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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Hons. A. F. Gardner and J. l..
Haley are candidates for delegates
TO the Democratic National Con-
vention from this Congressional
District. Both of these distin-
guished gentlemen are represen-
tative citizens, they are well and
favorably known throughout the
district, and have hosts of friends
who will support them in their
aspirations. That both will carry
Leflore county by large MAORI
ties at the primary on the 7th
inst, there is no doubt, Hons.
Oscar G. Johnston, of Clarksdale,
and Walton Shields, of Green
vile, are also candidates for dele
gates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03
EXECUTION SALE.
Geo. w. Wagner,

Geo. W. Wagner,
VS..
Amenda Steele.
Notice is hereby given that by viz.
tue of an execution in the above styled
cause directed to me by j. B. Hum.
phreys, Circuit Clerk, on an enrolled
judgment, said execution bearing
date of April 10th, 1912, have lev
led on the following described lands
in Leflore County, Mississippi, to-wit;
North-ha of Lot 2l3 in Block 20
of the Town of ltta Bena, and Lot 8
in Block One, and Lot IA in Block Two,
in HaIey's West End Addition to said
town of Itta Bena, with all the i'm
provements and appurtenances;
And | will offer same for sale and sell
same to the highest and best bidder, for
chash on Monday the 9Th day of May,
1912, at the Court House door in Green
wood, Mississippi, to satisfy the said
execution.
This April 10, 1912.
W. C. TAYLOR, Sheriff.
By B. P. CHATHAM, D, S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Jesse Haley, of Itta Bena, one
of the best known and most pro-
"gressive citizens Of the Delta, de-
sires to become a delegate from
this congressional district to the
Baltimore Democratic convention,
Mr.. Haley is well worthy Of the
districts support and we hope he
will land position. He is our home
man and we will support him.
Sunflower Tocsin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

We were mistaken last week in
stating that the name of Senator
Percy would be on the ticket as a
candidate for delegate from this
District to the National Demo
cratic Convention. Senator Per
cy's friends urged him to allow
the use of his name for delegate,
but he refused to do s%o-preferr-
ing that some friend be named
for the position in his stead.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03
PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY

Don't forget that the State
primary election for delegates to
the National Democratic Conven-
ton, and the precinct meetings to
select delegates to the county con-
vention, will be held next Tues
day, the 7th inst. The county
convention will held on Wednes-
day, the 9Th inst, to select dele
gates to the stare convention and
to elect a new county executive
committee. All Interested should
go to the polls and Vote and at
tend the precinct meeitingI at 10
Am. on Tuesday the 7th,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03
A CREDITABLE SHOWING,

The comparative statement of
the Bank Of Commerce, showing
the condition of that staunch
financial institution on April IS,
1911, and on April IS, 1912, pub
lished in this issue Of The Com
monwealth, is not only a credit to
the officers Of the bank but re-
fleets the prosperity Of its patrons
as well. It will be observed that
this bank had cash on hand and
due from banks $270,969.68 April
Is, 1912, as against $2O5, 1921 on
April IS, 1911. Its deposits subject
to check were $4O5, 29l. 7Oon April
IS, 1912, as against $4O6, %
one year ago. This comparative
statement throughout evidences
the fact that this immediate sec
ton lacks a great deal Of being
in a bad condition, but shows con
cIusiyely that our people are in as
good shape financially as they
were twelve months ago. II is
with a degree Of qualification that
The Commonwealth presentsthese
comparative figures, They speak
eIoquentIy as to conditions pre-.
vaiIing in Greenwood and LefIore
county, and we congratulate the
Bank of Commerce and its Gus
toners upon their prosperity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03
Residence For Sale.

