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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
BUSINESS MEN HAVE LITTLE
HOPE OF SETTLING STRIKE
situation in New York Daily Grows Worse To
day Last Day of Grace for Sediment Call
General Strike For Tomorrow.
BIG BATTLE RACES.
(By Associated Press. !,

unions for settlement Of the dispute.
II today's conferences fail to find
a plan of settlement labor leaders
threaten to issue the call tomorrow
for general sympathetic strike to
begin Monday.
The citizens committee has little
hope of success.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
VIOLENT ATTACKS REPULSED.
(By Associated Press.)
Paris, Sept. 21.-Repulse Of vic.
lent attacks by the Bulgarians on Kai.
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 21.-Seventy-ive
business men organized as commit
tee tried to persuade labor leaders to-
day to refrain from declaring a gen.
eral strike in sympathy with the
street railway employees. This is the
last day of grace given by the labor
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
BRYAN STUMPING FOR WILSON
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Rock Springs, Wyo., Sept. 21.-Wil-
liam j. Bryan started on his second
days tour Of Wyoming today in sup
port Of President Wilson and the
Democratic ticket. In a speech here
last night he warned the Democratic
women to beware of Republican
trickery."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
WILSON HARD AT
WORK ON PLANS
President Will Address New Jersey
Men at Shadow Lawn on
Saturday.
(By Associated Press.)

Long Branch, Sept. 21.-President
Wilson worked today on his official
correspondence and plans for his cam
paign. Arrangements have been made
at Shadow Lawn for large crowd
Saturday when the President will ad-
dress delegation of New Jersey
business men.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
GUILTY OF FALSIFYING HIS
REPORTS.
(By Associated Press

Ft. Smith, Ark, Sept. 21.-Cashier
Ball and assistant Cashier Dowd, of
the defunct American National Bank,
of this city, pleaded guilty today to
falsifying reports, to the comptroller
Of the currency Of the banks condi-
ton.
President Boone, indicted on SINH
lar charges, is now on trial. The bank
closed last March. Investigation
showed a shortage of $4,000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Sept. 21.-The French have
made another big gain in the Verdun
sector, where they captured two
trenches and 100 prisoners south Of
the Thiaumont works, the war Office
announced today. They also gained
a hundred yards east Of Fort Vaux
and in the Capitrewood. Bad wealth
er has halted operations on the Som
me front.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
IS TAKEN FROM
JAIL AND HUNG
Masked Men at Olathe, Okla, Break
Into Jail and Get Alleged
Murderer.
(By Associated Press J

Olathe, Okla, Sept. 21.-Bert Dud-
ley, charged with the murder of Hen
ry Muller, an aged German, and his
wife, was taken from Jail here early
today by masked men and hanged to
a telephone pole.
The sheriff was overpowered and
the Jail doors battered down.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
~ ARE SUCCESSFUL IN DESPERATE BATTLE WITH ALLIES ON THE MACEDONIAN FRONT
FIFTEEN POINT
RISE IN COTTON
Both New York and New Orleans
Markets Advance Is Points
Spots Up.

Both the New York and New Or
leans cotton markets closed at an ad-
vance of Is points this afternoon.
Spots showed an advance of Is
points at New York and IL at New
Orleans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
FRENCH MAKE ANOTHER Big
GAIN ON THE VERDUN FRONT
Two Trenches Captured From the Germans South
Of Thiaunont Works and a Hundred Yards
East Of Fort Vaux Alsa Taken.

patch today says that $50 Socialists
have been arrested in Berlin on the
ground that they are concerned in the
agitation against the war. Although
over military age they are said to
have been sent to the front.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Thursday.

Forecast for Thursday.
Alabama and Mississippi-Fair and
somewhat cooler.
Louisiana--Partly cloudy.
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas-Gen-
orally fair, cooler.
Enthusiastically fair, warmer.
Georeia-Fair and warmer.
Florida---Fair.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
PLAN TRIAL OF
B;lI|I||eKluAILERS ;l|I
Federal Agentss Conference Decide
to Prosecute Mrs. Klirpcr FIRST.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 21.--The confer
ence of Federal Agents Investigating
thes so-called blackmailers syndicassy
continued at the Department of JUS
tice tdoay. The Department has prac-
tically decided to institute the first
campaign of prosecution against the
alleged blackmailers, with the trial of
Mrs. Regina Klipper, Of Philadelphia,
in the Federal Court at New York
City.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
SENATOR VARDAMAN HERE.

