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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
ERIE NONUNION employees.

New York, Dec. 2S-(By Union As
sociated Press)-The question Of
granting extra compensation to non
union employees Of the Erie railroad
receiving less than $500 month is
under consideration by the board Of
directors at the meeting today and it
is expected that an executive order
covering the matter shortly will be
issued. Whether the increase will ap-
ply to members Of the unions not in
cluded in those which benefit under
the Adanson law is one Of the points
the directors are trying to determine.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
PASSING YEAR HAS PROVEN
A GOOD ONE FOR GREENWOOD
Industrial Upbuilding and Civic Improvement
Make Great Strides Forward-Over Million
Dollars Expended in Building.

Greenwood can well afford to look
over her shoulder and feel proud Of
the great strides made during the
year just closing, both in industrial
upbuilding and civic improvement.
Greenwood has always been one Of
the best business centers In the Delta
but this year has surpassed others,
her commercial life has always been
active but during the past twelve
months it has been exceptionally
good.
Improvements have been too NUM-
erous to list them all but there are
some that stand head and shoulders
above the rest and can easily b ~.
nembered. Among them ars:
New 100000 oil mill erected.
New $4,000 hotel erected and
hearing completion.
Handsome new cotton once erected.
Now occupied by ~ Z Y. Cot
ton Go.
(. Hsavy cotton rsssipts iAd ~ Nigh.
est pricss inhistory Tor Tat staple.
Tho erection q larss ~ eptAgl
building and preparations 1or snoth.
er, the latter probably "a epst "A, ,0oo
Large Increase IN postal fecsipts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

came quickly on small short covering
in absence of further bear pressure,
but as the market advanced the strong
technical condition attracted attention,
and as a large number Of people and
interests are undoubtedly waiting to
get in on future peace effect and did
not want to see the market slip away,
anticipative peace buying developed
and quickened the advance towards
the end. This class of buying was
again in evidence this morning and
caused higher opening and held the
new gains. There is a we'll formed
opinion that after the heavy liquida-
ton in grain, stocks and cotton, the
first steps to peace adjustment has
been made and that thegeneral situa-
ton in this country is on more solid
ground. Opening about 10 higher, the
demand was steady and broadening,
carrying the market in a nearly un-
broken line up to 1857 for March.
Anticipative peace buying is locking
up cotton, not only in the shape of
contracts but also in spots.
The Pacific coast clears today H.
900 for Japan. Liverpool closed near
the top for the day, 35 points up.
Spots are still quiet but very firmly
held and as futures are again at a
workable premium, spot demand is
likely to develop soon also in antici-
patton Of peace,
]. T, CLARKE 4 co,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
MERMAIDS MAY
RULE HOLLAND
Sportive Ladies Of the Sea May Dance
With Dutch if Land Continues to
Sink.

The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. 28-
Correspondence of The Associated
Press)-It may not materially affect
the present generation or the next
but if the land level of Holland con
tinues to sink, there is danger of the
subsidence becoming so great that, de.
spite all the progress of engineering
science, it will be impossible to much
longer continue the present ceaseless
struggle with the waters. That is
the view expressed before the Geo
logical Mining Society Of Holland
and it's Colonies by Professor Molen-
graaff, of the Polytechnic University
of Delft, who is the foremost Dutch
geological authority.
A large part of the Netherlands,
particularly the western and north
western provinces, lies some feet be-
low the level of the sea, which is only
kept from overfowing hundreds Of
square miles of land by the natural
barrier of the low line of sand dunes
that fringe the coast, reinforced at
two or three points by artificial means.
The level Of rivers and many of the
canals in such regions are likewise
higher than the surrounding country,
being held in check by the dikes and
entertainments that are maintained at
great pains and correspondingly high
cost by the nation. Naturally, there
fore, the question of the continued, if
very gradual fall of the land level
bears an important aspect in the eyes
of the Dutch people, and it has recent
ly been the subject Of discussion
among expert geologists and hydro
graphical engineers.
"If," declares Prof. Molengraaff,
"the subsistence is of such a nature
that within measurable time a posi-
ton of equilibrium comes about, then
the cost Of keeping the land drained
will become so high that there will. no
longer be much advantage attached to
it's possession, albeit there are always
historical and sentimental arguments
for that. If, however, the total ex-
penditure should exceed the total in
come, then the common sense Of the
Dutch people would lead them to with
draw to higher regions"
Opinions differ on the question of
whether the ground is still sinking,
and what influences are responsible
for such phenomena. Some experts.
like the civil engineer, D. Fl. s.
Blaupot ten Cate, suppose that the
fall is a consequence Of what happen
ed in tn emiddel tertiary period. Mr..
ten Gates theory is that Holland is
built up on alluvial mud fats. which
still participate in various movements
of the soil. Some authorities believe
that a meaterial subsistence is still
taking place, while others, again, are
'os ths opinion that tAs phsuonsna ob.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
DOGS INCREASE
COST OF LIVING
England Taking Steps to Redues
Number At Present in British
Isles--Over 100000.

