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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
UP-CANDY.

New York, Nov. 2.-(By Associat-
ed Press. lit is predicted that the
price Of candy will take q jump in the
near future, perhaps next Monday.
The high price Of sweetness, acetic
acid, tartaric acid. caraway seeds,
brown wrapping paper and silk rib
bons used in tieing boxes Of candy are
destined to cause havoc to the purses
Of matinee-bound girls this winter
and the increase in price will be felt
from the Atlantic to the Pacific and
from the Canadian line to the Gulf Of
Mexico. The dealers say that it is not
% much the increased price Of sugar
which will send candy prices kiting,
a. the advance in the cost of.ths vari-
ous accessories to the making Of
'sNsse. ,t5
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
WILL OF MRS. M v. JONES FILED
FOR, PROBATE AT COURT HOUSE
Bulk Of Large Estate Goes to Sister and Two Neic-
es'of Deceased Several Other Bequests .
Mrs. Rose Named Executor.

watch goes to his son, Russell Spann.
I Jacks Humphreys, nephew, is Civ
en- $1,000 in cash and Victrola talk
ing machine with records.
Mary Hauloway, colored cook, who
is commended as faithful, 5000 in
cash, plain engagement ring, bug
gy, and a certain tract of land to be
resided upon and cultivated free Of
rent as long as she lives. She is re-
quired to live upon the property and
not to allow store to be operated
upon it.
Mrs. M. S. Rose, sister, is given
all the household furniture and ef-
fects not otherwise bequeathed, one
third of any and all cash money own
ed, on hand or on deposit, not other
wise bequeathed, and one-third Of all
chooses in action, corporate stocks,
bonds and other personal property and
third of all growing crops and crops
to be gathered.
Mrs. M. S. Rose, sister, is given
all household furniture and effects not
otherwise bequeathed, one third Of
any and all cash money owned, on
hand or on deposit, not otherwise be-
queathed and one third of all chooses
in action, corporate stocks, bonds and
other personal property, and third
of all growing crops and crops 70 be
gathered.
j Mesdames Ray and Humphreys,
nieces, are given the other two thirds
Of the money, stocks, bonds, and other
personal property, and of the growing
and ungathered crops. G3a.s
Mrs. Rose and her two daughters
share alike in the income, rents, and
,arnings and profits growing out Of
my and all of the, real property and
III horses, mules, live stosk and i'm
elements on the property.
Twenty Five thousand dollars is to
be set aside for the earning Of place
each year for the purpose Of culti-
sating the property the year fol-
lowing. AZ
After describing the lands owned
in fee simple by Mrs. Jones and that
owned together with her. sister, Mrs.
Rose and her two nieces, the will pro-
vides for the division Of the property
into two parts after the death Of Mrs.
Rose, the property to be divided equal
ly into two parts, one to be called
Highland Plantation, the other High,
landale Plantation. II,
To decide which Of the neices viii
own plantations Mrs. Jones in her win
laid out the, following plan: ss
1"As soon as may be convenient, ana
within q reasonable tims eftsr nys,E
(Contlauit " ~ tpa ]; \.
fsfis IN l1TI giS Iif " NJ ls171
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
EXTENSIVE SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY IMPROVEMENTS.

Washington, Nov. 1.-For every
dollar paid to. the Southern Railway
by the people Of the South during
September, 1916. the Southern paid
out in the South $1.OS, according to
figures announced today by Comp
troller A. H. Plant. >. !
The Southern disbursed during the
month for labor, material, supplies,
and other purposes, S5,713,569, of
which $4,o4S,51S, or 1851 per cent,
was paid to individuals and industries
located in the South, this sum being
$37S,9S5 in excess Of the total moneys
contributed by the South for trans
portation purposes.
For improvements to it's roadway
and structures, the Southern spent
$1,19e,55s.8o in September, 1915, as
against S452, ,637.02 during September,
1915; during the three months ended
September S0th, SS,359,So2.s5 as
against 81 SOL ,470.91 in 1915.
Gross revenue for September, 1916,
was $6,627,904, an increase over 1915.
Of $79e,2s5, or 1889 per cent. Oper-
ating expenses, taxes and uncqllecti-
BILE railway revenue, exclusive Of IN
terest, rentals and other income
charges, were t4,el2,eo7, an Increase
over 1915 Of le2o,2so, or 1854 per
cent. For the three months gross
revenue was $ls,6oe,o9o, an increase
over 1915 Of t2,o77,2l5, or 1884 per
CENT; operating expenses, taxes and
uncollectible railway revenues were
S1S,SeS, ,7eS, IN increase over 1916 Of
u, ,47o,5s1, or 1887 per cent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
Big TIME FOR
WILSON IN N. Y.
Climax Of Democratic Campaiya in
New York City Comes Tonight.
Fisst Appearance.
(By Associated Press

