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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
(By Associated Press)

The Teutonic campaign against Ru-
ania is developing rapidly with a
nverging drive on Bucharest from
rec directions. The immediate
reat to the capital seems greatest
|om the southwest where the inva-
krs have approached within so miles
the city after Won Mackenson and
pn Falkenhayne effected a junction.
In Dobrudja, north Of Constanza on
Ie Tchernavoda line, the Russian ad-
hnce apparently has been halted.
Fighting on the Macedonian front
less general because of the weather.
Seemingly there is no disposition
j the part &, of the British or the
rench to attack in force in the
emme region. Extremely bad wea-
Ter prevails.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
|ERMAN SUBMARINES REPORTED
OFF THE AMERICAN COAST AGAIN
(pprehension Is Felt in Shipping Circles Large
Number Passenger and Freight Steamers
Nearing New York Harbor.

nition in general warning sent out
last night by the British Cruiser Lam
caster.
All steamships flying the flags of
any of the Entente Allies were eau
toned to beware of hostile undcrsea
boats on this side Of the Atlantic.
Six steamships arriving today re-
ported that they sighted no subma-
rines.' Incoming vessels shrouded
their lights during the darkness and
life boats were kept swung out.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
NOTED BREEDER DOG SHOW
JUDGE p

New York, Nov. 27.-(By Union
Associated Press)-Miss Anna Ira
cey, recognized as one Of the leading
experts of Judging Airedales in
America, has been selected to off,
ciate at the German sheepdog special
ty show which opened in Madison
Square Garden today.
The first annual show Of the Collie
Club also opened today at Bryant
Hall. The most important collie
breeders in the country are exhibit
ing their prize dogs.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
WHEAT PRICES
TAKE TUMBLE
Some Months Broke Over Nine Cents
Heavy Selling by Big Houses
The Cause.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Wheat prices
came down with crash today, break
ing in some cases nine and three-
cights cents bushel. Big sales by
some of the leading houses started
the general movement to unload hold
ings and gave an opening for aggres.
sive selling by the bears.
Reports that an Armistice in Eu-
rope is not unlikely and meanwhile
exports from the United States may
be curtailed caused a heavy decline
in values.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27

COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Is to 10 Points
Down--New Orleans 8 to 10
Down-Spots Go Up.

A slight loss was recorded in both
the New York and New Orleans cot
ton markets at the close today, New
York showing loss Of is to 10 points,
New Orleans loss Of 8 to 10 points.
Spots at New York were of five
points, New Orleans spots advancing
a points. Sales 4,19S bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
UCHAREST Is IN DANGER FROM
TEUT0NS IN THREE DIRECTIONS
an,paign Against Rumania Developing Rapidly
Capital in Greatest Danger From South
west bad Weather

mania, forty seven miles southwest
Of Bucharest, was captured yesterday
by the Teutonic forces, the war Of
flee announced today. The Rumanians
who retired from Orsova are now
blocked by the approach of another
Teutonic force in their rear.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
VILLA DRIVEN BACK
(By Associated Press)

Ell Paso, Nov. 27.-A report re-
ceived here by officers last night was
to the effect that Villa captured the
penitentiary at Chihuahua City and
liberated all prisoners, after which he
was driven out of the city. It is also
stated by army officers that Villa BAN
dts have been seen in the streets of
the capital since Saturday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
NJ &M.L.T IS /.
FACING STRIKE
~ NsSt
Big Four Brotherhoods Voting Today
Upon Matter-Demanded Dis
cussion Grievances.
(By Associated Press)

Nashville, Nov. 81 Conductors, en-
gineers, trainmen and 'firemen on the
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
railroad are voting today to determine
whether a strike will. be authorized
to back-up the demands made on the
road for a discussion Of the griev-
ances with a joint committee Of the
four brotherhoods. The result of the
balloting probably will be announced
Thursday. l ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
PREDICT 5o.CENT TURKEY

