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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
August II, 1915.

German advance northeast Of
Brcst-Litovsk drove Russians
nearly to kobryn.
Austro- Germans broke through
the Zicta Lipa line In Gaiicia.
italians developed great move.
snent against Trent and Trieste.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
Near Homo.

Mr.. Flatbush--How'd you enjoy tho
sewing meeting Mt Mrs. Bensonhurst'sf
Mrs. Flatbush-- Didn't enjoy II at all.
"How's that?"
TOO much gossip"
II never knew you to dislike gossip"
"Oh. well. II was too near home.
You see they've got the maid We used
to have"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK

.
lean H0U uIO WEEP
asus 81 ~
Germans advanced on Osso-
feet In Gulf Of Riua.
British submarine FITS,
aground ON Danish Island.
shelied by German torpedo boat
Great Britain and France de-
es'sa cosson aososuse contfa-
osno.
~eos p.su es
Severe artillery 6ah.,ro q A..
ras region.
Italians gained ground In the
Carso front.
TWO French torpedo boats
sank German destroyer OF o.
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Germans crossed the Narew
river.
Germans nisnned n ,nv.d.
Serbia via Bulgaria.
Austrians attacks checked by
italians.
August Is, 1915.
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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
August a, 1915.

August "a, 1915.
Germans crossed the NareW
river.
Germans planned to invade
Serbia via Bulgaria.
Austrians attacks checked by
italians.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24

Metaphors Mixed.
Fire losses In the big cities are
showing decrease"
.Yes: the new science OF fire pre-
yention Ia blazing the way"
Many man who IN apparently q
deep thinker merely has a new kind
Of pain and IL wondering Whit caused
IL.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
w. O. w. ELECTS OFFICERS.

Greenwood Camp 500, Woodman Of
the World met in regular session We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 9Th, with rs
members in attendance.
A very interesting and profitable
meeting was held and officers were
elected for 1917 as follows:
J. A. Shute, reelected Con. Com
Mr.. Shute has served four years at
the head of the local camp and he
was complimented for the way he has
served the lodge New members have
been added to the roster and the camp
is in better financial condition than
at any time in its history, and the
members expressed their confidence in
Sow. Shute by re-electing him. Other
officers elected were z. o. Kennun, A..
L.; T. L. Galley, Banker; A. c. Moss,
Escort; Warner Wells, Clerk; J. G..
Chapman, .Watchman; c. L. Bonner,
Sentry; j. E. Emmons, manager; w,
T. Mathews and J. P. Kennedy, camp
physicians.
Installation Of officers will be held
January 3rd, 1917, and committee has
been appointed to arrange for supper
that night and several prominent
speakers will be invited.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
AUTO SPEEDING
ENDANGERS LIFE
Situation Growing Worse-Narrow
Escapes Daily Occurances-Ac-
cidents Numerous.

"If you officers don't stop this reck
less driving on the part of the auto
mobile owners in this town it's going
to lead to somebody getting shotv
Such was the statement made yester.
day to Justice r. H. Hicks at the
Court House by gentleman who had
just been brushed by car as he was
crossing the street.
Seldom a day passes that some of
the Court House family do not hear
similar statements, and the grave
part is that the statements are true.
By watching any street corner for q
few minutes you can nearly always
be awarded by seeing narrow es-
cape, or an accident.
Automobile accidents are becoming
too numerous, too many people are
hurt, too many lives lost for this mat
ter to be allowed to continue without
some action being taken to prevent
reckless driving.
The man walking, or the man driv-
ing team,ha just the same right
to the street or to the roadway as
has the man driving an automobile.
In the city pedestrians are constrain-
ed to walk the pavement but have
equal right at the crossings with the
car.
Only few days ago Justice Hicks
himself was almost run down by a
negro driving a car. Mr.. Hicks was
crossing the street at a crossing when
the car brushed SO close to him that
it touched his clothing. Had he been
run down and injured the negro driv-
ing the car would no doubt have been
hung to the nearest post.
This is not only indulged in by
negroes but many of the white driv-
ers are negligent of the rights of 9TH
ers and risk their own lives as we'll
by being careless. White women
driving cars should especially take
care for should they get excited much
damage could result.
All drivers are not reckless. All of
Georgia did not hang Leo Frank. But
Frank was hung and reckless driving
is indulged in by many. Georgia gets
credit for Franks death and every
car owner gets credit for reckless
driving. For that reason those who
drive their cars in sensible manner
should do all in their power to aid in
prevent ing reckless driving by others.
If public sentiment expresses itself
against reckless driving, reckless driv-
ing will be reduced to a minimum.
The great trouble is that public senti-
ment lies sleeping while the public IL
being ruthlessly overrun by q number
of careless, irresponsible maniacs
without the slightest regard for the
laws Of God or man,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
(By Associated Press)

