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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14
WILL CLIMB COURT HOUSE WALL
SATURDAY AFTERNOON .,.

X. E. Morris, known all over the
United States as the human fly is
in Greenwood, and will on Saturday
afternoon. July 18th, at 2:30 o'clock,
climb the county court house wall. A
big crowd will be present to witne IS
this wonderful feat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14

Tears are the sAowsrs that fsrtiliss
this world: ard memory sf sAinss
precious keepsth warm The heart thst
once did hold tAsm. They ass poor
that have lost nstAtns; tAey Z posr
Or far who. losing, have toreottsn:
they most paof 81 all. who lose and
wish they might fofseG-lngslow.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14

"Herc's to the steadfast, reliable
mantle man with u tongue that'strue
who won't promise to do any norc
than he can, but who'll do what he ssys
he III do
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14
GAME LAW HELD IN ABEYAHCE
UNTIL SOyEABEK ELECTION.

Secretary Of state J. ". Power has
issued . proclamation. declaring the pc.
tition to refer the Richardson Game and
Fish Law TO the people for ratification
or rejection, under the initiative and
referendum amendment TO the state
constitution, 10 b. sufficient, and call.
ing attention to the fact that ii il held
in allegiance until the general election
in November.
The Secretary Of State would have
taken the same action on the petitions
to refer the weskley quart.at.s-timv
"hiskey bin, and the anti. advertise ns
Ia" prohibiting the advertising Of beer
and whiskey, but for the fact that pro.
hibition leaders obtained an injunction
against bis doing so at this time.
However, il is asserted that if the
petitions on one law hold good they
necessarily must be valid as to other
laws, and il the prohibitonists succeed
in Knocking ont the initiative and refer
endum amendment it would affect the
game law just rs any other.
1t has become known that before the
inserted into the constitu-
tion the initiative and referendum
amendment they consulted tho highest
authorities in the state regarding the
of the legality Of its adoption
by the people, and all authorities hela
that unquestionably the people had
voted to provide a means whereby they |
'ouid ratify or reject ard statute passed
the session Of the legislature insert.
ng the amendment, ur thereafter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14
A. u ~ tvssee .vseea.

A. . M Watse tsaSsR.
Dazzle Bill DstAistep ssys the watsP
wagon would ~ msss popular vida
lot OF prstsatiess fe,hs II \ m % -
kspt y . sazSss ~ ~ ~ - ssss-
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14

!, Rowan Thayer, Cashier, do solemnly swear that the ahova 4.
ment of the financial condition of The Planters Bank. lncatad ~ = = . rue STATE
the County of Lehore, State of Mississippi. at the close of bnsi,a az ,osccnateE ia
day Of June, 1916, to the best of my knowledge and belief. us &h
Correct-Attest ROWAN THAyFp o..
ED. JONES, f. M. PURCELL. nGrocaS
State of Mississippi. County of Lefore.
1916. J. r RYAN" Nun ln dny Of Jb
My commission expires Feb. 1st, 1920. 'i uohc
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14

UeWy INouoHG
H that boasts Of his ancestors o
fsssss that hs has ~ virtue Of bic
WG-cbasTvu.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14

RESOURCES,
Loans and Discounts j.. Sl43, 637 66
Guaranty Fund with State
Treasurer 500 90
Furniture and fixtures l,497 50.
Due from other Banks Il, o85 sc
Exchanges and checks for
next days elearings ..... 108 Sc
Currency s.. 1850 90
Silver coin, Nickels and cents 739 70.
n.-#. . f-# -------------
Total SI60, 479 10
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-07-14

Statesman and Politician.
A statesman knows what ought.
Dc done and q politician does soma
h!ng else and GETS away with It.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
BY CARL ". ACKERMAN.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
BERLlN Sept. 29.--Chancellor Won
Bothmann Hollweg's Reichstag ad-
dress, placing the blame for coutinu-
alton OF the European slaughter at
the door of Germany's enemies. won
enthusiastic approval from the ma
iority OF the Reichstag members to-
day.
The chancellor made no offers Of
peace and he indicated that in view
~ the utterances of allied statesmen.
il would be folly 20 expect an early
ending Of the war
From the very beginning. this war
has been for Germany nothing but
the defense Of our rights OF life and
liberty" said the chancellor. There
fore, Germany, FIRST and only OF all
the belligerents declared her readi-
ness for negotiations on December
o. 1915 and later on several occa-
sions.
His speech lacked the hopeful tone Of
his former addresses.
"1'ho desire for territorial conquest
by 0ur enemies is responsible for th'
daily piling up of mountains of corpses,
said the chancellor. "lhe British leave
no doubt as TO what they wish TO do L
Germany. They wish 10 crush out on
existence as a nation. a German,
crushed economically, dcfeuseless iron
the military standpoint. boycotted b,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
In ReichStag Speech Chancellor Makes No
Offer Of Peace and in View Of Lloyd
Georges Address, Scouts Early Ending Of
COnfIict---DecIares Armies Are Holding
Positions, Except in the SOmme.
DESIRE FOR TERRITORIAL GAIN,
HE SAYS, PILES UP CORPSES

