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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves
The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because, it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

The friends and acquaintance of
Nr. and Mrs. ]. w. Cartwright, of
Swiftown, are congratulating them
upon the arrival of a fine son at their
home on the 26th inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
MRS. nELIoEs LETTER


jackson. Miss.-aI shall feel repaid
FOR Writing this letter Is ! an help any
tired. WORKOUT mother Or housekeeper
to find health and strength ~ I have.
ST have 3 family Of i've, sew, cook
and do my Homework and ! became very
much rundown in health. A friend
asked me to try VinoI. Ididso and now
I am well and strong and my old time
energy has been restored. Vinol has no
superior as q tonic for worn-out, run.
down. tired mothers or housekeepers.
Mrs. J. N. MELTON, Jackson, MISS.
S. L. Raines, Druggist, Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

j. r. O'Bryan has accepted a posi-
ton with The American Multi-graph
Sales Co., Memphis, Tenn, where he
will reside in future. He has our best
wishes for success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

The many friends and acquaintance
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Smith are con-
graduating them upon the recent ar
rival of a fine son at their North
Greenwood home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mrs. F. M. Kitchener, of Sumner, is
in the city this week visiting her sick
father, Mr.. A. F. Stinson, and other
relatives and friends here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
For Sale.

All Of my houses and lots in the
City of Greenwood at reasonable
prices. Six per cent. cash, bal
ance as long time as desired at
six per cent. interest per annum.
Reason for selling, the high rate
of taxation is making living a bur-
den to me. j. T. DEAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Experienced bookkeeper de-
sires one or two small sets of
books to keep during spare time;
Address Bookkeeper, care OF
The Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mr.. Joe M. Harris was over from
Greenville a few days this week look
ing after his plumbing and heating
business here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
Art Class.

Miss Anna Archer, graduate of
Hillman College, will teach an
class in Art. Those interested
will phone 936 for particulars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mrs. Will Nichols, of Vicksburg. and
Mrs. Charlie Turner of Greenwood,
we're the guests of Mrs. w. S. Turner
. few days this week. -Winona Times,
"a insta
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
E.. K. Myrick-Best Grade Gas.

Don't fail to read the advertisement
of 48O acres of land for sale in this
issue. The tract is located near
Greenwood and is an attractive PROPOSE
ton for somebody,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Supervisor Douglass Robinson was up
from Sidon on business Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Rev. ]. H. Bell, of Schlater, was in
the city Tuesday ard made The Com
monwealth an appreciated call while
here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Our clever friend. E. L. Purnell, was
down from Highlandale today. and
made The Commonwealth IN appre-
ciated call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

DR.. D. NJ. McGehee and Oscar Ber-
nander were down from Beat 2 on busi-
ness Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mr.. w. L.. Scott made q flying trip
to Greenville Thursday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Hon. E. B. Clark was up from his
plantation home, near Morgan City, on
business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Hon. F. M. Witty and Judge Kim
brough were in Itta Bena on legal bust
ness Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mr.. E. T. Morgan was over from
Glen Allen on business a few days this
week, and his many friends were glad
to see him again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mrs. Ben. T. Terry and pretty little
daughter visited relatives and friends
ut Duck Hill the first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Our clever friend, Richard Gregory,
of Wbaley, was a business visitor here
Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Editor w. E. Chapman and little
son, of the Indianola Enterprise, were
in the city Tuesday en- route for the
State Fair at Jackson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Our clever friend, Thomas Lucas,
was down from his Glen Burr planta-
ton home on business Wednesday and
made this office an appreciated call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

A. O. Peterson. of Money, was here
Tuesday, returning home from . bust
ness visit to Carrollton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Capt. Thos. Avent was down from
his Tallahatchie River plantation home
on business this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
For Rent.

Two six-room cottages on Carrollton
Avenue, modern improvements. Apply
to j. G~earhiser, 600 West Market
Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Miss Addye Edwards has returned
after spending several weeks with
home folks near Rosedale.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

V. S. Doyle was down from Schlater
on business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mr.. Ben. T. Waits, of Quinton, Ala.
is visiting relatives and friends here
and at Berclair this week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Hon. John II. Pettey was over from
Indianola on business the first Of the
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

r. B. Schlater, n of our clever
Schlater friends, was here on business
Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mr.. Locke B. Sanders, one Of Sidon's
clever and substantial citizens, was
here on business Wednesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mayor and Mrs. H. H. Majors were
over from Itta Bena the first of the
week..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

If its $50 you need, ask about
the Dickens Day Contest, Novem.
Der 4th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Nicely furnished rooms with or with
out meals. 400 East Church street.
phone 7O5.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

FOR RENT.-Furnished front room,
to one or two gentlemen. Apply $40
Walthall street. c. G. Turner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Matt Lipovac was up from his Messy
Lake farm home on business this
week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Hon. w. S. Barry was in Moorhead
on business yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
Bfrannal ann &nrtrty AntrH.

