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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-14
AND MEASURES
ORDINANCE FAILS TO PASS

b 3. but on arriving az the scene
a supposed CONFEDERATION IL was
foulu that all the excitement had
been caused by a smoking chimney
After making an examination Of the
house and finding that the alarm lad
been false the nremen returned 10
their homes.
The breakdown OF the chemical en-
CINE leaves the country in the vicinity
OF Echo Point completely al the
mercy CT the flames should a FIRE
break out In that section. II IL ex-
pected that steps will be taken in the
near future for the procuring OF more
up-todate apparatus for that vicinity
Woodnen Hold Meeting.
The Henry Clay camp. Modern
Woodmen OF America. held their reg
ular weekly meeting at their lodge
rooms In Hands hall last evening. A
large per cent OF the members were
present. TO take part In the initiation
or large class OF candidates Sew
eral other matters OF importance
were TAKEN up. after which a social
hour was enjoyed. The meeting then
adjourned TO meet next Tuesday even
ing, when several other important
matters will be taken up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-14
Mt DEAR READER

In TIRE handsomely printed
little book or private pack
- compendium Tor men
frontalnlrg 5000 words ana
- talf-tone photo rsproluc-
tonsl. which I publish arf
glAdly forward hy mail.
Tree. sealed. TO any man
anywhere In the World WHO
sends ne tire free rouprn
below. 7 have Included some
very Important advice or
suEEestions % A strictly
personal nature which I be
iieFe cannot be found IN
any o. the Private Hygiene
books Tor men that are now
sold at high prices all over
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGUE
MEETING CALLED.

70 all members of the Good
Government League and all others
in full sympathy with the objects
and purposes for which the
League stands. viz; Commission
Government for the city OF Green
wood. with three representative
citizens TO fill the elective offices,
who can be- depended upon to
appoint capable su%bOrdinates to
positions that may be provided
for by ordinance, solely because
Of ,heir fitness for the positions;
men who will adopt an ordinance
fixing their own salary at not eX-
cccdIng $4,000 per annurh for
two Commissioners, and $4,000
for the Mayor Commissioner; men
who have been successful in their
own business affairs and demon
stratrd their ability to govern
men and conserve all interests
cOufidcd to them. You are ear
ncstiy requested to be present at
a meeting Of this League, to be
held at the court house at 7:30 p.
~, Wednesday March Is, 1914,
Tor thc purpose Of selecting three
men whom this organization will
invite to stand 'pr ELECTION at the
primary to be held in October or
N0ycmber 1911, on a day to be
fixed hereafter.
GOOD GOV. LEAGUE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
FOR LONG STAPLE
COTTON,

Mr.. ". N. Pharr has returned
from recent visit Of several days
among the Eastern spinners, look
ing after matters connected with
his cotton buying business in this
city. Mr.. pharr reports that the
demand for long staple c0ttons is
very much better than it has
been in quite a good while, and
from reliable information obtained
v tile East that the premium on
high grades ~~'''' be " great deal
better all through the mex, >o''
than it has been during tle Pres
ent season. Information from
several other prominent cotton
buyers confirms the report of Mr..
Pharf that long staple cottons
will command fancy prices during
the coming season.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
l4I.o4s BALES OF COTTON.

Greenwood cotton receipts Thursday
of last week for the season 1894 have
smashed all previous records, being al
ready far in excess of the total re
ceipts of any previous year.
The receipts up to and including
March j., were l4l,043 bales against
lO4.72 bales for the same time last
season. The total receipts for 1923
we're l07, 1853 bales; the receipts this
season to date therefore exceed the re,
ceipts for the entire season last year
by 33.l74 bales, and it is believed that
Greenwood will receive before Aug. 81,
1914, not less than 5000 additional
bales, or very close to 10000 bales TO
tai for the season.
These conditions are the result OF
extraordinary facilities offered by
Greenwood for handling cotton, there
being three warehouses and congresses,
also a large number of buyers in the
city during the season, with good bank
ing facilities and an abundance of cap
ital with which to handle the crop,
Greenwood cotton is noted for its good
quality by spinners in Europe and
America, and fo- this reason, commands
a premium.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
EFFICIENT MAN NEEDED.

