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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
THE PRESIDENT AND PATRIOTISM.

President Wilson, on his tour in the interest
of national preparedness for war emergency, IS
Through his mastery power of persuasion based
upon deep-rooted fact and honorable national prin-
ciple, President Wilson has evoked the praise Of the
press, awakened an amount of understanding in the
people of this great land and quickened a patriot
ism, a pride in national tradition and a respect for
the priceless privileges of freedom, won for Amer
lea by the forefathers of the nation of today.
That opposition, that was, to an increase of
national armament has been weakened, though not
broken. There still are those who believe that pre-
paredness for war is. what President Wilson a year
ago thought it was, hysterical and dangerous agita-
ton. They, however, are slowly diminishing in
number. "A nation of soldiers!" has often been the
epithet hurled in derision at the:idea of preparedness.
But many at epithet hurled in derision has chung with
honor. America is learning that it is honorable to be
%soldierly, that it is human to be strong, vigorous, cour-
ageous, and with it cool, compo ,ed, deliberately
%studious, as jealons of national as of personal honor,
and as true to humanity and the principles OF peace,
as fearful OF the wrath OF God.
There has been a great amount of wild talk
about what America ought to do in these times OF
hellish war. With nations bleeding for little that
could be called righteous, there are blood and
fair land laid on the altar, a sacrifice to the mythical
god of war. America has little to gain by making
war, and strong hearts faint when the thought Of
what there is to be lost lays hold of the mind.
This government does not counsel war. Pres
ident Wilson has proven, by his almost divinel,
directed guidance of the Ship of state through per
1 not;oa ssa can OF if 'f fbsv w;Ii. r Iiys and w 1et ,i we" x'ib tnn
war. He does not despair that the peace of Amer
lea may be preserved. His speeches, so far, admit
Of no other construction than as of pleas fol
national preparedness for protection.
America prays with the president for peace
while she prepares, not for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, not t.
bully, bulldoze or browbeat, not to awe the worlt
by her power nor lay hold of things that to her de
not of right belong, but to defend her liberty, he1
civilization and to crush the invader, should on
arise and attempt to harm her.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
COUNTY DELEGATES TO GOOD
ROADS CONVENTION

The Board of Supervisors has ap-
pointed the following to the good
roads convention to be held in Mem
phis February 18th:
j. W. Logan, W. G. Poindexter, R.
P. Clark, Brooks H. Duncan, W. H.
Scates, W. A. Swift, W. B. Posey,
H. E. Williams, E. B. Clark, D. Robin
son, D. C. Hill, H. H. S~outhworth, G.
A. Wilson, A. F. Gardner, C.. E.
Wright, T. R. Henderson, T. n. Baird,
D. c. Peteet, Gid Montjoy, Jr., Robt.
Herman, j. D. Duncan, j. W. Quinn,
Ed Jones, D. S. Jones, E. e. Jameson,
w ID. Wilson, H. Y. Frasier, O. F.
Bledsoe, Jr., w. S. Wingfeld. c. L.
TONNES, H. L. Walton, j. P Joiner,
R. A.. Joiner, D. A. Joiner, F. P.
Peasants, j. E. Talbert, J.. F. Rogers,
j. S. Equen, H. n. Majors, Riley Ely,
w. Fl. Rucker, A. B. Reese, E. B.
Pearce, Cleveland Davis, r C.
Townes, ]. X. TONNES, Evans Townes,
w. A.. Morrison, and any and all
other citizens of the county interest
ed in good roads are requested to at
tend said convention.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
D. LEVITT DIES ON TRAIN

Mr.. D. Levitt, who with his family
have resided in this city on Eas1
Washington avenue for several years
and who has operated the branch
house in this city of the St. Louis
Hide & Fur Co., on Johnson street
died suddenly on the Memphis-St
Louis trip, about eight o'clock Sun.
day evening.
Mr.. Levitt, with one Of his sons
Max Levitt, were en- route to St
Louis on business for his firm, and
while en- route between Memphis and
Cairo expired in his seat. Mr..
Levitt had been suffering for some
time with a weak heart, and it is re-
ported that his death was caused by
heart failure.
His remains were carried on to st.
Louis, where interrment followed
Monday, his family of this city be-
ing summoned by wire to the funeral.
During his residence here Mr..
Levitt made many friends, who re
gret his untimely death, and ranked
among our most substantial Jewish
citizens. The Commonwealth ex-
tends sympathy to his family and
relatives in their irreparable loss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
COTTON ACREAGEA VITAL QUESTION