The rounding up of the Rumanian
troops was continued today by the
Teutonic forces. The German war Of
lice announced the capture of more
than 10000 prisoners and 26 guns.
The situation north and east Of Buch-
brest not yet clarified. Seemingly
The Rumanians are retreating in a
hortheastwardly direction.
Paris reports today the recapture
cf trenches on hill No. 304 which were
taken by the Germans yesterday. Ber-
lin denies this.
Violent engagements are taking
place on the Macedonian front east
of Monastir.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08

dress of the sender, and all Of ths a.
dressee, and the names and qualities
of articles enclosed.
Inscriptions such as Merry Christ
mas" With Best Wishes" "Do Not
Open Until Christmas may be writ
ten on each package.
When it is desired to send COM
munication with parcel on which
postage at the fourth-ciass rate has
been fully prepaid, the communication
may be placed in an envelop fully
prepaid at the first class rate and ad-
dressed to correspond with the ad-s
dress on the parcel, and then be tied
to or otherwise securely attached to-
the outside Of the parcel in such man
ner as to prevent its separation there
from, and not to interfere with ~
address on the parcel. The stamps to
cover the package on the stamps to
be affixed to the wrapper Of the par
eel, and those to pay the postage On
the communication must be affixed TO
the envelop of the communication.
Only the special delivery fee is re-
quired on such parcels as special de-
livery matter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08

until three days after such publica-
ton.
The presence of the commissaries,
with their advantages Of no rent, no
tariff, and reduced steamship and rail-.
road charges, has long been thorn
in the flesh of the Isthmian merchants.
The numebr of influential persons
who have enjoyed the privilege, given
by the President of Panama, of buy
ing in the commissaries has been an
obstacle in the way Of preventive >ac-
ton. The restriction of the use of the
commissaries to the people connected
with the Canal and it's defensive for
ces, for which the commissary system
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
PACKAGES BY PARCELS POST.
Instructions Regarding Proper Meth.
DDS of Preparing Shipments
What Can Be Sent,

For the information Of the public
in sending packages by parcels post
The Daily Commonwealth is publish
ing the following relating to charges
and proper packing on request of Mrs.
Lallah Humphreys, our accommodate
ing postmaster.
It would be well for every citizen
of Greenwood and vicinity to read
these suggestions carefully; also 9th
er patrons Of the postoffice.
What it will cost to get Christmas
gifts insured that 60 by parcels post:
Three cents when the value does
not exceed IS. Five cents when it
is not over $25. Ten cents when it is
not over $50. Twenty-Five cents when
it is not over $100.
Parcels may be sent by sepecial de-
livery, the fee for which is 10 cents
in addition to the regular postage.
Parcels of perishable character must
be SO marked.
Glass, china and dolls must be plac-
ed in wooden box with plenty of
cotton, excelsior, straw or sawdust
packed around them, and the box
marked to show the nature of the
contents.
The limit of weight of fourth class
matter is so pounds for parcels mailed
for delivery within the first and Sec
'nd zones and 20 pounds for all other
zones.
Packages must not exceed 81 inch
IS in length and circumference COM
,ined.
There can be placed in each pack
lge any number of marks or letters,
;ags, or labels as means of descrip-
ion, and there can be inclosed a print
ed invoice showing the name and ad-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
COTTON RECEIPTS.
THE WEATHER
Forecast B.

