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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
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Did slavery exist in New England?
 Yes. Slavery existed in nearly all of the English colonies from an early pe-' riod until shortly before or soon after the Revolutionary war, and the Afri- can trade was openly tolerated by the British government. In 1756 there were 292, 2,OOO African slaves in the colo nies, scattered from New England to Georgia. It was not prohibited in Massachusetts until 17SO nor in Yer mont until 1777. The United States census of 1910 showed BIO slaves in Connecticut, 1O,S51 in New Jersey, 15,- or in New York, 975 in Pennsylvania and 1O8 in Rhode Island. Slavery was gradually abolished in the northern states, but in 1920 there were still ninety y-seven slaves in Connecticut, 7,557 in New Jersey, 10,OOS i0 New York, 211 in Pennsylvania and forty eight in Rhode Island. The census of 1850 showed the disappearance of slav- cry in all the northern states except New Jersey, which still had 236.
 Has America taken part in any loans to China?
 Yes; in the currency reform loan" of $5OO0O,OOO in 1912, the Hupei prov ince silver loan in 1911, Huknang rail- way loan in 1911 and the sextuple loan, 1912
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
HIS HEART BADLY
 AFFECTED
"Fruit-a-tiVes" Soon Relieved
 This Dangerous Condition

632 GERHARD ST. EAST, TORONTO.
 "For two years, was victim of Acute Indigestion and Gas In The Stomach. It afterwards attacked my Heart and had pains all over my body, so that I could hardly move around. l tried all l'kinds of Medicine but none of them did me any good. At last, I decided to try "Fruit-a- -tives''. I bought the first box last June, and now I am well, atzer using onky Myee 6o-xes. 1 recommend "Fruit-a-tives" to anyone suffering from Indigestion".
 FRED J. CAVEEN.
 5oc. q box, for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

The War Department announced that the 760 sailors comprising the crews of the interned German sea raiders, Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm, now tied up at the League Island Navy Yard, Phil adelphia, will be transferred to Fort Oglethorpe and Fort McPherson, Ga.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
HoNoREp sr. PATRICK

The St. James and St. Patrick's societies headed by the Wheeler & Wilson band in their new uniforms made a fine appearance today in honor of St. Patrick's day. Their full ranks, neat regalia and the good order preserved in their procession, were the theme of general remarks and commendation. For the salute to the Old Farmer office we take off our hat and make our best bow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
A DWARF ARRESTED

Officer Fipnegan arrested Charles Gilmore this afternoon for assaulting Jake King, the demented bootblack. Gilmore is dwarf and is just three feet high. He parades about town in a po11ceman's uniform. Whenever he appears on the streets he attract much attention. He has big body and head considering the length of his legs His Stumps are remarka bly, short. He resembles a potato stand ing on pegs. He was beating Jakie King with a belt when arrested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
"OWL" TRAIN LATE

The "OwI' freight train detained here yesterday morning by the burst ing of the steam chest of the engine, met with another mishap. The en- zine ran off the track at Harlem and turned on her side. No one was hurt, although the engineer, c. Denniger and the fireman J. Harlin, stuck to their posts and went over with the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

The face covering you see on the street almost anytime now is not one of the asphyxiatng gas masks, mere ly the new motor veils.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

It looks as if hunting submarines would be as popular a sport before the season is over as shooting guides during the deer season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
LECTURE AND CONCERT

Dr. Adams lecture next Sunday evening on ''rhe Mission of Erin'' is already given assurance of a large crowd. The tickets are being dispos- ed of rapidly. The musical program will be published tomorrow. The se- 1ections are from the best authors and the artists are sure to- win applause. Joseph Criddle of New Haven is con- sidered one of the best baritone sing CTS in the state and MT. J. J. Kennedy, Mesdames O'Connor, Stafford and Burke are well known to the music loving public of this city,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

