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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
WORMS KILL BOIL WEEVI
WHY LATEST PEST is NOT IN r,,.
DELTA THIS YEAR.
An Interesting Explanation Of How D..
ages Of Army Worm Starved ~
Weevils During Hot Weather
Last Year.

Jaekson.-The total absence Of ~.
Mexican boil weeyil in the northern J
ton of the delta this year has furni.b.a
a theme for much interesting specul..
ton among agricultural experts, and
very plausible explanation Of the di.an.
pearance OF the pest is offered by Dr.. 4
V. Powers, Of this city, vino owns lara.
planting interests in the delta.
The weevil has disappeared simnlv
because he was starved out last years
says DR.. Powers. "Is will be recalla,
that the ravages of the army worm Vera
exceedingly bad last year, especially i
the upper counties of the delta. Tia
army worm came along just about tbi.
time OF the year, stripping the cotton
absolutely clean, and as a result the ban
weeyil actually starved to death, or Der.
ished beneath the blistering rays of tbe
sun, and none were left for seed fhi.
year. II was literally a case of one pest
destroying another, and, as the army
worm rarely comes two years in success,
sion, the result is splendid crops in the
delta this season."
According to reports received here, the
general outlook in the delta is the best
for many years, and some planters do.
clare that the cotton already made i
more than they will be able to pick viii
their available labor supply.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Sell Natchez Packing Co.

Natchez.-Papers have been drawn up
for the sale of the Natchez Packing Com.
panys' plant by thrustee's sale on Sat
urday, November 2. On December /,
1911, the plant was enlarged to its pres
ent proportions, the company issuing
bonds in the amount of $3.50, 600. The
first interest coupons were due and pay
able June l last, but on account of the
recent high water in the nearby Louis.
lana parishes the trade fell off and ac-
counts coudld not be collected. Besides,
the hogs and cattle in these lands We're
lost in the flood, so there was no chance
for the company to continue operations
this wear.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
FARMS IN FINE SHAPE.


Jackson.-Capt. John A. Webb, agent
Of the industrial and immigration de-
partment Of the Illinois Central and
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads,
has just returned from an inspection Of
the railroad demonstration farms in the
delta, and he reports same in fine con
dttion. During his trip he met with DR..
Gathings, superintendent of the Missis-
Bippi state farms, and with him visited
the entire Parchman farm, and he reports
the finest products he ever saw on this
farm. Every variety Of product raised
in Mississippi is being produced thereon,
including cotton, King corn, peas, sor-
ghum, and ribbon cane, there being about
$500 acres in cotton which will yield
not less than 5000 bales of cotton, pro-
vided it can be gathered. There are
about $500 or $500 acres in corn which
will yield from 40 to so bushels per acre.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
CHAT KIN.


My first thought was that this must
prove a trap, and | drew hastily back
behind the curtain. believing myself
justified In an effort at escape. Surely,
under such conditions, my word Of
parole to Peter had no binding force
Yet waited long enough to glance
forth again, The advancing body was
less than q hundred strong, Oueen's
hangers and Hossians, from their uni.
forms, struggling along on foot, linn.
ing, dusty and without arms. These
must be the remnant Of D~elavan's
command, released by their guard Of
partisans, and now YEARLY seeking
refuge. But why were they coming
here? Surely this was not the Philn.
dclphIa road?
They turned In upon the open lawn
In front Of the door, and ] could plain.
ly distinguish the faces. There could
no longer be any doubt but what these
were the men we had fought and de.
teated the evening before. Grant. with
the two Hessian officers, was In nd.
vance, and the former strobe directly
toward the house, while the majority
Of his following flung themselves al
full length on the ground, as though
utterly exhausted, Some strange fas.
cination held me motionless, watching
the man climb the front steps. The
iron knocker rang loudly twice before
there came any response from with
In. Then | could hear voices, but the
words reaching me were detached. and
without definite meaning. Finally the
door closed. and the two men passed
along the hall. beyond the room In
which | waited. Then Peters voice
said solemnly, as IL announcing a dis
tinguished guest;
Captain Alfred Grant,"
There was an exclamation OF sur
prise, a quick exchange Of sentences
tndistinguishable, although Was sure
/. Of Grants peculiar accent, and the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Worthy of Great Monarch
King Of sardlnia's Taetful Manner o.
%coneeallns Kindness Done to
Impoverished Follower.

