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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
ARKANSAS SHOWS
Big COAL OUTPUT
Nearly Two Million Tons, Valued at
Three and Half Million Dollars
in 1916. N
=. ,(By Associated Press)

Little Rock, Dec. 16--There were
1,91O,29S tons of coal, values at $3,-
452,717 at the mines, produced in
Arkansas in 1915, according to the
official statement of Thomas Shaw,
mine inspector, made public by Gov.
Hays today. Ten deaths were caused
by mine accidents.
One hundred and forty-five mines
are in operation employing 4,069 men.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
THREE PERSONS
BURN TO DEATH
Two Others Were Seriously Burned
When Trapped in q Cabin at
Canton, N. C., Last Night.
(By Associated Press)

Asheville, N. c., Dec. 16-Three
persons were burned to death, two
others were seriously burned and two
others slightly injured by fire that
entrapped the Penland family living
in small cabin at Canton, N. c., late
last night. The three burned to death
are Jack Penland and his two daugh-
ters. -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
WHEAT GOES UP
RESULT OF NEWS
Practically All of the Losses of Yes
terday Overcome TOday-Russia's
Action Responsible.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Dec. 16-Wheat ieaped up
ward today in response to the Russian
Dumas rejection of the peace terms
and because reports that the United
States would not intervene at pres
ent. The first sales showed an ad-
vance of IA cents bushel. The
maximum of 10 IL advance was
reached.
The market closed with net gains
of 3-4 cents to 9 cents.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
COTTON BREAKS
$2ABALE TODAY
Less Favorable View of Peace PrOpo-
sails Caused Active Liquidation
in Market.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
New York, Dec. 16-Less favorable
views Of the peace proposals caused
active liquidation in the cotton market
today with a break of about 81. a
bale.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
LITTLE HOPE OF
SAVING VESSEL
u. S. Transport Sumner Grounded OF
Barnegat Being Pounded to Pieces
by Seas.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Dec. 16-The United
Estates Army transport Sumner,
|grounded off Barnegat, was abandoned
|by portion of her crew today. 1t is
|now believed that the vessel will be
pounded to pieces by the heavy seas.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
719 CARS LIVE STOCK SHIPPED
NORTH FROM SOUTH.

st. Louis, NO., Dec. 15-The Mobile
& Ohio Railroad handled 719 cars of
live stock northbound through to the
East St. Louis market from southern
points during the month of November
in its daily special live stock train
No. SO, which handles all of the stock
for the northern market. This train
is scheduled into East St. Louis at z
| A. M. in time for early market and
during November arrived on time
twenty-eight days out of the thirty.
As many as fifty two cars were han
died in one day.
| A total of 28,231 head of cattle was
carried by the Mobile & Ohio into
East st. Louis during the month,
which was 9,583 more than carried
by any other line, according to the
record shown by the st. Louis Mer-
chants Exchange. The great growth
of this traffic has been largely affect
ed by the special service originated
by the M. & O.
Efficient service on the part of train
dispatchers, trainmen and others con-
cerned has enabled the Mobile &
Ohio to achieve an enviable record re-
sulting in a steady increase in live
stock traffic. The special facilities
provided for the quick transportation
of live stock to market affords the
section of the country served increas-
ing resources Of wealth and has con-
tributed greatly to the development of
live stock growing.
r.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
HEAVY FROST THIS MORNING.

One Of the heaviest frosts of the
season fell this morning and could
be seen on the ground until late in the
morning. Ice was visible everywhere,
every particle Of water on the out
side being frozen. The weather man
has certainly succeeded in predicting
Greenwood's weather for the past sew.
eral days.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
SERVICES AT CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday School at nine in the morn
ing, Mass at ten in the morning, and
Benediction at seven thirty in the
evening.
FATHER CLERICO, pastor.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
DEFERS ACTION.
ON FLOOD BILL
Senate Commerce Committee Will
Consider Fifty Million Dollar
Measure Later.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 15-The Senate
Commerce Committee today deferred
action on the $5O,OOO,OOO flood control
bill for the Mississippi and Saera-
mento Rivers. The bill passed the
House last May.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
BETHLEHEM STEEL RAISES
WAGES.

South Bethlehem, Pa, Dee. 1s-
(By Union Associated Press) Aiwage
increase of approximately 10 per cent.
effecting 10000 men employed in the
Bethlehem Steele Company's plants q
South Bethlehem, Steelton, Pa Aad
Sparrows Point, Nd, became Skee-
tive today for al empleysss ~ -heur,
day and turn rates. Proper adjust.
ment has also been made il tonnage
and piecework positions.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
DIED WHILE TEACHING CLASS.

