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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
BOND ISSUE TO 4.
MEET DEFICIT
Wilson Tentatively Agrees With Lead.
ers in Regard to Caring for Short
age In 1918.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Dec. 29-President
Wilson has tentatively agreed with
administration leaders Of Congress
on bond issue to meet part of the
treasury deficit which confronts the
government for the fiscal year end
ing June 3Oth, 1918, estimated at
about $1s0,OOO,00o.
With Secretary McAdoo President
Wilson is working on other plans for
raising additional revenues.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Cotton 4 to 7 Points Down
New Orleans 16 pown-Spots
Is Points or.

The close Of the cqtton market to-
day showed decline Of 4 to 7 points
at New York and 16 points at New
Orleans. Spots were off Is points at
New York and unchanged at New Or
leans. Sales 1900 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
CARRANZA DOES NOT eFLATLY
REPUDIAE FORMER PROTOCOL
Latest Communication Received from Mexican
First Chief Closely Studied by Secretary
Lane-Will Reply Next Week.

strong as formerly, chiefly because Of
the new military situation in northern
Mexico. Neither does he fatty repu-
date the protocol already signed By
the Mexican representatives at Attain
tic. City. I
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
ANNOUNCE DISCOUNT RATE.

St Louis Federal Reserve Bank IL
sues Statement.
tBy Associated Press)
st. Louis, Dec. 29-Discount rates
of three and a half, four and four and
a half per cent. were announced to-
day by the st. Louis Federal Reserve
Bank.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
WILL VETO OMNIBUS BILL.
President Says Public Buildings. Bill
Must Be Changed.

Washington, Dec. 2s-- President
Wilson told callers today that he
would veto the $2s,ooo,ooo public
buildings bill if it comes to him in the
form in which it is now pending in
the House. Its advocates plan to seek
to obtain'a rule for consideration Of
the measure by the House soon after
The, Christmas recess: The president
has reached no decision on the rivers
and aharbors bill laid before him Re.
Gently by Chairman Sparkman of the
House. Rivers and Harbors Committee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
TO CROWN KING CHARLES.
by Associated Pressl

.H-t Wy ~Ao0VSA0sVA ASoO/
Budapest, Dec. 29-Coronation fes-
tivities are in full swing today. An
unprecedented crowd yesterday wit
messed the formal entry of King
Charles. The coronation ceremony
begins ut. seven o'clock Saturday
morning.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
GREENWOOD
NEUTRAIS BACK PRESIDENT
WILSON IN MOVE FOR PEACE
Notes Sent to Beligerents Asking that they Com
ply With Suggestions Of American Govern
= ment-Messages to Wilson.

note to the belligerents supporting
the peace note Of President Wilson.
: The governments of Denmark, Swe-
den and Norway in concluding their
note expressed the hope that the ini-
tiative taken by President Wilson will
lead to result worthy of generous
spirit which prompted his action.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
TWO STEAMERS SUNK.
fRv Associated Press\

(By Associated Press)
London Dec. 29-The British steam
ship Copsewood and the Norwegian
steamship Ida are reported sunk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
VILLA CAPTURES sALTILLo.

FIHAH VII UNCo DALlILLOe
(By Associated Press)
! FL Paso, Dec. 29-The forces 81
Villa have occupied Saltillo, Coahuih,
it was announced today by Villa par
tisans.
The report is denied by Carransa
here. s3 II
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
TEN YEARS FOR CAPLAN.
Last of Los Angeles Times Dynamit-
-. :. ers Is Sentenced:

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2s-David
Caplan, last, Of the alleged dynamit-
ers brought to trial, for the destruc-
tion Of the Los Angeles Times build
ing in 1910, was sentenced to 10 years
in San Quentin penitentiary on .
charge of manslaughter. Execution
of sentence was suspended until there
is a decision upon Captains expected
appeal. s, a,s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29

Closed 16 down. ,..
New York Spots 1925. Is off.
New Orleans Spots 1925.
Sales 100. ~,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29

, TURKEYS ANSWER ARRIVES.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 29-Turkey's re-
ply to President Wilson's peace note
was received today by the State De-
partmeat. 1t is substantially the
same as Germany's and Austria's. !
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
(By Associated Press)

London, Dec: pa Reuters copen-
hagen dispatch says that the Danish
democrats have cabled President Viii.
.on expressing sympathy with his ac-
ton in addressing the; belligerent
movers. The message also expresses
sincere wishes that the Presidents
efforts win end the war and establish
lasting peace"
OTHERS SEND NOTE. -,
= (By Associated Press) !, -,
). London Dec. "29-The Scandinav-
ian governments have" sent a joint
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
NEW RECORD FOR CANAL.