From practically every direction comes the
opinion that the size of the cotton acreage will be
one OF the chief determining influences on the
course of prices. This means that the producers
have it in their power, perhaps more than ever be-
fore, to say whether prices will be cheap or high.
Ii they decide to cast aside the les sons learned from
diversification and return to the old order of things,
whereby cotton was the big crop, regardless of
everything else, lower values are expected. But ii
there is to be adherence to the new system, which
is generally conceded as having been the secret OF
the satisfactory prices received during the past
season, independence will continue the lot of the
Southern farmer, says the NeWs-Scimitar
Intelligence is just as general in the cotton
belt as it is anywhere, and it is a reflection thereon
to assume that there will be a voluntary surrender
OF the command of the situation by expecting it to
plant an enormous acreage and thereby establish an
excellent basis for the bears and their spinner
friends to force values downward. The world is
not in position now to buy more than its actual
requirements of any raw material, and the cotton
crop should be kept as near as possible to what is
considered reasonably normal requirements. The
time to grow it for reserve purposes will come later
The propaganda for keeping down acreage and
continue the production Of grains and kindred crops
is one of the most vital before the South, and is
meeting with no less support than it deserves. 1t
is simply a question of economic strength or
weakness.
The world during the past year has come to a
higher appreciation Of the South's wisdom than il
ever before entertained, due to the way it met the
situation resulting from the war, coming just at the
time a record cotton crop was to be marketed, anC
it would be unfortunate indeed for this opinion tc
be changed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
THINKING BEFORE SPENDING.

Locking the stable after the horse is stolen is
high wisdom compared with any attempt to save
public money after all the interests have had their
hands in the treasury.
The latest striking example of the good results
OF the budget system is furnished by the new city
administration in Cleveland. The mayor, elected
on his pledges to cut down the running expenses,
was not permitted to delay the fulfillment of his
pledges, but Immediately, before his Inauguration,
went, with the selected members of his cabinet, be-
fore the city council budget commission, which was
making up the budget for the coming year, and
caused to be cut out more than s., 1000, 600 of the
proposed expenditures. If error was made on the
side of economy in any Of the items, there is plenty
Of time for public discussion and adjustment.
Unchecked appropriations of public money
often influenced by party and personal motives-is
one of the most serious flaws of representative gov
eminent as it exists in many of the states. In Mich
igan it has trebled the state expenses in the last
Is years.
1t is no more necessary an evil in government
than it is in private business.
No big business enterprise could be conducted
none could be imagined-that would give to each
department what it asked for, as long as available
funds held out, without first carefully surveying the
whole situation, hearing all the requirements, meas.
uring the funds available, and weighing the relative
needs Of the various departments.
Any other course than this could only lead a
private business to bankruptcy; and any other
course than this can only lead a state or munich
pality to shameful wastefulness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
TRUE THRIFT.

Lots Of people expect to acquire all their good
habits in their second childhood.
And one of the good habits long put off is thrift,
Often this habit does come in second childhood.
With a%ppetites and passions burned out of the de-
caying mind and body, old men find themselves
freed from temptations and wrongly consider their
condition due to ripened virtue.
But thrift is to be wholesome and sweet and
fruitful it must be embraced while the mind and
body are healthy and vigorous.
Thrift is a composite quality. It embraces
within itself nearly all Of the great virtues. 1t i'm
plies industry, prudence, forethought, seIf-denial
1t certainly has no relation to niggardliness or
meanness.
Some men would let their grandmothers starve
to death for the sake of a few dollars. That cannot
be called thrift.
Any virtue carried to excess becomes a vice
and is no longer virtue. Thrift that does not take
into partnership honesty and charity sours into
covetousness and avarice. 81
True thrift is the opposite Of thriftlessness,
prodigality, improvidence and waste.
Thrift means better homes and better food,
more comfort and enjoyment, less waste and less
anxiety.
Out Of it grow quickened energies, firmer
courage, more stalwart thought and hope, more Or
derby citizenship, education and a good chance in
life for the children, and the independence and self
respect that lift aimless. hopeless drudges up to true
manhood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
SOUTHERN PAYS BACK SOUTH.

