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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

On Saturday, March 9th, 1912. | will
sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash, at the south door Of
the court house Of LefOre county, Mis-
slssIppi, in the City of Greenwood, I'M
der, and for the purpose Of paying the
indebtedness secured by, the deed Of
trust executed by Frank Truett and
Laura Truett to me as trustee for the
benefit Of Il. F. McShane, dated July
lst, 1910, that certain tract or parcel
Of land lying and being situate in the
south half of the northwest quarter Of
Section fourteen, in Township nineteen,
in Range n east Is. IL of N. W. Ia
Of Sec. II, IN T. 10, in r. e., in the
County Of Le1ore, State Of Mississippi,
particularly described by metes
and bounds as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at a point on the western
boundary line Of said Section fourteen
N4J. Township nineteen 90, Range
n east, in said county and state,
twelve hundred and ifty-eight C258)
feet south Of the northern boundary
line Of the south half Of the northwest
quarter Of said Section fourteen, which
sand point Of beginning is a point on
the southern boundary line Of the tract
Of land conveyed by r. r. Henderson,
executor Of the last will and testament
Of l.. II. Henry, deceased, to H. F.
McShane, by the deed dated November
18th. 1909, and recorded in Book 81, at
Pag" $50, Of the Record Of Land Deeds
Of said county from the said point Of
beginning running thence east parallel
With the northern boundary line of said
Section fourteen, and along the south
crn boundary line Of the said tract Of
land conveyed by r. K. Henderson, eX-
ccutor, as aforesaid, to H. F. McShane
by the deed recorded in Book 81, at
Page $50, of the Record of Land Deeds
Of SAID county, hereinbefore mentioned,
d distance Of two hundred (200) feet 3;
thence north parallel with the western
boundary line of Section fourteen a
distance Of fifty 500 feet thence west
parallel with the northern boundary line
Of said Section fourteen a distance of
two hundred (200) feet to the western
boundary line Of said Section fourteen !;
thence south along the western bound
airy line Of said Section fourteen a dis
lance Of fifty feet, to the point of be-
ginning the tract or parcel Of land
herein described being a rectangular
paraIlelogram fifty (50) feet north and
south by two hundred (200) feet east
and west, in the southeast corner of
the tract or parcel of land conveyed by
T. r, Henderson, executor, as afore-
said, to H. F. McShane by the aforesaid
deed recorded in Book 81, at Page $50,
of the Record Of Land Deeds Of said
county, h~ereinbefore mentioned.
Witness my signature, February 10th
1912, j. B. HUMPHREYS,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

mistakes will occur in the hes,
regulated families" is as true to-
day as ever. In mentioning the
election of directors of the Bust
ness League recently the name Of
DR.. D. S. Humphreys was omitted
and the name of Gen. S. K. KEGS
Ter appeared as receiving the tie
and largest vote poled with that
of Mr.. f. r. MCShane, when the
name of Mr.. Robert herman
should have been recorded as Mr..
MCShane's running mate in the
largest vote polled.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
REV. EDWARD McCRADY, THE
NEW RECTOR.

Rev. Edward McCrady, of Can
ton, Mss, was recently named as
Recor of the Church OF the Natiy-
ity of this city to succeed Rev.
Geo B. Myers, resigned.
Mr.. McCrady and family will
move to Greenwood the first Of
March, and we unite with our
people in extending them a most
cordial welcome as citizens.
Mr.. McCrady stands high as a
pulpit orator, and the COngrega-
ton is to be congratulated upon
securing his services as Rector.
He will conduct his first servi-
Ces in his new charge on Sunday,
March 3rd.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that on the
First Monday, of March. 1912, there
will be let to the lowest bidder, by the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of
LeHore county. Mississippi, within the
hours prescribed by law, at the court
house door of said county, the following
contract work, to-wit:
Building Breakwater for the river
bridges at Shell Mound, Ashwood, Roe
buck and Shell Bluff:
Clearing out right Of way 30 feet wide
along and over the public road now laid
out, running from Morgan City to Pc
teet's in District No. S, said right of
way to be cleared extending from Last
Chance plantation to Peteet's, a dis
lance of about 2 miles, tSesled bids).
Given under my hand and official seal
this the 18th day Of February. A. D.
1912, A. R. BEW, Clerk,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