London, Dec 2S Correspondence
of The Associated Press) Thousands
of dogs are helping to keep up the
high cost of eating in this country BY
figuratively snatching from the
mouths of humans, pound steaks, mutt
ton chops and other expensive things.
This was brought out in parliament
the other day when it became known
that steps were being taken to "re-
duce' the 100000 dogs that inhabit
| the British Isles. The result was .
protest from alarmed dog-lovers and
a chorus of approval from dog -haters.
Newspapers have been flooded with
letters from both camps.
The suggestion of the government
to raise the dog tax from $1.5O to IS,
is one of the proposed steps to ITO re-
duce the dogs" But it is pointed out
that the breeder and well-to-do owner
will not be deferred by an increased
tax. In favor of the dogs, it is de-
clared, that dogs We're never more
useful than today. The head of
London dog home says he gets more
requests for dogs than in peace time
so many women are nervous now
that their husbands are in the army
and they buy dogs to guard their
homes. He says that to forbid dog
keeping as form Of wasteful extra
vagance would cost more in human
happiness than it would save in hu-
man food. y s' y
What really makes patriotic people
boil with rage is to see fashionably
dressed women with anywhere from
two to half a dozen pampered pets.
These are the dogs accused Of eating
the pound steaks.
"The really best dogs, like all the
best people," says the Daily Mail,
eat simple food. A good house dog
in well ordered household may be
kept in perfect health at an infinitesi-
nal cost. 1t is the utterly useless
dog with no merit but pedigree and no
part in life but to be pampered that
develops fastidious and extravagant
tastes and becomes nuisance ct
home and in the street, in the hotels
and in the railway trains"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
MEXICANS FIRE
ACROSS BORDER
American Troops Respond With Fus'
illade of Several Hundred Shots
NO One Hurt.
(By Associated Press)

Ell Paso, Dec. 28-Several hundred
shots were fired across the Rio Grande
into Mexico west Of here early today
by members of the Kentucky National
Guard whose officers declared the
fusillade was in reply to shots fired
from the Mexican side. Some Amer
ican residents Of the section thought
machine guns were being used but
this was denied by the Kentucky bf-
ficers. There were no known casual
ties.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

served are consequence of certain
movements Of the sea level. whereby
various influences Of another nature
play q rcle; that the sea level alters,
but that the land itself does not sink.
Another civil engineer, J. G. Kam-
aer, is convinced from the results Of
water guage observations that there
has been a subsistence Of the land Of
Holland, as well as Of the bordering
countries and the greater part Of tAs
British Isles. He says It may b de.
duced from the entire list Of such Oh.
servations that there has been an ".
erage subsidence Of 80 centimstsrs
per century, declining farther inland
70 Ia csntimsters. (, 2sss
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
RUN UP AUTO INSURANCE.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 2s-(By Union
Associated Press) s)--Because Of the
frequent thefts of automobiles in De-
troit and Chicago, the Western Auto
mobile underwriters will put into ef-
feet next Monday a new form of poll
icy. This policy will greatly increase
the rate for protection against theft.
It is declared that the failure of the
courts properly to punish motor car
thieves is partly responsible for the
frequency of the thefts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
THE PRESIDENTS BIRTHDAY.

