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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-03
By United Press.

By United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March g.
The senate today gave formal notice
to the world that il stands behind
President Wilson, particularly in the
foreign policies that he is pursuing at
The present time
BY vote of 6s TO IA the senate re-
jected the resolution offered by 5ena-
tor Gore, warning American citizens
10 keep off OF armed merchantmen o.
belligerent countries.
1t was exactly ten minutes and
fcrty seconds from the time the fight
On the resolution began after the SEN
ate convened at II o'clock this morn
ing until the vice president announced
the vote.
Amid the most dramatic scenes stag
ed in the capitol since the United
States declared war against Spain, the
senate by single roll call swept aside
not only the Gcre resolution but all
the amendments and substitutes thai
were offered and thus clinched de
cisively the whole question in favo'
Of the administration.
Senator owen OF Oklahoma, Senator
Sheppard and Culbertson OF Texas
and Senator Clarke of Arkansas were
among those who voted % sustain the
presidents position. Senator Gore also
cast mis- vote with the majority, but
only that he might lodge motion fol
reconsideration.
fhe administration leaders were
ruthless in giving the death blow tc
all opposition TO the president. Aftel
the vote on the Gore resolution was
taken, Senator Stone tried to call NJ
the resolution Of Senator Jones whici
declared that before breaking off di
plomatic relations or sending th'
equivalent Of an ultimatum to an!
foreign power the president shoul'
consult the senate, but Jones Withdrew
his resolution, saying he would intro
Guce II again.
Gore sprung an unexpected move
the eleventh hour by offering wha
was practically a new resolution and al
ultimatum TO the central powers. Thi
move caused several changes in votes
The senators considered that Gore
new resolution amounted PRACTICAL
TO notice to Germany that war woul
be declared by the United States upo
the killing OF single American by
submarine attacking a merchantma
without warning.
Senator James of Kentucky lead tn
administrations fight on the floor {
the senate. Senators Stone, Vard'
man. Smoot and Clarke vainiy trie
TO explain their votes. but James roa
cd forth objections, his points of orde
being sustained by Vice President Ma
shall Senator Borah protested vigo
ously against "gagging' the senate.
II is expected that similar acuo
viii follow quickly in the house. th'
clearing the way for the state depar
ment to resume the Lusitania negotl
tions with Germany.
While the senate debated late yes'e
day there came news to the state d
partmcnt from Berlin which convinc'
officials that the dissension in co
gress was being used deliberately
weaken the presidents hand IN "e
many.
Confidential ahvices state tnat
ports circulated in the German cal
tai as having come from Washlngt'
declared that congress stood five
one against the president
Out Of the senate debate came a ,u
which for the moment threatened
overshadow the real features oil Z
rontest and probably disclosed I
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-03

on the roster and that every one of
the 10 are town-boosrers, live wires
and community builders.
Secretary Clark stated also
that all matters OF interest to the com
munity at large, as well as to Chick
asha in particular, would receive its
share Of attention from the member
ship Of the bureau.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-03

with purloining money from the over
coat of a brick mason, the coat having
been laid across a chair in Chickasha
avenue pool hall. After hearing the
testimony in the case Judge Coffman
ordered the discharge of the prisoners
ON the grounds of insufficiency Of evi
aence' IA Hs.se sa-AA- IA
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-03
Two zeppeIins Wrecked.

By United Press.
LONDON, March dispatches re-
ceived by the Exchange Telegraph
company from Amsterdam report that
two Zeppelins were frecked in Bel
GUM on February 81.
One of the dirigibles, it is reported
fell on a house at Ezzezce, injuring
rs children, and the other fell at MAJ
Nault.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-03-03

the wives of the cabinet officers. Dur
ing the reception the marine band will
nlav and refreshments will be served
IN the state dining room.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
MEN WANTED AT $40 A DAY.

Washington, Sept. 22.-(Union AS
sociated Press. 1.-The United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce in cooperation with the Lum-
ber Manufacturers Association, is
holding examinations in all the large
cities Of the country today in the
hope of securing lumber experts for
service in Europe. A thorough sound
ing of European markets for Ameri-
can lumber is about to be undertaken
and men will be needed who are thor
oughly familiar with the lumber trade
to be sent abroad Immediately to lay
the groundwork for post-bellum ex-
port trade in this line. Salaries not
exceeding $40 a day in addition to
travelling and living expenes will be
paid to applicants who successfully
meet requirements. The expenses of
this canvass of European markets will
be borne jointly by the Federal gov
ernment and the Lumber Manufactur-
ers' Association.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
UNIVERSITY OF MISS. HAS REC.
ORD-BEEAKiNG OPENING.