Professor Hugo Muensterberg of Har-
ward Died This Morning.
(By Associated Press)
Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1e-Hugo
Meunsterberg, professor Of Physiology
at Harvard University died suddenly
today while lecturing before class
at Radcliffe College.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
GREECE CONCEDES..
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Dec. 16-An official telegram
announcing that Greece had accepted
unreservedly the conditions Of ths Al.
lies was received at the foreign Office
at midnight, according to the Petit
Journal.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16

For cigars, cigarettes, tobacco ard
cold drinks visit the Pastime Dillisr1e
Parlors, formerly Words Smoke
House, - 5 81
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
SERVICES. AT THE CHRISTIAN
CHURCH.

Rev. w. X. Clements will preach
at the Christian Church tomorrow
Sunday at II am, and 1880 pm,
Public invited.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK.
(By Associated Press)

(By ASSOclated Pre8B1
London, Dec. 16-The Norwegian
steamer Brask has been sunk Lloyds'
announced today. The crew was
landed by the Swedish steamer YAH
and report the vessel destroyed BY :
mine. n
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
FRENCH MAKE Big GAIN OVER
GERMANS ON EASTERN FRONT
General Nivelle Celebrates Taking Chief Com.
mand Of Armies Of French on Eastern Front
by Crushing Teuton Lines

full today whether Premier Lloyd
George viii be able to go before tho
House Of Commons on Tuesday. He
hwever is making steady progress TO-
ward recovery.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16

Closed IA to. down.
New York Spots 1885. Is off.
New Orleans Spots 1890.
Sales none.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
A CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION.

Are you at loss for something to
give? Send The Daily Common
wealth. It will remind them of you
every day in the year..
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 18-(By Tn
ion Associated Press)- The Central
Iron and Steele Company today grant
ed an increase Of 10 per cent. to its
1900 employees.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16

GEORGE STILL BETTER.
(By Associated Press)
London, Dec. 16-It appears doubt
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
TWO KILLED IN EXPLOSION.

Several Others Injured at Wood River,
T. Ill.,-Oil Tank Exploded.
(By Associated Press)
Wood River, ILL.,, Dec. 16-Two men
were killed and several injured in an
explosion that wrecked two refining
tanks Of the Standard Oil Co., here
today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
GREENWOOD STATE BANK PAYS
FINAL DIVIDEND.

Parties entitled to payment from
above bank may call at the Office of
Pollard e. Hammer, attorneys and re-
ceive checks.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
TEUToNs CONTINUE ADVANCE

IEUIONS CONIlNUE ADVANCE.
by Associated Press)
Berlin, Dec. 6-Teutonic forces ere
continuing their advance all along
the front, announced today's war ONCE
statement. Two thousand more pris-
oners have been captured in Dobradja.
The Russians have retired: Ii. \
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-16
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed rs to $ down.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
SERVICES AT FORT BARRANCAs

Sunday School-9:45 a. m.
Church Service, Fort Pickens-1o
a. m.
Gospel service-7:O0 p. m.
The evening address WI be made
by Chaplin Milton o. Beebe Of the
18th Cavalry.
At the evening service there will
be a special musical program. DR.,
VOORHEES, will render a flute solo &C
companied by Miss Miriam F'iedeke.
There will be a little change in
the service The church service at
Pickens will Re conducted by Chap
lain S. ]. Smith
Chaplain Beebe who was recently
appointed TO the service has report
ed at Fort Barrancas to receive in
structions with reference to a Chap
lain's work under the direction Of
Chaplain samuel J. Smith Chap
lain Beebe will remain here for
about three months taking this
course of instruction The Chaplain
halls from +he State of Iowa, where
he held prominent position in the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The young Chaplain has had con
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

Marchetti. attempted to climb into
the buggy and gather up the lines
for drive when the horse became
frightened and dashed across Palafox
and east on Intendencia-
The boy, who has not yet reached
the age of 10 years, soon realized
that he was powerlesS to check the
frightened animal.
At the same time the youngster saw
that he was in great danger OF hav-
ing his life crushed out in q terrible
smash-up Of the buggy against some
obstruction further up the street.
He stood TIP for a moment in the
buggy and then made a long jump
and alighted souarely upon the back
or the morse.
Never losing his wits, put trying
continually to check the horse, the
bod ride wildly up the street past The
Journal office. He managed to rein
the animal out OF the street and upon
the sidewalk near the east side Of the
block.
sidewalk still going at a high rate the
buggy struck one Of the iron columns
in front of u business house and was
olmost completely wrecked
The horse, still carrying the young
rider, was somewhat stunned by the
| sudden impact and fell over against
one of the columns, which checked
his speed long nough for the boy to
slide off unhurt.
Later the animal was stopped at a
point couple of blocks further down
the street and carried back to the
scene only a little the worse for his
| experience.
The horse and buggy are the prop
erty of Mr.. NJ. B. Marchetti, brother
| Of the boy hero of the exciting ride
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

Lords Supper. Pastors topic: ''The
Purpose OF The Church.
s:45 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
Every member present as an impor-
tant discussion is to take place.
7:45 p. m.-Evening Worship. Ser
mon, Drinking the Cup Special
music by choir.
You are cordially invited to these
bright services. Bright, brief and
brotherly.
FRANK B. HOLDEN,
Minister
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
TERSELY TOLD.