My two story residence in Congress
Heights is for sale. Very little cash
needed from right party to make pur.
chase. Lot, 100 K 1871. House built
1910, has all modern conveniences, nice
ly finished inside, closets in each bed
room. Bath room conveniently located.
Large, comfortable bedrooms, dining
room and library. Anyone wishing to
inspect this property with view Of buy
ing, will notify me at Lelore Gro. Co,
Will be glad to show them.
r. H. DENNIS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

The prince of Pilsen" was pre-
scented to a delighted audience at
the Gem last Monday evening by
the Matinee Musicale and other
local talent. 1t was one of the
most enjoyable entertainments of
the season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Underwood and Wilson are the
only names on the ticket to be
voted for as candidates for the
Presidential nomination in this
State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Roosevelt and Taft are making
it red-hot for each other. They
are not mincing words in condem-
nInp.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Taft and Roosevelt broke even
in Massachusetts,. Clark won the
Democratic delegation by two to
one in the primary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Underwood has carried Florida
and Georgia, and Mississippi will
very likely go for him Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

The planters and farmers in this
county have finished planting cot
ton, except in a few low places.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Champ Clark is leading the race
for the Democratic nomination for
President.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Presidential State primary will
be held next Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

FOR SALE-Good Piano, made by the
Baldwin Co., used less than 6 months,
A bargain, apply at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

FOR RENT-Two office rooms in the
Weller building. Apply to DR.. W. T.
Johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

STORE HOUSE FOR RENT.
The big storehouse formerly oc-
cupied by 7. j. Phillips plumbing
establishment on Main street next
door to Hyman-Lewis Co., is for
rent. Apply to j. D. Attlesey, No,
1923 Main street, City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

FOR RENT-New ive-room cottage in
Congress Heights. Apply to DR.. W. 7.
johnson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

FOR SALE. Stylish driving and sad.
die mare, a years old; buggy and har,
ness; price reasonable. Apply to Arthur
Scates, at The Handy Kitchen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03
CLASSIFIED COLUMN.

FOR RENT-One 5-room bungalow,
Congress Heights; also one two-story
10-room residence on Williamson street,
with hot and cold water, bathroom
fitted up. Apply to Delta Lumber Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03


TT n
Ut UUuIlIUllWUQlul.
cu,peprr r,,r,p
SUBSCRIPTION $3.50 PER YEAR.
Entered at the Greenwood, MISS, post
ONCE as secohu-c'aSS "a'''''
car, CT, a,d ci,,,
Long Distance Cumb. Phone No. 30.
GREENWOOD, MISS" a o. l'l|'
"
For Mayor.
G. L. RAY
For Marshal,
I. MILLER
For CITY Clerk.
r. II, HICKS
For Street Commissioner,
M. /. STODDARD
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Z. f, Carpenter, of Memphis, is
the new manager of the Cumber-
land Telephone Co. in this city,
succeeding l.. A. French, who will
make Winona his headquarters as
district manager for the company.
We welcome Mr.. Carpenter to
our city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

The Commonwealth appreciates
the splendid advertising patron
age it is receiving from the bust
ness men of Greenwood and from
all sections of the country. We
will always give the best service
possible.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

President B. H, Cooper, of the
Interstate Fire Insurance Co.,
Birmingham, Ala, was in the city
on business this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

W. T. Shirley, formerly of this
city, but now with VIM. r. Moore
Dry Goods Co., and residing in
Memphis, was a visitor here Tues
day and Wednesday, and his many
friends were delighted to see him.
Several legal advertisements
were brought in late and delayed
us a few hours this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Long Distance Cumb, Phone No. 33.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03
TiiE NOMINEES.

GREENWOOD, MISS, MAY 3, 1912.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

CARD OF THANKS
| wish to return thanks for the
kindness shown me in my recent
bereavement by the good people
of Greenwood.
S. Z. OSBORNE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-05-03

Official Paper Of County and City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Roosevelt's Fantastic Scheme.
From the Springfield Republican.


