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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
FIRST PRIMARY FIXED FOR AUGUsT8.

The democratic state executive COM
mittee met in jackson Wednesday and
named Tuesday, August 3rd, as the date for
the first primary to nominate candidates for
state, district and county Offices.
The second primary will be held on
Tuesday, August 24th, three weeks later.
The committee session was harmonious,
there being no disagreement over the date,
which is the earliest that the committee
could have selected under the statutes.
The resolution fixing the primary dates
was offered by Secretary j. E. Norwood and
adopted without dissent.
Another resolution by Mr.. Norwood
suggests to county democratic executive
committees that candidates forstate office be
assessed not more than one dollar in each
county to defray election expenses.
A resolution by Mr.. E. A. Fitzgerald
that all candidates who nave no opposition,
and who will be declared the nominees by
action of the executive committee be also
assessed in each county was voted down.
A strong resolution was adopted endors-
ing the administration of President Wilson,
and the official work Of Secretary Of State
W. j. Bryan, was adopted without opposi-
ton.
instruction was given to the secretary
to telegraph this resolution Immediately tc
the President and Secretary Of State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
PROMINENT ARKANSAS CITIZENS IN.
SPECT HUMPHREYS HIGHWAY.

Several prominent officials and citizens
of Poinsett County, Arkansas, visited Green
wood and Lef1ore county, last Tuesday, for
the purpose of inspecting our system of good
roadside Humphreys Highway-with a
view to getting the best ideas to be adopted
in the building of a system of highways in
their county.
The party of inspectors consisted of
Judge B. F. Cole, of Harrisburg, Arkansas;
Sheriff T. Bennett, DR.. B. F. Taylor, p.
Ritter, J. Krier, J.. B. Claunch and M. w.
Hazel, of Marked Tree, Ark, and they were
very favorably impressed with Greenwood
and Lefore county generally.
These gentlemen, in company with
Contractor Morrison and Supervising En-
gineer H. E.. Lotter, made a careful inspec-
ton of the Highway, and when they re-
turned to the city informed The Common
wealth that it was a magnificent piece OF
thoroughfare-in fact, as good as they had
ever seen anywhere.
The Humphreys Highway is attracting
a great deal of attention throughout the
whole country, and we may expect frequent
visits from interested citizens from all sec
ions who contemplate building highways in
the future.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
SWAT THE FLY.

The fly season is now at hand. 1t is therefore
important to clean up and screen up. The common
house fly breeds in filth. About 80 per cent are
said to breed in stable manure, but they may breed
in filth such as piles of paper. rubbish, etc. If your
premises are clean and kept free Of such material
the danger from the fly will be greatly m
The next most important thing in fighting the fly is
to screen againstithis insect. This is to prevent the
fly from coming in contact with food material. The
statement is frequently made that it is impossible to
keep all flies out of the dining room and kitchen.
Even though this be in a measure true, recognizing
that while all flies carry filth on their bodies only
the occasional fly has on its body the germ of
disease. Then by reducing the number of flies in
the kitchen or dining room it is obvious that the
danger is greatly decreased. The slogan should be
clean home.and clean surroundings and a screened
home free from flies. Remember that the filthy
fly is = potent factor in increasing the death rate
among infants,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

The Woodville Republican, an ardent
and effective supporter of James K. Varda-
man when he run for the United States SEN
ate, has the following to say anent the en-
suing senatorial campaign, which is signif-
cant of the sentiment Of a goodly number Of
the papers that supported Vardaman-they
do not propose to follow the White Chief
out of the Democratic party:
Congressman S. A. Witherspoon is be-
ing mentioned as a candidate for United
States senator to oppose Senator Williams
in 1916, and the supposition is that he will
have the endorsement of Senator Varda-
man. While it is a bit early to make pre-
dictions, we believe that the people Of Mis-
sissippi will return Senator Williams to the
senate by an overwhelming majority. That
is what we hope, at least"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
THE SPONSOR CONTEST CLOSED.