Washington, Feb. 8.-For every dollar which
the South paid to the Southern Railway Company
for transportation during December. 1915, the COM
pany paid to individuals and industries located in
the South for labor, material, supplies and other
purposes $l.17, this being due to the large amounts
expended for construction purposes.
The total amount disbursed by the company
during December for labor b material. supplies and
or 86:7l per cent, was paid to individuals and indus
trials located in the South for transportation, ac-
cording to figures announced by Comptroller A. H.
Plant.
The expenditures by the company during De-
cember for improvements to its roadway and struc-
lures amounted to $639,626.68, as against $685.
5O4 46 during December, 1914, and 1892, 512. As dur
ing December, 1918.
During the six months ending with December
the expenditures for improvements to roadway and
structures were $3,437, 39l.4O, as against $4,436,-
265. II for the same period in 1914 and 81 ,482, 1858. %
during the same period in 19l3.-Commercial Ap-
peal Special.
This is a most gratifying showing for the
Southern Railway Company, and The Common.
wealth congratulates the people of the South upon
the interest manifested in this section by the offic.
ials of that splendid corporation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

w. T. Mathews, W. H. Rucker, J. l..
Gillespie, S j. Stein, B. B. Provine,
w. M. Peteet, 0. F. Bledsoe, Jr., w.
L. Craig, w. M. Hammer, w. T. Foun-
tain, W. R. Humphrey, S. R. Keesler,
E. L. Mounger, A. Weller, G. A.
Wade, w. H. Hays, E. R. McShane,
Steve E. Barnwell, and Chas. R.
Crull. 1t is expected hat a goodly
number of these will attend, and
each of the appointees are earnestly
urged to personally attend the Mem
phis Convention.
The banquet was not only a treat
socially, but was of gratifying sue
cess from the standpoint Of arousing
determined cooperative enthusiasm
to make further strides in road i'm
provement construction, and to
particularly lead the fight in landing
the Jefferson Davis Highway route
through this section.
Visitors were in our city attending
the fete from Yazoo City, Meridian
Jackson, Greenville, Cl~arksdale,
Memphis, Charleston, Lexington,
Winona, Grenada, and other places
in this immediate section. Among
those present evidencing special in
terest in the Jefferson Davis High
way was Capt. John Webb, who is a
member of a commission of three ap-
pointed by Gov Brewer to cooperate
with the United Daughters of the
C~onfederacy in establishing the
Jefferson Davis Highway.
The committees of the Business
League are to be warmly commended
upon the manner in which they ar
ranged and rendered the banquet,
keeping up the true Greenwood style
Of entertainment in its every APP
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

of the Delta route, instead of the
route suggested by some through the
hill section of our state.
Hon, Cliff Williams, of Meridian,
and one Of Mississippi's leading citi,
zens, was the main speaker of the
occasion. Mr.. Williams received &
most fattering introduction at the
hands Of POSTMASTER Wilson, anc
held the strict attention of the ban.
queters for fully forty minutes, as
he most ably handled the discussion
of highway construction, giving the
experiences in his section of the state
in modern road building. Said that
the awakening to the imperative
necessity of permanent road build
ing was remarkably gratifying, and
predicted big accomplishments in this
direction in a few years off. After
discussing highways, briefly, he
dealt with political conditions in
Mississippi, and urged an insistent de-
mand being made on the Legislature
to secure enactments to put an end
to fee-grabbing and the nefarious
results of the iniquitous system,
illustrating how capital was being
driven from this state by the multi
plicity Of suits waged by the Attor-
ney General and Revenue Agent
during the past few years. Through
out his address he was given marked
applause, ~evidencing agreement by
the banqueters with his expressions.
Later in the night, a motion was Of
fered by Editor J. L. Gillespie, of
The Commonwealth, expressing by
rising vote of the guests their ap-
probation of Mr.. Williams visit and
his splendid address.
Following Mr.. Williams address,
Hon. W. M. Hammer responded to a
toast on the Jefferson Davis High
way, and the interesting manner in
which he discussed this all-important
matter, evidenced a close study of
his subject. Mr.. Hammer enjoys
quite a reputation as an orator and
convincing speaker of no little ability,
and last night his remarks were given
rapt attention throughout. The
map of the proposed route Of the
jefferson Davis Highway through
the Delta, which had been suspended
on the southern wall, vas referred to
3 ---
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
TAX EXEMPTIONS.

