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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
Dynamite Cans In Mali.

'Norwalk, Conn.-Some dynamite
caps contained in q. New York letter
exploded In the electric stamping mis-.
chine In the postoflce. r. M. Miller.
q clerk, was thrown nat on his bick.
and the once force .stampedcd. be-
lievtnS an Internal machine had en-.
ploded. Fire followed. but "a quick-
ly subdued.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

If you have young children you have
perhaps noticed that disorders of the
stomach are their most common all
ment. To correct this you will find
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's excellent. They are easy and pleas
ant to take, and mild and gentle in eff
feet. For sale by all druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

Mail orders receive our best
care and attention. II 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, 1912-10-25

New York.--Delena De La Monte.
seven. fell from, the roof OF her nome.
saven stories to the pavement She
was picked up unhurt and crying boz
cause her dress WAS dirty The girl
struck a clothes line during the de-
acenl, breaking the tall
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25
e.. NEW Time TABLE ON
SOutherH Railway Go. In Mississippi

Pullman Drawing Room Buffet Sleep
ing Cars, routed through between Biz
mingham and Greenville, are operated
on trains Nos. IL and IL.
w. r. GRAHAM,
-. ~ Local Agent.
n, v. TAYLOR, c. RUDOLPH,
y.-pres.t and Genl Mgr, Gen'l Passenger Agent,
MOBILE, ALA. ST. LOUIS, MO-.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

VISITING CARDS. Engraved or print
ed at the right prices. Send The Com
monwealth your orders, Special atten-
ton also given to Wedding Invitations,
Announcements, etc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-10-25

POSTED NOTICES Planters who
wish to post their lands against hun
tiers, peddlers and agents, can get nice
ly printed cards at this office.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
State Grange Meeting

Bozeman, Nov. 9, Plans are
being perfected for a meeting Of
the Montana State Grange at Boze.
man, January 23-25. The State
Horticultural Society, The Seed
Growers Association, Live Stock
and Dairymen, and other country
life organizations meet in Boze.
man during the same week, when
courses of instruction in horucul-
ture home science, farm manage
ment live stock and dairying will
be given. National Master Oliver
Wilson OF Illinois; State Master
kegley, OF Washington. Hon. p.
g. Holden Of Iowa, and other dis.
tinguished men will be present.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15

future business for the Montana growers
1T would not be good business on OUT
part to disclose the name Of the purchaser
Of this order. +" continued Mr.. Pearson but
il is one of the best known linen manu-
iacturers in the world trade today. Nov
il a concern Of that character. after having
Investigated thoroughly the merits Of the
fibre Of our 6ax. is willing to pay us the
price for which they could get the raw
material in Ontario and in addition there
to. pay the freight across the continent to
the seaboard for the transportation Of their
mills. il ought to convince the reasonable
business man that the hax business for
Montana has a bright future. The ex-
perts in the business who have seen the
fibre from our fax tell me 1t is Of the very
finest 1t has been their good fortune to find
and So we have a reason to expect that
this is but the first Of the business we may
hope to do in the expectation to England's
linen mills. the fibre from the fax that
will be grown on the fertile farms of Men
tana. Let me predict that the fax in
dustry of the future 10 Moniaua will prove
a very great and very lucratic business
and will mean an immense wealth for the
state. Great Falls Tribune.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15

sented 10. and settled and allowed by. the
court
The setting of the case Of Imperial Ele.
vator Company VS.. Alice Smith was vacat-
ed in accordance with the stipulation of
counsel.
Nov. I3
The motion of defendant. in the case OF
Matte T. Cramer VS.. Malta Enterprise
Publishing Company, to strike ceretain
portions of the plaintiffs complaint was
granted and defendants motion for an
allowance of sio costs against plaintiff is
granted by the court.
In the cases of State of Montana VS.
Charles Sternau and Emanuel Hammond,
the following minute entry was made: In
tn above entitled actions il appearing that
the defendants pleaded guilty under mis-
apprehension as to the sentence to be i'm
posed, and said defendants having stated
to the court that they mad no means TO
employ counsel. c. II. Steven is by the
court appointed to look after their interests.
Defendant. in the case Of Matte +.
Cramer VS.. Malta Enterprise Publishing
Company. is by the court granted 20 DAYS
to answer or demur to the complaint OF the
plaintiff
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
Phelps-French

