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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05

with her own! He moved them an
inch or two al together. He
would have liked to kiss her portrait!
Somewhere in the village, the pro-
fessor remembered. he had seer the
sign of a man who made q business
of discriminating insects and other
pests. He finally located this man. II
the g~uileless professor had been an
expert physiognomist, he would have
noted that the rat-catcher's eye resem-
bled that of some of his ferrets. How
ever, he stated his mission.
Hum! hal" muttered the man.
"One mouse? Tell you, sir. we might
be a month finding him. Couldn't
think of bothering with the case under
ten dollars. Do our best for that.
Rid the premises. If possible"
The professor handed out the
money.
Further, sir, I'll guarantee the job
on a basis of n dollar for each
mouse caught over ten"
Very WELL" agreed the professor.
Two weeks later Professor Fem re-
ceived a bill for @39 extry mice, job
done neatly and guaranteed" and paid
it. Along, too. came a note from Miss
Fetzer.
She thanked the professor for clear
ing her premises of those annoying
pests. Nearly fifty mice found! But.
thank goodness! she was now rid of
them. She hoped the professor would
pass his coming vacation in his home
town.
Which he did, and that was the be-
ginning of regular calls on the lady
who so interested him.
Each time he visited the house, sly
ly, from some cratic whim, the pro-
fessor moved the two portraits near
err and nearer together.
One day he found out that he had
been neatly tricked by the subtle rat
catcher. The latter had played sue
cessfully on the fears of Miss Fetzer.
He had, in fact, caught just n
mouse. The balance were felt dunn
mics, which he. showed her, but she
shriekingly refused to inspect them
closely.
The professor told Miss Fetzer of
the incident, and laughed. She was
relieved to think that, after all, there
was only one tiny mouse to get scared
at.
That especial evening the professor
determined to learn his fate. They
were conversing casually, when he
pointed to the mantel. He had moved
the portraits nearer and carer, until
they were only a few inches apart.
II moved those pictures, accordingly
as each of my visits seemed to bring
me nearer to you, Miss Fetzer," he OBJ
served.
His hostess blushed, showing that
she was aware of the operation as it
had progressed. He drew his chair
closer to her own, and she did not
seem to object.
Nov, how do you think they really
belong?" he submitted. Wont you
show me? Shall we say this way?"
and he deliberately moved them d.
rectly side by side.
II like to see them together, yes,"
she fluttered. shyly as some school.
girl.
Let you and / follow their exam
pie" suggested the professor. grown
bold and happy all in a flash, and he
drew her to a true lovers embrace.
Copyright. 1915. by w. G. Chapman.)
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
RIBBON CANE MARKET.
Due to the Constant Agitation for
Home Products.

Meridian.-This place bids fair, in
the near future, to become a concen-
tration center for ribbon cane syrup
raised and manufactured in adjacent
territory. During the present year
more molasses has been made than
ever before in the history of Lauder
dale county and indications are that
this amount, estimated at $50, 900 gal
Ions will be increased.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Renewing Carbon paper.

When carbon paper has been useo
several times the preparation becomes
almost worn OF on some parts. while
other parts OF the paper are as good
as new. The process OF renewing
is very simple. and it can be done by
anyone without special apparatus. All
that is necessary 10 to hold the paper
in front of q FIRE or over q radiator
a few seconds. The heat win cause
the preparation to dissolve and spread
over the paper, q that when It is
dry the paper win have = new coating.
This can be repeated. and IN some
cases viii double the HE of the car
bon paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
ALL LARGE TOWNS
FORMALLYENTERED
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED IN
THE CLEANUP TOWNS
CONTEST.
CAPITAL TO MAKE SHOWING
Meridian, v~ieksburg, Natchez, Green
vile, Yazoo City Have Entered
Federation of Women's
Clubs Contest.

"JdChSOu.
According to reports received by
the Mississippi Federation of Wo-
mans clubs, much interest in being
aroused in all parts Of the state in the
cleanest town contest.
Jackson is obliged to make her very
best showing in the contest, for Me-
ridian, Vicksburg, Natchez, Green
vile, Yazoo City-in fact, ~all of the
large towns of the state, have formally
entered, and the capital city must
make a showing that will excel all
others. =
Another meeting of the organiza-
tons behind the cleanest town move.
ment was held March 8, at which time
plans for systematic work vas gut
lined.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Fire Prevention Meeting.

