davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
After NEGRO Murderer.

,Natchez.-SherfR Pat Mulvihill and
Deputy Sheriff NJ. p. Ryan, together
with q posse are securing the woods
around Beverly In search Of Ed
Walker, . negro who recently shot
and killed his wife and motherin-law
at that place
Walker bears 4 bad reputation and
immediately after thu shooting took
to the woods, declaring it would 60
hard with any who attempted to cap
ture him. Details Of the shooting
vary, but II Is claimed that he killed
his wife after she re >urned to her
mothers home against his consent
and killed his motherin-law for com.
ing between himself and wife.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
Political Muddle at Crystal sprinas.

Potitieal Middle At Crystal Springs.
Crystal Springs.-Crystal Springs il
In the midst Of q middle In municipal
politics. A short time since Mayor w.
B. Lockwood resigned because the
board Of aldermen was not In harmony
with his administration. A movement
Is now on foot to recall the board OF
aldermen and ask Mayor Lockwood to
withdraw his resignation. A petition
with this end in view Is to be placed
In circulation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10

vIcroR RADCLIFFE
(Copyright. 101S, BY W. q. Chapman,

(CopyTight. 1916. by ". q. ChapmanJ
The mayor Of ToIiver Gulch drew
up his horse y . piercing scream
rang out beyond the belt Of timber
lining the lonely mountain road he
wa traversing. Then noting . cloud
Of smoke through the trees he de
verged from the trail. COL beyond the
barrier and made ont the little town
q Golconda In the distance, and near
er ut hand on Its outskirts q lonely
hut. ablaze below and Z woman out
side. wrfnging her hands and shriekng
h~elplessly.
New mayoralty honors clustered
thick and newly about John Griflths
at Tolliver Gulch. but here at q dis
lance from his home town. and ever
chivalrous and helpful. he forgot
dignity. He dashed up to the side
Of the distracted woman within three
minutes. brought his steed to its
launches, summarily leaped to the
ground and shouted forth:
Anyone In the building?"
mo! Not" cried the woman, but
all my papers are. They will be lost:
we will be ruined-oh, ave themi
Save them!"
She was a tiny bit of humanity. pop
perry and active, Griffith saw that, but
she had evidently not been able to
lift a heavy ladder that she had
dragged to the spot.
Where r the papers?" inquired
Griflths.
up in the little low attic. Beyond
that window" and she pointed up
wards. They're In a box on top of a
big chest. mo! MOI" she added,
frantically, as Grifiths made a move
ment as II to rush In through the open
lower door. ITS all ablaze In there.
The ladder; oh, quick! quick! Never
mind anything but the papers" +.
John Grifiths had the ladder speed
ily in place. He was not even
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10

water soon showed that it would be
better to place them above ground.
Good silos have been built of q by s.
inch timbers that were carefully
planed. for q temporary building
that will serve the purpose, provided
the anchor1ng Is well done. One can
purchase the wood silos already set
up. and for permanency this is bet
ter than using ordinary timbers, rs
they are more certain to be alright.
Forms for concrete may be quite cas-
lily constructed of heavy sheet iron
and some two by fours." Steel rods
or wire fencing may be used for re-
enforcing. This kind is permanent If
carefully put up. Metaf silos are a
comparatively new experiment, but
they are recommended by their own
ers. Investigate the advantages Of the
various makes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
Oldest Negro Dies,