Mississippi-Cloudy tonight, Satur-
day probably rains. a.s .
Alabama-Rain, colder tonight. Sat
urday fair, much colder.
Florida-Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday, probably local rains and
colder. Much colder in northwest.
Georgia-Generally cloudy tonight
and Saturday, probably rain, colder.
South Carolina--Unsettled tonight.
Saturday probably rain and colder.
North Carolina-Generally cloudy
tonight and Saturday, probably rain
and colder.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
G. G.H.S..WINS THE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Defeated Meridian This Afternoon
Seven to Six-Neither after First
Quarter Scored.

By defeating Merriam this after
noon by the score Of 7 to 6 Greenwood
High School captured the state high
School championship. Neither team
scored after the first quarter, Meri-
dian making a touch down but failed
to kick goal. Greenwood followed
soon after with touch down by Hem
phil. Upon the toe of Jack Wilson
depended the victory for Greenwood
and he didn't fail. The goal made
the total of Z to 6 in favor Of the
local boys.
A detailed account of the game will
be published in tomorrows Daily Com
monwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
MAKES GREENWOOD HEAD
QUARTERS.

+ VI y
Mr.. 3. H. Granade, the capable rep
resentative of the Frankville Medicine
Company, Demopolis, Ala, in North
Mississippi, has decided to make
Greenwood his headquarters, and we
hope he will be pleased with our city
and remain here permanently. Mr..
E. R. Wiggins is exclusive agent in
Greenwood for "Ferraline", the won-
derful proprietary remedy made by
Mr.. Granade's firm, and the attention
of our readers is directed to the adver-
tisement of same in today's Common.
wealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
ARABIA MATTER
YET UNDECIDED
State Department Asks England for
Information as to Status of
Liner.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 8-Great Britain
has been asked by the State Depart
ment for information as to the status
OF fhe liner Arabia, sunk by German
submarine without warning. The De-
partment's information to date is that
theship was passenger carrying ves-
sci subject to attack without warning.
The next step in the situation, which
is admittedly the most serious since
the Sussex case, will not be taken up
until all information has been gath
cred.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
PLAN TO COLLECT
ALL ROAD TAXES
Sheriff Carrot Completes Delinquent
List-5,600 Names on It-Amount
Totals $16,800.

Sheriff T. c. CARROT and his corps
Of deputies have just completed one
of the worst jobs Of that Office, COM
piling the delinquent road tax list.
The job was finished late last night.
The law requires that this list be COM
piled as soon after the first Of De-
cember as possible and that action
must be taken before the fifteenth.
Practically every name on the list is
that Of negro.
The list contains 5000 names. The
yearly road tax amounts to $500. II
the action taken against the delin-
quents by the Sheriff results in the
collection Of the entire amount it will
reach the neat sum Of $16,S00, or
enough to build three miles Of first
class road in the county.
Sheriff CARROT declares his inten-
ton of taking immediate action
against every man on the list, both
white and black. Failure to come up
with the tax before the final date set
by law will result in the delinquents
serving time on the roads, or the
cuonty farm.
It would be well for the property
owners Of the county to see to it that
tenants on their places pay their tax,
otherwise the Sheriff may get them
just at the time when they are most
necessary on the farm. A glance at
the total amount to be collected will
give the land owners and business
man some idea Of the Importance of
collecting this tax.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08

was intended, will be quite an accom-
plishment for the Chambers Of Com
r1erce of Colon and Panama. It will
remove a cause of annoyance and dis
trust between the Panamanians and
Americans, and is generally regarded
as altogether to be desired, except by
those who have enjoyed special priv
ileges.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
BLOCKADE BY GREECE.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Athens, Dec. 7-(Delayed) The
blockade Of Greece begins officially at
eight o'clock Friday morning. In re-
sponse to demand of the Entente
for an explanation Of the
of Greek troops the gov
ment explained the movements had
ceased,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
|COTTON BROKE MORE THAN FIVE
DOLLARS A BALE AT NEW ORLEANS
Liquid ton and Short Selling Followed Publica-
ton of Census Ginning Report Issued This
Morning Says Report
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 8-Cotton ginned
to December first was 10,359,346 run
ming bales, including 1852 round
bales and 101 ,620 bales of Sea Island,
as compared with 9,703,612 bales for
the same period last year, announced
the Census Bureau today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
HEAVY RAINFALL TODAY

