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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
ALL BANDITS
ARE DEAD IN
BATTLE With
LARGE POSSE
Three Officers Killed
Nearly All Stolen
Money Recovered

Williamson. ". Va, Aug. 16.-Latest re-
ports from War Eagle, where five ban
dts and posse battled yesterday and
today, are that all the bandits are dead.
Three officers were killed and two seri-
of the $1,000 taken when the bandits killed
the paymaster of the Glen Alum Fuel
Co. and two guards last Friday, has been
recovered, reports say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

While the German forces pushing through
valley of the Meue and still extensive operations
along the Aace Lorraine frontier where the
German armies contact Japan has
Germany demanding the wthd rawal of the German warshps
from the Orient and the ton of German
protectorate in China.
This territory composes area of 200 square miles.
Japans utimaum gives Germany until Aug % to comply
with the demands Owing to cable interruption however,
able deliver Germany
it announced from Washington that the United States will
undertake this task.
Pekn reports that three British regiments have
deed hold themselves in go transports
and that they will cooperate with Japanese
land forces if force of is escorted to.
dispatches received tell offensive movement of
the French from Luneve Saebourge but this considered
merely outpost affair state siege pro-
claimed in Bulgaria.
The United States cruisers Tennessee and North Carolina
bearing gold for Americans in Europe have arrived
mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17

Excepting the inter-Andean plateau
and few arid spots on the Pacific coast.
Ecuador is a vast forest. Roughly esti-
mated, 10000 square miles on the Pacific
slope extending from the sea to an alti-
tude of 5000 feet on the Andes, and the
Amazon basin below the same level con-
tanning $4,000 square miles, nearly all vir-
gin forest, are rich in dyewoods, cine
hona trees and other valuable timber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Ultimatum Affects Warship Move
ment and Would Force Kaiser
To Give Up Large Protector
ate Held in China
UNITED STATES UNDERTAKES TO
DELIVER DEM ANDS TO GERMANY

Three British Regiments Ready to Cooperate
With Japanese Land Forces if Called-Ger-
man Forces Nearing Valley of the Meuse-The
French Moving on Sarebourge Bulgaria IN
State of Siege-U. S. Cruisers Bearing Gold
Arrive at England-NO German Movement
On Brussels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
SHOWERS

Washington, Aug. 16.-Forecast for
northern New York and eastern New
England; Probably showers Monday
and Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Germans Not Moving Towards Brussels

Germans Not Moving Towards Brussels
London Aug. 16-A Brus sells dispatch the Exchange
Telegraph Co.. says:
No German movement reported toward Brussels, and
there does be further fear of such
German tactics have been badly sorganzed by the
resistance of the Lege forts which still perfectly intact
and resisting courageously.
Since Friday the advance of the French has
ed and has become determined with the result that the
French victory at Dinant will prove important
"The Belgian army is strongly entrenched to the
and the German attack Haeen and broken
is therefore safe to conclude that the position the
allies excellent Every day that has passed strengthened
their chance of final victory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Boston Forecast

Boston, Aug. 16.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Monday unsettled. prob
ably local showers. Tuesday fair and
somewhat cooler. Moderate south to
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
FURNISH CHINA
WITH COPIES OF
JAPANESE NOTE
Japan's Purpose to Return Using
Tau to China-Japan
Preparing for War

Pekiu, Aug. 16.-Copies of the jap
anese ultimatum to Germany were
handed to the Chinese government and
the foreign legations today.
AS 1t Is not considered likely that
Germany will comply with the Jap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Aug. 16.-It was slight
ly warmer and generally fair in the
East. There will be showers Monday
in the Lake region, probably extending
into New England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
z-2O-4

i0c. Cigar. Th!rty-pine years continr-
Gus increased sales tells its own story.
Factory. Manchester. N II. dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-17
THE WEATHER

Probably showers Monday and
Tuesday in northern New York
and New England.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
NEW MEN IN OFFICE.