Laurel--Joshua Brown, the oldest
negro In Mississippi and probably the
oldest ex-slave in the United States,
died at his home In Laurel Sept. 1.
He was la years old. The inter
ment was attended by white
citizens who had known the old negro
for many years and who appreciated
his sterling qualities Of citizenship.
An aged vile, 1ve sons and three
daughters survive him. He was born
In Maryland In 1901.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10

smudged, SO promptly and deity did
he reach the attic, secure the wooden
box described and place it In the DOS
session OF It's anxious, trembling and
grateful woman.
THE old hut Is gone, and I'm glad
OF it," she exclaimed. 1T was not
at to live In and hasn't been for a long
time. That lazy. rowing husband OF
mine will have q startler when he
comes back. and I'm glad OF that. too!
The papers-they're saved, thank
goodness! They mea q good deal to
me. for they are deeds. and mine
claims and all that. Mister, IL 4 ten
dollar bill"
Thank you, but I've done . simple
duty, and glad to be 4 help to you,''
Interrupted Grtfhths. "Can / be OF
ana further assistance?'
mo. mister. but I'll never forget
your kindness. I've q sister in town
who will take me In till my husband
shows up-the worthless. wandering
~crttter!"
The mayor Of Tolliver Gulch smiled
to himself - he recognized the d.
miqutive little lady az . being with I
spirit Of her own. Then he rode on
his way. thinking OF another certain
little lady who nlled his thoughts con-
tpually. It was . rough community
among whom he had cast his lot ut
the Gulch, but he had found q Jewel
rare amid the incongruous environ
ment. It wal Velma Dalton, the
daughter Of the district judge. Grif-
aths. IS : rising young lawyer, had
won the good opinion Of the Judge.
The latter represented the reform ele-
ment OF the struggling border settle
ment e was through his influence
and support that Grif1fhs had been
elscted mayor.
That position was proving anything
but . bed Of roses. The rough ele-
ment Of the Gulch was opposed to In
novations. Defeated at tho polls, they
went about crossrgrained ana venxe-
full. There ere mutterings Of dis
content and yelled threats. The out
cast element. however, feared the
law, and the dignity and determine
don OF the Judge had 20 fAr prevented
any serious outbreak
s0ftmtha reached the GuIch just an.
g dark. A he passed the Red Besvl
q tavern he caught the echoes u
soue Wild 5ubllation- H lealned II
cause when ~ reeehed home. IN
hnd1ady looked n1Ghtens1 and ast
ta1odk
oh, &mglad yous 80 eoe
hcono eeoots - .e1c1olmodL Ihex.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
pespondent; Kills Self.

Como.-E. ]. e. Ellis. whose home
was in Memphis, ended his life with a
pistol at the home Of his son, E. T.
Ellis, at this place Sept. s, almost in
the immediate presence OF his son.
Mr.. Ellis had been engaged as a switch
attendant for the Frisco Railroad at
Memphis, but OF late had been out OF
work. In i'll health and Respondent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
chaS50n 70 Checked.

Fayette.-After having checked char
bon In the western part Of Jefferson
County. in and around Rodney, one
case has been reported in the town Of
Fayette and the incubation Of all
stock Is being rapidly DONE After
Rodney : strict quarantine was estab-
Hshed and It has<been checked In that
vicinity. Two horses and two mules
died mysteriously q = place three
miles west Of here, but no evidences
Of charbon were present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
BUSINESS OF BREEDING HOGS
Much Better for Beginner to Start In
on Modest Scale and Gradually
Increase His Herd.
(By e. L JORDAN. Louisiana Expert
ment Station

(By e. L JORDAN. Louisiana Expert
ment Station.)
It Is much better for the beginner
In the business of breeding hogs and
other animals to start in on a modest
scale and gradually increase his bust
ness. 1t is usually impossible for him
to purchase extremely high-priced
foundation stock, and, In fact, 1t would
be unwise for him to do SO. He can
afford to put . considerable sum into
his herd sire. whfsb must be up to the
standard. but he shO~sA be content
for q Tins to be classed as ksMulti-
plier Of numbers Of animals of the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10


