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The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The Henderson g. Baird Hardware
Co.. one Of the staunchest hardware
establishments in the State, has a
half-page announcement of practical
and appropriate articles which will
make useful and appreciated gifts for
the holidays, They invite an in
spection of their great stock at your
hands.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
E. X. Myrick and The Ford

Our enterprisng and energetic
fellow citizen, L. K Myriek, has few
words to say to you about the ever
reliable Ford car in this paper. His
Garage is up-to-now and repairs are
done right. He has a complete line
Of auto accessories and appreciates
the liberal patronage he is receiving.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Alice Cafe.

The Alice Cafe calls the attention
Of our readers to their superior ser
vice in this issue of The Common
wealth. This popular cafe serves to
its many customers the very best of
everything to be had in this and
other markets, and their prices are
reasonable. Read their advertise
ment and give them a trial.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Inc popular cash dry goods store
o, Stern Bros. Co, calls the attention
pl our readers to the many splendid
bargains they are Offering for the
mondays These reliable and enter
pr'sing gentlemen are enjoying a
l'"enlhcent business, and we wish
lof them continued success.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Schaper Stores Co.

The Schaper Stores Co. are regular
advertisers Of weekly bargains in our
paper, but this week they are offering
big lot of goods suitable for holiday
gifts at remarkably low prices, and
will appreciate share Of your trade.
Call and see them at the old Dahmer
store on Carrollton Avenue. ..
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The attractive advertisement of the
Greenwood Lumber Company speaks
for itself. Manager J. B. Webb and
Secretary-Treasurer II. W. Virden
are always on their jobs, and are well
pleased with the rapidly increasing
volume Of business their splendid firm
Is enjoying.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Bernstein Co.

Bernstein's Mems Wear of Quality
always have the quality furnishings
to back every word in their advertise
ments. Splendid suggestions are
given in their hlf,page; and If you are
in a quandsry as to what to give
'him". az inspection Of their tasty
display will relieve your mind.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
POSTED.

Notice is hereby given that all of my
lands in Leflore county, Miss, are
Posted against Peddlers, Hunters and
Trespassers of all kinds, and that all
persons caught trespassing on same
will be prosecuted to the fullest extent
Of the laws. w. l.. CRAIG,
Dec. l5, 1915. Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Manager Scott Crull extends greet
ings to one and all to call at the
Crumont, "The Busy Spot of Green
wood" and buy something in candies
or cigars For themselves and their
friends during the holidays. They
are always busy, but are anxious to
do more business and will alawys give
you the glad hand.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Stein Grocery Co.

The tempting half-page announce
neut Of the many good things this
dcscryedly popular grocery firm have
in store for their customers during
the holidays speaks eloquently for it.
self Manager Ike Stein is a born
grocery merchant, and assisted by a
corps of courteous statesmen, is ever
on the elert to please his firms vast
number of patrons.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
J. F. Melton, Grain and Provi

}. F. Melton, Grain and Provisions.
This splendid wholesale establish.
ment has enjoyed most satisfactory
patronage for quite a number Of
years, which has been justly merited
by uniform, fair and square dealings
with its customers. Mr.. Melton
makes specially of grain and pro-
visions and all kinds Of feedstuffs, and
is always pleased to give you quota
tions on your needs in this line. He
and his courteous assistants invite
you to call and see them when in the
city.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The vast display of Christmas
novelties at the Stein Book Co. is
simply bewildering, and old Santa
really is making headquarters in the
popular establishment. Mr.. Leon
Stein, the courteous manager, extends
a cordial invitation to one and all to
come and inspect his pretty stock.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The general insurance agency Of
W. M. Peteet is so we'll and favorab-
ly known to the people of Greenwood
and Leflore county that it is not
necessary to make special mention of
the many good qualities Of the man,
and the large number of reliable
companies he represents. He gives
careful attention to all business en-
trusted to his agency, and you can
absolutely depend upon all represen-
tations made by him
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
FRED MCBRIDE.