The contest for Sponsor from Lefore
county to the Panama Exposition at San
Francisco, conducted by the Mississippi Ex-
position Commission, at Jackson, closed
yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock. Messrs.
G. L. Ray, Warner Wells and G. E. Saun-
ders have been selected by the business men
who issued the votes to count the ballots
cast. They have accepted this voluminous
duty, and will announce the result as soon
as the task is completed-which will be
within the next few days. Interest in the
contest become pretty lively during the past
few days, but prior to that time the contest
was rather a tame affair. The free trip to
the Exposition with all expenses paid, ETC.,
viii be very delightful, and The Common
wealth congratuIates the fortunate winner
IN advance Of the announcement of the re-
suit of the count of the votes. There were
some six or seven young lady contestants
for the trip to Frisco.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
THE HUMPHREYS HIGHWAY.

Contractors Provine, Morrison & Jack
son recently resumed work on building the
Humphreys Highway, beginning at Lake
Henry and coming to DR.. Lucas ginnery
on the Tallahatchie River. They are max
ing remarkably rapid progress with the
construction Of this work, and if the splendid
weather continues will at an early date have
their contract completed. These gentlemen
are giving us a high-class job, and the High
way will be the pride Of our county when
completed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

l.. P. Mathews, the affable
Travelling Agent of the Southern
Pacific Railway Co., was in Green
wood the latter part of last week.
He was here giving information
concerning the best routes to the
great Panama-Pacific Exposition,
hotel accommodations, expense
of trips, etc. He also represents
the Southern Pacific Atlantic
Steamship Lines and the Morgan
Steamship lines. Mr.. Mathews
will return to Greenwood at an
early date in the interest of the
companies he represents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
]. L. MONTGOMERY FOR SUPERVISOR

A large number Of the voters of Beat 8
have this week requested The Common
wealth to announce Mr.. ]. L. Montgomery
name for Supervisor, as will be observed by
their petition published in another column.
Mr.. Montgomery is one of Lefore county's
best citizens and most capable business men,
and, if elected, will make the people an
efficient and faithful representative on the
Board. His many friends submit his name
and ask the favorable consideration of all
the voters of the district.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
S. F. JONES FOR SUPERVISOR.

The announcement Of S. F. Jones for
reelection to the office Of Supervisor of Beat
3 was placed in this paper last week by his
friends and admirers, who desire to continue
his services on the Board. Mr.. Jones is one
Of the county's most extensive planters, sue
cessful business men and clever citizens, and
is serving his first term as Supervisor from
this Beat. While he has stated several
times that he would not be a candidate for
reelection, Mr.. Jones would no doubt serve
again if his friends elect him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
NOTICE, CONFEDERATE VETER.
ANS.

Headquarters Hugh A. Reynolds Camp
No. 2ls u. C. ", Greenwood,
Miss, April Is, 1915.
Comrades:
The 25th Annual Reunion of Confed.
crate Veterans will be held in Rich
mond, Va, from June LIST to 3rd, inclus-
i've, and the citizens thereof are desir-
Gus of having every living C~ongederate
Veteran participate in the same; and
as there may be some who are not in a
financial condition to pay their ex-
penses of hotel and quarters while
there, the General Entertainment Com
has extended an invitation to
such and will provide and assign them
to quarters on their arrival, provided
they send in at once through the Ad.
jutant of this Camp. their names,
which must be received by the Com
m:ttee before the 1st of May. You
should carry q blanket when you 60.
BY order of D. T. MITCHELL, Com.
i ?. yERCER Adjt
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
POPULAR APPOINTMENT.

General Monroe McClurg has been
named by Governor Brewer as a member of
the Board Of Commissioners for the Yazoo-
Mississippi Delta Levee District-the upper
district-from Lef1ore county. General Nc
Clurg is one Of the states big men, having
served the state as legislator, as attorney
general and circuit judge and always with
distinguished ability. Governor Brewer has
a faculty of selecting the right men for all
positions of trust coming within the COVER
nor's appointing power, and in naming
General McClurg he has but emphasized his
policy of appointing the best men possible
for the positions to be filled. -Greenville
Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
"QUIN WILL WIN" GOOD SLOGAN.