Passed Ship Through In Five Minutes
Less Than Ever Before.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Dec. 29--Record time
for passing ship through the Pan
anna Canal has been lowered to six
hours and twenty minutes, five
minutes better than the previous rec
ord. The channel through the treach-
erous slides in the Gaillard Cut is now
in better condition than ever before.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29

REPORTS VILLA DEFEATED.
e by Associated Press)
Mexico City, Dec. 29--It is Officially
reported that Villa forces have mi.
fered several severe defeats in the
north during the last two days.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.

COTTON RECEIPTS.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29

Take The Daily GommpuwsaltA
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-29
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 4 to Z points down.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
WEST CORNWALL

Miss Bertha and Ida Cole have been visiting Miss Ruth Palmer.
 Everett Cole visited ir Millerton on New Years Day.
 Foster Powell spent his vacation with his aunt, Mrs. Grand-Lienard. His home is LOW in Boston.
 MT. Southwick has been confined to the house with a hard cold but is now on the gain.
 Last Sunday, Rev. E. c. Starr preached at North Cornwall in the morning and at West Cornwall in the afternoon, also teaching the Adult Bible Glass in the morning. The pastor being out of town MT. Starr will preach again next Sunday.
 Owing to the necessary absence of both the superintendent and the assist ant, Mrs. J. A. CochTane took charge of the $. S., Sunday afternoon.
 The Camp Fire Girls are planning for a social to be held soon.
 The Winners and the Adult Bible Glass are also planning for socials to
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
EAST CANAAN

Communion service was held Sunday morning on account of the storm the first Sunday ill the month. Rev. and Mrs. Fuller brought letters from the church i'll Hanover, where he has been pastor three years.
 The ladies of the Aid Society will hold their annual meeting and election of officers Thursday at ? p. m. at the church parlors.
 Mrs. Whiting was called to New York, Friday by the sudden death of her sons wife. She will remain there for a little time.
 Dr. Emma Thompson and Miss Sawtelle, teachers of French in the Hartford High school have been at the "Rest Home' for the week and are much pleased with the town and the location ard all.
 Bert Barnard, who has not been we'll for several weeks, is at the Winsted hospital.
 The Broth srhood met Tuesday eve. ming to reorganize and start things go- ing.
 The Surgical Dressings Committee met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Gay lords.
 E. $. Roberts was ill Winsted last week and again this week attending court.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice of Dissolution of the C0nncCti
 cut Western Lime Company.

Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to all agreement of the stockholders of the above named corporation, sad corporation is to be dissolved and tcrmiuatei according to the statute laws of the State of Connecticut, ana tine directors of said corporation. hy act of law, were constituted trustees for the purpose of winding up the business of said corporation and have limited four moutl,s from tue datc Of tins Il. tive for the presentation ut all claims against said corporation. All claims not presented within said time will Lc barred according to law.
 Claims should be presented to N. Watson Hardenbergh. P. 0. address, Canaan, Connecticut.
 Dated at North Canaan, this 2Sth day of Dec ember, 1915.
 Charles W. Camp.
 Samuel c. Camp. A majority of the directors of The Connecticut Western Lime Company.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
ASHLEY FALLS