The heaviest rainfall Of the season
was recorded this morning between the
hours of three and eight when a total
Of l.ol inches fell. The rain was 40
heavy just before day that many people
wsye awakened By the fslA
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08

big BREAK IN
COTTON TODAY
New York Down 81 to 81 Points at
Close-New Orleans 80 to 81
Points.

The close Of today's markets regis
tered one of the heaviest losses of the
season. New York was down 81 to
81 points and New Orleans 80 to 92
points. Spots at New York were down
80 points and unchanged at Ner Or
leans. Sales 902 bales.
The cause is said to be due to larg-
er Census ginning figures than expect
ed and unfavorable political news.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
MARINA NOT TRANSPORT.
(p,y Aceoo;okoJ ppooo\

Washington, Dec. 8-Oficial infor-
nation to the State Department es-
tablishes the fact that the British
ship Marina, sunk by German SUBJ
marine with the loss Of American lives
was in no sense transport and is
entitled to immunities as a peaceful
merchantmen.
Germany has announced her willing
ness to offer amends for the distruc-
ton in such case
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
(By Associated Press)

New Orleans, Dec. 8-A violent
break of more than five, dollars bale
was recorded in the cotton market
here today. Liquidation and short
selling following the Census report
were given as the causes.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
SOLVE IRISH QUESTION.
iD,y Ne.oo,o+oJ Droce\

(by ASSOclaLeu FresSJ
London, Dec. Z The Manchester
Guardian says that the report that
Premier Lloyd George would attempt
an immediate solution of the Irish
question by means Of an imperial con-
ference is not unlikely.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
TORNADO TODAY DEMOLISHED d
LOUISIANA TOWN ONE Killed
Business Section of Town Left in Ruins Three
Churches and Railway Station Wrecked
Child Reported Killed. -

900 worth Of property. The Catholic,
Methodist and Baptist church and fhs
Louisiana Railway and Navigation
Company's station were destroyed.
One child is reported killed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
lombard TRIEST.
(By Associated Press)

Rome, Dec. 8-Two Italianseaplanes
|raided Triest Thursday, according to
the official statement of the admiral
|ty today. The raiders dropped five
bombs on the naval sheds and return
led unharmed although subjected to a
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
ROBBERS SHOOT
BANK CASHIER
Clarence Glass Of Point Texas, Died
Today from Wounds Received
Last Night.
(By Associaed Press)

Point Texas, Dec. 8-Clarence Glass
thirty, cashier of the Point National
Bank, died here today from wounds
received last night when he was shot
down by masked bandits who secured
$244 from the bank.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
FRENCH BATTLEsHIP LOST.
(By Associated Press)

7By Associated Press)
Paris, Dec. 8-The battleship Stuff
rem, which left port Nov. "a has not
been heard Of since and the minister
of war considers the vessel lost, with
all aboard. The Suffren's normal
complement was 780 men.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
(By Associated Press)

Chicago. Dec.8-Embargo orders,
which practically bar the West from
shipments Of commodities for export
from Atlantic Ports or for Eastern
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
REPRESENTATIVE TRIBBLE IS
DEAD.