Please tell mo something of the causes leading up to the Spanish American war.
 The Spanish-American war began with the declaration by the United States, April 25, 1898, the Maine hav- ing been sunk in Havana harbor on Feb. 15. It was largely the popular clamor over that event that brought about the war at that time, but Mc- Kinley and Cleveland had both re- monstrated to no avail with Spain over the situation i'll Cuba ever since the outbreak of the serious rebellion there in 1895. In the congressional resolution of April 19, 1898, preceding the declaration of war, it was stated that ''the people of Cuba are and of right ought to be free and independ- ent." and the demand was made that Spain withdraw her troops from the island. If not, the United States would help the Cubans. Under the re- fusal of the Spanish government to do this. war was declared.
 Please tell me why a sailors panta- looms are cut so wide from the knees down? Are wide trousers used by all nations?
 The sailors trousers are cut loose in order to give him more freedom in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
TRIBUTE TO THE IRISH

TRIBUTE TO THE IRISH
 A large audience was present last evening in St. James (Catholc) church, to hear the lecture of Rev. Augustus J. Hewitt on 'The True Des- tination of the Irish.' The Rev. gen. tleman commenced with the earliest history of Ireland and gave a running sketch of their characteristics, reli- zion, etc., down to the present day. He also gave brief account of St. Patrick who was a Frenchman by birth, commissioned by the Pope and sent as a missionary to Ireland.
 Notwithstanding the snow storm the trains are not much behind time today.
 The sloop Emily was carried by the wind this morning against the sheds of her dock doing some slight damage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

Gold coin to the amount of $50O,- 900 was withdrawn from the Sub- Treasury for shipment to Argentina.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

The Fillmore Motor Truck Go. was incorporated at Dover, Del. with capital stock of $10,000,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
THE FARMERS EXTRA

The Farmers Extra, issued late yesterday afternoon contained an ex- cellent and complete report of the Fitzsimmons-Corbet fight, and a large number of copies were sold. There being reason in all things, The Farmer does not claim to have sold extras to more than the whole voting population of the city. There were probably some few thousand men who did not buy the extras.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK q SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

What Is meant by the ~Ssven DsaIs" of London, or from what is the tsrm derived?
 The Seven Dials in London is a place where seven streets branch of-vfz: 1, Great Earl street; 2, Little Earl street; 8, Great St. Andrews street; 4, Little St. Andrews street; 5, Great White Lion street; 6, Little White Lion street; 7, Queen street. The long cross stone which stood in the middle center had seven squares at the top and dial on each square.
 How many Americans wers killed in Cuba during the Spanish war7
 Between May 1 and Oct. 8, 1898, 23 officers and 257 men were killed, and officers and 61 men died of wounds
 What does "SS" as used im legal doc- uments mean?
 It is an abbreviation of an old Latin word, scilicet, meaning namely or tol Wit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
NINTH DISTRICT DELEGATES

Democrats of the Ninth district who are not in sympathy with the L. J. Gill slate have named the fol- lowing delegate ticket which will be voted for at the coming primaries: William E. Blakeslee, Albert Schaaf, William Colgan. John Albright, Jr., and Terrence B. McMahon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

Please explain the presence of canals in Venice.
 These canals are part of the Adri- atic sea. The city is built on 118 small islands or shoals in the gulf of Venice. These islets are connected by several hundred bridges, and the direction of the canals, of which there are nearly POO, are so formed as to constitute the highways" Thus it is due to the sit uation of this city and not to special intention of man that it has canals of paved streets.
 Was there ever an embargo on arms under the administration of William Fl. Taft going into Mexico?
 President Taft placed an embargo on arms and ammunition to Mexico March 14, 1912.
 When, where and by whom was the "bis brother movement" organized?
 The movement was founded in 1904 by Ernest K. Coulter in New York city and hss been taken up in qusae a number of cities. It's object is to en- list business men in the work, of res cuing little boys from bad conditions and helping them on the way to good citizenship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

engine. It was somewhat damaged
 and was taken through this morning to New Haven for repairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

climbing the rigging of a ship. The same style of wide trousers is used by most of the navies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

When did General U. S. Grant change his name?
 The congressman through whom he gained his appointment to West Point added. the name of Simpson. which was that Of Grants mothers family. All attempts to correct the mistake were fruitless. He was thenceforth known as Ulysses Simpson Grant. The name which his parents gave him was Hiram Ulysses.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
HON. MAYRANT ADAMS IN THE
CITY TODAY.

