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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
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DON'T FORGET OUR
CHRISTMAS tDIIWN.
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
Iished in Greenwood. Last Xmas mum
ber was a bumper itself. but the man
asement 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 hnstling merchants always respond
literally, and fill great portioR 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, our 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 goodly share of ad-
vertisements and general local news, it's
columns will be spiced with contribu-
tlons 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 Lefore
County Fair or a Tri- County Fair.
Summing it all up, it will be most
appropriate gift from an appreciative
paper, which has been accorded most
liberal patronage from Greenwood and
the adjacent community. 1t will be an
excellent opportunity to extensively
advertise the Nmas goods you have to
offer. 1t will guarantee the quality OF
the values to be found on your shelves
and many shoppers will use this edi
tion az a guide to their holiday shop
ping.
Our Xmas Edition will appear at least
| two Or three weeks prior to Xmas Day
and will be the logical time to say the
deserving things about the stock yor
want to dispose of during ''Yuletide.
Wait for The Commemorative Xmas
Holiday Number for best results.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
SUPERVISORS HOLD
A SPECIAL MEETING.
W. [. Gay Selected as Superintendent Of
the County Farm.

Monday the Board Of Supervisors
convened at the Court House, in pursu-
ance of call for special meeting by
it's president, Hon. B. T. Sayre, from
Beat One.
A full quorum was present, and the
Board wound up all business before it
that day.
The Board accepted the resignation
Of ]. R. Prophet as Superintendent Of
the Ceanty Farm, to take effect Novem-
Der 18th, and selected, as his successor,
Mr.. w. L. Gay, who comes to Lefiore
county from Mattson, Miss. The Super
intendeno's salary was liked at 800 ps z
month and board for family.
Several other matters of minor i'm
por aace were disposed Of before &C .
| iournmeat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
A BUSY WEEK
AT COURT HOUSE.
Preparations fer the Nevem-
Der Term Of Circuit Court.

Circuit Clerk j. H. Humphreys and
S. Il. Prophet and their deputies are
just little bit busy this week getting
ready for the November Term Of Circuit
Court.
Circuit Clerk Humphreys is busy
docketing the civil cases that will be
heard at the November Term, and has
quite large list Of suits that await
disposition. He will have everything
in readiness in tip-top shape, as usual
and everything promises to be quick
sailing.
Sheriff Prophet is receiving tho list
Of felony cases that are sent up from
the Magistrate cases, and finds goodly
number Of criminal cases, in fact more
than can be disposed Of at this term of
court, inasmuch as theIe is only one
week for criminal cases at this term,
the other two weeks being devoted to
civil work.
| The Justices of the Peace are en-
gagged in getting up their records Of
proceedings, and with the aid of the
County Attorney, are sending in the
witnesses to be summoned for the grand
jury.
Judge Cashin was over from Green
vile at the Deer Creek Baptist Conven-
tion last week, and expects to be on
hand at this term, if his condition con-
tinues to improve. This efficient Judge
has just recovered from serious i'll.
ness that kept him from his duties fol
several weeks.
District Attorney r. c. McBee and
Court Stenographer Herman Levy will
of course, be on hand promptly to take
care of the work that falls to their lot
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
Reaching the Top

in any calling of life, demands a vigor-
GUS b ,dy and keen brain. Without
health there is no success. And Electric
Bitters is the greatest Health Builder
the world has ever known. It compels
perfect action of stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels, purifes and enriches the
blood, tones and invigorates the whole
system. and eua bles you to stand the
wear and tear of your daily work.
= after mont hs OF suffering from Kidney
Trouble writes W. Nj. Sherman, OF
Gushing, Me-. 'Uhree bottles of Electric
Ritters made M feel like new man.
SOC at all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
Rooms For Rent.

Nice rooms, furnished or unfurnished
with hot and cold water, steam heat
and electric lights, single or en- suite
Suitable for offices or living rooms.
Most desirable rooms in the city. Terms
reasonable. See HUMPHREY g. co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
CHANGES FROM 1910 MODEL.

