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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Mail Service Resumed.

Washington.-Railway mail service
absolutely ended for the past seven OF
eight weeks in large portions OF the
lower Mississippi valley, is being grad
ually restored, according to reports re-
ceived by the postoffice department
Most of the postoffices in Arkansas
Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi
which We're cut off from train service Dy
the waters, are now getting daily con-
siIgnments OF mail delivered from ran
way offices. The railway mail otIiclai'
have sat up nights figuring out some
way of reaching various towns.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Says TonsllS Dangerous.

Chicago.--"H you are a well DEVELOPED
specimen of physical strength and wish
to remain so to a ripe old age have YOU
tonsils removed" This was the odvics
given by DR.. Ira 0, Denman of Toledo in
discussing a paper on throat infection AT
the session OF the Illinois Homeopathic
Medical Association.
TO a child between n and five war;.
of age the tonsils are a Godsend," he CON.
tinued, but to m adult they are as dan.
gerous as a rusty nail in the foot
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
$4,000 From Beer License,

jacksou,-Statc Auditor Thompson -
IN receipt OF the report OF the sheriff AM
tax collector of Warren county, in which
that gentleman informed the auditor
that Tor the month OF April. l9l2, he
had collected $4,000 in privilege taxes,
oi this amount, $4,000 was collected
for license On ncar.bcer joints, there hay.
ing been twcNty.siN licenses taken out
in that county to sell the limitations OF
Tic stun that made Milwaukee famous.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Ban Put on Refugees.

Fabens, Tex.-Col. E. z. Steever' ="
command of the department OF leNl,'
dispatched a company OF the Eighteen'n
infantry and a troop of the Fourth gay
airy here to prevent Mexicans from pa'
ing to and fro. Three rebel refugee
were arrested, charged with violating W
immigration laws OF this country BY GU
tering at a place not designated as
port of entry. Many Mexican residents
fearing that the rebels might resist a.,
rest and cause trouble, moved 70 z
Paso for safety.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Miss Orr Made Trustee.

jackson.~-No m in Mississippi il
better known and more beloved, espc.
Cially by the women of the state, than
Miss Pauline " Orr, Of Columbus, who
has been houorcd by selection as one OF
the trustees Of the new college tor
women, which ia to be an adjunct to
the University OF The South at Scwancn.
For twenty-five years Miss Orr has held
the position ut the head OF the depart,
mcnt Of English of the Industrial lnsti.
tutc aud College at Columbus.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
CORPORATIONS WILL PAY UP
Big Business to Turn Over s2s,27s,0o0 IN
Taxes Next Month.

Washington.-The government will y
richer next month by 900, whia
will be turned into the treasury by thu
corporations of the country liable for
assessment under the corporation tax
The income to the government will be
$1,154,0oO less than the preceding year
because the net earnings of the various
corporations seem to have been SID
000,0 600 less than in 1910.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
OPPOSED TO HIGHER RATE.
Rating Bureaus Proposed Advance Re.
scented by Public.

jackson, The amendments issued by
the Mississippi Inspection and Advisory
Rating Company to apply to dwellings
in second, third and iourtb.class towns
and to country dwellings in Mississippi
are being much commented on, not only
by the public at large but by the in
surance fraternity While it is generally
conceded that the losses ON dwellings, in
the state is very much greater than is
necessary, the record OF the companies
keeping specific record of town of differ.
ent classification, would indicate that
the losses in such cities as Meridian,
Jackson and Nicksburg are greatly in
excess Of losses III third and fourth.class
towns.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Revive Railroad Promotion.