Hon. Mayrant Adams, of Jackson,
Secretary A. A. S. R., Southern Jur-
isdiction, was in the city today in the
interest of the Spring Reunion of the
Scottish Rite Masons of the Orient
of Jackson, to. be held in that city on
April 18th, 18th and 10th, 1917, for
the purpose of comforting all the
Degrees, from the 4th to the 32nd
inclusive, on a class of about one
hundred candidates for membership.
Mr.. Adams is making a visit to the
different cities and towns of the Delta
in behalf of the forthcoming Con-
vocation, and he informs The Daily
Commonwealth that preparations are
being made to give all visiting Ma
sons a most royal reception on the
above dates.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
MRS. HENDERSON ENTERTAINS.

After a week of gray, gloom.
weather, Saturday, the Gath was ush
cred in with lal the accompaniment.
which herald the coming of spring
Sunshine, tie music of the birds ant
fiowers-a fit setting for a most at.
tractire entertainment in the home OF
DR.. and Mrs. T. R. Henderson.
In response to a most unique invi.
%tation, Come Spend the Day With
Me" fourteen ladies wendell their way
towards this handsome home SO noted
for the genial hospitality of the kingly
host and Eostess, a queen by right of
her woma ly virtues. The invitation
was by rif ut devinc of the "Old South
Solthly'--a souvenir of times when
knighthoo& was in flower and woman
reigned cG.een of the home-not out
in busy rarts.
After a hour spent in social con-
verse the arrival of the host created
quite a ~flutter, n man and fourteen
ladies-but if the Germans doubt the
bravery Of American men they should
have had n of their numerous spies
around. | will not say anything about
the age of these ladies but they could
remember their college days when
girls school was strictly female for
| am sure | heard the old college yell
"a man, a man, Come quick, a mani"
Soon we were ushered into the din
ing room, redolent with lovely flowers
"a thing of beauty. The table with
all its appointments suggested a beau
tiful repast of good things to eat but
when the magnificent turkey was
placed before the host, then all remem-
bered when tables groaned." The
merry crowd added Sauce Piquant"
to the delicious viands by their witty
sallies and "reminiscences of the times
when you and | were younger.
When all had shown their appre-
citation by doing their best, a toast
was proposed, ITO the host and hos
ess, whose lives are daily exemplifca-
ton of the true meaning of Christian
ity-making others happy" The
charming hostess served coffee, minis
and nuts in the salon, then proposed
a game of rook-a game which does
not preclude the possibility of con-
versation-so joy reigned supreme
and the hours quickly sped away. All
viewed with regret the sinking sun
proclaiming the hour when each must
HE her way homeward.
We each bid our hostess adieu as
surfing her at was the end of a per-
feet day." Those so fortunate as to
be the recipients of this old time in
vitation were Mesdames Aldridge,
Barrett, CARROT, Pillow, Mcneil,
Steele, Ellis, Henderson, Humphreys,
King, Wells and Baird.
GUEST.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
CHRISTIAN REVIVAL,

The Revival Services now being held
at the Christian church are being well
attended, with an increasing interest
by all who hear Evangelist Platt.
If you have not attended these meet
ings you should do so, for it is sell
dom so able a speaker comes to
Greenwood. Evangelist Plat is the
most fluent speaker that we have
ever heard. He is master of his SUBJ
ject at all times, and has a way in
presenting it, that holds the very
closest attention.
His sermon last night on "Insur-
ance" should have been heard by ev-
cry citizen of Greenwood. Tonight he
allows the congregation to select
three subjects and these are voted up
on and the n receiving the greater
number of votes, will be his theme for
this evening.
If you are interested, come and
have your subject along with others
that may be handed in.
Seldom do Ministers allow the con-
gregation to select their subject at
the moment they r. expected to
preach, yet this man has given that
opportunity. If you want to hear a
forceful sermon, attend the services
tonight.
CHURCH REPORTER.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
MECHANICAL BREAD MIXERS A
FRENCH INVENTION.