Greatly increased power. Improved
crank shaft Improved and connect
beangs-Cadlac construction babb lined bronze
bearing surface increased 92 cent Main
bearing surface increased per cent Improved cutout
A. A. NJ rating increased 34 H. P Actual because
of other improvements, greatly increased.
All water manifod and connections copper instead hose
radang capacity Improved circulation due to the
design of the manifold ncnng the radiator and
of the manifold toward the radiator Improved
radiation through changed OF radiator tank
radiator which the air to be drawn
uniformly through all parts. Improved filler
T. Ignition system simpfed greatly Bosch high mag
places unit coil. High tension distributor dispaces
s. No moving wires. Waterproof All wiring
copper Appearance smpfed improved
Efficiency increased.
of starting crank due longer straight
crank and longer crank shaft.
increased through water jacketed
carbureto Hot eliminated Efficiency at high speeds
increased Change in atmospheric conditions
be easily and always it's efficient
condition adjustment from the drivers
From the standpoint the clutch improved
tally by of the small amount of required
dsengage it, Most easily operated clutch designed Size
of f-whee and clutch factor OF safety
repair standpoint clutch accessible
80 Joint back of clutch practically noiseess
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28
For Sale or Exchange.

One F Model Buick, 5-seat touring
car, in first-class condition. See Saml
j. Stein.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28

YEAR OF ANY $3O00O0
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durability when you have satisfied feeling that the best
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-10-28

TO- Driving pnon and driven increased 4 pitch
instead Drive contains universal joints instead
eliminating bnning stains in the and the
possibility of getting out of Adjustment Axle fitted with
triangular torsion rod instead of torsion tube
H. Rear axle full floating type Weight carried axle
housing instead axle shaft Larger axle shaft Greater
factor of safety This the axle used number of
Americas highest priced
equaized efficient equaizers
49, steering post Larger steering wheel Hard rubber
steering RIM All improving the appearance OF the car
drop lowering gravity, giving lower
appearance to the
permits the higher
Less vibration and greater speed.
platform springs fitted with shacke instead of ball
Noiseless and mnimzes rebound
smooth of
Improved throttle Spark and throttle
connecting ball joints increasing
ation
Improved body designs throughout More artistic and
luxurious.
bued leather, softer durable Improved
cushion springs, Royal Arch constructing impossible
strike cushion frame. Bottom of cushions protected.
27 Lnoleum covered of
meta ootb artistic minimize slipping.
Additional equipment Foot rails and speedometer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
WILL SON EXPOSES E. J. HILLS BETRAYAL IN CONGRESS OF
 WORKMEN WHO SUPPORTED HIM
Danby atters Know How Much They Owe to the Slick Con- TesSman From the Fourth Republican Record in
 Congress and in State Legislature

