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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-01-08
Chicago's Yearly Debauch

"Chicagos gayest New Years Eve welcomes
1915, reads Tribune headline of January Gayest
in this connection, means most sensual most drunken
most immoral. As the bells rang the old year and
rang in the new, 10000 wine glasses we are told
vere lifted in the hotels and restaurants of the loop
In some places scenes enacted which surpassed
in disgusting sensualty the obscene revelry of the
banquets of Nero of the of Charles H. Thou
sands of men and women, yes and of boys and girls
too, began the year with drunken debauch
while the police looked on and laughed.
And this bacchanalian orgy had the sanction OF
the mayor Citizens committees had waited him
the week before and had impored him to enforce the
law New Years eve, against drunkenness and riot
ing and thus to safeguard the honor of the city His
answer was contained in his public proclamation to
the people-"Be gay, but not too gay
Fortunately many church societies and other
reputable organizations held New Year celebrations
where gaiety was freely INDUCED but without
atty, and result majority of Chcago's citizens
began the New Year with clear heads and glad
hearts.
Liberty thew cry. when thew mean license
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-01-08

Oh that should put enemy in their
mouths, to steal away their brains That should
with joy, pleasure, revel and applause transform
selves into Observation-Disclosures.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-01-08
Another Instructive Contrast

Another Instructive Contrast
Number of Prisoners per 100000, 1910:
North Carolina (Dry) ....... GA
Nevada (Wet) ............. $500
Taken from u. S. Census Report
Philadelphia will be p1acarded with anti-rum
posters by the church people of that city
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-01-08

To be carnally minded is death.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-01-08

Liberty they cry, when they mean license.
: John Milton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
W. NJ. PETEET FOR SUPT. OF
EDUCATION.

The announcement Of W. M.
Peteet appears in this issue of
The Commonwealth as a candi-
date for Superintendent of Edu-
cation of Lef!ore county, subject
to the decision of the Democratic
voters at the primary election to
be held next summer. Mr.. Peteet
is not without experience in con-
nection with the responsible du-
ties of this important office. He
very ably and faithfully served
his people in that capacity two
terms several years ago, (being
succeeded in office at the last
election by Rev. J. H. Hughes, the
present incumbent), andi if elected
again would 60 into office per-
fectly familiar with every duty
required of him. Mr.. Peteet is
one of Greenwood and Leflore
county's best citizens and most
capable business men; he is thor
oughly identified with the educa
tional and business interests of
this section, and takes an active
interest in advancing her material
welfare at all times. 1t is his pur-
pose to see the voters of the
county between now and the pri-
mary and solicit their support in
person.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
WHAT A YEAR WILL DO.

The year 1915 will do much for this
community, if We but give it an OPP
portunity.
They tell US it is to be a year Of
plenty and We trust, of peace.
But to secure the best results for our
own people it is necessary that we
stand together hat we cooperate
that we labor one for the other, as
well as for self.
The prosperity of a community is de-
pendent largely upon the amount of
money in circulation in the community.
Money is a present day necessity, and
without it no community can survive.
1t would seem, therefore, that about
the best course we could pursue would
be about as follows:
|. Produce as much as possible
not only for home consumption. but al
so for export.
2. Buy from a distance only what
is actually necessary, and that cannot
be had from some home dealer.
3. Push the business of every home
enterprise to the limit, for every dollar
that is brought into the community and,
remains here, makes the community as
a whole just that much richer.
a. Devise means for increasing the
output of the farms, and study meth,
DDS for securing the best returns fol
marketed products.
5. If a farmer wants to hold his
crops for higher prices, see that he ha:
the money to tide him over, for his in.
creased returns means that much added
wealth to the community as a whole.
6. Find something for everyone tc
do-something that will enrich the
community, as well as the individual.
Drones are dead weight whereve,
found.
7. Get all of the money we can
from outside sources, and keep as
much as possible of what we get.
s. Make an effort to bring two dol.
lars in where one goes out.
A year q this medicine will bring a
healthy glow to the community cheek.
and will inspire that confidence and
self reliance which brings success.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
LIGHT IN THE HORIZON.

