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WAR NEWS IN BRIEF

report !s 10 the effect that the mill
clently supplied that a third levy ot
reserves Is going to the front In
civilian dress. The news of tho cap
turo of Semlin ny Servia has thrown
Vienna into panic and the terror has
been increased by the reported ad-
vance Of the Russian forces.
GERMANY. announces that the
Crown Princes army Il attacking
Ncrdun and has succeeded in cap
turing some of the forts near there,
II Is denied that tie Germans have
been defeated. and II is claimed that
they have merely retired in the face
of overwhelming numbers. The army
is to bc reformed on a line of Nerdun-
Nancy and lower Lorraine and 10
make stand against the allied forces.
BELGIU M.--Londop and Paris both
report that Gen. Won der Golt2 went %
Antwerp and offe. ed peace 10 the
Relgians. saying that they would be
protected and their losses guaranteed.
The offer was rejected.
ITALY.--In d demonstration IN Rome
yesterday a forco Of police was called
out IN protect tho Austrian Embassy
against a mob of several thousands,
mostly students and workmen, who
had assembled near tho palace ahout-
ing Down with Austria" The police
made many arrests. among tho pris-
oners being an officer in the artillery.
The Rome correspondent of the Cor
ifCrG della ScrG says the demonstra
tion indicates tho real feeling Of the
country,
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GER IMAM ARMY
REFORMING TO
RENEW ATTACK
Verdun. Nancy. Lorraine.
Paris Is New Line, Ber-
lin Reports.
ARMY REITERATED ONLY
WHEN OUTNTMBFRED
n, q. r. STEWARD,

,re' a! correspondent Of Tuu srs and tAs
london "DoDs Sers"
special Coble Despd,oh 20 THr srs.
ROTTERDAM. Sept. i4.--Only yesterday
the anxious residents OF Berlin received
official details OF the fighting from
september until September ..
The statement declared that move
ments had taken place leading to a new
battle. which would surely be favorable
to the Germans. The statement adds
that all nowS published by the enemy
to the contrary is untrue. I; continues
to state that since September 9 a new
battle front has been formed between
Paris. Nerdun, Nancy and French Lor-
rairc.
The German army has kept It's posi-
ton, the statement continues. and Gen.
Won Hecringen has cleared the enemy
out of upper Alsace
The General StafT claims that on Sep
t"mber . aIS,s Gen. Won Kluck repused
a sortic OF the enemy from Paris n
the direction of Crepy. The statemen,
continues:
The field army attacked simultane-
ously all along the line from Meaux
to Nontmirail. The weak parts or the
German right wing were withdraw
owing to the Overwhelming numbers
OF the enemy; nevertheless the French
attack was broken up. The wing which
was withdrawn captured nifty guns
1000 prisoners. The French did not
succeed in breaking the German centre,
but on the other hand have been forced
back on Nerdun. Of which the outer
defcnces have already been taken.
The attack on the line from Nerdun
to Toul began simultaneously from the
east and west sides"
learn tina: men at the front are
rebukirg the residents OF Berlin for
tho constant display of flags as no big
victory has yet been won.
\ circular that has been issued by the
German Minister of Agriculture admit
ting that the cereal harvest will not be
as big as was expected.
The Minister orders that the manu-
tacturc Of alcoholic drinks be reduced
10 per cent. lie recomme nds drying
potatoes on a large scale. and announces
that the Prussian State Bank Is prepared
to advance capital therefor, on the
condition that this he started imme-
diately with this years crop.
The population In being instructed to
make bread Of potato meal.
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CANTACUzENE BADLY WOUNDED.
Prince Who Married Miss JUL"
Grant Is In Critical Condition.