The charter Of incorporation of
the LcfIore County Fair AsSocla-
ton, with a capital stock Of $lO,-
600, is being prepared and will be
published in The Commonwealth
next week.
This is an enterprise which this
paper has been perSiStcntIy agi-
Eating for the past several years,
and we are gratified to note that
the proposition has finally assum-
ed tangible shape for its estab-
IiShmcnt. The incorporators are
among our most entcrpriSing bus
mess men, and it is their detcrmi-
nation to get everything in rcadi-
ness for a big fair here next fall.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

After giving timely notice, we
were compelled to drop several
names from our subscription books
last week. But the postoffice's
ruling made this compulsory on
our part. Besides, we can't print
and mail this paper without re-
celving prompt payment for same.
Enough new names have been en-
rolled on our books recently to
make good those we were forced
to strike off.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Chancellor NJ. Z. Denton Of this
district has been re-appointed by
Governor Brewer. Judge Denton
has made a fine record, and he
deserved to be retained on the
bench. His many Greenwood ad-
mirers are delighted TO know that
he will continue to preside over
the duties Of this important posi-
ton. On the fourth Monday of
March the Leflore county term OF
chancery court will convene here
and Clerk Roy Bew is getting
everything in readiness for same,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

There is to be at Nashville, on
February 1923 what is termed
An Anti-ParceIs Post Conyen-
ton" the object Of which is to
unite as strong an opposition as
possible to the bill now pending
before congress, and any others
that may be proposed thereafter,
for the establishment OF a parcels
post in connection with the post
office department. There are
many things that can be said
against such a bill, and there are
some that can be said in its favor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
NOTICE TO

The Board of Supervisors of Lefore
county, Mississippi, will on the first
Monday of March, 1912, receive sealed
bids by civil engineers for surveying
and plotting open lands or the Sixteenth
Sections belonging to said county and
now under its control, establishing the
boundaries of said sections. All bids
must be filed with the clerk of said
board on or before noon of said date.
Given under my hand and official seal
this the 18th day of February, A. D.
1912. A. r. BEW. Clerk,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Greenwood has plenty of first
class material offering to select a
mayor from, The aspirantS are all
good business men, they are thor
oughIy identified with best inter
ests of the city, and no mistake
would be made in eleCting either
of the worthy gentlemen an
nounced in this paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

In announcing for Alderman
from the East Ward last week !
was under the impression that the
present worthy incumbent, Harry
Hosmer, would not be a candidate
to succeed himself. He announc-
eS in this issue, and ! hereby with,
draw my announcement,
j. l.. GILLESPIE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.

The Board of Supervisors of LeAore
county, Mississippi, will on the first
Monday of March, 1912, receive sealed
bids for plans and specifications for the
erection of n county Jail at the north
end of the court house of said county.
All bids must be filed with the clerk
of said board on or before the hour of
noon on said date.
Given under my hand and official seal
this the 18th day Of February, A. D.
1912. A. X. BEW. Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

There are a few things Yazoo
City needs, but she doesn't need
anything quite so much as Green
wood needs street paving or
TchuIa needs drainage. -Yazoo
Sentinel,
The Sentinel is correct, and,
thanks to our philosophical May.
or and Board of Aldermen, we are
going to have some of our streets
paved at an early date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Our patrons are delighted with
The Commonwealth's new type
in both the newspaper and lob
printing departments. Our new
clothes cost several hundred dol
lars of hard-earned cash, and we
are gratified to know that they
are 50 pleasing to the public eye,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Several hundred extra copies
of The Commonwealth, containing
Col. MaXwrIPS speech on the boil
weeyiI, were bought and distri-
buted by leading planters the past
week. This address contains
much valuable information which
should be needed by all cotton
growers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of Mississippi,
County of Lefore.
This day personally appeared before
me, the undersigned authority, W. R.
Humphrey, W. T. Loggins and s. L.
Gwin, incorporators Of the corporation
known as The Taconic Co., who &C
knowledged that they signed and IKE
cuted the above and foregoing articles
of Incorporation as their act and deed,
on this the 18th day of January, 1912.
P. w. PARSONS,
Notary Public in and for the City of
Greenwood, in said County and State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
TRUSTEES SALE.

