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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

Governor Brewer has issued a
PROCLAMATION designating the week
from the 26th of February to the
End of March as Good Roads and
Rural School Consolidation Week"
and urges meetings of all civic
and public bodies to discuss and
counsel together for the advance
ment of both these subjects Of
public interest.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

Guy Curry, formerly editor of
the ltta Bena Times, has been
elected manager Of the Itta Bena
Compress, and has sold his inter
est in the Times to his brother
in-law, Chas. j. Pate. We extend
best wishes TO both parties in
their respective undertakings.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

Congressman Underwood, Of
Alabama, is developing support
rapidly as the Democratic candi-
date for President. congressman
Humphreys and Harrison of this
State are for him, a goodly num-
Der Of state legislators are favor
ing him, and it looks like Missis-
sippi is going to instruct for him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09
GREENWOOD CIRCULATING
LIBRARY.

The Woman's Club Of Green
wood wishes to thank its friends
for the very nice contributions
toward the Circulating Library,
which came in response to the
invitations TO the Book Shower;
and also to ask those who have
notified the members Of the Club
that they have books to give yet
to send them to the club room on
Saturday morning, Feb. 10th, from
9 to II. And the Club hopes that
all Of Greenwood will keep the
following notice, that they may
get the benefit Of the library:
The Greenwood Public Library
will be opened to the public on
Saturday afternoon, February 10th
from 3 to 6 O'Clock, and every day
thereafter except Sunday.
The following Rules have been
adopted for its conduct:
!. All books donated to be let
out free Of charge the first week;
after that 5 cents per day will be
charged,
2. All new books shall be 3
cents per day for the first week,
and 10 cents for every day there
after.
3. The library hours shall be
as follows: During Feb. and March
from 3 to 6 pm; April from 1880
to 6:3O pm; May from to p.m.i
June, July, August and Septem-
Der, from 5 to 8 pm.
4. No conversation allowed in
club room during library hours.
). No periodicals shall be taken
from the library, but all are wei
come to read in the club room
during library hours.
E. All new books, after being
paid for, shall be put on the free
list,
7, No person allowed to have
the second book until the first has
been returned and paid for,
8. Books mutiIated or defaCed
shall be paid for by party renting
EaalFs. 4r,I NATL r, -, -, VNntI Elrt
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

We devote considerable space
this week TO the splendid speech
delivered by Col. F. NJ. Maxwell,
the Louisiana cotton king, at the
court house Saturday to a goodly
audience Of Leflore county farm
ers. The Commonwealth had this
able address taken down verbatim
for the benefit Of its readers, and
extra copies Of the paper may be
had by calling at or addressing
this office. II should be read by
every cotton grower and kept for
future reference.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

The Greenwood banks and the
postoffice will be closed Monday,
February 10Th, in observance of
Abraham Lincoln's birthday,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

Gov. Brewers conference with
the labor leaders and railroad Off
Gals failed to settle the strike, and
the situation remains unchanged.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

The legislature has made the
contract rate of interest 8 per
cent, and released all money loan
ed at 6 per cent. from taxation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

j. l.. Gillespie is a candidate for
Alderman from the East Ward,
and will appreciate the support Of
the voters thereof.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09
City primaries April 4 and H..

Greenwood will soon have some
paved streets. Now watch her
grow as never before.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

Some Of our streets are to be
paved. The City Council took the
preliminary steps Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

The bill for a constitutional con-
vention was very properly defeat
ed by the state senate Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

