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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
MEETING N

Mr.. Richie, international Secre-
tary Y. NJ. c. A., will deliver a
message to men only at the Bus
mess League rooms next Sunday
afternoon al 3o'c|ock, Come and
bring your friends and enjoy the
service. No collection taken.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Dunlap,
who recently moved to this city
from Memphis, and took over the
business of the Hendrix Piano
Company, are occupying the
bungalow of Mr.. J, G. Gillespie
in Congress Heights.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Ye editor and family enjoyed a
rare 'possum feast last Sunday
and we are under obligations to
our good friend, Mr.. R. L. Foy' OF
Rising Sun, for the splendid treat
Nav his shadow never diminish.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mrs. Frank Mccoy delightfully."-
entertained the Earnest Workers
Monday afternoon. The report
of the realization of a neat sum
from the Exchange held last week
by the work committee OF TINS
society was most gratifying.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
ITow's This

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Hall s
Catarrh Cure.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the last IS years., and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
RATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, o.
IFalrs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
pcting directly upon the blood and mu-
cna5 surfaces Of the system. T%estimonIals
GENT free, Price Is cents per bottle. Sold
~ all DrrEFtGts.
rake liaii q Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Gen. Monroe McClurg, Geo. A.
Wilson, Jr., DR.. F. NJ. Sandifer,
DR.. W. T. Mathews, DR.. W. T.
johnson, DR.. j. A. Kennedy, R.
W. Baird, F. NJ, Aldridge, 7. c.
Carrot, W. S. Vardaman, NJ. S.
Mclean, Pamp Smith and j. R.
Forester were among the Green
wood and Leflore county people
who attended the State Fair in
Jackson this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Today" a vital and vivid
drama of New York life, was pre-
scented to a crowded and appre-
clative house of our people at the
Greenwood Theatre last night.
The cast Of characters was strong
throughout and the play was
faultlessly executed from start to
finish. To-day" should be seen
by everybody, as it has a moral
well worth while.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
FOR SALE.

24,5OU of gum lumber, mostly
1 IL" thick, 6" and up wide, and
10 to 16' long. Suitable for build
ing cotton houses, fences, etc
Will deliver to any point on South,
ern Ry. in Leflore County for
$4,000.
Box Ala, Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Judge Jos. A. May completed
the term of chancery court last
week, and is now holding his reg
ular term at Clarksdale. A few
matters were held over from the
terms docket that will be heard
by Chancellor May during vaca-
ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Second Sheets, Cotton Sample
Coupons, Trained Nurse Records,
Contract Blanks, Notes, For Rent
and For Sale Signs can be had al
reasonable prices at The Common
wealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
WHY NOT PUBLISH 1T?

When you want a fact to become
generally known, the right way is to
publish it. Mrs. Joseph Kallans, Peru,
Ind, was troubled with belching, sour
stomach and frequent headaches. She
writes, Il feel it my duty to tell others
what Chamberlain's Tablets have done
for me. They have helped my diges-
ton and regulated my bowels. Since
using them | have been entirely WELL
For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Ye editor and wife enjoyed a
pleasant visit 10 the State Fair
at jackson this week, being high
ly entertained by Mr., and Mrs.
w. j. Miller, and Mr., and Mrs. J.
N. Mcleod, at their hospitable
homes on Fertilization Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Miss Thelma Keys, one OF Ox'
ford's popular social favorltes' Is
snending this week with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Maury Greene, while en-
route home from a visit to Cleve'
land.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
COTTON TIES.

VIZ have number Of bundles
of Cotton Ties on hand, which we
will sell at a bargain, in small or
large lots.
Leflorc Compress & Storage Co,
Phone 500.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

The brilliant sermon delivered
by DR.. Jos. Rennie on last Sum
day evening at the First Presby-
terrain Church, was quite a treat
to the congregation, and should
have been heard by every person
in the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Read the page advertisement
of Doyle's Big Money Raising Sale
beginning Saturday and continu-
ing 10 days only. This is a great
opportunity to secure good goods
at the lowest possible prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen BurweIl,
of Jackson, and Miss COrneIia
Dyer, Of Lexington, passed
through the city the latter part of
last week, en- route to their re-
spective homes from the Dyer
Thomas wedding at G%reenville,
While in the city they were the
guests of Hon. W. S. Barry and
family.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

The protracted services held at
the First Baptist Church were
given a splendid attendance, and
much good was accomplished
from these services.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Stigler, of
Greenwood, are in the city, COM
ing down to be present at the
marriage of Mr.. Louis Stigler and
Miss Laurie Lightcap.-Yazoo
Herald, 23rd inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