In certain county elections recently
held in different sections of the State,
there seems to be an indication on the
part of the voters to put new men in
Office who have had nothing to do with
Office holding heretofore, says the
H~attiesburg Tribune. There seems to
be a marked tendency to rebuke the
spirit sometimes fosteredIthat certain
Offices belong to certain men or certain
connections in counties. Men may
hold office till the very suggestion Of a
change is regarded as an impertinence.
When that is the case it furnishes the
strongest argument for the change.
No men or set of men Ear claim owner
ship to Office. These Offices are simply
places Of service. positions in which
some men can serve their fellowmen.
The full recognition of this principle ia
n Of the greatest needs Of our politi-
cal life, and the indications that the
principle is having increasing recogni-
ton Is n Of the most healthful signs
of the times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United
States, for the Northern District
of Mississippi.
In the matter Of G. w. Edwards, bank
rupt-ln Bankruptcy.
Office Of ]. D. Magruder, Referee in
Bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of G. w. Edwards,
Of ltta Bena in the County Of Leflore
and District aforesaid. q bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
9Th day of july A. D. 1914. the said
G. W. Edwards was duly adjudged
bankrupt and that the first meeting Of
his creditors will be held at the under
signed Referees Office in Tunica, Mis-
sissippi. on the 9th day Of August, A.
D. 1914, at 9 o'clock A. M. at which
time the creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint a Trustee, exam
inc the Bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
Witness my signature this the 28th
day of July, A.. D. 1914.
]. q. MAGRUDER,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
coTToN STATES MERCHANTS.

! The meeting Of the Cotton States
Merchants Association TO be held q,
Memphis on August 18th, 18th and 10th
promises to be a grand affair. The
membership roll has already reached
more than 5000. This entire enroll
ment has been obtained by the travel
ing men covering the cotton States,
who are enthusiastically for the con-
yention.
A preliminary program for the con-
vention has been drawn, subject to
ratification by the program committee.
1t ia planned to have addresses by
prominent speakers at each morning
session Of the convention. followed by
five minute discussions by members.
Some Of the topics selected for address
es and discussions include: Credits,
transportation. good business practice,
good practice in farming and planting,
how to build up home trade, and kin
dred subjects of vital interest to the
cotton states merchants.
The afternoons and evenings Of the
convention days will be devoted to
amusement and recreation. These
features number boat rides. barbecue
and Brunswick stew, horse races,
Southern League baseball games, fire.
works, concerts. special moving pic
ture shows, and numerous other events
all Of which will be without cost to WIS.,
ting merchants who have enrolled as
members.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United
States, for the Delta Division Of
the Northern District Of Missis,
sippi.
In the matter Of r. p. Price, bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
Office Of j. D. Magruder, Referee III
Bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of r. p. Price, 81
Greenwood. Ia the County Of Lefiore
and District aforesaid. ! Bankrupt.
Notice il hereby given thst on the
10Th day o. May "A. D. 1914, the said
4. r. Price was duly adjudged bank
rupt; and that the first meeting Of his
creditors will be held It the Office If
the undersigned Referee IN Tunica.
Mississippi. 0n the Sth day Of August
"A. d. 1914, u 3 o'clock ID the fore
noon, Ct which time said creditors NAV
attend, prove their claims, appoint 4
trustee. examine the bankrupt. ma
transact such other business q nav
properly coms before mid meeting.
Witness my signature this tie 2Sth
day of July, "A. ~. 1914.
]. p. MAGRUDER,
Refsrss Y Bantruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
WHAT DID HE MEAN?

From a gentleman who attended the
Lauderdale Springs political rally we
learn that Lieut-Gov. Bilbo made the
statement that after he was elected
governor that de intended to continue
~canvassing the State, speaking to the
people.
His opponent on that occasion, Mr..
Riley, of Natchez. asked him IL he
would be ~canvassing for the United
States senate against Senator Varda-
man, and the incident has put q whole
lot Of people to thinking.
II Bilbo is a candidate for the gov.
ernorship and the United States .
atorship against Senator vardaman,
there are thousands and thousands OF
voters over the State who would like
to know 1t right now.- Columbus Dis.
patch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
JUDGE FRANK EVERETT DE-
CLARED NOMINEE.

A meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Fourth judicial District
Of Mississippi was held Tuesday at the
court house in this city with the fol
lowing members of said committee in
attendance: X V Pollard md X c Nc.
Bee. Of Leflore county; r c Gsrneti
and c ] Van AisdaIl. Of Sunfower
county; R c McBee, proxy for c A
Pitchford, A NJ Phillips, l. N White
and W l. Ellis, Of Holmes county: and
J II Crouch and W w Miller. Of Wash.
ington county,
The committee organized by unani-
mously eIeeting Hon. r. v. Pollard, of
Greenwood. rs chairman, and Hon. C..
j. Van Arsiall. Of Indianola, as Secre-
tarY.
1t appearing to the Committee that
Honorable Frank f. Everett. Of Indian
ola. was the only candidate for the
nomination of Circuit Judge Of the
Fourth Judicial District OF Mississippi,
and that the time for the announce
ments of other candidates had expired,
the said Frank l.. Everett was there
fore declared the nominee Of the
Democratic Party for said office. which
means his election at the regular
election TO be held in November.
There being no further business the
Committee then adjourned.
Judge Everett was appointed by
Governor Brewer Immediately follow
ing the resignation of Judge McClurg,
who had been appointed to succeed
Judge Cashin. Since his incumbency
in office Judge Everett has made a
most acceptable Judge. demonstrating
his splendid ability in that capacity,
which together with the consideration
Of the short time he has served, almost
insured his election after his oun
ment was formally made. Judge
Everett ranks among the youngest
members Of the bench of the State,
and in his short service has already
seasoned himself into a veteran, as bis
decisions have always been impartial.
to the point, rendered with care and
without hesitation, and evidenced a
sound, clear legal mind. He has made
an enyiable record. and the district Is
pleased with his nomination without
opposition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue of the power
and authority contained in that certain
deed Of trust executed and delivered
by II. E. Weber, (his wife Alice Lee
Weber, joining thereln,) of the County
of Lelore and State of Mississippi, to
and in favor of Edward w. Bell, of the
County Of Chatham and State of
Georgia, as Trustee for The Georgia
State Savings Association of Savannah,
a corporation under the laws of the
State Of Georgia, on the 23rd day of
November, A. D., 1908, and recorded
in the office of the Clerk of the Chan
Gerry Court Of Lef1ore County, Missis-
sippi, in Book 2, Of the Records of
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on land
of said County on page 81, the under
signed IS the Trustee named in said
deed of trust will offer for sale and
sell at public cutlery to the highest
bidder for cash in front of the Court
House door of Lefore County, Missis-
sippi, on the LIST day of September, A.
D. 1914, during the legal hours Of sale,
the following described real estate,
situate in the County of Lefore, and
State Of Mississippi, to-wit:
All Of lots numbers one hundred and
forty-three (143) and one hundred and
forty-four (144) all in block thirteen
l3) in the town Of Itta Bena, accord
ing to the Kimbrough addition to the
said town; and being the same property
acquired by the the party Of the first
part respectively from T. B. Young by
deed recorded in Book So page 625 and
from Susie Jordine, by deed recordedin
Book SO page 625, Of the Records Of
Deeds of the Chancery Court Of said
County, together with all the improve
ments thereon.
Terms Of sale, cash; purchaser to
pay for titles.
EDWARD w. BELL, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
TRUSTEES NOTICE OF SALE.

By virtue Of the authority vested in
and conferred upon me by the terms Of
! that certain deed of trust executed by
w. p. Lewis and Mrs. Ulie Lewis, bis
wife. on the 10th day Of January, 1914.
now of record in book 7 at page lab Of
the records OF mortgages and deeds of
trust on land in Lelore County. Missis-
sippi, which deed Of trust conveyed to
me as trustee the hereinafter described
land, together with the appurtenances
thereunto belonging, to secure the pay
ment of a certain indebtedness due the
Greenwood Building II Loan Associa-
ton, as shown by said deed Of trust,
which is hereby specially referred to,
default having been made in the pay
ment of the indebtedness secured by
said deed of trust, and the same having
been declared In default according to
its terms. and having been requested
SO to do by said Greenwood Building &
Loan Association, acting through its
board of directors, and in order to
satisfy said Indebtedness mentioned in
said deed of trust, l, G. X. Stewart,
trustee, will on Tuesday the 18th day
Of August, 1914, in front of the court
house door in the City Of Greenwood,
in Lefore county, Mississippi, within
legal hours offer for sale and sell at
public auction for cash to the highest
and best bidder the following described
land with all the privileges and appurte-
nances thereunto belonging and lying
and being situated in Lelore County,
Mississippi, to-wit:
Lot twenty-five (22) block "K' of
Wilson & Harris Addition to the City of
Greenwood, being the lot of land pur-
chased by said w. P. Lewis and Mrs.
Ulie Lewis from D. R. Hensley, June
18th, 1918, as shown by deed of record
in deed book A at page 236 Of the Deed
Records of said county and state, the
same being the property described in
said deed of trust.
The title to said property is believed
to be good, but / convey only such
title as is vested in me as trustee afore-
said.
Witness my signature this the 9Th
day of July, 1914.
G. B. STEWART,
Trustee,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
CASHIER GREEN MAKES BOND.