Cards have been received here
announcing the marriage oi Miss
Mildred Phelps and Mr. Hugh B
French OF MedicIn. Lax.
The bride is well aud tsvorsbIey
known IN this city, having lived foI
some time with her parents west
OF FIold. She is very smlable
and accomplished Young lady aud
will make an excellent help innate
and life companion To the man
with whom she has linked her life.
On FRIDAY night of last week a
shower was given at the home oI
Mrs. Peile IN this city, IN honor OF
Miss Phelps when many of her
friends gathered aud presented
her with many beautiful and use.
tul presents as token OF their
friendship.
The happy young couple have
the heartiest congratulation and
well wishes OF a host of friends.
-Froid Tribune.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
PARCELS POST
Law does Into Effect on January
first Throughout United
States

The parcels post law goes into effect all
over the country on January first and
Postmaster A. W. HuxSol has received
preliminary notice and instructions and the
supplies for this new department will arrive
at the Culbertson office shortly. The de.
tails will have to be worked out a little
later. The regulations will be somewhat
complicated when practical application Is
ed on the rome system instead Of fat rate.
In other words. there Is a graduated scale
Of charges according tp the distances the
parcel is going to be carried. the charge in
creasing as the distance increases.
The postofhce department has not yet
fully outlined the measure. There will be
many regulations to be made before it can
be put into operation January 1. 1913. II
is expected that the postmaster general will
designate certain postal officials who will
constitute a board. or bureau. to determine
the rules and regulations 10 govern the
parcels post. This board. by the aid Of
the interstate commerce commission, is
empowered to change the classification OF
articles when the occasion seems to de.
mand il. II will be along this line iha,
much will have to be done. and this bu-
reau will have immense power to construct
the law in favor Of the farmers or other
wise. So great power has this board that
they practically have entire charge Of the
measure. Senator Bourne. who was one
Of those interested in the bill. states:
The post Master general may make
provision for indemnity insurance and
collection on delivery with additional
charges for such service. and may. with
the consent Of the interstate commerce
commission. after investigation modify
peri-nce has demonstrated the need there
for "
The rates are as follows:
Zone Fifty miles s cents first pound
and cents each additional pound.
Zone One hundred aud fifty miles.
rate cents first pound and 4 cents each
additional pound
Zone 5 One hundred and fifty miles to
500 miles; rate, 7 cents and cents each
additional pound.
Zone 4 Three hundred miles to 6oo
miles: rate s cents and cents each ad
ditional pound.
Zone Six hundred miles to I.ooo
miles: rate. 9 cents and cents each ad
diiional pound.
Zone 6.--oue thousands miles to I.1oo
miles: rate. 10 cents and 9 cents each AL
ditional pound.
Zone Up to !. 500 miles. ~ cents and
10 cents each additional pound.
Zone s.-All distances beyond 800
miles. IL cents and IA cents each additional
pound.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
District Court
Nov. IL

In the case Of L. W. Gibson vs.. Mark d.
Hoyt as Administrator of the estate Of Al
len !. Mcmillan. deceased. judgment BY
default was rendered in favor Of the plain
tid and against the defendant.
The case Of Brown and Flanagan Com
pany against John Manning was continued
for the term by consent Of the parties.
The case Of F. A. Patrick and Company
against ]. b. McCabe. ct al. was continued
on stipulation Of the respective parties.
The court tried the case of Frank Wal
lace vs.. Thos. Connolly. ct al. trial by jury
having been expressly waived by the par
ties to the action. who were represented by
W. ]. O'Leary. Esq. of Great Falls. and
Messrs. Hurd & Lewis. OF this city. re-
spectfully. The case was one for the fore.
closure of a mortgage on real estate and
the payment Of the profits from said real
property. The evidence was short. and
the court will render decision later.
Final account in the matter Of the estate
OF Fayetta X. Peterson. deceased. was pre-
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
Declare War on Colds

A crusade Of education which aims
that common colds may become uncom-
mon within the next generation" has been
begun by prominent New York physicians
Here is list of the "don'ts' which the
doctors say will prevent the annual vista
ton Of the cold:
Don't sit in draugh,y car"
'Don't sleep in hot rooms
Don't avoid the fresh air.
Don't stuff yourself AT meal time. Over
eating reduces yonr resistance"
To which We would add when you take
. cold get rid Of i, as quickly as possible
To accomplish that you will hnd Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy most excellent
Sold by all dealers.-Adv
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
S7.oY PER YEAR
COMPLAIN OF RATES
Business Firms Of Montana File
Complaint With Interstate
Commerce Commission