A bill has passed the lower house of the Miss
issippi Legislature re-enacting the code chapter of
tax exemptions, with some important changes. The
bill provides for the exemption of four COWS and
calves and one bull to each head of a family; also
ten hogs and all pigs under three months old. All
farm products, except from levee taxes, are exempt
whether in the hands of the producer or not. A
assessment lists under the old exemption of two
COWS and calves to a family, and this increase of
the number will practically eliminate cattle from the
tax rolls, and Of course nobody will think of keep
ing a pig over three moths old.-Fayette Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
BANQUET BIG SUCCESS

At eight o'clock about two hundred
guests assembled at the Confederate
Memorial Building, at the invitation
of the Greenwood Business League,
to attend the Jefferson Davis High
way Banquet, rendered last night.
The guests mingled together on the
first floor of the building, discussing
highways and making acquaintance
until eight-thirty o'clock, when they
were led into the banquet hall on the
second floor.
The invocation of blessings upon
the meet was said by DR.. w. c..
Tyree, of the First Baptist Church, at
the request of President E. r. Nc
Shane, of the Greenwood Business
League.
Two long viands we're stretched at
the north and south ends of the hall,
with two shorter tables in the middle,
and the large assemblage of guests
were delightfully."- pleased with the
lovely appointments. The splendidly
prepared menu was most Hastily serv'
ed by twenty of the ladies of the j
z. George Chapter, U. D. c., and con
! sisted of sailed pecans, crab meat
la Newberg, coffee, crackers, celery
b~arbecued pig, turkey with dressing
timbals of green peas, asparagu:
tips, spaghetti a l I~talinne, potato
salad, orange ice, cranberry jelly
bread sticks, hot rolls, maccaroor
pudding, crackers, with cheese, coffee
guava jelly and other palatable acces
sories. Splendid music was rendered
by the Greenwood Big Six Orchestr;
while the menu was being served.
After the elegant repast had beer
enjoyed, Hon. G. A. Wilson ST., a
postmaster, concentrated the atten
ton of the guests upon the purpose
of the gathering. Mr. Wilson i
} never in a happier mood than a
master of ceremonies, and his practi
} cal discussion of the highway cor
t struction matter was we'll receive
i by his audience. He left in no ur
S certain words the import of the secul
ing of the route Of the Jefferso
t Davis Highway through the Delt;
/ from Clarksdale, via Greenwood, t
Canton, and on to Jackson. He e,
( planned that the object of the fests
G gathering was to get c~ooperativ
+ work inaugurated to launch a move
: ment to make a stubborn fight at tn
Memphis meet to secure the adoptio
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
WILSON BANKING co. IS MADE
COUNTY DEPOSITORY.

The Wilson Banking Company, one of Green
woods staunchest banking houses and recognized
over the State as one of her strongest financial in
s%titutions, was selected as County Depository of Le-
flore county, at the session Of the Board of Super
visors the first of this week.
The liberal bid of 8 1-4To on daily balances
of all funds was submitted by the Wilson Banking
Company, which was an increase of l per cent over
the rate paid by the Depository last year.
The Wilson Banking Company is being warmly
commended for their most liberal bid, which is
merely another instance of the progressiveness of
this popular banking house.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
marks on the Delta route as being
the most feasible, the claim Of the