Sr PErERsBURG. Sept. 14.--Prince
Michael Cantacuzenc. whose wife was
Miss Julia Grant. daughter of the late
Gen. Frederick u. Grant was wounded
at the battle Of Gumbinnon and is now
in "a critical condition. He was a
Colonel Of cavalry and one of the prln-
cpal aides de camp Of Grand Duke
Nirhoias.
Among the victims OF the Gumblnncn
fighting were two grandsons of katkofi,
the famous Russian journalist, Two Of
the crack Guards regiments were al
most aandh!lated in the engagement.
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the left wing the French
have occupied ;ho dcfences which the
Germans had constructed between
ConpleEne and Soissons and around
Reims, and have driven the Germans
further north. The army of the Crown
Prince also has been forced northward
as result ot tho French assault upon
his line TO the west Of Nerdun. Gen.
Joffre. In detailing the conditions al
the front. has led the Minister of War
20 declare that lie did not believe the
Germans would be able IN establish
real line OF resistance in France. II
Is though, in some quarters that the
revcrses OF tho Germans Indicate
hasty retreat into Luxembourg by
way Of Stcnay. through which tho
Crown Princes army entered France.
telegram from st. Peters
burg reltcratcs the persistent rumors
that the greater part Of the Austrian
army is about 10 surrender. Tho re-
port says that the Austrian opposition
In Galicia has received death blow.
St. Petersburg announces that 2SO,0O0
Austrians were taken prisoners in
seventeen days OF lighting. a signih-
cant bit OF news from Berlin is to the
cffec, that the Austrian dofcnces have
been abandoned and that many Aus
trian regiments have lost all of their
officers.
AUSTRIA dispatches from
Vienna say that there are more than
100000 unemployed in Vienna and
that they arc constantly parading the
streets shouting for peace. Another
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ADVANCE UNCHECKED.
French War once says Germans
Abandoned Defensive Positions.
specio, Cable Despatch 20 Tn srx-

Sp6of07 tGbIc Desp1fch % 1HI SUI
PARIS. September IA.
The official communique issued a,
$40 O'Clock this afternoon is az iol-
lows:
Frst--On our left wing tho enemy
had prepared to the north OF the
Aisne between CompicGne and
Soissons a line OF defence which ha
was forced TO abandon. Some de-
tachmcnts which he had at Amiens
have now retired upon Peronne
and 81. Quentin.
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GERMANS DENY RETREAT.
OMciaI Report Says Crown Prince IL
Attacking y~rdun,
By WDe'ess 10 THr Sun, ria Sovrui. I. J.
BERLIN. September "a.

BERLIN. September ~
The following official report was
given out to-day by the headquarters
Of the German army In Berlin:
THE German Crown Prince has cap
tured the enemy's fortified position
southwest of Nerdun and Is now bom-
harding with heavy artillery tho outer
forts lying to the south.
"a battle Is in progress between Paris
and the River Marnc over a front Of f25
kilometers, stretching from Nanteull. In
the west, where the English forces are,
To Vitry The Crown Princes army H.
separated from the main battle by the
forest of Argonnc.
The armies of the Crown Prince Of
Bavaria and Gen. won IIcerlngen are IN
formal battle near tho upper Moselle.
James w. Gerard, the American AM
bassador to Germany. has given out an
interview to the press denying persis-
tent reports that the United States was
preparing to Join the allies that Mr..
Whltlock, the American Minister at
BRUSSELS. had attached thu Mayor of
Brussels to his staff; that the American
flag had been raised AT Ghcnt; that the
Tuckerton incident was unfriendly dis
elimination against Germany, and that
he Is advising Americans to hurry away
because tho United states was going to
war.
"Gcn. Won HlndcnhurE has defeated
the Russians has crossed tho Russian
frontier and up to rhc present time
has taken 10000 prisoners and captured
so guns and many machine guns and
aeroplanos.
The garrison at Antwerp has been
rcpulsod,
| "The Crown Princes army Is now at
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In Centre German Retreat Is Slowing
Up and Resistance Is Becoming
Stiffer--French Troops Now
in Amiens.
KAISER'S TROOPS CONTINUE TO
FALL BACK TO NORTH OF REIMS

PARIS, September ID
The official communique issued at II P NJ. is follows
First-On left wing have overtaken the
guard and the main army of the enemy. Our
troops have reoccupied Amiens which has been aban-
doned by the German forces. The enemy appears to
be offering resistance the line of the River Aisne
Two-n the centre the enemy appears also to be
preparing to resist forces. On the hills northwest
and north Of Rems, between the Argonne and the
Meuse, the enemy continues to fall back
Three-Our right wing in the Woevre district
has succeeded in relieving the fort of Troyon which
had been violently attacked several occasions dur
ing the last few days
trroyon mile east Of verdun IN IN. ...
uher the has beenop opea,nrl
In Lorraine our pursuing forces are holding their
own against the Germans The moral and sanitary
condition of our army continues to be excellent
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CROWN PRINCES ARMY NEAR
DISASTER BORDEAUX HEARS

with the hope Of Joining tho other Ger.
man forces along the line of ATezleres
81, Quentin and Peronne. But tho
French are already pursuing the Cor
mans north of Rclms.. Therefore II
seems that there. l. a fair chance that
the Grown Princes army will he cut
on before the connection IL made.
The Grown Princes troops and the
French army are both stra,ning every
s!new, They realize fully how much
depends on the result
There is little doubt that the Ger.
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RoME. September -.