Hon. Chas. Terry, one Of the most
successful business men Of Camden,
Miss, was in the city yesterday, en-
gagged in deadening timber, as he is a
candidate for State Land Commissioner,
and believes in the old saying, the early
bird catches the worm. While he does
not propose to make o canvass Of the
entire state, he does expect to touch it
in the high places. He expects to have
a strong following for the place he
seeks, and for which he is so well quail.
fed.-Jackson Ciarion-Ledger.
We don 4 know Mr.. Terry's qualifca.
tions for the office, but everybody who
has had any business with the Land
Office knows that the services of an eff.
fcient man is lady needed in that pc.
sition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
GREENWOOD LUMBER co.

The charter of incorporation OF
the Greenwood Lumber Co. is
published in this issue of The
Commonwealth. This staunch
enterprise is the successor of the
Alexander Lumber Co., and has
a capital of $4,000. A complete
line Of building materials of every
description will be carried in stock
regularly and their prices will be
as low as the same class of ium,
Der, etc, can be had anywhere,
They will be pleased to furnish
promptly estimates on orders Of
all sizes, and respectfully invite
the public to call and see their
stock, and will be pleased to get
acquainted with our people. Read
their advertisement in this issue
and give them a trial order,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
CAN EMPLOY MANAGER.

Assist Acknowledgement Frank
Johnston, replying TO a recent re-
quest, writes that under Section
IA Of Commission form of govern
ment statute, Acts Of 1912, page
III, the Commissioners have UNI
questioned authority to appoint
a city business manager, to define
his duties and to fix his salary"
lnasmuch as the right to name
a city manager has been question
ed, the Attorney-Generaf's office
was asked for an opinion, which
Capt, Johnston promptly gave, the
gtst Of which is published above.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
HOMAGE.

When I 60 to meeting
And listen to the prayers
Of some good deacon
About them golden stairs,
Or the crown of glory :
For the man who dares to fight
. Regardless of opinion,
Knowing he s in the right,
| think of all the people
Whether rich or great,
And I'm sure that God 2 good man
Is the Governor of pur State,
He is showing up the men
Who are robbing the poor
Bringing before Justice
The CRATER and eyil,doer;
He's the man that has no fear
AS he stands up for the right
For his armor Is the truth
And he fights with all his might.
Yes, I'm sure regardless
Of what they intimate,
That one of God . good men .
Is the GU, crnor Of our State.
/ am just a woman,
That don t amount to much .
I'm not allowed to vote,
Mustn't thirk of such;
But 1t makes no difference,
l am satisfied .-
If we have honest men,
Who evil will deride,
If they sre ~g"d.fearing,
Big.hearted and great
Like the man I'm proud to honor
Who's the Governor Of ii State.
A SCR1BBLER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
PRIMARY ELECTION DATES.

The primary election to nomi'
nate candidates t0l' the three
CommiSS,oncrshIpS ot Greenwood
cannot be held earlier than Octo-
Der i4th nor later than November
18Th next, The regular city cleo
ton for city officers is on Decem-
Der 9Th, and the law requires that
the primary shall be held vi
more than GO days nor less tina
80 days prior TO SAID regular cjcc-
ton. Two primaries are required
to be held, lnasmuch as a majority
vote is necessary to secure a
nomination for either Of the three
positions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
THE RICH TAX DODGERS,

1t appears that the richer In this
world s goods a man becomes, the more
s%trenuously he %cndeavors to dodge tax,
IS, says an exchange. John d. Rookie
Teller threatens to discontinue Cleve'
land as his place of residence if he is
made to pay taxes on his millions of dol
lars worth of personal property, the
same as poor folks have to pay or
their small possessions: There is nj
man in America more able to pay his
taxes than Mr., Rockefeller, still it IL
doubtful if there is y more persistent
and successful tax dodger in the whole
country,
1t develops that many rich men have
sworn falsely as to their incomes, un'
Ter the income tax act. This la"
throws a veil of secrecy around the in
;ome lists, and the question now up tc
secretary McAdoo is as to whether OIL
not suits can be instituted against these
rich tax dodgers. 70 sue them would
remove any secrecy, and reveal to the
public their annual incomes,
It matters net how good q revenue
law may be enacted, the rich taa
dodgers manage somehow to get by it
There should be no secrecy about these
income tax assessments if it means i'm
nunity from prosecution Of the ia,
dodgers. If the present law bars any
action against those who may lie about
their incomes, I should be amended Al
once.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

Now that the Judges are to be elect
ed, the advice, chow to choose 4
Judge" has been going the rounds Of
the press. That much paper, ink and
time is being wasted. The man whose
moral worth ard legal attainment,
would mark h,m above the average mar
and fit him to pass intelligently on the
questions Of right and wrong between
man and a will, in nine times out Of
ten, be relegatcd and the little politi,
cal shyster, the grand.stand player, and
the caterer to boss rule, be hoisted "a
the places Of honor. keep the Judi.
eiary out Of politics!,' Well, We reck'
on-not.--Franklin Advocate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
SHOULD BE GENERAL.