The Cadillac Motor Car Co., of
Detroit, through Henderson 6
Baird Hardware Co.. of this city,
advise the buy-a-baIc Committee
of the Business League that they
will purchase five bales of dis
tress cotton at 10 cents per
pound, basis middIing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

A very large per cent of all
Christmas goods is made in Ger
many.
Photographs are made in Green
wood.
One dozen photographs will
make twelve pleasing presents to
relatives and friends and the cost
will be much less than anything
else that can be purchased. Ar
range for your Christmas photo
graphs early as we are expecting
this to be the busiest season in
our history.
SPURRIER G. OWENS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

The residence Of DR., Frank H.
Smith, on West River Front, was
pretty badly damaged by fire yes
terday. The fire started in the
roof of the building, and a loss of
five or six hundred dollars was
sustained before the flames
were eXtinguished. The loss was
covered by insurance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Kent, OF
Kilmichael, were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumter Gillespie, in
this city and Mr.. and Mrs. J. s.
Kent, at Rising Sun, this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
NOTICE.

All persons are requested to
keep out of my pecan orchards or
they will be prosecuted as the law
permits.
Any one may buy the pecans
from my agent, Mr., Shelton, who
is on the plantation, at Is cents,
50 cents, rs cents and 500 pei
pound.
J. c. PURNELL.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
FOR SALE.

A five-room cottage on West
River Front, artesian well, sewer
age and water works, and out
buildings belonging to place; lot
lOOx425 feet. Will sell all or part
of lot. For terms apply to
S. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
LOST.

On public road between Sunny
Side and Schlater one large black
Purse, containing bunch of door
Keys, fastened together with large
safety pin. Finder will be reward
ed by returning same TO
MRS. D. S, JONES,
Highlandale, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mrs. Z. T. Bew and grand-chil-
dren (the Fraisers), of Mill Place
visited Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. FRASER
and took in the Fair at Jackson
this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr.. }. H. Ovens, Junior mem
Der Of the firm Of Spurrier &
Givcns, is attending the Eastman
School of Photography held in
Memphis this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
HOME TRIAL.

We want to put a Singer Sewing
Machine into your home, for a free.
fair, full trial. We want every woman
to see for herself why the SINGER is
recognized as the best in the world.
Sold only at Singer Stores or by Singer
Statesmen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
Trice Cotton Seed For Sale.

20 tons Select Trice Cotton Seed
for sale at $4,000 per ton car lots,
or 5000 per ton less than Cal
lots, f. o. b. Bellewood. Address
M. B. Purtle, Bellewood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

FOR RENT-Cottage with all
modern improvements on South
Boulevard, Congress Heights
Apply TO J. A, Tyson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
Mr.. Alfred StOner leaves

Mr.. Alfred Stoner leaves this
weekend for Colorado, where he
will spend several months under
going treatment for his Iaryngital
a~ffliction. Mr.. Stoner's many
friends wish for him a speedy
and permanent recovery, and TO
soon have him back at home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

The many friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Dahmer are con-
graduating them upon the arrival
of a daughter at their nome on
the 29th day of October.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Call The Delta Insurance x
Realty Agency, Phone 167,
for insurance of all kinds.
Your cotton insured any lime
az night by phoning us.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

VISITING CARDS Engraved or print
ed at the right prices. Send The Com
monwealth your orders. Special atten-
ton also given to Wedding Invitations,
J Announcements, etc. ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mrs. Oscar Johnston has re.
turned to her home at Clarksdale
after a visit to the family of Mr..
and Mrs. S. M. Anderson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Miss Ida Cohen, of Chicago, is
the fair guest of the family of her
sister, Mrs. Joe Stein, for several
weeks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Messrs. Harvey Walker, Ernest
Gossom and Wade Reeves spent
last Sunday in Greenville, return
ing home in autos.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
COTTON SEED FOR SALE.

A few tons of Pure Express and
Trice Cotton Seed for sale. Prices
reasonable and quality of seed
guaranteed. Address,
T. J. PHILLIPS,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr.. H. B. Owen, of the firm OF
Bell G. Owen, of Moorhead, attend
ed to business in Greenwood the
first of this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

FOR SALE-Five Duroc Pigs,
months old, will register, beau
Hes, $40. each. D. C. Peteet & Bro.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Coburn's Minstrels at Green
wood Theatre next Thursday
evening Don't miss them. They
are good.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mrs. W. L. Nicholson and little
daughter, Of Vicksburg, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Turn
pr.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

| Judge W. f. Ethridge and DR..
RE, Birdsong were down from
on business Monday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mrs. NJ. D. McNeill has returned
y Berclair after a pleasant visit to
'he family Of Mrs. Cora Terry.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

M, Jack Beckwith spent last
E,day in Greenville with his
hents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

FOR SALE-A bargain. Good
combination riding and driving
mare, buggy, wagon and light
spring wagon. Good outfit for
light dray line Phone SO or SGT,
w. H. Stokes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

\. I oslie Walton was down
Sunny Side on business last
|radoy
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
AUTO FOR HIRE.