On Saturday, March 9th, 1912, l will
sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash. at the south door of
the court house of Letlore county, Mis-
sissippi, in the City Of Greenwood, I'M
der, and for the purpose Of paying the
Indebtedness secured by, the deed of
trust from Isaac Wilson to me as trus-
tee for the benefit of II. F. McShane,
dated December 10th. 1910, lot four (4)
in block twenty-five (25), in the Nc
Shane Addition to the City of Green
wood, in Leiore county, Mississippi, as
shown by the map of said Addition re-
corded in book 2, at page ID, of the
record of maps Of said county.
Witness my signature, February 18th,
1912.
J. B. HUMPHREYS, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
N POSTED.

Notice is hereby given that all of our
lands, located in district No. /, Lefore
county, Mississippi, are posted against
all hunters, peddIers and all trespassers
Of every description, and any violations
thereof will be punished according to
law.
s, B. & H. l.. WALTON,
Minter City, Miss, Feb. Ia, 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

DR.. D, S. Humphreys recently
gave us a copy Of the official bal
lot OF Hughes county, South Da-
kota, used at the November, 1910,
election. This ticket contains three
constitutional amendments, is six
feet long and one foot wide.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

II looks like President Taft is
going to have a rocky road to
travel for denomination. There
is a strong pressure in favor Of
Roosevelt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

When business is good, its easy
to make money. Join the Business
League and help to make bust
ness; there's no better investment
and it shows that unseIfish spirit
that everybody likes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

II you want The Commonwealth,
pay your subscription to the pa
per promptly. We must insist on
this in future, as we can't pay
printers and paper bills with ac-
counts people owe us.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

A bill has been introduced in
the State senate making women
eligible to hold such offices as
school trusteeships, and Of the
state humane, benevolent and ed
ucational institutions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
CITATION.

TVTTVEV NVNTTNN
To F. r, Williams, whose postofice is
unknown;
You are hereby commanded to appear
before the chancery court Of Lefore
county, in said state, on the Fourth
Monday of March, 1912. to defend the
suit in said court of Sam Balkin, where
in you are Il defendant.
This 18th day Of February. A. D, 1912.
A. K. BEW. Clerk.
MEANS JOHNSTON, Attorney.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

The price of cotton has been
soaring upward recently-being
about eight dollars a bale above
the low level reached several
weeks ago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

DO you know Of a more profit
able investment than becoming a
live boosting paying member of
the Business League? Most Of our
best business men think it a prof
table.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

1t is rumorcd that Gov. Brewer
will appoint Hon. l.. Pink Smith
secretary and treasurer of the
Mississippi Leyec Board as the
successor Of Frank Scott. A bet
ter selection could not be made.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

The people Of Greenwood are
practically a unit in favor of the
order Of the City Council TO pave
certain business streets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

The withdrawal of Gov. Folk
from the race for the Democratic
nomination for President i'm
proves the chances Of Speaker
Champ Clark.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Adjutant-G General Arthur Fridge
has been re-appointed by Cover
nor Brewer, This is a mcrited
tribute TO a faithful official.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

DR.. J. R. Dobyns has been re-
appointed superintendent of the
State deaf and dumb institute at
Jackson by Governor Brewer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

If you want the help and pat
ronage Of the public, then help in
the public's work; become a boost
ing member of the Business
League.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Maj. B. F. Thomas has been
elected mayor Of Grenada by a
large majority over two oppo-
nents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
SEED POTATOES.

Northern grown early Triumph
Seed Irish Potatoes, Plant now.
Wilson Feed Store.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

The various candidates for the
city offices are buslly engaged in
t%erviewing the voters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16

Boost your city at all times. It's
an easy task in a progressive
place like Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER EXECU.
TI0N

CTTE ITLTN U-NTT n TrATrrD rvrTTr
oHhhIrF . SALE UNDER EAECO-
TON.
W n,CA
L. W. Mcueh'e hXecutloh Tor
vs. $654;lo WIN costs
Joseph h'Po'"C' J $lo'4o' lo'al' So7Z' o.
By virtue of an execution issued by
the clerk of the circuit court Of LIE
fore county, Mississippi, on the third
Gay OF February 1872. r~eturnabIe be.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


For Mayor,
G l.. RAY
B. l.. YOUNG
w. d. FhiHr
HAM }. 2Ihl'
For Marshal,
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D. W 'NH '
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for o''y N''N'
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The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
A MASS MEETING.