We note from the speeches Of the State
candidates this year that they are still of
the ''plow boy" variety. Since the cry is
going out from every county in the State
that the country is almost bankrupt with
high taxes from Encouragement, ETC., how
would it do to try some sucker who has
This is only a suggestion in a very trying
time. Winston County Journal.
A very good suggestion, indeed.
Hillrie Quin is the only candidate in the race
who is a real optimist, and breaches the
genuine gospel of pure DEMOCRACY, untaint-
ed by demagoguery and factionalism.
e3Quin Will VIM is the slogan that not only
sounds good, but the indications are grow
ing more favorable in his favor every day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
CONVICTED.

The members of the fake T%ishomingo
Tie CO. were convicted of using the mails
to defraud" in the Federal Court at Aber-
deem last week, and given prison sentences
and fines by Judge Niles. In reporting the
trial to the daily press, the following refer
ence is made to the speech Of our distin-
guished townsman:
.Hon. Shed Hill, United States district
attorney, began his argument at 2:30 and
closed at 6 50 o'clock. The court room was
crowded for his argument, he having ma
tional fame as a speaker, and the spectators
were not disappointed. It has been many
years since such an effective argument has
been heard in Aberdeen. He reviewed at
length the testimony and the arguments of
counsel for the defense, stated to the jury
that the main thing for them to consider
was whether or not evidence had been pro-
duced. whereby the defendants had been
proven guilty of using the mails to defraud."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

The Winston County Journal wisely
suggests that ''some of the candidates for
Governor are going to wake up to the fact
some day that they made the greatest mis-
take of their lives when they advocated a
change in the present penitentiary system
of our State. One of them is also strongly
against all bond issues in the future, no
doubt thinking the people are too ignorant
to define the difference between sensible
bond issues and Wanton extravaganza. To
oppose bond issues generally, is to oppose
progress. What would a n~on-progressive
Governor look like in an undeveloped State
like Mississippi? Pity the shortsightedness
of this gentleman"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
RAISE PLENTY BREAD AND MEAT.

eff you will plant enough corn, pota-
toes and peas to do your place, even though
there should be an unfavorable season, there
is no harm in planting all the cotton you
can cultivate. Be sure Of enough bread
stuff first and then raise all the cotton you
can. In this case you are sure of a living
despite season or boil weevil. This is the
safe for the farmer. The price of
It may be good, bad or Indifferent, but
plenty of bread and meat brings independ-
ence in spite of any adverse circumstances
with reference to cotton" is timely advice
that should be needed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
J. G. PLEAsANTs FOR SUPERVISOR.

The name of J. G, Peasants, Of Minter
City, is announced in this paper as a candi-
date for Supervisor Of Beat One of Lehore
county. Mr.. Peasants is one Of the most
substantial sstan "a + planters maIfs and enl business y ssd men ana ana
make the people a frst-class county official.
His announcement was made by his friends,
who requested him to allow the use of his
name for that important and responsible
position. He is a good mar for the office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
0 N DO IT, HENDERSON.
My Dear Jim:

My Dear Jim:
/ notice some of the friends of +.
H. Baird are calling on him to run
for Supervisor for this District. /
hope he won't entertain any such
idea. We elected him as Com.
missioner and he now has charge
of the streets and is doing fine
work. We need him here in the
city much worse than they do in
the county.
Don't you do it, Henderson. Let
the other fellow have the Super
visor's job. TAXPAYER.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

The cleanup idea is. expressed strongly
by the Birmingham Ledger in the following:
sfClean up your conscience, clean up your
soul, clean up your room, your house, then
and street. Once, before the days Of clean
towns, a visitor to Marlborough asked q
merchant: How do you keep your town 50
clean?' The reply was: Every man sweeps
il front Of his own door. This is the whole
eeuet
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
ATTENTION WOODMEN!

