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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

A professor at the University of
pennsylvania thinks we are ~prolonging
the war by sending supplies to Europe.
Also we are prolonging the lives of Q
large number Of helpless people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

A freakish bolt Of lighting complete
ty vaportzed more than 200 feet OF the
antennae OF a French wireless teIe.
graph station. then formed a ball
shich made a clean hole In 4 window
pane.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Anyway, the war In Europe has
saved civilization from the fashion of
wearing green or purple hair that
threatened to engulf 1t a short time
ago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
STRAYED OR STOLEN

from Sutton plantation on December
9Th, 1914, one dark mouse colored
mare mule, 4 or s years Old, Ia l-2
h nds high, with long bushy tail.
Information leading to her recovery
will be rewarded. G. V. FLOWERS,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Dogs donot complain because the,
have to BE- dyed to match the hues Of
their m~istssses' gowns. They might
have eerborn men and have had to
pay for tA gowns.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Heligolaid Is the English spelling
and Helgcand the German. 1t IL
only recently that the German spell
Ing has fond its way into the Amer
lean press, The London papers stick
to the foursyllable form.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

1t may be all very we'll for some to
belittle spelling, but there are cases
in which 1t becomes a matter of life
and death. Then no chances With
mistakes can be taken.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Woman is fused over by woman
during three periods of her life--when
she Is a baby, again when she is q
bride, and finally when she is a grand.
mother. Man is her only steady ad
mirer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
IMPROVED STAPLE COTTON
aEED FOR SALE,

| haW fer sale a few tons Of.
my imiroved II inch strong
Staple cotton Seed for sale at
5000 Yer ton. This cotton ma
lures e'rly ard yields equal TO.
averagr short cotton. Apply to-
Malones Keesler, or to
THOS. LUCAS,
Green weed, Missr
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
War Risks Reduced,

LondOn.-rhe government rate of
insurance Of cargoes against war risks
was reduced on Dec. 81. 1t was an.
nouuced, from one and one.half gui.
neas to one guinea per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Dead sen fruit may have ito faults
but It al be no more d~isccncerting
than the strawberry that is a luscious
red on top and q sour white under
meath.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

With the advent Of overcoat and
waistcoat weather, man receives the
welcome reinforcement of about nine
much needed pockets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Turin reports an earthquake. II
will have to do better than that to
compete with the other European
news centers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

There always IN opening for N.
other promising actor in the theater
of war,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

The man who blows his own horn
overmiich is apt to come out at the
little end of it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

The Inonent q young fellow knows
better wilt is right and what wrong
than his mother the lad 10 on thin
ice.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

faint an inch thick on money has
no trouble In getting takers these
days--if upon any day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

When we say a nia Is feather.
legged we mean that he Is chicken.
hearted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Though there be no opera this win.
ter, there will still be the phonograpt
records.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

The habit of being on time would
be all right ii the other fellow also
] ad 1t.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

We will know that the colleges are
open as soon as the football teams
begin to mobilize.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Rent, Share and Wages Con-
tract Blanks and Promisory Notes
for sale al the Commonwealth
office,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Report says a famine in cigarette
paper ~isReared. More war horrors!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

VIII the belligerents please give US
more information about themselves
and less about the enemy'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Avoid heat under the collar in your
war discussions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

haste makes waste, but 1t saves
rust.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Too many lazy men pose al mar,
tyrs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Most men reckon time by pay days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

After nme men start they are too
lazy to snp.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

!. Old ewspapers, Is cents per
hundred, at The Commonwealth
oiiice,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08
rurss Old Sores, othsf Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases. nc matter OF how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR.,
Porter's Antiseptic Healing OIL. II relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. ase, SOC. Il q,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-01-08

Love is sugar: near love is taiSy.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Nicholas EgentOn,

The funeral of Mich olas Egenton of Church street was held from his home tLis morning and at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church, Rev. Father Daly officiating. The funeral was largely attended and there were numerous floral offerings Interment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
 The pail bearers and flower bearers were all members of the Y. M. T. A. &. B. society, of which MT. Egenton was a member. The pail bearers were President William J. Kerin, Vice President Peter McCrann, Albert N. Volz Martin Welch, Frances Bass and J. J. O'Brien. The flower bearers were George Abbott and Christopher Donlin.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
Y. w. c. A. NOTES.