Mrs. j. w. Stinson and little daugh-
ter, of Avalon, were ir the city We'd
nesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
For Sale.

Combination driving and saddle horse
and surrey. for sale. Apply at Reiman
House.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Mr.. C. M. Benjamin made q business
trip to Moorhead Thursday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

DR.. C. N. D. Campbell made a pro.
fessional visit to Swiftown Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

E. K. Myrick, agent for Packard
Cars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Hon. C. l.. Sivley, of Memphis, was
q business visitor here last Saturday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

The new Overlands are taking every
where.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
COUPON COTTON R

A big lot of Blue Coupon Cotton
Sample Cards, just received at this
office. Prices reasonable in any guam
tity desired, and you don't have to
wait for them to be cut. Orders filled
the minute received.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

E. K. Myrick-Ford Cars
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Oysters, three dozen 25- cents. Court
Square Grocery.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
1916 Maxwell $655.


There IS nothing wonderful
about a car with magnetic igni-
ton, electric starter and lights,
demountable rims, one-man top
and clear vision windshield at
$1,000. But when q car has all
these features and q host Of 9TH
ers plus beauty, power, with the
ability to break all low after-cost
or maintenance records and q
selling price Of $655, tbs one Of
the most wonderful cars in the
world. Let US give you aride IN
it's the 1916 Maxwell.
| H. D. WALKER & CO.
Distributors,
Greenwood. Miss.
1DrSIRARLELoFs AND DWELLING
FOR SALE
Two iots fronting River Front, inst
west 81 Cotton street; alsp the nv
dkroom dwelling a Mdxkst street
I5upt westof Cotton street.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 1ppey =
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

This is the Black Cat Store. We
have made it that because we be-
ieve our CUSTOMERS interests are
our own interest3-that 1t u up TO
us to sell the best.
We sell this famous brand
Of Hosiery IN 30 perfect
numbers for women---Silks,
Cottons, Silk Isles, Woods
and Mcrinos ID al weights
and coiors. 25c and up.
We have your own exact style.
Let US show it to you.
For appearance, comfort and dur
ability-the last but BY q Q means
least
You WIN Find Black CT
Unsurpassed
There are over three decades Of
satisfaeti0ns behind ie-ehe oldest
brand 81 hosiery q Amexica-1od
by i store that belieses ~ giving
the biggest possible syalno q eyeEy-
thing % it, custouneEs
AK d about u spaetd sysfaa
ofheel, toe and eoke relnfpecemenfs.
R;lsWa# iii
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
Fine Hogs for Sale.

One red Duroc male hog, IL years
old, weighI about 400 lbs; price $4,000;
also 2 young red male hogs, price $500
each. Apply to ]. II. HOPE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

E. K. Myrick-Presto. Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

! Insure your Cotton d OF
ton Seed with w. M. Peteet,
the Insurance Man.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
Residence for Sale.

Six-room residence, corner Gibbs and
Dewey streets, with modern
fences. Apply 70 d. C. PETEET.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29

Gordon Gillespie was in New Orleans
legal business the first of the week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-10-29
Automobile for Land.

A good Automobile for . piece Of
land in country OF for house and lot in
Greenwood. Apply at this Office for
further particulars.
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SAN10 DOm[NG0. MH GHzB nznHuzz

