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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-07


individual and particular discovery. II
know it's two miles. We can hardly
miss It,"
He ratified on in his empty.brained
way and Grace tried to keep up the
conversation. Half an hour later they
found they had wandered off from the
regular road and came up against q
barbed wire fence, the road having
faded away into mere footpath.
Il declare. | believe we are lost!
remarked Willard.
Grace was getting nervous. She sug-
gested that they retrace their steps.
They regained the road. branched of
into another one and halted again at .
crossroads.
II know that we follow the Hub
bard road" said Willard, but which 10
II? All, there Is o telegraph pole with
q sign on II"
The same was in clear evidence, but,
standing even only ten feet away from
It. neither could make out the letter.
ing on the sign.
Trl have to climb up and see II
can make 1t out at clossr sight," OBJ
climber. Miss Rogers, believe me! At
the field sports last year won in the
creased pole climb. so this fifteen or
twenty-foot stunt IL nothing to me.
Pardon. for q moment"
Slowly the vaunted athlete ascend.
ed the pole. Grace. waiting below.
watched him reach the sign. A certain
growi OF disgust echoed on the still
air. Mr.. willard came sliding back to
terra firma.
1T reads Fresh Paint" he an
nounced. "Ah. you seem amused?"
Grace was. indeed. She leaned
against q convenient tree stump and
laughed. She could not help 1t. Her
merriment rang out In free-rushing
volume. Her escort was q sightl
Gloves. garb. face, he was notified.
daubed. striped and spotted. The black
paint plastered him, stuck to him.
II had better see you safely In
sight Of the scene of the function Of
the evening"" announced Willard. sol.
EMMY, "and find my way back homo
by sequestered paths"
He INDUCED In no further converse.
ton. His dignity was offended at tho
hoydenish merriment" of his compan.
ion. BY accident they reached the
road. They came In sight Of lighted
house. The sound Of running footsteps
sounded behind them.
"You will be safe the rest Of the dis.
tance," spoke Willard. Il do not care
to be observed" and vanished in
among the shrubbery lining the road.
Miss Rogers. Grsce!" spoke .
breathless voice, and It was Paul Les
lie. Ran all the way. Hoped to ovor.
take you. Who was the CHASTITY figure
that just left your"
Grace drew back with hauteur. The
quick-witted Paul noted It.
Angry at me for being later" he
questioned In his jolly off-handed way.
you won't be. You see, I was at the
jewelers.. The question was: Should
have the inscription read p. L. to G
R. or Paul to Grace"
What are you talking about?" ques
toned Grace, but her tones softened
for abe half suspected the issue 81
stake.
Inscription on the engagement
ring" airily explained Paul. WAS 60
ing to lead up to It in our walk Have
to bulk It all in . minute now. MUS
know my fate tonight, now. Resolved
upon It Yes, and You take the ring
No. and I ny abroad-var. battles
grave in the trenches, broken heart"
He held out the tiny circlet II,
was so artless and persuasive! ...
You odd persevering mortal VIII
pered Grace sweetly-eYes!-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-07
ROUND
TRIP

To Brigham City, Peach Day, Septom-
Der IA, from Hyde Park, Logan and
all points to Mendon, inclusive. Free
peaches. Free entertainment. Logan
band will be there. Cars every two
hours. Last car leaves Brigham City
at 1913 ann. for Preston and inter
mediate points via The Electric Way.
ADV. ,r.. ~ me- Ola
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
GREENWOOD'S PROSPERITY TRADE.
WEEK.