Columbus, -Scveral local capitalists
have become Interested in the project
to build the railroad from Columbus to
Aberdeen and thence on to Okolona.
This Is the Aberdeen aud Tomblgbce
Valley railroad survey, which was not
brought to Il successful contamination
because the funds gave out and the
promoters of the road under that name
bcram involved in several lawsuits and
other misfortuncs. The project has been
in the dormant state for several months.
but it has lately been actively revived.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
/. c. Sued for 100000,

Summit,--Will Cartmau and John
TroNlor have entered suit against the
Illinois Central Railroad Company, each
for $4,000 damages for false imprisou.
mcnt on account of having them arrest.
ed aud imprisoned on the charge of hay
ing assassinatcd John Hill, near Summit,
last November, at which time Henry and
Gabe Williams, also negroes, were Sc.
riously wounded, the ~sunposition being
that the negroes were waylaid and fred
upon by strikers in the McComb shops.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
RiCHES0N is ELECTROCUTED
Is Calm While Being Strapped and Elec.
trodes Applied.

Boston, Mass.-Clarenee V. 7. Richie.
o was ~electrocuted at 1917 Tuesday
morning. The current was turned on Ut
12;10:02 and the prisoner was declared
dead at 12:17.
The former Baptist clergyman, who
confessed poisoning Avis Linnell OF Hy.
annis, his sweetheart, was o%utwardly
calm when he entered the death chamber
and he maintained his composue while
the straps and electrodes were being
adjusted as he sat in the electro chair
Richeson walked to the cBN erect,
eyes straight ahead, until he sa auyA
Then he closed his eyes and kept them
shut until the end.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24

Jackson.-Another OF the recently en-.
acted revenue laws of the state is now in
court and being attacked as t its valid
ity. The Jackson Naval Stores Company
OF New Orleans has filed suit at Jackson
in the chaueery court attacking senate
bill No, i6s, which imposes a privilege
tax on the business of extracting turpen-
tine from standing trees, putting a tax
on each cup OF cut. The bill is claimed
to be unconstitutional, double taxatioA
not passed properly and other defects are
ascribed as reasons why 1t should not be
enforced
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
WILL HAVE MODEL DAIRY.
State Fair Gets One From United States
Department.

lacksou,-The state Fair management
announces that tlr modsl dairy, which 1t
was hoped would be put in by the BIZ
reau OF animal industry of the umited
states government last yea, but which
failed to materializc, ou account Of the
matter being taken up too late, is q
certainty for this year. II will be I'M,
der the supervision Of one OF tho experts
of the department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Gas Well Is Unchecked.

Shreveport, lathe flow of natural
gas from the well brought in by the city
while drilling for salt water to be used
In a public nafatorium at the city park
remains unchecked, efforts to cap the
well having been only partially success.
full, The gas flow is now e~onservatively
estimated at 10000 900 feet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
JUDGE ]. c. LoNGSTREET DIES.
Was Member of Celebrated ~LOngstteet
Family Of Georgia.

Chicago,--Iames G., Longstrcet of
Jackson, Miss, died at the Mercy hos.
pital, where he had been tor the past two
weeks under treatment for II serious
heart trouble following al attack Of grip
and bronchitis,
Judge Lougstrcct was in his SD year
and was one of the most prominent law.
yers Of Mississippi.
No man in Mississippi was more re-
spcctcd aud beloved and no one in the
state rould AVE more easily secured
high public office,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Houston Has 81. 900. 600 Ere.

Houston, Texas.--Fire in the upper
Main street business district caused a
loss approximating 81, 700, O00.
For two hours the building was a rag
ing furnace, and the heat was so intense
that it was not possible for the firemen
to get near.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
State Has Money.

Jackson-The Mississippi treasury is
not in as bad condition as one might
think. At the close OF business Satur.
day Treasurer Storsll's balance sheet
showed the state to have on hand, in
repositories and cash items, the sum Of
S2S7, o4S.66.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Won't BUY RlOodhoundS.

Mcridiau-After q thorough ~inves,i,
cation Of ]bloodhounds from alt parts Of
the country, the police committee have
decided not to buy any dogs. as they
are not convinced as to their worth IN
tracking criminals in the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Armour & Co. Indicted.

Chicago.-Armour & Co. was indicted
by the federal grand jury for criminal
violation of the United States meat in.
spection laws, for alleged interstate ship
ments OF meat without inspection by gov.
eminent agents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Hughes MAY Be Nominee.