University, Miss, Sept. 21.-The
doors Of the University Of Mississippi
were today thrown open to the largest
body of students ever assembled at
any previous opening. Students began
to arrive the first Of the week and
are still coming in large numbers, ex-
ceeding by far the estimate made as
to the probable number.
During the last session there was
much difficulty in securing accommo-
dations for the large number of STU
dents, owing to the great increase, to-
gether with cramped quarters. In Or
der to meet this difficulty rooms were
irnprovised in the Easements of the
Pcabuody building and in the Lyceum.
Even old class rooms were utilized to
make room for the students, but even
with these quarters all filled it is 60
ing to be necessary to make arrange
ments to care for many who are now
on the waiting list. The student body
is happy to see four members Of the
Legislature registered at the opening.
There are students registered from
Porto Rico, Cuba and Nicarauga, as
we'll as from many states in the
Union.
Actual work was begun today with
the holding of the first chapel exercis-
es Of the new scholastic year. After
the preliminary exercises Chancellor
Powers fttingly introduced Hon.
Mike" Connor, speaker of the House
of Representatives, as the speaker Of
the occasion. MIR. Connor is an alum
nus Of 1912, having graduated with
distinction from both the litearary
and the law departments.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 22-In the
last hour Liverpool was distinctly cas-
ier than due but supporting orders
from our side and straddle exchange
caused strong advance in the late
trading, futures showing as much as
16 points advance. Spots are quoted
8 higher; sales 1000 bales. Buying
has been so large in our northern
market, that in view of the small
stock there and the strike situation,
which this morning does not look any
too good, interest has to be distri-
buted, which may be one Of the rea-
sons for large buying orders coming
to other markets. Excepting some
rain in Arkansas and western Tennes-
see, the map shows fair, warmer and
conditions continue generally favor
able for crop and harvesting. Indi-
cations are for increasing cloudiness
in the northern belt with possibly
some rain there and cooler in Okla
homa and Arkansas, but good wealth
er in the rest of the belt. No danger
so far from storm, although there is
disturbance in the southeast. Our
market opened 4 to 8 higher on
strength in Liverpool and buying on
expectation Of further bull support
by the west. The markets seems to
depend almost altogether on such sup
port, as the technical and legitimate
conditions for the present are against
it. Spot advices from all around and
statistics show that the
crop is being marketed on high fu-
lures. J. F. CLARK & co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
DETROIT TO PROBE GAS
ADULTERATION.

Detroit, Sept. 22.-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press. )-Detroit motorists who
use 100000 gallons of gasoline every
month and who are being bilked out
of thousands Of dollars annually by
the adulteration of gasoline, are to be
saved from that loss by and ordinance
which will probably pass the common
council soon. John C. McCabe, city
safety engineer, is making an inspec-
tion of the refineries and stations
which send gasoline to Detroit to de-
termine what methods Of adulteration
are being used. He will report to
the ordinance committee, recommend
ing restrictions.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
POPULAR MECHANICS SHOWS
MUSICAL FOREST.

The current issue of Popular Me-
chanics carries cut and good story
of the beautiful Musical Forest at
Weiler's Jewelry Store here. This
model manner Of displaying talking
machines is attracting attention al!
over the United States and is adver-
tising Greenwood as we'll as Weiler's
popular store. The article carried in
the Popular Mechanics is as follows:
"A woodland scene has been repro
duced with remarkable accuracy Of
detail by a retail dealer, in Green
wood, Miss, as setting for display
of musical instruments. The area
devoted to this scene is so by 25 feet.
AT the left as one enters, is a wood
mans cabin made Of real logs from
which the bark has not been removed.
On the outer wall beside the door,
hangs a banjo, a coon skin, and other
animal skins. An old musket rests
above the window and dog horn
hangs nearby.
"In the central area, besides several
monographs, are a tripod supporting
an iron kettle, hanger filled with
hay serves as receptacle for pho
,nograph records, saw horse and 9th
er features suggestive of life in the
forest.
ION the right is a mill made OF logs
and having a water wheel turned by
water. The pool into which the water
falls is made by molding plaster of
Paris in the form Of rocks in the bot
tom Of metal tank. Climbing morn
Ing glories and ivy add to the scene.
"Placed at different points are
stuffed squirrels, blackbirds, king
fiShers, a hawk, doves, an English
pheasant, and other creatures. By
means Of special lighting system the
glow Of the sunrise or the silvery
light Of the moon can be reproduced
" illuminate THO scene"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
Notice Of Bond Sale.