New York, Nov. 27.--(By Union
Associated Press) - According to
prospects, only millionaires will en-
joy turkey dinners next Thursday
Dealers are asking from 40 to 80 per
cent more than they asked last
Thanksgiving season and 5O.cents-a-
pound turkey Is predicted before
Thursday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
DAILY COTTON LETTER

New Orleans, La, Nov. 27.-The
Times Picayune correspondents make
the cotton crop l1,040,000 bales
growth, exclusive Of lintsrs, repacks
and other additions. The forecast is
fully as bullish as expected and justi-
fled the bullish course Of the market
towards the end Of last week on it's
expectation. The response by Liver
pool was full.
/. New York said: British patrol
ship sent out warnings Of submarine
danger in Americas waters" Presi-
dent Wilson, through Secretary Tu-
multy today notified T. B. Connolly
leader of the movement for embargo
on food expectation, that the embargo
question was receiving his most seri-
ous consideration. The principal fea-
ture Of the cotton goods review is
that they are beginning to show the
effect Of high prices. ,~
! With bullish expectations satisfied
as to the crop estimate, tension was
relieved. There was better quality
and larger number sellings which
made trading easier and buying less
effective. The market gained about
20 points on the easy trading on buy
ing orders which, had accumulated
Sunday and set new buying on the
advance in Liverpool, but flow of
realizing orders soon came on the
market, causing easiness. March trad
ing from 20.87 to 2O.45. The suspense
between now and December 11th when
the government report is likely to be
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
lRu Associated Pressl

New York, Nov. 27.-Apprehension
felt in shipping circles here in view
the large number Of passenger and
light steamships nearing this port
d the. reported proximity Of Ger
In submarines.
|Rumors in circulation here for sew
Nj days that two German subma-
hes had broken through the Allied
kdon and were on the way to the
klantic Coast received official recog-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
NICHOLAS o.FRoNT
(BY Associated Pressl

Copenhagen Nov. 27.--A Sofia dis
patch to the Vossische Zeitung, Of
Berlin, says that Emperor Nicholas
CT Russia, arrived at Kiev on the Ru-
manian frontier, where he will con-
fer with King Ferdinand, of Rumania.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
TRABUE CASE TO JURY TO
MORROW
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Nashville, Nov. 27.-Argument in
the case of Charles, Trabue, charged
with the murder Of Harry Stokes, be-
gan today. Six hours is allowed each
side. Indications are that the case.
will go to the jury late. tomorrow.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
RAILROAD OVER VALUED

Interstate Commerce Commission Rel
ports on X. c. Southern.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Nov. 27.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission reported
today that the valuation of the Kan
sas City Southern Railway shows that
the road as capitalized at $99,052,O00
could be reproduced, less depreciation
for $3S,259,909, or new for $46,274,-
1868.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
OUTCOME OF Big
BATTLE UNKNOWN
Wire Communication Between Inter.
ior of Mexico and Border Not
Restored Today. ~.
(By Associated Press)

Jaurez, Nov. 27-The final result
Of the fighting between the defacto
government forces defending Chihua-
hua City, and Francisco Villas bandit
army is not known on the American
border today. Wire communications
have not been restored.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
EMPEROR's COFFIN CLOSED
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PreSS)
Vienna, Nov. 27.-The coffin of EN-
peror Francis Joseph was finally
closed today, but the body will remain
lying in state until Thursday, the day
set for interment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27

Closed to 10 down.
New York Spots 20.90 s of.
New Orleans, Spots 20.88 "a up.
Sales 4198.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27

DRAWING NEAR BUCHAREST
(By Associated Press) mi
Berlin, Nov, 27.-Alexandria. Ru
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
BANK OF COMMERCE !.

Located Greenwood in the Leore Mississippi
close Of businesses November H. 1916 tie
ners. ,3Es 'f = ~ .T'7 -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed l6 to IL down.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-27
LIVERPOOL MARKET.