Cashier 10 J. Green, of the defunct
Greenwood State Bank, who on the
evening preceding the closing of its
doors, was arrested on a charge of de-
falcations and Irregularities and incar-
cerated In the county Jail. has waived
preliminary hearing Of the charges
pending against him. to await the
action of the grand jury at the Novem.
Der term. Bond was allowed Mr..
Green in the sum of $40, 900, and this
was made by local sureties, who
were Unidentified by a bond, alleged to
be worth over $50, 900. offered them
by leading citizens of Franklin, Tenn,
Mr.. Green's former home.
Immediately after his release, Mr..
Green left for Franklin on a visit to
his brother, E. e. Green, and returned
to Greenwood last Saturday on bust
ness. He again returned to Franklin
Sunday, where he will probably remain
until the November term of circuit
court.
The situation at the Greenwood State
Bank remains the same, State Examin-
err Harris having the affairs of the
bank in charge and is having an audit
made of the books for the past two
years. When this is completed, the
exact shortage will be known, as well
as a complete schedule of the condition
of the bank. There is no apprehension
about the deposltors receiving dollar
for dollar, but It is yet impossible to
ascertain what will be paid to the
stockholders from the liquidation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
FIRST BALE OF NEW COTTON
RECEIVED TODAY.

The first bale Of new crop cotton ar.
rived in Greenwood today, August It'll,
from the plantation Of Sheriff r. G..
Garnett at Inverness, Sunfiower conn.
ty. 1t weighed 420 pounds and was
consigned to the Wilson Banking Go.
Mr.. Gnrnett sent Greenwood her first
bale last year on the 10Th day Of Aug
ust just Il days later than this years
first bale.
The new bale will be sold tomorrow
or Monday. A premium of $3.50 will
be paid by the Cotton Exchange, and
an additional bonus will be paid by the
purchaser,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
CREDITORS OF GREE
WOOD STATE BANK.

VIVA SlftlL M
By the authority invested in me as
State Bank Examiner, having closed
the Greenwood State Bank for liguida-
ton and the time having lapsed which
is allowed by law in which the owners
of the Bank may enjoin further pro-
ceedings in the liquidation, notice is
hereby given to all persons who have
claims against the said Greenwood
State Bank to file all claims with Mr..
A. H. Dacus, Special Agent of the
Board Of Bank Examiners, at the
Office of the Greenwood State Bank
not later than Oct. 23rd, 1914, or be
forever barred from sharing in the
liquidation of the said Bank, such
claims to be accompanied by legal
proof of same, except in case Of de-
posits shown on the books of the Bank
which shall be prima facie evidence of
claim against the Bank.
August 9Th, 1914. s. S. HARRIS,
State Bank Examiner in charge of
liquidation Of the Greenwood State
Bank.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
FOR PARTITION.

Walter Pope VS.. Wiley Whitehead, -
Number 1856.
Under and by virtue of the terms and
provisions Of a decree of the Chancery
Court of Lef1ore county, Mississippi,
rendered by said Court on the 25th day
of March, 1914, at the March Term, A.
D. 1914, and entered in Minute Book 5,
at page 800, Of the Minutes of the said
Court, the undersigned, as special
Commissioner Of the said Court in
said cause No. 1856 on the general
docket Of the said Court; wherein Wal
ter Pope is the Complainant, and
Wiley Whitehead is the Defendant,
will on Monday, the 7th day Of Septem-
Der, 1914, in front Of the Court House
door in the City of Greenwood, Lefore
county. Mississippi, within legal hours,
sell at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash, the following described
property, towit: Lots Is and 16 in
Block 10 of the McShane Addition to
the City of Greenwood, Lefore county,
Mississippi, as shown by the map Of
the said Addition. recorded in Map
Book 2, at page Z Of the records of
maps of Leflore county. Mississippi,
and all improvements located thereon.
The said property will be sold for the
purpose of partitioning among the
owners in accordance with the said de-
cree.
Witness my signature, this the 9Th
day of August, 1914. A. R. BEW,
Clerk of the Chancery Court and Com
missionar @
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
$1,000 FOR PANAMA EXPOSITION.

