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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
Violated Tag Law.

JorNson,~~Siucc the department Of ag.
rjruIlUrr and commerce Of Mississippi
assumed charge of the operation Of the
state law regarding the tagging Of cot.
tonsrod meal and fertilizers sold in the
state, by authority Of the Inst legisIa-
tnrr, one hundred eases have been made,
ana out Of that number fines were i'm
posed upon nincty-cight offenders. This
covers u period Of six months. The stat
utcs of the state require that all cotton
seed meal aud fertilizer bags he tagged,
the tax rate being 20 cents per ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

Enterprise The foir at Enterprise,
under the auspices Of the Commercial
Club, was q success beyond any ones
expectations. Tie fair was given Tor
the benefit and encouragement Of farm.
crs in Clark county and to arousu an in.
terest unI pride in stork missing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
On Second Thouuht,

rs 1t true" said the manufacturer.
that you compared armor plate to q
piece Of cheese?"
Yes" replied the expert in gun
merry, But mayhap ! was wrong. II
armor plate we're more like cheese, 10
case Of shipwreck on a desert ISLAM
the suffering could eat IT."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
Freight Free for Orphans.

jackson ,~-Thr Illinois Central and
Cuff g. SHIP Island roads, in pursuance
Of their anuual custom, will operate free
Of charge over their lines, freight cara
to b. usad in collecting contributions for
the Baptist Orphanago and Methodi@
Orphanapa located in this city,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

vicksburg,~~Gefore a large audience
here, Gov. Brewer charged that a condi.
ton Of lawlcysness openly exists in
V~icksburg. lie suggested that the SEN
tirncnt Of the people should be aroused
and the condition will then be changed,
II this cannot be brought about through
local officials, whom Gov. Brewer charged
are failing in their duty, then, the COM
munity should take the rciHs Of govern
mcnt in their own hands.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
Bank Closed.

MrridiAn.~Thc Union Bank and Trust
Company, capital stork three hundred
thousand dollars, has closed its doors.
Assets Of the bank are given at one mil.
lion, scyenteen. thousand dollars, not in
cluding capital stock and seventy thou.
sand undivided surplus and t%hirty-four
thousand earned interest and profits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
Students Return.

Starkville.-The trains on all the rail
roads leading here are bringing in stu
dents, most Of whom are those who went
on strike nj the A. and NJ. College. The
cadet band, which js one OF the best or.
PLANTATIONS in the state, is getting to-
gether again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
Methndist Conferencn Dale.

The B%inety.ninth session Of the Mis-.
sissippi annual conference will be held
in Hazlehurst, the cultured capital Of
Copiah county, from December II to 70,
1912, Bishop Henry Clay Morrison presid-
ing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

Canton. james F., Hart, q gallant
Confederate veteran, died at the resi-
dcnco Of his sister, Mrs. II. w. Virden,
after an illness Of several weeks. He was
Il valiant Confederate soldier, having had
almost his entire lclt hand shot off ir
bNttIn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
BUY SEED BY THE BusHEL.
Mills Advertise For Cotton Seed at High
Rate.

mlha AuNPltlSc INf ApitOh Steu at 1llEA
Rate.
Jackson, Advertising for cotton srcd
at SO much per bUshol, a custom now in
vogue, is causing rommr0t among oil
timers in Mississippi who remember
when the seed was considered Of no
value and often dumped upon the creek
banks as a usrlrs4 and yaIuclcss arti,
Gle.
For years, ever when seed was scarce,
a price per ton has been the rule when
the mills appealed to the farmers for
their surplus cotton seed, but it almost
competitors tIrsc days ADVERTISING for
the precious product Mt the rate Of A.
cents per bwhe, or l~hnrclhnuts.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

Biloxi~-Lieut. s. P, McDavid, Con
federate veteran, died in the hospital at
tho Bcanyoir Soldier Home at the age
Of II. He was a native Of Mississippi.
He was first lieutenant of Company d,
41st Mississippi infantry.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
CHAPTER xxvll.--(contlnued.)