The popular recall Of court decisions
is, of course, a worthless thing to the
people unless the popular will Is to be
unhampered by some higher judicial
tribunal. The original idea in the back
of Mr.. Roosevelt's mind was undoubt-
eddy recall subject to no review what
ever by the judicial power Of the na>
ton, and even with the Limitation he
has SO curiously set up, there may be
field exclusively the states own, in
which the popular recall Of court de-
cisions could not be reviewed by the
federal tribunal Assuming that he
desires the real thing and that his in
fuence in the long run would be cast
in favor of 1T, what does his proposal
primarily signify? Remembering that
he is against amendments to the con-
stitution Of the state because the
judges could then construe the amend
ments, 1t is clear that under the judicial
system he would establish, we should
enter upon a process by which a nom
descript unwritten constitution, con-
sisting> of scattering referendum YER
diets registered by majority Of the
votes cast, would be gradually sub
stituted for a written constitution.
England has no written constitution.
and acts Of parliament override all
constitutional decision by the kings
courts. We might as well adopt the
English system as to adopt Mr.. Roose-
velts ideas. inasmuch as what he
proposes would result In muddle of
the written and the unwritten con-
situations in our forty-eight states,
with the federal Constitution sure to
be vitality affected very soon by the
prevalence among the people Of these
ideas concerning the popular recall of
court decisions. From any point Of
view, Mr.. Roosevelt's scheme seems
fantastic and unavoidable, not to say
revolutionary in the extreme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
The Municipal Pension Fund.

Senator Martins bill to prevent def
ciencies III the police and firemen's PEN
sion fund unquestioaiably has the merit
OF simplicity, but 1t does not thereby
meet the requirements of the situation.
He proposes to authorize the Commits
sioners to make good any deficiencies that
may occur in the pension fund by draw
ing upon the receipts from licenses other
than those for the sale of liquor to
enable them to make payments in full.
In other words, Under this plan the whole
cost of maintaining the pension fund
would continue to be borne exclusively
by District revenues. There are two
propositions to be met in any equitable
adjustment of the pension question; first,
a fund should be provided unfailingly
SUFFICIENT to discharge all the obligations
OF the municipality to retired policemen
and f1remen and the families Of deceased
members of these forces; second, the
fund should be financed as a definite part
of the cost of maintaining the District
government, not as a charity conducted
by the people of Washington themselves,
but as a formal, regular obligation to
those who are selected for the public
protection and placed in discharge of
dangerous duties. No pension fund sup
piled from special sources, drawn ex-
clusively from District revenues that
should in equity be met dollar for dollar
by federal money, is a real municipal
provision for this purpose. The citizens
Of Washington would better contribute
by public subscription to the maintenance
Of the police and firemen's pensions than
to have particular sources of local reve-
nue. drawn upon for the MONTH; pay
ments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Wholesale Poisoning Of Infants.

A crime of such atrocity that it has
been attributed to a person of unsound
mind has been committed in a Brook
lyn hospital for infants. where eight
babies have died within q short time,
undoubtedly from poison administered
in their milk. An investigation is
under way, on the theory that a
woman attendant at the hospital has
lost her mind and that her insanity has
taken this peculiarly horrible form.
There is no possible safeguarding
against such cases. The homicidal
mania unquestionably develops in many
minds, but it may be doubted whether
insanity Is accountable for as many
killings as are accredited to it in
formal defenses. The plea of an I'M
balanced mind is the last resort of
person accused of crime when there Is
no other possible defense. tits at the
same time the theory of the police in
seeking for the perpetrator Of deeds of
violence for which there is no apparent
motive, especially when accompanied
by needless cruelty and wanton de-
structiveness. In cases Of this sort the
search for the criminal is often very
difficult, Tor the insane person Is usu-
ally crafty. and succeeds in concealing
traces more effectively than the sane
yet eventually these mysteries are
solved, for the unbalanced mind almost
invariably fails at critical point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Ex-Convicts as New York Chauffeurs

