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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
WORK ON NEW EIKS HOME
BEGUN MONDAY.

Contractors HumphrieS & Me-
GinniS broke dirt last Monday
morning for the construction of
the magnificent new $30,0OO EIks
Home at the corner Of Washing
ton and Main streets.
This handsome new structure,
when completed, will be one Of
the prettieSt and most up-to-datc
EIks Homes in the State-being
provided with all modern con-
venienceS-and the members Of
Greenwood Lodge 854 are ma
turaIly very much elatcd over
the fact that the contractors will
complete and have ready for oc-
cupancy their new home within
about six months from this date.
They also appreciate the kindness
of Mr.. Samuel j. Stein, who so
generously negotiated the neces-
sary loan which made it possible
to erect the elegant home for
them.
The building committee is com
posed of MesSrS c. e. Nichols,
Samuel j. Stein and T, J. Phillips,
and having a first-class firm of
contractors, an entirely satisfac-
tory job is a foregone conclusion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
DELTA LAUNDRY TO BE IN
CORPORATED.

The application for charter Of
incorporation of the Delta Laun-
dry of this city is being published
in The Commonwealth, the in
corporators being Samuel }. Stein,
John j. Hood and S. P. Morris.
The capital stock Of the Delta
Laundry is $4,000, and the enter
prise is equipped with all the
latest improved machinery for do
ing the highest class of work to
be had anywhere in the United
States. The gentlemen who own
this extensive plant are all
thoroughly experienced in the
business, which is a guarantee
that satisfactory service will be
rendered at all times.
This laundry has agents all over
the State and receives a most
liberal patronage from many cities
and towns. tits a home industry
and should receiye'the home buSi-
ness in the laundry line-every-
thing being equal, and their work
is equal to any.
The Commonwealth bespeaks
for the gentlemen in charge of
the Delta Laundry not only a con-
tinuance of the splendid trade re.
ceived in the past, but a large in
crease in same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
STRAIGHT FOR 1T,

There is no use of our beating
around the BUSH" We might as well
out with it first as last. We want you
to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
the next time you have a cough or
cold. There is no reason so far as we
can see why you should not do so. This
preparation by its remarkable cures
has gained a world wide reputation,
and people everywhere speak of it in
the highest terms of praise. 1t is fol
sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
To All Planters and Business Men Of Leflore County
Gentlemen:


and
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splendid getting the provided
the members the Rivers and aoS Committee provides
but bank yem this thought the President the M
sufficient the
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
CIRCUIT COURT SPECIAL
TERM BEGINS MONDAY.

On next Monday Judge Nc
Clurg will convene a special two
weeks term of circuit court in this
city. AT the conclusion of the
special term the regular May term
will begin here when the grand
jury will be organized for busi-
ness. Judge McClurg hopes to
be able to completely clear the
dockets of all business at the
special and regular terms of bis
court. He has just completed
holding a very successful term Of
the Sunflower county court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
COUGH MEDICINE FOR chill.
DREN.

Too much care cannot be used in Sc
lecting a cough medicine for children.
1t should be pleasant to take, contain no
harmful substance and be most effect
ual. Chamberlain Cough Remedy
meets these requirements and is fav-
orite with the mothers of young chill
dren everywhere. For sale by all
dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
CORN AND COTTON SEED
FOR SALE.

1000 to 1900 bushels of corn, in
Shuck, at rs cents per bushel +. 0,
b. Tallahatchie river boat landing
IS to Is tons of short staple
q l-l6) cotton seed at $500 per
ton fob. Tallahatchie river, boat
landing.
Apply to
DIR. w. T. JOHNSON,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

Just received all kinds of Seed
Corn, Sorghum, Rape, Rye, Bar,
ley, Vetch, Wheat, MiIlet, and all
kinds of Garden Seed in bulk
Let us fill your wants.
CITY GROCERY co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

After spending several days in
the city, guest Of Mrs. T. H. Arm
strong, Mrs. w. r. McConnico left
on Tuesday for her home in
Greenwood. News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
FOR SALE.