An official report from Berlin states
that British submarine yesterday
sank the German cruiser Hela. \ ma.
tority of the crew was rescued. accord
ing to the Berlin report.
II Is not announced where the vessel
was sunk. but n may he confirmation
of the report of last week that Brit
ish submarine ran into rhc harbor at
Wilhenshavcn. fired two torpcdoes
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SERIES or MASSACjES
Msny austrian Regiments Lose All
OW~rrs, Is Report
\ Z, srdf"t 10 Tar sr>


LoNroN. September ~.
A. reports from the eastern theatre
Of vtr demonstrate that Russia, having
overwhelmed Austrla's military power
n G3l'rls and outmanpuvrrd the Ger
man armies In East Prussia. is already
developing her main campaign against
Berlin tho advance Of 100000 troops
through Siesia.
WILL, Gen. Rcnnenkampf, command
ng the Russian armies along the Baltic,
= drawing the German forces in East
Prussia away from possible REINFORCE
men, of the crushed Austrlans and
de,erriur thom from opposing the adj
vance against Breslau. Gen. Ruzslty IN
Gslicla is breaking up and capturing
the fleeing armies Of the Austrian Con
erals Vou AuGcnberg and Dankl.
The Grand Duke Nicholas. the Rus
sian commander IN chief, ls beginning
N. grand advance upon Berlin. To-
isy there were Russian cavalry screens
operating near Brcslnu. within 100 miles
of Bcrl'u. and near poscn. within Loo
n'cs from the German capital.
Summing up the reports concerning
the operations IN East Prussia, reports
received from 81. Petersburg, Berlin,
Rono and Parts, it appears that Russia
hsu played IN the field Of eastern Prus-
"a the same tactical game followed Ivy
the allies In France. gradual WITH
draua.. designed to divert powerful
German forces from aiding Austria.
There II even news of q great Rus
stan victory over the Germans 10 East
Prussia. the Russian Embassy In Rome
having boon Informed that Gen. Rem
mnklmpts army defeated Gen. Won
Hndenberg's II near Mlawa and that the
German losses are estims ted at $4,000
men. Il Is positively stated :hat the
Russ.sus arc resuminE the offensive tn
East Prussia. The siege of Koenigs-
berg has been resumed.
II j. officially announced IN Berlin
however. hat the Russians have been
drive. out of East Prussia and that
Geg. Won IHndcnbcrg has crossed the
Russian frontier after notable victories
IN which 10000 Russian prisoners and
100 guys were taken.
Countcractug this view Is the state
mont gwen out al 1t, Petersburg to-
de; hs IN Minister Of War, NJ. Sukhom-
lno0
"Hy Tho retirement of the Russian
uoop- n southeast Prussia We have
drawn a large German army into posi-
iou whore it viii hc unable to reader
help 10 Hreslau or Poscn, It is possible
tuat after ar investment Of Cracow
Cen Braussillof viii bc despatched with
arsc army against Vienna"
The following official communication
". mod to-uirht:
'Or The Austrian front the Russian
troop trc crossing the San River. ON
'aNus position near RaVarusska the
Hus.lu troops captured thirty cannon
'nu opo prisoners and also enormous
.'pr,s of war material and provisions
.H. results of hr pursuit Of the enemy
.a 'ha' territory are stlll unknown.
IN Tie marshoa Of Eelgoraion the
PnS''ana found some moro Austrian
.a'toric- sunk in tho mud, abandoned
'F.r- retreat,
Tic general army. while rePusjnp
'e Ids. desperate Austrian attack, cap
inr.I .ho moment our troops took the
.HeH'.ve, Il great number OF prisoners
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ny HAMILTON FYFE.