Washington.-The point blank state
ment was made by friends of President
Taft in Washington that Justice Charles
L. Hughes will be the compromise candi.
date Of the Chicago convention for the
presidency.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Floyd Allen Guiltv

Wythevillc, Va.-Floyd Allen, first Of
the HillsHille mountaineers tried for tbc
carroll county courthouse murders, was
adjudgcd guiky here, and will paw the
penalty Of his crime in the electric chair
at Richmond. The jury was out all
night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Big Lumber S%hipments.

Guliport Lumber shipments through
the port of G%ullport Tor the month Of
April amounted to 2S,5I6,oOO feet board
measure.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Meet for Missions,

hyrtle.-The Woman's Foreign Mis-.
sjonary Society OF the North Mississippi
Conference will convene for its thirty,
third annual session in Bonneville. june
and continue in active session until
June ).
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Farmers Are Busy.

Scuatobja.-rhc farmers of the county
are rapidly overcoming the delay Of
planting caused by the extreme rainfall
this Vriug. Every available baud and
mule doing double time,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Starts Big Rice Farm.

Greenwood 49, r,srs. Widwitz Broth.
ers, OF SchIater, this county. who own
a splendid plantation a lew miles west
Of that city on ON Culver river, are be-.
ginning to plant over 200 acre. of their
m0sb fertile land in rice.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Elks Join Big Parade.

Brookhaven.-The May trade day pa.
rade, in having the Elks' State Reunion
Association, which was combined with
the Elks' parade which is an annual
occasion, was three miles in length, sur.
passed anything similar in previous his
tory in this city
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24

Washington.-The bill changing the
date OF the issuance of cotton acreage
reports by the department of agriculture
10 the first Monday in July of each year
was passed In the senate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Cabbage by Carload.

Misunderstanding is being shipped
from this point IN ear lots by local grow.
cr,. The stock is OF excellent quality
but the crop has beet cut down by tn,
rams.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Cut Worms Damage Corn,

Jacksou-Rcports come from several
sections Of the state ihdicatc that cut
worms are playing havoc with young
corn, and much rcplantiug will be nec.
essary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
White Woman Goes TO Pen.

T~exarkans, Ark.--Mrs. Lula Dobson,
a white woman, aged 40, was taken to
the Texas penitentiary at Huntsville,
where she must serve Il sentence of one
year for running a blind tiger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
1880 Captiyes at Rhodes.

Rome.--The Turkish troops who sur.
rendered to the Italians in the island of
Rhodes number 1890, including IS Off
GERS, According to newspaper dispatches
the Italian troops seized 1000 rifles and
four batteries of artillery.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
MASSACHUSETTS, Adopts Direct rIoo.i...

Boston.--The Massachusetts house Of
representatives, by a unanimous vote.
adopted the amendment to the federal
constitution providing for the direct eleo.
ton OF United States senators.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
More Iron Ore Found.

O~Nfotd-7State Geologist 4. n. Lowe
has discovered traces of iron ore on the
farm Of w. D. Porter, eight miles south.
sast Of Oxford, and as yet the extent OF
the vein has not been determined
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24

Clarksdale.-The offices, freight house
and consignments OF the Yazeo and Mis-.
sissippi Valley ROAD here were totally
destroyed by fire. The damage win reach
$4,000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-24
Alfalfa in Monroe County.

observation-disclosures county is forging
to the front as an alfalfa growing corn.
~. There are about 1000 acres planted
in this county.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
SERVICES At THE CHURCHES
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday next, End after Epiphany
II a. m. Celebr ation Of Holy Com
muniOn and sermon.
$3.50 p. m. Sunday School.
7:30 p. m. Evening Prayer with Ser
mon.
You are cordially invited to
these sermons.
F. oRrH-TUMMoN, Vicar.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