Major Lawrence he began. and !
noticed the face was not turned to-
ward me. II am sure you are not de-
ceived, although you act the part
we'll"
II hardly understand"
"Oh, but ] am sure you do. II
could not permit you to go away de-
spising me-"
"But, my boy, this is a mystery"
do you mean to insist you do not
know-have not recognized me?"
"I-what can you mean"
Merely that | am Claire Mortimer"
and lifting the hat, the young off,
Ger was revealed In the dim light as
my lady. Surely you knew"
But did not" | insisted, earnest
ly, recovering from my surprise. and
leaning forward to look into her face.
why should l? General Washington
told me it was Eric who came for his
father. Why should | suspect in this
darkness?"
II represented myself as Eric"
she stammered.
And was it you also who rode into
our lines yesterday, telling of Clin-
toms Whereabouts"
Yes" hesitatingly, her eyes lifting
to my face.
But you must listen to me, Major
Lawrence; you must learn why | did
SO unwomanly an act"
First answer one question"
Gladly" D..
rs there an Eric Mortimer"
There u.s." she answered frankly;
my brother. 1t was for his sake /
did all this"
A moment | sat in my saddle ST.
lently, our horses walking side by side
through the night, while | e%ndeayored
10 grasp the meaning Of her confess
sion. knew that she was riding bare
headed, her face turned away.
90 on" / said at last, "tell me the
whole stery."
l WILL" firmly, her head uplifted. II
was tempted to do so at Elmhurst,
put something seemed to seal my lips.
mere Is now nc longer any excuse for
sllence. II wish you to know, and,
,len, perhaps. you may feel more
Kindly disposed toward me-"
Your father is aware"
No, not even father. He is scarce
Y conscious Of what Is going on about
mn Peter knows, and Tonepah,"
Win a wave of her hand into the dark
shadows.
They are with you, housekeeping
guard over him?"
YES; they have known from the
beginning; not everything, of course,
ior tnat was not necessary. Peter is
On Old servant, silent and trustworthy.
ne would never question an act OF
nIne, while the Indian has reason to
oe grateful and loyal to me. What
ever lndiscretion. Major Lawrence, l
may have been guilty Of, | have gone
no"here unaccompanied by these
t"o. You will believe that"
~hh WHATEVER Glnb you tSIi
me-"
mat, now, must necessarily be
ene entire story. As proceed you
NtH De convinced. 7 think, that only a
uue confidence in you would enable
me 70 speak with such frankness. III
SNOW OF no one else In whom | could
.Snnde, and--and the time has come
naeh | must have help--the help Of a
nlehd' should have explained to
~ tather--indeed intended to do SO
=, out low he IS helpless to aid me.
.nefe Is no n else / feel f5le to
auSt' i-l--you were in my thought
ght; II am not sure | did It
pray for your coming, and--and
"eh God sent YOU
mg hand sought hers, and reid II
ea.hst my horses name.
whispered.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

Washinqton--Senator John Sharp
Williams clerical force is working night
and day answering communications from
office seekers under the incoming Demo.
cratic administration, most Of them be-
ing from aspiraDts for postmaster8hip5.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

think that should | succeed IL
swallowing him | might have even
more difficulty In retaining him.--AI
bert Scott Cox in the Metropolita
Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

ftta Bcna.~~Instrrctions have been re.
ceiycd by Miss Emma Morris, postmis,
trcsy, from the FIRST assistant pnstma8.
ter general, 10 begin the operation Of q
free city mail delivery on December l.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
rhrnn Acrer Yield 30 Huahels.

Coldwatcr.-Mauric Doughcrty, who
belongs to the Boys Corn Club, has just
gathered 80 bushels Of corn from three
acres.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
Fair for Warren County.

v~icksburg.-If plans work out success
fully, a movement will be placed on
foot which will result in the organization
OF a Warren county fair association.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

ph~iIipp.-Edward Powell, manager Of
the Lone Star Planning Company, shot
and killed Witty Greenhaln and Bert
Lawson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22
SYNOPSIS.