Close Prev. Clos,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
THE SUPREME LoAFER.

While the ignorance and intemper-
ance of the poorer immigrants are, in
many instances, deplorable, native
Americans are still supreme as the
loafers, drunkards, outcasts, and GRIM
inalS of our towns and cities.
The poorer the quarter of the city
or town, the more miserable the dwell
ings of the people, the more degraded
the people themselves in all our in
dustrial cities and centers, the more
does the saloon flourish. Your money
or your life" says the highwayman;
your money and your life-your money
and your life, and the hopes and lives
of your wife and children" is the
demand of a destroyer without pity
Or conscience. The judges of courts
and other officials, who are responsible
for the opening and closing of drink
ing places, and the selling of in
toxicating liquors to the most ignorant
and reckless classes of men and
women, sometimes seem to misuse
their authority against the home and
society. Restrictive and protective
license regulations, when not enforced
open the way to unrestrained excess,
and multiply agencies for the destruc-
ton of homes, and the ruin of parents
and children.
--BfshOD CdncDiH,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
HARRISON DECLINES POST
WILL NOT SERVE AS MEXICAN
CONSUL BECAUSE OF CHURCH
OUTRAGES.

Colonel Russell B. Harrison OF In
dianapolis, son of the late President
Harrison, gave a singing rebuke to
Carranza and the Mexican Constltu-
tionalists recently when he addressed
a letter to them declining to serve fur
Their as Mexican Consul i'll Indiana be-
cause of the persecution and outrages
perpetrated against the Catholic
Church by Carranza and his followers.
Colonel Harrison is not a Catholic.
His letter caused much comment.
There are parts of it which could not
be printed in a Catholic paper, SO
plainly did he refer to the horrible
outrages against the priests and Sis
tiers. He says in part:
But what has shocked the citizens
of Indiana-and particularly the WON
en-more than anything else, has been
the fact that these revolutionists have
committed unspeakable Outrages upon
the nuns and Sisters of Charity-good
women who consecrated their lives IN
aiding the unfortunate and in uplifting
the community in which they are 10
Gated.
eff the republic of Mexico is to arise
from it's present impoverished and
desolate condition and become a great
republic it must guarantee religious
tolerance and protection, both to its
native population and to all foreign
ers in the same manner as is done in
the United States.''
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
THE IMMACULATE CONCEP-
aa TION.

Ever since the Fathers of the
Church gathered in solemn session
at the Council of Ephesus, in the
fourth century, the Catholic world
looks ever towards the Mother Of
God. 1t was the belief practically
from the beginning of the Chris
tian era, though not Dramatically
expressed, that the Blessed Virgin
was conceived without sin. The
belief OF the Christian people grew
stronger each century and kept
pace with their desire to see this
garland placed officially upon the
brow Of heavens queen. Prelates
and princes with the general laity
clamored for many long years
that this honor might be decreed
to Mary. The request, amounting
almost to a demand, became so
vehement that in the year 1854,
Pope Plus TX declared solemnly
the doctrine that Mary was con-
celved without sin to be a tenet
OF Christian belief which no Cath
Ole could deny without making
shipwreck Of his faith. This doe
trine is one Of the evidences that
Christ is with His Church at all
times. 1t adds force to the claim
that Mary is our tainted nature s
solitary boast. 1t completes the
mystic circle Of honors which the
Catholic Church has always shown
the Mother of God. 1t is based
upon reason as well as upon faith,
for surely from our human stand
point it would be unbecoming
that He Who came to destroy sin
should be born Of one who was
under the bondage of sin. The
redemption wrought by Christ
proved retroactive in the case of
His Mother, in as much as it pre-
vented what otherwise would have
followed in the course of nature,
namely, it prevented the impress
of original sin on Mary's soul !:
original sin which is the heritage
of all the children Of man.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
OF AMERIC A
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GRADU.
ATE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Competitive examinations for the
Knights of Columbus Scholarships
will be held April IA, 1917. Applica-
lions for admission to the examination
should be filed not later than March
Is. Examination centres will be desig-
mated to meet as far as possible the
convenience of candidates. Eligible
Candidates Only laymen are admit
ted to the examination. Applicants
must be, preferably, knights of Column
bus or sons of members of the Order
The examination is open to students
who have already received the degree
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent
academic degree, and to students who
will complete baccalaureate course
ut the close of the current academic
year. In any case the candidate must
have received the Bachelors degree
before July 1, 1917.
Conditions Of Tenure: The Schol-
arship provides board, lodging and
tuition during the time prescribed for
the degree which the candidate de-
sires to obtain. All other. expenses,
laboratory fees and athletic fees are
at the charge of the student. By the
terms of the foundation, each Knights
of Columbus Scholar is required to
pursue courses of study in preparation
for the Masters or the Doctors de-
gree in the Schools of Philosophy, Let
tiers, Sciences or Law. His work must
be of graduate character and must be
conducted in accordance with the reg
ulations established by the University
for graduate students. Undergraduate
courses in Law are not open to hold
ers of these Scholarships. Knights of
Columbus Scholars who desire to pur-
sue graduate courses in Law, must
have obtained both the degree Bache.
lor of Laws and the degree Bachelor
of Arts Holders Of Scholarships are
not allowed to pursue simultaneously
courses of study III any other institu
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
THE CONVERTER CONVERTED
AN EPISODE OF CANADIAN
HISTORY.