Washington. Nov. s.--rhe complaint of
the Retail Merchants association OF Mon
tana against the railroads asking reduced
rates on commodities entering the state IS
in behalf of practically every business firm
in the state. Among them are the follow
ing: Great Falls Electric Properties. Great
Falls Iron Works, Great Falls Gas com
pany. Great Fails Laundry. Great Falls
Transfer company. Great Falls Heating Il
Plumbing company. Helena Hardware
company. Helena Light & Railway COM
pany Helena Stamp Works. Helena Candy
Kitchen. Helena Electric company Helena
Shoe company. Helena Butchering com
pany. Helena Trading company. Tribune
Publishing company. East Helena Mercan.
tile company.
The rates attacked are those ON ship.
ments to the places OF business Of the hrms
complaining. which include praeucsll,
every town in tho state tapped by rail.
road. including Great Falls.
The coinplainants suggest new class rates
ten in number, from St Paul. Duluth aud
common points and other Missouri river
common points. to points in Montana. To
Great Falls the suggested rates are as fol-
lows: Per 100 pounds. SI.62. Sass. sI.IS
81 cents. III cents. 65 cents. 81 cents. A.
classes respectively.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15

Diamond Flour at Tanner 4 Best.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
Nov. 18th, 1874.

Nov. 9Th, 1874.
The class in Plane geometry is
digging away at the original prob
lens OF book one. There is more
or less trouble in getting the lines
and angles to equal what they
should. But that is not the most
difficult proposition. The greatest
difficulty is to get pupils to put
enough time on the work so as to
grasp geometrical methods OF rea-
soning. Methods are inductive or
deductive and the conclusion is the
same for all There is no subject
like geometry when IL comes 10
developing exsctness; or getting
every one to see the same thing in
the same way.
Walter Dempsey entered school
last week. and is digging away like
good fellow at Latin aud algebra.
Mayo Schultz visited school
about a week. Mayo will 20 to
Iowa to spend the winter.
Next Friday ~e.shaL reorganize
the {. IA. S. l.. ). aud semi
monthly programs will he given
from this time on. Evening pro
grams will be given once a month,
Some of the boys meet at the
school house twice a week TO stud,
Physics and geometry, ard when
the spirit moves them thereto to
practice singing. We expect to
have a good boys glee club this
year.
Five new pupils entered the FIRST
primary room within the last week.
These are Joseph Spurgeon, Annie
Laurie Mcdonald, Thomas Mar
tell, Helen Martell. and Doroth,
Move.
Margaret Wharton, OF the eighth
grade, has been absent this weeL
with her parents visiting at Lake
side.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
THANKSGIVING DAY


Throughout the length and breath Of
our beloved common wealth The past year
has been oae Of unesampled advance in all
Of those avenues that lead to the enduring
good Of a people. Our churches and edu-
cational institutions and all Of those agen-
cies that tend to bring The citizenry to q
higher and broader and better life have
expanded and exerted . greater influence
than ever before: our industries. large and
small. have been gra,ifyingly prosperous:
our merchants have thrived IN city and
town and village: our workers in all Of the
trades have found uninterrupted and re-
munerstive employment: and our farmers
have had uprecedentedly bountiiul returns
for their labors.
The year 1914 has been indeed nota-
bly, good on. for Montana. and it is meet
that our citizens observe in proiosndest
sincerity the occasion that has for so many
years been set apart as a day Of thanks
giving because Of the blessing bestowed
upon the people by a Divine Providence:
without whose favor the efforts OF man
must ever come to naught.
Therefore. l. Edwin L. Norris. as gov
ernor of the state Of Montaua. do hereby
join the presiden, of the United States in
designating and setting apart Thursday.
the zSth day Of November. 1914. ss
Thanksgiving day.
Let US on that day put aside our cares
and business and profession: duties and
labors and devote the day to fitting &C
kno~ledgement Of the blessings that hava
been sho~ered upon Us by Almighty God
during the IL months past and to beseech-
ing continuance Of bis bouniies through
the years to come.
''In witness whereof have hereunto Sc,
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
Flax Man Says 1t Means
Much