By an arrangement that has Just
gone into effect, baggage can be
checked direct from the house to the
destination, according to Passenger
Agent Mann, of the L. q N.
Thirty thousand dollars a year are
spent by the L. & n. advertising
Pensacola and the coast, said Pas
senger Agent Mann This amount is
invested in the form OF newspaper
publicity and artistic pamphlets de-
scribing our Sunshine Land.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Boy Leaps On
a Horses Back
In r I'm away

It was Just an ordinary short run
away of big bay horse on East In
tendencia street that occurred at II
o'clock yesterday morning. How
ever, the excitement of the moment
brought into special notice Joseph
Marchetti, one of Pensacola's young
heroes.
The horse was attached to a rub
ber-tire buggy and was standing near
the west side Of Palafox street at the
corner of Intendencia.
The hero in the case, young Joseph
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
FIRST METHODIST CHUROH.

Sunday School $50 a m. Hon. i.
v. Holsberry, superintendent.
Organized classes for men and
women of all ages.
Preaching II a. m. and p. m.
Epworth League 7:15 D, m. All
young people are urged to attend this
league service.
All are cordially invited to attend
each of above services.
Interesting events take place every
Sunday at First Methodist Church.
Good music and good singing at every
service.
A special musical program has
been prepared for the morning SER
vice of the First Methodist church,
at which Mrs. M. A Touart, Jr., will
sing a solo, 1.-THE Two Cities" and
there will ne a trio by Miss Dimple
Mcmillan, Mrs. r. E. Brawner and
Mr.. Jack Clark. At the evening
service Miss Della eastman will be
on the program.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, q
East Chase
Services-Sunday morning at 1900
o'clock Testimonial meeting We'd
nesday at o'clock A free reading
room at the same address.
The public is always welcome. Sub
ject of the lesson. Sermon today is
''Mortals and NImmortals.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
CHURCH OF CHRTsT.

Worshipping at the corner of Jack
son and Alcaniz streets-Bible class
at 9:45 a. n. Communion at IL a.
m. Evening service at o'clock.
NIid-week meeting, Wednesday at
1880 p. m.
Everybody invited and will be
welcome at these meetings. Brethren
passing through are cordially invited
to stop over and meet WITH US.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL, WAR

ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL, WAR
RINGTON.
John Wilson Skottowe. Priest in
charge. Sunday May 21st, 4th Sun
day after Easter.
Evening prayer and sermons p.
m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Miss Carrie Horsler, Superinten-
dent
Mr.. VIM. Roy, Jr., Secretary.
Hour of Sunday school, 2:45 p. m.
All are cordially invited to the SER
vices.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

Avenue. Rev. Herbert W. Rice. Pas
tor.
Sunday Scholastic a. m. Super
intendent Prof. VIM. Tyler.
Preaching 1900 a. m. and $500 p.
m.
Epworth League 700 ,. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday $500 p m.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
WEST HUI, RAPTTST.

Preaching at IL a. M. and 1880
p. m.
Subject at IL a. M, "Why Join the
Church p; subject at 1880 p. m, THE
Saviour of che Old Testament As Seen
in the Light of the New"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
ST. KATHARnENs EPISCOPAL

Corner Sixth Avenue and Cervantes
Street John Coulson Skottowe,
Priest in charge. Residence 502 East
Cervantes street.
Sunday May 21st, 4th Sunday aftsr
Easter.
Holy Communion a. m.
Morning pI aver and sermon-7:s0
p. m.
Wednesday evening prayers p. N.
Friday Litany and short address
followed by choir practice, 7:45 p. m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Mr.. J. W. Dorr, Superintendent.
Mr.. L. G. Jackson, Secretary.
Hour Sunday school $50 a. M.
All are cordially invited to the
services.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
WILL PREACH At
{. HILL BAPTIST
r.. j. oBRYANT OF UCCEDALE,
MISS, WILL OCCUPY THE Pull
PIT THERE TODAY.

Mr.. r. ]. o'Bryant of Lucedaie,
Miss, will preach at the East Hill
Baptist Church corner of Thirteenth
Avenue and Gadsden Street Sunday
morning at II o'clock and at 7:45 p.
m. You are welcome. Good music.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

considerable experience in mems
work, and Chaplain Smith believes
the War Department made no mis-
take in commissioning the Rev.
Beebe as Chaplain.
The Sunday school will be under
the supervision of Chief Trumperter
D. Swihart
The public are cordially invited to
attend these services.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
FTRsT CJHRIsTIAN CHURCH.