Greenwood will give a Great Prosperity
Trade Week, June 18th to 18th inclusive,
and a most interesting program has been
arranged for every day Of this big event in
the history Of our progressive city--as will
be observed by reference to the large an
n0uncement printed on the tenth page of
this issue Of The Commonwealth.
The program consists Of a relay bicycle
race, a public marriage Of white people, a
public marriage Of colored people, a floral
parade Of automobiles, a poetry contest day,
a Kings Daughters day, a slow mule race
and an obstacle race day--cash prizes being
given to the winners Of each contest.
1t is the purpose Of the enterprlSlng
merchants Of Greenwood to give the people
of L.cHore and the large number of other
counties embraced in her trade territory dur
ing this great week the best bargains in all
kinds Of merchandise they have ever had
the opportunity Of buying anywhere at any
time in a lifetime.
The Commonwealth office force are as
busy az bees printing fifteen thousand four
page circulars, l20. 900 Impressions, which
will be- distributed among the people Of
several counties, inviting them to come toI
Greenwood during her Great Prosperity
Trade Week. and share the bargains that
are in store here for them every day during
that intensely interesting event.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
ADOPTED STANDARD GRADES.

Messrs. Taylor and Griffith Of the Department
of Agriculture met with members Of the Greenwood
Cotton Exchange at their special meeting held
May u.
Mr.. Taylor addressed the meeting on Official
Cotton Standards Of the United States. A detailed
statement Of their mission was made by the depart
mental representatives and requested that the
Greenwood Cotton Exchange adopt the government
standard grades. After Mr.. Taylor finished his adj
dress, the members of the Exchange went into ex-
ecutive session and unanimously adopted the gov
ernmeOt standard grade classifications as Standards
for the Greenwood Cotton Exchange.
In preparing standards for grade, The primary
object is to secure comprehensive standards for cot
ton Of American growth which would be adapted tc
the needs Of the trade in the United States and at
the same time might be suitable for adoption as
international or universal standards for American
cotton and used wherever American cotton is bought
and sold.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
THE DELTA.

The Delta OF Mississippi is the richest division OF
the State, where the lands rival in fertility the famed
valley Of the Nile; where wealth and prosperity are
visible on every hand, with the people c~ontented
and happy.
In one respect the citizens OF the Delta country
are ike the Germans. Meet him everywhere you
may and the German will not tell you he believes
Germany the greatest country in the worid-he
knows il. So with the people OF the Delta. They
don't believe theirs is the richest and best section
Of this country-they know It.
And they have a right to the faith that is in
them, for the Delta is a most wonderful country, a
most beautiful, attractive and prosperous section.
In that ProvidenCe-favored land the people live
on the fat of the earth, reyel in the good things OF
life, enjoy the bounteous blessings that generous
nature has so freely bestowed upon them.
They live well, sumptu0usly in fact, for their
soil produces more wealth 10 the acre than any agri-
cultural land, 800 worth Of long staple cotton and a
seed yield Of $40 in addition.
The Delta people make piles of money, and spend
it with a lavish hand, spend it whether crop condi-
tons are good or bad, for they do not know how to
economlze. Belonging to what is known as the
high pressure brigade, they are naturally liberal
s%penders, believing that the best way to make money
is to spend it freely.
They think in big numbers and act on liberal
lines, nothing being too large or stupendous for
them to undertake that appeals to their mature
judgment,
Inc people OF the Delta get the best out OF life.
They are broad-minded, Liberal in views and free in
purse, progressive, genial and courteous, always
making the stranger within their gates feel at home
and charmed with a visit TO their land of plenty,
happiness and prosperity.
The Delta is the pride Of Mississippi, the one
really big thing of the State, not only the land, but
the people as well, both being good to know, for
after visiting the Delta and mingling with its brave,
and splendid people, one is prouder of his
native state than ever before. jackson Clarion
Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIE-
TY APPEALS FOR AID.