Washington Dec. 2S-(By Union
Associated Press)-In addition to en-
joying a busy Christmas holiday,
President Wilson is receiving letters
and kilograms Of congratulations from
all parts of the world today on the
occasion of his sixtieth birthday an
niversary. Several members of Con-
gress, called to congratulate Mr.. Will
son, following the visits Of members
of the Cabinet.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

~, Forecast.
Mississippi - Clearing Thursday
Fair and cooler Friday.
Louisiana-Fari and colder, freez.
ing in the north Friday.
4 Arkansas-Fair and colder. Fri.
day fair.
Oklahoma-Fair and colder. Fri.
day fair.
East Texas--Fair and colder, frost
in south nearly to the coast. Friday
fair. y
West Texas-Fair and colder To-
night asad yyiss1' n
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
MARYLAND HAS
BEEN GIVEN UP
Search for Steamer and Crew Aban.
doned by Coast Guard Cutters
of Nantucket.
(By Associated Press)

Nantucket, Dec. 28-The steamship
Maryland is regarded as probably lost
today. Search for the vessel and her
crew by Coast Guard Cutters has been
Abandoned. Hope for the steamers
thirty odd men lies in the possibility
that they were picked up by pass
ing steamer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
BID ON BONDS.

St. Louis Mo-, Dec 28-(By Union
Associated Press)-Bids for bonds for
new school are being received by the
board of education today. The heav-
lest bidders are said to be New York
financial institutions. The issue is for
$3,OO0,OO0.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
STRIKES PRISON CELLS.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 28-(By Union
Associated Press)-The high cost Of
living has struck the Western Station
and after next Monday men arrested
more for safe-keeping than punish
ment will not get their lodgings free
The courts declare that the police sta.
tions cannot afford to put up such
prisoners and the rate will be $2.45
night. The price will not include
bath, unless the guests condition re-
quires it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
WELD DEMOCRATS AND DRYS.

Lexington, Ky. Dec. 2s-William J,
Bryan arrived here today to address
300 students and at the same time
will hold important conferences with
a member Of prominent Democratic
leaders,. A literal welding Of the
Democratic and Prohibition parties is
Mr.. Bryan's biggest hope. He be.
lieves he can accomplish this result
during the next four years.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
'CARRANZA WANTS
MORE TIME STILL
Reply Of Mexican First Chief Will Be
Delivered to Secretary Lane
Late Today.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 28-Carranza's 5
answer to the request that he either
sign or repudiate the pending proto-
col, which will be delivered late today
to Secretary Lane by Luis Cabrera,
chairman, Of the Mexican commission,
IL understood to contain . suggestion
of modification which is carefully
worded to avoid ending the negotia-
tions.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
MILLION TONS
SEED CRUSHED
Two and Quarter Million Tons Re.
ceived and 1,082,596 Crushed
During Past Quarter.
(By Associated Press

Washington, Dec. 2S-The Census
Bureau announced today that for the
quarter ending Oct. 81 the mills have
received 2,297,233 tons of cotton seed
and crushed 1,Os2,596 tons which pro-
duced 194,378,17S pounds of refined
oil.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HONORs.

Congratulations go today to: Dean
Andrew c. Moore Of the University
Of South Carolina, 40 years old to-
day. s>
President J. M. Thomas, Of Middle
bury, Vt. College, 46 years old today.
President Woodrow Wilson, who is
so years old today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
WILL DO ANYTHING.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 2S-Germany, it
was made known today, will not per-
nit peace negotiations to be blocked
by refusal of the Entente belliger-
ents to enter conference without
prior terms being stated. This will
be communicated through President
Wilson should it become necessary.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
DETROIT EXPO OPENS.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 2S-(By Union
Associated Press) - Detroit's first
"made in Detroit" exposition all under
one roof opened here today in the
Detroit armory and will continue until
January 4. Detroit citizens are said
to be the mostly loyal to their manu-
facturers Of any in the great cities
of the country.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 28--The official
text of Germany's reply to President
Wilson's note was received here early
this morning. 1t is said to be sub
stantially the same as the unofficial
text received here Tuesday from Ber-
lin.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
OFFICIAL TEXT GERMAN NOTE
REACHED WASHINGTON TODAY
Virtually the Same as Unofficial Copy Received
Tuesday French Papers Declare 1t is Polite
Refusal-German Press Pleased