The King of Sardinia, Charles Al
bert, was very kind and obiiging to
the French royalists who were at
Turin. The Duke OF F., with whom
he was connected. had an employment
about the court--he had been severely
wounded, and lost q leg In the affair
of the Three Days. The king heard
that the duke was anxious to visit the
king and royal family at Prague, but
that his finances were not favorable to
so long a journey. Ills majesty, there.
fore, thought of an ~expedient which
would enable the duke to crafty his
loyalty, without his feelings being
wounded.
Duke" he said, would you do me
the favor to choose some horses for
ne In bohemia; and as your best way
VIII be through Prague. Of course, you
WI pay respects TO the royal family
there"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

re mad iuTUr8 iHt i#uliA N|Jhl H'"'
~, aud ! glanced down oyrr my rough
garments, awakening suddenly 10 the
knowledge that / Was alBo In mas
luorud". 70 b. sur" Ind IF" od.
vantage knew these m"n Ind been
part Of DclayanB foragcrs, and hence
at heart must be Ioyallsts,
"That Ia not a question | intend m
spcrlng to every rufiou who stops ne
on the highway / returned shortly
"a wish 10 know what this ouiraa"
means? / will know, you wooden h"nd
ed image! | was about my busincBa
when the four Of you attacked NE. |
wasn't the man you were after at all,
and yet ! am held prisoner, shut W
here behind iron bars. What is this
place, anyhow"
ut is called 'Elmhurst,' str"
"Elmhurst? A country e~state7'
yes, sir, one of tho old pIantations,' -
"It'a a name | never heard. Whers
IL that precious lieutenant"
Il presume no is In bed, SIR" and
Peter rose quietly to his feet, and be.
gan replacing the dishes on his tray,
Apparently there was not a nervous
throb to his pulse, and he remained
h~liRsfully Indifferent to my presence.
! stared helplesaly ut him, even words
falling me.
You refuse to inform me as to the
truth Of this AFFAIR."" | faltered at last,
IN he lifted his burden on one arm,
He turned a stOlLd face my way.
ut would seem &c, sir. | have to
thank you for q most delightful eve
ming, sir. Your conversation has been
both instructive and entertaining.
However, sir, the hour is now late,
and ! should advise your retiring"
He bowed solemnIy. backing toward
the door, and / sprang to my feet,
overtaken by H sudden determination
TO make a break for freedom, There
was q slight glitter in poter's gray
eyes, as he raped sharply with bis
heel on the door.
Il hardly think that would be advis.
able. sir" be warned softly. The man
outside is armed, and In the excite
ment might hurt you"
There was 4 click Of the lock, and
the heavy door swung open. | stood
~motionless, tempted to spring, yet not
daring the venture, Peter backed
maiestically out, and I caught a
glimpse Of the g%raybeard. and the
black outline Of q pistol. Then the
door closed, leaving me alone. The
little scrap Of candle left s~puttered
teehly, and, after walking across tho
floor a h~alf'dozen times, striving to
gain control Of my temper, | blew It
cut. and crawled into the bunk. There
was nothing | could do, but wait for
morning; not a sound reached me
from without. and, before | realized
ne possibility, ! was fast asleep,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

BYRANDALL PARRISH
MhO Of Lore MddHe"
Wa-C W Lady 0fMeN 0thGc
an1,- Myfafonsbv ftNY THEDH
MXHaHOn5 by nfNRY lHlkR

Eric all right, and that ls about hall
the reason why | led my men back
here-l wanted 10 find out If he was
hiding about the old place. Ia It true
you haven't seen him ?"
Quite trua; indeed / had no eason
TO suppose him In the Jerseys at this
time"
Grant remained silent, probably not
wholly convinced that be vas being
told the truth. and yet not yenturing
TO state openly his suspicious. How
ever the other said no more, and final
y the Ranger felt compelled to an
S"er,
. course" he explained rather
Iamely, Il couldn't altogether blame
you for c~onceaiing the boy If he had
shown up here, but you will realize
mat as a Kings officer ! have a geri.
GUS duty TO perform.
you would a"pprehond Eric? Would
betTay him into British hands? Is
that your meaning, Captain Grant?"
what else could do? Don't be
unreasonable! Boy as he Is, no n In
all that crew OF ragamutiins has done
US greater harm Again and again he
mas learned our secrets and brought
washington Information Of our plans
How be does II Is the mystery Of this
department~~Howc has personally Of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