The United States is slowly but sure,
ly emerging from a period of keen
financial stringency and commercial
unrest.
1t has been felt by all classes of peo-
pie, in every strata of society.
But light at last is showing in the
distance, and relief is in sight.
But it will require yet a little more
patience on the part Of our people, and
a united effort and determination tc
wrest prosperity from chaos.
Those who expect to see an instant
transformation from stringency tc
~boundless wealth will Of ourse meet
with disappointment.
But commercial and financial experts
are all agreed that the next six month:
will see the United States in the midst
Of an era Of unprecedented prosperity,
In the meantime let us be patient
and work.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
THE CONDITIONS IN THE DELTA.


The following editorial from a recent
issue Of the Greenville Daily Democrat
is so applicable to the situation in
Greenwood and Lefore county that
The Commonwealth reproduces to en-
dorse every word Of it:
mot all, but much of the cry of
hard times in this section rests upon no
stronger foundation than ~disappoint-
ment. With splendid crop prospects in
July and with well founded hopes at
that time for a high price for cotton,
our people could see visions Of wealth,
Of unb0unded prosperity, and when the
European war broke forth and the ex-
pOrtatlon Of cotton was curtaIIed the
drop in the price of the SOuth's money
crop following hurt the cotton pro-
ducers considerably and disappointed
everybody nor The visions Of great
profits for the season vanished and
the realization that We had to plug
along OF small profits or simply to hold
our for a year. proved a sad blow,
but as a matter Of fact the people gen
orally are not so badly of as sorne real
Iy think. The people Of the Delta are
liberal; we don't like economy, and
rb4, 1rpIitinnp r,,.lyn ,t,ppTpI ranAg-
sary we rebel and really feel that we
are ruiLed, when as a matter of fact
we are probably better off than most
people at their best when we are at
our worst financially speaking. We
are trying to talk plain business here,
and that the people of this section are
i. fairly good condition, financially, as
a whole, is shown by the bank state
ments published in the Democrat dur
ing the past few days. The aggregate
deposits on December 81, 1914, in the
banks Of GreenvlIIr, as shown by the
sworn statements, amounted TO 81 ,J4l, :
bbi u, blllS Il Sllldli utClfdNc do tDIH-
pared with the deposits Of a year ago.
The bank deposits furnish substantial
proof Of the condition of the peoples
finances in this period Of the worlds
progress, when the business of the
country is done almost entirely through
banking institutions. If our people
will just realize that the Delta is the
most productive section Of the uni
verse and will produce anything uc-
cessfuIIy that may be produced any
where in the temperate zone. and then
just quit talking hard times and make
arrangements to meet conditions. each
in his own way with the cooperation
Of all, the sunlight Of prosperity will
shine with a new briIIIance in the Delta
during the next few years"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
J. E. DENNIS ANNOUNCES FOR
TAX ASSESSOR.

We direct the attention of our
readers to the announcement of
John E. Dennis in this issue of
The Commonwealth as a candi-
date for Tax Assessor of Leflore
county, subject to the forthcom-
ing primary election. Mr.. Dennis
has been a highly esteemed citi-
zen Of this county for the past
forty-seven years, and has a host
of friends who will give his candl-
dacy for Assessor their most cor
dial support. That he possesses
the qualifications necessary for
the efficient and faithful. discharge
of the important duties of the Of.
flee goes without question by all
who know him. He served the
people or Leflore county a four
year term as Tax Assessor from
1896 to 1900, and the experience
gained thereby would enable him
to enter upon his duties, if elect
ed, with valuable experience along
that line worth a great deal not
only to himself but to the proper.
ty owners alike. Mr.. Dennis pro.
poses making a close personal
canvass of the county and will en-
deavor to see every voter prior
to the primaries.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
OUR HATS OFF, FRIEND WOOD.