Major Lawrence, son of Judge Law
Eence Of Virginia, whose wife was a Lee,
b. sent on a perilous mission by Gen.
Washington, just after the winter at Val.
hey Forge. Disguised In a British uni
form Lawrence arrives within the enerny's
Hines, The Major attends a great fete
and saves the Lady of the Blended
Rose" from mob. He later meets the girl
tRt a brilliant ball. Trouble Is started
over a waltz, and Lawrence is urged by
his partner. Mistress Mortimer (The Lady
sof the Blended Rasel, to make his escape.
Lawrence Ia detected as a spy by Captain
tGrant Of the British Army who agrees
to a duel. The duel is stopped by Grants
friends and the spy makes a dash for
liberty, swimming a river following a mar
row escape. The Major arrives at the
shop Of a blacksmith, who is friendly. and
Knows the Lady of the Blended Rose.
Captain Grant and rangers search black
smith shop in vain for the spy. Law
renee joins the minute men. Grant and
bis train are captured by the minute men.
Lawrence Is made prisoner by an Indian
and two white men, who lock him In a
strong cell. Peter advises Lawrence not
10 attempt to escape as some one"
would send for him. Grants appearance
adds mystery to the combination of cir
cumstanCes. Lawrence again meets the
lady Of the Blended Rose, who informs
him that he is In her house; and that she
was In command of the party that cap
ltured MIN. Inc captive is thrust into a
dark underground chamber when Captain
Grant begins a search Of the premises.
After digging his way out, Lawrence
finds the place deserted. Evidence of a
battle and a dead man across the Tires
hold. Col. Mortimer, father Of the Lady
Of the Blended Rose, finds his home in
ruins. Capt. Grant insists that Lawrence
be strung up at once. Miss Mortimer APP
pears. explains the mystery and Law
renee is held a prisoner Of war. Law
renee escapes through plans arranged by
the Lady and sees Grant attack Miss
Mortimer, Grant Is knocked out by Law
renee, who comes to Miss MOI liners re-
lief and then makes his escape. Captain
Grants base vlllany revealed. Lawrence
returns to Valley Forge, where learns
more Of Grants perffdy. Washington
forces Clinton at battle and Lawrence gets
trace of Eric Mortimer. The battle Of
Monmouth. Gen. Washington again starts
LaMranca ON an imnnrtant mission.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-11-22

~ look tired, major and must
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
THE COTTON MARKETS.

Bryan warehouses have received
cotton of this seasons growth to date
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27

Don't let anybody fake you in a
sewing machine deal. If they claim
their machine is as good, just ask
them to let you phone $40 and have
Singer brought to your home, and
we will show you right in the pres
ence of any competitor the great ad-
vantages the Singer has over all other
makes. Walker & Satterwhite.
Thanksgiving Day will soon be at
hand. A turkey roasted in one of
these self-basting roasting pans tastes
much better than in the old-fashioned
way. Parker-Astin Hardware CO.
For Rent-Furnished room for light
housekeeping; electric lights and
bath. Corner Dallas and Franklin
streets.
Have you looked at that line of
guaranteed silver plated ware at
Parker-Astin Hardware Co. Put up in
nice rolls convenient for the house
wife to take care Of.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
Judpe and Mrs ". G. Taliaferro

Judge and Mrs. W. G. Taliaferro
will have as their guests for Thanks
giving. Mrs. Scott Field and daughter,
Miss Jeffries Green and young lady
friend, their niece, Miss Bernadine
Field, and their son, Mr.. Henry G.
Taliaferro of Calvert. The young peo-
pie will remain over for the Thanks
giving hop at the college Friday night.
Quite a party of Bryan Baptist
Academy girls left on the afternoon
trains to spend Thanksgiving at home
Among them were Helea and Kath-
crime Flynn of Jones Prairie, Winnie
Euing to Jewett, Lois Weaver to
Courtney, Irene Brunson to Waller,
Bessie Crouch to Dallas, and Maud
Mayo to Hampstead.
For Sale-My home, containing two
lots ground and other Improvements
See w. B. Grice at blacksmith shop.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
Gnral Nrna
Dixie tonight.

Dixie tonight.
]. p. Gilpin was in the city today
from Kurten.
p. II. Arlington was in town today
from Millican.
Miss Geraldine Kelly is spending a
week in Marlin.
For Sale-At bargain, china
closet Phone IS.
Mrs. /. B. Slagle has returned from
a visit to Longview.
Mrs. l.. f. Battle left today to spend
a few days in Marlin.
All fruit cake ingredients; fresh
stock. David Reid & Co.
Ring Cooper & Cole for fresh yard
eggs. Phones 32 and 1856.
Carving sets from $125 to $500 at
Parker-Astin Hardware Co.
Miss Mary Bond will visit in Nava-
sofa for the next few days.
A complete stock OF fruit cake ma
terials at Hardy Newton's.
Mrs. Trent Newton and Mrs. NJ. c.
Sterling of Benchley spent last night
in the city.
For Sale-At a bargain, a second.
hand dining room suit. Mrs. Samuel
Levy.
Rags wanted at Eagle office.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
wanted-rhree furnished rooms for