Mr.. G. L. Mcbride is in receipt o1
the following letter, dated Dec. End
from Congressman Humphreys rela.
tive to the whereabouts of his son
Fred.
Mr.. G. L. Mcbride, Greenwood, Miss.
Dear Sir:
have taken pleasure In ordering
sent to you the publications which
you requested in your letter of
November goth addressed to me at
Greenville.
remember writing to you in July
telling you of the report which the
Navy Department made about Fred.
1t was as follows:
"The records of the Department
show that Fred Mcbride, landsman
for yeoman, was discharged from the
U. IS s. Constellation at Newport,
Rhode Island, February 18th, 1912
with bad conduct discharge for
absence from station and duty with
out permission.
The Department has no knowledge
Of his whereabouts since his dis
charge"
| am very sorry that have been
unable to obtain any further news
Of him for you.
With best wishes,
Very truly, etc,
BEN HUMPHREYS.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

This staunch banking house is en-
Joying phenomenal success, and their
capable officers deserve the great
volume of business which they are
receiving They do banking business
on strictly safe and sound basis, and
Always guard well the interests of
their patrons.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
WEAK, SORE LUNGS
q n,@oroJ U,o uoo1%h pu Vinn1

Camden, N. -" l had deep seated
cough, was rundown, and my lungs We're
weak and sore. / had tried everything
suggested without help. One eve
ming | read about Vinol and decided
to try it. Soon ! noticed an improve.
ment. | kept on taking it and today !
am well man. The soreness is all
gone from my lungs, ] do not have any
cough and have gained fifteen pounds"
- FRANK HILLMAN.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis and for all
weak, rundown conditions.
s. l.. Raines, Druggist, Greenwood.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Delta Steam Laundry.

This modernly equipped and ex-
tensive establishment is credit to
Greenwood and the Delta, and deser-
YES the liberal patronage its propria-
tor, j. Scott, and manager, Walter l.,
Scott, are receiving. They have !
card in this issue which everyone
should read and heed. Their service
Is AL and they are entitled to the
home business, and we should al do
our duty BY giving II To them.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

The Greenwood Theatre extends
greetings to their friends and patrons
in this issue Of The Commonwealth.
Manager P. E. Schilling believes in
giving the public the very best to be
had in theatrical and motion picture
attractions, and this is the secret Of
the splendid success of the Greenwood
Theatre. This is one Of the best con-
Quoted play houses in the State, and
we wish for its owners continuous
success.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
c. E Wright Ice a Coal Co.

This staunch institution is we'll and
favorably known throughout the
Delta for their prompt service and
the high quality Of thir products.
They make the best of everything in
ice, soft drinks and ice cream---and
sell the highest grade Goals to be
had at living prices. If you want the
best service and the highest quality
trade with this staunch company.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Robert Herman

The advertisement Of Robert Her
mans big wholesale and retail dry
goods store appears in this paper. He
Is one of the most substantial busi-
ness men in the Delta, and deservedly
enjoys an immense trade. The peo-
pie have confidence in all representa-
tons made by him.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
d. c. Peteet & Bro.

This is one Of the pioneer firms Of
the Queen City of the Delta, and
Messrs. d. c. and Arch peteet have
always enjoyed the confidence of the
public, as well as a successful bust,
ness. Their large and stylish line OF
gents furnishings cannot be excelled
anywhere, the prices are right, and
you can get something for holiday
gifts at their store which will be
useful and appreciated.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Wilson Furniture Co,

On the third page Of our handsome
cover sheet will be found the announ-
cement of the continuation of the
big 80 Day Sale Of the Wilson
Furniture Co, This sale will last un-
til Dec. 31st, and an unusually big
lot Of real bargains in furniture and
house furnishings is being offered
the public during this money-raising
sale.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Crull's Shoe Store

This exclusive shoe establishment
is one Of the niftiest establishments
to be found anywhere, and the genial
proprietor, G. R. Crull, knows the
business from A to z. He advertises
in The Commonwealth every week in
the year and is well satisfied with the
results. In this issue he offers some
sensible suggestions for Xmas gifts,
which you should read carefully.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Ashcraft & Wells.

The firm of Ashcraft & Wells is
one of the best general insurance
concerns in the State, and these
gentlemen give their close, careful
personal attention to all business en-.
trusted to them. They represent
quite number of the strongest COM
panies in existence, and will appre.
ciate a share of your insurance bust.
ness.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
l.. N. Chandler, Druggist.