Wy AocVCAotSO ACSo.J
New York, Nov. 2.-The stage Il all
set to make President Wilson's viyit
here today the climax Of the Demo-
cratic campaign in New York City. It
will be the Presidents first and only
public appearance here in the CAM
paign for reelection.
He will make several speeches, the
principal one at Madison Square Gar
dens tonight. Following the address
at the Gardens the President will
speak at Cooper Unien and probably
address aR overflow meeting at Coep-
er Square. 80
: The fsst address tteday after his ar.
rival from Buffalo will b. at luachson
given to Mr., Wilson at the Business
Mems League. =
When tho President arrived this
morning he was cheered by large
group Of railroad men. He was taken
in an automobile acpss town to the
East River and went aboard the gov.
ernment yacht Mayhower. fe9.s'E'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02

The will of the late Mrs. M. v
Jones, of Highlandale, was filed fol
probate with the Cbancery Clerk lat
Tuesday afternoon. !; In the will Mrs
M. S. Rose, an only sister Of Mrs
Jones, is appointed executor of the es
tate, which is valued at approximately
three-quarters of pillion dollars
The bulk of the property goes to Mrs
M. S. Rose, sister, and Mrs. Willie
Rose Humphreys and Mrs. Ida Rose
Ray, neices, and daughters of Mrs.
Rose, who share equally in money,
stocks, bonds and other personal pro-
erty. Other small bequests were
made.
Miss Amanda Froburg, a friend who
has been living with Mrs. Jones, was
given 81 900 in cash, small solitaire
diamond ring, the piano in the home
at Highlandale, certain silverware
from the dining room and the furni-
ture and furnishings of the room
known as the "Blue Room at the
Highlandale residence.
Miss Marguerite Wise, another
friend, was bequeathed 81 900 in cash,
a diamond ring with three sets, GER
5ain amount of silverware from the
dining room and suite of furniture
and furnishings for room from the
Highlandale home.
Mrs. Willie Rose Humphreys, a
leice, was bequeathed diamond sun
burst pin, the next to the largest SOL
,.taire diamond ring, cameo brooch,
given amount Of dining room silver in
,luding a solid silver tea set, certain
dishes, cut glass and furnishings. The
suit Of furniture in Mrs. Jones' room
and the set of parlor furniture alsc
go to Mrs. Humphreys after the death
Of Mrs. Rose.
Mrs. Ida Rose Ray, neice, is giver
$500 in cash, one diamond crescent
breast pin, diamond lavallier and
ring set with two diamonds, certain
silver and dishes, a cabinet and certain
,urios therein and one-half of the sill
YER and cut glass not otherwise dis
posed of. Certain furniture and books
are also given to Mrs. Ray. Mrs. M.
8. Rose shall have right to the pos
session and use of all furniture, rugs,
books, ETC., as long as she lives.
Mrs. Della Rose, of Arlington, Tex
as, is given $500 in cash and $500 an
nually during the remainder Of her
natural life.
Mr.. Percy Ray, husband Of Mrs. Ida
Rose Ray, the largest solitaire dia.
mond ring.
Mr.. 6. W. Spann, a friend, is be-
y gold watch, engraved "B.
~" saa a Slta v Ais dssth The
. 4 Ia
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
CARGO WORTH
TEN millions
Deutschland Brought Over Large
Number of Securities and Prec-
i0us Stones.
(By Associated Press.

>(By Associated Press.)
New London, Nov. 2.-Activities Of
varied nature were centered about
the German submarine Deutschland
and Captain Paul Koenig today. The
crew is preparing to dispose of the
seven hundred ton valuable cargo
brought over.
Custom officials are preparing for
an inquiry to determine the status Of
the craft.
b" 1t is believed probable that the most
of the s1O,0O0,O00 valuation Of the
cargo is represented by securities and
valuable stones. The Deutschland's
captain has refused to permit the pub
lie to view the craft.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
Mr.. c. E.WALLACE LEAVES.

