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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

disease progressed the thought of her
false marriage preyed upon her mind
more and more, gnawed her con
science.
Finally she could conceal the secret
no longer, and, calling her closest
friend, whispered to her:
Before l go into the presence of
my Maker I must make a confession
to you. We, my dear husband and I,
were married. I will die happy
if,he will marry me-if, at last, l am
his lawful wife,"
poor dear" said the friend strok-
ing Mrs. Gibbons forehead soothing
1y. Her mind is wandering. She has
been married for twenty years. and
the friend told Gibbons, adding, I'm
afraid she will not live until morn
ing"
Her mind is not wandering"
sobbed Gibbons. "She speaks the
truth. We were never married. I
could not have loved her more II we
had been married a thousand times.
I could not have tried harder to make
her happy. So her wish shall be
granted. We will be married at once"
There was need of haste. A mes
senger was dispatched for q clergy
man; two Of Gibbons friends speed
ed In an automobile to Salisbury and
secured q marriage license. As the
minister pronounced the last word
that made her q wife Mrs. Gibbons
smiled happily, circled her husbands
neck with her wasted arms and whis-
pered:
my husband. my own. true hus-
band-at last"
Soon, still smiling. she ceased to
breathe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
BABY'S WILD RUNAWAY RIDE
Sleigh, With Child a. Only oecu
pant, Barely Misses Long
island Train.

Riverhead. L. The two-year-old
son OF Harold Young Of Batting Hol-
low narrowly escaped colliding with
. Long Island railroad train while on
> Wild ride in . sleigh behind q run
away horse.
The horse had been hitched in
front OF . store, and the child's father
had Just united the strap when the anil
NAL, frightened by q passing auto
mobile, bottled.
With the baby alone in the sleigh
the horse ran down the road. across
the tracks, barely missing : train.
The baby seemed to enjoy the ride.
which terminated when William A.
Terry stopped the horse after Il had
run mile.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
CANNED MUSIC KILLS DOG
Held Before Machine and Forced to
Listen to Music, Animal Dies
From Fright.

Hagerstown, Md.-Held before a
canned music machine, a big collie be-
longing to Miss Jane DERRICK of New
Market was called to dog heaven. The
dog died In an hour after being forced
to listen to the music. Miss DERRICK
had just purchased the machine, and
was trying it out. She wanted her pet
to hear the music, and held the ami
nal before the instrument, and finally
wriggled from the arms of his mis-
tress.
After getting loose the collie raced
through the house, chewing its paws.
Thinking that the dog had gone mad,
Miss DERRICK Sent for a veterinarian,
who announced that the dog, which
was a ~high-strung animal, had died
from excitement and fright.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

NEGRO PERisHEs WITH WIFE
AND TWO CHILDREN WHILE
MAKING NIGHT "TRIP.
BOMB UNDER HIS HOUSE
Was Made to Destroy His Home
and Kill Hlm-Recelved
Threatening Letters.

Columbus.-An entire family OF ne
groes was drowned In the Tombigbee
river near Jacksonville. Ala, tmme-
diately south Of Columbus, April IS,
The negroes ere Emmanuel Eggle.
ston. his wife and their two children,
Details Of the accident are lacking.
but it appears that the negro had been
visiting a relative and was taken Ill.
His wife and children went after him
with a wagon. and on the return trip,
which was after dark, the negro lost
his way and drove into the river.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Jailed on old Charge.

Observation-Disclosures in connection
with the assault on December 20, 1912,
on J.. T. Williams, formerly q Hatties-
burg policeman, which nearly two
years later resulted in the death Of
the latter, Herbert Blakely, 4 we'll
known Hatdesburg man, has been
lodged in the Forrest county Jail.
pending a more complete Investigation
into the AFFAIR.
Blakely was arrested in BoEalVsa,
La. He denies any knowledge Of the
assault.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

and tie neatly with cotton or paper
string. II only a few feeces are had
they a be placed in clean gunny
sacks and sold to local dealers. II
there is q cwoclen mill in your vicinity
perhaps 1t will make your wool into
cloth for you.
Now let US summarize the returns
to be expected from six head Of prop
erly handled ewes. Such a summary
will appear thus:
l. -Four fat lambs ready for the table
or market and weighing from 20 to IS
pounds when three and one-half or
four months Of aga.
2. Two eve lambs to remain in the
fock.
8. One old eve. cuned for the
butcher.
4. Six neeces. giving 40 pounds Of
wool.
5. Increased valuation in flock due
to improved breeding.
6. Increased fertility Of soil duo to
forage crops and manure produced.
Z. 4 new source Of income provided
tor the farm. :.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Referendum Election Ordered.