Francis Howard Kidd writes as fol-
lows in the Baltimore Catholic Re-
view: Mr.. John Richards, a Method
list minister in 1907 zealously con-
Quoted a series of sermons in Western
New York. Crossing to Upper Canada
to extend his sect he reached Mon
treal in August, 1907 Conceiving the
idea of converting the Sulpicians of
that city, he called to see them to exc
cute his designs. The Sulpicians re-
ceived him with courtesy and kind
ness and desiring to clear his mind of
error, give him books explaining Cath
Ollie doctrines. Mr.. Richards read
these books carefully and returned to
see the Sulpicians, not to convert, but
to be converted. For several months
he studied the grounds of the Catho-
lie faith. In his diary we find the fol-
lowing: CAS- 1 progress the truth
seems to me more clear, so that / am
fully convinced no doctrine has been
more misrepresented, as far as l can
understand it. I see nothing but what
has the sanction Of Gods word" He
became a member of the one true
Church of Christ, entered the semi
nary and was raised to the sublime
dignity of the priesthood, July %,
1918. During the years of his priest
hood he edited Canada by his remark
able zeal and devotion. He died in
Montreal on July %, 1S47, of the
typhus, caught while attending the
emigrants. Thus he was in death a
martyr of sweet charity.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
RELICS OF BOMBARDMENTS
COLLECTION is OPENED IN PARIS.

A most interesting exhibition of
artistic articles from a large number
of the French towns recently bonn
barded has just been opened in the
Petit Palais Champs Elysees. The
whole proceeds of the show are to
go to swell the funds of the Paris
Municipal War Charity Fund. Among
the treasures displayed are magnifi-
cent oak carvings from Verdun Cathe-
dral. The maryellously beautiful old
tapestries, which had, fortunately,
been removed from Rheims Cathedral
before it was bombarded and set on
fire, decorate the walls of the Petit
Palais. Some twenty-five statues from
the Rheims Cathedral, all more or
less mutilated, are also there. The
Calvary Of Revigny, half consumed by
fire, attracts attention. OF the Christ
nothing but the toes, three fingers of
the left hand, and the right arm are
left.
Visitors to this exhibition of objects
will notice the bronze bell bearing the
date of 1742, which formerly hung in
the church tower of Carency, a John
the Baptist from the church of Gerbe-
viller, and two doors from Pont-a-
Mouson Zone of which bears the in.
scription, Door to be left opetl by
order of the Military Commander.
To serve as refuge for the iBhabi.
tants in case of bOmbardment"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
LETHARGY,