-. ~: hut
-. ThG4 hnd 0i6nk ths4
- hlo ! e oeod1a 11(E0 1fT34
him to oo1no here ii u1 eon1n
Hyoa don't etye ways
Not IN tnchf. prunon Cxtf.
0fank de-tarminedlv. -
- Aorst .how ~rs.aS -
o. $500. - unh h--r nr6
uxfvs ana 1870 Il Aosva.annsifav-
DON'T srant MT
nraNlth. r.,N z. .tt.rtscr -.
v.rnir~ =. 81. I. hSr.-tn q. -
nffv n ~.l1.s rrcr vea-.- 49,
e.ne .~.,,s~ r. e..h~r -. -.
ome .nd .rv,or. cv.- ~ ~t+,..
ton. Neither hov.r@r .11eusr4.e IS
inarer.~ h,m = -~.A~ - 49, -
81. 49, ro-,.sc. -
in~ c,,t e -. -
Tha -. -.....- nam.h. .~...x
-.1.,N = r ss
49, - - a-...n
Z -.
rns. 1 :. ...o, 49,
-. ".-1S-I.
, .py.1 s l1,.111.SNs
e ne,p ~
D... n1I..s
lsND:.--1.
MsI 81, .A..E-
:. ss.S1 -s..sS-Is
~ $500. =. .h.,~ sah.-rn ar-,n-
= 1.-s.- 80. .s.s- - 49,
-. nIm+h. -. go -.
n.h,so .r,s.a - 80 ha,t,r- .&.a~
rn--SI .n-..s.1 -.
sDe
no,A 49, ~. - .h,-..a
hrs.as 49, .s,,o,r ov.- q. 81. -
49,. - s.S,s..1- -..sS...s
n-,@.h. as.,h..s -. 80. .h..-a.
n...t 60 TY~~os ~. .-a-,s q.
rs~
49, - 49, S~na-.s - =
rran. ae h,m er..d :, ~ -. t,-h.,.
-. 49,
ave...N1 :. 49, 81, ~o,.
:. ha,,a.,aa au1am -, no-r,rstea
~ ~ 49,. - -. .hs.- l.ha~.
~. na*.1aae.S,. =. ..-1.
r.... $3.50 80. nS-~.r1- ,...a
~ ~a ~. !. 80 ~. NJ $3.50 ~.
hea,s ta.s.ha.
.n.sr..a," 5000 .r .,o.n
49, m
60 r-.ea 1850. -.
ne"tnr anoaa-.a -. e,.n.ad a-nn,
=. ~. $3.50 go. "n.-- -awanan.
49, -
60 lhau,n.
- ~, ~eesu 49, - =
$500. r. - !. - -, .,,t
-
So, r.s-a - b.,.
M. ~
a.. M h,,s,7. n,,,r Ia, = haen -
~ 90.
en-. -. ~ ...s,.
DeNA- - 80
WI" 49, - .ss
cron,d and 40 n..r. n.ha 1880 ~
Ne nj. -. sa-a,r.. ~..Asas h,-n
~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10
4 City 81 Churches

$3.50 &5#I#S
Warsaw Is also 4 city of churches,
with six Russian and Q than thirty
Roman Catholic. Among the latter II
the Cathedral Of st. John. north OF the
Palace Square and connected with the
palace. A magnificent view Of both
buildings may be had from the oppo-
site rising bank Of the river. The CO
thedral dates from the fourteenth cen
tury.
Warsaw has long been famous FOR
its printing and carriage industries. its
woven goods. and its plated ware. It
i also the clearing house between the
North and the South, coal. leather.
and wheat being the principal 81
changes. which. before the war. paused
over the railways centered here. In
drainage. ~waterworks, and rapid tran
sit facilities the city has not kept
pace with it, growing industrial I'M
p~ortance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-09-10