the world, and condemned 70 eternal
feebeness-that is the Germany Engs
land wishes TO sec at her feet.
"Then when England no longer fears
German competition, when France has
been hled TO death. when all her allies
are slaves Of England. when Europe and
neutrals must submit 10 every British
order, the dream Of British world su-
premacy is TO become a reality.
"a German statesman who would
hesitate to use against this enemy Eng
land) every available instrument that
would really shorten the war-such a
statesman deserves to he hanged
Bethmann Hollweg declared the cen.
trail powers have frustrated every
plan OF the Allies to break Geimany's
connection with the Orient by crlsh-
ing Turkey. Bulgaria or Austria sep
arately. Aside from isolated allied
successes on tho Somme, the general
situation Is unchanged, he added
THE war aims Of our enemies are
announced without concealment and
cannot be misinterpreted- Their OBJ
iect is territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT and
our destruction. They intend TO give
Constantinople TO the Russians. Al
sace-L Lorraine 10 the French. Trentino
TO the Italians and Transylvania to
the Rumanians.
"But Germany viii persevere until
the war ends victoriously.'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
germany EXPECTS
WAR DECLARATION
RONGREEKSSOON
Meanwhile BulgarS Rein
force Their Lines in East
ern Macedonia
british ADVANCE Line.
WINNING SOMME FARM
BY the United Press.

BY the United Press.
LONDON, Sept Germany ex-
poets a declaration OF war against
Bulgaria by Greece within 70 hours.
said an Amsterdam dispatch today.
The Bulgars have reinforced their
lines in Eastern Macedonia. but be-
lieve the delay In Greek mobilization
will postpone an attack for several
weeks.
The Greek ultimatum 10 Bulgaria.
demanding the evacuation OF occupied
Macedonian territory will be dispatch
ed today. n IL has not already been
sent it is understood nero.
without a moments mll in the five
day battle north Of the Somme, the
British advanced from the direction
OF Courcelette early this morning and
captured strongly-defended farm
southwest Of Lassars, General Haig
reported today
British bomhers were active In the
neighborhood Of the Schwaben re-
doubt and the Hessian trench. Parts
Of this trench arc still held by the
enemy. North Of Thiepval, the new
British positions we're heavily bonn.
barded.
On the greater part Of the front
there was quiet last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
BY The United Press.


Ell PASO. Txas.. Sept 29.-Pancho
villa has administered a severe de-
feat to Mexican de facto forces. and
was still in possession Of the town
of Cusihuirachic last night, according
to a report received by agents Of one
Of the United States Government de-
partments here today.
The Mexican manager of an Ameri-
can-owned mine near Cusihuirachic
telegraphed soficers here he had fled
from MADEIRA. Chihuahua. and was
coming TO Juarez on a gasoline veloci-
pede.
It is believed here that II the Car
ranzistas were victorious. the man
ager would have returned TO the mine.
Meager details of the battle began
10 seep across the border today.
Carranza officials at Juarez admit
that losses on both side ran into the
hundreds.
From representatives in Cusihuir-
iasi, mining men here today received
message indicating that villa had
captured the town after fierce fight
lAN ~ NhlNH Hdil VI thf Edii iohiA
revolted and went over to the bandits.
II is reported that villa i'm person led
his army TO the attack.
From Csrranza authorities az Jua-
rez few details arc available. II was
stated that up to the present the only
rowE received was a message 80 CHE
huahua City from General Ramos,
commanding the dc facto government
troops engaged in tho battle. asking
that @ hospital train and surgeons be
rushed 10 his assistance. Ramos him
self was reported slightly wounded.
Ramos claimed that i'm the battle
with tho bandits 100 Villistas were
killed. their leader General Tribe, cap
tured and that dc facto forces suffered
heav' casualties
In Juarez today there were varying
reports of the outcome of the fighting.
Ono report was that General Ramos
wired for reinforcements and was flee
ing with the remnants Of his shattered
command toward Santa Ysabel.
It was pointed out that Ramos
lacoric statement there had been a
big battle portended another victory
for the bandits. FOR had the Carranza
forces been successful il would have
been Immediately announced.
The town Of Cusihuirachic is an
important mining center. Several
American owned mines with offices
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
4. I. GRAHAM Heads
NEW AUTO COMPANY
Transfer of Wilmington Cos
Garages and Business is
Expected Tomorrow
INCLUDES PROPERTY
ON THREE STREETS