Goes to Inverness to Take Position
" % Cashier Of Bank.
Mr.. G. E. Wallace leaves this week
for Inverness where he has accepted
as cashier Of the Bank Of
Inverness. Mr.. Wallace has been IN
Greenwood for . year. connected Nth
the Delta. Mercantile Agency, with
headquastsr. In the crssnwood Tksa.
TIRE Building. He has made many
friends who regret to sss him leave.
H win continue ths mercantile
nuni6ANV aA fNvnrRnaa. \ 4,
VV ~ OeeuveVFvUW VIE ~ l3uf
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
(By Associated Press.)

St. Louis, Nov. 2.-The monthly re-
port Of condition Of the Eighth Dis
trict Reserve Bank, located in this
city, appearing in the current issue
Of the Federal Reserve Bulletin, shows
a wonderful business for this bank.
Business best in years, with sound.
est financial condition. Crops spotted,
but prices easily offsetting effects Of
bad spots"
This quotation, from an answer to
one of the letters Of inquiry in regard
to business conditions sent out by this
bank, summarizes the reports received
from practically all lines of industry.
Dry Goods, groceries, boots and shoes,
hardware, and jewelry, all report that
their business is extremely brisk and
that, at present, there is no indica-
ton of let-up. Prices have advanced
and are high, but have not yet reach !
ed point where purchasers hesitate
to buy what they desire. This applies
to luxuries as well as to necessities.
The only industries in this district
which do not seem to be at high tide
are those connected with building.
These report a good business, but they
have enjoyed better.
Most Of the other industries report
that they are enjoying as gped busi-
ness, Y not better, than they have for
number Of years. ShiplRsnt show
a big increase over the same periods
in 1913, 1914, and 1915, and collections
were never better.
One Of our wholesalers, who does q
very large business throughout this
district, says: 'eThe business condition
in the territory is well above normal.
People are employed, factories are
busy, and merchants are doing the lar
gest business they were ever doing.
We can see no change in conditions
Tor some time to come"
From Memphis comes the report:
Business In our line seems to be %.
tablishing . new record for volume in
nearly oil Of our trade territory. Sales
are far above normal, with every indi-
cation 81 the demand for merchandise
continuing for the balance Of the year.
on account Of the high price Of our
money crop, cotton the agricultural
population is seemingly IN . very
prosperous and satisfactory condi-
tion. =,
A wholesaler In Arkansas writes:
Business 10 good-best for number
o. yesrs." Another says: "Businsss
Is better than in twenty-five years."
A third reports that "Crops are
snort, but business ID good"
Kentucky reports that Business IN
sensrai 10 much better. The tobacco
crop 10 very encouraging"
From Missouri and from Illinois
come reports that business IL ssod.
From statements made ~ thoss
VINO i've N the cotton growing pSt.1
s'ons cf TIM district it'sssms that sHs
cotton crop in District No. 3 u 1in
Somewhat q bsttsr shape sAAA Il II IA
osass districts. A gsntisaSan from
Arkansas reports that, IN kiD judg-
ment the sscp IA that stats VII tara
'0s sslsse !. tAs'a I ~. ~ ssasgsl ssvss,I
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
AUTO BANDITS
GET Big HAUL
,f4.
Robbed Bank and Got Away Without
Awakening Waterman in I'LL.
nois Town.
.(By Associated Press.)

Braidwood, ILL.,, Nov. 2.-Automo-
bile bandits operating 50 quietly that
the village watchman was not dis
turbed in sleep, entered the private
bank Of Odell & Co., here last night,
blew the safe and escaped with $1,000.
The robbesk ept all telegraph and tel
ephone wires.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
STATE DEPARTMENT AWAITING ..
GERMANY'S VERSION OF SINKING
Afidavits from American Survivors Are Also Elk.
pected- Telegram to London Says Fifty
Two Americans Aboard-Six Lost.
(By Associated Press.

Washington, Nov. 2.-State Depart
ment officials are awaiting today Ger
many's version Of the destruction of
the British steamer Marina with the
loss of American lives. They also are
expecting affidavits and other data
gathered from American survivors, on
which will be determined whether
Germany's pledges to the United
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
MONTHLY REPORT OF EIGHTH
DISTRICT RESERVE BANK GOOD
Business Best in Years With SOundest Financial
Conditions Bank Serving This District
Located at st. Louis.