0ASFTeU 5T18 F1SAu N0AIpSI = tNOCK.
fore his mates! It is not known what
the flock. II anything develops later
we will let you know.
2. S.-Ten OF Tonio's hens were
drowned In the rain.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
ARIZONA CANARlES TO
BE CONSPICUOUS AT
FRISCO EXPOSITION

tsptelAt eoRRssrosnrscr 70 MORNING JOURNAL
Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 20.-The Ari-
IONA burro. famous for voice and en-
during qualities, for general cOntrari-
ness and all around cussedness and
particularly for the great part Il has
played in the early development of
the country is to be one Of the pleas
ure-ma king features of the Panama
Pacific exposition at san Francisco.
A carload OF forty burros, gathered
from Tucson and the surrounding
country, left today for California
where they are to be used in Toyland,
the great pleasure feature Of the ex-
position. Toyland Is under the direc-
ton Of Frederick Thompson. who
built the Hippodrome in New York.
II contains fifteen acres Of ground and
is a place Of recreation for children
ana grown-up children. The burros
are to be ridden on trips for children
concession
DR. b. Boyd. an old-time circus
man. is here attending to the ship
ment of the Arizona canaries," which
were rounded up by II. c. Wright,
formerly poundmaster and an expert
IN judging burro qualities. Wright
made several trips into the country
hunting burros and il is said that he
had quite a hard time finding forty
that would be suitable for Toyland
purposes
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
PRUlTT TAKES FIRST
GLIMPSE AT SANTA FE

Santa Fe, Feb. 20.-Although q
leading business man of New Mexico
for twenty-three years. a. Prutt of
Roswell, had his first glimpse OF san
Ia Fe yesterday and made a bee line
for the Museum OF New Mexico,
spending some time viewing It's eN-
hihits and pictures By coincidence.
Jesse A. Road of Pueblo, Colo. who
had been In Santa Zee the last time
twenty-three years ago, registered at
the Museum ut the same time. He
was with an automobile party which
is on its way to San Diego and de-
clared that the last forty miles of
road in New Mexico was eXecrahle.
on account of the snow, rain and al
tcrnating freezing ana thawing
In the party were Mrs. Jesse A.
Road. Beatrice Bragdon. Charles +.
Wilson. Archie Dayton. Mrs. George
IT, Bragdon. Miss Sarah Bragdon,
who all registered. as did G. y.
Drink, of Larkynn, Colo, who is a
well-to-do manufacturer and was
years ago a pupil of Or. Edgar l..
Hewell in the Normal school at Gree
ley, Col. II, J Sousca and Benigno
sisneros Indians from Picuris reg
istered to give variety 20 the stream
OF visitors, and were even more in
terested in the relics of their fore
fathers than were the other visitors,
c. y. Bouvar Of san Francisco, also
registered and was especially proud
To recall that today the great EXPOSE
ton at San Francisco opened.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
BUSINESS
is MOTTO ADOPTED By
BOOSTERS OF ROSWELL
r.rse... eoaassronosre. 70 noanlra I0Orn..l

ESPECIAL eoRREsrososNes 70 SoHEird JOURNAL
Roswell, ~ NJ, Feb. l9.--lfor years
the Commercial club of this city has
been run with both business and so
cial features. While It was claimed
that the social feature of the club
did not interfere with the business
end. number of business men, as
well az farmers, would not connect
with the Commercial club, or give II
their heartiest support on that ae-
count. At a recent meeting of the
board of directors 1t was, decided TO
do away with the social features
move into smaller quarters and at
tend strictly TO business. A few men,
bers objected, but they We're over
ruled. The club has just moved from
the Dilley building into the First Ma
tional bank building, and now only
has two rooms-the business office
and a writing and reading room for
its members. Sam S. Toms, who Is
secretary of the club, Is also secre-
tary of the Roswell Retailers and
Business Mems association, and ham
dies both offices in the same rooms.
As result of the move the CLUB
saves 5000 a month. In time they
expect to devote this $500 a month
saving tax. with a hundred or so add
ed to it, in iudieious foreign adver-
Using
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
ROSWELL CHURCHES ARE
ALIVE ALL THE TIME