Mrs. Chester F. Hale will have the vesper service Sunday afternoon at 4:30. Tea will be served at 5:3O.
 The basketry and dressmaklng classes have started but registrations are still being made.
 This week will bring new set or activities Posters are out announcing a candy making course to prepare for the Christmas festivities, an En- glish literature class with an attrac- tive program, and new dancing and gymnasium classes for the club girls and school girls. Registrations are being made for all these classes
 Tonight is the night for the Hal lowe'en social for all members. 1t will be a masquerade and will be held in the new Guiding. Come and join in the fun:
 Come join our masquerade, In garments of a maid
 The garb of boy or man
 Is strictly under ban.
 If for costume you do lack Hang sheet upon your back"
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The Boys department will hold Halloween social tonight in the asso- citation building. Games will be played and refreshments will be served.
 Several members Of the account ancy class attended the lecture given by Charles A. Place of New York, in Hartford last night. His subject was Law, It's Needs by Business and Others" -'|
 The boys Bible class weekly supper was held last night.
 Joseph C. Andrews has been chosen leader of the Lewis Bible club.
 In the handball tournament last night, Relay defeated Retz in two games by scores of 21 to 13 and 21 to IS. Molyneux won two games from KalIgren, 21 to 15 and 21 to 16. Du- dack twice succumbed to Doyle, the scores being 21 to 20 and 21 to 19. The next round will start next week.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
FINANCIAL NEWS
AM. HARDWARE IS l ACTIVEON EXCHANG
Few Sales at t22-BTiStOl BFa|
 Somewhat Stronger Today

On the Hartford Stock Exchan' today American Hardware was md than ordinarily active, starting at II and going to 122. at which figurel few sales were made. The closil quotation was 119-122. Bristol Bra| came back somewhat stronger tll morning and at the opening of q market there were some sales maI at 75. Sales throughout the day wel made at from 73 to 75 and the closiI figures were 73 bid and 75 askd There was a noticeable falling off
 Niles Bemont-Pond, with sales ranI ing from 1855 to 190. American Bral is quoted at from 266 to 26S. No sal of >Scovill Manufacturing compaf were made here early today of al importance and that stock is sellir at 445. Standard Screw is quiet from BIO to 330. Landers. Frary
 Clark is offered at 62 with no taken New Departure sales range from 1s to 172, with those figures prevailir at the close of todays market. Nd Departure rights are quoted at 16 IS. Other stocks on the Hartford Es change remained quiet throughout th morning with isolated sales at pri vious figures. Colts continues to in the neighborhood of 915.
 The slight boost in American Hard --are stock this morning is said have been the result of reported ir creases in business orders and th belief that a possible termination d the war within the near future wouil aend. to send this stock upward.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
PAY s2,5OO ON NORTH PLACE.

AS a result of an active campaign by Rev. G. E. Pihl of the Swedish Bethany church, the church will be able to reduce by $2,500 the indebt- edness on the property bought some time ago on Franklin square. This is the old James S. North place and the original price was $15,000I When the place was bought S5,O00 was paid and Monday when $2,500 more will be paid the amount will have been reduced by half. Another payment of $2,5oO will be made May 1, 1916. The money was raised in an every member campaign, Rev. MT. Pihl per sonally conducting it.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
PRINCIPAL SHADE ELECTED,
Head of Local High School Chairman of Executive Committee of Assn.

Louis Shade, principal of the New Britain High school, was today elected chairman of the executive committee of the State Teachers as- sociation at the annual business meet ing held in Hartford: The newly elected president is Thomas H. Pat terson of Bristol, who succeeds Miss Elizabeth Cairns of Hartford.
 Other officers elected were: First vice president, Oscar L. Burdick, Stamford; second vice president, Cle- ment c. Hyde, Hartford; recording secretary William E. Parker, Port land; assistant recording secretary, M. Rachel Webster, New Haven; cor responding secretary Samuel P. Willard, Colche ester! treasurer. Ed ward B. Sellew, Thompsonville and auditor, Louis H. Stanley, Hartford. Executive committee: Fred l.. New ton, Norwich; Ira T. Chapman, Nor walk; D. c. Allen, North Haven and Julia A. Brazos, Middletown. S. J. Slawson was added to the finance committee.
 The holding of sectional conven- tions next year same as at present at Hartford, New Haven, New Lon don and Danbury was decided upon
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
100 MISSING; BRITISH
 WARSHIPS COLLIDE
Crash Occurs Off Gallipoli Peninsula l; Auxiliary Sweeper Hythe Sunk
 Says British Admiralty.