Wilson. A Vienna dispatch says the
Austro-Hungarian government today
answered the Swiss note by trans
mitting to that government 4 copy
of the note sent to the President.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
MISSISSIPPI Is
HIT BY A STORM
Tornado Today Did Much Damage In
Forest and Lamar Counties ID
Hattiesburg Report.
by Associated Press)

Hattiesburg, Dec. 28-A tornado in
Forest and Lamar counties, Mississip.
pi, today demolished buildings, broke
telegraph poles and caused much dam
age to standing timber, according to
reports received here. '
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
GAIN SHOWN IN
COTTON MARKET
Advance of 20 Points at New York, %
to ~ Points at New Orleans at
Close Today.

An advance Of 20 points was record
ed in cotton at New York at the close
this afternoon and % to 27 points at
New Orleans. Spots at New York
closed 5 points up. Sales 1,4O0 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
GERMAN PRESS PLEASED.

IBy ASSOCIATED Press)
Berlin, Dec. 28--Germany's answer
to President Wilson and the prompt
ness with which it was made has
caused good impression on the Ger
man press. The only anti-Ameriesn
paper shows a tendency to criticise
and expresses the view that inter-
ference of any kind by America il in
tolerable. ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

TOWN BEING BOMBARDED.
Berlin, Dec. 28-Braila, Rumania,
northeast Of Wallachia, is under fire
of the German Bulgarian cannon, &C.
cording to the military critic Of the
Overseas News Agency.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
REPLY A REFUSAL.

Paris, Dec. 2S--Morning newapa-
pers today are unanimous in pro-
nouncing Germany's answer to Prys.
ident Wilson's note to the belligerents
polite refusal to comply with his
suggestions
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
WILSON IS SIXTY
YEARS OLD TODAY
President Received Many Congratula.
tions from All Parts Of the
Country and Abroad.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. % - President
Wilson is 60 years old today. He re-
ceived many congratulations in mes
sages from all parts Of the country
and abroad.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
GERMANS FRUSTRATED.
IRu A Aaaoniafod pHoaaA

Paris, Dec. 28--French troops last
night repulsed attacks near Lechenoy
on the Somme and Hill 304 in the
Verdun region, the war Office announc-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
BRENTWOOD COUNTY
RERLN SAYS ENTENTE ALLIES
LOST 8 ARPLANES YESTERDAY
The Complete Defeat of the Russo-R Rumanian
Troops in Rumania Has Been Accomplished
Also-Paris Says Germans Repulsed.

| ed today. Mines sprung near Beau
vrasgnes, on the Somme front, caused
great damage to the German defen-
ses. One explosion produced q crater
100 yards long and 40 yards wide. \
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
CONSULTATION AT ROME.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Rome, Dec. 28-United States AM
bassador Page held long interview
with Baron Sonnino, the Italian for
eign minister today in regard to Pres
ident Wilson's note. The Ambassador
explained passage in the note which
has been the subject of controversy
in the Italian press.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
TAKEN UP

One black SOW, at my plantation
l-2 miles East Of Greenwood, On
December 1st. Owner can recover by
paying charges.
A. W. ROSS, Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
REPLIES TO SWISS NOTE.
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, Dec. 28-The German reply
to the Swiss note was handed to the
Swiss minister today. 1t is on the
same lines as the reply to President
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed % to 27 up.
New York Spots 17.4O. 5 up.
New Orleans Spots 1925.
Sales l400.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28

BREAD TICKETS IN SWEDEN.
(By Associated Press)
Copenhagen, Dec. 28-A Stockholm
dispatch says that bread and flour
tickets will be issued in Sweden from
January fifteenth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-28
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.

Exports and Stocks.
Total exports today 3O,4l6 includ'
inp 1852 coastWise.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
TENNIS PLAYERS
MAY WIN CUPS
Jette and Ferguson Face
Hard Opposition in New
Mex. CHAMPIONSHIPS.