East Gadsden and Seventh Avenue
$3.50 a. m.-Bible school. De-
partments for every one from 3
years of age to 90. If you come be-
tween those ages there is still room
to learn.
400 a In.-Morning Worship and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
nHnRCH or mRIST.

Church of Christ, corner Larua and
]. Street
Bible School-9:45 a. m.
Preaching-11:Oo a. m. and 7:45
D. M. by w. T. Tracy.
Bible reading Wednesday-7:&6 +.
m.
All are invited to attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
State Pri son Farm

shall work to make the tate Farm self-suaining
make contribute to the demons raton and advertisement Of the
agricultural horticultural an stocgowing possibilities
Florida which be done with further expense the
OF he
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
County Finances

favor and will give my est and
beterment of the laws relating County Finances The budget
system, by which various counte Of the will within
short time free themselves from floating debt and which confines
their expenditures their ncom bound prove
fit to the payers and result economical adminsa-
ton of county governments This law passed by the
legislature my earnest mendation result Of
the showing made annual report the year 1914 of the
don of the finances of the counties hope and will
that the budget system be also applied finances
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
A Man of Conscientious Service
Everglades Drainage

believe that the drainage of the Everglades should be
pushed early completion the time furnishing
protection the navigation of the Caoosaatchee
Kissimmee Rivers
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

Candidate W. v. Knott has an
nounced a sane and sensible platform
for governor and his past record
shows him able to stand solid on such
platform, too.-Bushneu Times.
The platform Of Hon. W. v. Knott
has the right ring to it. 1t is a clear,
concise, document, and, followed liter
ally, would make splendid record for
any chief executive-Tampa Tribune.
Every now and then there is a man
the people will elect every time he
offers them an opportunity, and Knott
is one of that hnd.-St. Petersburg
Times.
fpaid Ad
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Encouragement of Agriculture

Florida essentially agricultural state and will urge
liberal appropriations by the
and protection OF the agricultural horticultural and cattle indus
tries want to aid in eradcatn from the every plant
animal pest that damages etads the upbudng progress
of these great industries which founded the prosperity of
the whole state
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
SOME OPINIONS OF THE PRESS

State Comptroller Knott is going to
be a mighty hard man to beat; and we
say this without knowing who his OBJ
ponents viii be. Mr.. Knott is a man
with quite long official record, with
out, so far as we know, single stain
upon it.-DeFuniak Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Good Roads

believe that good roads urgent need the settlement
of the large unoccupd acreage Of this and the upbudng
of the country towns and cities and Governor will every
legitimate effort to aid and encourage the building of good roads,
just fast the work be financed without placing
cessive burden upon the payers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
A Plain, Old Fashioned Democrat
PLATFORM

AS candidate for Governor favor and if elected will
urge and influence those certain things which
believe vital interest the welfare of the whole people
Florida
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

The candidate whose election seems
assured is singled out by his competi-
tors as the object of their attack
The attacks on Knott makes for the
ears of himself and friends music
sweeter than the strains of an Aeolin
harp, for it shows that Knott is the
man away ahead in the race for gov
ernor. They are a consolation to his
friends.-Jasper News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Better Schools and etter Paid Teachers

am strong advocate of the free school system
the rural schools betteed extended
state made adequate educate to the normal schools of the
stat made adequate to educate the young and of
Florida the profession sufficient number that school
the state be taught by Florida educated teacher
to the state institutions higher education enlarged and made
reer that the young may have the adj
vantage of these institutions we'll
n prosperity
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Equitable and Uniform Taxation


OF paramount consideration the great question of
ton stand for and believe uniform and equitable taxation
and elected shall urge upon the legislature the revision the
present laws the end that every every
shall his its just share the needs of thus
lieving the small home of the burden upon him
Increased Pensions
have always favored the greatest beray in the
of those gallant who followed the fortunes of the
Confederacy and their number by
the increase each pension of
appropriated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
A Plain Old-Fashioned Democrat

am factional politician but plain, oldfashoned
Democrat believing in the principles Of the great Democratic
ty and that those principles will best the liberties and
promote the welfare of the whole people.
Pedgng myself, if chosen, give the people OF Florida
my time and best efforts solicit and will appreciate your
and support. w. v KNOTT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21

GADsDEN STREET METHODIST.
Corner Gadsden Street and Ninth
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Untrammelled by Future

l shall not again be a candidate for poll
be free, therefore, to administer and do the du
office of governor without fear or favor, and
future political preferment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-21
Liberty of the Press

am in favor of the freedom of speech and the larg
ery of the press Our existing libel laws applied til
and interpreted by restrictive and under
negative Governor shall urge upon the Legislature
amendments to and revision of the libel laws will give
press absolute liberty publication when made in the publ
est and without malice