listen to another word; you have
spoken frankly enough, and | under
stand the situation. Perhaps 1t is only
anger, but 1t gives me the excuse |
have been seeking after a long while
In vain. Whatever claim you may
have had upon my regard In the past
Is vel with, forever over with, Cap
tain Grant"
"But-but, surely"
Il meal precisely that. You can
cover your despicable actions with the
gloss of military duty. but know you
now as a reYengeful liar. Treat this
house as you please. / refuse to have
any more dealings or words with you.
III provision you and your men, as |
would any others suffering from hun
ger, but that ends all"
| closed the crack of the door as he
came forth into the hall, having no
desire to be caught listening. My own
position was more unpleasant and haz-
ardous than ever. Whatever reason
the lieutenant might have for holding
me prisoner | was convinced he pos
sessed no knowledge as to my real
identity. The probability was that aft
an interview | would be released.
But Grant would recognize me in.
~stantly, and he proposed searching the
house, room by room, seeking this
man Eric. | must make my escape first.
Yet how could this be accomplished?
| heard Peter pass along the hall, and
sOlemnly announce the serving Of
breakfast. He and Grant exchanged
a few sentences, and then the latter
TO the front door, where he
gave orders to the men. | watched
the German officers come up the steps,
while the majority Of the others form
.ng into irregular line, marched around
the corner of the house. A small squad
remained, however, on guard, facing
The front entrance.
ITO BE CONTINUED1
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Big Syrup Sale.

Seminary.-The Southern Products
Company Of this place has just closed a
deal with a Nebraska jobber for the sale
of thirty thousand gallons of new syrup.
The Southern Products Company has
been in operation for less than three
months, beginning with the tomato and
peach crops of this year, but owing to
ita enormous capacity it has shipped
many carloads of canned products to
Eastern markets. 1t has a canning ca.
pacity of five thousand cans per day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

must have slept long and soundly,
for when | 0nally awoko a CLEAN of
sun lay the full length Of the room
and food was upon the table. Some
one-Peter. no dOubt-had entered
and departed without arousing me
Sleep had left Zoe in a pleasapter
frame Of mind, and | ate heartily
wondering vaguely what the day would
disclose. | determined one thing, that
when Peter returned for the dIshea |
would back him Into II corner and
choke at least a portion Of the truth
out OF his unwilling throat. had
hardly reached this decision when the
door opened, and he stood there a
ing at me with Bphinx.like stupidity,
| arose to my feet, gripping the back
Of a chair, but the utter vacancy in
that face seemed to numb action
There was no positive expression. no
dim glimmer OF interest in his fea.
lures; the shining bald head alone
gave him a grotesQue appearance, re-
straining me from violence. could
as easily have warred with a baby.
II trust, sir. you slept we'll" he said
soothingly. land that the service Ia
satisfactory"
! choked back my indignation. the
quiet Difference Of his manner causing
me to feel Ike a brute.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
MISSISSIPPI AT CHICAGO.
Getting Things in Readiness for Land
Show NOV. % to Dec. ID.

Sho" NON' 10 W DtC' 40.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. will have four,
and maybe five booths at the Chicago
Land Show in November of this year.
Last year this state had only two
booths, but Mr.. Blakeslee, who had
charge of the exhibits, was successful
in advertising the state and its re-
sources to a great extent. Much ia
vorabIc comment wa elected from the
people and the press of the North and
West. This year a more extensive eX-
hibit will be put on for the purpose Of
Advertising the resources of the state to
the people Of that section and thereby
encouraging immigratfon Of the right
character to this section.
In these four or five booths will be
shown the varied our OF The state
and the products Of every section. As
the railroads are financing the PROPOSE
''on, in the hope Of building up this sec
ton and Others out West, it will cost the
state very little to put in a good exhibit
at Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
AS the journey was on the kings
service, the duke could feel no reluct-
ance about having his expenses paid.
When Fllrtlna Has Mo Charm

An aviation meet was given recent
ly at Hot Springs, Ark, to the great
amazement Of the native negro popu.
lation. Two little very black maidens
were discussing the doings OF the
marvellous bird men," and one OF
them said boastfully:
"Ah wuz offered $40 to go up in one
o. them fyin' machines"
Ten dollars!" exclaimed the 9th.
er. "Mah goodness, chile. that's a
powerful lot o. money, Why'n you all
do III"
Well, All shorely needs tn money"
was the reply. but All amt goin' to
firt with no undertaken fer no $40"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

genial | might have exhibited greater
courtesy. But ! haven't any use for
Eric, and never had. Now you know
the truth"
Very we'll, SIR" and the incensed
lieutenant pushed back his chair,
Then we clearly understand each 9th
err at last. / am sincerely glad Of It.
From now on | shall new again be
guilty of mistaking you for a friend or
a gentleman. No, have no wish to
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

order to trap the flies, etc, on which II
feeds, hides on a leaf and spins a
web of neutral color, making an IL
fusion so perfect that the prey not
only does not fly, but SEEM attracted
by the peculiar termination Of the
web on the edge of the leaf. This Ia
a perfect knot in appearance and gives
to the trap the general shape Of a
miniature palm-leaf fan with indented
handle.--Harper's Weekly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Decrease Of Assessment.