One Chalmers "3O' Automobile
for Hire. Prompt service. Rates
reasonable. O. M. Mcdonald, tel
ephone 345.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mrs, N. S. Rose recently purch'
the residence she occupies
h West Market street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

| Mrs. A. Bernstein is visiting rel
Efves and taking in the State Fair
kJackson this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
IT ALWAYS DOES THE WORK.

II like Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy better than any other" writes H.
E. Roberts, Homer City, Pa. Il have
taken it off and on for years and it has
never failed to give all desired results.
For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

| WANTED--Day boarders and
Eumers with board. Phone No.
400 East Church st.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

rop RENT-Furnished room;
\, Young men preferred. Phone
M,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

| Hon. NJ. S. Wilson was over
FROM his Culver plantation home
L business last Saturday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mr.. S. z. Barnwell, of Green
wood, was a welcome visitor to
our city this week. --Yazoo Her.
aid.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Mics Ankle McNeiII visited rela-
n, and took in the Fair at Jack
N this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

!, j. B. Webb made a bust
], yisit TO Clarksdale Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

mr. SALE - Base Burner
s,yp GOOD as new. Price rea-
Unable. Phone 581.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

p,of A, G. Shaw, Of Winona,
4, the guest of Prof. C.. E. Saun-
In last weekend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

v,s DR.. Corbin of indianapolis,
4, visited Mrs, L. O. Corbin
II week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

i for Piano Certificates at
nbner Company.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

!. Edward Loggins was over
:. : Vjnona the first of the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Our good friends, Vassar w.
|Dacus and DR.. Giles, of Whaley
Fpent last Sunday in the city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
COMMONWEALTH.
PERSONAL MENTION.

,s.,d ,he Gospel Meeting and
N the Quartette,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

po0u TO ~RENT-Apply to
n, lillian Spurrier, Phone SIT.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Have YOU seen the Player Piano
| The Dahmer Co.?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Think of it! A Player Piano
given away by The Dahmer Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30
Piles Cured In & to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of itching
Blind, Bleeding or r rotruding pics in to u days
The FIRST application gives Ease and Rest. ae
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-10-30

Miss Kathleen Gist, and her
charming guest, Miss Aline Pleas
ants, of Minter City, attended the
dance at Indianola last week.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04
RED CROSS
Between Foreigners and Ne.
groes in Marion County is
Nipped in the Bud.

Mail addressed to belligerent
countries in Europe should not bear
the Red Cross Christmas SEAL An
order of the postoffice department.
just issued, cautions against their
indiscriminae use on foreign mails.
Letters and parcels intended for
postoffices in Great Britain. France.
Belgium, Germany. Austria Hungary,
Russia, Servia, Turkey, Portugal and
Roumania should bear nothing but
postage stamps.
The postoffice department cautions
the people not to put Christmas seals
on the address side of the envelopes.
AS many seals may be used on the
back Of a letter or package as de-
sired. Care should be exercised in
sending merchandise through the
mails not to place seals over Strings
with which the package is tied, since
this seals the package against inspec-
ton and subjects it to first class
postage rates.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04
nent, the forcible amputation

ment, the forcible amputation of
queues has been abandoned. The
ministry of the interior had issued
instructions to the police of Picking
to cut off forcibly the queues of rick
shaw coolies. The police were armed
with scissors and proceeded to fulfill
instructions. The rickshaw coolies
banded together and in several
instances resisted and injured one or
two policemen.
Two of the foreign advisors to
President Yuan Shi-kai pointed out to
prominent Chinese officials of mod
ern education that this action was I'M
warranted on the part of the min
istry and was distinctly contrary to
the ideas held in foreign countries of
the rights of a citizen of republic
The Chinese officials argued that the
queue was badge of servitude. The
advisors replied that it may have
been such to men who had read his
tory and understood that the Manchu
had introduced the style, but that to
the coolie the queue was recognized
custom Of hair dressing and nothing
more. The short hair was foreign,
strange fashion which he had been
taught. up to few years ago, to
despise.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04