spec;gl correspondent OF TIVE Svs drd no
London "D0Ip HaG"
Special CaJie Despatch 10 THE sC".
BoRpEAUx, September IL.
The position Of the army of the Ger
man Crown Prince. which has been the
pivot of the change OF front OF the
enemy. has been made even more pre-
carious by the success OF the allies.
The French forts east Of the ArSonne
district made retreat in that direction
impossible, therefore this army Is
moving slowly northwsrd. apparently
The sun., 1914-09-15
British Submarine Sinks
German Cruiser Hela
Majority OF Crew saved Says Official Report From Berlin
Place of Attack Is Not Givcn-Britsh Submarine En-
tered HarbOr of Wilhelmshayen Last Week.

toward the vessels in the harbor and
then plunged underneath the surface.
10 remain there in hiding for several
hours while the German warshlps
searched for her. She later made her
escape.
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The Hela ranked as mall pro-
,ected cruiser. and had displacement
of 2,040 tons and II complement Of l7S.
She was 32S feet long, with beam of 80
feet. She was built by Wcser of Ber-
lin. and was laid down in 1898 and
finished in 1896. In 1910 the Hela was
refitted.
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Cosltipped On Third Paoe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
SUBSCRIPTION, $3.50 PER YEAR.
RATES WILL BE INCREASED,

1t will aforementioned that when
rs per cent. of the subscribers of
Cumberland Telephone Co. about
twelve months ago petltloned the
Company to change its system
from the magnetic to the common
battery FOR flash light systeml it
was understood that the rates for
service would be increased IS per
cent. The increase in rates has
not been made, but will be within
the next 80 days-as soon as the
service is gotten fully up to the
standard promised. Manager +.
E. Carpenter informs The Com
monweaIth that the rates will be
$500 per month for residences
and $3.50 per month for business
houses and offices, which is the
same as charged in all other towns
receiving common battery service.
Thousands Of dollars were spent
in making the change of service
in this city, and Manager Carpen-
ter says the service will be kept
up to the highest standard posi-
Bile.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
MESSRS. HENDERSON, WRIGHT
AND MOuNGER DECLINE.

Greenwood, Miss, April %, 1914.
Mcssrs. 7, Ii. Baird, r. c, King, J. 7.
Dean and j. /. Gillespie. Commit
tee of the Good Government Lea
que, Greenwood, Miss:
Dear Sirs:
Replying to your favor of the Goth
instant notifying US of our selection by
said League as candidates for the posi-
ton Of Commissioners Of the City Of
Greenwood. we beg to say that We
most highly appreciate the honor con-
ferred upon US and the confidence re-
posed in US by said selection. Yet, af-
ter careful and mature consideration Of
the matter and with very great reluct-
ancc We find that we will be unable to
give the time and attention that will
be- necessary to properly discharge the
manifold duties of these positions; and
VIZ are, therefore. compelled to re-
spectiulIy and regretfully decline to
accept ttlt Mountainous ~ Hiauc'
We regret to say that we have not
hastily arrived at this conclusion, but
have considered and investigated the
matter with very great care and with
the full determination to accept these
nominations il we could find 1t possible
to do so, but We find that we cannot.
We trust that 1t Is not improper for
us to add that, in our opinion, 1t 10 not
to the best interests of the City that
the details of the management Of the
Water and Light and Sewerage Plants
of the City be placed entirely In the
control Of the same Commission that
has control of the remainder Of the
City's BUSINESS, but that the two should
be kept separate, and the funds derived
from the Water and Light plants should
not be commingled with the funds de-
rived from other sources; and that, II
it is 50 desired by the Commissioners
of the City to be elected, we are will
ing to continue to serve as water ana
Light Commissioners rs heretofore,
subject to the control of the City Com
mlssioners.
Regretting our inability to accept the
honor conferred upon US, and assuring
you Of our heartfelt appreciation there
Of wa are
Very truly yours,
T. K. HENDERSON,
C. L. WRIGHT,
Il. L. M0UNGER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
BAlRD--HUMPliREY.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Mclemore
announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their
niece, Susie McLemore Baird, to
William X. Humphrey, Of Green
wood, Miss.
This announcement is of import
ant social interest owing to the
popularity of this couple. Miss
Baird is one Of the most attractive
young ladies in this section, and
comes from one of the most aris-
tocratic families of the state. Miss
Baird spent several years at Jack
son, Tenn, but the past few
months has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. McLemore of this
city. Mr.. Humphrey is well
known TO all the cotton interests
in the south and east, being the
owner of Humphrey & Co., which
is the largest cotton firm in this
state, having branch offices in all
leading towns Of the delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
FOR SALE.