The prospect of defeat has brought wisdom at the eleventh hour to many a candidate.
 MT. Goodwin is no exception. Both he and MT. Chandler have finally grasped the idea that since that Hart ford convention the people of Connec- tfcut wish to make their own non1ina- tions.
 Now the Democratic party is pIedg- ed to direct primaries.
 But the men behind MT. Goodwin do not favor direct primaries, because they want to continue to nominate the gubernatoria1 candidates of their party. and the other candidates, with out much interference from the Re- publican voters.
 MT Chand1er's present plea for di- rect primaries would have been much more effective if his voice had been raised in their favor at the Hartford convention.
 Such g. plank was offered to that convention by Harbor Master Charles H. Morris of Bridgeport. It was of fered in the committee on resolutions of that convention and kicked out
 It was considered by a sub-cor1l- rnittee of that committee and kicked out again.
 It was offered on the floor of the convention and laid on the table.
 MT. Goodwin was in control of that convention, and MT. Chandler was a delegate.
 They love direct primaries every where except in their party platform
 In 1905 a commission reported to the General Assembly in favor of di- headed by Judge John H. Perry of Southport.
 In 1909 the same commission re- ported, a, direct primaries bill. It was turned down. MT. Chandler was there, but his protests against the slaughter of that primaries measure were not loud on that occasion.
 |. Regarding are piece of Legislation, however, these Republican friends of ours seem to be consistent.
 MT. Chandler was a member of the teeth out of the Corrupt Practices
 He didn't protest against that bit of dentistry, and he doesn't explain it now.
 MT. Goodwin, has said, however, that he thinks the Corrupt Practices Act is all right just as it is with it it's tooth pulling that it can't, or won't bite for the States Attorney of Fair field county, who says the Act is so~ badly damaged that it can't even bark. much less bite. I think, my friends, that these few facts are quite enough to show you the utter tngen- uity of these gentlemen in their atti- tude toward these measures which we have discussed.
 Mir. Wilson concluded by saying:-
 '"The attempt to charge Judge Bald win with preventing Workman's very ridiculous that I am obliged to assume that the men who bring the charge do not know the nature of such an act.
 Judge Baldwin could not institute a system of State Accident Insurance for workrnen by any decision of his as a judge. All the courts in the United states couldn't do that, de- ciding together. Only the Legislature can do that.
 ssThe Democratic party is pledged fTO1 hn al Assembly And Judge Baldwin stands on his party platform
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
ATTY. BENT MAKES A SUGGESTION ON
 UTILITIES BILL
Believes Publicity Clause Should Be Inserted Heartily Favors a Strong Bill.

Attorney William W. Bent, Demo- cratic Town Chairman, today made public his reply to the query of the state Business Mems Association con corning his attitude on the Public Utilities Bill. MT. Bent warmly ad Vocates an effective bill and at the same time makes a very valuable suggestion concerning a feature omit ted rom the tentative bill prepared by the Business Mems Association, i. e. the making public of all of the Uti1- 1ty Commissions records.
 He believes that it should be the privilege of any citizens to examine the records of eases tried by the formation gleaned. MT. Bent's letter is as follows:
 MT. Andrew F. Jones.
 Pres. State Business Mems Asso., Dear Sir
 In reply to your letter of the 7th inst. concerning my attitude toward the Public Utility Bill, as prepared by the State Business Mems Association, l beg to state that I am earnestly in favor of such a bill, substantially like the one which your association has prepared, and if elected shall support such measure. In looking through the copy which you mentioned I no tice that, although Par. c of Part 1 provides that the commission shall keep a record of all of it's official acts and proceedings, it does not pro vide that such records shall be pub lie records. I am of the opinion how ever that the bill might be public records. I am of the opinion however that the bill might be made much more effective. if it provided that such records should be public records, so that any citizen of this State might look at them if he so desired. The activity of the Business Mems asso- citation in this matter is to he com mended and I trust that they will continue their activity in other mat ters of public interest and assist in other progressive Legishs- tion from the next General Assembly.
 Yours very truly,
 VIM. w. BENT.
 Democratic Nominee for Represen- tatiTe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
STORM KING KILLS 200
 AT ISCHIA
Especial from United Press.)