Port Gibson.-The personal assess
ment of the county shows a decrease of
$T6,92s, as compared with 1911. In that
year the total was $935,26s, while this
year it is Ss7S,92O. There is one graft.
flying increase, however, which promises
better things for the county. The mum.
Der l cattle, over two cows and calves,
given this year Is $3.50, valued at S47..
926, as compared with 1896, valued at
s43,700. The exempt cattle also show
an increase. This year there are zoos,
while last year there were 1855.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Survey Progressing.

Pascagoula.-Engineer Nicholas 7
Jones, who is in charge of the prenEiaa'
mary survey for the Mississippi North.
western railroad, has completed the work
from Paquette Point to Moss Point. This
road is proposed from this city to Omaha
Neb., a distance of approximately 1920
miles, and will run from Pascagoula 70
Vicksburg, these two cities forming tf
terminals of the Mississippi division
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Ex-senator Money Hurt,

Biloxi.-Former United States Il.
Money fell in the dark from the porch
of his home at Fair Haven, betwees hera
and Gulfport, and suffered a fracture q
the right hip. His age, somewhat more
than seventy years, makes his injury g
rious.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
$400,0 90 For Roads.

Macon.--The Merchants and Farmers
Bank of Macon paid over to the county
treasurer $127,0S3.33, proceeds Of road
district No. 3 bond issue of $125,0oa
Noxubee county is going to spend in the
next few months about 100000 for Per
manent good roads.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Approves Land Holding Charters.

Jacksonville rush of planting COM
panies to get Incorporated continues, not
withstanding the opinion Of the attor-
,ney general that these corporations are
Illegal and his refusal to approve such
charters. Gov. Brewer approves them
over his protest. The latest big concern
Of the sort is the Honey Island Planting
company, with a capital of one million
dollars. The domicile is at Albino Land
ing, On Tchula lake, in Holmes county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Cattle Displaeing Cotton,

Coldwater.--Five carloads Of cattle
have been shipped from this point e
the st. Louis market. The cattle indus
try is steadily increasing in importance
in this county, and is taking the place
of the cotton crop to a considerable e
tent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
(TO BE CONTINUED
The Spider Cheat.

Many species of spiders are interest
ing on account Of their physical con.
struction OF their habits, but the most
curious specimens are probably to be
found In the woods Of Sumatra; and
these naturalists call, not without rea
son, spider cheats" This insect, IL
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
PRICES FIXED FOR LANDS.
Riparian Owners of East Bank Hold
Interesting Meeting.

Natche2.-A scale of prices at which
riparian owners Of the cast bank Of tile
Mississippi river will be willing to sell
their lands to the federal government,
provided it is decided to buy the lapds
for a forestry reserve intead of building
levees to protect them, was adopted it
d meeting of the Riparian Association.
The scale follows:
Not more than $40 or less than 800
an acre for cultivated land; SIS for I'M
improved lands and SO for swamp or De
nuded lands.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Fair Dates Changed.

Gulfport.-The date for the opening
Of the Mississippi and Gulf Coast Expo
sition has been changed to October ISL
which will be called Jubilee day. An
invitation has been extended to Gov
Brewer, who may make the opening %
dress.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Dr.. T. !. Mitchell pies.

Jackson.-Dr. T. u. Mitchell, who has
a wide reputation as an expert on in
sanity and diseases of the brain. died
here Monday. In 1875 NE was made su.
perintendent Of the Mississippi insane
asylum, which position he filed for thir.
ty-two years. He was 81 years Of age
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Carter Given Pardon.

Jackson. Acting Governor Blloo
granted a pardon to John T. Carter, the
young man who killed his family pbysf
clan, DR.. Wendell. in 1910. The petf
ton bore the names of 400 citizens 9
Monroe county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
0xdriver browns.