Commenting on the esteemed Lex.
ington Advertisers kind mention of
The Commonwealth eighteenth an,
n~iversary, the able editor of the Wi.
mona Times, whose friendship is highly
priced by US. makes the following ap,
preciated reference to the writer:
THE above is from the Lexington
Advertiser, and voices the sentiment:
of all who know J. L. Gillespie, the
talented editor, and, polished gentle,
man Of The Commonwealth. We are
proud to state that we have numbered
Jim Gillespie as one of our friends fol
many years
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
HON. w. S. BARRY FOR RE-
ELECTION.

The announcement of Hon. W.
S. Barry for reelection to the
State Legislature from Leflore
county appears in this issue OF
The Commonwealth. He was
elected to fill out the unexpired
term of the late D P. Montgom-
cry, who resigned, and during the
late session of that body he made
a most brilliant record in looking
after the interests of the people
of not only Leflore county but OF
the whole State. Mr.. Barry is
one of the foremost citizens OF
Mississippi; he is a business man
of the ~strictest integrity and OF
the highest order of ability; he
is one of the larg' st property
owners and taxpayers in the
Delta, and at the same time one
of the most generOuS-hearted
men that ever lived when it
comes to his dealings with those
less favored with this worlds
possessions-and probably dis
penses as much charity annually
as any man in this section of the
State-which is done without any
flare of trumpets or other meth
DDS of display. The best interests
of tne people will always be we'll
guarded while in his hands, and
he should be reelected without
opposition. We have heard Mr..
Barry's name very favorably men,
toned as the next Speaker of the
House of Representatives, a posi-
ton which his colleagues would be
pleased to give him if he will only
consent to serve them in that
capacity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Do you know that Of all the minor
ailments colds are by far the most dan
gerous? 1t is not the colds themselves
that you need to fear, but the serious
diseases that they so often lead to.
For that reason every cold should be
gotten rid of with the least possible de-
lay. To accomplish this you will find
C%hamberlsin's Cough Remedy of great
help to you. 1t loosens a cold, relieves
the lungs, aids expectoration and en-
ables the system to throw off the cold.
For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hons. NJ. B. Grace, Of this city
7. E, Mortimer of Belzoni, H. P
Parish, of Greenville, and G. H
Marlborough, of Lexington, candi'
dates for District Attorney, will
address their fellow-citizens in
joint debate at the Court House,
in Greenwood, on Monday even
ing next, Jan. 25th, beginning at
s o'clock. All are invited, the Ia
dies especially, to attend and en-
JOY the discussion between these
brilliant speakers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Pay up as many Of your debts as you
can, thereby making the merchant hap
Ply and yourself as well. II every per
son would come sguarely to the scratch
on this subject, making some sacrifices
If necessary, the next day would bring
about the greatest revival of business
this old commonwealth has ever seen.
What we need, above all things, is to
get money in circulation, wisely sug-
gests the Jackson News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
T TO

BY the authority invested in me as
State Bank Examiner having taker
charge Of the Peoples Bank Of Sidon,
Miss. for Liquidation, notice is hereby
given to all persons, firms or corpora.
tons having claims against the said
Bank to file same with Mr.. R. p. Par
ish, Special Agent in said Liquidation,
at his office in Greenwood, Miss, not
later than April l4th, 1915, or be for.
ever barred from sharing in the Liaui-
dation of the Assets of the said Bank.
S. s. HARRIS,
State Bank Examiner, Peoples
Bank, sidon, Miss, in Liquidation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
Excellent for stomach Tr0rbie.

"Chamherlain's Tablets are just fine
for stomach trouble" writes Mrs. G.
c. Dunn, Arnold, Pa. Il was bothered
with this complaint for some time AID
frequently had bilious attacks. Cham.
berlain's Tablets afforded me great re-
lief from the first, and since taking one
bottle of them | feel like a different
person." For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Country merchants are smiling ur
their sleeves owe the predicament OF
the millionaire head of a great mail or.
der house, who has been indicted by a
grand jury for tax lodging. The sum
on which he conveniently forgot to
pay taxes vas just an insignificant
mite. being but a beggsrly $26, OO0..
5000
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