Meridian.-A special election has
been ordered by the city council for
Thursday. May 20, when the repeal Of
the slaughter house and meat inspec-
ton law will be submitted to tho
voters Of Meridian. Another measure
will be submitted at the same time,
an old ordinance regulating the lib
erty allowed chickens, which measure
Is actively urged by ladies OF the city,
who complain Of neighbors' chickei
destroying gardens and flower beds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
elaekhand Leave. Bomb.

Columbus.-The climax Of q series
Of threatening blackhand letters re-
ceived by w. C. Meek. a local attor-
ney, was reached when he discovered
a dynamite bomb under his home. A
heavy rain is believed to have prevent
ed the fuse being lighted. as several
struck matches we're found nearby.
Mr.. Meek during the past several
months received threatening anony-
mous letters. and on one occasion he
fired several shots at a prowler on his
premises.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Arrested for Old Murder.

Arrested for Old Murder.
Adolphus Crum. a negro, will face a
Jury on a charge of murder which he
is alleged to have committed fifteen
years ago near Thomaston, in Kinds
county.
The negro was brought to jackson
from New Orleans and lodged in the
county Jail recently by Deputy Sheriff
McNeal. Crum, of late, has been. por-
ter on a railroad train.
The negro denies that he killed Sam
Martin, another negro, at a festival
near ThOmaston.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
specjal carrie. Teachers,

Jackson.-More than a hundred
Mississippi educators went to Chatta-
nooga on q special train that left
vicksburg April Is. The special
passed through Jackson. The teach
ers will attend the Southern Confer
ence for Education and Industry.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
NEGRO Shoots Officer.

Yazoo Clty.-While City Marshal
Dalton Of Louise, in the northwestern
part of Yazoo county, and Deputy Sher'
if John Purvis were attempting to ar.
rest John Montgomery, a negro, the
negro fired on Purvis as he entered
the house to make the arrest. and shot
away a part Of his face with q shotgun.
Purvis will recover, but will be badly
disfigured.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Escape IaiI On alanket.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. down from
the third story on a blanket ladder.
Johnny Pace, alleged hold-up man. now
In the Forrest county jail awaiting the
action Of the grand jury on five or six
charges Of highway robbery. made /
daring and successful attempt to break
from the county institution April 81.
He was recaptured three hours after
his escape.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Hay Growers Organize.

Aberdeen.-A preliminary meeting
of the alfalfa hay growers Of the prai.
RE belt OF Monroe county was held
to effect a permanent organization.
The purpose Of this organization is
to establish q cooperative marketing
association and build warehouses at
all the principal shipping points in the
prairie section of the county.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Quick Run Failed,

Alligator.-After a week of. suffer.
ing, G. G. NJ. Stamps, Jr.. died here
April Is. A record-breaking run of
SO miles in one hour and 40 minutes
by q special train on the Y. & M. v.
railroad was made to- bring an emf.
nent Memphis physician and two
trained nurses to his bedside in AZ
effort to prolong life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

Bio Lumber Order for Export
Clarksdale.-Two solid train loads
Of Mississippi rcd gun lumber and
timber were recently shipped from
this place to 0ulfport. Tho shipment
. destined for Italy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
New companie. Formed.

New Companies Formed.
The following new corporations have
been formed in the state during the
past few days, and will shortly sub
NIT their charters to the governor for
approval:
Morehead-Bl umer company, Laurel,
Jones county. capitalized at $4,000:
Matches Oil mill, Natchez, Adams
county, capitalized at SIS 900; Jackson
Dry Cleaning company, Jackson,
Kinds county. capitalized at 5000;
Harris Brothers company, jackson,
Kinds county. capitalized at SIS 900:
Home Brick company, Vicksburg,
Warren county, capitalized at 100000;
Conner Mercantile company, Semi
nary, Covington county. capitalized at
$4,000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

in with old boards, poles or any other
fence-building material, provided 1t is
SO built as to keep the dog from
crawling through.
Often ewes become "taggy" or have
dungy locks collect on the wool about
the tail and between the hind legs.
Such locks should be cut on and the
ewes kept clean about this part Of the
body.
Ticks and lice frequently infect
sheep. Guard against this by dipping
once each yea In dips sold for this
purpose. A rain barrel or tub can be
used to hold the dip. Pick the sheep
mp bodily and work 1t around gradu-
ally In the dip until all parts are sub
merged and drenched to the skin.
Keep salt before the flock at all
times. Sheep require . great deal Of
salt and It IN essential Tor them.
Give the sheep access to all har-
vested and vacated fields. but dc not
depend entirely upon such foraxes.
The ideal way 10 to provide lots Of for
ages OF such size - win pasture the
locks Tor only two-week periods dur
lng warm, weather. BY changing the
pasturing ground Of lambs every two
weeks there II little danger Of loss
nom stomach worms, - clean pas
lures do not infect sheep Rape. COW
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
WIN Teet Cotton Seed.