The Mississippi Children's Home Society in less
than four and a half years received upward OF SGD
children, SO of whom have been received since the
first Of April, 1916. In addition to this the society
is now being asked by numbers Of communities and
individuals TO receive additional children.
Some OF them are babies left alone; children
whose mothers are gone; girls who need care; boys
who need training; some OF them are strangers to
moral environment and friendly with vice; som OF
them are poorly clothed and so poorly fed until
pelagra has fastened upon them; all, suffering for
want OF somebody to ask for them, feed them, and
love them.
For these children one citizen of Mississippi has
given an adequate Receiving Home and site, easily
worth $4,000; a denomlnational institute has pro-
vided for their hospital care; physicians give the
best Of medical and surgical care; one fraternity or
der has agreed to take any child whose parents were
among their members; one firm regularly takes care
of three OF them each year; many individuals are
giving lesser but just as essential amounts; one girl,
working her way through college is giving SO cents
a year for their relief. What are you doing? What
ought you do?
For everyone of them there are waiting hands
and loving hearts-homes that will be made happier
and more c%Ontented homes where these children
will mean as much as your child means to your home
There is now 1878 in the treasury. These
children need you and you need this society TO help
raise the standard Of citizenship in our state. The
neglected child becomes the riminal. The saved
child makes. the good citizen. We invite you to be-
come a part of this great work.
DR.. r. Y. Powers, President; |. C. Enochs, Vice
President; Thad B. Hampton, Treasurer; H. NJ. Quin,
l.. B. Moseley, r. E. Remington, DR.. H. R. Stands,
H. M. Hartford, |. Lehman, z. D. Davis, w. H. Wat
kins, DR.. Julius Crisler, D. {. Simmons, John Gaddis,
A. j. Lewis, Jr, Paul Ratliff, E. K. Middleton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
BAL PIECE OF ROAD.

The Commonwealth has been frequently re-
quested recently to call the attention of the county
authorities to the almost impossible condition of a
small stretch OF the public road between the village
Of Guide and the Sunflower county line. From the
vigorous manner IN which the kicks are made rela.
tive to this piece Of road it must be in a mighty bad
fx-and We hope that prompt attention will be
given to the matter of putting it in proper shape for
vehicles to get over sam with some degree Of
safety, and obvlate the necessity of having to 90
from 20 to 30 miles out Of their way in order to get
to points west in Sunflower county,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
PLANTER SHOOTS TENANT.

Itta Bena, Miss, June III. L.
Haley shot and seriously wounded jim
Chapel, a tenant IN Mr.. Haley's plan.
tation. The shooting occurred early
this morning at Guide, a small town six
miles west of Itta Bena. Chapel had
been threatening Mr.. Haley for several
days, it is said, and when Mr.. Haley
arrived at his plantation this morning
he had a conversation with Chapel and
insisted that Chapel discontinue bis
threats and work his crop.
Hot words followed and a fight en-.
sued. Mr.. Haley getting the better Of
it, whereupon Chapel agreed to go to
work, but as soon as Mr.. Haley started
to leave the field, Chapel advanced on
him with a hoe and Mr.. Haley fired
three shots at him, Only two shots
took effect, one in the right arm and
n in the abdomen. 1t is not known
whether or not the wounds will be
fatal. Chapell formerly lived at Ma
con, Miss, and has been with Mr.
Haley only a short time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
GOOD WOMEN LABOR IN GOOD CAUSE

GreenviIle is entertaining today those good
women of the state who are working for the interest
of humanity. Their cause is a just one. and has
been given recognition by city, county and state, a
recognition thai is but a small part Of their due,
This band OF noble women, starting on a very
modest scale, have progressed with the times. Their
organization, at first formed for the relief of the
needy, has expanded until today it not only gives
the sustenance to many worthy, but INDECENT per.
sons, but these women have, through their own ef.
forts, founded hospitals, which they maintain through
their own efforts, thus broadening the scope of their
work to meet new conditions and new times.
Their work has been invaluable TO the state. and
while the city, county and state have aided in the
work throughout Mississippi, this aid, in some in.
stances, has been very grudglngly given-which is
not right. Were it not for a generous public, these
good ladies would have been unable to ~ccomplis
one half the good they have. People who once gave
for this work in a perfunctory sort Of way, are now
ardent supporters of the Kings Daughters, because
there is no more deserving charity in existence than
this band of women who have, at times, made per.
sonal sacrifices that the work might 20 forward up-
on lines laid down by them.
Greenville has two Kings Daughters Circles,
and Greenville Is proud OF these women, because
there is so much evidence of the good they have
done; of the good they will do, For this reason
Greenvile extends a cordial welcome to the women
of the state who represent that noble little band Of
workers-the Kings Daughters. -Greenville Daily
Times,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02