The Commonwealth.
J.. L. GILLESPIE, EDITOR.
SUBSCRIPTION $3.50 PER YEAR.
Entered at the Greenwood, Miss, post
office as second class matter.
Official Paper of County and City.
Long Distance Cumb, Phone No. 80.
GREENWOOD, MISS, FEB. 9, 1912.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor,
G. t. RAY
=. l.. YOUNG
W. M. PETEET
SAM J.. STEIN
For Marshal,
K. l.. MILLER
c. l.. MCBRIDE
j. W. CRAWFORD
c. R. FRANKLIN
J.. c. HARRIS
For City Clerk,
r. II. HICKS
c. A. BURNS
For Street Commissioner,
j. W. TOPP
W. !. CARR
NJ. l.. STODDARD
For Alderman Large,
j. II. STEPHEN
C. c. MONEY
For Alderman North Ward,
]. KANTROVITZ
ROBERT p. PARISH
For Alderman West Ward,
D. f. NICHOLS
For Alderman South Ward,
d. G. BELL
JOHN A. SHUTE
For Alderman East Ward,
GEO. D. classify. JR.
J. l.. GILLESPIE
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-02-09

This weather is simply fine.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
The Other Way Round.

A good little story. long current In England. is now just gaining Amer ican circulation. It has for leading characters Rudyard Kipling and Doro- thy Drew. Mir. Gladstone's little grand child. Kipling was visiting Hawar den and. being fond of children. de voted himself to little Miss Dorothy until her anxious mother expressed the hope that the child had not been wearying the great author.
 oh, no. mamma" spoke up Doro thy. before any one else had a chance to say anything. but you have no idea how MT. Kipling has been weary ing me-"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Really Hrd Rest of Lit

John Burroughs is well known as one of the foremost nature writers Tn this country. Some time ago he visited his brother. Eden Burroughs. who lives in the Catskills, at a place called Hobart. The two brothers went for hunting together The honor of the hunt came to Eden. who shot the only fox. So it happened that fox skins were worth five dollars at that time, and the successful Nimrod took much pride in telling how he got the better of the sage of Slabsides. Later, In boasting to a few friends about it In the presence of his brother John. he was interrupted by. You have oragged about that fox hunt long enough You shot the fox, sold the skin and got five dollars I wrote a Httle account of the hunt. and got Sio from the magazine which publish. ed it. So there you are."
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
BAD CASE OF HEMORRROlDs

okalona, Ark.-'I had a bad case ot itching and burning piles. and tried many remedies without relief. I could not sleep nor rest at night. The affect ca parts were irritated also infamed and my family physician said I would nave to undergo an operation.
 oathed good with Cuticura Soap ln pure water about fifteen minutes. then l applied the Cuticura Ointment did this four times a day for two weeks, then three times a day for an. other week, and in the space of three weeks l was cured sound and well. One box of CuticUra Ointment with Cuticura Soap cured my case of piles Of six years standing When I com meneed to use the Cuticura Soap and the Cuticura Ointment I only weighed one hundred and twenty-eight pounds. Now l weigh one hundred and eighty eight pounds" (Signedl Floyd Welch. Dee. II, 1911.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each Tree, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Took Slot MaehIns at It's Word.

A Kansas City woman recently took her two small daughters 10 make their first visit to her husbands people. liv- ing fin small Kansas town. Naturally she was anxious to make as favoral le an impression as possible. So the two little people on going on an errand to the depot. were cautioned to be on their very best behavior. To the mothers surprise. they returned wig orously chewing gum, As they had no money, she asked them where they got It.
 Oh exclaimed the older one. Tt said on the slot machine. Ask the agent for pennies.' SO We did.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Accorded Full Title.

One of the New York representa- tives in congress tells of a social function in an assembly district pc litieal club on the East side, whereat the chairman of the entertainment committee acted as master of cere- monies
 The chairman was very busy intro dueing the newly arrived members of the club to the guests. who included a number of municipal officers. The representative mentioned was pre- sented in way to halve his official honors with his wife, as The Honor able and Mrs. Congressman Blank. Next came couple who were not known to the master of ceremonies but, after receiving the correct name in whisper, he announced:
 MT. and Mrs. Inspector of Fly drants, Faucets and Shopworks Ca sey.'-Lippincotts.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

fly, but tell them of my good friend, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound, and that there will be no back ache and bearing down pains for them if they will take it as have am scarcely ever without 1t in the house.
 "I will say also that think there is no better medicine to be found for young girls. My eldest daughter has taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound for painful periods and irregular ity, and it has helped her.
 "I am always ready and willing to speak a good word for Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. tell every one l meet that 1 owe my health and happiness to your wonderful medicine" " Mrs. J. G. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich.. RED. 5.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com- pound, made from native roots and herbs.. contains no narcotics or harmful drugs. and today holds the record of being the most successful remedy for woman's ills known.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
WILLING HE SHOULD GO FAR
me Man 10 Fave Kid Transferred, but He May Have Had
 Crouch.