weaves that are more or less shaggy
various combinations.
Reversible Zibeires.
Reversible zibelin6s for sturdy tai
lor-mades are among the desirable
materials. They come in a number of
effective combinations, such as pur-
pie and cream, purple and white, and
purple and green. If there is not a
touch of violet III the heavy cloth this
fall it is hardly considered smart
enough for the up-to-date woman.
Violet is frequently shown with bright
blue. which is certainly an extreme
combination, but nevertheless won
derfully pretty effect. Purple is no
longer associated with elderly women,
and the girl who Is fond of violet in
all its shades will have things very
much her own way this season. Every.
thing from the duh grayish shades tc
the deep royal purple tones are fash
ionable and equally smart for all ages
One of the caprices of the new
Suitings is the extensive use of wide
shaggy cameis hair effects with bold
borders. Blues and greens in these
are noticeable among the more expen
sive materials, and often the plaids
are so wide that only two blocks are
used in the banding at the bottom OF
the skirt. A novel use for pronounced
plaids is the fitted sleeve runnins
from the wrist to the elbow where il
ends in a point over the upper part o.
the sleeve. The plaid is perfectl,
matched and sometimes buttons ovel
the wrist y suit in black zibeline
banded with black and white plaid il
bold checks is an excellent exampl,
of the style.
There is an eccentric style abcu
many of the swagger suits brough
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
More Complimentary
Words For American
State Bank.

We deeply appreciate the many
nice things said about our first
years record when the bank show
ed nearly $4,000 on deposit and
declared an s per cent dividend on
it's stock.
All the officers and directors
were reelected for the coming year,
showing the confidence in which
they were held by the stock
holders. There were no resi8-
nations which means that all the
officers and directors were satisfied
with their connection with the
bank.
But we have just heard from our
corresponding bank in New York
City; the bank that stands behind
us with their millions of money to
furnish Is with what we need to re-
lend to the good people Of Ben Hill
'ounty. This is what they say af-
ter their first years connection
with us:
''The statement you sent re-
garding the progress your bank
has made is q very flettering one
and your management must feel
very much gratified at the re-
markable success you have met
with SO far, and you have our
best wishes for continued pros
perity. We have every expect
ancy of being able to comply
with your wishes this coming
year"
We honestly solicit the business
of every reputable citizen and
especially the FARMERS, for we
are here to do you all good as far
as our means will allow. We loan
ed over 100000, the past year and
will be in a position to lend more
than this in 1912 on good, secured
paper-the only kind we accept.
Thanking each and every one Of
our patrons for their assistance to
US and soliciting the business Of
all others who desire to connect
themselves with a bank who appre'
ciates them thoroughly, we bes
TO remain. Very truly yours,
American State Bank.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
Atlantians Experience
Zero Weather

Atlanta, Jan. 13.-When Atlanti-
ans awoke this morning and poked
their noses out Of doors, they were
more inclined to believe in the
weather mans prediction that the
mercury was on its way to the bot
tom of the bulb.
When it was predicted yesterday
that near-zero weather was coming,
it seemed impossible of credence,
but a drop of twenty degrees in
about the same number of hours.
has made people realize that it is
going to be some cold"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection for the Of
flee as sheriff of Ben Hill county,
subject to ,iIe white primary to be
held later Oh. AS heretofore, if
elected, promise to fill the Office to
the best of my ability, with special
priviledges to none, but equal rights
to all. Thanking you for past favors
| beg leave to ask you again for
your loyal support. l am,
Fraternaliy yours,
j. w. Norris.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
To the Democratic Voters Of the
Third Congressional District

hereby formally announce my
candidacy for the Office of congress
man from said district to the 63rd
Congress, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held next summer.
Owing to my familiarity with condl-
tons in Washington (being the con-
fidential clerk to the speaker of the
House, | believe if the people will
honor me with the great office that
| can be of service to them and |
will certainly strive to faithfully
and intelligently represent all the
people of the district. Their inter
est and welfare shall regulate, con-
troll, and influence my every vote
and act, and at all times | will be
true to the masses of our people.
Before the primary l will announce
formal platform of principles, ad-
dress the voters on the public ques-
tons of the day, presenting my
views fully to them and endeavOr
to see as many of them in person
as possible. If you can give me
your support and influence l shall
always be most profoundly crate
! full.
Very Respectfully.
CHARLES r. CRISP
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

