car, in first-class condition. See Saml
J. Stein.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-07-22
Qualify for a Position.

If you wish to qualify for position
at tho least cost, address for particulars
Wilbur r. Smith, Lexington, Ky.
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29

and the congressman in nearly every lead the way to the presence of the president
 The wonder Is If the country knows how much hard work goes on in the White House not only fin the presidents office. but in all the adjoining offices. If anyone enyies the private secretary his position perhaps he would throw envy to the winds after watching Charles Dyer Norton go through one days labor. The assistant secretary works just hard does the chief secretary and in the office communicating with the room of these two hard-working men is a room filled with stenographers and clerks hard at work
 There is one White House clerk who has a most painstaking job Invitations to the semi public White House receptions of course are en- graved. but the name of each person invited must appear on the engraved ticket of admission which accompanies the invitation one line of the ticket must be left blank because the engra- wing of LOGO individual names one to go on each card. would be an endless task and tremendous expense It Is the duty of of the clerks to fill in the names and to de 1t so that the writing shall look though 1t engraved This he does in a way that deceves the ordinary eye. sight. card of admission 10 one of the White House receptions looks if II were all the work of the engrayer. fine Is the handicraft of the man who fills the vacant line with the tracing of his ordinary pen.
 About year and q half ago the clerk who did this engraving died and it became necessary to find some to take his place IL was supposed that this would be a hopeless task or that at the best the services of a man must be obtained who after long practise might be able to accomplish what his predecessor so successfully had done To the surprise of everybody the first cards of invitation that went out just as deceDttye as far as engraving and handwriting were concerned were those that had gone from the desk of the man who for years had labored at the task and had arrived at perfection which fl was supposed no one without months of practise could reach
 One Of President Taft's daily tasks Is to sign the commissions of officers of the army and navy and of men appointed to various positions in civil
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29
Try Thls, This Summer

The very next time you're hot. tired ar thirsty, step up to q soda fountain and get a glass of Coca-Cola It will cool you of. relieve your bodily and zzsntal fatigue and queneh your thirst zeaghfully. At soda fountains or sarbonated in Bottles-5c everywhere Delicious, refreshing and wholesome Send to the Coca-Cola Co. Atlanta Ga. for their free booklet The Truth About Coca-Cola. Tells what Coca Cola Is and why 1t is so delicious, re- neshing and thirst-quenehing. And send 2c stamp for the Coca Cola Base ball Record Book for 1910-contains the famous poem Casey At The Bat," records. schedules for both leagues and other valuable baseball informa-
 ton compiled by authorities.
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29
T< k ALHE EE
 OFFICE

ested in matters not connected with politics or legislation that of his owu volition he fingers long frequently with individual visitors. and so while the method of reception hastena things in a measure 1t cannot offset the delay Chat comes from the presidents apparent desire to have every guest put into good humor and to leave him with a smile in his heart"
 At the outset of the Taft administration wis uors saw him one at time and the one who was talking to him did not feel the spur of haste which Is now felt by the presence in the room of half dozen or dozen other visitors, all eagerly waiting their turn and occasionally shift ing uneasily in their seats because of the time that the one who has the presidents ear Is ta- king up.
 President Roosevelt just as President Taft. was humanly interested in a great many things which did not affect public matter. For instance, fl a wellknown sportsman called Mr. Roosevelt would perhaps talk 10 him for half an hour about big game shooting the best way to reach the haunts of some wild creature which the colonel never had had the pleasure of meeting at the end of the gun. one of President Tafts hobbies is baseball and every league team that visits Washington calls at the White House where its members talk of curves inshoots drop balls and the best way to place hits, to the man who weary of railroad legislation and tariff talk is willing in spirit to get the diamond for few minutes
 President Taft's good nature is proyerbial. During the late spring and early summer in Washington school children literally by the thou sands poured into the capital. It seems that in some cities the children of the high schools give entertainments during the winter and charge admission thereto. The money that is thus ob- tained is used to pay the expenses of the pupils to Washington. In cases where the childrens parents able to bear the expenses of the trip the money Is used to pay the expenses of boys and girls who otherwise could not undertake the journey
 One day at the White House there appeared a delegation of 450 school children The president had a number of appointments with senators and representatives and with prominent men from distance. Notwithstanding this he told his secre- tary that the dcor should be thrown open and that the school children should be admitted He not only made them a speech but he shook hands with each one and had a word beyond the per funetory Glad to you.s to say to each pupil as he she went by.
 The story of the welcome which the 450 ehil- dren had went abroad and for days the presi- dents mornings were busy with the work of vel coming the pupils of schools from all the eastern states. The children always are accompanied by several teachers. who chaperon them and make preparations for their sightseeing As con as they reach Washington the representa-
 i've in congress from the district or districts fin .hich the schools situated called upon,
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29
INES SAVED AT SMALL COST
Ns~rss Showing ENperciture. Fer G. Maintenance = Tuee-cU-
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The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29
Silenced the Critic.

Charles Sumner when in London, gave ready reply. At dinner given In his honor. he spoke of the ashes" of some dead hero Ashes What American Englisht' rudely broke in an Englishman; dust you mean, MT Sumner We don't burn our dead in this country Yet" instantly re piled MT. Sumner, with a courteous smile, your poet Gray tells us that Even in our ashes live their wontea fires" The American was not crih eized again that evening
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29
Cauaht Too Quick.

'T pleads guilty ter stealth dem melons. jedge," said the prisoner Ou' I wants de mercy CT de court
 "On what grounds?" asked the judge.
 "On desc grounds" replied the prs cner: q stole de melons, but de shei, If didn't give me a chance to ess em!" !"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-29
Comparinu Notes.

Mrs. Newly-My little Robbie is re- uaarkably strong; he is only four years old. but lie can raise his high chair with one hand,
 Mir. Spoodler-0h. that's nothing; 4n the apartment house where try 10 do my sleeping there's baby that's only four months old. and that child can raise the roof with no hand at all