AT Y. & M. V. freight offices-a
new L. C. Smith Typewriter and
flat top cabinet type writer desk,
with 6 drawers; also office chair
Will be sold for half price.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

We have lot of black un.
known mixed CIays and Wippor,
will Peas that we can sell cheap
We bought them right.
Y. +. EGGLESTON & co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of Scates Bros, COM
posed of A. }. Scates and W. H.
Scates, was on January Is, 1913,
dissolved by mutual conSent-the
said A. j. Scates having purchas-
ed the interest of W. H. Scates in
same.
A. }. SCATES,
w. H. SCATES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

Why pay ten cents when you
can get your shoes shined for
five cents at Words Smoke
II use?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

Mr.. John Erskine was over
from Runnemede on business the
latter part Of last week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

Why be constipated when you can
buy LIV-VER-LAX at S. l.. Raines?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

COTTAGES FOR RENT-Five
4-room cottages, at Furniture
Factory; good gardens and arte-
sian water. Reasonable rent.
Apply to J. W. McQuinn, phone
388.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18

Insurance placed with Will
Peteet's Agency will have his
personal attention, especially
after the fire.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
SUBSCRIPTION, $l.5O PER YEAR
NOTICE TO AUTOMOBILE
OWNERS AND DRIVERS

Any Driver of an Automobile
who runs a car over 800 feet in IS
Seconds along the Streets of the
City of Greenwood will be arrested,
fined and punished.
1t is against the Ordinances of
the City of Greenwood for any boy
or girl under the age of IS years to
drive a car on the streets of the City
of Greenwood.
No driver under the age of IS
will be permitted to drive a car on
the streets of Greenwood.
This order will be rigidIy en-
forced from and after this date.
Witness my signature, this the
18th day of April, 1913.
r. l.. MILLER,
City Marshal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-04-18
Very truly yours

T. R. HENDERSON,.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
BARTENDERS

Well, the convention committee is
aboIt to be abandoned. and some of
the boys We're contemplating summer
vacations ON the surplus proceeds
which they thought were to be split
up between them, but sudden
change in the atmosphere caused a
sudden disappointment in the boys
plan, but hope they will have a bet
ter understanding next time.
Have you seen Bro. Oscar Samuel
son mix those transfers near the loop
He is some artist.
Sam Schlessinger just arrived from
three months fishing trip without
the fish. Better luck next time Sam.
1t would not be bad idea for some
of the floating members TO enlighten
themselves in regard to their travelling
cards.
Frank Thomas is the steady boy
now. Wonder why. Look out girls
Frank is still bachelor
Don't fail to see our new president
All members should try and be pre-
sent at our next meeting as there will
bt VI tUC
president will be in the chair.
The sweet pea carnival surely over
looked good thing, when they failed
to see Bro. Stabenon in regard to
raising sweet peas. Ernie is sure
some pea raiser.
Bro. Ackerman is feeling awful
blue as he has lost his blue coat. So
the price of onions have gone up, up.
up.
Greetings:-Bro's. of Lakeside you
are still welcome to attend any and
all of our meetings. Local No. s is
still in working order, but we would
like to see your smiling faces once
more. Come.
'The Big Boy from 9th and Lari.
mer has sprung n new drink on his
West Side pals, since he has con-
nected with the painters. HE calls it
"The Turpentine Fizz."
Johnnie Decker has taken charge of
the North Side thirst parlor while the
Col. is on his oi-annual fishing
trip. More power to ye Jack.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

members of the local union have
been granted the privilege of work
ing that week as long as they can
stand on their feet and get the
money.
AT the regular meeting Tuesday
night local BARRIERS Union put on the
new initiatory work in full form. Some
occupants OF the Club building at
tempted TO send in a riot alarm. Ed.
Springer and NJ Bilker were the two
victims who shot the chutes and
came out with whole. but cleaner
skins.
A. E. Rassmussen. famed as a bar
itone singer. is recovering both his
voice and physical ability after an
eight weeks lay off with inflamma-
tory rheumatism.
Bert Reeves, proprietor of the Al
bany hotel barber shop, who went to
Rochester with the Elks' drill team
and later visited his parents in Ohio,
has returned feeling fit as fiddle.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