Oxford.-Mrs. Bessie Street Coburn,
Of Meridian, state chairman Woman's
Auxiliary, announces that the Missis-
sippi Society for Prevention of Fires
will in Oxford March IS, for
q business session. 1t is expected that
a number of delegates from different
parts Of the state will attend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Election Date Chanued.

Vicksburg.-Notice is given from
the city officials, that the date for
holding the water works election has
been changed from. March 9th until
March 23d, this decision having been
reached by the mayor and commits
sioners after a conference with the
election commissioners.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Girls CANNING Club.

Brandon.-A girls canning club has
been organized here and starts out
with flattering prospects. Miss Ruby
Palmer has been elected president,
Ada Morris secretary, and Katherine
Runge treasurer. Miss Powell, state
demonstration, has promised to visit
the local club during March.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Agricultural Demonstrators.

twenty-five agricultural demonstrate
ors from South Mississippi counties
assembled here to discuss plans for
the coming crop year and receive in
structions from department officials.
The meeting convened in the board
Of trade rooms and was presided over
by State Agent r. S. Wilson.
Several interesting addresses were
made, the principal speakers being ].
A. Evans Of Washington, assistant to
Bradford Knapp, director Of the bu-
rear of plant industry, and Miss Susie
v. Powell, director Of the girls CLUBS
In this state.
The work Of the United States de-
partment Of agriculture. in Mississippi
is perhaps more thoroughly organized
than in any southern state, and the re-
poets from county agents n demon
strators showing the Roadway they
have made, and plans formed for he
current year, indicate that splendid
progress is being made.
II. E. Savely of Washington, general
agent of the department of agriculture.
attended the meeting, and was n of
the principal speakers.
The work OF the. boys corn clubs.
which has brought about both a heavy
increase in acreage and yield per acre
during the past few years, was pre-
scented by Prof. C.. A. Cobb, assistant
state agent. The three district agents,
p. p. Garner, J. w. Willis and Bradne,
J. Moore, also made addresses.
Applicants Initiated.
Jackson Tent No. rs, Knights of the
Maccabees, held q meeting at the Pyth-
ian lodge hall. State Supreme Com.
mander Stuckey Of Columbus was pres
emit and q splendid class Of applicants
initiated.
Move Smoothly at state Farms.
Superintendent e. j. O'Keefe Of the
Mississippi penitentiary was in Jack.
son, en- route to the Belmont farm
Mr.. O'Keefe says that things are &C
sng along smoothly 1T the various
state farms.
Dr.. Dunbar Rowland. state archiv.
lst and expert on records and history
of Nississippi, was the speaker of the
nrDf day 81 the D. A. r. convention,
ho1dlne peesions n Natchox. March 3
1md Mn ~ ,. Rhodes delivered
~ a6dreeo okWeicome and Rous Col
1eosEqnon1es
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
frames Own Arrest.

New York.-Threatened with death
by the black hand, Andrew Postigli-
one, framed up" his own arrest. An
drew said he wanted to go to Jail to
save his life. He displayed a pistol
and promptly was arrested under the
anti-weapon law.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Needle Removed After 80 Years.

Wenatchee, Wash. = Thirty-three
years ago, when MrsA A.. F. Frantx
was q girl, she swallowed a needle.
Recently the bit of steel made its ap-
pearance in her left leg and was %
moved by q physician. During the
33 years the needle had beer travelling
through her body. but Mrs. Frants
never felt it's presence until q few
days before its removal. A black an4
blue spot, accompanied by soreness.
"a the hrst indication that anything
M wrong.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05