Wanted-Three furnished rooms for
light housekeeping; family Of four
two children, ~ and IA years old. APP
ply quick at Eagle Office.
Charlie Hudson and his mother,
Mrs. V. B. Hudson, returned from
Waco yesterday afternoon. Judge Hud-
son also came home from Franklin,
where he has been attending court.
The Dixie management carefully Sc
lected pictures for tomorrow that will
please all. See the list of great favor
ties. See the new Biograph blonde to-
morrow afternoon.
Wanted-To rent a four or FIVE
room house or will exchange for four
unfinished rooms. Address X, this
Office.
Misses Della and Velva Richards of
the Bryan Baptist Academy returned
to their home in Kosse today to spend
Thanksgiving with the home folks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
THANKSGIVING RACES
AT DELLWooD PARK.

Class A-Pace: Half mile heats,
free for all, best two in three. Baron
Hal, by Baron D; Frank, by WiIk's
Boy.
Glass B-2:30 trot: Half mile heats,
best two in three. Wildwood Chief,
by Wildwood; Texas Grattan, by
Grattan.
Glass C-2:15 pace: Half mile
heats, best two in three. Royal Patch,
by Dan Patch; Floretta Hawk, by
Night Hawk.
Races begin at 2 p. IN. sharp. Every
body invited. No admission. Go out
and see the great PAGERS and trot-
tiers go.-(Adv.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27

I Ben Powers and son Tom left today
to visit Austin and San Antonio for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gregg of Pitts
Bridge left today to visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hugh Looney, at Branchville.
II. w. South Of Cedar Creek was
looking after business matters here
today.
Mrs. D. d. Dawson and Mrs. S. H.
aBteman left this afternoon to visit
in Wellborn.
Mrs. l.. V. Garth, accompanied by
her nephew, John T. Hanway, Jr., re-
turned to her home in league today.
Mrs. p. H. Dawson went to Fort
Worth today to attend the state
teachers meeting.
Mrs. ]. D. Scofeld, Mrs. T. H. Oar
win and Mrs. ]. NJ. Mike left today
to visit in Dallas for few days,
Phone Franklin for oysters, shell
oysters, scrimp, crabs, turkeys, chick
ems, fish, veal, duck and mutton.
Roasters in both steel, enamel and
aluminium ware sold by Parker-Astin
Hardware Co.
Wanted-Ten pounds of nice clean
rags at Eagle Printing Co.
Edwin jenkins, Jr., arrived this
morning from school at Georgetown
to spend Thanksgiving with the home
folks.
Order Thanksgiving flowers now.
Scott Floral Co., Navasota, Texas.
Carving sets with good dependable
blades sold by Parker-Astin Hard
ware Co.
Ring Cooper & Cole for your
Thanksgiving delicacies. Everything
the market affords.
For the Thanksgiving Day hunt we
have a full supply of ammunition in
all loads. Parker-Astin Hardware Co.
Ring Cooper & Cole for fresh Jumbo
celery and Cape God cranberries.
Phones 80 and 1856.
Open stock china. both Haviland
and the cheaper grades. Parker-Astin
Hardware Co.
For Sale-Three feather beds in
hrst.class condition at a bargain.
Phone 994 after p. m. NJ. B. Riordan.
Mrs. L. A. Bethea arrived today
from Livingston to visit her son,
County Attorney Lamar Bethea, and
family.
Mr.. ]. f. Mitchell and Misses ]. L.
and Effie Mitchell will visit Mrs. w.
A. Alexander in Houston during
Thanksgiving.
Strayed from by home Sunday night.
red mich COW; no mark or brand;
giving milk. Liberal reward for in
formation. Frank Matulak, at Mar
Wills saloon.
A grand program at the Dixie to-
morrow after noon. II you miss this
program you miss good one. Every
/ picture shown tomorrow is extra
good.
Ivan Boyett and Bob Martin left
yesterday afternoon for Galveston
where they will select a car of choice
bananas which they will return with
Friday.
Don't miss all the favorites tomor,
row at the Dixie-Arthur Johnson
Frank Bushman, Harry Myer, Alice
Joyce, Carlyle Blackwell, Beverly
Bayne, May Buckley, and others.
We no longer have an agent in
Bryan. Phone us your orders direct
and save agents commission. Scott
Floral Co.. Navasota, Texas.
Thanksgiving requirements at pleas
ing prices-correct too. Brandon 4
Lawrence.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
w. E. Saunders,
Lost. straYed or Stolen.