marks on the Delta route as being
the most feasible, the claim Of the
hill section for the proposed route,
seemed left on but its last leg.
Hon. A. NJ. Pepper, a prominent
member of the Lexington bar, was
the next speaker of the evening.
He assured the meeting that Holmes
County was more than ordinarily in
| terested in road construction, and
could be substantially depended up
on to aid in the fight to have the
| Delta route chosen for the jefferson
Davis Highway. Dir. Pepper is a
most pleasing talker at all times, and
he left no doubt as to the certainty
of cooperation from the good people
of Holmes Cunty.
Hon. Walter Clark, of Clarksdale,
one of the most progressive planters
in the Delta, told of the work that
vas being lone in Coahoma County
in the fight to land the highway route
through the Delta; and left no hest
tacy in advancing the opinion that
wv VA hoiAa tiiS Liz Soli
the way to get it was to ego after
it,, and that is what the Delta people
are going to do.
u DR.. T. R. Henderson and others
made impromptu talks, responding
to the call of Toastmaster Wilson, all
showing determined cooperation to
send a big delegation to the Mem
phis meet on February 18th and 18th
and land the Jefferson Davis High
way.
), Before adjournment, an express
sion of most cordial thanks was
rendered the ladies 'of the J. T..
l George Chapter, U. D. c., for the
delicious preparation of the delecta-
! ole menu and of the immaculate man.
S ner in which it was served.
Motion was made and carried to
S the effect that President E. r. Nc
S Shane, and Secretary w. H. Hays,
S of the Business League, appoint dele
gates TO attend the Memphis con-
vention, using their discretion as to
the number to be appointed and the
following gentlemen were selected
by President McShane and Secretary
n Hays to attend the Memphis conven-
ton Feb. 18th and 18th: G. A. Will.
o son, Sr., A. F. Gardner, C. E. Wright
T. R. Henderson,. T. H. Baird, d. C.
Peteet, Gid Montjoy, Jr., Robt. Her.
e man, j. d. Duncan, j. w. Quinn, S
S. Steele, w. c. George, W. s. Hill,
e F. Herr, S. F. Jones. Morgan Kim
brough, A. N. Kimball, J.. A. Tyson
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
GREENWOOD COTTON RECEIPTS.

Since we have been working our roads by
contract, Grenada county has spent in round figures
100000, we dare say, on her roads and yet we
have no permanent roads. The only way to keep
the roads even at where they are is to spend two
hundred thousand dollars more. It is hardly wise
to keep repeating any folly and more especially any
business folly. We need good roads but the ques-
ton that presents itself to us is not what we need
but how is the best way to get what we need, says
the Grenada Sentinel, of recent date.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

The Ruleville Record truly says that it is as
tonlshlng how many business men can be talked
into taking space in a chart, or frame, or register,
or some other thing that has no excuse for exist
ence. A schemer will get more for his worthless
card than a country publisher could. It is people
who have been thus duped who complain that adj
vertising does not pay"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

PECANS FOR SALE - Choice
pecans fifteen cents delivered. Ad-
dress Mrs. Mamie Sample, Ebenezer,
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

It is now reported over the State that Mr.. Jno,
L. Hebron is considering retiring from the sena-
torial race against John Sharp Williams. Mr..
Hebron is about the last person in the State to con-
slider it. All the people have long ago considered
and agreed upon his Observation-Disclosures Dis
patch.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

Practically new 1916 Ford Touring
Car with puncture proof tires for quick
sale at close price. Apply to KIM
brough Auto Co. s
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

Judging by some eloquent advertisements in
the magazines. the true test of culture is not knowl-
edge of literature or history, but the habit Of smok-
ing certain brands of cigarettes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11
Constipation

When costive or troubled with
constipation take Chamberlain's
Tablets. They are easy to take and
most agreeable in effect. Obtain
able everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

The world. waits on no man"-and neither
does business. While settling its controversies. and
business has plenty Of them to settle, il i also 20
jng Dteadily forward.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE, for
cows or hogs, n Registered Duroc
Jersey Boar, q years.
D. c. PETEET & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

"The Battle Cry of Peace" at the
Greenwood Theatre Monday. Feb'y e..
Aatinss and night.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

LiddeIl Mcmillan wasadswn FROM
Gin3se en- u DsnenSg 01a61E
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-11

GREENWOOD WILL OBSERVE
DAey WEEK.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-04
Just. a Bit Touchv.

A young lady who was one day walk was accosted by pious sister, who said to her impressiye;y. DO you love Jesus?" The girl made no immediat, reply, whereupon the good woman who kept step with her coltirued t. repeat, Do you love Jesus? Dc yoU love Jesus?" until, somewhat irritate. by her persistency, the young person turned around in haste and exclaimed Of course I dol" Well" said tll other, mildly, "I am glad if you do. blg you needn't be so touchy aLout t." Christian Register