Rosctta.-Four yoke of overheated
oxen, seeing a lake near Homochitti
river, pulled into the stream to SET
water, and in his attempt to unstrae
the drowning oxen, Charley Scott, Y
years old, was drowned.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Hillman College Opens.

Clinton.-Hillman College, the oldest
institution in the state for the edHfa.
ton Of girls, opened its ANIMAL session
Tuesday. The enrolment is the largcs
in the history of The institution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Good Shrimp Season.

Biloxi.--Reports Of good catches o.
shrimp continue to come in. Although
the crustaceans are yet not SO large,
they are being caught in large qhantF
ties and the catches during this monte
are expected to be big.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Hattiesburg, - Characteriziug the
slaughter houses of Hattiesburg is
enough to make a vegetarian of a buR.
zard," DR.. w. H. Rowan severely crti
cizes those places and advocates the e.
Establishment of an abattoir.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Pharmacy examination nctnhnr /

Jacksonville Mississippi State Board
Of Pharmacy will meet at the state cs,-
itol o. the first Tuesday in October for
the purpose Of examining applicants fol-
license to practice pharmacy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
COPYRIGHT ACnCLUR9 G. CO. 1911

Nothing could b" added 10 my hap,
pihesa,' ! answered, unless II Nigh!
De a IittIe Information which you beem
u~IsllcIihed 10 furnish
re waved one hahd, "a though
brushing calmly aside sone imagined
i0bsct,
lialnrHn"df Oh. no. Sir there Is
'oln-LE 10 conceal sir, ! assure you.
ihe"' Tor Dpd BHk", JET II out OF
'"u' "ih''hl' man | burst ioF'h lid.
p~"I'''''I "A"iH am q prisoner 10
'""' AN "tlH l"r' "h@' 7oIl Oh
'',"'i"en1 u ,hI" am receiving
Tc''t bowed without tho n "i
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'"' ""' 'D"'''"n H. SI'' u" "'u'
"'1''' a'"'"'b'y' we arc ony To-"
r.''' ~ "a'' you d" our Bue', at
I."'''u'"1 II TIA" been very J4le' A"F"
""" 'o' 9"th' "e"A"' ST. ana your
'@''"H was ""''"rl" u uH all
'""'' "Hi5 S'aF" al me f""'" with
"l''" ','D'"' Il" "NIn''ou"o,a rs 10 De
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,''' ".'' "' WIS nag "o'8'' o' o'Se
"'' ".''"S ""' "'oth'i'ehL J" save
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VIE '"I'''' hp'a7' lie Ioh''D"cu III
'",'' '"'''""'F
,''a' '"''' 'emalhs Hoth'hh more
you ''"''e 10 learn Hir! Il not, am
''"''7l"H |" you 10 }Le IL
Oh I# ~ b -iF F-FtH HI4 b. III rH. ~
','''' A"' '"1''N 5""' 7't-l"4S way
t''' da''
we 't'o' 's.o'' ~StA'1"jIke' MS eyes
looking directly paat me, and pointed
|''" ",@"''' "th' open o""F oDoy"H
'"' '@''p movement OF ihal nan as
,hou6" II i''n OteH u military order
'"'' an J S,'Ppeo l'iIo me l"IIIEht OF
III" outer basement ! suddenly per
IS''e" the presence there OF the at
enu"h RFayDeard, ne moved IN ad
vance, ana l Ioiio"ed' aware that
! e'ei "aS closely AT my heels a
F'""ce loIa me mere was a library, not
""'y III haile' Dui IN fact' a large
square ro"Hl' wei iighted' the turnl-
lu'9 m"hobahy' SHINING ike glass;
'N'ee VI tue Walls ilned with bookA'
hloSl'y III soihOF" bindings A green
'opp"o taDie occupied the center OF
Tue apartment a massive aifair. hanked
Dy a Ieather upholstered reading chair,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Grenada College Opens.

Grenada.-Grenada College for young
women began its sixty-frst annual seq
sion with the alrgest attendance in tn
history Of the school.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
IL Cars Cattle Shipped.

Tupelo.-The largest shipment Of cat
tie, consisting of twelve cars OF home
grown cattle were shipped from here 4
fine condition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Grenada.-Mr. Ira T. McIcmore, cor
missioner Of agriculture for Grehaas
county, will hold institutes for the bcn'
eft Of the farmers at several places II
the county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
Some coed b pull TImes.

Great lessons OF thrift may ba
evolved from a period Of industrial,
Observation-Disclosures.