The importance Of the order which we
have received from English spinners for
Montana ha1 fibre is much greater than
most people understand. feel sure. I"
said George Pearson. manager of the
Northern Flax Fibre company yesterday
discussing the recent order which had been
sent TO that company for fax fibre for use
by one Of the worlds largest linen con-
Germs. 1T will mean. if the FIRST shipment
is satisfactory, as I am convinced il will be
that Montana has unlocked the door to one
of the best markets for fibre in the entire
world. continued Manager Pearson.
According to Mr.. Pearson the fibre for
the English spinners will be prepared for
shipment at the mill of the Northern COM
pany al Fromberg. II is for approximate
" 200 tons and sill require more than the
companys fax on the Ben Rumny ranch
at Cascade will produce. If it proves as
satisfactory as Mr.. Pearson declares he
thinks il will, then il will mean that next
year there will DC great increase In the
amour, which the company will be called
on to supply for the English market
Manager Pearson intends to try to shape
his business SO he can go to England to be
present when the fibre arrives at the mills
and be present when the spinners begin
the use oi the Montana product. He says
he wants to make certain the machinery
through which il is to be passed is properly
adjusted and know that the fibre will have
fair test, for. being a practical spinner
and knowing the linen business in every
department. he wants to take no chances
that can be avoided which might iniurs
The searchlight., 1912-11-15
GOVERNMENT LANDS.
Fifty thousand Acres Will be Sold
at Auction In Billings on
Dec. =, 1919

Billings. Mont, Nov. I2.-On
Dec. q, another auction sale of
government lands will be held IN
this city and about 40, 600 oT so, 900
acres will be sold to the highest
bidder. The land is a part of the
$50, 900 acres which was offered by
Judge James +. Witten OF the
United States land Office at d sale
held here during October, and
these particular tracts, numbering
nearly 200. were bid in al good
prices but were not paid Tor. They
are located to the southeast OF this
city on the ceded portion OF the
Crow reservation, and. according
to men who have made "A thorough
inspection Of the tracts. fully 40
per cent of the area is adapted 10
cultivation under scientific dry
farming methods and the remain.
der is valuable Tor grazing purposes,
The price Of s, so per acre is the
minimum fixed by Uncle Sam, but,
Judging from the previous sale, the
figures which will be bid are likely
to he materially greater than this.
AT the last auction the prices
ranged from the minimum TO s2s so
paid ior one choice tract of 40
acres, and it is estimated that the
general average was approximate,
ly 81 Tie sale will probably be
conducted by Judge Wrtt-n, and
If the recent sale can be taken as
An index, much interest will he
manifested and large number OF
prospective purchasers will he on
hand. Notwithstanding the fact
rhat the sum total OF the area IS
comparatively small Any person
can buy not more than o4o acres.
Persons who purchased at the
former Crow auction sales may
purchase such an additional area
at this sale as will, when added to
the area formerly purchased equal
64o acres, but they cannot buy
more than 64o acres all told. The
sales will continue from day TO day
until sold. The purchasers will
not be required to either reside
upon or cultivate any part OF them,
but may obtain patent as soon as
full payment has been made. Bids
may he made through agents or in
person. The fact that a bidder has
already entered other pubic land
OF is now the owner OF other lands
in any area will not prevent him
from buying at these sales. Terms
are one fifth iown in cash, and the
balance in four equal annual in
stallments.
The searchlight., 1912-11-15

my hand and caused the great seal Of the
state to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Helena. the capital.
this, the sth dav Of November. in the year
Of our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and twelve and Of the Independence Of the
United States the one hundred and thirty
seventh.
EDWIN l.. NORRIS"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-13
sociaI Affair.

Sv T%a v p. S. c.. E. of the First
s.ian church will give an Eek
w. ;or social" at the church Friday
ronino November Is. All trends
are invited.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-13
SPEAKS FOR
her MOTHER
North Carolina Lady Writes Interest.
ing Letter Relating Her Mothers
Experiences.