of the boar. Put the boar in the hands
OF n of the members of the club
and let each other member agree to
pay him n pig at weaving time for
the care OF the boar for one year, for
attending to the breeding, etc. When
sows come in heat, they can be loaded
on a wagon and carried to the farm
where the boar is kept for service.
2. Sows farrow almost exactly Is
weeks after they are bred. When the
SOW farrows try to be near at hand.
Do not worry her with attention, but
be there II she needs it. Watch that
the buzzards do no carry off the little
pigs or injure the SOW. Give her a
warm, thin slop as soon as she begins
to owe around. Then leave her alone
for q while. That evening give her a
slop with a little bran or cornmeal in
It Feed lightly for a few days and
increase her feed gradually until the
SOW is getting about four pounds Of
grain each day for each 100 pounds of
her weight. This will be within a week
or ten days after she has farrowed.
She should be fed morning and eve
ming. Kitchen scraps and Stops will
be good for her and will reduce the
grain needed somewhat. These Stops
must not contain any soap or glass.
As corn Is the most available grain
In most sections Of the South, it will
have to be relied on for feeding both
the sows and pigs. With the grazing
crops which are suggested for hogs a
fairly w~ellbalanced ration will be OBJ
tanned.
When you are about ready to wean
the pigs reduce the sow's feed SO that
BY The time the pigs are weaned she
will have only about two pounds of
grain each day for each 100 pounds of
her weight. Keep her on q Bermuda
pasture and let her have this ration
until she is in good condition. Keep
sows in good flesh. but not excessively
1ht.
Sows can be made to produce two
I1tters each year. When this IL de-
sired they should be bred at the first
period Of heat after the pigs are
weaned, Sows bred twice each year
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-03-05
Get = New industry.

Greenwood.-This place Is to have
1 new plant, from the well directed ef-
forts Of Secretary w. H. Hays, OF the
Greenwood Business league The plant
viii open up q new field Of endeavor.
viz: The manufacture of paper pulp
and q number Of by-products from cot
ton stalks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
Motorcycle Models Sh0w
Many Improvements

ed in a day. 1t is impossible. Years
of production of thousands of ma
chimes, careful study of the results at
tanned in the hands of thousands of
owners under varying conditions must
guide the designers. Skilled mechan-
ics-the finest specialized artisans in
the world must finally produce the
finished product.
good motorcycle must be an in
genious blending of good material,
good design, and good Workmanship.
Should a manufacturer slight any one
of these requisites then the finished
product will suffer.
A progressive engineering corps
must keep their ears to the ground
they must anticipate what new fea-
lures riders will demand before the
riders themselves actually ask for
them. No motorcycle manufacturer
can forget the riders. He must build
the machine they will want whenit Is
placed on the market.
The manufacturer depends on the
dealers of his business. The dealer
depends on the riders for his sales.
The dealer cannot sell a machine the
rider does not want so it falls back on
the manufacturer to build a motor
cycle that will fill the bill. Speed,
power. economy, reliability, durability,
comfort and convenience all these
features must be a part.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
Excelsior's New Clutch
and Brake Control

The combination of hand and foot
control for both clutch and brake is the
unique feature to be seen for the first
time on the Excelsior, that is being
exhibited by the Excelsior Cycle Com
pany of s South Market Square. This
control allows of the rider operating
the clutch only by foot lever on the left
side or by turning the left grip.
Otherwise he may first operate the
clutch and follow it by setting the
foot brake, employing either the foot
lever or the left grip. The regular
foot brake pedal is on the right side,
but the new arrangement permits the
rider controlling his machine by hand
If he should become stalled in crowd
have to plant his feet. The new con-
troll is to be seen on the new Model
1873 twin, that is fitted with external
and internal brakes. The external
are operated by Bowden lever and
wire mechanism from the left handle-
bar latch. Recent changes since the
1915 models were first exhibited in
the Chicago show includes the max
ing of the manifold on the twin
models shorter, which gives more di-
rect flow of the mixture to the valve
chambers. The position of the spark
plugs has been changed: on the twin
models, the plugs are set in apertures
at an angle in the head, the front
plug inclining to the front and being
toward the front of the cylinder and
the rear plug inclining to the rear at
the rear part of the cylinder. The
priming devices are inclined toward
each other on the twin-cylinder ma
chimes and are very convenient to the
priming gun and close to the car
bureter.
Regarding the gear-sets on the
various models, it is stated that the
two-speed gear is to be given up and
the ISL model will be fitted with a
neutral countershaft or ''single-speed'
set This is of the dog-clutch type
and is, of course, countershaft-mo mount-
ed, as is the case with the three-speed
set and the final drive is on the right
side with the brake apparatus on the
left side of the hub. The frame is
of 12-gauge tubing of special steel,
and the reinforcements, having been
found unnecessary, have been re-
moved. The mudguards are fitted
with different forms of valances, Civ
ing greater protection to the rider and
the power plant also
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
Harley-Davidson Has
Entirely New Model