George Spencer, of Guilford, is stopping at Maplewood Inn.
 Donald Smith and wife returned to their home in Newark, N. J., Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs. Walter VanDeusen is among those on the sick list.
 Mrs. H. l.. Gage, of Pittsiield, was recent visitor of Mrs. Milton Rora- back.
 Mir. and Mrs. r. P. Smith returned Saturday from visit with friends in Moodus.
 Mrs John Walker was called to Saratoga Springs, Sunday on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. w. A. Beattie, who is ill with pneu. monia.
 Mrs. Jane Snyder, who has been spending several weeks at John Colby's returned Sunday to the home of her son. Frank on Cooper Hill.
 Mir. During returned saturday from New York having spent the holidays with relatives.
 The Epwurth League will have a candy pull and pop corn social at the Methodist hall Wednesday evening, January l9, beginning at o'clock. The pop corn and candy is free but an admission of ten cents will be charged.
 The body of Miss Anna B. Taft, daughter of the late Roscoe c. Taft, was brought here Tuesday and inferred in the East cemetery. Miss Taft was born here in 1873 and will be remem- bered by former residents pt the vii. lage.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
StIK RON

MT. William Riley Jr., spent Mon York.
 Mrs. r. I. Peabody spent New Year s in Chatham.
 George Conklin, of Waterbury, spent Monday of last week with friends iE town.
 The town schools opened Tuesday.
 George Wilbur IS spending short time in Norwich, N. Y.
 John Rhynus, who has been ill for some time, died Thursday evening at five o'clock. Funeral being held at ,he house at two o'clock Sunday. At the regular meeting of the Wood mon of the World held Thursday, Jan uary 6, the following officers were in- stalled for the cAsUlnE year: Harry Bartranl, N. C.; George WiIbur, H. l.. {; r. L. Bristol, banker; George B, Klebes. clerk; Charles Miller, escort: k. Heiutz, wat.:hman; Joseph Frank, sentry; c. H. Egcleston, manager. At close of the meeting all oyster supper was served to tLe WOOdInan and Wood man Circle.
 The entertainment and dance held at the Sharon Casino, Friday night for the benefit of the High school was 8 success and nice sum added 10 their treasurer.
 Mrs. Adelbert Middlebrooks was called to Brooklyn, N. Y, to attend the funeral of her nephew Hiram Pink.
 Mrs. Eunice Lockwood is sick with pneumonia and under the care of a trained nurse.
 The officers of Sharon Grove No. 23. Woodman Circle, was installed Thurs day night by Deputy GeorgeB B. Klebes.
 Henry Hoag, Milford Thompson, George Dunbar and H. E. Dakin at tended the auto show at New York last week.
 The assessors have completed their work and the books are open for ill. spection.
 Mrs. William MacMullen, who has been visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. I. Peabody, returned to her home ill Mt. Kisco.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
HUNTSVILLE

Edward T. Dean is able to be around again after few days sickness with the grip.
 Master William Dean is on the sick list.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Hanchett, of Falls Village, called on his sisters, Mrs. Anna and Miss Ellen Hanchett, Monday
 Several from this place attended the dance at MT. and Mrs. Ernest Ocain' s last Friday night.
 MT. and Mrs. $. Mansfield and two children, Mabel and John, were Sun day guests of MT. and Mrs. E. s. Bierce.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
FALLS VILLAGE