By direction Of the Board Of Super
visors of LeAore county, Mississippi,
I will on the first Wednesday in Oc-
tober, 1916, within legal hours offer
for sale at the court house in the City
Of Greenwood, Mississippi, to the
highest bidder, $6C0,OOO.OO serial road
improvement bonds running for twen-
ty years, as authorized by chapter 424
of the Acts of 1916 Legislature, State
Of Mississippi.
Said bonds will first be offered for
sale in lots of $1OO,OOO.Oo and then Of
fered as an entirety.
All bids to be submitted to the
Board of Supervisors for acceptance
or rejection, said Board reserving the
right to reject any and all bids.
Witness my hand this the 7th day
Of September, 1915.
A. r, BEw, Chaneery Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
30 BALES COTTON
2S CENTS POUND
Highest Price Paid For Fleecy Staple
in Greenwood This Season.

The Y. & M. v. Cotton Co. sold for
EMr. W. T. Adair, an extensive planter
Enear Doddsville, to Messrs. Humphrey
! & Co., of this city, Tuesday, fifty
bales of extra staple cotton at 20
cents per pound.
The total weight of the fifty bales
was 25,361 pounds, and Mr.. Adair re-
ceived $7,101.OS for the lot.
This is the top price paid for cot
ton in Greenwood this season, and is
the best price paid in the State to
|date.
However, there's nothing startling
about the sale. Greenwood buyers al
ways pay the highest prices for cot
ton at all times.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
FAILURE OF SPUD CROP MAKES
FARMERS BUY POTATOES.

Muskegon, Mich, Sept. 22-(Union
Associated Press. Farmers in this
section of Michigan are facing real
potato famine, this seasons potato
crop having proved failure. Many
farmers who had extensive potato
planting of their own are now buying
their winter supply in the open mar
ket. Those who have been fortunate
to raise spuds are demanding and re-
ceiving fabulous prices for the small
amounts they are offering on the mar
ket.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK.
(By Associated Press.)

~ AAo5oNAs~SNA 4 AV00s/
Berlin, Sept. 22.-Bulgarian and
German troops under Field Marshal
Won Mackenson have driven back the
Russians and Rumanians in Dobrudia
in disorder, the war office announced
today. The victory was gained by en-
circling counter attacks.
GREEKS URGED TO JOIN.
(By Associated Press.)
Athens, Sept. 22.-Constantino Me-
las, deputy from Janin, has published
an appeal to the inhabitants Of Epirus
asking them to join in the national
defense movement started at Saloniki.
The committee of national defense
was organized by the Greek military
officers and prominent civilians in Au-
gust and addressed an appeal to the
people and army urging them to drive
the Bulgarians from Greek soil.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
Thirty DOLLAR FIRE AT GE0M LAST NIGHT C0TT0N and SEED DESTROYED
TRAIN HITS CAR
TWO ARE KILLED
Accident at yicksburg Fatal to T. A.
Chichester and Daughter.
(By Associated Press.)

Vicksburg, Miss, Sept. 22.-Miss
Gertrude Chichester, of Edwards,
Miss, died here early today, the Sec
ord victim OF the automobile accident
last night, which caused the death Of
her father, T. A. Chichester, promi-
nent planter.
The car was struck by an Alabama
& Vicksburg railroad passenger train
last night.
The list of the injured follows: Mrs.
r. A. Chichester, one foot badly man
gled, serious; Miss Georgia Chiches-
ter, age IL, back of neck injured; Miss
Clemmie Colmery, age II, internally
injured; Miss Ethelyn Luster, age 16,
both legs broken.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
RUN OF ILL LUCK HITS OREGON
LUMBERMEN.

