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The Detroit times., 1912-09-28

that standard $I.5o and s. Hand
Bags will be sold at Sf.oo is all
that the public cares to know.
Every bag in the lot strictly
all-leather and leather lined
throughout with black or, tan
leathers. Genuine German silver
rand riveted leather covered.
frames. So many styles ia the.
showing that description IS im-l
possible. We offer the \ - ~
very best qualities and Hit
styles at, each ...... UOO
FGoLpBERd BRosAMArN FLOOR. "
The Detroit times., 1912-09-28

Master Edward II. Doyle. Jr., gave
a Juvenile party, Thursday afternoon.
In his home. In Crosse Pointe.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-28

DR.. Charles f. Chadsey, superinten.
dent OF Detroit public schools, will
be the guest of honor at a banquet,
Friday evening, In the Hotel. Cadillac,
gwen. by the Detroit Scnoolmasteis
club.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-28

The Hudson. Girls club will give
the opening, dancing party OF the sea,
son, Tuesday. evening, Oct, /, In. Diar
mond temple, Grand. River and Law
ton-aves.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-28

Mrs. Ethel H, Pease and Miss Ethel
Hodgston Ocha, of. Bethune-ave. west.
and Mrs. William d. walker and
Miss Katherine Walker, OF Rhode ISL
and-ave., during the week visited Mrs.
Robert Lee Schorr, In Kingsvilleon-
theLake, where she is passing q
month.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-28

The formal opening OF the recently
lredecorated American Eagle temple,
brush. st. and Bethune-aye.. will take
p,ace Monday evening, Sept. 30. The
temple has been beautifully redecorat.
ed throughout.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
MISSES MAYHEM AND GAY
DEN COMPLIMENTED

Mr. and Mrs Gid Montjoy, Sr, en-
tertained Friday evening, the 9th
inst, with an informal reception
in honor Of Misses Mayhem and
Wahweece Gayden.
Mrs. Montjoy was assisted in
receiving by the honorees; also
Misses Lawrence, Gertrude Nc
Shane and Susie DeLoach.
The hostess was attired in a
gown of black satin messaline
trimmed in embroidered bands
and lace, Miss Mayhem wearing a
gown of and-embroidered white
marquesette over white satin, car
rying white carnations and ferns,
while Miss Gayden's frock was Of
pink satin trimmed in pearl bands,
carrying pink carnations and ferns.
A pretty valentine idea was used
in the rooms thrown open for the
pleasure Of the guests, profusion
Of pink hearts and carnations be-
ing used in the library, while the
crimson hearts and carnations
were used with an artistic effect
in the dining room. ".
Misses Wade and Bertha Jones
presided at the punch bowl during
the evening.
Progressive rook proved a
pleasant diversion for the guests.
The heart idea vas used in the
score-cards and refreshments.
Miss Mclean, winning the high
est number Of games, was pre-
sented with a bunch of pink car
nations.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Mail orders receive our best
care and attention. If you are not
pleased with what we send you,
return it promptly and get your
money back. A. Weller G Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
DIR. RENNIE TAKES CHARGE
OF PASTORATE.

DR.. Jos. Rennie, formerly pastor
of the Presbyterian church of
Norfolk, Va, who was rendered
and accepted call to the pastor
ate of the First Presbyterian
church of this city, arrived last
Saturday evening with his eSti-
mable family to take charge of
same.
Prior TO his arrival a pantry
shower was rendered them by the
ladies of the Earnest Workers
Society of that church, and they
were the appreciative recipients
of a bountiful supply of pantry
necessities.
DR.. Rennie delivered a master
full sermon last Sunday morning
to large audience of delighted
hearers, and it was the consensus
Of opinion from those of his charge
that he is in every capacity a
worthy successor to the greatly
lamented DR.. Irvine, who during
his lifetime was a Staunch friend
and co-worker of the new pastor.
Sunday evening a welcome un-
ion service was rendered him at
the First Baptist Church, where
another splendid service was con-
Quoted by DR.. Rennie, at which
time he greatly impressed the as
sembled congregation from all the
churches of the city.
DR.. Rennie is eminently fitted
for the pastorate which he has
accepted, and the congregation of
the Presbyterian Church and the
city at large are to be congratu-
lated upon the acquisition of this
able divine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
JOHN H. HOPE ANNOUNCES
FOR ALDERMAN.