One Of our most popular citizens
and capable druggiCsg IL l.. N. Chand-
er, who thanks the public in this
issue for their liberal patronage
during the past year and solicits a
continuance Of same in the future.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Greenwood has one of the most
talented and highly accomplished
photographers in the South in the
person of Mrs. Lillian Spurrier. She
has some Christmas locals in this
issue which you should read and heed.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

Garrard Barrett asks the public for
some of their drug business, and he
deserves it. lie is always prompt,
polite and accurate, and you can de-
pend upon his treating you right in
all dealings. Read his card
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Dantone's Sanitary Shop.

John Dantone's Sanitary Barber
Shop is receiving a most liberal share
Of the public patronage. His place
is as neat as pin, he employs the
very best tonsorial artists and gives
hrst-class service. Read his card
and give him call.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
|. T. Mcintyre Drug Co.

This is one Of the staunchest drug
companies in the State, and they
carry full and complete line of
everything to be found in first-class
drug store. They have just moved
into their newly and splendidly
equipped quarters at the corner Of
Howard and Washington Streets, and
would be pleased to have you call and
see them.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

me Kimbrough Auto Company
cans special attention to the many
. arneles they have in stock for the
holidays which will make useful and
appreciated gifts. You are invited
70 inspect their stock Of automobile
accessories while holiday shopping.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

message to the public ON the subject
Of nifty clothes in this paper. Mr..
kantor thoroughly understands the
clothing business, and can be depend
ed upon to give you the best values
Tor your money ut all times.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

;urss Old Sores, Gthsr Ramllies Won't Cure
The worst cases, no matter Of how long standing
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Di
porters Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieve,
Pain and Heals ct the Same time. 2Sc, soc, $40
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
J. Kantor, clo,h;.r

! The ever aifabls and enterprisins
J. Ksntor has : hrist but iupOrtant
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17

FOR SALE On payments like rent,
or for rent ut reasonable rate, 2-story
house in Austin & Wright Addition:
ring No. 44S or call at Greenwood Lum.
Der Co.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
FOR SALE.

1914 Model Ford, in first class shape.
Run about 5000 miles. Tires in fine
condition. Will sell for $500 cash.
g. 5-Passenger Touring Car.
See or phone A. w. Stevens, Green
wood, Miss.
The commonwealth., 1915-12-17
Insure your Cotton and Cot.
ton Seed with W. N. Peteet,
the insurance Man.
RUN DOWN.

RUN DOWN.
If you are run down, cant eat, nc
appet tite, YOU need
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
Vermont Postmasters.

+. y. Herriek was recently removed
as postmaster at IIighgate and Charles
W. Steele named in his stead. Other
Vermont appointments made recently
are as follows: Nellie A. Cabins. at
Morgan Centre; Arthur Fl. Snow at
Northfield Falls; Samuel D. Paul at
West Fairlee; B. n. Bachelor. at Saint
Adams Bay; Beatrice +. Goslant at
Lanesboro; and Clayton r. Bicknell.
at Lincoln, the last FIVE being reap.
pointments. =
Other incumbents, all presumably
Republicans, who have been reappoint.
ed as fourth class postmasters in Yer.
mont; George B. Wallace, Ease Rye.
gate: William w. Adams, Moscow;
Frank G. Wyman, Peru; Edna A. Day,
Ripton; Albert J. Griffin, Sheffield:
Fred 6. Spaulding, Sherburne; Mary
Beale, South Barre; Mary \. Cooley,
South Dorset; Henry f. French. Tn.
ION Village and Leslie u Thornton,
West Barnet.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
INTERNAL MACHINES
IN BATTLESHIP COAL
Startling New Theory in England
About the Blowing Up of the Bull
wark and Formidable.