SPECIAL coRHHsrosntwcs TO MORNING JouaNsti
Roswell, n. NJ, Feb. 20. - The
churches and pastors of Roswell are
a wide awake lot. Practically every
Protestant church IN the city has a
motto. The church that is always
busy, THE church that is doing
things, Tell some one, are three Of
the catch phrases OF the Christian, the
First Methodist. and the Trinity l4u-
theran churches. for instance. But
using a catchy phrase Is not all They
believe in keeping up with the pros
gress Of the time, and furnish prae-
teal agencies for their members and
for unfcrtunates.
The Christian church is now plan
ming, and will within a few weeks
build $4,000 annex 10 its present
house This will be built ON the west
side Of the present structure This
room annex will be used for read
ing and writing and rest room for the
Young men of the church and city.
In the absence of Y. NJ. c. A IN
Roswell the pastor. DR.. Frank Tai
mage. and his congregation realized
la demand for a place where the
young men might enjoy the evening.
An elder gentleman will be in charse
each evening The room will be fit
ted up with lounges. reading and
writing tables, late newspapers and
magazines and other good literature.
On Sundays the room will be used for
sunday school class rooms.
Then the congregation Of the South
ern Methodist Episcopal church saw
the need of an employment bureau
Rev. Ellis Smith, the pastor noted
that many people came from else
where to Roswell, and many would
apply through him for positions. This
church has many prominent business
men as leaders in the congregation.
Rev. Mr.. Smith called meeting OF
the congregation. and has Just fin
shed the organization OF a Southern
Methodist church employment bureau.
John II. Mullis, manager Of the Pecos
valley lumber yard, is chairman 81
the mems department and Mrs. Tom
linson Fort Is chairman of the Woln-
ems department. quite a number
have secured positions the last few
days through the workings of tins
bureau. The plan is To announce eneh
Sunday 80 many vacancies open,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
H|PP| INC
SAID To WELD A
VAST INFLUENCE
luy aosmvo louesAl srselAl ltAsto wlpsl

fHY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED Wiftl
Washington. Feb 20.--charges that
representatives of foreign shipping
interests control principal commit
tees of many chambers of commerce.
boards of trade ana maritime eX-
changes and have "honeycomhed" the
American maritime iield were made
today by Wallace Downey, New
York ship broker, before the special
committee investigating the ALLEGED
shin lobby against the administration
ship bill
Downey told the committee he was
the organizer of the United states
Merchant Marine association when
restricted It's membership To Amefi-
cans having no connection with Tor
eign shipping interests. secretary
Walsh wanted to know why that dis
elimination was made.
"The maritime field Of this nation,
replied Downey "has been honey
combed with representatives of the
foreign shipping interests. lnnumef-
able organizations, such as chahlpefs
of commerce, boards of trade ana
maritime exchanges. have peeh
formed in this country. Representa-
tives Of foreign shipping interests
have Joined these organizations, Sc
cured control of the principal COM
mittces and when the organization
takes position on q maritime mat
ter where the line must be drawn
between foreign shipping interests
and American Interests, they dictate
the resolutions. Thus, You gentlemen
in congress and other legislative bod
les do not get the real American
viewpoint in such matter. For TINS
reason we made the limitation,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
PAINTING IN MUSEUM
ONE OF FAMOUS SERIES