R. +. Nsrquist was appointed rs At
torney for the Beard Of Supervisors,
and his salary a. County Attorney and
Attorney for Board was tixed at $4,000
per year.--Yazoo County News.
The Yazoo County Board Of Super
visors have acted wisely IN combining
the two positions. Every county in the
State should d. likewise. $4,000 per
year Is ample compensation for the ser.
vices rendered in both capacities, and
in some counties a smaller salary is paid
the occupant Of the combined positions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

II you wart your town to say a good
word for you, say a good word for your
town. The public-spirited citizen who
is ever alert to promote the well being
Of the community will find the commun.
ity grateful. OF course il is the duty,
and should be the pleasure Of everyone
to work for the best interests of his
home town regardless Of reward or
praise, but the approval Of ones fell
low citizens is always appreciated,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
COMMISSION GOVERNMENT
WINS.

By the magnificent vote Of five
70 one and one vote 10 spare
ftlo Commission Government was
adopted 1t the election held in
Greenwood last Monday, the 18th
inst, and our people are JublIant
over the result.
There were 299 votes cast at
tl.s important election, and only
~ III that number were in favor
Of retaining the Aldermanic gov
crnmrnt-the vote by Wards be-
iug as follows:
North Ward So to II, South
Ward s. t. IA, West Ward lO4 to
H. East Ward 80 to 9
On account Of the absence Of
pui a number Of our citizens,
and Inc fajiurr Of a large number
IL register four months prior TO
thc election. only about a two
thirds vote was cast-~but much
enthusiasm was manifested by the
Che advocates Of Commission
government, and the victory scor'
I'd was greater than any OF rs an
tcjpatcd. The most "0t!InIStIc
advocate Of the change dld not
venture A claim Of more than
a three to one vote ~ favor Of the
proposition and when the count
showed a majority Of oyer FIVE to
one, there were very naturally
many expressions of pleasant sur
PRISE in evidence.
We most heartily congratulate
our people upon adopting Com
mission Government. 1t further
evidences their characteristic pro-
gresSiveness and good Judgment.
II shows what our people are
capable of accomplishing when
they cooperate IN a movement 10
better the condition Of affairs IN
their enterprlslng city.
Ana it is now enCUmbent upon
them to compete the work-so
gtorioUSIy begun-by kt"nlng up
the fight upul the primaries are
held ard placing men IN charge
of the city as Commissioners who.
will faithfully and efficiently carry
out the principles advocated by
the Good Government League
and provided for under thp laws
governing Commission Govern
ment.
The first primary to nominate
candidates for Commissioners can
not be held prior to October l4th
nor later than November 18th, and
in the meantime every citizen of
| Greenwood, who has her best in
terestS at heart, should work I'M
ceasingIy in behalf of naming the
very best fitted men we have for
these positions,
No man should seek the office
of Commissioner. The office
should by all means seek the man.
This is good, sound, logical Dem
ocratic doctrine that should not
only be preached but practiced by
one and all in the matter Of Sc
lectlng officials in all departments
Of RECOMMENDATIONS State
and Municipal-and we are graft
fled to note the interest manifest
ed along this line by a great
many Of our citizens.
In this connection, The Com
monWealth most cordially COM
mends the call made by the Good
Government League for a meet
ing to be held at the court house
next Wednesday evening, the 25th
inst, for the purpose Of deciding
upon three suitable men, whom
the meeting will request to allow
the use Of their names for the
CommisSionerships at the forth
coming primaries.
Every good citizen in Green
wood is invited and expected to
attend this meeting and take part
in its deliberations.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
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 a,
the right prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
Yesterday was cold, drizzly and
disagreeable in this vicinity.