NEW YORK, Feb Some strange
stories. which are going the rounds
in England concerning the real expla-
nation of the sinking OF the British
battleships Formidable and Bulwark.
were brought here by a passenger ar
irving on the Franconia. Many of
these are wild tales, but no doubt at
taches to the fact that the British au-
thorities are considerably concerned
over. the. result of official inquiries in
to the causes of the two disasters.
Owing to the similarity of the CIR
leumstances surrounding the destruction
of both vessels, secret inquiries were
said to have been ordered by Lord
Fisher himself, in addition to the or
binary official inquiries. Some strange
facts from these investigations were
brought TO light.
Sheerness is a coaling station on the
east coast, and the majority of the
north Sea squadron and Channel fleet
coal here The Bulwark had just fin
ished or was Just finishing coaling
when she was blown up III Sheerness
harbor. Following her usual custom.
the Formidable coaled at Sheerness,
too and it was only matter OF a day
after leaving the harbor that shesank
III tHt fHdulltl VIZ " baf
Official explanations that subma-
marine sank here were given out. bur
according 10 the privately expressed
views of Il responsible official of the
naval department. the real explanation
is much more startling. Private in
vestigations, it is said, showed that the
lexplosion in both eases occurred III the
local bunkers, and circumstances point
ad IN tha noSSihilitX that the diSaStp or.
might have been caused by inferno
machines
4 Going still further, it was discov
cred that the actual work OF coalin4
the two battleships was carried out b,
thesame gang Of coalers. Upon this
discovery suspicious, Of course. were
only natural and the eoaling gang wa
at. once rounded up ana placed unde
i. detention. Investigations are still pro
ceeding on the assumption OF the pres
ence of spies, but nothing has been al
lowed to be published in the English
papers of the course Of events. OWN,
to the fact that the British authorize
do not desire the Germans 10 hav
, knowledge of the trend of the inquir
les In these circumstances the GeI
, man acquescence in the submarin
, story as the cause Of the disasters i
Obvious. for if any such plot a. is sus
> pected is in existence. the German pla
, would naturally be TO divert attentio
: from the real facts Since this start
ling discovery. the passenger said til
British authorities had ordered STRIFE
2 watch to be kept on al coaling port
2 conditions of coaling. and the person
= mel of the gangs engaged in the worl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
DEMOCRATS DESERT
SHIP PURCHASEkBILL
Nine Voted with Republicans Yester-
day-President Confers with Pro
gressive Republicans

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81 Responding
TO an influence apparently greater than
that OF President Wilson the pledge
Of their party caucus, seven Democratic
nited States senators last night ioin-
ca with tho Republican minority III ac-
comprising the momentarv rejection of
the Ship Purchase Bill, which may be
made permanent ON final test TO-DAY.
The seven Democratic insurgents are:
James 4. @ 'Gorman Of New York. John
II. Bankhead Of Alabama, johnson III.
Camden OF Kentucky. James r clarke
of Arkansas, Thomas ". iardwick of
Georgia, Gilhert n Hitchcock Of Ne
braska, James X. Nardaman ot Mis-
sssippi.
Following the revolt 81 these men.
the Republicans. under the leadership
Of. Elihu Root. united in the prcdic-
ton that the bin viii be completely
rejected.
The loyal Democratic senators. - in
number. while not san2uine 81 over
coming obstacles now standing IN the
/ way of the measure. are hopeful Of re-
/ claiming AT least three of their party
Colleagues and Of turning their appar
| emit dcfeat into victory.
/ The Republican senator's who hav,
made the fight OF the British American
shipping trust a> binding a party obi
CATION as the Democrats had uadt
their support OF it are rather more con
fdent in their prediction &c defeat
! than the friends of the administration
Of the bills ultimate passage.
While the administration senate
/ Democrats caucused today TO reorgan
ize their shattered line aud renew tn,
/ fight for the ship bill President vii
son conferred with progressive Repub
hean senators AZ the White Huus,
seeking a basis 10 make the bill agree
able to enough OF that wing and fiji
the gap caused by the sudden dehec
tion Of nine Democratic votes in YES
terday : sensational coup. When TIL
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES senators threw tn,
measure into the shadow of defeat
One OF the strong possibilities of
basis of compromise was that decla
ration of the principle might be incor
porated IN the bill saving the govern
ment intended to buy no ships whicl
would involve controversies with tn
European belligerents. but that /
would be so framed as not to surronde
any Of the rights Of the United States
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
FELL CINE HUNDRED FEET.
Joseph Rochela Killed in the Marble
Quarry in West Rutland.

RUTLAND, Feb >. II Joseph Roeh-
ela. 20. an Italian. while irving 70 get
some boards from an old ladder 70
build fire. slipped aud fell from a
ledge into the Patten marble quarry
at West Rutland Yesterday and was in
stantly killed
Roehela WAS an employee of the
Vermont Marble COMPANY The dis
tance from rho ledge to the fioor of the
quarry whore hc struck was about TOO
feet. 1t is Thought thar 4 board which
he was irving 10 iislodgc broke sud
denly and caused tho rail-.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
BRIGHT WEATHER COMING.
Ground Hog Has No Chance to See
Shadow i'll Today's Storm.