WI Toot Cotton seed.
Ha&tiesburg.-Ons thousand pounds
3f cotton seed have been sent through
the Hattiesburg postoffice by w. e.
Bobo, secretary Of the Forrest County
Truckers association, TO the farmers
Of Forrest county. They will give the
new seed q test.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

Army OFFICERS inspects a. ~.
Agricultural College-Maj. Moses Of
The coast artillery, who b also attached
to Inspector generals department Of
the United States army. recently made
Inspection Of the regiment and bar
racks Of the A. and n. college.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
Over a Million in Treasury.

Over a Million in treasury.
With a deposit of $247, $40 in the
state treasury by the penitentiary
trustees, the proceeds of the winding
UP cotton sale for the current cotton
crop season, added to the amount
which was already on hand and In
the state repositories. the treasury
balance on April 26 vas on the right
side Of a million dollars-upwards of
$1,O38,0OO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

Emmett Seward 10 Pardoned.
Gov. Brewer has granted q condt
tional pardon to Emmett Seward, o
victed in Choctaw county in August,
1918. Of manslaughter, and sentenced
by the court to five years servitude.
Seward must obey all the laws OF the
state Of Mississippi.
Want Mississippi Canned Goods.
Jackson.-Miss Susie v. Powell.
state agent for girls club work and
home economics. has received q COM
m~unication from Walter Balser. COM
missary agent of the Illinois Central
Railroad company, indica ne q desire
to open negotiations with the club
women and girls of Mississippi for
supplying the company's commissary
with their canning output.
Copies Of the letter win be sent the
county agents with the request that
complete information be furnished ut
once.
Luther Manship Dies.
Luther Manship, Statesman, lectur
er, author and mi Of the best known
and most lovable mon in Mississippi.
died here April - ut the age of 81
years. He began his political career
In 1885. His last public service was
In 1908 to 1912, when he was lieuten-
ant-governor under the Noel admins
tration.
The funeral services and intermens
OF tho remains was held on the follow.
Ing day. Out o4 respect the state and
county Offices Wars closed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

Must Hang for Mothers Death.
Justice Cook has handed down .
decree affirming the conviction ane
death sentence of Hunter jenkins, .
young negro from Marshall county,
who. in company with another negro
who has since been hung. murdered
his " mother for purposes Of rob-
berry. The case was q most revolving
one. and the court found neither ex-
tenuating circumstances nor judicial
error in the record. The case was at
frmed and Monday, June IA, set "a
the date for the execution.
The court reversed the circuit court
OF Lauderdale county in which q judy
ment for $1,000 had been rendered
against the Alabama Great Southern
growing out of the death Of William
Shannon. Shannon had gone to sleep
on the tracks of the defendant COM
pany. and his death was due to his
own fault.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

ny = O. 0EIkER0. Acting Director e
sunday echool Course. The Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago. my
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30
HEROES Of SOUTH
ARE REMEMBERED
DEATH PENALTY AFFIRMED
Supreme Court Holds That Hunter
Jenkins, Negro, Must Die for HE
Mothers Murder-Exeeu-
ton Set for june -.

Confederate Memorial and Decora.
ton Day was observed here April &c
by the Confederate Veterans, Sons Of
Veterans. Daughters of the Confeder.
acy and the Grandchildren Of Vet.
Grams.
At 4 o'clock q detachment OF the
Capital Light Guards. under Capt. c.
L. Beachman and First Lieut.. J.. B.
Carney, with drum and bugles In at
tendance. marched to the pavilion in
Smith Park, where the participants in
the exercises yer assembled. Capt.
S. B. Watts ~ master Of ceremonies.
A choir of children, under the leader
ship OF Mrs. II. A. Carleton. rendered
"The Bonnie Blue Flag" which was
Immediately followed by a memorial
address by John w. Crisler, Jr. After
the Grafton. Dixie" was sung by the
juvenile chorus under Mrs. Carleton.
Following the program, the graves
at Greenwood cemetery were deco.
rated. The exercises were completed
by firing three volleys and sounding
taps.
A legal holiday vas declared in Mis-
sissippi and banks and public offices
generally yer closed in accordance
with the usual custom.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-30