Senator Jas. X. Vardaman arrived
in Greenwood this morning for a
brief visit to the family of his broth
er, U. s. Marshal W. S. Vardaman,
and to other relatives and friends.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
HEAVY COUNTER ATTACKS.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
London, Sept. 21.-The Germans
launched heavy counter attacks last
night on British positions on the Som
me front, the war office announced to-
dcy. New zeal and troops repulsed
the Germans with severe losses.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
HUGHES IN INDIANA.
(By Associated Press. !

(By Associated Press.)
Milwaukee, Sept. 21.-Charles
Hughes left Milwaukee today for a
trip through Idiana on which he
contemplates making twelve address
es, including a speech tonight at
Richmond.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
REVOLUTION ON ISLAND,
(Bv AsSociated Press

Paris, Sept. 21.-A revolution on
the Greek Island of Crete is reported
in Havas dispatches from Athens.
The revolutionists have proclaimed a
provisional government.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
J. R. HUGHES, Supt. Of Ed.

Hon. s. Joe Owen, Of New Albany,
Miss, and Mr.. M. G. Tyler, Of Bir.
mingham, Ala., representing the
Gulf Coast Life Ins. Co., Of Gulfport,
Miss, ~ In the city.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21

New Orleans, Sept. 21.-Spots re-
ported quiet, exporters rather idle,
and as future are lower there is less
demand generally. Offerings fairly
liberal at quotations.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

Spots 9.54-6 down.
Sales 1000.
....... EXPORTS AND STOCKS. ....
Exports today 16,751, including s.
294 coastwise.
Port Stocks: New Orleans 12S, 500;
Galveston 166,633; Savannah Isl, ,683;
New York 77,046. r.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
CALDER NOMINATED IN N. Y,
BY Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
New York, Sept 21.-Late returns
today indicate that William Calder
has defeated Robert Bacon for the
Republican nomination for United
States Senator.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
EARL FAVERSHAM KILLED.
(By Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 2l.-Lieutenant Col.
Earl Faversham was killed in action
sert. Is, while leading his battalion,
according to the Yorkshire Herald to-
day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
BULGARIANS ARE SUCCESSFUL
ON THE MACEDONIAN FRONT
Tide of Battle in Florina District Has Turned II
Favor OF Bulgarians According to Reports
From Sofia Cavalry Took Part

makcalan peak with heavy loss u
reported by the war office today. ~
Further progress Of the Allies left
wing is reported in the region Of the
Brod River. The Bulgarians forced
an entranct into Boresnica, but were
driven out by the Serbians in bayonet
fighting.
BIG BATTLE RACES.
(By Associated Press
Bucharest, Sept. 21.-The battle in
Dobrudja between the Danube river
and the Black Sac continues with in
tensity along the whole line. Official
announcement made today states that
the Russians and Rumanians have re-
pulsed the Germans and Bulgarians in
all attacks, inficting severe losses on
them. Rumanian troops, which have
been retreating in Translyvania, have
halted their retirement south Of Pc
troseny.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21

SOCIALISTS ARE ARRESTED.
tBy Associated Press.)
London, Sept. PA Zurich dis
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21