WASHINGTON. Feb 2-The grun,
hog has no chance to see his shadow
anywhere i'm the east when he comes
out today, and according to tradition
that means six weeks of bright days t
follow. The eastern edge of the Mis-
sissippi valley storm 9eached Boston
early today and at dawn snow was fall
ing over the greater part Of New Eng
land with moderate gales on the coast
As the snow was fifos and dry there
was very little. interruption in wire
traffic up to noon and only slight de
lays on the railroads and street can
lines. An increase in the severity OF
the storm before night was anticipated
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
THRILLING PHoToPLAY.
"413'' Has Most Sensational Climax of
ANY Picture Shown Here.

The photoplay, ALB, which will be
shown at the Princess theatre Friday. Feb.
,. under the auspices Of. Leo council,
Knights of Columbus is sensational
vitagraph in three parts and center4
around wealthy diamond merchant who
leads double life, NIB being the name
he is. known by in secret life.
Without exception, it Is the strongess
photoplay and has the most thrilling and
sensational climax of any picture ever seen
in Brattleboro. The fact that tins picture
alone ran for SIX solid weeks III one q
New Works best picture houses speaks for
itself. The sale of tickets indicates that
this picture will be shown to crowded
houses both afternoon and evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02

islauS national forest. in California.
and which welded enough actual lum-
Ter ta hnild gooa-sized suburban
frame house. The free scaled Is .933
board feet and was valued NJ 1925 a
thousand feet.
Not many trees contain enough lnm-
ber 10 build "a two-foot hoard walk
nearly TWO miles long. jand this i he
lieNcd 10 10 the Hrst ease on record In
which single cree felled in national
forest was valued ~ almost 500 on
the stump. although national forcsr
timber j. frequently sold ~ consider
ably higher rates
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
WHITE SLAVE DECISION.
Supreme Court Finding May Make
Prosecutions Difficult

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The feder-
al white slave law was interpreted yes
terdav by the supreme court as au-
tho1izing the indictment Of woman,
transported in violation of the law, as
co-conspirator with the person who
caused her to be transported. Justice
Holmes, announcing the court opin-
ion, intimated that woman could be
indicted also if she engaged in a con
spiraev to have herself transported
with a view to blackmail. Justice Day
coneurred The dissenting justices con
tended the majority decision had cut
away the constitutional support of the
law. Supreme court lawyers skilled in
the administration Of the act were of
the opinion that the decision would
have the effect of making prosecutions
very difficult.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
COYOTES SPREAD RABIES.
Hundreds Of Cattle Bitten by Rabid
Wild Animals

WASHINGTON. Feb. >. The
spreading OF rabies by infected Gov
otts among cattle grazing 10 the na-
tional forests has assumed grave us
pcet according - report received liz
tile forest service from the district
forester in charge OF the forests in
Washington ami Oregon Numerous
townships in eastern Oregon, it is re-
nortcl haFc ordered thar all DOES le
nnlzlei lest those that have been bit
ron hv raiii rovote~ develop HYDRO
phohia and attaek humans or domcs-
IS :uim'lS
Efforts are being made by the state
authorities of Oregon 10 stol, the
spread uf hyiropsohia bv this means
7nd o.liccrs 81 tic forest service arJ
cooperating ia attempts - Kill of the
.os-etes In one ropntv ulene n los.
7 atfr hr;rt a cattle Is ciEirecd 4
did eovutcs.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
Color Effect on Dew.

Dew Is a great respeeter of colors.
Take pieces OF glass or board and
paint them yellow. green, red and
black. Expose them at night and it
will be found that the yellow will be
covered with moisture, tho green Will
be damp. but that the red and black
Will be perfectly dry.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
CHARGE OF TREASON.
Grandson of Paai Kruger Committed
for Trial. in. South Africa.

PRETORIA, via Tondon, Feb 2,
l0.l9 i. m.--Pieter Grobler. member
Of the parliament Of the Gnlon u
South Africa and Il grandson Of pau.
Kruger, has been committed for trial
on a charge of treason.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-02-02
AMUSEMENT NOTES.
WALKER INTERLoeuToR.
Well Known Electrician Says Minstrel
Jokes viii Not BE Moth Eaten.

Horton d. Walker. the interIocutor
of the Brottleboro Baseball Min~trelS
ito he given in the Auditorium Feb ~
and II. retired some years ago from
minstrelsy, hut promises come