The people who buy SINGER SEW.
ING MACHINES realize that a sewing
machine is something more than a piece
of ornamental furniture, and that upon
its faultless operation depends a large
share of the daily comfort of the
women Of the family. Sold only at
Singer Stores or by Singer Statesmen,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Never give a child a cough medicine
that contains opium in any form. When
opium is given other and more serious
diseases may follow. Long experience
has demonstrated that there is no bet
ter or safer medicine for coughs, colds
and Group in children than Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is equally
valuable for adults. Try it. 1t contains
no opium or other h~fmful drug. For
sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
BIllousness and Constipation Cured

II you are eve troubled with bilious
ness or constipation you will be inter
ested in the statement Of X. F. Erwin,
Peru, Ind. "A year ago last winter
had An attack Of indigestion followed
by biliousness and constipation. See,
ing Chamherlain's Tablets so highly
recommended, l bought a bottle Of
them and they helped me right away
For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

1t is reported that a Chicago million
sire board of trade wheat Spectator
gives his surplus earnings to charity.
But since he robs Peter to pay Paul
hell will be just as hot when be gets
there.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

This year began on Friday and ends
on Friday. and every weekly newsps-
per that carries Friday as its publica.
ton day will have So weeks in 1915.
Some year, Ell?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Newspapers induce reading; reading
stimulates thought; thought promotes
activity: activity creates wealth;
wealth brings ease, and ease is a step.
ping stone TO happiness. This is Q
newspaper. Do you take it2
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

GROW SUDAN GRASS. Great TO,
Hay, Seed, Forage. Silage. Never
fails crop. Resists drought. Stands
rain. Grows wherever sorghum does.
Pure seed 81 per pound prepaid. Cir
cular free. Address, ELLAGENE
FARM, Aidine, Texas,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

If the hoof and mouth disease pre-.
ferably the mouth could fasten itself
upon some of our professional spell
binders the country would be ~signally
blessed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Cheer up, brother! The United
States has enough ammunition for its
coast defense guns to fight au hours
duration. And many things might be
accomplished in an hour.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Six thousand years Of advance
ment''- and man is now engaged in the
mightiest of all whirlwinds Of human
destruction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

A US NOW.

II you owe The Commonwealth
anything on either subscription,
advertising or job printing, send
or bring us the money. Practi-
cally all of our patrons are relia-
bic people, but that is no valid
reason why they should wait a
century before paying US.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Gambling with money is like ing
Cling with your health. Sooner or
later you get raw deal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

The world Is divided into two classes,
boosters" and 'knockers." OF
course YOU are a booster.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

The man who never advertises is
like a rusty nail, He's headed for the
discard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Appendicitis is the fashionable com
plant, while stomachitis il only the
heritage of human beings.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

When a man prefers his family to
himself the family realizes it has q
man.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

We can do a whole lot for this town
In l9l5-if we try.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Yep! Old Man Prosperity is on the
road, shufling this way; but let us hope
he doesn't find o feather bed enroute,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Now, altogether Let's make this a
year of PUSH for our town.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Any town that is good enough to live
In Is good enough to boost for.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22

Congress has decreed that the suf-
fragets shall continue to suffer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-22
THE COMMONWEALTH.

TIE COMMONWEALTH.
J. L. GILLESPIE. EDITOR.
SUBSCRIPTION 81 so PER YEAR.
Entered Mt the Greenwood. Miss, post,
office az second class matter.
Long Distance Cumb. Phone No. 80.
EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL JOURNAL
or LEFLORE COUNTY
GREENWOOD. MISS. JAN. q, 1915.
ANNOUNCE MINIS.
For Representative
W. S. BARRY
For District Attorney, 4th Judlcia
District
T. +. MORTIMER
M. b. GRACE
For County Prosecuting Attorney
GORDON GILLESPIE
MEANS JOHNSTON
For Sheriff.
CHAS. G. NICHOLS
T. G. GARRETT
]. b. MCLEMORE. SR.
k, L. MILLER
For Circuit Clerk
e.. SHARKEY PATE
for reelection
FOR Superintendent Of Education.
j. r, HUGHES
for recollection
W. M. PETEET
For Tax Assessor
JOHN f. DENNIS
For County Treasurer,
80
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-08

