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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Flushing, N. Y, overrun With Pests
When First supply Runs
Out.

Flushing, N. "a campaign against
.he housefy which was i~naugurated by
the town authorities here a few weeks
ago has resulted In a curious compll'
cation owing to the rivalry OF local
ANAL boys for the prizes offered to
those turning IN the largest quantity
OF dead flies.
As the campaign waxed warmer,
the supply OF flies began to diminish.
Then some Of the ingenious boy cor.
testants devised f~y.breeding establish
ments. which insured them a maxi
mum catch" with a minimum amount
of labor. Tainted meat, or molasses'
was used to encourage the flies. with
an improvised trap Of mosquito net
ting hung above this breeding place,
a catch of a pint or moro was insured
svery Jay.
Members OF the Anti-F1y society
we're puzzled at the sudden increase in
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Young Filipino Is Alleged Victim
Of Persecution.
Soto, Convicted OF Felony, Long q
Fugitive in the British Crown Col
cny Of MISREPRESENTATION
Is Sought After Four Years.

Hongkong Alleging persecution Of
a Filipino patriot by the Philippine
authorities is causing much denuncia.
tory comment in the far east, especial.
ly In this British Crown colony, where
a big part OF the drama is being
played.
The victim is a young Journalist.
Vincente Soto, a qualified attorney
and brother of one Of the most prom
inent members OF the Filipino assem-
bly,. Soto, because OF his ardent
championing Of the cause of his com,
patriots, has been tried twice for sedi-
ton, and twenty.four times for libel.
In every instance save one. however.
he was discharged. Failing to sup
press him by these means, the au.
thorities brought a charge Of seduc.
ton OF a native girl against him and
he was sentenced to four years i'm.
prlsonment and ordered to pay a large
sum 10 the girls mother. On appeal
the verdict was confirmed, but the sen.
fences were substantially reduced.
Being on bail, Soto fed from the
islands and for the past four Years
mas been residing IN Hongkong and
Tor the last six months has been edjt.
Ing a little bi-lingual called the Phil.
ipplne Republic, devoted to immediate
and complete independence for the
Eliipinos. Published and run in the
BRUSH colony. 1t has warmly dc.
hounced the government of the phIlin
pines. For a time the Manila author.
tues did nothing, but when the paner
oegpn 10 circulate In the isIands and
10 receive support and recognition
from Boston they revived the educ.
ton case and a few weeks ago sought
his extradition.
In Its issue a week before the an.
~plication for e~xtradition the little
journal published what It described az
a verbatim account of a conversation
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Summit.-Arsong the large number Of
petitions for pardon pending there are
before the governor three former citizens
of Amite county, Julia Woodward, sent
up for life for the murder of her hus-
band, some five years ago, claiming cru
city on the part of the deceased husband
as Justification of the deed, and a num-
Der of prominent citizens of Liberty
and Amite county ask the governor is
sue a pardon. Petitions are circulating
in behalf of Joe B. Chrisman, who was
sentenced last March for a three-year
term for receiving money under false
Pretcnses, and jim McClendon, who in
1910, killed Frank Newman, for which
he was sentenced to six years of servi-
mde.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
N. 0. G. N. INTO GULFPoRT.
Proposition Made the Commercial Union
By Road.

Proposition Made the Commercial Union
By Road.
Jackson.--It can be stated authorita-
lively that the New Orleans Great
Northern railroad is preparing to build
into Gulfport.
A letter was received here by Presi-
dent R. II. Howard of the road, from the
Commercial Uion of G~ulfport, assuring
the road that right OF way would be
granted the road through the city to the
waters edge, and proper terminal facili-
ties arranged for the road.
The letter of the Gulfport Commercial
Union was in response to a direct query
from President Howard, who has been
to Gulfport and looked over the land,
as to whether these facilities would be
afforded the road. The answer was EN-
phatically in the affirmative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Hon. c, H. Pond Dead.