Use Reach-the-Spot Liniment
for bruises, sprains, enlarged
joints, pain in back or side. Ab-
solutely guaranteed to do the e
work, Csc. AT Wilkinson's and
Quinn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
NEW POSTMASTER ASSUMES
CHARGE OF OFFICE.

Mrs. d. S. Humphreys, Green
woods new postmaster, assumed
charge OF the duties of the office
last Saturday, and is now busily
engaged learning the details of
conducting the affairs Of the office
to which she was recently ap-
pointed by President Wilson.
Mrs. Humphreys has appointed
ex-Postmaster VIM. c. Peel as
Deputy, and his many friends are
gratified to know that he will re-
main in the office. The other as
sistants in the office will be an
nounced within the next week.
The office will be moved into the
new Federal building on Howard
street on or before May lSt, we
are informed, where the business
can be handled more satisfactorily
than before.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
ELECTED MAY QUEEN.

Miss Bonner Duggan received
8625 votes in the contest for May
Queen, winning the honor over
several fair contestants. This
voting contest was inaugurated
by the j. z. George Chapter and
the Woman's Club, and was held
at Scates store. Miss Duggan will
be crowned May Queen at the
Theatre at about 4 o'clock on the
afternoon of May lst with appro-
propriate ceremonies.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
KlTCHELL HOTEL SOLD.

Mr.. H. G. Kitchell has sold the
Kitchell Hotel property to Mr..
and Mrs. w. "A. Mothershed, Of
Tupelo, and they will take charge
Of the property on the 4th day Of
next September.
The Kitchell Hotel is first-class
property, and the terms Of the
ssale 4 we're satisfactory to all par
ties concerned.
Mr. and Mrs. Mothershed thor
oughly understand the hotel bus
mess and have made a success in
that line at other places. They
will give the business here their
personal attention, and propose to
improve the service in a great
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
Observation-Disclosures

Married, at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Chenoweth, in this city, on
Wednesday, April 22nd, Miss
Houttie Chenoweth and Mr.. Char
les F. PIummer, Of Huntington,
Ind. DIR. Joseph Rennie officiat-
ing. The fair bride was one Of
Greenwood's popular and attrac-
tive young ladies, while the groom
is a successful and popular young
business man Of Huntington, Ind,
where the happy couple will make
their future home. The Com
monwealth joins their many
friends and admirers in extending
them congratulations and best
wishes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
CRAIG BUYS BANK OF LE-
FLORE BUILDING.


Receiver R. v. Pollard has sold
the Bank Of Leflore building to
Mr.. w. L. Craig, the consideration
being $l0250.00. This is a hand
some two-story brick building,
desirably located, and a most val
liable piece ofcity property. 1t is
estimated that possibly Mr.. Craig
may establish another bank in
Greenwood, at an early date, but
we have no information from him
to this effect. He is splendid
young business man, and has the
right idea as to the real value Of
Greenwood property.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
WEDDINGS.

Mr.. Warner Wells and Miss Lott
were married at Meridian We'd
nesday evening, and Mr.. VIM. N.
Pillow and Miss Sara Mclean
were married at Winona on the
same day. Accounts of both these
important events will appear in
our next issue.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
COUPON BOOKS.

Planters, merchants and. others
in need Of Coupon Books for use
in their business should send their
orders to The Commonwealth Of
flee, and the same will be given
careful and prompt attention at
the right prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24

Cures Old cores, Cthsr Remedies Won't Cure.
The worst cases, no matter Of how long standine'
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr,
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 2sc, Soc, $l.oo
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24

many respects. i
The Commonwealth joins, our
people in extending them a most
cordial welcome to Greenwood,
and wishes for them much success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24

have good size mare mule
and young 3year old horse mule
for sale cheap. Monroe McClurg,
Wilson Bank Building. 49,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
GIN OUTFIT FOR SALE.

Mounger Outfit with 60 h. p.
Boiler, 40 Engine, two Gin Stands
and double Box Press and shaft
ing and pullies complete. Apply
to B. j. Sanders, Schlater, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
FOR RENT.

The building formerly occupied
by F. Goodman Dry Goods Co..
100 Howard st. Will rent cheap.
Apply to F. Goodman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-04-24
BANKS TO CLOSE MONDAY.

On account of Southern Mem
orial Day all of the banks Of
Greenwood will be closed next
Monday, April 9th.