The 1918 Harley Davidson. repre-
sented by Heagy Brothers at 1904
North Third street, includes an entire
ly new model, with high duty motor
and great f1eXibility, unit three-speed
transmission and clutch, and a rede-
signed frame strongly enforced to
handle all the strains incidental to
sidecar use. These, with a number of
important improvements like the mar
velously compact oil pump, and the
new and highly efficient muffler, make
the new Harley-Davidson better than
ever.
The pew 1915 Harley Davidson is
not the result of a solitary inspira-
ton or idea. 1t is development-the
direct result of nearly fourteen years
production of one type of motor.
A great building is not put up in a
day. 1t is the elimination of years of
experience Of great engineers. Careful
designing and planning must precede
the actual construction. Experience
gained from previous work guides the
engineers. architects. and mechanics.
So it is with a motorcycle. A per-
fected motorcycle cannot be produc-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
Indian Has Automobile
Type of Clutch Pedal

Among the noticeable improve
ments on one of the three-speed In
dian models to be exhibited by the
West End Electric and Cycle Company
is a new interlock between the clutch
and the shift-rocker. This consisting
square notches on its broad face to
correspond to the different speed po-
stions and the neutral point also. To
the center OF this sector is fastened
the rod leading to the shifter-handle
mounted at the right side of the
frame convenient to the riders hand.
Attached to the clutch operating
rod is a rocking piece at whose upper
part is a piece at right angles to the
length and at whose forward end is a
vertical stop. A fiat spring tends to
keep this piece toward the rear. The
horizontal portion is formed into q
lip. When the clutch is freed, the
rocking piece is forced forward by
block on the rod, thus releasing the
tip from the notch in the shift sector
in which it happens to be, and allow
ing the rider to move the sector and
mesh the desired gear. AS soon as
the clutch is again engaged, the rock
ing piece goes toward the rear under
The action of its spring, and the lip
slides into the notch corresponding to
the gear position, locking the sector
II.
to the knife-latch device Incorporated
in the slider mechanism and makes
assurance doubly sure.
The foot release for the clutch is
unique to Indian design. consisting as
/ does of q regular automobile type
If clutch pedal mounted near the left
foot-board and acting by rock-shaft
passing through lugs in the crankcase
underside The right side of the rock
shaft carries an arm with a curved
hand at it's upper part. This curved
part is attached directly to the for
ward end Of the clutch rod. The
,lutch lever fits behind this rod, and
the fingers" of the hand rest against
the lever normally. When the rider
wishes to draw the clutch. he pushes
down on the pedal and the clutch is
withdrawn by the forward motion of
the arm. Should he desire to operate
The clutch by hand, the lever acts on
he fingers" and through the rod to
the clutch as before. Thus the rider
,an set any tension he desires on the
clutch. and make gear changes. stops,
etc. by withdrawing the clutch with
the pedal. knowing that the same ten
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
Pope Motorcycles Embrace
Many Distinctive Features

The latest Pope model, the 5-horse-
power single cylinder two-speed has
the characteristic two-speed control
and pedal starter. Finished in the
standard Pope colors, and with the in
let and exhaust valves mounted in the
overhead position, it is the first single
cylinder model of that make that has
been fitted with a variable gear set.
The quadrant on the left side of the
frame carries two levers, the forward
one actuating the gears and the rear
throw regulated by a curved slot in the
quadrant and there is a long cam with
a tail which is acted upon by the
clutch lever when in its forward or
"out" position only. This cam thus
acts as a lock to the gear-shift when
the clutch is engaged. The combined
brake and clutch control by left foot
pedal fitted to the R-15 twin model
| is likewise fitted to this machine. The
starter, of the pedal and chain gear
| type, similar to that used on the twin
models, is also used on this two-speed
single and the gear-set is, of course,
the same.
| The twin machine, Model Lis, sin
gle-geared, is now fitted with the
| pedal-starter. and like the two-speed
single it will attract many. The speed
model this year is so arranged that
| the hand pump can be used without
| the rider having to shift his position.
| A short lever mounted near the left
forward part of the tank has a pit
man connecting it to the horizontal oil
pump plunger, so that the rider needs
only to move his left hand a short
| distance from the twine-w wound grip to
grasp the ball end of the pump han
| die and inject oil by a backward and
forward motion of the same. The
twine on grips and handlebars was
/ spoken of by all familiar with racing
as one of the best ideas yet seen for
the speedman. owing to the firm grip
it affords the hands. The Pope motor
cycles are represented in the city by
| Chester +. Smith at 1915 North Third
street, and will be among the interest
ling exhibits at the show.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
Thor Models Have
Thirty improvements