Naples, Oct. 25.-As the news to- day filters in fro1iI ,ne district ravaged by yesterdays storm, floods and sub sidence of the earth due to volcanic action, the magnitude of the dama ge grows. It is estimated by the author ities that the death list will reach 200 at 1schia. Thirty feet of mud covers many of the roads in the provinces of Naples and Salerno. Soldiers have been started at the work of rescue and relief but their progress must necessarily be slow because of the condition of the roads.
 Here in Naples many houses col Iapsed. This was due to subsistence of the surface of the earth, due to the recent volcanic eruptions, and the inhabitants of the city are in a state of panic.
 The disaster was due to the com bursts sim multaneously with an out break of Mt. Vesuvius. The coasts of the Island of Ischia, 6 miles south west of Naples in the Mediterranean. wave. The extent of the damage from this source cannot be learned because of the destruction of the cable between Naples and the island.
 The Prefect of Naples sent a tor pedo boat and a large detachment of troops to Ischia to undertake the of the disaster reached the King he directed that three battIeships and four cruisers be hurried to the island from the nearest ports. These war ships carry emergency rations and shelter tents, as well as a liberal sup ply of medicines.
 A telegram received from the May or of Cassmicciola says that that city has been very badly damaged and that help is urgently needed. It is possible that the loss of life there may be heavy, as there are rumors that the extinct volcano, Mt. Epomeo, is again active. The town, which was destroyed by the volcano in July. 1883, was rebuilt by governmental aid, and has been much resorted to on account of it's baths and warm alkaline and saline springs: In the earthquake of 1883, 700 lives were lost. An American painter, Robert Hall, who returned from there a few days ago, says that only a few houses remain in the city.
 The entire slopes of Vesuvius were swept by cIoudbursts Floods are re- ported at Cetaria, Ama1fi. Salerno and in other places. The damage is estimated in the millions, although no positive estimate is possible for sew eral days and the later reports may materially change those made at present.
 Several vessels were anchored in the Bay of Naples during Sunday night and their officers say there must have been a submarine earthquake inasmuch as their craft heaved vio- lently, and in several instances drag ged their anchor chains It was about this time that Vesuvius belch- ed mud and stones. This preceded the clouGburst by less than an hour.
 Signor Sacchi, minister of public works, and Admiral Leonardo have been directed to make a survey of the stricken districts and make recom- mendations as to the necessary relief sl1ros-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
CHEERING THOUSANDS TO
 WELCOME VISIT OF JUDGE
 BALDWIN TO BRIDGEPORT
Huge Rally at Jackson's Theatre to be Pre-
 ceded by Parade Thursday
from Hotel Stratfeld to Theatre - Democratic En thusasm An Ominous Forecast for Discredited Re- publican Machine.

The blare of a full brass band, the thousands of people will combine to strike terror to the heart of the local Republican machine on Thursday night when the big parade escorting Judge Simeon E. Baldwin, Democratic nom inee for Governor, forms in line at The Stratfield and heads for Jack sons theatre, where the most impor- tant rally of the campaign will take place.
 Thursday night will be a red let ter night in many ways. It will be the chance which thousands of Bridge porters have been anxious1y awaiting, an opportunity to see and hear the next governor of Connecticut The famous jurist is assured of the most enthusiastic reception ever accorded to a gubernatoria1 nominee Already and it will be case of standing room only at the big theatre when the speechmailzng begins.
 Judge Baldwin, of course, will de- liver the address of the evening, but number of shorter addresses are scheduled from other important nom inees of the Democratic party. Among the speakers are:
 Atty. Talcott Russell of New Haven, nominee for Attorney General.
 Hon. Za1mon Goodsell of Bridgeport nominee for Secretary of State
 Hon. Lynn W Wilson of Bridgeport nominee for Congressman from the
 Attorney E. F. Hal1en, of Bridge port, nominee for Judge of Probate in the Bridgeport District.
 The big meeting will be called to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25

The will of the late Matthew Hughes who left the bulk of. his es- tate. valued at lover s2O,OO0 to St. Patrick's Parish and about 5000 to his relatives was sadmitted to probate this morning by Judge E. P. Nobbs after a hearing in the probate court where the witnesses to the will were examined by Attorneys John c. Cham berlain and w. H. O'Hara who have been secured by the heirs. After the marks of the testator had been proven to the satisfaction of the court the judge admitted the document
 Attorney O'Hara stated that the heirs would take an appeal from the decision of the probate court.
 The attorneys for the will were City States Attorney Stiles Judson.
 The witnesses to the will which was signed June 2, 1910 were City Audi tor Keating, Deputy Auditor Henry J. Waters and Bernard Keating, Jr.
 MT. Waters was the first witness. He said he had known Matthew Hughes for 12 years and that he was signed the will. He recalled that last June that he and the younger MT. Keating were called into the pri- vate office of the auditor, they found MT. Hughes sitting there. MT. Hughes said that his hand was very to sign his name for him. MT. Keat- ing did so and then made the mark for the testator between the first and last names while MT. Hughes touch ed the pen
 The younger MT. Heating corrobor- ated the statement of MT. Waters and
 Continued on Page Two.1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
GOODWIN CASH VkNISHES WHEN
 TAKERS APPEAR
Story of Large Bets. Lying Around Loose at Algonquin Club Proves to be Unadulter- ated Fiction