The Commission Government was
adopted in Greenwood by a majority
Of five to one. 1t was a great victory
for improved methods in the handling
of our city's affairs, and we should all
co operate in the matter Of selecting
three of Hur very best citizens and
business men as Commissioners. The
position should seek the men, instead of
the men seeking the position.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

The Lexington delegation Of the local
chapter and other chapters were Mrs
q, 4. Wilson, Who was guest Of Mrs
caihcon Wilson, Mrs. r. r. Noel and
Mrs.. John Tye, who accepted the hal,
cyon hospitality Of Mrs. D. g, Hum,
phreys. Mrs. P. A. Lindholm was guest
Of that winsomc homemsker, Mrs. Will
Petest.- Lexington Advertiser.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

Bilbo has given it ont that he will
fgrt the Governor from "Yellow Rab,
bit to "Ninegar Bend and some one
rises to ask what is the distance be
tween the two places, whereuron an
exchange proceeds to remark that its
''hell to breakfast or "Bitter Creek
to kalamazoo',-and then some.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
WILL MOVE APRIL 80,

The Greenwood postofficc will
not be moved to the new govern
ment building, on Howard street,
until April 3Oth. The new build
ing is gradually nearing compile
ton, and will be modern in every
respect, The employees Of the
postoffice will all be delighted
with the change as everything will
be much more conveniently ar
ranged for handling the rapidly
increasing business Of the office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

Greenwood is certainly boom
ing. We are to have three large
Air DomeS to be erected on How
ard street within the next few
days!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

Porter's Headache Tablets guar
anteed to relieve headache or
neuralgia. No danger. Price l0c
at Wilkinson's Or Qninn's.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

The defeat Of the Bailey agri-
cultural land bill in the lower
house Of the legislature was re-
ceived with approval by a large
per cent. OF the people Of the
State. 1t was one of the most
drastic measures ever proposed
in Mississippl'S reign OF ~demagog-
uery.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
A YEAR OF WILSON.

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-. .,. ovbihi+sd toward
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r. .La oris+oncc ~ q cit.
.t.t ,hu ,or+y IN rower !.
,eyn uoi. IN N. Mat
sann .o'a o.irc Ga nv following tn,
eL. .o.4 # tho ,artv who
1900 -. ..nL. uith n~artv,.
mm.~GL1:.',
..,. .rr,r,rcos of on;rio,
o. "a tho ar,arrxt achievement thus faI
of thc WiIsun Administration. Som,
.Ir a. a.. lnurword revision of
.ho .or;g g. ,,oct the plcdpcs of tn,
,....o and in the destruction
- 4ha lhb,, ,I,. far q. gencIation die
,,,ad +ho ns.ortial schedules in every
tariff net -omr will find it in the in.
came tax which is the first successful
a+teunt since III, Civil war to shift
mar, of tbr burden Of government from
noyer+v ~ v,altb. Some will find it
in the harki,g ard currency law, which
ia tbe mast ;,oportant financial meas.
pre enacted yprp the original national
ho ,L;o, ,rt vas passrd as a war meas,
oro so,oo ain find il in the final sub.
missi9n pf Bt4 E"Slo'SS TO p"o'' 'i'"'
ion as represented ny 'hf N"h'nis''a
ton, and some "liI ma II IN the sep"'
ration Of the NRfl'hal 'o'c'np"e"'
from Wall street, when - 'he h'oS'
conspicuous result mus var ol the iFesi
dents policies.
These achievements are all or th'
highest Importance but they are al
subordinate parts OF a stu greater az
complistmrHt me restoration or re
sponsibl", Representative government
This is the supreme thing that has TAX
en- place npd"F NJ wilson s 'eaoerSniP
Everything else IS an fHeef foilo"'he
from this cause.
Without responsible, representative
party government republican Inst'tu'
tons cannot long endure, and the de
cline Of such government was tn
greatest menace that had threatened
+bo co'"trv since Secession The Poll-
o;o. ond ,I.ju.s If a nartv nav be wise
Ar ~, ,bay NAV be sound o.
ual. but ~,nlosg that nar+v when it is
;n+,s+od with tho mower and RESPONSE.
hiE+v If rovornmpnt il ~nrepared to re.
dam +boso rrcmiscs in good faith and
oorrv ou+ ;ts nrofessoa nrincinles onl,
,oliticol ororr5v con follow. We do not
oor +b,+ q nol,+;co, n)otform Is sacred
in MI its nlanks. or that it is to be fol.
,o,rod 70 ,bo lnttor rooa rdloss of com.
man. sorse or common honesty. or the
ooumor u,elfore But we do mean that
urhor d marty IN mower nJedocs itself tc
eonar,, rne az poticv il must adhere
IN that genera line Of policy, or repre-.
sentot;va Government becomes n fraud
and n lie. There can be no %ngovcrn,
nnnt of the neople, bv the people and
for the neonIeu on apv other terms
And when the people have finally lost
al confidence in the ;nteoritv of reprc.
sentative government we have reached
thc becinning Of the end,
If has ben the high privilege of Mr..
Wilson to r~e.establish responsible, rep,
roscntative government on the funda-
mental principles of his party. That is
thc great fruit Of his leadership. He
has done it NOT bv the bribery of pat,
ronape. not bv denunciation and in,
TRINA and ehicanerv; not by selling
ont one promise in order to buy the
fu)fllment of another promise, but by
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