w oSAASSAo SAAoNS9 AoNt tnC NOulty
and 1tta Bena being larger towr
second to Greenwood in the county
and inasmuch as the colored Green
wood High School starts on the abov,
4 date we feel that in justice to the col
ored people of Itta Bena and to tn,
town Of Itta Bena that this schoo
should start on same date as Green
wood; while we appreciate your inter
est as to the farmer we feel that in
asmuch as this does not interfere will
the farmer that you will grant oul
request and have this school started
next Monday.
Assuring you Of our appreciation
of your official position and policy
and yaur effort at all times to do
that which is to the best interest of
the people of the county.
Respectfully submitted"
This petition is equivalent to a de-
mand upon me to face legal issue in
regard to the matter of running the
negro schools of Lefore County. I
have conformed to precedent, and
a well established custom in starting
the negro schools when the farmers
notified me they were ready, after the
crops were gathered, and in closing
them, when i was notified that the ne
groes were needed in the cultivation
of the crops. I have made every ef-
fort to avoid the introduction of this
serious negro issue in the manage
ment of the schools of this county in
the past, which has been satisfactory
to the farmers and to the negroes who
were most concerned. Since I have
been forced by this demand to face
the law, and not be governed by prec-
edent nor preference in the matter,
there is no course open to me but to
order all the negro schools to open
September oath. This step is neces-
sary since the law does not authorize
me to discriminate in favor of the +
[tta Bena school. This will also ne.
,essitate an equal length of term for
all schools, both white and negro,
which will reduce the term to six
months and maybe less. Since this
'tep is SO serious and so far-reaching
n its influence, upon the interest of
he schools in particular, I appeal to
he fair-nAinded and conservative peo-
'le of the county to help me solve
his grave problem in the future as
'ou have always SO faithfully done
n the past.
As some of the signers of the pc
ition referred to above doubtless do
lot understand that the Greenwood
choolA are in separate school dis
rict, and are run by the City of
Greenwood, and the teachers are paid
y the City Of Greenwood, and the
tia Bena schools are sustained from {
he general school fund just the same 1
8 the county schools, therefore dis
rimination cannot be legally made {
etween ltta Bena and the county
chools.
Respectfully, I,
]. R. HUGHES, Supt. Of Ed. :
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21

Closed Is up.
New York Spots 16.15-15 up.
New Orleans Spots 15.5O-12 up.
Sales 2,428.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-21
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 15 up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
CONTRACTORS OPPOSE
 CLAIM OF WIDOW TN
 COMPENSATION COURT

Before Compensation Commissioner E. T. Buckingham at Shelton yester- day, Mary Fletcher, widow of William Fletcher, contended that her husband was on business for his firm when he was killed at Shelton on May 6. Flet- cher was walking on the railroad tres tie over the canal when he either fe11 or was tossed by a freight car, into the canal where he was drowned He was employed by the Turner Con struction Co.,, budding an addition to the Blumentha1 factory.
 His widow claims he had left his job to go in search of ahother man who had left his work. Representa- tives for the company claim that it avs no part@pf Fletcher's duty to seek the other workman. that he stopped in a saloon to get a drink before return ing to his work and that he might have walked along a safe path instead of walking the trest1e.
 The commissioner reserved his de- cision.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
BAND CONCERTS FOR
 SUMMER SEASON TO BEGIN NEXT SUNDAY

Band concerts in the parks begin next Sunday at 3 3:30 when the Wheel CT & Wilson band will play at Old Mill Green while the Coast Artillery band will play at Seaside park. Other concerts have been arranged as fol- lows:
 June '. Wednesday,, 8:0O, c. A. e., Wood; June II, Sunday, 3:30, w. &, w, Beardsley; June II, Sunday, S:0O, C. A. C., corner Hancock and Pine streets; June IA, Wednesday, CFIag Day), 4:45, w. & w. Seaside; June 15, Thursday, 500. B. M, Lafayette; June IS. Sunday, 3:3O, c. A. C., Sea side; June 21, Wednesday, B:OO,>C. Az C., Wood; June 25, Sunday, 3:30, W. & w., Beardsley; June 28, Wednes- day. 500, B. M, Old Mill Green.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
EMPIRE

notorious Gallagher "a five part gripping Metro-Wonder-P1ay will be the featured attraction at the above theatre for this evening.
 In this Metro Play Marguerite Snow, one of the most charming as well as talapted stars of 11ndom ably and in her own iniTnitab able way portrays the leading role. Gripping throughout with thrills we'll done this masterpiece stands out as one that will not soon be forgotten by those having the good fortune to witness it.
 Comedies that are far from being classed as sad and dramas of the sort that interest as well entertain are the sort offered in the regular pTn- gram to be1-presented together with the latest Sydney Drew comedy in con- junction with the feature.
 Friday and Saturdays program will be The Thousand Dollar Husband, ' a five part Jesse L. Lasky- Paramount different masterpiece featuring that ever delightful star of the screen, Blanche Sweet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
LYRIC