AS a fish eater "wally, Antrim has
them all beaten. Reason. He gets
more fish.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
Conkle Defends
Commissioner Thum
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CONTINUED from Page u
OF which the appointee was an active
mem ber
When IL became known that the
minimum wage laws of $3.50 a day
for laborers was being violated in
the department OF improvements,
Thum was the first to cry out against
the violation. City Attorney l. n.
Stevens has issued an opinion up
holding Thums contention that the
law is valid.
While all these things have been
done for labor. let it be taken into
consideration that Thum has held of
flee as commissioner less than sixty
days
Let it be known that there are
other interests and supporters to be
recognized by his department, and
even then II there were not, would
members of organized labor sanction
the dismissal of regular employees in
the middle of a busy season and at
tempt to transform a department at
the very inception of an administra-
tion in which a member of organized
idbNl Is dClluS lot Aiit Neilait VI All
the people of great city?
After this record in two short
months is it not regrettable that
the recall should be even mentioned
by delegate in central labor
body in connection with his name?
There are those among the
ranks of the enemy who will well
come this attack and support the re-
call. so let us not lose valued of
ficial because the demand for jobs Is
not satisfied before two moons have
come and gone. A general improve
ment in the conditions we meet from
day to day is far better than that
we should gain all the jobs at once
and lose the giver thereof In less than
two years hence.
Let those who are clamoring for
the dismissal of the commissioner
hold their peace. for time will con-
vince them OF their folly.
JAMES A. CoNKLE.
August 1. 1918.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

Lakeside Park has been selected as
the place for holding this years labor
day celebration. The joint commit
tee OF the trades assembly and build
ing trades council reached this de
cision after several other inviting
propositions had been submitted by
local resorts. The fact that all the
employees at Lakeside this year are
members OF local unions of their res
pective crafts was the leading influ-
ence prompting action of the commit
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
NEWS OF LABOR UNIONS
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makes the sign writing business of
Denver one hundred per cent union
and brings 10 an end a controversy
that has been going on for the past
three months.
Henry Lavoe. business agent, and
". NJ Mum. former president Of
Painters Union No 10 had the matter
In hand for the union and are entitled
to much credit for the good results
achieved.
It viii be recalled that Mr. Mum
made a snecial visit to Chicago to con
ferr with the head OF the Causack
Company In reference to a settlement
OF this matter.
Business Agent Lavoe reports that
all members OF the local Painters
Union have been husily employed
dressing up the city for the Knights
Templar oonclaye.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
MACHINISTS

The local shops OF the Rio Grande
have laid off 11O employees this week.
twenty-five of whom were members OF
the Machinests Union. Reason given
ls said to be shortage in the gem
erai appropriation.
Business agent this week sent two
men to Colorado City and two 10
Trinidad. where they secured perma-
nent employment
In the local referendum vote for
national offices President johnson
led by large majority over Vice
President Wilson. Secretary Treas
urer Preston had practically no oppo-
sition.
w. S. Haebler, long member of the
local union and employed at the ID.
& II. G. shops. died Tuesday and was
buried under auspices of the Ma
chinests Union. Red men. and Wood
Riverside Cemetery He lived at
1885 Lowell Boulevard.
No convention of the international
is being held this year. nor will any be
held in the future unless n special
session is called All matters includ-
ing election of officers are re-
ported to referendum vote of the
members.
Frank Perry. district business agent
who has long been noted for his sue
cess in running into accidents. is not
recovering from some more or less
serious bruises on his head.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