Mr.. 0. C. Neill and family were
down from their Whaley plantation
home last Sunday.
Julius Lupkin, an enterprising Min
ter City merchant, was transscting
business here Tuesday.
Capt. B. F. Jameson, one of Schla-
ter's best citizens. vas among his many
Greenwood friends Wednesday.
Buy a Chevrolet Car. 1t will please
you. The Chevrolet car is equipped
with self-starter and electric lights, and
will give you perfect satisfaction.
kimbrough Auto Company.
VIM. A. Guess is welcomed home
from Auburn, Ala, where he has been
attending college the past session.
U. s. Attorney J.. w. George, of
Jackson, was here Tuesday and Wed.
nesday looking after business interests.
Capt. E. l.. Rsgland, a prominent
citizen of Jackson, was a business Wis.,
itor to Greenwood a few days the past
week.
Mr.. John Erskine. of near Schlater,
spent last Sunday at home with his
mother. sisters and daughter at Car
rollton.
N. L. Cockrell returned home last
week from a three weeks visit to Hot
Springs, and is very much improved in
health. 80
Hon. Ben. G. Humphreys. our able
and active congressman, is at home for
a few days with friends. -Greenville
Democrat.
Mr.. H. H. Southworth was up from
Philipston plantation on business yes
terday and made this office q very
pleasant call.
Buy a Chevrolet Car. 1t will please
you. The Chevrolet car Is equipped
with self-starter and electric lights, and
will give you perfect satisfaction.
Kimbrough Auto Company.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
THE CROP CONDITIONS COOL.
Editor Commonwealth:

Editor commonwealth.
Planters as a rule are elated al he
present crop outlook. From obsei "a.
ton along my route of travel they have
abundant reason for this hopeful ell
ing. Since the rains of two weeks go
and the more %seasonable weather Il era
has been great improvement in The
condition; this is especially true of cot.
ton which is growing finely makirg q
vigorous stocky plant and putting on
fruit.
The fields are, as a general thing,
we'll worked and tolerably free from
grass; this however, | regret to add is
not universal, some fields are in bad
plight and now and then | see a cut
that can v be put in shape with.
out destroying the stand. 1t is rather
early to discuss the boil weevil pros
pect, although | am satisfied from re-
ports | get this destructive pest has
appeared in several localities. Corn Is
not, / think, SO promising as cotton.
though it too has improved materially.
Much of it is small and irregular ID
growth, some fine fields though show
vigorous stalks of uniform size and
without disaster promise good yield.
Much of the older crop is being laid by
and sowed in cowpeas-this invaluable
adjunct to a crop being now so cheap
they will be planted freely. The oat
crop which in many sections looked
like a failure has also under same
favorable conditions come out wonder
fully, and while the yield will not be
large is by no means a failure. Fast
as this crop is harvested the fields are
being planted and put in Mexican June
corn and cowpeas.
Gardens fine all over the country,
milk and butter plentiful, yards full OF
young chickens and an abundant crop
of b~lackberries beginning to ripen.
Greenwood, June 2, 1916. S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02