y mass meeting in the interest Of
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement OF Colored People will be
held at the Metropolitan A. N. T.
Church Tuesday night, March TO.
This meeting will be held under
the auspices of the Bethel Literary
assisted by the local branch Of the
association recently organized. The
temporary officers Of this branch are
/. NJ. Hershaw. president; Mrs. Car
RE w Clifford secretary; and Prof.
w tt. Richards, treasurer.
The arrangements for the mass
meeting are in charge OF committee
OF women. headed by Mrs Carrie W.
Clifford. and supported by an aux
iliary of TWO hundred patrons.
The National Association has been
organized several years, with head
quarters in New York. Hon More
field Story. OF Boston, IS the presi-
dent and Oswald Garrison Willard, a
grandson of William Lloyd Garrison,
is chairman of the executive commit
tee. Mr.. Willard is also managing
editor of the New Yorw Evening
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
Masonic Notes.

The several grand bodies of the
higher degrees OF Freemasondy, viz. ;
Grand Court, Daughters of the
Sphinx, the Supreme Council, \. A.
5. r, Supreme Grand Chapter, Q. L.
S, the Imperial Grand Council Of
Mystic Shrine, the Grand Council of
Royal and Select Masters, the Grand
Encampment OF K. 7. for the u. S.,
and General Grand Chapter OF Royal
Arch Masons, together with the Soy.
CIR. and Council OF Order of Red
Cross OF Constantine for North
America, will convene in the city OF
Boston, Mass, from the 18TH to the
25th OF July, 1912 The grand parade
viii be July 10 The General Ma
sonic Congress will convene July 23,
Aleikum- -Salamu
D. H. SavilIe has been reinstated
in the Order OF the Mystic Shrine.
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
Some big Feeds" in Sight

Dr.. J. Z. Shepard is to be dined at
Murray's on the Goth by Washington 5
substantial citizens BanquetS are be
ing planned for Prof. George William
Cook, OF Howard University, for Col.
Henry Lincoln Johnson, who has just
carried Georgia for TAFT, for Collec-
tor Whitfield McKinlay, of the Black
Cabinet and for Mrs Mary Church
Terrell, the races peerless platform
queen.
1t is evident that within the next
few weeks that the digestive appa-
ratus, the dress suits and, incidentally
the pOcketbOoks Of the festive Wash
ingtOnians are to be severely taxed
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16

other kindred crimes, common
throughout the United States, are de-
structive TO the moral and social
strength OF this nation.
Whereas, the only remedy for the
greatest OF all evils can be found
only in the enactment Of some good
law by the National Congress.
Whereas, the proof Of the illegiti-
mates father must be established to
warrant conviction, Of his guilt.
Therefore, we the undersigned citi-
zens of the United States most re-
spectiully petition and memorable
the Congress Of the United States of
America 10 adopt laws on the follow
ing question. to wit: Whenever issue
Is born as a result of any unlawful
intercourse, when the father Of such
child shall be known and duly approx
ed as such) It shall be lawful to le-
galize such child, orschildren, under
the surname OF their illegitimate
father. and such crimes be made pun
ishable with fine or imprisonment
The foregoing petition will be pre-
sented TO Congress by Mr.. Albert
Henry, of Louisiana, young man
who has the interest of his race at
heart Every loyal colored citizen
should sign it,
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
AMONG PLAYER-FOLK AND
MUSICIANS.