Services tomorrow will be hello
as usual. The pastor has not fully
recovered from his recent illness
but viii attempt to preach both
morning and II t.
Sabbath school aud Epworth
League as usual. No children's
class.
The new Gospel song books with
parts for orchestra have arrived and
will be used at all services except
morning preaching. After a few
practices, the best music in the city
can be promised and expected reg
ularly,
The general public, especially
strangers. will find a cordial vel
come at every service.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

CATHOLIC CHURCH
Services at Catholic Church Sat
urday, 18th. 7:30 a. m.
Sunday, 18th. 10 a. m.
H. A. Schonhardt.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
For Sheriff

To the Voters Of the Ben Hill Co:
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of Sheriff of
Ben Hill County. I promise, if
elected, to enforce the law in the
county in SO far as lies within my
power, and perform all other duties
to the best of my ability.
I also announce he names OF
Charlie F. Dixon and Matt D. Young
as my deputies. Respectfully,
w, Fl. Fountain.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

va VIEW YORK-Woolens used in the
EAs smart tailor-mades never were
more attractive than at the pres
ent time. Rich colors blended
with soft ones lead, and the unusual
trimmings that decorate the handsom
est suits are superb. For example, a
lovely piece CT diagonal cloth in deep
violet with the reverse side mixed
with black, was made with the bright
color out and trimmed NTH magenta
velvet. The effect of the wide revers
and the deep cuffs was as pleasing as
]. was unusual IN company with this
particular costume was shown a
C0qucttish little bonent made of VIC
]ct cClored velvet with the under brim
faced with magenta ottoman silk. At
the back was Il hedge of shaded wings
In tones of violet and Americas
Beauty rose hues.
Colors are lovely this fall. The two
toned materials are first choice for
street wear, and in these there is a
wide variety from which to choose.
Many of the twceds and cheviots have
come from THEN original looms blend
ed with odd shades Of mountain flow
crs and Scotch heather All the love
~ soft green's and laverders are with
us and frequently they are merged,
giving, as they do. the most wonder
full color schemes imaginable. Mel
low greens. suggestions of pink,
browns that reflect the earth and
dead leaves. and unusual srays that
are almost indescribable are all won
derfuly blended in some of the new
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
A Gross Exaaaeration.

Old Salt (after at least twenty min
utes silencel-I tell We, shippin's al
mighty dead in this here port. There
amt been a square-rigger in here
since the summer TO II,
Equally Old Salt-Wot? Why. how
you talk, Bill, / kin remember one
puttin in her in '79.-Puck.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13

Ya VIEW YORK.-Woolens used in the
EAE smart tailor mades never were
" more attractive than at the pres
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
For Tax ReceiVer

| announce myself a candidate
for receiver of tax returns Of Ben
Hill County, subject.,to the ruling Of
the white primary and if elected
will fill! the office to the best of my
ability, your support will be appre-
ciated Yours very resptfully,
EARLY GIBBS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
Announcements
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself d can
didate for the ott.siise Of sheriff OF
Ben Hill COUNTY. subject to the
voters at the county primary. | am
not running as anybody's candidate
but submit my candidacy to the
voters of the county, subject to
their approval at the polls.
George W. Rodgers.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
Farmers Union Meeting
is Postponed

The monthly Farmers Union
County Meeting for today at the
county court house was postponed
until next Saturday on account of
the rain. The meeting will be
held at 10 O'Clock.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1912-01-13
CENTRAL N. E. CHURCH
GuYToN FISHER, Pastor.


Preaching at II 4. NJ. and 1850
P M. by the Pastor. Subjects:
morning service; Blessed are tie
pure i'll heart" evening service,
Making and breaking a habit"
Epworth League at 6:45 P. M.
Prayer and praise service Wedne5-
day at Z P. M.
All are cordi9lly invited to these
services and strangers are especial
ly welcome.
All next week Mr.. Harry Rawley
will sing at the Motto in illustrated
S songs. Those who hear Mr. Rawley
once, always want to hear him
again.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-01
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