II became known today that Harry
r. Graham is at the head Of the new
company that will take over the prop
erty and business OF The Wilmington
Automobile Company, No. 22l West
Tenth street. tomorrow morning Mr..
Graham is well-known business
man, he having been in the trading
stamp and moving picture business
for several years. He also is Demo-
cratic State chairman. Mr.. Graham
will devote his entire time TO the au-
tomobile business hereafter.
The deal for the purchase OF the
automobile company will be closed to-
morrow morning. The price to be paid
is not disclosed.
The property has a frontage OF 81
feet on Tenth street, and extends
through TO Eleventh street, with
Hamilton Court extending back from
Tatnall street between the properties.
The company also has a property fac
ing on Orange street, connecting with
its larger garages.
Mr.. Graham will have associated
with him in the active management
Edward j. Smith, Jr., a mechanical
engineer, who is engaged at present
in the automobile business in Buff
falo. and also has been in New York
CONTINUED on Page ID
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
TWO MORE CASES
Of Child PLAGUE
STIR HEALTH MEN
Little Ely Child Dies, Max
ing II Deaths From Pa
ralySiS TO Date
SEAFORD Child VICTIM:
TO TIGHTEN QUARANTINE

With the reporting Of two new
cases Of infantile paralysis in this
city this morning, making a total Of
twenty-throo reported since August
90. and the death Of Howard G. Ely.
Jr.. aged four months, late last night.
members of the Board Of Health are
alarmed at the spread Of the disease.
Members OF the board are deter
mined 10 enforce the quarantine and
there is a likelihood Of the board at
its meeting on Monday next forbid
ding all children updor 16 years OF
age from entering this city from out
of-Statc points as well as keeping
resident children within the limits
OF this city.
The cases reported today we're "A
twO-and-a half year-Old Polish child
at No. 10 Stroud street and an ltal-
ian child at No. 522 Lincoln street
The names Of the two children and
their addresses are: Henry Mroczka. OF
No. 10 Stroud street, and Edlcy Daremr,
is months old, of Ne j22 Lincoln street
According TO the records OF the
AANaANA NNHtNi AAANAAAf NhA AAaiAalA AHAAu
had been III for several days. but
this morning paralysis set in and the
house was quarantined The Ely in
fant died at midnight. II having been
reported i'll yesterday, making twelve
deaths I'm the city TO date
Howard G. Ely. father of this child
is connected with tho engineering de
partment Of the DUPONT Company
and the medical department OF the
company took precautionary meas
ures TO fumigate the rooms Of the en-
gineering department in the DUPONT
Building where Mr.. Ely was employ
ed. The nine rooms Of the engineer
ing department We're disiniected and
the noses .and throats OF the en-
ployes were sprayed. Mr. Ely and
his family are quarantined
Executive officers Of the Board o
Health were instructed TO visit al
motion picture theatres today an,
warn the managers that any infractior
Of the quarantine regulations relative
to admitting children under 16 years
Of age would be prosecuted. This ac
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
Christian Service
With Bible STUDY
Temporal asWell as Spiritual
Uplift is Undenomina-
tional Class Object
LABOR BUREAU
PART OF PLAN