All members Greenwo I'd Camp
$50 w. O. w. are requested to be
present at the meeting next Wed
nesday evening at 8 o'clock. I'm
portant business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

The crop prospects for this section of
the Delta were never more propitious at
this season Of the year than at present.
Planting was somewhat delayed on account
of the late spring, but since last Saturdays
splendid rainfall the seeds have burst forth
magic-like, and vegetation of every kind is
growing at a rapid rate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

The merchant who does not advertise
has ample time to spend at the front door
of his store and watch people go. to trade at
the store of the enterprising merchant who
adyertises freely in the pages OF. his local
paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

1.-THE opposition to the ship purchase
bill represented the pecuniary interest of the
private shipping interest, foreign and coast
wise" says William J.. Bryan; and we be-
lieve Mr.. Bryan knows what he is talking
about.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

Unless a halt be called in governmental
extravaganza, the time will come when the
politicians will tax the very socks off the
esteemed Houston, Texas, Post.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

Hon. S. Joe Owen, Of New Albany, has
very wisely withdrawn-from the race for
Secretary Of State. leaving Hon: Joseph w.
Power aclea track for reelection,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

The cleanup movement has helped the
GreepNpod wonderfully,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
j. l.. MONTGOMERY FOR SUI
PERVISOR OF BEAT 8.
Editor The Commonwealth:

Editor The Commonwealth:
We the undersigned citizens of
Greenwood and vicinity ask you
to announce j. L. montgomery a
candidate for Supervisor of this
district subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
Greenwood pays one-fourth of
the taxes Of the entire county, and
is full Of good people who are
wide-awake and progressive, and
have made the city a name far
and wide, and of which the peo-
pie of the county are proud.
We feel that Greenwood is en-
titled to have one of its cit z
on the Board of Supervisors; and
whereas, Mr.. j. L. Montgomery
is one Of the best citizens fully
capable and as honest as the
days are long, and would make a
splendid officer, we are, announc-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16

Scott Dulin,
F. Goodman,
j. Kantor.
S. c. Lenoir,
A. N. Tins. Jr.
Leo Alverdo,
]. S. Deal.
E. w. Brister,
F. P. Hartshorn.
j. w. Brister.
j. A. Shute.
j. N. Bozeman.
r. j. Moore,
w. 7. Fountain,
Phil S. Jones.
Arch Peteet,
j. E. Gayden.
w. A. B~urkhalter,
G. A. Wilson, Jr.
B. H. Dunn.
l.. c. Galley,
G. P. Elliott,
T. l.. Galley.
G.. Blass.
w. l.. Anthony,
w. l.. Scott,
J. b. Yancey.
Il. H. Holmes.
H. j. Stern.
l.. H. Wilkinson, Jr
M. l.. Busam,
j. B. Rovenhorst.
G. p. Swayze,
J. w. Brent,
Sam Stern.
l. T. Mcintyre,
Giles Avent.
C. G. Gillespie,
j. H. Gardner.
w. S. Gardner,
w. P. Weaver,
N. w. Martin,
W. B. Quain,
and others.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-04-16
ng his candidacy:

D. c. Peteet,
K. L. Foy,
C. WTelfair.
Robt Herman.
Dave Fellman.
E. H. Williams,
B. Moore,
B. H. Brown,
VIM. White.
J. D. Lanham,
w. A. Stinson,
j. P. Johnson,
S. Robinson,
G.. v. Williford.
V. w. Thomas,
B. S. Brister.
A. G. Stevens.
w. l.. Craig.
w. S. Dundas.
J. C. Crowell,
A. Kantor.
F. A. Word, Jr.,
G. S. Mcintyre,
C. L. Bonner,
Small Yelvington
B. T. Terry.
A. Davidson,
Simon Davidson,
Sol Stern.
Firman Smith,
K. II. Stephenson
Geo. d. Cassity,
j. w. Hicks, Jr.
J. B. Barry.
R. l.. Dunn,
w. p. Levin,
1. l.. Jones,
j. M. Parker,
G.. G. Dean,
E. r. Gardner,
A. w. Stevens,
C. r. Shultz,
B. c. SETTLER.
A. Dahmer,
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-06-19
CHAPTER XVIII.
Kandwahr Once More.