1t is a fact of history that every
people possesses what are called
national traits. just as certain
professions or kinds of work will
leave their stamp upon those who
are engaged therein, so are ma
tional features to be found in
those who have been reared in
surroundings peculiar to any
given territory. If there is any
one trait that, more than another,
is attributed to the American it
is his unbounded activity. At
home he is recognized as being
wideawake: abroad, his activity
is considered dynamic. In spite
OF this Enthusiastically Ameri-
can trait a great lethargy is to be
found i'll the midst Of the Ameri-
can people at home, and especially
Of American Catholics. Modern
public opinion, especially in our
large cities, will not tolerate the
exhibition on the film of scenes of
indecency, cruelty or barbarity.
Our movie censorship committees
are quick to "cut" a reel if it dis
plays before the tender mind of
the public anything that might jar
the finer emotions. All this, in
deed, is praiseworthy in the best
sense, and is indicative of the
height reached by modern life, at
least i'll externals. Our President
is frequently besieged by commit
tees asking him to protest to this
or that country against certain
alleged brutalities.
Lowering our gaze from across
the vast expanse of waters that
bulwark us on either side, we be-
hold at our very doors barbarities
scarcely equaled by Nero or Calig-
ula. When Cuba protested the
outrages committed in her midst
we sent an army and fleet to
Southern waters, ousted the Span
iards, and made Cuba a free re-
public. Mexico within the past few
years has been the arena in which
modern Christian martyrs have
been thrown to the lions. The
vast American audience, gathered
in the amphitheatre of nations tc
witness the carnage, has remained
passively Indifferent, while not
actually enjoying the spectacle
Foreign nations, whose activities
engage them elsewhere at present
uttered a protest, Intellectual OF
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1916-12-02
MEDICAL EXAMINATION FOR ALL
NATIONAL OBSERVANCE DECEM-
Der 6-REASONS WHY OVER
HAULING is NECESSARY.

Plans for the observance of National
Medical Examination Day on December
6 were announced November 9 by The
National Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis. The
National Association, together with
other organizations, is advocating an
annual medical examination for every
person, sick or well, and December 6
has been set aside as one of the fea-
ture days of tuberculosis Week, De-
cember 3 to 10. Anti-tuberculosisA sso-
cations, state and local boards of
health, women's clubs and other So
cietieS are cooperating to interest
everyone possible in the subject >of at
least one medical examination a year,
preferably on this special day. Clinics
and dispensaries will prepare to re-
ceiVe those who cannot afford to pay
physician. Some of the reasons why
the human machine should be in
spected at least annually, are these:
The physically perfect man is almost
impossible to find. Almost everyone
who has reached the age of 80 has
some impairment or defect Of his body.
Out Of 1000 men and women examined,
70 per cent were found to have i'm
pairments of a more or less serious
nature, while all of the remaining 80
per cent had some defects of a minor
character.
Out Of the thousands who have been
examined and found to be impaired,
only 10 per cent imagined there was
anything wrong with them; the re-
naming 80 per cent supposed them
selves perfectly well.'' Many little
defects or impairments may be found
which, if allowed to continue without
treatment, may result in serious and
perhaps fatal illness, such as Bright's
Disease, tuberculosis, etc.
A thorough physical examination is
not expensive, and it is worth the cost
to know where ones health account
stands. If all inspection of your body
reveals little break that can be re-
paired for a dollar or two, which is
cheaper: to let that little break con-
tinue until it becomes chronic tuber-
culosis, cancer, or Bright's Disease,
which will cost hundreds of dollars to
treat and which may never be cured
or to stop it at it's very beginning?
The time to prevent disease from sap
ping your vitality is before it gets
foothold. The best way to discover
disease early is to have a periodic
overhauling of your body, at least once
a year.