One large red COW; marked crop
and underbit in the right and swallow
fork in the left; branded R connected
on left hip. Reward for return or in
formation to julius Christian.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
TeIIina a Lie

is sin even though it be business
lie. l am again selling the worlds
most popular sewing machine, THE
Singer" and when ! say it is the best
l know l am telling the truth. Phone
$40, the Singer store.
Walker & Satterwhite, Agts.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
Notice, PubIicl

All persons are warned against
trespassing on the property of the Fin
Feather Club. All violators will be
prosecuted hereafter according to
law.
w e Saunders.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27
Future Markets.

The fat turkey is ready, the cram
berries and mince pies are waiting.
Spruce yourself up" bit, we are
ready for you. Brandon & Lawrence
Everybody should be thankful. We
will be thankful to you whether you
buy a suit or a pair Of shoe strings.
Both are guaranteed. Brandon &
Lawrence.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-11-27

Total ............... 1855
Spot cotton sold in Bryan today for
u 1-Sc, middling basis.
Cottonseed, $500 per ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
Blues Team Out
for Hard ractice

Football practice around at the
Blues armory has started with a
rush. Coach Sheppard Crump has
had the squad at work daily for the
past week, whipping them into shape
for the game with the Medical Col
lege Of Virginia in Lee park. October
5th.
The squad this year is nearly twice
as large. as IT was last season. and
from the way some of the new men
are showing up, the team should give
a good account of itself. With but
few exceptions, all OF last seasons
men are back but the new material
Is most promising and several of the
veterans will have to work hard to
get a place on the eleven.
About twenty new men are trying
for positions. among them being
williams, Baker. MacFarlane and
Ruskerl, who have had experience on
local elevens. King who played with
John Marshall high school last year:
Cason. of Richmond college: Harlan
former captain of Randolph Macon:
Bemiss and Quaries. of Richmond
Academy, and Hemmilright, of Per-
due university. are all out for posi-
tons on the battalion eleven.
n. All of. the games in which the
Blues will participate here will be
played in Lee park. The Virginia
Passenger and Power company has
agreed to run special cars 10 the
park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
OSBORNE
WELCOMES DELEGATES

MACKINACK ISLAND, MICH.
Sept. 2s.-Governor Chase s. Osborne
and Insurance Commissioner g. A.
Palmer today welcomed delegates to
the twenty-sixth annual meeting OF
the National Fraternnl congress here.
Fraternal greetings to the visitors
also was presented by the associated
fraternities of America and the Ca
madam fraternal association.
One Of the chief matters to be sub
,nitted to the congress IL the Mobile
bill, a measure providing for repre-
sentative form of government. ana
continues publicity, and accounting "A,
the conduct OF fraternal insurance.
Also the question of consolidation with
the associated fraternities of AmericA
ia expected to be leading Issue.
Reports or papers, VIII be submitted
under the following heads:
New business and the best plan 20
get It: a plea for uniform law for
fraternal societies; federal supervision
OF fraternal societies.. the fraternal
press in national and State legislatione
addresses by Insurance Commissioners
n, l.. Ekern, Of Wisconsin. ana f0fsnee
Insurance Comm. issionsr ]. narr1b
& A1cnl44A -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
THE BOY CARRIER
BACK IN RICHMOND

Anybody familiar with StonAwall
Jacksons camp will remember Arthur
Hawks who used to carry messages
occasionally. and was the son or Ma
jor Wells G. Hawks. of StonewaiIs
staff He is Sunshine Hawks now.
Has been on the platform a. q lee
turer and evangelist for thirty five
years He is in Richmond now for
the railroad branch Of the Young
Men Christian association. Ho will
speak today as follows:
$40 A. NJ Monument Methodist
church, on THE Bible =
3:30 p. NJ, Railroad y. M. O. A., on
Love linen only.
500 p NJ, Third Presbyterian
church on Happiness"
This is mass meeting for men,
women and children.
Har him; he will make you better.