BY nightfall, twenty-four hours
later, the little party was safely in
stalled in Sir Harry Farndale's shoot
ing lodge, an attractive old building
of rough stone that stood in the CEN
ter of his vast preserve. Ii was a
small house, but comfortable, and
Farndale, anticipating just such a
possible need for the place, had sent
out servants to make il ready the
week before.
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-06-19
FARMS FOR SALE

INVESTMENT-FORTY ACRES WHITE
Pine, near Carson City estimated four thous-
and trees. four to eighteen inches diameter;
bargain IL sold at once. Chas. Brownson,
Carson City, Michigan. D-l59s
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-06-19
Classified Want Ads.

in
81
O YOU
farming
I'd the cost o
for fourth
Of
will $3.50
for 81 nd % three a
fourth
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-06-19
HELP WANTED.

sI0-sl5 WEEKLY. ADDRESSING. MAIL
ing circulars for mail order houses. Send l0C
for postage. samples and particulars. A. j.
Thompson. l0S N. Eighth Street. Casey. Ill.
D-l60S
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-06-19

WE WILL PAY A MAN $4,000 PER
month"; travelling expenses and commission. 10
2. Sales Engineering Co., 5025-5O35 South
Wabash Ave. Chicago. ILL., D-l6l%
Charlevoix county herald., 1915-06-19

FOR SALE-sO ACRES LAND. ONE MILE
from Traverse City limits S45 per acre. +.
s. Madison. 1922 +. Front, Traverse City.
Mich. D-l6l"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-17
ToCK AND GRAIN PRICES GOOD DEMAND FOR c
ACTIVE TRADING
in LOCAL BONDS
Tone of Stock Market Firm
But Quiet - Recovery in
Rapid Transit.

There was little to discuss in the days
dealings on the Philadelphia Stock EX-
change. Resumption of business TINS
morning found an accumulation OF over
Sunday buying orders, due TO the return
of confidence among the general public
that this country Is not likely to go 10
war for some time at least.
The rise in Wall street prices was re-
fected here in United States Steel be-
high Valley Reading and Pennsylvania
Purely local issues for the most part
merely marked time. Cambria steel re-
covered in sympathy with United states
Steel, and 1ehigh Navigation was also
shade flrmer. The purchase of 100 shares
of Rapid Transit was sufficient to restore
the quotation to s, while Union Traction
also scored a substantial gain.
The bond list was relatively more active
than stocks. Cambria Steel scrip attract
ed considerable attention, the 1916 issue
ranging between 9S and 96, and the May,
1917 between 95 and %. Nearly 10000
changed hands today. One block OF l2,121
appeared on the tape. the largest single
sale yet made. Lehigh Navigation 4lts
were also in demand, as We're Phlla-
delphia Electric 4s and United RAIL
way 4s. The new Pennsylvanin F5s
changed hands for the fret time at 9I9s
some 5000 being taken. Although the In
vestment market has felt the uncertainty
of the international situation OF late 1t Is
by no means weak. and bond holders still
report a fair demand for high-grade is
sues. In the fact of the sinking OF the
Lustania May I, the last of the S65OOO.OOO
Pennsylvania Railroad general mortgage
AZ per cent. bonds were sold by Auhn
Loeb &. Co. in tho next three days, a
good part OF this Issue had been sold be-
fore the unfavorable news came; but the
$25, 100000 Argentine Government issue
was not offered until Monday of this
week. BY Friday night all of those hVe-
year per cent. notes had been disposed
of at 90, and the latter part of the selling
was In the face of cable dispatches to tho
effect that the Offering of similar
amount in London had been failure
Tho temporary stiffening of the money
market here following the Lusitania dis
nster appeared to have practically passed
away today. Commercial paper was
easier especially in New York, where
about 81 600 ono was sold at 3 per cent.
Here the choicest names are limited to
3lE and 3A per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-17
MARCH IRON EXPORTS

E5gS tSoSsd Ss iron Eon ns ee e al dye o@a
lD March. 1914. Exports IN March were s20.
S95974. compared with sic, 4sl, 1873 in Febru.
in March. lola, The largest increase was ~
the shipments OF machinery leNclusivs OF
sio65S. SOS against Sf,e9e iS7 in February and
Tisli Increased from SIS. ie7 in Fsbruary ~ %
$624, 4,925 in March. More than half million
were valued at S1,649,oI4 in March, com
pared with sl.o0liGOi In February and s9oI.-
Gains We're also shown in shipments o.
sheets and plates and pipes and fittings. Tin
plates and terne plates expanded more than
k300 900
In spite Of the. large quantities OF firearms
purchased in this country exports OF this
March they amounted to only S54bT16 against
S5Si col in February and S2.1bd,T5T IN
January.