Congressman from Georgia Died in
Washington Today.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 8--Representative
Samuel Tribble, Democrat, of Georgia
died here today as a result of stroke
appolexy which he suffered three days
ago He was serving his third term
in Congress.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
TEUTONS APPEAL TO GREECE.
(By Associated Press)

London, Dec. 8-A dispatch from
Rome to the Wireless Press says that
Germany and Austria have offered
their services to Greece if Greece de-
clares war on the Entente.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
(By Associated Press)

Atlanta, La, Dec. 8-A tornado to-
day demolished the business section
Of this town causing the loss of $4O,-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
HOLLAND.GERMAN AGREEMENT
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
London, Dec. 7-An Amsterdam
dispatch to the Times says the Berlin
Vossibche Zeitung announces that an
agreement has been reached between
Holland and Germany regarding the
expectation Of food stuffs identical to
that existing between Holland and
England. The Amsterdam correspon-
dent for the Vossische Zeitung says,
it is in. reality, if not technically, an
agreement between Germany and
England whereby both can obtain
food from Holland.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
SPECIAL PRIVILEDGES ARE CUR.
TAILED.
Assembly of Panama Passes New
Regulation Affecting Own People.

Regulation Affecting Own People.
(By Associated Pressr~
Panama, Dec. 8-A law to abolish
privileges Of purchasing at the COM
missaries of the Panama Canal, by
others than employees Of the United
States Government, has been passed
by the Assembly of Panama and sign
led by the President. 1t has not, how
ever, been published in the Official
Gazette, and will not become effective
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
SHIPMENTS FROM WEST TO EAST
FOR EXPORT. BARRED BY EMBARGO.
Pennsylvania and Erie Railroads Issue Embargo
Orders Because of Congestion Of Loaded
Freight Cars at Eastern Ports.

consumption went in to effect on the
Pennsylvania Lines and the Erie Rail-
road east Of Chicago today.
The embargo is attributed 10 the
congestion Of loaded freight cars IN
the yards on the Atlantic sesboaxd.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08

Closed 80 to % down.
New York Spots 1915 80 off.
New Orleans Spots 1883.
Sales 9O2.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
CALEDONIA REPORTED SUNK.
(Rv Ascociated pressl

London, Dec. 8-The Anchof Line
steamship Caledonia is believed to
have been sunk, says an announce
ment made today by Lloyds.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
GERMANS CONTINUE ROUNDUP
OF DEFEATED RUMANIAN TROOPS
Over Ten thousand Captured Yesterday -Situa-
ton North and East of Bucharest Not Yet
Clarified Battle in France

heavy fire by Austrian anti-aircraft
guns.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-08
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 81 to 81 down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
SMOKING is permitted
ON CLOSED STREET CARS
Commission Decides Practice OF
Platforms and Last Three
Seats Is Reasonable.

The practice of the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company in permit
ting smoking on the rear platforms of
It's closed cars and the last three
seats of the open cars is regarded as
a reasonable one by the public utili
ties commission. and will not be
changed. This announcement was made
yesterday in answer to a complaint
against the practice filed with the
commission by G. c. White.
In reply to a communication from the
Federation of Citizens Associations to
the effect that the street railway COM
panies should combine. and to that end
necessary means of determining the
ton should he carried out. the
commission yesterday stated that 1t
is making every effort to complete the
valuations as soon possible. and
has presented to Congress an estimat 9
for necessary funds in the urgent de-
fciency bill and that the commission
agrees with the association that no
com bination of utilities should be made
without knowledge of their fair value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-01
GIESBORO STEEL PLANT
ANNOUNCES WAGE BOOST

A 10 per cent general increase in wages
effective today has been granted by the
Washington Steel and Ordnance Company
10 the ma chine shop employees at its plant
at Giesboro Point. More than 1910 men
will benefit by the advance.
For many months the plant has been
working on twenty-four-ho day basis
manufacturing shells for the belliEerent
nations of Europe. three shifts OF work
men being employed.
Formal announcement of the advance
in wages has been made by the company
as follows
THE Washington Steel and Ordnance
Company has announced to the men in its
machine shops that. beginning February
!. there will be a 10 per cent general IN
crease in wages. All departments at the
steel works are busy and working with a
full complement of men. and 1t is figured
that with this last increase in wages 10
machinists skilled mechanics are receiV-
ing wages higher than those at any other
similar works in the country.