Beats thom all. La Belle &c cigar.
union-made in Denver.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

sports for which cash prizes will be
given to winners in the contests.
1t Is expected that special rates will
be granted on all railroads within a
radius Of one hundred and fifty miles.
prominent speakers have been invited
and viii deliver addresses on sub
jects especially pertinent to labor day.
This year labor day comes on Monday,
as usual, the first day OF September,
which happens to be the first day of
the month
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

tee in making its selection.
Letters have been sent to secre-
taries OF all local labor organizations
affiliated with the two central bodies
asking for vote on the question OF
labor day parade. AS soon as a ma
jority report is made the committee
will announce that feature of the pro-
gram.
Besides the regular attractions at
Lakeside plans are being made for
adding humorous. atheleuc and other
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

w. ]. Bryan says he was able to put
aside $4,000 year before he ac-
cepted n cabinet portfolio that pays
only $4,000 per annum. Now he Is
on the verge of being unable to meet
current household bills even on a
grape juice diet, But Bill says he is
willing to make the sacrifice in the In
terest OF the dear people.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
WATERS

Up TO the hour OF going to press
with this issue OF The Bulletin, con
farenoes were still on between the
Joint board of walters, cooks and
barteuders. with hotel proprietors.
looking 10 a friendly settlement OF
the new wage scale. All restaurants
except two heretofore having union
cards have signed up.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02

More stringent legislation to govern
the influx OF alien immigration will be
recommended by Secretary Wilson. OF
the Labor Department. He is studying
the problem for the purpose of recon-
mending legislation in concrete form.
and It is practically assured that an ef-
fective immigration law will be passed
through Congress.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
WHERE WORKING PEOPLE co.

WHERE WORKING PEOPLE GO.
Members Of all Denver labor organi-
cations are eligible TO membership in
the Trades Union Benefit Association
club It's common meeting place. If
not member. see Tim Foley, the
smiling secretary and he'll show you
the way. Second floor Quincy build
ing. Seventeenth and Curtis.
United labor bulletin., 1913-08-02
BARRIERS

John Dimler, treasurer of the 10.
cal, who has been on the sick list for
some time, is now on visit to his
mother in Minnesota.
In order that the 100000 visitors
to the knights Templar conclave may
be able to meet their friends each
day with a fresh morning glory smile
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12

More of Them.
-"Do you know anything as bad as q
sick family?"
Hardly, unless It Is fac smile"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12

(By c. s. MILLER)
The southeastern states are at last
coming to their own, particularly In
the matter of livestock They have to
offer, in competition with the most IA
'vorable sections Of the United States,
an abundance of the richest stock feed
at very low cost, green pastures near
by all the year round, pure water and
q most favorable climate.
The corn-belt is moving southwark,
and the alfalfa-belt, which not many
years ago was thought to be .impos-
ssible below northern Kentucky, has
now slipped down to the Gulf of
Mexico.
The south has tremendous meat
market within it's own borders. Bir-
mingham, Ala, alone imports over ST.
100000 worth of meat every year. and
at is fact not generally known that,
in spite of its long, hot summers, and
mild winters consumes more meat per
capita than any other section of the
country.
s. It has taken the south a long time
10 wake up to the Importance of feed
dng her own mouths from her own
acres, but now that the vast common
sense Of the thing is glimmering
Through the minds of the intelligent
progressive people OF that section,
Ghey are rising to the occasion in a
way that challenges the admiration Of
-9he- entire country.
It requires over s20,000,000 to sup
ply only so southern cities with dairy
products every year. Heretofore much
of this wealth has come from other
states, but now southern farmers are
Ieaping the profits from their own
acres.
Some enthusiastic southerners de-
clare that they can prove by the de-
partment Of agriculture that beef can
be produced in the south at cost Of
three cents per pound-a rate so low
chat other sections find it difficult to
compete with it.
1t is a fact, within personal knowl-
edge Of the writer. that in some Sec
lions Of the south, particularly Vir-
ginia, the finest beef in this country is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12
Spotted Gala.

Spotted Gala Is a summer blooming
plant, and should be reset In winter.
In the fall set the pot in frost-proof
cellar or room, and withhold water
from it until spring. Then, when
danger of frost is passed, bed it out
in rather sunny place, and mulch
the soil about it on the approach Of
hot weather with stable litter. Or, if
preferred. repot it, giving it a larger
pot, and rich porous soil. In either
case the plant will bloom during the
summer.-E. V. B.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12
Fowls for the Fair.