London, Oct. 30, 5:04 p. m.-One hundred men are reported missing after collision between the British auxiliary sweeper Hythe and another British warship off the Gallipoli Peninsula to which the Hythe was sunk.
 The announcement was made today in an official statement by the Brit ish admiralty as follows:
 During the night of Oct. 2S,29 H. M. S. Hythe, an auxiliary sweeper, Lieut. Commander Arthur Bird, was sunk after being in collision with an- other of his majesty's ships off the Gallipoli Peninsula.
 At the time of the collision she had on board about 250 men in ad- dition to her crew. One hundred are reported missing.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
ESTHER STANLEY
 CHAPTER PROGRAM
Mrs. William c. Hungerford Will Give Colonial Tea at Her Home on
 November ,.

On November 5 Mrs. William C. Hungerford will entertain Esther Stanley Chapter, D. A. R., at Colonial tea. Mrs. Hungerford and Miss Francis Whittlesey will act as hostesses and the former will talk on "A Colonial Episode" The seasons program follows:
 December 3-In the chapel of the First church; hostesses, Miss Elizabeth A. Andrews, Mrs. Mary $. Foster, Mrs. Rufus N. Hemingway, Mrs. Lusius O. Lusk, Miss Agnes Middlemas, Miss Mary Whittlesey; address, "One Hun James L. Tryon.
 January At 8 D. m Guests night; hostess, Mrs. Charles E. Nit chell; address, "A Revolutionary Heroine,'' by Mrs. Kate Upson Clark.
 February 4-Hostesses, Mrs. Stan ley T. Goss and Mrs William s. Rowland; short papers, Decorations for Valor: victoria Cross' (Eng- land,) Mrs. Clarence F. Bennett; Legion of Honor (F'rance), Mrs. George s. Talcott; 'Iron Cross" Germany, Mrs William P. Felt; 'Iron Crown Gtaly), Mrs. Emery w. Maier
 March 3-Hostesses, Mrs. H. Dayton Humphrey and Miss Flora l.. Humphrey, paper, "The First Organ" by Miss Alice Norton, mu- sical program in charge of Mrs. William H. Booth.
 April 7-Hostesses, Mrs. Frank J. Porter; address, state regent, Mrs. Julia Laidlaw Buel; paper, ''The Great Seal," by Mrs. Buel B. Bas- sette.
 May 5-Mrs James s. North ! hostess; reports from delegates to twenty-fifth continental congress; annual reports and election of of- ficerS.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
MORE BRITISH GOLD HERE.

New York, Oct. 30.-Two hundred cases, containing the equivalent of $5,000, ,000 in British sovereigns, were received at the assay office today for the account of J. P. Morgan and com pany. Late yesterday over 100 cases, containing $2,750,000 were delivered at the assay office by the Guaranty Trust company. It is understood that fully s25,0OO,000 additional British gold will come from Canada for Nor gan and company during next week Tn several instalmentS.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

but the selling movement of the past two or three weeks has strengthened the technical posit'o cf the market and the diversion of attention to the railroads and better class of indus trials has irau1uratcd new and sa1er b1ying movement. The prospect TOT the last two classes of securities con tirues satisfactory, and on pronounced reactions such securities should prove a good purchase. Money is easy; gen. eral trade is improving; investment funds apl ear to be plentiful, and an undertonc of genuine confidence pre- vails in nearly all departments of bus inesc activity.
 HENRY CLEWS.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
City Hen1s