indicate.
Wheat, corn, oats and hay, in all Of
the States in this district, are balen
the ten-year average, buk The tcbeece
crop in both Kentucky aaa TSnnsssss
is fully ten points above ths ten-yea,
average. -
/ Last years TIE pspsE ,Eediscountsd
by member banks with the FedSssl
Reserve Bank Of St. Louis reached ita
largest amount, held at any one time,
on November 10th. ( On that day, this
bank held total Of rediscounted pa
per amounting to $1,ss2,492.77. On
October goth of this year, this bank
held q total of paper rediscounted for
member banks Amounting to $2,3Sl,-
Ss3.53, showing an increase over our
largest amount heretofore Of $780,
390.76, and we have most probably not
yet reached our highest point this
year, of rediscounted paper held on
any one day. As this paper is all COM
mercial paper, based on business &C.
tivity, it is some indication Of condi-
tions, and should become an actual
index Of conditions when member
banks do the greater part Of their
borrowing through the Federal Re-
serve Bank: However, a part Of the
above increase is doubtless due to the
fact that more member banks have
learned how to use their Federal Re-
serve Bank and have found it easy,
prompt, satisfactory and pleasant to
deal with.
The clearings throughout the dis
trict show q substantial increase. For
the week ending October 7th, the fig
ures are as follows: Memphis, 99.6
per cent; Little Rock, 94.7 per cent;
st. Louis, 41.7 per cent; Evansville,
27.2 per cent; Louisville, III per cent.
The check clearing and collection
system in this district continues to
work satisfactorily. For the third
month that this bank has been work
ing under the new plan, from Sep
tsmber 18th to October 18th, inclusive,
We handled q total Of 22o,s63 items,
amounting to $141,942,92l.23. This
shows an increase over the previous
period Of 1s,oss items, but = decrease
Of $29,ss7, ,ee4.sa in the total amount
81 them. The number Of items han
died during this period by member
banks direct to other Federal Reserve
Banks for our account, not actually
handled by u, amounted to 2o7,355
items, totaling $4s,2ss,57o.a4. This
means that through the instrumental
ity Of the clearing system, there has
been handled through this bank, di.
rect and indirect, . total Of 427,716
items, amounting 70 $1S6, ,226, ,4sl.67,
during the third month this bank has
operated under the new clearing sys-
tenn. The total number Of banks IN
this district members and non-msm.
bsrs, on which we could handle itsms
It par, On octasss 18th, was 1878. On
September 16tk N could handle
Itsms u par on J, ,aS2 banks, showing
~ increase of II banks on which W
can, handle items at pif.
Money ratss are unchanged, and q
4 a.sehsral rule, the banks throughout
Tie district show IN increase n ds.l
pesisG y
" M y Z - = n "
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
HUGHES IN NEW YORK.
By Associated Press

Buffalo, Nov. 2.-Charles Hughes
returnsd to his home state today to
wind up hs presidential campaign,
His prosssA cayriss him from Patavis
through Central New York to Albany,
where he viii speak tonight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
BREAD B GOES Up;
Is CENTS A LOAF
High Price Reached at Helena, Mont.
Two Loaves for Quarter is
Present Price.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Helena, Mont, Nov. Bread sold
here today for Is cents a loaf or two
for quarter. The price heretofore
has been ten cents a loaf Of three
for a quarter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
THE WEATHER

fsseast for 1hussdsy.
Missisaippi and Alabama. Fair.
Oklahoma Fair.
Tsxas, Louisiana, Arkansas a.
esstssa ltassl~ ~ysiy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
States were broken.
SIX AMERICANS KILLED.
(Bv Associated Press. .)SsS

Wy @AcooCA"e0u AAcSo''i Mf
London, Nov. PA telegram re-
ceived today by the American Embas-
sy from Consul Frost at Queenstown
says the total number of Americans
aboard the steamer Marina when sunk
was 81, Of whom six were lost.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
CHICAGO TO NEW YORK,
Aviator Trying ta Make Trip in Few
Hours Today.

{By Associated Press,(
Chicago, Nov. 2,-Victor Carl
Strom, aviator left here at 500 this
morning in an air journey to New
York, announcing his intention Of tax
ing dinner in that city today. He has
special appointment as serial letter
carrier on the trip under the ausbices
Of a New YorkspsSer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
REACHED ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA.
INV Associated Press.)