Taylorville, n. C.-In an interest
ing letter from this place, Mrs.
S ella NJ. Bowman writes as follows:
My mother was weak and run down,
and was IN bed for nine weeks. She
was Tot able to do any of her work.
Some lady told her about Cardui,
the woman's tonic. She decided to
t!y i, and after taking three bottles,
was able to do all of her household
work.
You may publish this letter # you
wish, as it would be a great pleasure
to me to know that l have been OF
help 20 some suffering woman"
The best way to relieve won anly
troubles, pains, headache, backache,
etc, is to help nature, by taking Car
dui.
Cardui has not only been found of
great assistance in relieving the most
serio;:s cases of womanly trouble,
but .as also proven Itself an ideal
strength-building tonic, for weak,
tired, nervous women.
Ca:dui is successful because it is
composed of ingred ents that act eff
fectly on the womanly constitution,
and build up health and strength in
a natural manner. 1t is strictly
woman's med cine-prepared exclu-
sively for women.
Fifty years success in relieving
aches and pains of other weak and
ail'ng women, is a good reason to be-
lieve that Cardui should help you,
too.
N. B.-Write to: Ladies' Advisory
Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn, for
Special Instructions, and 64-page
book, Home Treatment for women"
sent N plain wrappers, on request.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-13
REPORT ON ARKANSAS COAL
MINES

Little Rock, Nov. 1.-THE Arkansas
Geological Survey has just issued its
complete report on coal mines and
mining in the state. This is probab-
~ the most remarkable work in its
Enc that has ever been published in
connection with any industry in the
south.
Months OF painstaking investigation
were conducted under the direct sup
ervision Of A. H. Purdue. late State
Geologist, and all the coal mines in
the state we're personally examined
and the foremen and miners interro-
gated by the author of the report, A.
A. Steel, professor of Mining, Univer-
sity of Arkansas. =
Prof. Steel spared no pains in Sc
curing for the public the most valu-
able information in regard to the
methods of mining and preparing for
market the various grades of coal
now being developed, as we'll as de-
tailed accounts of conditions under
which the miners and mine laborers
work and the wages they receive in
their various capacities.
This is without question the most
exhaustive description of the various
equipments and labor-saving devices
ever written and illustrated from real
and only actual experiences with
practical, successful methods and ma
chinery are taken into account by the
writer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-13
PAGE ISSUES LIVE
STOCK BULLETIN

Little Rock, Nov. 12.-John H.
Page, Agricultural Commissioner,
returned Tuesday afternoon from
New Orleans, where he attended the
annual meeting of the Farmers Ma
tional Congress. He reports that
there were 500 in attendance, and that
it was a most successful session. He
extended an invitation for the Con-
gress to meet in Little Rock in 1913,
and the place of meeting will be de-
cided later by the Executive COM
mittee.
COMMISSIONER Page and Deputy
Comm ssioner Hutchins left Tues
day afternoon for Hot Springs to
spend the rest of the week at the
State Fair. They will endeavor to
secu''s some choice exhibits for the
Department.
Our Livestock is the subject of
Commissioner Pages first bulletin
tc the farmers of the state. He says,
N part:
"The attention of the Legislature
should be directed to the merciless
slaughter OF young calves, to be sold
In the meat markets as veal. A law
should be enacted against killing (for
food) a calf under one year old.
Health boards should be called up
on to aid and assist in putting down
this evil. The meat markets of the
cities and larger towns in Arkansas
give ample evidence of the magnitude
of this evil. 1t is double evil. I'll
gives to the public a meat for food
that is not the most healthful, and it
materially reduces the cattle supply.
The country needs more cattle, both
for dairyiag and for rood" :.
Mr.. Page says that Suggestions
are invited from all interested sources
and questions relating to matters
treated or pertinent to the work of
the Department will be promptly an
swered. The Main purpose will be to
make the Department of the greatest
possible benefit to the State at large.
and the cooperation of the public
is desired
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1912-11-13
STATE NEWS.
MUNICIPAL GARBAGE PLANT.


Little Rock, Nov. 1.-THE Munich
pal Garbage Department is an inno-
walton in Little Rock, but it is proving
very successful and satisfactory
one. Superintendent Wagner has Just
submitted to Mayor Taylor a report
for the work done since it was inau-
gurated February II. The initial cost
Of sable, wagons and stock was
about $4,000. There are ten two-wheel
ed garbage carts in use, and they
have handled 1888 loads and 31,157
cans of garbage. The total receipts
are $3,112.S2, and the drivers wages
have amounted to $2,52275, leaving
a difference of $59O.07 in favor of
the Department, to apply toward the
superintendent salary and the cost
Ct installation. The streets. alleys,
and backwards of the city are in a
r'uch cleaner and more sanitary con-
orion than they have ever been be-
fore, due to the work of this depart
ment.