at Il and 15 cents per dossn. though no
systematic cultivation for export has
been attempted.
Goats are raised by individuals. and
on a small scale: export figures indi.
cate what could be accomplished BY
systematic devotion OF capital and ensr-
gy to this class Of live stock. Sheep
flourish in the same region. but no at
tention is given them because OF the ma
tive preference for goat nesh. Ample
grazing lands exist for cattle raising.
and this feature OF national produc-
ton, like many others, has not been
given due importance through lack of
methods.
The fever tick is unknown. and santo
Domingo is remarkably free from cattle
ailments. The same commentary holds
good with respect to agriculture, where
In lucrative field awaits organized eff
fort.
Extracts from report of Karl W. Wood
ward. American Forestry Service. COM
missioned by the Dominican government
to report on forest conditions in the Do
minican Republic: THE Dominican Re-
public has a wooded area Of $500, 900
acres, or about IS per cent of the total
land surface. Although agriculture Is In
its youthful stages in the island and the
of what 1t should be if all the soil were
put to its most profitable use. a con-
sentative estimate of the amount Of
true forest soil is 5,5O0oO acres. or about
so per cent of the entire area" OF the
wet hardwood type. he says: I'm gen.
eral the stand is very dense, about nine
tenths on a scale Of one. There is abso-
lutely no fire damage, for the reason
that the leaves on the ground are too
wet to burn. Moreover. since windfalls
are very uncommon. and trees which die
are soon destroyed by insects and fungi.
there are few chances for fire to get
start" Further he states: All of the
level land within this type Is suitable for
the cultivation Of sugar. cacao. bananas,
plantains and tobacco" OF the pine
type he adds: Some numbering has
been done in the pine type" but its dis
tance from the sea coast has prevented
extensive exploitation. All the logs cut
have been used for local consumption.
The small sawmills used have been I'M
able to handle economically the larger
trees As in all branches Of agricul-
tural endeavor, the lack of capital for
adequate development, has retarded
progress. again bringing home the fact
that Santo Domingo's natural wealth has
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neither serious or vital. and the coun.
try looks confidently to their adjust.
ment through the efforts OF President
Jimenez and his able and progressive
advisers. Followers Of all political
faiths. though jealousy guarding theiI
rights as to difference in party meth
DDS towards a common end, are united
mingo shall peacefully progress to-
wards that prosperity and national
dignity to which she is entitled by
her unlimited natural riches, her best
traditions, and her heritage as the
cradle of America.
CONFEDERATION Shown Foreigners.
1t is gratifying to record that during
the passage of these events no single in
stance can be cited of the death or injury
of an American or other foreigner, nor
of the forcible invasion by any political
party or its followers Of the property
rights of foreigners. In this respect the
striking contrast with conditions in other
countries lately torn by civil strife, else
where in our western hemisphere Is evil
can character. All foreigners, who have
visited the country and studied its peo-
pie, recognize the kindly, hospitable and
courteous nature of Dominicans, and 1t
is an article of faith with them that the
person and property of foreigner are to
be held sacred in their land. There has
never been an instance of forcible rob-
berry of money or valuables in the re-
public, and the necessity for precaution
against violence Of this nature is unheard
ola fact that in itself is a pithy COM
mentary on Dominican morals.
Exports of the Island.
During 1914, export values were s1o,-
5sS.7S and imports s6.729, 007, total for
eign trade Of sl7,317,7s4, against a total of
s1s. FPS during the calendar year 1918.
SO, .94S representing exports and S,
27S import values. In normal years the
combined foreign trade at the present
stage of the country's development may
be placed at s20,ooO.0 900, of which the
United States enjoys about 70 per cent,
Germany ranking second.
The 1914 figures show the effect Of
the European war Enthusiastically, in
its relation to Dominican commerce,
Sugar exportatio tons in 1914 reached
s4,94S,452, cocoa s3,S96.4ss. tobacco
(fallen from s1.121,775 in 1913, owing
to loss of the German market) s3s4,224.
coffee s345,57s, bananas s57.o44, woods
and timber of different classes s6S.464
(again a decrease of over $10o.o
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State, who has reached the conclusion
north coast, offers greater possibilities
for the American capitalist than any Of
its sister republics. Its proximity to the
United States. character of its people,
and practically untouched natural re.
sources. coupled with the extraordinary
fertility of its north coastal hills
and plains. account for his decision to
make Santo Domingo's progress hh
own.
To DR.. Johnston and Mr.. vorfeld the
development of important timber and
agricultural tracts on the north coast,
aggregating 100, 900 acres, has been ems
trusted by large Dominican landhold-
ers. and the preliminary steps toward
this end have occupied them through
the past year.
As stated in another part OF this arti-
Gle. no important movements against tho
peace of Santo Domingo are to be antici.
pated. and it is well known to those who
have made q study of Dominican pole