Portland, Ore, Sept. 22.-(By Nm
ion Associated Press. Lumber pro-
ducers in Western Oregon served only
by the Southern Pacific system have
been driven to distraction by the in
creasing seriousness Of the car sup
ply situation. Inability to get cars
for carrying lumber to remote points
has resulted in the cancellation Of
many orders and buyers ordering
anew from mills served by other rail.
roads or on tidewater. The result is
shown in the closing down Of some
Willamette valley mills and the prob
ability Of other mills having to close
In the near future.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLAR
COTTON FIRE At CLElIJlDD ORA Or
eed Houses and Platform Of Townes G. Sturdi-
want With Several Toms Of Seed and Nearly
Two Hundred Bales of Cotton Burned.

bales than the 165 sold by Mr..
Towncs on the platform or not.
The seed houses ard platform were
completely destroyed. The big gin
adjoining was saved from the flames
by the hardest cffocts. Every effort
was made to ext;nguish the flames
when first discovered, but to no avail,
the fire spreading rapidly over the en-
tire lot Of cotton making it almost i'm
possible to remove any Of it from the
platform. Some few bales were saw
ed, most OF which was damaged by the
flames.
The origin Of the fire could not be
learned.
Mr.. Shelby Steele, OF the Delta In
suranee and Really Agency, Inc, LEFT
early this morning for Glendora to
help in adjusting the insurance.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
GERMANS HURLED BACK.
(By Associated Press.)

Paris, Sept. 22.-The German in
fantry advancing in waves made re-
newed efforts this morning to beat
back the French from positions re-
Gently captured north of the Somme
river The war office says the at
tacks were broken by the French ar
tlllery before the Germans reached
the French lines, compelling them to
retire to their own trenches after
heavy losses.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22

A thirty-thousand dollar cotton fire
ccurred last night at ten-thirty at
Elendora when the seed houses and
klatform, with several tons CT seed
Ind nearly two hundred bales Of cot
|on, at the big gin Of Townes & Stur-
(ivant, were destroyed. Origin Of the
Ire is not known. The cotton and
iced were insured with the Delta In
urance and Realty Agency, Inc, for
100000.
1t is understood that Mr.. Townes
bn yesterday sold 1856 bales of cotton
10 Edward Holland, Of Greenwood,
which was on the platform ready for
delivery. The insurance policy was
leld by the buyers and covered the
|oss.
It could not be definitely ascertain
ed today whether there were more
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
SCHUBERTS PRODUCE A NEW
PLAY.

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 22.--(By I'm
ion Associated ess.)-"Her Soldier
Boy" new light opera, produced un-
der the direction of the Messrs. Shu-
bert, will be presented here tonight.
Later the play will be sent to New
York theatre.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
TROOPS ORDERED
TO THE BORDER
One Troop Of Arkansas Cavalry Will
BE Among New Men Sent.

Washington, Sept. 22.--Two Wyom-
ing National Guard infantry battal-
ions, a troop Of Kansas cavalry and
3. troop of Wisconsin cavalry were
ordered to the Mexican border today
by the War Department.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
NEW YORK CITY GOVERNMENT
PREPARES FOR MOB VIOLENCE
Attacks Upon Elevated Railway Trains Continue
Several Passengers Hurt This Morning
Surface Cars Guarded by Police.

them have said that such strike will
be ordered to begin Monday or Tues
day.
Crosstown surface lines where cars
ran last night not molested. The
lines were under heavy police guard.
The morning bombardments of the
elevated trains was resumed today.
Bricks and bottles which shattered
car windows were thrown from roof
tops Sixteen attacks were reported
and several passengers were injured.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
QUOTATIONS ON
COTTON LOWER
New York Down Fourteen Points
New Orleans Fifteen-Spots
10 Points OF.

Both the New York and New Or
leans cotton markets registered lower
values on the close today. New York
quotations were down, IA points, while
New Orleans dropped Is points. Spots
at New York were 10 points off, while
at New Orleans they remained steady.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
CANADA'S NEW WAR LOAN.

Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 22.-(Union As
sociated Press. 1.-The lists for Cana
da's new war loan will close tomor-
row. The loan will be for $100,000,000
at 81 1-2, bearing interest at 5 per
cent. and running for fifteen years.
The Dominion's last war loan was for
$50,O00,O00, but twice that amount
was subscribed. The exact date when
the new bonds will mature is October
1, 1918, with principal and interest
payable in gold, the former at the
several offices of the Assistant Re-
ceivers- General throughout Canada
and the interest at any Dominion
branch Of the chartered banks.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
NEGRO EXAMINATIONS TODAY.

One hundred and thirteen negroes
are taking the county school exam
nation here today, the majority Of
whom are women. This is the second
and last examination this year for the
negro teachers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
WAR DEPARTMENT
DOUBTS REPORT
Does Not Accept as Accurate Border
Account Of Chihauhau Fight.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 22--Secretary
of War Baker let it be known today
that the War Department is not dis
posed to accept as accurate the report
Of Villas raid upon Chihauhau City
Saturday, transmitted by General
Bell, on information reaching him at
Ell Paso.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Sept. 22.-Repeated
threats of a general strike in sympa-
thy with the street car employees has
caused all branches of the city gov
ernment charged with enforcing the
laws to prepare today for outbreaks
of mob violence.
Trade Union leaders meet this af-
ternoon to decide whether to issue the
call for the general strike. Some Of
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Friday.

Mississippi and Alabama-Proba-
bly, fair.
South Carolina, Georgia ind Flori-
da--Probably fair.
North Carolina-Partly cloudy;
probably showers in interior.
Louisiana-Generally fair tonight;
Saturday, partly cloudy.
Arkansas-Unsettled in east, fair
in west tonight; Saturday, fair and
cooler.
Oklahoma and Texas--Generally
fair.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
BOMBS DROPPED
ON DOVER TODAY
German Seaplane Flew Over British
TOwn-NO Casualties.
(By Associated Press }

London, Sept. PA German sea-
plane flew over Dover today and
dropped three bombs. No casualties
have been reported. The seaplane
was chased away by anti-aircraft
guns.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
(By Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 22.-The British ad-
vanced along a front mile long last
night in the Somme region, south of
the Ancre river, the war Office an
nounced today. Two lines of trenches
were captured.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
BRITISH CAPTURE TWO GERMAN
TRENCHES ON FRONT MILE LONG
Advance Made in Somme Region Last Night
Desperate Efforts Of Germans to Regain
Ground From French Repulsed.

end of the Macedonian front have
scored successes against the Bulga-
rians, the war Office announced today.
The Entente forces have made prog
ress in the heights, dominating the
road from Florina to Popili.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
BANDITS MURDER
BRITISH SUBJECTS
Reports Brought to Galveston Tell Of
Attack Made by Outlaws.
(By Associated Press.)

Galveston, Sept. 22.-Two British
subjects were taken from their homes
and shot, and thirty-six Carranza SOL
diers were killed in a raid September
10th, on an oil camp near Tuxpam,
by bandits calling themselves Villa
troops, according to reports brought
here today from Tampico by the
steamer Topila.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
WARSHIPS BOMBARD BULGARS.

(By Associated Press.)
London, Sept. 22.-The British war
ships have been bombarding the Bull
garian positions in the vicinity of
Nechari on the east bank of the Stru-
ma river near Salonika, the war Of
flee announced today. Satisfactory
results have been secured.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22
Notice of Sale of Convict Farm.

NVsASS ~ SoiS Va SONVASS a"
The Board of Supervisors Of Leflore
county, Mississippi, will receive bids
on the First Monday in October, 1916,
for purchase or lease for term of
years, the county convict farm, more
particularly described as follows:
Section %, Township 10, Range 2
West, LeAore County, Mississippi,
containing 642 acres more or less;
about 500 acres of which are in cul-
tivation.
The county reserving therefrom the
use Of the convict cage and sargeant's
residence on said land for q term Of
two years.
The Board reserving the right to
reject any and all bids.
A. r. Dew, Clerk,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-09-22

CLAHBY TO FIGHT LES DARCY.
Sydney, Australia, Sept. 22.-(Un-
ion Associated Press. Jimmy Clab-
by, the American pugilist, will meet
Les Darcy, the Australian champion,
here tonight. 1t will be one of the
few fights remaining on LIE Darcy's
program before he joins the colors.