John H. Hope is announced in
this issue of The Commonwealth
as a candidate for Alderman from
the West Ward, subject to the
April primary election.
Mr.. Hope has been a citizen oI
Greenwood for several years, hav'
ing been actively engaged in bus.
mess here during that time. Prior
to his removal from Oxford to
this city he was a member of the
board of aldermen of that place
and has had considerable expert
ence in that capacity.
He is a man Of good business
judgment, takes an active Interest
in the development of our city
and, if elected, promises to faith,
fully discharge the duties of the
office, and asks favorable con,
sideration of his claims.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
SCOUT EXHIBITION.

Come to the Scout Exhibition,
Feb. 22nd, in the F. R. Austin
building. The boys have learned
a few things and they want you
to see some of them.
Demonstrations in the first aid
to the injured and in bandaging
will be given. They will show you
how a scout would act in case of
broken bones when no doctor
was on hand and what to- do be-
fore he comes. What a scout
would do for cases Of shock, faint
ing, scalds, burns, cuts, etc. What
he would do if lost in the woods
for shelter. ~. ~
Uses of the mess kit will be
demonstrated. Haversacks, blank
ct rolls, etc, will be made up for
the spectators. Temporary shell
ters will be erected and every
thing required in the examination
of a second class scout will be
given.
1t will cost you nothing to see
these things. An offering will be
taken, however, for the Summer
Camp fund. Come and enjoy an
hours entertainment by Green
woods growing organization.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
BOIL WEEVILS NOT ALL KILLED
BY COLD WEATHER.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 0.--"Whilt
the recent cold weather has no doubt
killed large numbers of alternating
weevil, if am to judge by former ex.
perience, there will be enough left tc
do great injury to the cotton crop OF
1872" said T. 0. Plunkett, Genera
Agent of the Cotton Culture Depart
ment of the Southern Railway and affil,
lated lines. Mr. Plunkett continued;
Il have been in close touch with the
boil weevil since 1900, and have known
him to go through several hard winters
and some very hot summers, but they
are still in evidence in the territories
where they covered since that time.
In February, 1899, if l remember
correctly, the mercury stood at 8 or 8
below zero at Houston and 5 or 6 below
at San Antonio, Texas, but the little
fellow continued his advance in that
year, though maybe not quite so fast as
he would if the cold weather had not
struck him. In February 1905, we had
zero weather at Waco, Texas, and the
weevil had reached as far north as
Dallas and Tarrant counties. During
1906 he made an advance to then orth as
far as he has at any time in one year
since or before.
Like all alternating insects, the boil
weevil protect themselves when they
20 into Information. If they go in rot
ton wood or under the bark of trees
where the rain, snow or sleet catches
them they, no doubt, freeze and die.
But if they are protected in dry places
under the bark, in ginneries, in cotton
seed bins, in the chincks and under the
shingle or board roofs of cabins and old
houses, they are very liable to with
stand the winter months, and like the
alternating bear, come out very hun
cry in the spring.
would advise all farmers who are in
the territory where the weevil reached
in 1911 to be diligent in their work and
prepare for determined fight against
the little insect. Where no prepara-
ton has been made, and where the
farmers will not take any heed of the
warning that has been given, they are
liable to be damaged by the weevil.
Successful fights have been made and
the diligent farmer will continue To
raise cotton notwithstanding the little
| insect.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
G. R. MAHONEY is DEAD.

Mr.. G. R. Mahoney, one of Itta
Bena's oldest and Wealthiest citi-
Zens and planters, answered his
final summons last Tuesday, and
his remains were inferred in that
place Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Mahoney was the owner of
one of the finest plantations in
Leflore county and figured quite
prominently in Itta Bena real es-
tate and business affairs.
In Greenwood he was very well
known and highly esteemed, and
The Commonwealth extends SYM
pathy to the bereaved family.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

SOME COURT FACTS AND FIG
URES.