The State Senate has authorized
a five per cent, bond issue Of
81 100000 to cancel the existing
treasury deficit and take care Of
the appropriations made for the
ensuing biennial period. Poor
old Mississippi.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
FOR SALE.

Bran new Ford Touring Car.
Two extra outer castings and extra
inner tubes, two sets chains.
Presto Lite" tank, etc, all for
$500. Apply at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

A bill making the Levee Board
Commissioners elective has been
introduced in the Legislature. We
hope il will pass both Houses.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
GIN OUTFIT FOR SALE.

Mounger Outfit with GO 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, 1914-03-20

The fellows who claimed that
Greenwood didn't want Commits
sion Government were badly mis-
taken.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

The Legislature has Finally
adopted a resolution fixing March
18th for adjournment. So mote
il be.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

FOR RENT-Five desirable Of
fees over Ralnes drugstore. APP
ply at this office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20
cHAMBERLAND's TABLETS

= FUN IUN
For constipation, Chamberlain s Tab
lets are excellent. Easy to take. mild
and gentle in effect. Give them a trial
For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

The types made us state last
week that Mr.. A, II. ScateS had
purchased a "3222-acrc plantation
on Culver" when the item should
have read a "365-acrc farm"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

Every voter should have an
eye single to efficiency in making
up his choice Of Commissioners
to be elected under our new form
Of government, None but first
class business should be selected.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-03-20

NOTICE.
Public Transfer; preparea Y
all kind Of hauling, also KY
for sale. 80
| Phens Y
STRAY NOTICE.

Strayed from my place near I
Miss, two black horse rluiss
has scar near hip on right ~ VI
ward for information leading N
recovery or return to 5. =. 7
Hardy, Miss.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-23
POINCARE EN- Russia.

San Petersburgo, 23--La llegada del
Fresidcnte Poincare de Francia parece
que ha sido la seAal para declarar una
huelga en- San Petersburgo, que sera
un serio impedimcnto para la reception
del Presidente frances. Hay 1000
hombres en- huelga ell movimiento va
cogiendo incremento con alarmante
rapidez La huelga Sc declare en- Sc
nal de protesta contra la actitud de las
auto1id&des en- Paku Los leaders de
las ligas trabajadoras escogieron la Wis
pera de la llegada del Presidente Pom
care para declarar la huelga y sc estan
tomando las mayores precauciOnes pa
ra resguardar al presidente frances,
durante su permanencia en- esta capital.
Las Gales estan llenas de polic.ias CO.
sacos a fin de prcservar el orden pn-
blico. Aver los huelguistas atacaron
a los carros eleetricos y los cosacos hi
cieron fuego contra los .amotinados, hi
riendo 4 varios de ellos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-23
LOS MONOPOLIOs ALEMANES.

Berlin, pa pesar del fracaso del
del petroleo, ell gobierno ha
redacta1o una medida para escablecer
| moropoho Ell cigarrillos y esta ten
tando la actitud de los circulos parla-
mentarios comerciales acerca de la
en- el Reichstag de una
ley contra el llamado Trust de Ia
baco 3ritanico-Americano," c-yos gi-
gantescos pasos para controlar cl nego-
clio del detail ha alarmado sobremane-
ra la iadustria cigarrera de Alemania.