Landlord Palmer is recovering from the severe burns which he suffered from the explosion of the acetylene gas machine of the hotel. His burns are nearly all healed, and will leave no scar. One desirable effect of the ex- plOsion is, that hereafter the hotel will be illuminated by electricity, and the place is now being wired for the ser vice.
 The district nurse association will give an oyster supper and dance at the Casino, Lime Rock, tomorrow (Friday evening,) from to 9 o'clock. A good time is assured to all who attend and it is hoped there will be large at tendance, as the proceeds will go to the treasury of the association, which is a most worthy purpose.
 The play committee having in charge the arrangements for the drama, A Foul Tip" gave the "cast" social time and supper, in Citizens Hall. Monday evening, which was greatly enjoyed. The rehearsals are progress ing satisfactorily, and although the date of presentation has not yet been fixed, it is thought that the play will be produced early in February. The cast of characters is as follows:
 Tim Purdy, postmaster, chief of police
 and storekeeper of Westvale,
 George Bacon Hiram Rowell. the village express
 man, Howard Egleston Oliver Irving, manufacturer, J. K. Mackie Harold Irving, his son, Bruno Heinz Verne Gale, manager of the Westvale
 nine, George Mcclellan Pete Adams, colCred pitcher on West
 vale nine, Harold Bray Almira Purdy, Tim's wife,
 Miss Belle Hanchett Mabel Remington Irving's stenog-
 rapher, Miss Bessie Davis Nellie Gale, Verne's sister,
 Miss Eina Backman
 Falls Village members of the Ga naan Choral Society, who attend the weekly rehearsals, are Miss Backman, Miss Bessie Davis, Miss Alice Bray, Francis Abbe and Harold Bray.
 The remains of Mrs. George Hughes, who died in Boston, were brought here for interment in the Lime Rock ceme- tery. Deceased was Miss Fannie Sabin, daughter of the late William H. Sabin, a former resident of Falls Village A number of local people had ex- i pected to begin harvesting ice Monday, but the storm compelled postpone ment. The ice, up to that time, was about 12 inches thick
 Selectman Walter I. Kellogg has been housed up for several days with a severe cold.
 ! Game Warden HOrnbeck was called up, by telephone, Monday evening, by a Colebrook man who reported that he had rescued, alive, deer that had been run into the river in his neighborhood ] by dogs, and who wanted official per- mission to keep it as pet. MT. Horn- beck advised him to send it to the state game farm at Madison, or notify the superintendent of the fish and game ] commission.
 The Falls Village Volunteer Fire Department will give en old fashioned costume dance in Citizens Hall Friday evening of next week, the 21st. Good Old-fashioned dance music will be provided, with prompter to ''call of '' the good Old-fashiOned figures; and people who loved to go to dances in the good old days when dancing WAS danc- ing, and quadrilles, lanciers, Virginia reels, etc. were in vogue, will have the
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
C q Ft 1frtNf S FI e.IG--sSLl

Miss Elsie Il. uun,ley, Ut Great Bar, rin&tou, Mass, spent sunday With her friend Miss Mary C. CUuklin.
 Tine annual meeting of the Congre- gational church and society was held in the church on Wednesday evening from until o'clock, a supper will then be served ill the Town hall, after which the business meeting of the society will be held to elect officers of the church, etc.
 The members of the Salisbury cholr went to Lakevillc for their first re. hearsal on Monday evening.
 Paul Parsons goes to Hartford, where he las a position to learn the ma chinists' trade.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Stalker went to Torrington, Monday to attend the fun. eral of an uncle.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
CORNWALL HOLLOW

On New Years night there was a heavy Ice storm. everything was coated with good half inch of ice.
 Farmers have been kept busy open- ing up roads the past few weeks.
 Al F. Palmer's saw mill roof was so heavily weighed down with snow dur ing the recent blizzard that about all of the roof fell in.
 John Hamm has purchased the wood on the Iffland lumber job on s. K. Goes farm and is having it chopped in cord wood and is drawing it out.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13

The of the contestants not published all reports by number only Register and you will have ample of the premiums before the contest closes May 1, 1916.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

Miss Hattie Belden resident of this place is ill at the home of W. 1. Kel- logg.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lyle Loverin, of Ashley Falls, were recent visitors at the home of Mir. West.
 Messrs. Benson and Shultis have gathered their seasons ice crop.
 John Shults has been confined 10 the house with grip cold.
 The many friends of c. E. Holcomb are glad to know that he is able to sit up again.
 Oscar HOlcomb, of Morris, spent Sun- day with his brother c. E. Holcomb.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13

be held soon. One social will doubtless be arranged for Lincoln's birthday.
 Hart Hill farmers nave their ice harvested and most of the other farm CTS on the hill, but West Cornwall people who get their ice from the river are still waiting for a favorable Op. pJrtGnity.
 The lessnn next Sunday for the Bible classs will be found ill the second chapter of Acts, being on account of the first great Christian Revival. Any one interested in this course Ot study of Che early church history will be cordially welcomed to some one of the sunday school classes.
 "Yhe Winners class iu $. $. sur prised their teacher with the gift of q fine eightday clock; one with d large. plain figured dial, striking the hours ald half hours The case is mahogany finished and ertjst,cally designed, and is very much appreciated.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13

opportunity of their lives. Such a dance has not been given in Falls Will lage in a generation, and it should be u royal good time for all who attend.
 James and George Bunce have re. turned to their home in Buffalo. N. Y.
 Thomas Finnegan, of Salisbury, was i'll town saturday.
 Roland Womliu, of Wiusted, spent Sunday with his brot'er ill Ames- vile.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
IFS SURPRISING