| Monday morning Judge J. M. Cashir
formally adjourned the January, 1912
term of the Lefiore county circuit court
by signing the minutes of busy four
weeks session, three weeks of which
were given to the large criminal docket.
The first week of the term disposed
of 80 civil cases and continued "a out OF
a total of 124 cases on the docket.
At the sounding of. the docket on
Monday three weeks ago there We're
1876 criminal cases docketed, seventy
five of which were state cases and the
balance cases appealed from the Green
wood police court. In the way of de-
murrers to indictments, only three were
sustained out of the twelve presented
to the court,
There were twelve acquittals in the
state cases, four of which were murder,
one manslaughter, two arson and the
balance misdemeanors. Fifteen cases
were passed to the files, among which
were several old cases and all of which
were past adjudication.
Six state cases were dismissed upon
payment of costs, all being misde-
meanors; and only seven were con-
tinued of the state budget. Among the
important cases continued were R. H.
Williams for embezzlement and the
manslaughter charge against ]. o.
Thornton, both of which have been
hanging fire, and in which convictions
are doubtful. The Thornton case was
continued on application from the state.
This gave the state thirty-four con-
victions, several of which came in the
form of pleas of guilty, but which re-
fleet splendidly upon the efficient work
of the court. In the cases of the City
of Greenwood only few were continued
and fines in the amount of $8l5 were
imposed.
In toto, the fines, costs and forfeitures
of the past term of court aggregate
So, 203. The aggregate of the years dish
ed out as sentences on state and county
convict farms are 223s years Two
were given life, three were hooked for
seven years, two for three years, one
for two years, one for one year, and
the balance were given sentences on
the county convict farm of from one
year down to ten days.
Nose Mcmillan, who was up for the
murder of his uncle, Gibbs Harrell, by
agreement was given one year on the
county farm. Jim Morrison was given
$50 and thirty days for his raids upon
the Greenwood Grocery Company. The
Joe Outlaw case of assault and battery
with intent to kill was disposed of, Joe
getting five years.
The murder cases in which acquittals
were had were Louvenia Lowrey, Ned
Lucas, John Holt and Cornelius Clinton.
A. S. Borah and E. H. Lilies, who were
up for arson, were acquitted.
The four-weeks' term of court cost
the county $5, 1880.
A general resume of the work done
at this term speaks well for the officers
of the court, and they should be proud
Of their achievements. A whopper
docket of 1856 state cases, with only seven
continued and the imposition of So, 2O3
and 223a years at cost of S5,143. 80
sounds good for law enforcement and
the efficiency Of he machinery of
the court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

There is no better medicine made for
colds than Chamberlain's Cough RENE
dy. 1t acts on natures plan, relieves
the lungs, opens the secretions, aids ex-
peetoration; and restores the system to
healthy condition. For sale by all
daolaro "'r .-t
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

are being ordered for installation, and
the dancing parties promise to be of
social interest.
The club is under the splendid admin
istration of the following officers Geo.
A. Wilson, Jr., president; John W..
Dulaney, Jr., vice-president; John H.
Brogan, secretary; and Warner Wells,
treasurer.
Such an institution as this answers a
long-felt social need, and we predict a
brilliant success for the Valhalla Club,
started out under such favorable aus
niceS
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
PROVIDE For OLD AGE.

A prominent man said on the lecture
platform short time ago that one
fourth the working men of the country
looked forward to an old age of de-
pendence- because they spent what they
made as they earned it.
You need not be that way. Start
right now save a small sum every
week you'll soon have tidy sum Il
will be earning per cent. interest if
deposited in this bank until you have
enough to make profitable investment.
A little self-denial now will give you
future independence.
BANK OF LEFLORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Do you know that more real danger
turks in common cold than in any
other of the minor ailments? The safe
way is to take Chamberlain Cough
Remedy, thoroughly reliable prepara-
ton, and rid yourself of the cold as
quickly as possible. This remedy is for
sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

The McShane Cotton Co. is prepared
to give good service in the sale of cot
ton. Its sample room is large and
roomy and has probably the best light
for the display and sale of cotton of
any in or out of the state. Its classer
and salesman is in close touch with the
market at all times and is anxious to
please the firms customers. Anyone
having cotton to consign will do well
To remember the McShane Cotton CO..,
Factors, Front and Main streets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
TWO FIRES THIS WEEK.