What do you think of this scheme of having the countries exchange chil. dren?' asked the Scvickley man.
 T don't think anything about it." said the Williamsburg man. What is the idea ?''
 An English family, for instance. ex- changes children for a couple of years with German family. References are hrst exchanged, and all sorts of things"
 T sec
 Thus both sets of children get a chance 10 learn another language and get acquainted with another country. It's quite scheme"
 It's an elegant scheme declared the Williamsburg man. My neighbors have kid that l would like to see exchanged with some family in Si. beria"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
MoNino Pictures Ponular.

In recent number of the Daily Consular Reports are collected memo randa from cities and towns in vari- ous distant parts of the world showing the universal quality of the popular interest which the moving pictures excite. England Japan, Turkey, Mex leo. India, Australia and the islands of the sea all have the same story to tell; wherever the cinematograph goes it finds an instant and sustained welcome.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Mothers Lingual Attainment.

The mother of a little boy in Kan sas City. Kan, recites negro dialect stories charmingly. Her small son Is quite proud of her accomplishment and frequently boasts of 1t. One day recently, when some of his playmates were yaunting the achievements of their several mothers. the little boy braggingly remarked:
 My mother is smarter than any of yours: she can talk two languages. '
 What are -they?' demanded his companions
 White and colored."
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
How He Left.

The servants were discussing the matter below stairs.
 Master and mistress ad something of row last night, ear. said the butler ponderously.
 You should have heard 'em," an swered the parlor maid in a shocked tone. "Scandalous is what l calls it,'
 They tell me e ran out, cranked is motor ear and left in it"
 No" said the maid, positively. he didn't leave in his machine; dis tinctly heard the mistress say he left in huff '-London Answers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Don't Take CaIomeI Bonds Pills Are Better
They do not sicken or gripe.

They do not sicken or gripe.
 They do not tear you to pieces"
 They do not leave you constipated. They are small, mild, effective. Why waste time and money on unknown and expensive purgatives?
 Just take one Bonds Pill at bed time for that headache, biliousness, torpid liver, etc. and wake up we'll! All Druggists, 25c. or send to Bonds Pharmacy Co, Little Rock. Ark.
 A free sample on request
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
lnyestlqatira Combination.

Seattle, Wash. - Subpoenas have teen issued for 20 leading Northwest lumbermen to appear as witnesses al a hearing in this city to tell what they know of an alleged combination among Middle West lumber retailers, which the government charges exist in re straint of trade.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
rxoense Of New Party Convention.

Chica go. Expenses of the recen' convention of the Progressive party amounted to sl9, ,403, according to the report of the Arrangements Commit tees treasurer, just filed. The report says that receipts from the ticket anf program sale were si3.2G2a5 and $ti ec5.59. respectively Contribution from some hotel and individuals rep resented the remainder of the conyen ton fund. and there is sf75.eS remain ing in the treasury.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Births In the Air

The International Congress on Ae- rial Legislation, sitting at Geneva, Switzerland. is evolving a very de tailed code of laws. One of it's sug- gested paragraphs reads: "In the event of a birth occurring in an air craft the pilot is to enter the event in his log book and must notify the fact to the authorities at the first place at which he desc,nds."
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
sufferlno in South America.

New Orleans.-Due to the almost entire failure of the crop throughout the greater pars of Central America, 1uch suffering exists there according to advice3 received here.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Autocratic Assertions

Are you servant of the people," asked the constituent
 Yes. replied Senator Sorghum Only it should be observed that a really frst-class servant may come pretty nearly being a boss"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
In the Hotel 1 olnhu

Mary-That tall man has been di- vorced five times
 Alice-Goodness Who is bep Mary-He's the man who invented the safety match.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
His ReaSnn.