Erie Nov 2-victor Carl-Strom,
aviator, flying from Chicago to New
York, landede here at 1928 o'clock,
because Of engine trouble. He claims
ne has estshlished q new American
tnan=stop flying record. 4
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
NEW HEAD FOR ARMY.
(By Associated Press

IBy Associated Press.)
London, Nov. 2.-The Wireless
Press has received from Bucharest
dispatch saying that Lieut.. Gen. Sake
haroff, commander Of ths Russian
forces in Galicia, arrives in Bucha-
rest today and will take command Of
the army in Dobrudja.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02

New York Spots 1896 up.
New Orleans lSa8. Sales 2,ll5.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
NORWEGIAN STEAMER SUNK.

by Associated Press
Lisbon, Nov. 2.-The Norwegian
steamer Tromp has been sunk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
VILLA ATTACKS TRAIN.
Carranza Guards are Killed and Pas.
sengers Robbed.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Chihauhau, Mex, Nov. 2.-After
shooting 20 Carranza guards on the
south bound passenger train which
left Jaurez Monday, Villa bandits loot
ed the train and robbed the passen-
gers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
SHIP is SUNK.
(By Associated Press. J

NDy AssOclHCe0 FfeBS.J
London, Nov q The sinking Of the
5000 ton Norwegian steamer Delto is
reported by Lloyds.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
AVIATOR KILLED.
(By Associated Press. J

Baltimore, Nov. 2.--Antony Janus,
Of Baltimore, an American aviator,
has been killed in the Russian aero
service, according to dispatches re-
ceived here today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
STRONGHOLD CAPTURED IN
DRIVE AT VERDUN Is LOST
Berlin Announces the Evacuation of the Fort
Says Retreat Made During Night Without
Hindrance from French-Fort Blown Up.

by the troops Of Won Linsingen.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
LIvERPo MARKET.

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-02
NEW YQRK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKHF

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-04
'v|RG|NlANS Hello HERE
YEARh|hG FOR SERVICE.
Letters From Front" Come Far From
Discouraging Soldiers Who Want
TO Hold Up Mexican Bandits.

Hope rises higher each day in the
breasts of the cavalrymen, field artil-
lerymen, engineers and men OF the
signal corps at Camp Stuart that they
will be called upon. in a short time, to
go to the Mexican border and assist
in patrol duty. This hope gets boosted
steadily by the pessimistic tone of let
ters received daily from the front by
men at the Fair Grounds and in Sher-
wood Park.
Every letter that comes tells Of
hardships from hard tack to hard
water, full OF alkali, and hard work.
What is going on in border patrol
service comes far from being a picnic.
according to these letters, yet what
goes on In Camp Stuart---continued
inactivity--is regarded by Richmond
soldiers as more difficult. a greater
hardship. than patroIling the border
would be.
Men at Camp Stuart are anxious for
active service. Men walking around
the city Of Richmond find the sights
monotonous. Many Of them have said
goodbye to many friends many times.
They want to say goodbye once and
mean 1t. They feel the sights along
the Rio Grande will be more refresh
ing, and they envy the recruits. TWEEN
ty-seven of them who left for infantry
service with the Virginia regiments
at Brownsville. within the last forty
eight hours.
News came from Texas to the Of
fee of Adjutant General Sale yester-
day that the two Virginia regiments
have been placed in a brigade with
Iowa and Illinois troopers under COM
mand of Colonel Hatch. Of the Fourth
United States Infantry. The wire from
Texas also stated that some of the
Nirginians are suffering reaction as a
result of anti-typhoid incubation, but
there is no serious Illness among the
Firginians.
There was a dearth of activity at
the AdJutant Generals office yester-
day. No orders were received and the
routine of the office was undisturbed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-04
SOCIETY FOR DEAF
MEETS IN HAMPTON
Delegates Welcomed ny Mayor Ran
some And Speaker OF House
of Delegates.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.1
Newport News. Va. Aug. 3.--The Old
Dominion Society for the Deaf con-
vened In st. Johns Church parish
house Hampton, this morning with
nearly 100 delegates in attendance.
President Robert Smoake, of Roanoke.
called the convention 10 order. The
invocation was offered by Rev. II. c.
Morrill,, of Washington.
The delegates were welcomed to the
city by Mayor NJ c. Ransome and
Hon. Harry Houston, the speeches be-
ing interpreted in sign language by the
official interpreter, Recitations were
made In sign language by several
members OF the organization.
This was after the delegates had
visited the Curtiss Aviation School
here. Fort Monroe, the Soldiers Home,
the Hampton Normal school and other
places of interest on the Virginia Pen
insula.
The president of the organization in
his official report stated that the as
ISOLATION had succeeded to a great ex-
tent in stamping out fraud hereto
fore practiced by people claiming to
be deaf. He said that very few deaf
people resort to begging, preferring to
make their livelihood In an honest
manner like the remainder of the cit
liens of the Old Dominion.