Alamogordo, y. NJ, Aug 9--Paul I,
Jette, an Otero county man. with his
playing partner, y A Ferguson OF e
Paso. is in line to win the trophy cup
in the New Mexico state championship
tennis tournament. which begins in
Roswell September :. Jette is the pro
prietor of an Indian curio store at
Mescalero. in the Mescalero Apache
Indian reservation.
Jette and Ferguson won the doubles
tournament in 1919, and repeated their
victory at Roswell in 1915. winning in
the finals from Brown and Burrage
with a score Of SIS. So. 6-4. The 1915
victory gives them two laps on the
trophy cups. victory for them this
year means that the cups VIII remain
permanently in their possession The
rules require three victories in the
state meet TO claim the cup
Iette has been doing considerable
practice in order 10 be in good tennis
form when the tournament opens. Sew
ersl times this summer he has motOred
10 AlamogordO from his home at Mes
SPORT Sc g.. haketfb- zZSvefv2 dyan.
calerO 10 play practice games with the
members OF the local tennis organiZa-
ton He usually spends a full day in
practice when he comes to AlamOgordo.
Will Have Hard Competition.
It is believed that Jette and Ferggu-
son will have to make a harder fight
IN the tennis meet this year than for
me two succeeding years The state
tournament IS becoming more popular
ana evidences show that there will be
higher class Of tennis played than
ever before. because Of the large num-
Der Of expert players who are making
arrangements to enter the tournament
F W Stacy. runner-uD in the south
western tournament which recently
closed at Dallas. has sent word to the
effect that he viii participate in the
play in the doubles with Palmer Brad
ley Of Roswell Tennis enthusiasts
believe that Stacy and Bradley viii be
the keenest rivals with whom Jette
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09

in the boxing game. I did so in the
face Of ridicule- Live clean. Tint is
the fundamental principle Of success
in all branches of sport or in any other
line of endeavor. for that matter. Eat
regularly-not too much-and sleep
regularly Take plenty OF exercise It
isn't necessary that you rig up a gym
nasium. You can get the necessary eX-
ercise right in your own home. Do
the various bending exercises. such as
touching the floor with your fingers
without bending the knees Then lie
across the seat Of A chair with your
legs well supported and lift yourself
forward and allow yourself 10 20 back
again Breathe normally and get
plenty Of fresh air.
The chief aim in exercising is to keen
the blood well circulated Good cir
culation gives you health. a clear mind,
and consequently appiness-Copy-
right 1916 Selig Athletic Feature Film
Series.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
is TIRED
OF CHAMPIONSHIP
Continued from previous page)

Continued from previous page.)
always enjoy myself. The phone rings
frequently and our maid must either
fib or I am continually called upon TO
answer some foolish question l can
not attend the theater with my wife for
some one is certain to recognize me
and then it's There's Jess Willard, -
and we Immediately are surrounded and
followed by a crowd Of the curious. II
is the same il We go TO a restaurant,
amusement park. or any public place
I honestly will not rue the day when
someone wins the title from me. I
have sufficient money and will enjoy
myself But don't anyone believe tina t
I am going to Intentionally lose. I'm
going along as far as I can.
Live Clearly.
To young men and women 1 would
say. no matter what your aim in life
is, If ii is worth doing at all il is worth
doing well Start along the best road
you possibly can and stick" That is
how I won my success. I started out
TO fight and determined to succeed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09
COAST THIRD BASEMAN
IS SOLD TO DETROIT

San Francisco. Cal. Aug 9.-'.Bobby'
Jones, for two seasons third baseman
Of the San Francisco club. was sold
Tuesday TO the Detroit Americans. &C
cording TO an announcement by Harry
Wolverton, manager of the Seals. The
terms were not made public. Jones has
batted at -276 clip in the 115 games in
which he participated this season.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-09

Philadelphia. Pa. Aug S-Heavy
showers brought temporary relief Tues
day night from the intense heat which
has caused = deaths in this city in the
past IS hours. but shortly after the rain
ceased the humidity increased. making
conditions almost as uncomfortable as
they were before the storm