R. H. Wilson is at home from the
State University.
Mr.. V. S. Doyle WAS down from
SchIater the first of the week.
DR.. W. W. burden and Douglas Rob-
lnson were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. J. B. Wilson, prominent planter,
was up from Tchula last sunday.
Judge H. Copeloff was over from
ltta Bena on business Wednesday.
e. B. Clarke made q business visit to
New Orleans the first of the week.
Buy a Chevrolet Car. 1t will please
you. The Chevrolet car is equipped
with self-started and electric lights, and
will give you perfect satisfaction.
Kimbrough Auto Company.
E. T. Morgan was over from Glen
Allen on business n day last week.
Shelby S. Steele made a bushes trip
to Minter City the first Of the week.
Mr., R. S. Wingfield was down from
S~hellmound on business last Saturday.
Hon. Firman Smith visited relatives
and friends in Nashville, Tenn, this
week.
Capt. B. E. Townes and family, of
Glendora, were visitors here last Sat-
urday.
T. B. Cockrell was over from the
Cockrell plantation on business We'd
nesday.
The last chapter of Mary Page at the
Greenwood Theatre on Wednesday of
next week.
Buy a Chevrolet Car. 1t will please
you. The Chevrolet car is equipped
with self-starter and electric lights, and
will give you perfect satisfaction.
Kimbrough Auto Company.
Hon. H. l.. Walton was down from
his Sunny Side plantation on business
last Tuesday.
Prof. VIM. E. B. Keisker has been
been in the city this week in the interest
of his piano firm.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02

John r. Wells, a prominent citizen
and business man, of Greenwood, was
a visitor to the city Monday. Green
vile Democrat.
Mr.. Thomas Lucas and family came
down from their Glen Burr plantation
home and attended church services
here last Sunday.
Mr.. Sam. C. Bull, of Greenwood,
was called here this week by the i'll
ness of Rev. Stevenson Archer
Greenville Democrat.
Hon. Rush Knox, of Houston, a prom
inent candidate for Supreme Court
Judge of the Northern District of this
State. a in the city Wednesday
mingling with the voters. .
R. W. Baird, prominent citizen of the
Delta came over yesterday from Fort
Loring to attend to matters of bust
ness. -Greenville Democrat.
Mae Murray in Sweet Kitty Bellairs.
Paramount Feature in five parts at the
Greenwood Theatre Monday, June 9th.
A Bray cartoon will be added.
Louis Weiner, a former citizen of
Greenwood, but for the past two years
located in Cincinnati, has come back"
and will open business here again.
William Courtenay in Sealed Lips, a
stirring five act drama by Equitable
Motion Pictures Corp. at the Green
wood Theatre Tuesday. June 9th. An
Equitable comedy will besadded.
Master Yelverton Eggleston, of
Greenwood, arrived Saturday night to
be the guest of his aunts, Mrs. Pear
Winter and Miss Maude Bryan, for a
week or SC. -Greenville Times, May %.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02

After trying out commission government, Dem
yer, Colorado, has reverted to the old form. The
change is accompanied by the statement that the
trouble was with the personnel Of the commissioners
and not with the commission method. This is a
truth that will be commonly recognized-that a
commission government in the hands of the wrong
men, of the average Of city politicians, is far more
susceptible OF abuses, waste, and of the power, too,
OF perpetuating itself through ring politics, than the
ward alderman rule. Also, commission government
IS ever SO much easier to be used by public utilities
and special interests pertinently remarks the Vicks.
burg Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
SENATOR WILMINGTON IN DEMAND.

nual address at the commencement exercises OF the
Philadelphia high school last Monday-which was a
masterpiece of interesting instruction and eloquence.
Senator Wilmington is in great demand throughout
the State as the orator Of the day at the different
public events, and the able manner in which he
handles different questions is rapidly bringing this
brilliant young Mississippian to the forefront as one
Of the contenders for Governor at the next State
election. If be decides to make the race, the other
candidates for that exalted position will soon realize
that Senator Wilmington is the man they will have
to beat to win.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-06-02
The recent death Of Rev. Stevenson Archer at

The recent death of Rev. Stevenson Archer at
his home in Greenville is regretted by his legion Of
friends and admirers throughout the Delta and the
entire State. A better or more lovable character
mas never lived in Mississippi, and the State has lost
one OF her most useful and patriotic citizens in his
death The Commonwealth extends sincere con-
oolence to the surviving relatives in their great be-
geayement.