Plans are being made for the organ
isation of monster Mems Bible Class
and Social Workers League at Scott
N. H. Church next Thursday evening.
which will be conducted along lines
different from any similar body Of
Bible students in the city. The meet
ing will be open to the public and a
program of addresses, singing and or
chestral music will be rendered, fol-
lowed by refreshments.
Besides planning the study OF the
Bible. the class will be organized
along the broad lines of civic right
eousness and social service. A labor
bureau will be maintained in connec-
ion with it and there will be social
work department as well as a spirit
ial department. The object OF the
movement will be to study the incep-
ion of practical Christianity Mems
temporal as we'll as their spiritual
Welfare will be looked after Work
viii he obtained for men out OF en-
oloyment and families coming to the
,ity will be assisted to find dwellings.
rhe organization will have presi-
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
JOHN c. STOCKLY DIES
At SMYRNA HOME
Deceased for Many Years
Was Trustee of Della
ware College
HAD BEEN IN tOOR
HEALTH FOR YEARS
special 10 mn EvENING JoURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Sept 90 John c. stock
ly. aged 81 years. one Of the most
prominent residents OF Smyrna. and
for many years a trustee Of Delaware
College died at his home here yes
tcrday lie had been bedfast for six
months from general debility and had
been in impaired health for several
years. He lapsed into coma yester-
day morning and did not revive.
Mr.. Stockly was the father OF Ayres
J. Stockly, a member Of the New Cas-
tie county bar. with offices in the
Delaware Trust Building. The de-
ceased was a son Of Ayres Stockly.
He was born in Smyrna. His elemen-
tary education was obtained in the
Smyrna public schools. and subse-
quently he attended Delaware College.
but did not remain long enough 10
graduate.
After leaving college Mr.. Stockly be.
came cashier of the First National Bank
in Milford. lie later returned Ia
Smyrna and became interested in The
management of his fathers farms and
with his brother, Ayrcs u. Stocl,ly. en-.
gagged In the grain business for several
years. lie also studied civil engineering
and practiced that for time
In recent years. when his health would
permit, he had restricted his work Ia
the geenral management Of his farms
and town properties. Mr.. Stocklv served
-. ~
Commissioners of Smyrna. and also on
the Smyrna School Board For many
Continued on Page IL
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
NO POISON FOUND IN
WONAN'S STOMACH
.Coroner'S Office Satisfied
Suffocation Caused Eliza
beth GreaveS' Death
SUSPECT IN CASE
EVADES POLICE

Herbert J. Watson. State bacterolo-
gist at Delaware College. today an
nounced that an analysis Of the con-
tents OF the stomach OF Elizabeth
Greaves. colored, whose body was
found in a vacant lot in East Fifteenth
street, on Friday. August is, failed to
show any signs OF poison.
It is partly admitted now by the
coroner's office that the woman's
death was due 10 suffoeation. This
opinion is said to be shared by Coro-
ner's Physician DR.. II. w. Briggs, who
performed the post-mortem examina-
ton on the wOman's body.
According to Deputy Coroner Mich
OILS. DR.. Watson had not submitted a
written report in the case as vet. but
said that no traces of poison had been
found. The bacteriologist asked for
additional time, however. before sub
mitting his written report in the case
With this information at hand, the
police are seeking Nathaniel Jones,
alias Cuban, a young colored man,
who had served time at the work
house for annoying the Greaves wo-
man and who had been heard making
threats against her.
The body of the young woman was
found by a man who was installing
machinery in fibre plant in East
Fifteenth street on Friday, August is.
Continued on Page Eieven.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
SURPRISE ARMED MEXICANS
ON UNITED States SOIL
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Sept % - Thirty
armed Mexicans. belonging to the
command Of Col. Revel. Carranza
officer. were found concealed in the
brush two miles west of Yslota, Tex,
by a patrol Of the Eighth Cavalry
yesterday Gen. Funston reported to
the War Department today.
Tho MeXicans were dismounted.
Funston said, and concealed except
one, who. mounted on burro. was
on guard The Mexicans retreated
across the RIO Grande when discover
ed The mounted Mexican left so
hIrriedly, Funston declared that he
left his burro. He also left a car
bine. marked Troop K. Tenth Cavalry
the colored troop that was engaged
in The Carrizal battle No shots
were fired on either side.
Funston announced that when the
matter was taken up with the Juarez
authorities. il was promised there
would he repetition of the incident.
Nothing on the American side was
disturbed and Funston could find no
reason for the crossing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
MEN AND WOMEN IN
HIGHER WAGE FIGHT
New Castle Leather Co.
Glazers Stay Out Until
Question is Settled
COMPANY GRANTS
PARTIAL INCREASE