Moorehead.-Hon Chester Fl, Pond
died suddenly at his home Of arterio
schlerosis.
In 1898 Mr.. Pond, seeing the impor-
lance OF transportation in the develop
ment of the delta, built the Yazoo
Delta railroad from Moorehead to Rule
Vile. The little road attracted the at
tention of the Illinois Central, then
reaching out for the rich delta country
and the Yazoo Delta became a part Of
this great system, The road was then
extended by Mr.. Pond under contract
to Tutwiler and south to Belzoni.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
A NOVEL PLAN.
Patrons Will Raise Cotton to Improve
School Building.

Extraordinarily the most advanced
movement toward the development of
the Mississippi rural school is reported
from Wren, in Monroe county. Wren Is
the site of a wcIl-conducted separate
school, whose patrons are among the
most substantial and progressive citizens
Of that section. The school building
needs furnishing and painting, and as
the trustees do not happen to have the
funds at hand to Justify the expenditure
it was decided to take a two-aere tract,
plant it to cotton, work the crop on the
cooperative plan and devote the net PRO-
ceeds to the purpose desired.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Worms Damage Corn Crop.

Laurel.-Complaints are coming from
the farmers that the worms are making
serious inroads into the young corn. The
merchants are unable to supply the de-
mand for June corn, and the farmers
are planting every available acre in the
great food crop. They had much land
still implanted a few weeks ago, but the
favorable weather has enabled them to
get it all plowed. Most of it was planted
in late corn. The work of the corn worm
is adding another to their long list Of
misfortunes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
GAINS FORTUNE IN ACCIDENT
Man Brought to a Chicago Hospital
Learns Of Legacy Of Several
Thousand Dollars.

Chicago.--Michael Welter, who was
Injured by runaway mules at Edwards.
vile, ILL.,, and brought to a hospital
here, disclof ID his Identity recently
and learned that a legacy OF several
thousand dollars was awaiting him.
Welter ran away from home in Lake
county. His first letter home was not
answered and he never wrote again.
His father AMI mother have since
died. but believing that their
was dead provided for him In their
Wills. The money 10 being held for
him by the Lake county treasurer.
When Weller was injured he asked
p%oorhouse authorities at Edwards
vile to write hts sister, who had him.
brought to Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Governors Reception.

acknowledgements and Mrs. Brewer
entertained a large number of friends at
a brilliant and highly enjoyable recep-
ton. There were present some of Mis-
s~issippi's most brilliant men and fairest
women and a handsomer scene or one
more radiant in its beauty than that pre-
sented with in the walls of the historic
mansion could not be well imagined.
Eight hundred invitations had been mail
ed out, and fully 500 guests were in at
tendance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Can 80 900 Pickles Daily.

Wiggins-The canning factory is doing
a thriving business. An average of 10000
pickles received daily, and in a few
weeks a large crop of tomatoes, okra
and sweet potatoes will come in. String
beans will be canned in the fall. The
cannery has contracted for $500 gallons
of cane syrup. Sixty gallons of dill pick
lea will be put up this summer--the first
t. be canned in the South.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

between a Mr.. Artacho and General
RIcarte, on the little island OF Lama,
Hongkong. wherein the former stated
that he had been commissioned by
Gen. Franklin Bell to urge the latter
to take the oath OF allegiance to the
United States and return to the Phil
ippines, promising him, on the Cssur.
ance OF General Bell, that If he did 80
he would get a fat position In the gov.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
PUTS BAN ON SCANT ATTIRE
Plttsburg Suburb Has Law Against
Bathing Suited canoelsts and f.,
Abbreviated Dress. ~ !

Pittsburg. pam ordinance was
passed by the borough council of Oak
mont prohibiting persons from APP
pearirg on the streets. at fetes, festt-
walls and entertainments, nude, semi
nude, or In abbreviated attire" While
timed primarily at canoeists, the ordi-
nance is general and for the purpose
of protecting the morals Of oakmont,"
a suburb Of the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Want Cheaper Rates.