Following up the recent robberies that
have been committed In the streets with
the aid of motor cars, the New York po-
lice have been making some interesting
discoveries regarding the character of
the men who are operating the taxicabs
In that city. The unpleasant discovery
has been made that a large number of
the public chauffeurs have criminal rec
ords, and a conservative estimate places
the number Of ex-convicts who are work.
Ing these machines at 100 After one of
the taxi UNDERGRADUATES 1t was found
that twenty Of the licensed chauffeurs
had served In the state prisons, and sub
sequent disclosures have Increased the
number. Some OF these men have very
bad records indeed, and there Is no reason
to doubt the theory that some Of the
crimes that have startled New York of
late In which motors have figured were
the work Of these people The licensing
authorities are not to blame for giving
permits to men to run motor cars, for
private or public service, who have been
In prison. The licensing board is not
charged with the duty Of supervising
public morals, but must be sure that the
men who are authorized to operate auto
mobiles are capable Of handling them
properly. At the same time II Is always
to be remembered that the present policy
Of most communities is to give former
prisoners q sod chance to re-establish
themselves, and II Will be extremely hard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23

Bryan, and not Woodrow Wilson or any
other man, should be the Balt;sSere
nominee.
OF course Mr.. Watterson does not want
Organism to be the issue. He rejected
1t In 1896. but under protest accepted 1t
In 1900 and 1905 He would accept 1t
again at the party's command. But he
prefers something else-nearly anything
else-and. free Of his delusion about
Woodrow Wilson, is now battling for 1t.
What Mr.. Watterson says is strictly
true. If the democracy is welded to
Organism it should not balk at the man
himself. On personal grounds he has
many attractions-courage, eloquence,
staying qualities, and good nature. He
Is the best loser who has ever appeared
in our politics, and has had his spirit
tried more severely than any other man
who has aspired so high and hoped so
ardently. Three times, after campaign
Of extraordinary excitement and public
receptions of warmest enthusiasm, he has
seen the greatest American prize go to
his opponent.
And yet he has never despaired as to
the things Of his creation and favor. AS
The Star stated only a few months ago,
he has talked more and retracted less
than any man of his generation. The
people hear him gladly, and keep him
talking all the time. He shifts from
politics to sociology, from sociology to
education, from education to religion with
ease and relish. A community has but
to nominate its topic, and Mr.. Bryan is
its honey boy. There is not state In
which he has not spoken on some sub
ject, and to some he has been a frequent
visitor for sixteen years.
Mr. Bryan on u fourth attempt might
not win, but he would be roorback- proof.
Partisan invention might train its heavi-
est artillery on him. but would lombard
him in vain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Memorial to Whittier.
,eX York Evening Post.


The movement to erect a memorial to
Whittier In the National Capital calls at
tention to an odd diversity between our
professions and practice. At bottom. we
are peaceable people, with jealous
preference for the supremacy of the civil
power over all matters of the army and
navy. But when we look around for
distinguished citizens to whom monu-
ments may appropriately be erected we
are strangely beset by the notion that
such persons must belong to one of two
classes. They must be either dead poll
ticians, and therefore presumably states
men, or heroes of battle. The exceptions
are just numerous enough to emphasize
the rule. Longfellow now breaks the
monotony Of the long series of statues
to public men in Washington, but there
is no reason why his memorial should not
be supplemented by those of several
other men and women who have raised
our national reputation by what they
have written rather than by what they
have done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Watterson and Bryan.

The Minneapolis Journal seems to think
MAT in repudiating Woodrow Wilson Mr..
Natterson left himself without candi-
date for President. No, he simply started
his Interrogation factory to work. If his
party will answer his questions he will
know what to do. Does the democracy
want a campaign on the tariff, or OH
what he calls visionary politics.? BY
the latter term Mr. WattersOn has espe-
cially in view the initiative, referendum
and recall.
IL visionary politics" is to be the play;
if the party is again to experiment with
public sentiment for the purpose OF get
ting office. then Mr. Watterson is for MIR.
Bryan, and says so in his newspaper
He makes that choice upon these
grounds: ID Mr.. Bryan best represents
the things for which he, Bryan, conspic-
uously stands; t2) his record is well un-
derstood by the country; CD he would
not have to face charges of Changing
the opinions of lifetime to meet a
selfish exigency,' nor those of ''ingrati-
tude or disioyalty." In other words. II
Organism Is TO be the issue then Mr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
Ospina's Recall,