tics that even sporadic uprisings can be
avoided IL labor and an opportunity 70
earn fair living are offered the men
who might be tempted to carry the guns.
The crying need of Santo Domingo II
capital judiciously invested In the de-
velopment OF the land. and IL the good
will of Dominicans in this direction ID
further cultivated by equitable associa.
ton of American capital with Dominican
landholders, as planned. these enter
prises will take on the complexion Of
international association. with every
incentive for harmony and intelligent
cooperation.
Mr.. NJ. l.. Bowen, of Tennessee, has
wide experience in land and irrfga-
ton enterprises in different parts Of
the United States and his familiarity
with these phases of development, viii
be invaluable in furtherfng the enter
prises under way. .-..-.-.
Mr.. Edgar w. Mccormack, consult
ing civil engineer. member American
Society of Civil Engineers, who has
spent some twenty years in Americana,
Spanish speaking countries. as an ex-
pert on Spanish land titles and trop-
ical agriculture, and fifteen years of
this period In Cuba as a plantation
owner and engineer expert. is engaged
in the same project in his technical
capacity, and 1t will be evident from
the personnel OF this group that. these
North Dominican coast interests are
not in inexperienced hands. but that
seasoned tropical experience and fa-;
miliarity with West Indian conditions
have been devoted to the work
striking article on Santo Domingo
appears In the bulletin of the Pan-Amerl-
can Union for June. 1915, obtainable from
the superintendent of documents. Gov.
eminent Printing Office. Washington. d.
c., and specific information covering.
any subject of interest may be had
OF Mr.. r. II. vorfeld. 7a3 Woodward
Buildings Washington. d G
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building Of a network Of wagon roads in
all parts Of the country. are under way.
and fall under the direction of Senior
ed for the construction of several i'm
portant railways. notably one in the north
from Manzanillo Bay via Monte Cristy,
through the rich Vague Valley to La
Vega, and it is confidently expected that
with Mr.. Velasquez' talent for organi-
zation he will see that the proper activ-
ity is observed in furthering these neces-
sary improvements.
Oral Desiderio Arias, secretary Of state
for war and navy. a rugged soldier.
largely instrumental in brushing aside
of intolerable conditions that followed the
death of President Caceres. is a friend Of
progress and never too busy to accelerate
any movement that makes for develop
ment of Dominican resources. Gen. Arias
is from the northern part of the republic.
and has endeared himself especially to
foreigners having business enterprises
there by the valuable assistance given
them in conducting Investigations and
his readiness to support legitimate under
takings that promise work and advance
ment for his countrymen. Like Senior
Velasquez, Gen. Arias is an apostle Of the
creed of work as a panacea for political
unrest, and loses no opportunity to stimu-
late the investment Of foreign capital with
this end in view.
Senior Bernardo Pichardo, secretary Of
state for foreign relations. brings to his
office a reputation as an oganizer at the
head of the Dominican postal service, is
noted for his accessibility to all who wish
to see him. and his unvarying courtesy.
Like his fellows in the cabinet Of Presi-
dent Jimenez, he Is known as an ardent
progressive. end by this term 10 under |
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the-minute daily cable news. These
dailies command the services Of some of
| the most brilliant men Of letters and cor
respondents Of Latin America In this
respect Santo Domingo takes front rank
among her Latin-American sisters.
An apt illustration Of Dominican
journalistic enterprise is the week.
ly, newspaper Las Novedades, publish
ed in New York. by Dominican pro-
prietors and with a Dominican per-
sonnet. This weekly is the most i'm
portant Spanish newspaper issued in
the United States. and Is famous
throughout Latin-America for its able
treatment of the news and affairs of
all the American republics. DIR. Fran
cisco ]. Peynado, Santo Domingo's
most eminent jurist. author of sew
eral books dealing with Dominican
on Dominican Jurisprudence. is at the
head Of Las Novedades. and molds its
policy. Beyond question this week.
~ Is the best medium for those IN.
terested in Latin-American countries
who are DESTROYS OF maintaining an
up-to-date knowledge Of their affairs
without the necessity of digesting the
immense volume of periodical matter
from these lands. DIR. Peynado was
for two years Dominican minister
and envoy extraord,-
nary to the United States. and enjoys
wide esteem and popularity here.
La Cuna de America, published at
santo Domingo City. is a literary and
artistic review that is remarkable
even in comparison with Peninsula
Spanish publications of it's class
Interested in Santo Domingo.
During the past year. DIR. Fred B.
Johnston and Mr.. r. H. vorfeld. both
with long experience As actual residents
Of santo Domingo. have made their
headquarters At Washington for the pur-
pose of maintaining close touch with DO
minican national affairs in their relation
to our own government. Within that
time several trips were made to Santo
Domingo for the study of conditions
there. more detailed inspection of its
north coast resources, and the enlighten-
ment Of prospective investors In that
section
DR.. Fred B. Johnston IL Texan. with
important Land intsrssts h bis own