Jackson.-The railroad commission
wants u special rate on certain vegeta-
bles grown in this, state and with this
end in view has ordered the railroad and
express companies to appear before the
commission and show cause, if any, why
the rates should not be reduced. The
truck industry in the southern part of
the state has grown to enormous pro
portions which the commission believes
should Justify a cheaper rate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Jackson.--Prof. II. I. Hutchinson, for
nearly a quarter of a century director
OF the Mississippi agricultural expert.
ment stations, and recognized as Missis.
sippi's foremost authority on agricul-
tural education, has rendered his resigna.
ton to Gov. Earl Brewer.
Although nominally connected with
the A. & NJ. College as a member of the
faculty, Prof. Hutchinson sent his res
ignation direct to the governor.
No man in the state is more widely
known among the farmers than Prof.
Hutchinson. He has conducted institutes
for farmers in every county in the COM
monwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
SAYS STARS AREN'T FIXED
suns Are Constantly Moving, Pro.
fessor Turner Of Oxford Uni.
verslty Believes

London.-Herbcrt Hall Turner, pro-
fessor OF astronomy at oxford univer-
sity. in an article in the new scientific
quarterly. Bedrock. expresses the opin.
ion that fixed stars are constantly and
swiftly moving. The older a star IN,
he says. the quicker It moves. Young
stars are, perhaps, not subject to gray.
rational attraction and do not acquire
the properties OF matter" Until later
In life. II Is suggested by the pro.
lessor that there ere two kinds OF
matter. what Is known as the matter
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
$4,000 REFUGEES CARED FOR.
Government Spent $15o,ooo at Adams
County Capital.


Natchez,-Since the opening of the
government relief station in this city
April 10 approximately $15o,oOo has
been expended by the government in re-
lief work.
Seven hundred thousand ~rations have
been issued to the refugees in the
Natehe2 district besides several hundred
thousand rations being sent to the
Black and Tensas river sections.
There has been over 10000 refugees
along the Mississippi river who have
been supplied from Natchez and $1,000
refugees in the Black and Tensas river
country have received their supplies from
Natchez and Vicksburg.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Suit Thrown Out.

vicksburg.-The 100000 damage suit
against the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
Railroad by Mrs. NJ. L. Kimble for al
legged injuries received in an accident,
was thrown out of court when the coun.
sci for Mrs. Kimble asked permission to
retire from the case. 1t is said that the
counsel discovered that they had been
imposed upon, and that Mrs. Kimble was
not on the train, as alleged, and that she
was crippled several years prior to the
accident in which she claims she received
injuries.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Planting ON Overlooked Lands.

Rolling Fork.-The planters in those
sections which have been overf1owed are
following the receding waters closely
with cotton planting and things are
gradually assuming their normal aspect.
The process of planting cotton seed in
the mud is unique, The seed are soaked
and rolled, then pressed into the mud
with the foot; the moisture and hot sun
causes the seed to terminate very quick
ly and they shoot up as if by magic.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Yazoo Road Bonds Sold,

Yazoo City.-That Yazoo county's
credit abroad is gilt-edged was evidenced
when Seasongood & Meyer, a leading
bond buying firm of Cincinnati, bought
the county bonds recently authorized
for the purpose of building and repairing
the public roads of the county, paying
therefor a good premium.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
To Build Dormitory.

Poplarville Bids have been advcf.
tised for the immediate construction Of
a girls dormitory at the Pearl River
County Agricultural High school to cost
about SIS, 900, This is the third hand
some building for this institution, and
Others are to follow, the trustees having
a library and science hall in view.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
HOBBS SUCCEEDS ALEXANDER.
]. M. McBeath Heads New Democratic
Committee.

]. M. McBeath Heads New Democratic
Committee.
Jacksonville new Democratic state
executive committee met in the senate
chamber, Hon. John l.. Hebron presid-
ing, and organized by e~Iecting J., NJ. Nc
Beath, of Meridian, chairman, and Jo-
seph E. Norwood, OF Magnolia, secretary.
The question OF alternate for C, II.
Alexander, who died after being elected
a delegate to the Democratic national
convention, was brought up by Vaughn
Watkins, who nominated State Senator
G.. II. Hobbs, and moved that he be de-
clared a delegate for the state at large
to the national convention in the place
of the late C. II. Alexander.
The motion was seconded by S. J. Tay-
lor, was put and carried.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Coast Normal to Open.