at some unguarded point, and as the
spies escaped from Jericho. and Paul
from Damascus, 30 he escaped from
his dangerous position. There ara
suggestions In the Psalms which
would indicate his grief over these
experiences.
Michal's stratagem wv. 1910 wal
zone not necessarily sanctioned by
God, though he bore with 1t for It oc-
CURED at that time Of Ignorance
which God overlooked. "-Edersheim.
". Summary. All who envy arr
murderers at heart (Matt, 27:18; I John
3:12. 49,. The present day murderers
hurl their javelins Of Islander, lying
and vi~tuperation against the reputa-
ton Of the men whom they hate. Or
else they hurl unfair and unjust busi-
ness methods at others that they may
perpetuate their power or else build
themselves up upon the ruins OF those
whom they envy. Saul missed David
but he was no less . murderer. Satan
always overshoots the mark when he
assails one Of Gods anointed. chosen
ones. Saul could not harm David
though he wished to ever 30 much
(Ps. 1882. b; Isa. 54:17: Luke 1880:
10: 3s). Saul's hatred stopped not even
1T the threshold Of David's house but
invaded the sacred precincts Of his
home. Envy In blind. 1t assails all
that q man has. spares none with
whom he II connected and colors ev-
cry act and relation Of life sven to the
relations OF father and child. Saul
Was frustrated By his own children,
Jonathan and Michal. Davld.s danger
was inminsnt. hence hjs speedy -
oApa
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

The Daily Miner $1 per month.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
No Rick.

Bellboy-Guy in thirteen wants to know where the fire escapes are!
 Clerk Well. show him. He's paid tn advancei-, New York Globe
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
DESPATCH IN AND OUT

The steamer Despatch. of the Bor- derline Transportation Co, arrived in port night before last with full cargo. She has several hundred bar rsis on board for the U. s Whaling Co. at Port Armstrong. After dis charging the empty barrels on the Northland Dock, she went to Georges Inlet cannery with supply of coal and from there to Wards Cove can nery with 1000 cases of empty cans. She made port again last night and
 the barrels and proceeded on her way north.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
MANY ATTEND BIRTHDAY
 SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Helen Paup was agreeably sur prised last evening after accepting an invitation to dinner by her friend Esther Clark. to return home and find twenty boys and girls present to wish her well in the celebrating of her birthday. To complete full evenings enjoyment ice cream and cake was served after which the children departed for their respective homes with many good wishes to Miss Helen.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

The Weekly Miner 8 per year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
STEAMER JEFFERSON ARRIVES

The steamer Jefferson arrived in port from the south this morning a, 5:S0 with practically full passen ger list. sixty one of whom are tour ists, making the round trip. She dis. charged sixty five tons of freight for local use. Her passengers for ketehikan were F. Della, F. H. Smith Mrs. Hawksworth, Vim. Freeburn, c W. Speer and one steerage. Local people boarding her for northern points were NJ. J. Bugge and wife Miss Halverson. Miss Wright and Rev. Kern.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
NORTHERN MINING MAN
 IS LOCAL VISITOR

wm. c. F1eeburn, of Chichagoff, is a local visitor, having arrived on the Jefferson this morning from the south after a trip to the states. Mir. Freehurn Is here on business con, neeted with some mining interests, and he reports that the conditions around Chieagof arc normal, and that the mining situation has a very good future, in fact better than ever be- fore.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
Wood In Flying Machine.

Flying machines are made almost en. tirely of wood. The propellers of the of selected ash. which. in addition to being strong and light. will not split under vibration or shock. Built up lay. CTS of spruce with mahogany centers are also in use Spruce is used in the construction Of the frame because of its markedly straight grain and free dom from hidden Washington Star.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

Comfortable, sunny furnished rooms for rent, fine view. Apply the Miner office. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

]. c. Mcbride, presiednt of the c
 W. Young X O.. of Juneau, is a local visitor registered at the Revilla
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

Job printing at the Miner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
OLD TIMERS GO SOUTH

M. S. Whittier and family of Ju- neau were passengers on the Dolphin this morning. On their way to the Sound. Mir. and Mrs. Whittier were arecent residents of Ketchikan. Mir. Whittier having been in the local customs house.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

The Weekly Miner s5 per year.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12
D. Smith Harris

C. A. R.. Arctic Brotherhood; Sec retary, F. o. E.; c. of R., Red Men ]; A. R., Camp No. 20. A. B.; Custodian Red Mems Hall. Office Hours from 1 to pm. Telephone No. 96.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-08-12

Fence nickets to .r at sully's. ad
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-01

St pa,riets catbone Church.