He-Dearest-During the first dance l have with you be sure and say some thing 10 me
 Why?
 Ie=Recause you're so light. if you don't speak ! will net know l have you in my arms-Princeton Tiger.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Two Epiorams.

The apple of many young mans eye is peach.
 Harping on a subject will more often suggest harpy than a hargist.-Lip- pincotts
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Accounted For.

How is it so many people seem able to get the money to buy automobiles with?@
 If you only notice. they are the eas- lest things in the world with which to raise he dust
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
MOTHER OF
 LARGE FAMILY
Tells How She Keeps Her Health - Happiness For Those Who Take
 Her Advice.
Scottville, Mich. -"I want to tell you how much good Lydia E. Pinkham s Veg

etableCompound and Sanative Wash have done me. l live on a farm andhaveworked very h ard. l am forty-fve years old, and am the mother of thirteen children.
 Many people think it strange that I am nc. broken down with hard work and tho rare of r,u fop,
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Lumbaeo, Rheumatism and chiIblaIns

There is nothing that gives so quick benefit as Hunts Lightning Oil. The very minute it is rubbed on the i'm proyement is noticed. For over thirty years this Eminent has been acknowl- edged to be the best for these troubles. Every druggist will recommend 1t. Price 25c and Soc per Bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

As summer tonic there is no medicine that quite compares with OXIDINE. It not only builds up the system. but taken reg ularly. prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste less formula al Druggists
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Fitting Crime.

He-I know who egged you on to this
 She-Who egged me on? He-That old hen.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

The Paxton Toilet Co. of Boston, Mass. will send a large trial box of Paxtine Antiseptic, a delightful cleans ing and germieidal toilet preparation, to any woman. free. upon request.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

A great majority of summer ills are due to Malaria in suppressed form. Las situde and headaches are but two symp- toms. OAIDINE eradicates the Malaria germ and tones up the entire system.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

Regular practicing physicians recommend and prescribe OXIDINE for Malaria, because Il Is proven remedy by years of experience
 Keep bottle in the medicine chest and administer at first sign of Chills and Fever.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

A great majority of summer Ills are due to Malaria in suppressed form. Las situde and headaches are but two symp- toms. OXIDlNE eradicates the Malaria germ and tones up the entire system
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

There are lots of funny things to be seen in this world, and among them is fat woman sitting on little piano StQOl
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

If your appetite Is not what it should be perhaps Malaria Is developing. It affects the whole system. O&IDlNE will clear away the germs, rid you of Malaria and gen. orally improve your condition.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

When a couple is engaged they look at each others virtues with ma1;ni. flying glasses, which are thrown aside on their wedding day
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Ideals.

What is your idea Of perfect hus- band?"
 One with about million, who would lose no time in making me a merry widow"
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Reservations.

She-Let me be the first aid to the injured
 He-If you're sure it won't be lem. onade.-Baltimor American.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
Hurry. Girlsl

Uncle Sam has just issued a little brochure on fattening calves. Hurry, girls, as the edition will soon be ex- hausted Washington Post.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23
As to Kissinq.

Jaek-Do you believe there's m crobes in kisses?
 Gwen-You can search me.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

If it were not for the trusts whom would man who fails in business blame for it?
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup Tor Children teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma- ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

Lots of people are more anxious to pay their social obligations than their debts.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

Some men are dumb because their wives never give them a chance to talk
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

If you wish beautiful, clear, white clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue. At all good grocers.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

In womans eye the most attrac- tive thing about man is her ability to attract him.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

It's easier to catch husband than to uncatch him
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-23