Wiggins,-The Coast Normal, which
will be held at Virgins, opens the 18th
OF July and closes with an examination
Tor State license August s and 8. The in
structors are J. A. Huff of Forest, A.
Cooper of Moss Point, C. f. Ives of Bay
Vt, Louis, Miss Margaret Graham of Pc
lahatchie, and w. F. Bond of Virgins.
This is the fourth consecutive session Of
the normal at this place. Those inter
ested should write at once for bulletin
and reservation to w. F. Bond, director,
Virgins, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Stops Social Clubs.

Greenville.-As the result of an i%njune.
ton granted by Chancellor Thomas, I'M
der chapter 1874, laws of 1910, ten So
called social clubs in this city, whose
alleged chief purpose in organization
was to supply their members with intoNi-
eating liquors, were closed by the sheriff.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Silk Socks Went Astray

Of the darby sport was his fancy silk
socks, which proved TO be Mr.. Butts
Christmas pI sent. "Cockroach" was
stripped OF his fancy hosiery, which
will be used as evidence In the prose-
cution OF the negroes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Are Raising Truck.

Mt, Olive,-Some of the farmers IN
TINS section ahve given a little atten-
tion to the raising of truck this year
IN order to supply the place of cotton.
II has been found from this experiment
mat the soil is well adapted to such
growth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

eminent service. Ricarte, however.
turned the offer down.
1t ia admitted that the interview
took place. but It is now being urged
that the former was In no way sent
as an emissary from General Bell,
Soto IL fighting extradition on the
ground that the proceedings are being
taken for the purpose Of Furnishing him
for a merely political oifense.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
New Disease Among Cattle.

Jaekson.-Commissioner Of Agriculture
Blakeslee has received notice Of the ex-
istence of a strange disease which is
killing cattle in large numbers in the
vicinity Of Bolton, this county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Tri-C County Normal.

MAIZENA, summer normal will be com
menced on the 18th of July at this place,
and will continue until the 18th Of Aug
ust. Oktibbeha, Clay and Webster coun-
ties will take part in the institute exer'
cises.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Vicksbng,--Col, Sam l. McCants Of
the Mississippi National Guard, is here
arranging for the annual practice shoot
ing by the %guardsmen at the Camp VIII
hanson rifle range. This shooting Will
commence the first of July and will con-
tinue through the month.
Works for Good Roads.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Biloxi.-David Waters, aged 90 years,
an inmate of the Soldiers Home at Beau
yoir, died Saturday and was buried at
the Beauyoir cemetery. The deceased
veteran leaves a son in Hermanville.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

interchangeable tristate gun club
neet, to be participated in by shooters
rom Mississippi, Tennessee and Louis
ANA scheduled for July 4th and 5th at
aIgSsoarg' has been changed to July 5th
auu 9th on account Of the shoot TO be
Ae'd IN this city on July 4th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Jackson.-Garlani Fulton, a Mi.sis.
sippi boy, appointed to the naval aced.
envy at Annapolis four years ago, ranked
second on merit roll of the first ten
graduates Of that institution. His grade
was 710.0S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Charged with Husbands Murder.

Osyka.--Mrs. CalIie Dickey, age IS,
was arrested here in connection with the
death of her husband, w. C. Dickey, A.,
as the result Of an investigation ~
Diekey's relatives.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Holds Baby. viii Adopt II.

New York.-The wife Of Sculptor
Mcneil, who designed the Mckinley
statue at Canton. o., held a baby just
for a minute for an afable stranger
and now she will adopt it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Wildcat Insurance.

acknowledgements Commissioner T.
NJ. Henry gives warning that several
wildcat Insurance companies are attempt
ing to do business in Mississippi and az
vises the public TO have nothing to do.
with them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Bright Young Lawyer Dis.