81 Patfiek's Cathonc Church.
1000 A ~, Low Mass.
600 m chldren's Mass ANA in-
structon
20 LOO o. m Last Mass ana sermon
During the week MASSES are at GOO
ana 90 a. m.
Evening Services
sunday evening at 1850. Rosary. ln
structioo nud boucdicuDu w thc Most
mrssrd Sacrament
Tuesday evening % 7.t5. Inquiry
class ut ihc cathedral This class ls
under enc direction ~ tho nhle Fain,f
Maik g. a.. and is intended Tor aii
who seriously speb information resari.
ng the doctrines ~ the Catholic
church rtcr,hode g. welcome
Thursday evening al .3s: HaN
hour
First FRIDAY ~ thr month az 7.tf
%. mv special services in honor ~ thc
sacred Heart
or3cr ~ Mceiinrs--
Alar Socio1 meets jn the Is. ~ t.
hnli ever, first sunday 10 the mouth
immediately after benclicuon
The Corpus Christi Catholic Climb
meets every first Sunday ~ tho month
in thc school rooma Immediately after
The last uass
The Catholic Cemetery Association
meets every third SUNDAY n the month
Ia the school rooms Immediately after
The last mass
Tho d NJ v Soudity meets IN the
church every third sunday ~ tho
month at 1850 o. M.
The knlghts 10 Columbus meet In
their bail every Second and fourth
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-01
CASWELL AND ASSOCIATES
ASK FOR FRANCHISE

street and Ncntfal Boulevard 40 the
smith boundary uf The city. This I'M
torurbnn line VIII bee extendrd go the
$3.50 country under the plans ~ ihe
promoter
beginning again on Second street at
iia Intersection with Morgan avenue.
thence nn Morgan avenue a. its utter
section With Nlnth street
Herlnnins HRain at ihe intersection
~ Water street ami Mann street
ihence win Mann street te Tiger.
thence over Tiger aud Nofth Broad
way 90 jones street. thence with Iuueg
street a. CnuncHhun street extended
thence with cnfnncnhun street tu An
fciupf thence viii Antelope tu Tom
cnhuh. thence uiih Tnncahua to Mes
tina street. thence WIKI Mcsiina to
i.iHi street
iieeinuinH again nt thr intersection
oi lnm street with Leopard street
theme" with leopard street 90 west
boundary line nf the city
beginning again at some point un
ureWHter street aud ekieudina fu north
boundary Tine 80 the city. nnd along
such nffrets or avenues HH grantee and
council mny batter Hafu" upon.
intersection ~ Water and Peoples
streets. thence un Peoples street fU
: Nutih i.nNsr l.r"ndwng fhenca gn
I Lower Nofh broadway go Nitnn street
Ribs Nno iH % tentative One and Mr
fopr explained iH subject tn rno Wishes
of thn council aa 60 whcthrt u cas uue
shall he bsiit ou l.uwcf Nnrm rfutd
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1915-05-01
UGH! CALOMFL IS HORRIBLE! IT
SHOCKS YOUR LIVER, IF BILIOUS
cALoMsL sicNENsl LOSE 4 DAYS WORK CLEAN YOUR
LIVER AND BOWELS WITH "ooosoNs LIVER TONE"

Ieh CalWprl makes sou uck Igs
hUrrhie Take dose ut tho dangerous
due tuniehf anl tomorrow 5000 ms,
loose % iHt.s Wurh
tH"mr' s mercury ur quicksilver
Wh.th causes necrosis ot abe BONES
talumrl Whom DO comes ntu contact
w'tl snur DIlc cushes ntn it Drcakin.
SO 300 This is WHEN vou feei tnat Hwuf
ntusoA ard crmuing 20 you are slu.-
elsh und "al knnchrd 0ut' Il your
liver Be- torpid aud bowels constlpatcd
oi you have heudnche dizsincss. coated
tongue. % breath Is bad nr stomach
SOUR iusf try % spoonful ~ harmless
nodson's Liver rone tonight
Here's any -unrunioe Go t1 ANS drug
store aud sct "a go cont bottle of pod-
SONS Liver Tone Take spoonful and