Novel designs, all with some practi-
cal purpose which benefits the rider,
have been characteristic of the Thor
product since tho first single cylinder
motor with the tank back of the sad
die and forming part of the mudguard
was brought out. For 1915 the most
recent refinement. lies in the use of a
unique breather which projects up
ward from the crankcase and terml-
mates in pipe whose end is flush with
the top of the tool box under the sad
die and back of the seat mast. This
breather Incorporates a glass body cup
about half way up, this cup being de-
signed to catch any oil elected from
the crankcase, hold it there and de-
liver it again by gravity TO do further
work in lubricating the bearings. The
thin tube that leads upward from this
cup allows of the pressure being dissi-
pated without oil emerging from the
crankcase and spattering the rider or
his mount.
The inlet valves for the new sea-
son are enclosed in a triangular top
ped casing of considerable capacity,
giving the mixture a chance to collect
therein and enSuring a constant sup
ply to each cylinder as a result. There
are two openings through the cap, the
forward one or that nearest the car
bureter being for priming. while the
second one being for lubricating the
valve rocker. The face of the cover
is packed to ensure -tightness thus
preventing any dilution of the mixture
by air taken in outside of the carbure-
ter.
Other features of the product of the
Thor, represented here by Charles II.
Uhler, of 1917 Derry street, consist in
the two-speed models of the char
acteristic ratchet-faced countershatt
disc for starting, this disc being actu-
ated by pawl-titted pedal which acts
on the forward motion only The cas-
ing which covers the entire chain drive
and starter device is unique and gives
ample protection to rider and ma
chine. The gear shift rod is fattened
and slotted near it's rear end to allow
of adjustments when the hub-located
two-speed is moved back with the rear
wheel on making chain length adjust
ments, etc. The Thor motor contains
all the original features that have al
ways distinguished same and which
makes IL among the most reliable mo-
tors on the market.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-06
First Motorcycle and Bicycle
Shop Opens This Epening

With the exhibitors for the first
motorcycle and bicycle show, the
opening night at Chestnut Street Hall
VIII present an attractive and inter-
esting display of most everything that
pertains to the wheeled vehicles.
The decorators have made the hall
into an attractive bower of colored
streamerS tastefully arranged in the
gold and blue of the Harrisburg Mot
orcycle Dealers Association, as well
as the national colors in profusion.
The various booths are divided by
columns on which are mounted large
keystones, emblematic of the Key
stone Motorcycle clubs. AS this is the
first exclusive motorcycle and bicycle
show ever arranged for Harrisburg, it
Is expected that the public viii respond
literally to make it = success from the
standpoint of attendance. This indus
try has become among the largest in
the country, and millions of these ma
chimes are in use throughout the
world for utility and pleasure pur-
poses. Formerly these shows were
staged with the automobile exhibits,
but experiments in various cities prov
ed the success of separate exhibits
of the two-wheeled models. The two
wheeled mount has n distinct field
from its larger four wheeled brother,
the automobile. Therefore those who
are in the market for q motorcycle or
bicycle would not usually consider a
four-wheeled motor vehicle as adapt
cd to their purpose for the time being,
and those who prefer the automobiles
are not general users of motorcycles.
The exhibitors at the show and what
they represent are as follows:
Booth 1.-Heagy Brothers. Harley
Davidson motorcycles, Reading Stand
ard, Pullman and Appolo bicycles.
Sporting goods and accessories.
fyin
Cycle Company. Indian Motorcycles,
accessories, Miami bicycles.
Booth 3-Charles Uhler. Thor mo-
torcycles, Musselman, Vim, Hardware
and Linwood bicycles.
Booth 4-EXcelsior Cycle Company