Don't wait until near fair time and
expect by fattening to make weight
take the place Of size; the growing
bird must be given food to furnish a
good frame work; he must have good
bone and muscle as we'll as fat, and
the fat must not be the result of forced
feeding if the bird is to be used as a
breeder. Feed oats and other nitrogen
GUS foods, and make the birds exer-
else to get it. Ground bone once or
twice a week. about an ounce to each
bird, is a partial preventive of leg
weakness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12
PROPER CULTURE OF ONIONS
tQuite Valuable Crop If Best Varieties
(, Are Planted-Worked With Hand
! Weeder and Cultivator.

The onion crop is very valuable
lone, as there Is a good market for all
crown and at remuneratiye prices.
tGardeners grow two crops off the
same land each year. To do this re-
auires deep, finely pulverized and very
rich soil. The first crop is raised from
sets planted early, just as soon as the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12

Come in and let US show you the
merits of the Standard" sewing
machines. They have the centre
needle feature. If lady ever uses
''Sundard"' will use no other.
Edgefeld Mercantile Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12
Keep the cultivator Going During the
Hot Spell.

frost is out Of the ground. The Sec
olG crop Is grown from northern
grown seed sown between the rows Of
sets. Both crops are worked with the
hand cultivator and harrow. The seed
is sown in 15-inch rows. For the fall
and winter markets the Yellow Dan
vers and Southport White Globe are
the two standard varieties. Potato
onion sets are mostly grown for the
select retail trade and for family use.
This variety natures early and is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12


mostly used in the green stage, says
writer in the Baltimore American. It
is good variety for family use. Adri-
attic Barleta is an Italian variety Of
mild flavor: small, pure white with
silver skin. flesh mild, but firm; best
variety for picking. Bermuda White
is a large fat onion, natures early
and is of q mild flavor.
The growers of onions for the
wholesale markets, prefer well-drained
muck land. The Southport Yellow
Globe and the Round Red are the
two leading varieties. The onion
ground is always plowed in the fall.
In the spring eight large two-horse
loads Of rotted manure from granted
cattle is spread to the acre; 600 to
800 pounds Of Peruvian guano sub
stitute is sown to the acre and we'll
narrowed in before drilling the seed
About five pounds Of new-crop north
ern-grown onion seed Is sown to the
acre. The seed is drilled in with hand
drill In 14.inch rows. The Italian
growers make the rows only II inches
apart The crop is worked with the
hand weeder and cultivator.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-11-12

produced on forage alone, every pound
Of which is shipped to England at
high prices.
1t is apparent to ever an who has
made study of the Question that
there Is a wide difference in the feed.
ing and care of stock in the south, as
compared with that of the north and
the west. !
In many sections of the south cattle
are fattened for market without shell
ter during any period Of the year, and
In some favored spots they are fed no
grain whatever. The raising Of blood.
ed stock is also becoming one of the
chief industries of the south.
The south is now taking more lively
interest In the production of alfalfa
than any other single section OF the
country. Alabama has an alfalfa club,
an association Of high-class farmers,
who several years ago began the study
of the value of this plant to the south,
and whose efforts to develop it have
resulted in widespread benefit to that
section.
This club grows alfalfa for profit
as well as education, and has declared
dividends OF from so to 105 per cent
Alfalfa in Mississippi yields as hig'
as four tons per acre the season, and
there are probably $4,000 acres of al
falfa in the black-belt Of Mississippi
and Alabama alone.
Farmers of the south are learning
how to fatten hogs on alfalfa and cow
peas, making pork as fine as is ever
seen in our northern markets and at
less cost than it can be produced in
many of the northern and western Sec
tons
Alfalfa takes kindly to the lime
lands of Virginia and the farmers OF
that state are going into it extensive
ly. ]. F. Jack, a progressive Virginia
planter, began improving his rather
poor soil several years ago with Grim
son clover and cowpeas, later planting
it to alfalfa. He now has 400 acres Of
alfalfa, which average six tons per
acre; and much Of it furnishes good
pasture during the winter months.