Jackson.-Hou. Cecil Stands, son OF
Hon. G. D. Shands and wife, died at the
family residence after a lingering i'll.
ness of more than a year. The deceased
was one of the brightest young members
of the Mississippi bar.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

him to follow her to the nearest police
station, where she repeated her accu.
s%ations. and on the bridegroom con-
Tossing to the fact, he was formally ar
rested.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Start Law Magazine.

Jackson.-Hon. r. n. Miller, of Halle,
hurst, president Of the Mississippi Bar
Association, announces the appointment
of a special committee to arrange for
the publication OF a law magazine under
the auspices Of the association.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Summer Term Opens.

Oxford.-The summer term of the Uni
veristy of Mississippi began with appro.
pirate exercises. The usual number of
teachers are in attendance and the term
will continue six weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
"u. s. versus 1859 Eyes"

Chicago. THE United States versus
1859 glass eyes" Ia the title Of a suit
brought by Federal District Attorney
Wiokershhm who alleged the glass
eyes were smuggled into this country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Breed Flies TO Get Bounty

the ny pest until some one revealed
the truth. Tho officials are uncertain
whether 10 end their campaign or to
have a raid made on the breeding
places.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

OF the tellnrians, which repeis that
winch might be called anti.matter, 80
that there is a mutual repulsion az well
as a mutual attraction among the
stars,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Give $4,000 to Memorial

Greenwood.-The board of supervisors
appropriated the sum of $4,000 to aid in
the building of a Confederate memorial
buildin
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Few Weevils in tones,

Lallrel.--"I am convinced that the
number of boil weevils in Jones county
nave been woefully exaggerated" said
mr. MCPHERSON, vice president Of the
Farmers & Traders Bank.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21
Give $1,000 to Memorial.

Greenwood.-The board of supervisors
appropriated the sum of $4,000 to aid in
the building of a Confederate memorial
building.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-06-21

Nlloxi.-A. E. Lewis has succeeded to
g. - oinee q chief oyster inspector of the
'q,e o. Mississippi, succeeding the late
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
How to Care For Wood Floors,

There is no reason for distress over
the care of wood floors if they are
properly finished when laid. a natu-
raj wood floor can easily be kept in
perfect order Frequently wipe the
floor with dampened not wet cloth
and do not use hot water Never touch
the floor with scrubbing brush nor
with a broom. Never use washing
powder of any kind or cleanser. If
it is so soiled that it needs more than
cool water use little CASTLE soap and
wipe dry with chamois. To remove
any waxy substance that CASTLE soap
will not remove use woolen cloth
dampened with kerosene and rub or
quickly. Never touch any floor or 9th,
er vanished object with kerosene ex-
.eept in an emergency as above pre-
scribed.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-01
HOW TO CARE FOR TEETH.
CASTLE Soap and Precipitate Of Chalk
Good Dentifrice.

CASTLE Soap and Precipitate Of Chalk
Good Dentifrice.
The teeth add Sc much to ones ap-
ough in the care of them
They have great deal of work to do.
They aid in the digesting of the food;
they are beautifiers, and, like all things
which have several duties to perform,
they need constant attention and care.
If the teeth of an individual are kept
entirely free from particles of food and
tartar they will not become decayed,
but if they are not thoroughly kept
clean they viii decay quickly.
After every meal any particles of
food which may be lodged in the teeth
should be removed with a small piece
of dental floss. One should take espe-
cial care as to what tooth powders and
washes one uses. Many lotions and
powders contain injurious acids, which
instead of preserving and cleaning the
teeth ruin the enamel.
If the teeth are cleaned daily with
white CASTLE soap and precipitate of
chalk they can be kept in condition.
Occasionally they should be washed
with an antiseptic lotion.
One should never use a brush which
is too stiff. as it is hard on the enamel.
The teeth should be rubbed up and
down, so that the bristles can get in
between the teeth, removing all parti-
cIes.
Many will take the greatest care to
keep the outside of the teeth in perfect
condition, but neglect the back Of them.
This needs Just as much attention and,
although little harder to reach, should
be cleaned III the same way.