Helen F. Traver has sold property on Bassett street to Dehlia G. McCabe.
 The payroll of the water department for the past week amounted to $234.31
 Burritt Grange will hold a Hal loween party this evening in the nature of a masquerade in Judd's hall.
 Superintendent of Clerks James B. Grace will resume. his duties at the postoffice next Monday. He has been on a vacation.
 Through Cox & Dunn, Carl Ebbesen today sold his property on South Bur- ritt strt> to Torrance H. O'BAen.
 Michael and Mary Rostowski have sold to Peter and Joseph Ohs of Farming land and buildings on Horace street.
 A recent analysis of the city water taken by Chemists Davenport and Keeler shows it to be in good condi- tion with low percentage of ammon- ias and an absence of injurius nitrites and sewage organisms.
 F. S. Pohanka, head of the service department of the Chevrolet Motor Car company, is the guest of Aaron G. Cohen, the local agent, and will remain here a week in the interests of the company.
 Hi Henry's character minstrels have been engaged to furnish the en- tertainment at the Red Mems fair in Torrington on Thanksgiving eve. The trip will be made by auto truck and all who wish to accompany the minstrels should notify the manager as soon as possible.
 The Phenix minstrels will rehearse Monday morning at g o'clock.
 Dancing, Viking Fair, Bungalow, 10c.-advt.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Old Saybrook are guests of friends here
 Members of the Methodist church attended the meeting of the Methodist Social Union at the North church in Hartford last night. Professor C.. M. Deutcher of Wesleyan gave talk on "The Present Conflict of Ideals in Europe"
 Professor Gerhart Alexis, organist at the Swedish Lutheran church, will take part in a concert in New Haven next Tuesday.
 Among New Britain people at the Colgate football game at New Haven today are Edward Glass, MT. and Mrs. Guy Hutchinson, Dr. George W. Dunn, Dr. Carl J. Hart, E. w. Eddy, Stanley Eddy and Elliott Por- ter.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
CIVILIANS FIGHT TROOPS.

London, Oct. 30, 12:35 D. m.-A Reuter- despatch from Petrograd says:
 When in a jealous search for metals which had been communicated by the authorities the Germans be- gan to strip Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches in Wilma, they were opposed by an enormous crowd of citizens armed with bombs and gren- ades. The struggle between the in- habitants and the Germans in which many soldiers and civilians were killed, lasted two days"
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
AFTER NEW HAVEN ROAD.

Hartford, Oct. 30.-Complaints based on the observations of Govern ment Inspectors J. F. McArdle and James Hurlburt have been filed in the United States courts in five coun- ties brought by the government through District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy against the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad com pany charging violation, of the fed eral safety appliance act
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
FATHER AND SON FIGHT.
bunger Member of Dixon Family
 urls Jelly Glass at Parental Parent.

Patrick and Richard Dixon of bxing street, father and son respec- kely, were arrested by Officer Mi Sael Meehan today on charge of
 saulting each other. They will be Zen a hearing in the police court sonday morning.
 Following a heated argument at 3e Dixon domicile the son is al-
 kedfto have picked up jelly glass Nd hurled it with unerring aim at k fathers head. The father has
 8oad cut on the head and big lump 8der the eye.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
.GTRI LOSES MONEY.

RTenEyears-old Elizabeth Webber of kerlook, tearfully told the police ts noon that she had lost $4.06 be- cen her home and Main street. She 3d been sent to a downtown drug bre to buy some medicine for her
 bther and returning she lost the sange.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
RUSSIANS OFF FOR
 BULGARIAN COAST
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the way toward the great Serbian arsenal at Kraguyevatz. Rome reports that the Serbian capital has been re- moved ito a certain point"
 King George Better.
 It is reported unofficially that King George, who was injured on Thurs day by a fall from his horse, passed good day yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
SCHOOL PLAN ABANDONED.

On account of lack of interest the Y. M. T. A. x B. society has decided not to continue it's evening school this winter. The school was conducted last winter with success but this year not enough members signifed their intention of attending to make it worth while.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
RECKLESS DRIVER ARRESTED.

aPyrezak Lawrence, produce ped 3er. was arrested by officer Rival Rs aoon on a charge of reckless living. It is alleged that Lawrence love his team down Commercial Feet and into Center street at such
 3reckIess rate of speed that he ran
 $wn a messenger boy, smashing
 youngsters bicycle and narrowly
 eaping doing the boy bodily injury.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
TeutOnic Forces Advance.