Santa Fe. Feb. 20.-The superb
painting of the aurora horealis re-
Gently presented to the Museum Of
New Mexico is one of a series of Alas
kan scenery painted by Leonard NJ.
Davis, placed on exhibit this week at
500 Fifth avenue, New York.
Gilbert II. Grosvenor. director and
editor OF the National Geographic So
ciety, writes as follows. II wish TO
express my appreciation of your
splendid exhibition of Alaskan paint
ings. You have caught the spirit Of
the changing seasons, and the Won
derful diversity of scenery in our new
territory, and you are equally happy
i'm putting ON canvas the majesty OF
snowcapped mountains, the magnin-
cence of the ice-field and the glacier,
the charm of placid stream. and the
beauty of the summer flowers. Those
who are fortunate enough to see your
pictures will get a new idea of Alaska
and an awakened appreciation of It's
glorious scenery and its possibilities
Excellent evidence Of the esteem in
which Washington held your work
lies in the fact that more than 10000
people came TO see the pictures while
on view in Hubbard hall.
'In fact during sixteen months
more than 100, 200 people visited the
paintings, some of which sold for
81 500 apiece, among the purchasers
being Secretary of State William j.
Bryan, ambassador w A. f. Eken-
gren of Sweden, United States Senator
Wetmore, II. c. Hoover of England,
Hon. Frank Springer and many other
persons of distinction. The citizens
of Seattle purchased one as a nucleus
for municipal art gallery and three
for the Seattle museum. The pic
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
COLLEC|ANS To
MAKE BIC EVENT
OF RATCHET DAY

The annual Washington birthday
celebration of the students of the Unit
versity of New Mexico, to be he'd in
Rodey hall tomorrow night bids fair
to be one Of the most enjoyable events
that has ever been known up ON the
hill.
The committee in charge of the af-
fair has arranged an excellent pro-
gram of vaudeville acts, to be follow
ed by an informal dance. The vaude-
Vile part of the performance includes
number of athletic acts which have
been prepared under the direction of
Coach Hutchinson, several musical
numbers and a variety of comedy
sketches which are being kept under
cover but which will be all the moro
enjoyable for that fact. Surprises are
In store for those who attend, and
those who on general principles are
opposed To having a good hearty
laugh are advised to keep away.
An admission fee of twenty-five
cents will be charged. People FROM
the city may reach the university by
taxicab from the corner of First and
Central. The new taxi line charges
only ten cents for the trip to the uni
Versity.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
COMMUNITY PROPERTY
BILL Is VERY BRIEF


Santa Fe, Feb. 20.- Senate substi-
tute for Senate Bin 10, changing the
law relating to community property
while brief. is one of the most i'm
portant measures introduced at this
session of the legislature. 1t passed
the senate yesterday. and is as follows
Section /. That Section 6 Of Chap
ter 81 of the laws of the thirty-seY-
enth legislative assembly Of the terri
tory Of New Mexico, be amended 50
as to read as follows.
See 16. Power Of the husband over
property The husband
has the management and control %
the personal property of the commu-
nifty and during coverture the nus
band shall have the sole power of dis
position of the personal property es-
tate: but the husband and wife must
ioin IN all deeds and mortgages al
fecting real estate; provided that
either husband or wife may convey
or mortgage separate property with
out the other joining In such con-
veyanee or mortgage, and provided
further, that any transfer or convey
anee attempted to be made of the real
property Of the community by either
husband or wife alone shall be VOID
and of no effect"
Sec 2. All acts and parts Of acts
In conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-21
DEPUTY SHERIFFS AND
STRIKERS IN BATTLE

Tairntont w. Va, Feb. 20. IN
flpht between a party of deputy sheF-.
lffs led by sheriff G. u Conway OF
Marion county. and striking miners
M Pennington, late today, one man
was injured, probably fatally four Sc
riousy and many suffered cuts and
bruisers. The trouble started When
miners attempted TO effect the re-.
lease Of two miners who had been ar
rested on felony charges. The miners
drove the sheriffs party into store
but fled to the hills when twenty-five
snecial deputies reached Farmlngton
In a special trolley ear from Fair-
mont Constable w. Il. RIGGS OF the
sheriffs party is in q critical condi-
ZION. The seriously injured are Shef-
In Conway, two deputies ana
miner, -
one thousand miners employed IN
three mines Of the Jamison Coal conf
many walked out yesterday because
fhey alleged the company had put
into force a new wage scale Whieh
reduced their pay Company officials
say the men quit when the company
began TO charge them for powder