and Mrs. Graves Tuesday evening to
practice the music, for Sunday.
Miss Irene Morgan has returned
home from Parkersburg. where she
visited friends.
DR.. and Mrs. B. E.. Swiger visited
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
II. Bulingame. of New Martinsyille,
recently.
Miss Flossie Robinson was shop
ping in Clarksburg Tuesday.
Edwin Bowman. of Gypsy. was a
recent guest of his sister. Mrs. Ira
Candy.
Mrs. Chester Robinsonalaouaolal
Chester Robinson. a pupi lat the
Fairmont normal school, spent a few
days here recently guest OF his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ransel Robin
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. A.. v. Morgan have
returned from two weeks visit to
|Clarksburg. Grafton and other points
where they visited friends.
G. T. Candy butchered two large
porkers recently.
Mrs. A. L. Henry is a guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Rice. of Erie.
Mrs. ALI Roach, of Pennington. is
a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mary
Ellen Henry.
Miss Emsie coffman, of sn:nnston.
visited her parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Ellsworth Coffman. recently.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04

merly of Gallipolis, O., and the bride
being well and favorably known and
being very poular in social circles,
she being the competent organist of
the First Baptist church. A few in
innate friends and the family wit
messed the ceremony. They will re-
side here.
W. W. Jameson, former resident
of here, but now an oil operator OF
Woodsfield, o., was q prominent WIS.,
itor here Thursday.
Joseph crandall, of Marietta, o.
was here Wednesday.
w. E. Miracle, of Marietta, o., has
moved to Salem, locating in the Clark
property.
The foundation is being built for
the new United Brethren church in
the west end.
Ground was broken Wednesday for
the Central building on Main street
by the central Salem Land Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04
SALEM

SALEM, Dec. "A quiet wedding
occurred Wednesday evening at the
residence of o. l.. Rohrbaugh OH Ter
race avenue, when his daughter, Miss
Charlotte became the bride of Doug
lass \. Skinner. The Rev. E. j. Wool
ter officiated. The happy young couple
are popular and we'll known here, Mr..
Skinner being the secretary of the
Modern Window Glass Company, for
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04
YEARLY EpORT MADE
OF THE COAL OUTPUT
Ia This State Shows An In.
crease over That of the
Previous Year.
,..,e,AL 10 1ar1rLranA.,

CHARLESTON. Dec. 4-The COM
plete returns from all the coal cor
porations in West Virginia. for the
fiscal year ending June 80. 1914,
been compiled at the state depart
ment Of mines, and show that total
Of 65,7SS,08S gross tons of coal
of coal were mined in the state dur
ing that period. During the previ-
GUS year the output was 61,770,352
gross tons, showing an increase of A.
012,736 tons for the last fiscal year.
BY counties the output was as fol-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-04

A raneher has applied for rental of
$40 acres of the Pike national forest,
Colorado. to be used in connection
with private land, for raising elk as
a commercial venture.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-03-10

and to Madison for advice as to what
he should say, as in the old days of
his diffident beginnings in the great
office-though Hamilton was the arch
Federalist and Madison was turning
Democrat-took their phrases for his
thought where they seemed better
than his own; put the address forth
as his mature and last counsel to. the
little nation he loved.
ct was designed" he said, sin a
more especial manner for the yeoman-
ry of the country and spoke the adj
vice he hoped they might take to
heart. The circumstances which had
given his services a temporary value,
he told them, were passed; they had
now unified and national govern
ment, which might serve them for
great ends. He exhorted them to pre-
serve it tntc.. and not to degrade it
in the using; to put down party spiris.
make religion, educasSl and gcod
faith the guides and Safeguards of
their government, and keep it nation
al and their own by excluding foreign
Influences and entanglements. Twas
noble document. No thoughtful man
could read it without emotion, know
ing how it spoke in all it's solemn SEN
fences the great character of the man
whose career was ended.
People Show Their Love.
When the day came on which he
should resign his Office to John Ad-
ans, the great civilian who was to
succeed him, there was scene which
left no one in doubt-not even Wash
ington himself-what the people
thought of the leader they had trust
ed these twenty years.
A great crowd was assembled to see
the simple ceremonies of the inaugu
ration, as on that April day in New
York eight years ago; but very few
in the throng watched Adams. AL
eyes were bent upon that great figure
in black velvet, with a light sword
slung at his side. No one stirred til
he had left the room, to follow and
pay his respects to the new president
Then they and all the crowd in the
streets moved after him, an immense
company, going as one man, "in tota-
silence" his escort all the way. He
turned upon the threshold of the pres
ident's lodgings and looked, as if fol
the last time, upon this multitude o.
nameless friends. mo man ever saw
him so moved" The tears rolled un
checked down his cheeks, and whe1
at last he went within, a great smoth
cred common voice went through the
stirred throng, as if they sobbed tt
see their hero go from their sight for
ever.
Resumes Home Life.
AS soon as possible he was at hi!
beloved Mount Vernon once more, tt
pick up such threads as he might o
the old life again.
81 begin my diurnal course with thu
sum-" he wrote, in grave playfulness