The Standard last night printed a statement that Hawfey and Rogers, candidates for sheriff and secretary of state were out for the whole ticket. The declaration of faith in the two candidates and their attitude was companied by a statement that at the Algonquin club there is strong belief that Goodwin will carry Bridgeport. The belief is so great said the Stan dard that the assertion has been back ed up with money that has found no takers.
 Several persons heard that the Good win money was laying around the club loose called the select club last night by telephone and asked who it was that wanted to bet. One Democrat with $500 in his hand was unable to find anyone at the club who had any Good win money. Another who would wager any part of $200 that Baldwin would be elected could not get anyone at the club to back up the Standards state ment.
 It is doubtful whether the statement did much to injure the club it did in disarranging the nerves of the Into state of frenzied finance for fear that someone would get bet down before they did-only to find that the whole thing must have been can ard.
 If there is any Goodwin money at che Algonquin club today will they please set a red light in the window st Court and State streets and some Democratic money will arrive inmed- 9atedly. If there is no Goodwin money in sight a yellow light will do,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-10-25
Especial to The Farmer.)

Bethel, Oct. 25-Lynn w. Wilson, Democratic candidate for Congress, addressed the employees of the Cuff Hat Co.,, in this place, this afternoon. The company was founded, during the recent strike of the Hatters, by MT. M T. Cuff It now employs some 60 hands >and does a large and pros porous business.
 Mir Wilson talked for 20 minutes during the noon hour. The matters of Danbury and Bethel will poll a large vote against Congressman Hill, this election because of his attitude on Labor Legislation, and especially because of his vote against amending the Sherman act to exempt voluntary organizations from it's operations. Un- der this act the homes of some 200 matters are held by attachment ana $7O, 900 of matters money is tied up in savings banks in the same way.
 As conditions now are any member of a voluntary organization may be held liable for the acts of officers of a national organization, If there IS one even when he did not participate in the act and had no knowledge of it. The sentiment in favor of Sheriff VolImer is also very strong here and his election is predicted. Judge Bald win, it is said, will certainly carry the town.
 MT. Wilson, after discussing briefly, the votes of the Connecticut delega- otion in. Congress against labor mea- sures and for comrnissio9 referred to 
 his spokesman, MT. Chandler, have taken on some of the issues in the State.
 MT. Chandler, after much shifting have finally decided to claim that Judge Baldwin is not for a Work mans Compensation Act and that
 Why then did not MT. Goodwin have the platform of his party made that way? He controlled the convention
 Tor F11 0tVnl I am not discussing at this time. He
 But the Republican platform does not declare for Workman's Compen-
 The. platform of the Democratic par sty does declare for such an act.
 The EepaIblican platform does favor compel the injured worker to fight in the courts for all that he getss or his widow. tfhe is. killed. filled ...e., s4o+ = operates just %as sick benefit or acci- dent insurance does, and the fnjur- ed workman is certainly compensated for his injury and without recourse to the courts.
 MT. Chandler and MT. Goodwin. with defeat staring them in the face, may favor a Compensation Act, but their party does not.
 It will be remembered that the late Governor Li11ey favored a Public Ut1l- ities Act. but the Legislative agents gave Governor Lilley sharp notice that his views were not binding on his party or on them.
 Again it is fair to ask why MT. Chandler, as a member of the last Assembly, did not make the we1kin ring with appeals to his party lead ers to adopt this legislation. And And why, during the many years that they have been in power did they not adopt it2
 It has been regularly put up to them for many years.