ney general 3 department has rub
ed THAI this department will not
take the initiative In prosecuting
alleged yiolators Of the Allison
Liquor Law jurisdiction over such
yioiators resting with county and
district attorneys The department
points out that it is "a violation OF
tbe law for transportation com
pany to carry intoxicating liquor
into dry territory unless such
liquor is tor personal use, This is
the Interpretation placed OH the
Law BY The Court oi Criminal Ap-
peals. this court. however. going d
little further and holds that liquor
may be shipped into dry terri
tory. or carried into dry" terri
tory, provided such shipment l.
nat far any Illegal purpose The
attorney generals department made
this statement il reply 10 numerous
reports being regeIge ed OF violations
ct The Allison Ian,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-08
ARREST OF CARDINAL
MERGER BY GERMANS
ACTION eF THE KAISER De
tIARID TO BI \ SERIOUS
BIZ NDEE.

The action og the Kaiser In eaas-
ing the arrest Of Cardinal MERCER
for the PRONUNCIATION of his pastoral
letter il "a blunder that viii work
the wrong way for Germany One
dispatch tells US that the cardinal
mIsooustrued the rights and obiiga-,
tioIs Of the church and transgress~
cd against authority when in bis
pastoral letter he interfered in a
political quarrel between nations
The church knoss her own rights
aud obligations and does not need
the teaching OF any one to tell her
What TO do In spiritual matters In
this ease Cardinal Mereier Is within
his rights and has not 'transgress-
cd against authority" IN his let
ter to his people who were In d.
iemna To know What civil govern
llent they should obey He has
nut interf.red in IA political quar-
rel. He has simply put his peo-
pie right aS TO The authority theA
are bound 10 obey Germany has
no legitimate authority In Belgium,
not even the right of conquest A
superior force has sone into Bel
gaan and has taken possession OF
Some cities aud some corners Of the
eslHatrs, but that superior force
has aot yet conquered the Belgiais.
The Beiglans uwe the German aa-
thoritles no civil allegiance until
they are conquered and have &C
eepted their fate. or until they have
been declared conquered by a con
gress Of nations or some other pow
ef established IA draw up terms aft
er the war, or BY Il treaty Of peace,
or BY airy other regular form rex
oglslaea by nations. Albert Is still
king OF ReisInm aud the Reigians
are still loyal to him. A. they
should be II they do not wish TO.
he elassed al rebels Had King Al
bert been declared dethroned or
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-08
MN AbRh oIitIti
tHGIt5tEti
f~c&pe> Nervous breakdown --
strength Gradually ihhin& Away.
Wade Wen and strung ItH NinoI.

As-s YORK. E'ftx-.rf have found
vsaos - ~ a aadsea5 as recon
-srs4r5s.. taei4 far a rundown eeH-
sfzsft#ftrt ans an Official ph8foa-
rather and Ter q long time suf-
saraa frars weakness and general
debility and ~uan realized that ms
81 -s.arfh xa- FAST leaving nae. i
tried different tass~s Without ben
est bat aea 5zz saw xfnos al
.ertazsa ae# decided "a try Il Be
rgre had taken fao bottles | had
-ztes4 in era5.H and strength sa
4..ez.s# ar. 5ra ts.zr cont tF4f,ra WORK
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-01-08
CHILD FATALLY BURNED
NEAR INDIA MONDAY.

Monday morning about ) 30
O'Clock while the little six year old
girl Ellen. o. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Nicklitfe. who live some two aud a
half miles southeast OF India. was
sitting Ia front OF the alright heat
er sharpening pencil. the draught
sucked a part oil her dress into the
stove. setting it aiire, The screams
of the child brought her mother.
who was sweeping off the porch,
into the room. but the child had
first tried To pat our her clothes
herself. aud when her mother reach
cd her 1t Was too late 10 save her.
Mrs Niekliffe's hands were No
severely burned in attempting Ia
put our the fire that the skin all
peeled off and the flesh was cooked
10 the bone On tue inside al some OF
her fingers. The little sirls clothes