Berlin, Oct. 30, via London, 5:02 D. m-Continued progress for the Teu- tonic forces invading Serbia is re- ported in today's official statement by army headquarters. One thousand Serbians have been taken prisoner and three cannon captured.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
NATIONAL MILK DAY.

Washington, Oct. 3O.-congress will Dc asked to set apart day to be obl served as National MIX Day" Thid was decided upon at the closing session here last night of the Tnterna- tionaI Association of Milk Inspectors.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
MEXICANS ON EVE
 OF BIG BATTLI
(continued From First Page.)

who live all together with childre1 and animal pets. including mani dogs.
 The girls, whose only insignia conI sists of white cloths wrapped in turI ban fashion about their heads. and six ''practicantes, or hospital stel wards, are the only assistants of Drs| Hollingsworth and Harrison.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
|oRNELh DEFEATS HARVARD.

Eanbridge Mass, Oct. 30.-Cornell
 lay won the cross country run from
 lrvard by 9 score, of 35 to 76. Wind lgle of Cornell was the first to fin
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30
FURTHER ADVANCES
 ON STOCK MARKET
SpeCialtieS and Rails Features Of
 Short Session

New York, Oct. 3o.-Regardless or heavy selling for profits, today's stock market rose we'll above yesterday $ strong close. Realizing was largely neutralized by further covering or sbort commitments. United States Steel again led the market, rising 3-4 to ss IA. Anaconda was the next most active stock, gaining point at the new record of S3 7-8. Union Pacl- fc and Southern Pacific were the chief features of the railway list. New York Central, Norfolk and western and Chesapeake and Ohio also were in demand, but Canadian Pacific was under pressure. Various specialties, notably automobile stocks, were high CT. The closing was strong. Bonds were strong.
 New York, Oct. 30, Wall St., 1o:3O a. m.-Yesterday's general advance was resumed at the opening or today stock market, the rise taking in rails as we'll as specialties, although the latter were prominent. Studebaker, General Electric, Baldwin Locomotive, Lackawanna Steel and Maxwell Motors were higher by 1 to points. Coppers also were active and mod erately higher, Anaconda rising S-4 to tho new record of S3 3-4 United States Steel opened with 7,500 shares at ss, an overnight gain of 1-2, soon advancing another quarter Reading, New York Central and Canadian Pa- cific were the strong features of the railway group. General Motors rose 21 1-2 to 377.
 New York Stock Exchange quota lions furnished by Richter & Co.,. members of the New York Stock Ex-
New Britain herald., 1915-10-30

New York Stock Exchange quota lions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. W. Eddy.
 Oct 30 1q1b
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-05
GRAND PRIZE FOR
LOCAL LIGHTING
Welsbach Company Gets Highest
Award at Panama-Pacific
Exposition.

A dispatch from San Francisco an
nounces the award of the grand prize
the highest honor within the gift of
the exposition-to the Welsbach COM
pany of Gloucester, New Jersey, for
their entire exhibit of gas mantles
and lighting appliances. According to
the schedule of prizes, the grand prize
is awarded only to exhibits considered
100 points excellent-or perfect Next
in distinction is the medal of honor;
then the gold medal the silver medal,
and honorable mention.
The distinguished honor of the
grand prize was awarded solely to the
Welsbach company in the collective
gas exhibit, including exhibitors from
all over the world
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-07-05
COAST Gun CAN
BE FIRED 81 MILES

Washington. d. c., July 5.-The
shots fired into the French seaport
town of Dunkirk yesterday from a
large weapon or weapons in a land
fort on the German line in Flanders,
situated somewhere near Nieuport, at
a 20 to 90 mile range, are declared by
American army experts TO have con-
stituted the greatest long-range firing
ever accomplished in actual warfare
There are several recorded instances.
however, Of such longrange firing
with powerful artillery in time of
peace, once in England during the
Queen Victoria jubilee celebration,
when. according to a statement made
by an ordnance expert today, British
9.2-inch gun was fired across water a
distance of about q miles, and sew
eral instances of such long-range
gunnery have been recorded on Ger
man proving grounds.
Elaborate confidential computations
of what might be accomplished by |
firing certain American weapons at
an angle of 45 degrees have recently
been worked out by the experts for a
number of guns of varying calibre.
both coast defense guns and mortars.
The most powerful of these in ex-l