On Tuesday evening, March 2I,
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the dis
tinguished tragedienne OF Washington,
will give New Workers their first
glimpse of w. Edgar Easton's thrill
ing emotional drama "ChristOphc."
Tne play will be presented at the
LcnOX Casino, 10th street and Lenox
Avenue, and Miss Davis will be assist
ed by a capable company, including
such Well-knOWn artists as K. Henri
Strange, Lawrence Chenault Freder-
ick Douglass Hogan, Otis Sherman.
Mrs. Blanche DeFOrrcst Miss Friend
and others. Miss Davis has given
close attention to every detail during
the vigorous rehearsal period, and the
production will mark d notable ad-
vance in theatrical standards in the
nations metropolis The proceeds
will be for the benefit Of the Provis-
lonal Regiment, of which Col. {. w.
Fillmore is commander,
Following the production OF Chris
tophe," Miss Davis will return home
for a brief season Of rest, and will
sail March 80 for Kingston, Jamaica,
to appear in a grand dramatic recital
on Easter Monday, under the direc-
ton of Prof T Ellis Jackson. Miss
Davis has an abiding faith in the fu-
ture OF the Negro on the legitimate
stage. and has made many sacrifices
to hold up the dignity of the profes-
sion She believes the tttest artists
will survive, and that the stage will
come to be regarded as an educator
and agency for moral uplift, along
with the pulpit and the schoOl-hOuse.
BLACK PATHS Troubadours," with
Nine. Sissieretta Jones, Happy Julius
Glenn, Tillie Seguin and others, are
putting in a big week at the Howard
Theater.
"Tallaboo." \. r. Harper's notable
problem play, attracted much favora-
| bic comment last week, and will prob
ably be booked for a return engage
| ment
Frank Montgomery's Dixie Play
err" are to produce In Ethiopiaviile'
at an early date. Mr. Montgomery
| has a company of twenty-five artists
including Miss Florence McClain,
| charming Comedienne and dansueSe
as dainty as bit Of silken gossamer
whose work shows intelligence and
| painstaking attention TO every detail
| The Blue Mouse. the TTiawatha, tn
| Chelsea. Fairyland. the Foraker, tn
! Star and Ford Dabney's are all get
ting their share of the business.
! Lew w. Henry. the Howard's eff
! cient stage manager. Is writing a com
prehensive history OF The Negro o
the Stage.
The musicale by the Choral Club g
, the Washington Conservatory of Mt
SIC. scheduled for the Howard Theate
e. March p. under the direction Of Hai
~ 4. Williams. promises TO be a swe
+ society affair. The dances will be al
- ranged by Miss Theresa Lee. diret
I tor of physical culture IN the publ
, schools
The testimonial in honor of Nj:
lean Kelly. the popular mezzo-sC
9-auo. Is 10 be given ar the Metropo
{, itan 4. II. z. Church April +
Nine. Anna Lee Slsde. a singer an
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. ANNIE
JONES DANGERFIELD.
Services-A Good Woman
IS Dead.


Mrs. Annie Jones Dangerheld, for
merly OF Washington, d. T.. but now
Of HUME, Va, and the wife of Mr..
Anthony Dangerheld, died Wednes-
day, March 3, and was buried Friday.
March 8, from the Mt Morris Baptist
Church, to which place she was fol-
lowed by a long procession OF rela-
tives and friends. Through the
down pouring rain, at the appointed
time, the remains Of Mrs. Annie
Jones Dangerheld was laid to rest
amidst touched hearts Of many sor-
rowing friend who had come from
both Jar and near to pay their last
tribute of respect. Long before the
funeral cOTtege reached the church
the edihce was thronged to its utter
most capacity, showing the attest of
love and honor in which she was held
BY reason Of her sainted simplicity
and lovable disposition she had en-
deaTed herself to a wide circle OF
friends and acquaintance. Her lie
was her funeral. In eloquent words
OF stirring impression, the minister
forcibly said in the earnestness and
zeal of his heart, the deceased was
the light Of the community Her
name would not be extinguished. but
will live as a monument in genera
tons to come. In a beautiful and a
sympathetic discourse, bringing a ref
erence to the inclement weather, he
said: The pews here are occupied
with sympathizing friends, and the
children. who are almost prostrated
with grief When they received the
message they boarded the train at
once and came, some hundreds of
miles away, and the pulpit here is sur
rounded with preachers. 1t shows
she was loved and honored with the
greatest esteem by all. As wife, she
was devoted and patient As a
mother she was lovingly and grace
fully looked up to- As a neighbor
she was neighborly. As a citizen
her home affairs was her domestic,
and she will be missing to al"
The bereaved family are the CRATE
lul recipients Of many touching ex-
pressions of coincidence from sympa-
thetic friends. Rev. A. r. Pinkard
officiated, assisted by Brooks, Whit
tingham and Brown
The Washington bee., 1912-03-16
DR.. ]. E. Shepard Applauded.

The announcement OF DR.. J. T.
Shepard coming address at the Met
r oolitan A. NJ. Z. Church, March 10
Is being shown on an Illuminated
screen every night at the Howard
Iheater, and its appearance is inya-
riably a signal for an outburst OF
hearty applause.
The brilliant young educator is
widely known here, and he is sure
to be greeted by an immense audi
ence when ne speaks on the Goth for
the Bethel Literary and Historical
Association 1t is stated that a large
delegation OF North Carolinians plan
to attend the meeting in a body