For next week, at the Lyric, Cecil epooner's management have made spe- , cial arrangements for the first produc- tion outside of New York, Chicago. Boston and Philadelphia, of The Girl He Couldn't Buy the newest and most important comedy dramatic sen sation, written by Sumner Nichols. In this new play "The Girl He Couldn't t There is great deal of interest shown Buy which is to be presented at the Lyric Theatre. The story of the play is a very strong one, dealing with a young girls fight against temptation and dishonesty. It is splendid, wholesome play full of hearty laughs, thrills and heart fhrobs. Right at the finale of the last act in the last words spoken, homely, simple words, Is bit Of play that is so very human that it pulls at the heart strings and gets you good and hard Somehow or other it reveals the 'incommuni- cable touch'' surely as does all fine the beaten track of the ordinary com edy drama, enhanced by the value of it's productiveness of laughs; it's mo- ments of thrilling interest; it's pie turesqueness of scenery, and produced by a company well known to theatre goers of this city. .'The Girl He Couldn't Buy" is concoction of all that goes to make scintiIlating star ring vehicles for versatile players of the artistic, calibre of Cecn Spooner, as we'll as her admirable company, all of whom have firmly established them selves as Bridgeport favorites among advocates of dramatic. performances of genuine merit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
BRIDGEPORT ART
 LEAGUE BANQUET BEST IN HISTORY
Literary and Dramatic Offer ings Between Courses
 Greeted We'll.

More than 100 members of the Bridgeport Art League attended the especially delightful luncheon of that
 body, held this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Seaside club. It was the best has ever held Congeniality was the
 keynote of the gathering, which evil
 denced itself in the many happy selec- tion from songs that were sung be- tween courses.
 Mrs. George Wilcox of Long Hill
 who adressed the league on The Ar thurian Legends.''s earlier in the sea
 son, was the chief speaker of the af- ternoon, her subject including a dis
 cussioni of the work of Sir Herbert
 Tree and other topics of the Shake
 speareanf tercentary which is of par ticuIar interest to theAmembers of the league because of the Anne Hathaway | cottage and garden that they are planning to build
 Miss Rachel Petrona, a pupil at the Grand street school who previously
 appeared before the league in Shake
 spearean readings gave two selections from Hamlet taking the part of Ophe- l lia special costume had been de signed for the occasion and the small actress was generously app1auded l The child has marked dramatic quality which makes her Shakespea can readings. decidedly interesting 1 Mrs. w. B, Ferguson gave readings l and Mrs. Henry L. Bishops dramatic
 soprano voice was heard in severa. ~se1ections.
 1 Mrs. Philip Holzer, under whose
 presidency the league has flourishe6 l spoke informally on the closing of the years work.
 The tables were attractively decor | ated with cut flower and vines. The l pleasant afternoon was concluded witt verses from "Au1d Lang Syne.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
PLAZA

DeWolf Hopper, the world-famed comedian, is to make another appear ance upon the screen in the latest Tri- angle photo production, MT Goode, the Samaritan to be shown at the Plaza the latter half of the week in addition to sparkling vaudeville pro- gram. MT. Goode, the Samaritan is a well written, and exceptionally well produced, comedy drama that holds one's interest until the very last mo- ment. MT. Hopper is afforded unusual opportunities for the display of his wonderful and unique talents and he utilizes every one of them. Charm ing Fay Tincher and a large cast of we'll known players appear in the cast. The play is in five episodes.
 Gauntier's Toy Shop, one of vaude- vflles most fascinating, extraordinary and beautiful novelties, has the head line card. Gauntier's Toy Shop is an animal act but so far different from the ordinary run of this type that it should hardly be classed as such. The little dunn bactors offer something en- tire1y new and display remarkable in- te1ligence in the performance of their stunts It is an act one cannot well afford to miss.
 Won Hampton and Shriner. a very entertaining pair in their original bit of nonsense and song entitled Push ing to the Front should prove pop ular favorites.
 ward and Ramona wish it made
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
WEST END


 ''The Innocent Lie," by Lois zeliher, the latest of the Famous Players Paramount productions, was directed by Sidney Olcott on the picturesque island of Bermuda. The exterior scenes are unsurpassably beautiful and with the spacious interior settings make an elaborate background for this appealing drama, appearing at the West End theatre tonight.
 Miss Valentine Grant who has won distinction in several previous photo- dramas, appears as Nora OBrien. a poor Irish lass.
 Miss Grant plays the role of Nora with remarkable skill and is support ed by a notable cast. including Jack J. Clark. Morris Foster. Hunter Arden and Robert Cain. Her debut upon the Famous Players-Paramount screen will undoubtedly be considered an suspicious one.
 Tomorrow, Norma Talmadge and Robert HaSron in The Children in he House." fve-act Triangle. Tel. s2S-13.-Adv.-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
Amusements
POLES