Senator Casteel, of Holmes county,
was in the city yesterday. and succeed
ed in getting the Board of Supervisors to
appropriate n thousand dollars to the
fund being raiesd to have the different
counties represented by moving pictures
at the San Francisco Panama EXPOSE
ton next year. 1t will be money well
expended. Senator Casteel reports that
every Board Of Supervisors the matter
has been presen ted to made an allow
ance to this fund.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
OVER A MILLION DOLLARS.

The Forester. Wallace Agency for
the Citizens National Life Insurance
Co., Of Anchorage, KY, wrote the
magnificent surn Of over $l,050, 900 in
surance during the past month Of July,
which war q remarkable record win
ming for the Ave gentlemen represent
ing the Greenwood District Office the
blue ribbon. This Is \ phenomenal
business, and evidences the popularity
Of the splendid policies issued by this
staunch insurance concern. Mr.. For
roster says that he and his associates
appreciate the complimentary letter
received from Vice-P President E. L.
Moore. concerning their July business,
and they propose % write a least l
million dollars worth Of policies during
August.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

Hon. Ed. Franklin, of Ruleville, &C.
c%ompanied by Mr.. Jacob Stein. an
engineer, vas in Sumner on last Thurs
day in the interest of a proposed
drainage district to comprise some
three hundred thousand acres that
drain to Culver. This land is located
in Sunflower. Leflore and Tallahatchie
counties. Over a hundred signatures
to the petition had been obtained Sum
ner Progress-H Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
MISSING 0 CONTEST.

The Missing Word in The Common.
wealth's Prize Contest last week was
land" and should have appeared in
the advertisement Of G. r. Jordan &
Co. between the words ranges and
cook stoves"
This week the Missing Word begins
with "0' and ends with "Y.'
The interest increases In this contest
each week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

II want to elect a legislature that
will be in sympatoy with me-" says
Bilbo. II his wish is gratified il will
certainly be a heluva legislature.
Householders In jackson will have to
keep their valuables under lock and
key while the body is in session.
jackson News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
HUMPHREYS RE-NOMINATED.

Congressman Humphreys has been
declared the Democratic nominee to
succeed himself from this the Third
District without opposition. This is a
fitting tribute to Mr.. Humphreys. who
has made US for several terms decided
ly the best Representative we have ev-
er had in Congress. The people ought
to put him in the race and elect him as
Mississippi's next Governor ~- and a
great many confidently believe that he
is the Moses who could lead US out of
the wilderness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07
PETITION FOR PARDON.

# u AOAS TCAS : hItLONs
To His Excellency. Earl Brewer, Gov
ernor Of Mississippi:
The undersigned, George Hamer,
now serving q life term in the state
~penitentiary for murder, prays that you
will grant to him q pardon for the
reasons:
First. That the man killed was a
desperate character who had been
many times convicted in the courts Of
assault and battery and other crimes;
and your petitioner was in fear Of his
life when the killing occurred; and
/, Second. That your petitioners con-
duct in the ~penitentiary has been such
IS to entitle him to your favorable con
sideration,
Respectfully.
GEORGE HAMER,
w. C. GEORGE,
GID MONTJOY, Jr.,
AND OTHERS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-07

Hon. VIII D. Cowan, editor of the
San Saba (Texas) Star, was recently
nominated for the Legislature from
San Saba and Mccullough counties in
the Lone Star State. Mr.. Cowan is a
native Mississippian, and founded the
Greenwood Enterprise, which he edited
and published for n few years. The
Commonwealth congratulates friend
Cowan upon the honor his people have
so worthily bestowed upon him, He
will make them a splendid legislator.