A small blaze in the cotton sam
pie department of the Sabin-
Luckett Cotton Co.'S office last
Sunday afternoon was promptly
extinguished with only sligh
damage.
Thursday morning at about 2
o'clock the Eagles Home on River
Front was almost completely de-
stroyed by fire. Loss about $4,-
500, partly covered by insurance.
Origin of fire unknown.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
DINNER.

The Kings Daughters will give
a Washington's Birthday Dinner
Thursday, Feb. 22nd, at the Met
ropolitan Cafe at Il o'clock. The
following menu will be served fol
so cents:
MENU.
Turkey Dressing Rice
CranberrieS
Pork Potatoes Peas in Patties
Celery Pickle Hot Rolls
Maccaroon Pudding
Coffee Cheese
Oysters served any style-~Extra
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

See Barnwell & Ashcraft for
Fire Insurance. 2l3 w, Market.
Phone No, 46o.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
ALDERMAN HOSMER ANNOUN
CES FOR REELECTION.

The announcement of Harry
Hosmer for reelection as Alder
man of the East Ward appears in
this issue of The Commonwealth.
Mr.. Hosmer is ably serving his
first term in this capacity and has
made the people a most capable,
painstaking representative on the
Board. He is a good business
man, a clever and thoroughly hon
orable gentleman, and is splend-
id citizen in every respect.
He submits his claims to the
voters of the East Ward and will
appreciate an Endorsement of his
record at their hands at the April
primary election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Phone 744. A. M. Stoner will
sell car loads of corn in shuck at
76c, Greenwood, and if this price
does not make sales hear him
talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

question was asked until one day she seemed so full of sympathy. She, too. had been used to her own things. Her bandanna handkerchief she was not to wear on her head, and how she hated the new style cap, but young miss wants onl.' up-to-date things around; and
 honey, when I took dem things of your in the attic hit hurt dls old nigeer. done been there; I'se got some society niggerse
 This gave the only suggestion of the resting place of the cherished relics. and mama began to scheme. She found her way to the attic, and she rescued the trunk and wept: it was the tomb that ] held all that was life of her earthly hap piness. The clock and the basket she placed in her apron, and carrying me in her hand landed us safely among our stylish surroundings-only she hid us in the clothes basket so we be near. H1- 1 nallv she found that the vase might be I broken. so she carries me for a visit, and. after much hesitation she asks an old lady friend who still has her home to keep l this vase on her Inantel. that she may l sometimes fill 1t with flowers, and come and see it doing service as 1t used to do
 So here I am perched upon the mantei of a good old friend who is proud to have me. and I am filled with the Princess
 Feather, grown in her own back yard. and mama comes to see me every day. have but one wish, and that is that here may rest until her days shall end. and as the grass grows on her mound in the cemetery that I may hold the I flowers until the cold widens the crack and makes me fall to pieces, as all bodies
 do who do service on earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

tipped back and forth Always upon fez turning she picked up her little worn basket and l heard a sigh; countess stitches had wrought her life, ana many Of the little threads had bound Ter sweetest hours. and these little actors had been instruments that were sloieo in her dear old workeaslset.
 As the Lenten season came around the little church near by claimed a daily visit. and the very first day dear ola mama was out Neds wife came with the maid to our room. They aired the belongings and dusted the rugs. turned around the furnishings and made things anew. Oh, how anxious we grew, little dreaming our fate was at stake. The old hair trunk to the garret was carried, the clock and the basket were whisked in a box, and I never thought I would lose my old place. But alas. I went without thinking, we climbed up the stair way and bumped through the dark till the attic we reacfls-,
 The clock and the basket were placed on
 the floor.
 And I was stuck in a corner just over
 the door;
 Not a word could we speak. we won-
 dered in vain
 If our dear old lady would ever see us
 again?
 The clock grew resentful and began a
 loud click
 And the ringing was louder and quicker
 and quick.
 l hung to the cobwebs which grew to my
 side,
 And the spiders did their best my roses
 to hide
 The real tragedy was in the new made room, and no words could tell of thai dreadful hour. and yet the new things were far more beautiful, nothing lacking just the same old friends were not there Time had wrought dreadful changes, but her faith in Thy wiii be done had hushed a murmur, and why now not yield, even tho thesacrifice is great. Young folks will be young, and old folks will be old, and each in turn must for. bear. Perhaps real kindness wal meant. and we must take the will for tht deed.
 Time and time came the maid; not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