Polls program for the last half of Ghe week. presents many attractive vaudeville and photopIay features that are sure to meet with popular favor. Col. J. A. Pattee and his original company of Old Soldier FiddIers will 'eturn with their ever-popular old-time hddling and song review. There are -four promising youngsters in this attractive feature, all of whom fought in the Civil War. They are assisted In their patriotic and amusing skit by J. A. Pattee, jr., as Uncle Sam" . William FarnuTn, the $1O0, 900 movie star, will be seen in the hve-part film drama Rattle of Hearts, This is a MT. Farnum wonderful opportunities.
 Keno, Reyes and MeIrose will pre- sent an unusual arrangement of com edy and acrobatic stunts that combine laughs with thrills in profusion. Chas. Deland and company in the comedy playlet, "The Fire Escape are always a feature in any bill and their happy little offering will occupy a most inn portant place in the program.
 Leightnar & Alexander, clever trio, in songs and dances and Bogart & Nichols, in a potpourri of vaude- vile vagaries. will be pleasing spots in the bill, while the Harlequin Trio In acrobatic eccentricities will com plete the big program.
 In addition to Battle of Hearts, there will be other hrst-run photo plays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
CLARK X CO TO HAVE
 EXTRA FLOOR ON BIG
 BROAD STREET BLOCK

George B.. Clark & Co. furniture merchants of Broad street, have be- gun large alterations on their store and property wrich will result in add ed accommod ations in show room space as we'll as additional storage room.
 The present building operations, which began today will add an entire story to the present three story building. A large storage-ware- warehouse will be built in the rear. The alterations in the store will be complete by July, with the warehouse finished n August.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
WINDOW OPEN. HE IS OVERCOME BY GAS

Escaping gas from jet in the room occupied by John Chile at 115O Harvard street overcame him last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01

night about midnight, but he was resuscitated by pr. J. T. Powers, in charge of the emergency ambulance. A draught from an open window blew out the gas and Chile, who had been reading, dozed into sleep. Other oc- cupants of the house detected the odor of the gas and investigated. The doctor wonders how the gas could af- feet the man when there was plenty of air in the room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
BRIDGEPORT HORsESHOERs
 RECEIVE UNION CHARTER

Horseshoers of Bridgeport will meet Friday night in Park Theatre hall to be enrolled under the new charter, which has just been. received. The charter will be held open only a short time.
 John J. O'Neil1 and Charles Stout of the Central Labor union organized the horseshoers. Their union will be known as the Journeymen Horse shoers' union, No. s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01

GRADUATION BASKETS AND BOUQUETS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
ARREST GYPSEY BAND.

Winsted, June 1-Constable Lewis c. Rhoades of North Canaan, came to this town last night. hot. on the trail of band of gypsies. Superin- tendent of Police Stephen c. Wheeler had rounded up the band and arrest ed five women and 12 children, one of the women being accused by a cripple in Canaan, familiarly known as Charlie, the Frenchman; of steal ing his roll of $20. The women and children were bundled into an auto mobile and carried back to Canaan for identification
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
BRIDGEPORT SPEEDER
 FINED IN NEW HAVEN

Hartford, June Edward Easter brook of Bridgeport, charged with reckless driving yesterday afternoon, was fined $25 and costs by Judge Hall in the city court this morning. Eas- terbrook was speeding along Congress avenue when arrested by Patrolman Kerrigan.
 Edward J. .Easterbrook is listed at 158 Pembroke street, this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01
BLAZE AT GAS PLANT

Gas escaping from an open valve into the blast range at the works of the Bridgeport Gas Light Go. on How ard avenue last night ignited, but did little damage. The blaze was extin- guished by Engine Go. No. 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-01

public that they have a classy skit to offer and intend to carry off honors, while Gordon and Gordon offer sing ing, dancing and acrobatic diversion.
 A two-part Keystone comedy of the usual uproariously funny type will round out the numbers on this most pIeasingly arranged bill.