A man knows more at 2,1 than he can unlearn between that and 60.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-02-23

menting, while they carried with them
such trifles as they had been able to
save or had snatched up in the con-
fusion-often of the most incongruous
nature. From abaft came curses and
groans. From time to time the boards
would resound with the confused
trampling of bare feet; then these
sounds would cease suddenly and the
shouts would be resumed. Looking
down, became aware that these cries
were from the steerage passengers.
At each ladder which led to the decks
from this region Of the ship two men
were posted; and each held pistol
in either hand and guarded the ap-
proaches.
The burly figure Of the captain ap-
peared There was concerted rush
for him. For a moment passengers
and crew struggled together. Then
his voice rose clear and clean above
the needy of sounds:
There is no immediate danger.
Lower the life boats and be ready to
cast of"
Hardly had the words left his lips,
however, when thrill seemed to run
through the ship. The stern rose per-
ceptibly in the air. "She is sinking!"
cried a hundred voices. All disci-
pline was lost The sailors, lowering
the boats, had the ropes snatched out
of their hands by frantic passengers.
The mob was gaining control. And,
at the critical moment, suddenly there
came a renewed rush from the steer
age against the ladders. heard re-
yolver crack, man cry. Then, with
the roar Of single beast, the steerage
passengers had swept over all OBJ
stacles and no further semblance of
order was possible. Suddenly felt
Stapfhaus thrust a pistol into my
hand.
What for?" I cried in astonish-
meut. We stood a little aside from
the fighting, furious mobs, helpless to
prevent their deeds. Women were be-
ing thrust aside; saw boat swing
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-02-23

that roared, waist-high, around me.
Suddenly l felt Stapfhaus grasp me
by the arm. / could not hear his
words amid those awful cries of de-
spair that went up to the heavens.
Dimly l felt that his will, stronger
than my own at this supreme crisis,
demanded that I should plunge with
him into those foaming, churning
depths. With last despairing shrek
leaped; felt the black waters close
over my head, and went down, down,
for an interminable period, until the
breath pent in my lungs seemed about
to rend me. Them felt my head
struck violently by some floating OBJ
ject; / emerged above the surface,
gasping and choking, and found my
self clinging to a deck chair, one Of
those which had been in occupation
only a short hour before, in the lee
Of a deck shelter. The current Gre
ated by the sinking ship had, most
luckily, carried me away instead OF
drawing me under. All around me, un-
der the full moon, was the black,
heaving sea, trimmed with ice foes
that seemed to have withdrawn to
leave a clear space in which the YES
sci might sink to her ocean bed. Now,
where she had been there was no
ripple to show, nothing but the dark,
leaping waves, spume-fecked beneath
the wind, and on their breast there
fioated spars, chairs, debris of every
kind.
chung to my chair and shouted
wildly. No call came back across the
waters. If any had escaped, they
had pulled away from the danger spot.
The entire company and crew seemed
to have persisted. l felt that l could
not keep my senses much longer. Be
numbed by the icy water, spent, ex-
hausted, my strength fast leaving me,
put all my powers into one last, des-
perate cry. Then came an answer. |
knew the voice. l plunged onward des-
perately through the waters. The hail
came more loudly. All at once there
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-02-23
"Whigs" in History.

The party in the colonies which pre-
NOTED and backed the revolution took
the name Wings. Their principles
were the same as those of the Wings
of England, only they were made ap-
plicable to this country. In 1884 the
name was revived the Federal party
having come to an end in 1917. From
that time all American politicians
were simply Republicans. But soon
different views were held by the va
rious members of the party with the
results that factions were formed I'M
der their own leaders. Adams, Clay
and their followers believed in pol
icy of protection and federal internal
improvements and broad or loose
construction of the constitution. 9th
ers, who construed the constitution
strictly, opposed these things and
found a leader in Jackson. The for
mer took the name of National Repub-
licans. After his defeat their chief
leader was Clay, whom they nominal
ed for president in 1881. Their oppo-
sition to Jackson drew to them va
rious elements, and, as opponents OF
executive usurpation, in 1884 the
coalition took the old name of WE1gs.
The Wing body always formed a coal
ition rather than party, there being
two divisions. the northern ana
southern Whies-