Young women glazers at the plant
of the New Castle Leather Company
expressed dissatisfaction with the
wage scale yesterday. and appointed
a committee TO confer with the COM
pany with the idea of obtaining an
increase. The men glazers left their
work out of sympathy with the wo-
men strikers.
As a result of the conference a
raise of half cent dozen skins
was granted the young women. The
No. / workers were allowed IL
cents dozen instead of 8 cents, and
the No. 2 workers 10 1-2 cents a
dozen instead of 10. This increase
carries with it per cent. bonus.
About two-thirds Of the young wo-
men agreed to accept the new wage
scale granted by the company and re-
turned to work this morning. but IL
was said at the factory that the re-
naming third were not satisfied and
refused TO report. The men are still
out in sympathy with the female
workers.
A meeting OF the factory employees
of both sexes was held at Turn Hall
last night to make arrangements for
the formation of sick benefit asso.
citation and this gathering gave rise
TO the report that the strikers were
comforting. This meeting had nothing
to do with the strike situation. declar-
ed an official of the company. Con =
mittees were appointed from the diff
ferent departments Of the company
and these committees will go into the
details OF the proposed organization
and report az meeting of the main
body Of workers TO be held in about a
month
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
SUSSEX Democrats SPLIT
over COUNTY Chairman

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Sept. o.
Reports are current that the anti
Salisbury forces in Dagsboro hundred,
because of the selection OF James NJ.
Tunnel for the County Craftsmanship.
are up in arms and have threatened to
cut the ticket more than 100 votes.
The feeling against Mr.. Tunnel in
that district has been brought about
by factiOnal fights that have been
taking place there for the past few
years.
The forces lead by what is known
in Sussex as the Layton-H Houston
Long faction, are opposed to Mr.. Tun-
nell and r. d. Lingo, Sr., of Days
boro, who are said to be the organiza-
ton leaders in the district John II.
Layton, one of the leaders OF the op-
position. who is a brother of Former
Secretary of State DR.. Caleb r. lay
ton, Of this town, is a Candidate for
the nomination Of prothonotary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
court ORDERS SUPPORT
FOR COMMON LAW Children

A pitiful condition Of affairs was re-
vealcd in City Court this morning by
evidence presented in the case of Joseph
Iaioie, 81, arraigned ON a charpe of
non. support. May Lajoie testified she
had been living with Joseph for eight
years and had two children Previously
Il was said, she had another child.
Joseph declared he had left May 10 e
with bis legal wife. lie was brought
back here Yesterday by Sergeant Schell
from Manchester, n. IT,, where he is
said to have been living with the
woman he declares is his legal wife
Joseph admitted he usually earned
about $3.50 a week.
He was directed 10 pay IS a week
for support of the two children and to
furnish surety for bail
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
EDEN LODGE ANNIVERSARY.

Members OF Eden Lodge started
plans for the observance OF their IF
tieth anniversary. which will take
place in 1917. II is planned TO have
this celebration rank as a peer among
such events in fraternal organizations
in this city. Next Thursday a "thous-
and members committed" Of ten VIII
be appointed. II will be their duty to
supervise plans whereby the lodge
will have 1000 OF Wilmington's best
citizens as members by December,
1917.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-29
Church FUNERAL
FOR MAI. RAMSAY
dupont Co. Engineering De-
partment to Close While
Chief is Buried
DEATH A SHOCK
TO MANY FRIENDS

Funeral services over the body OF
the late Major William G. Ramsay,
vice president OF the dupont Com
pany. who died yesterday morning al
his home at Guyencourt. will be held
in st. Andrews p. +. Church, Eighth
and Shipley streets at 1130 o'clock
tomorrow morning. The services will
be conducted by the Rev. R. w. Trap
nell. rector Interment will be made
in the Arlington National Cemetery
at Washington, ID. c., and will be pr!-
vate.
The honorary pallbearers VIII be
II. NJ. Barksdale Irenee DUPONT.
Alexis 7. DUPONT. Eugene dupont. r.
r. NJ. Carpenter. II. NJ Pierce. Will
liam b. Foster, NJ. DUPONT Lee. lgu-
gene Z. dupont, John Lee Pratt.
Walter Blackiston, and T. w. Bac-
chus.
In Difference TO the memory OF the
Major. the engineering department or
the dupont Company will be closed
tomorrow and also the engineering
shops in the DUPONT mills at Will
mington. Word of Major Ramsay's
death has been sent TO all the engi-
uetiihE toipa VI lht uui ohl Nohl pdhg
throughout the United States and 1t is
expected that those who can reach
here in time for the funeral tomorrow
will do so.
Major Ramsay's sudden death was a
great shock to his friends and as
sociates in the company. and it was
said OF him yesterday: "He died like
a soldier in the forefront OF the
battle. Having accomplished one Of
the greatest engineering feats in the
world, at the zenith OF his powers.
ready to confront other problems Of
great magnitude. like Kitchener.
whom he resembled he was snatched
away from life's labors and with his
reward OF peace and plenty full in
sight"