provement of s20oo a month on the salary the first named deigned to accept last year. But Harry Lauder is to receive considerably more than the French art lstes. for his Australian contract works out at $eoo0 per week.
 It is interesting to compare the sums gained by various artists of the present and past years. Hortense Schneider, who was a queen of the stage under the sec ond empire. was paid s1200 a year at the Palais Royal and was surprised at her own audacity in asking S4oo a month from Offenhach to create his Belle Helene And she was a female Croesus in comparison with artists like Menier, with s4 Il night for his immortal "Couf- rier de Lyon" and Glatigny, author and actor. who in 1858 was glad of S1 an even ing in "Les Deux Aveugles.'
 Probably the first to initiate the enor- nous fees that have now become com mon was Adelina Patti, who 27 years ago asked to sing three little songs of five minutes each at the Eden concert in Paris, which works out at s20o minute. At this period Faure was earning s400 and Nilsson and Carvalho $200 per night. As for Caruso who has beaten all records, he received $200,o00 a year by contract from his impressario for singing 80 times He is not allowed to sing elsewhere in public without M. Conrieds permission. but the photograph still pays him S40O a record. and this is the minimum for private performance. Miss Mary Garden can command $5o,o0o per season in New York, M. Renaud $40.000 and now we see Miles. Gahy Desiys and sordoni with seo,- 900 for three months.
 West End fife in one Of It's most serious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

other scenes I was with her. close but silent friend: and finally the old house began 10 crumble. mothers hair was white, her form was pended, only the vase remained the same.
 One day, with trembling hands. she took me from my accustomed place and pressed me to her heart-the giver was gone, gone among the dead. She placed mo in her trunk among other treasures, little Knowing where we would rest among the children. Finally. the young est boy, Ned. called us to his boarding house, to cheer and make comfortable his bachelor days, and very glad we were 10 be with our baby boy.
 Not exactly at home on the cold mar hie shelf, but pleased to have my old neighbor the clock at my side, l adjusted myself to the trend of the times. The clock seemed angry, 1t refused to speak, even tick, and would not strike, but l was always ready to fulfill my duties, and I wondered why the flowers come to me as they were used to. One day heard mama" say to the maid who tidied The room, be careful, I would not have that vase broken for all the world; hand that Is gone brought 1t to me, and the maid looked at me. and in plac- ing me back. face to the wall, l was glad. because she cracked me, ana the water that was life, only q little bit, triekled to the floor. the first time had been able to shed a tear over the chang ing scenes.
 Things seemed restless, we were pack ing again. Mama never knew my wound. so placing me as before. favored treas ure we moved to Ned's house, for Ned had home of his own, and very stylish wife. Our trunk unpacked, there was no mantel in this beautiful home, our days must be dark and dreary," and for awhile 1t seemed as if we were going to hide our face forever. However like the beautiful rays of the sun we crepi out, and I stood on the dresser, and sis ter clock perched her stubborn self or the table near our bed. Other chosen articles from the ruins of home were given insignificant places in our furnish ings. and we seemed to live again. Moth. ing to break the silence except as the chimes called mama to her meals, wt could hear her nolseless steps as she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17


 Just where I was made or Of what l was made you will have to guess. My birthday dates way back wonder to the days when ladies and things were never out of style.t
 After I was manufactured. with lot of others of kind, I was bought and nailed in q box, then had jolting stage ride. and when I was allowed 10 see the sunlight again found myself perehed on a high shelf in a city store. There I remained, was dusted every day-fhis was the only thing that made me feel myself of any importance l was placed face frontwafds, and the chance to com pare myself with others was. not given me. l had only to wait and bide my time to realize what part I was to play on terra firna. There came a time when the bells all jlngled. the whistles were blow ing, and tic green and red swung high and low. Much ado, and still our shelf remained undlsturbed. We heard talking of St. Nick and good old Santa Claus, and wondered If he could be member of our family2 It is fearful to live so long without a knowledge of what is 10 happen, especially to myself.