Gen. Ospina's recall By the Colombian
government from hisx at Washington
sets the case betwei two countries
on a much higher Pr than the min
;ster had sought to pitch it by his indis-
Greet and unwarranted letter to the State
Department. 1t is now made plain to
the United States that Colombia has no
disposition to appeal the Panama claim
10 the court of public opinion in this
country or to arouse resentment against
the American administration at home
or course, there must be confidence in
the good faith of Colombia in this latest
move. There is no reason to doubt the
sincerity of the statement by the govern
inent at Bogota that it repudiates the
minister's action. There will be no sense
whatever in the commission of this
hreach of diplomatic etiquette. with the
secret knowledge and approval Of
Colombia, for the purpose of arousing
american feeling ON the subject. If
colombia had desired to precipitate an
issue between itself and tho United
states on this score it had only to in
struct it's minister to present a demand
formal terms with the alternative of
definite withdrawal and a severance
at relations. The more the case is con-
sidered the more clearly ir appears to
he singular instance of excessive zeal,
With total misconception of diplomatic
proprieties, and the failure to gauge
american sentiment. Even If Gen
pspind represented a just cause, which
he did not, he would have served 1t
badly by thus affronting the government
to which he was accredited and adding
further difficulties i'll the way of a salts
factory settlement. His recall should
lead TO a happier state Of things affecting
colombia and the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-23
The NavY's Needs.

Nj friends of tho navy should exert
themselves in behalf of two new battle
hips i'm the provisions for the coming
fiscal year The action of the democratic
House caucus was not final. 1t was not
even unanimous. There are many demo-
Gratis in favor of liberal support OF
the navy, and who consider the question
upon the broadcast lines. A strong pull,
and pull all together, should secure the
appropriation desired.
We cannot afford to shut our eyes to
the plain necessities of the case, nor
close our ears to the recommendations OF
men trained in sea service and whose
business it is to keep advised of all de-
velopments of sea power. Every land
iubber of note knows the extent Of our
coast line, continental and elsewhere,
and every sailor of note points out the
only way by which it may be properly
protected Our duty appears in a white
light, and it would be worse than
crime TO neglect it.
The denial of the ships stands upon
false basis. Pressing sea needs are made
10 bear in part the burden of a political
cry. Economy is urged a means OF
obtaining full control of the government,
anu III tHc VI thO ~ enA"o
knife the navy is marked for contribu-
ton. Two ships are to be shipped, and
twenty million dollars saved.
But would the money be saved? Would
that be economy Might not those two
ships in a pinch be worth billion to
us. not to mention the loss of life? If
war came between this country and an
other powerful OH the water every fight
ing ship well handled would be inval-
liable. Dollars and cents would not
measure its importance to US as a nation.
y ship in time saves nine.
When the tariff, the trusts, tho cur
rency and conservation are mentioned the
suggestion often follows that they should
he taken out of politics. What, 1t is
asked, have they to do with politics?
The answer Is that politics. somehow,
enters into them, and cannot be taken
out of them. "A condition, not a theory"
confronts us. Parties have always fought
over the tariff, and often have fought
over the money question. Politics we
nave always with US.
But if We have a problem into which
politics should not enter it is that OF the
rational defense. Surely democrats and
repuhlicans alike should, instead of op-
posing each other, vie with each other
IN the matter of the common welfare
considered In the light Of International
relations and obligations. Politics should
stop at the waters edge. That is an old
aoJuration, but never SO impressive as
now, when our Importance as a people
exceeds all previous records, and all our
rivals in world afrairs are alert as never
before