That So Many Canaan People Fail To Recognize Kidney Weakness.
 Are you bad back victim ?
 Suffer twinges, headaches, dizzy spells?
 Go to bed tired-get up tired?
 It's surprising how few suspect the kidneys.
 It s surprising how few know what to do.
 Kidney trouble needs kidney treat. ment.
 Doans Kidney Pills are for the kidneys only.
 Have convinced Canaan people of their merit.
 Here's a Canaan case; Canaan testi- mOny.
 Kidney sufferers hereabouts should read it. says: My back and kidneys caused me great deal of trouble. The kid ney secretiOns were irregular ill pas sage, causing me much annoyance and I suffered from pains through my back and sides. Doan's Kidney Pills, pro- cured at R. T. Farnum S Go. Drug Store, drove away the pains and regulated the passages of the kidney secretions.
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-pet Doan s Kindey Pills-the same that MT. Drumm had. Foster Milburn O.. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13

ESTATE of Patrick Bryon, late of Sharon ill the Probate District of Sharon, deceased.
 At d court of Probate holden at Sharon on the 10th day of January, 1916.
 Present, Frank w. Dakin, Judge.
 E. Franklin Bryon appeared in court and moved that aE instrument pu-- porting to be the last will and testa- ment of Patrick Byron deceased be ad. mitted to probate and that letters testa. mentary thereon be granted on said estate to said E. Franklin Byron, the Executor named in said will, and it is
 ORDERED-ThaU said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in said Sharon on the 22nd day of January 1916, at , o'clock in the afternoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order in some newspaper printed in this county and having a circulation in this dis. trict and by posting like copy on the public sign post in said town, and by sending by mail postage paid, marked copy of said newspaper to Annie Loci. lin, Naugatuck, Conn, Mary Byron, Waterbury, Conn, Margaret Riley, New Britain, Conn, William II. Byron. Waterbury, Conn.,, Charles B. Bryon, Fort Slocum, N. Y, all at least five days prior 10 said date of nearing.
 Certified from Record.
 Attest Frank W. DaGin, Judge.
 Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-13
CORNWALL

On Thursday of lust week n hose company was organized with John Richter for foreman and Walter Carlson as assistant, Thomas C. Bate, as secre. tary and treasurer. Mir. Richter urt- serted hUse.cart and arrangements were made for q hose house near the library to be built and five hundred feet uf first class hose to he purchased at On2e. Trustees of tue rroperty Of the and r. Y. A. LuIcEs
 The annual meeting uf the First church occurs on the nftvrn0OI uf Thursday. Jnu. 70.
 On Friday uf next week the treat offered in the Mems CIub course of entertainments k an illustrated lcut"rp oH t,, rHauy aHd Eelgium by Mr. Rogers, the witty icSis.a5or from l,al- tan.
 The benefit concert and dance given by the Cornet Band nettrd so f,r A:r bOrlaud, who is doing as well as couId Le expected at the tll.r1cst hospital, but s,lll has long stay in prospect
 LoJ.ls recently udled to the Library are:
 Fiction
 A Book of Remembrance, Anon The Sword of Youth, J. L. Allen The Counsel Assigned,
 NJ. R. s. Andrews The Fun of Cooking, c. F. Benton The Lost Prince. r. II. Burnett The Bent Twig, D. Garfield A Far Country, w. Churchill Romance, Cornad, Heuffer Around Old Chester. Deland Memories of Sherlock Holmes.
 A. c. Doyle The Valley Road, M. H. F0ote The FreclanGs. Cialsworthy The Rainbow Trail, Grey Angela Business. H. $. Harrison Prudence of the Parsonage, Hueston Mary Ware, 4. r. Johnston Peg O the Ring.
 E. B. and A. A. Knife Jersulam, Sagerlof Behind the Beyond, Seacock Aunt Jane, J. Lee The Strange Woman, Mccall Anne of the Island, Montgomery The Lonely Queen, Bailey The Cross of Hono1er, Openshaw Amazing Grace, Sharber The Secret of Lonesome Cove, Adams D'ri and ]. BachelleT The Drums of the 47th, Burdette Pratt Portraits, Fuller