1t was in France, home of the epi.
cure, famous for its exacting chefs,
that the need for a mechanical bread
mixer was first perceived. Over $50
years ago a Frenchman named Sal
ignac constructed a dough kneader,
which soon became and has remained
an indispensable aid in French cook
cry.
The latest and most efficient device
for home use is the Universal Bread
Maker, which not only kneads the
dough but thoroughly mixes all the
ingredients. It is n of the. home
needs featured in the Universal Hitch.
en- Efficiency Contest which will be
held by Fountains from April 9th
to 18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
SOME BEAUTIFUL PICTURES IN
THE ART EXHIBIT.

Those who fail to visit the High
School Building during the Art Ex-
hibit will miss a rare treat. The
writer had the pleasure of spending
two hours in the study of the pictures
yesterday afternoon. Tickets were
taken up at the door and visitors were
shown the sewing-room, the walls of
which were covered with inspiring
pictures, interestingly discussed by
several High School girls.
The next group of pictures was hung
in three attractive rooms opening into
each other, in each of which were
girls ready to give some information
about the various pictures.
At intervals, during the time visit
ors were studying the pictures, the
HighSchool Chorus sang a few Part
Songs, and Sallie Rush and Lucy
Mitchell played beautiful solos on the
piano, which had been moved from
the Gymnasium into the corridor.
The Indian Club drill by a small
group of second year girls was excep-
t~ionally pretty.
The pictures may be seer of course
at any time during the day until six
O'Clock, and until ten o'clock Friday
night. There were fifty visitors yes
from three to five, and of
course more are expected on succeed
ing days. The Exhibit closes Satur-
day at noon, and it is my sincere wish
that it may be a success in every
sense of the word.
A VISITOR.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
Mail your Kodak Films to G.. NJ.
Upper, johnson street.
5.YEAR OLD PLAYS DUAL ROLE.

Many motion picture actresses have
played dual roles on the screen but,
the first five year old girl to do so
is Baby Marie Osborne, Pathe's fam
GUS child star who is to be seer at the
Greenwood Theatre, Saturday, March
31st, in another Gold Rooster play
called TWIN KIDDIES," produced by
Balboa under the direction of Henry
King and written by Calder Johnston,
the famous scenario writer. The sup
porting cast is a splendid one.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
DIR. McCRADY AND FAMILY.

Rev. Edward McCrady and family
left yesterday for their future home
at Hammond, La. DR.. McCrady has
been Rector of the Episcopal church
here for several years, and has done a
good work. He is a brainy and schol-
arly gentleman, a forceful speaker
and stood for everything that was for
the good and uplift of our little city.
His own congregation as well as the
entire community regret losing him
and his estimable family, but wish
them success in their new field of la
Dor. Their daughters, Misses Mary
and Isabelle, will remain in Greenwood
until school is out, and will be at the
homes Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Pepper
and Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Wells.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ashcraft and
three children and Mrs. Flora McIn-
tyre returned yesterday from Mem
phis where they have been for several
weeks with two sick children, John,
Jr. and little Sara, their baby girl.
Both cases were serious and for some
time the anxious parents, grandmoth-
err and friends knew their lives hung
on a thread, but we are glad to state
both are doing nicely and while the
little fellow is still confined to
his bed, his many friends hope he will
soon be up and out again.
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Mrs. Sam Levin, of Chicago, ar
rived this afternoon for a visit to the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. Ike Stein in
this city. Mrs. Stein went over to
Grenada this morning to meet Mrs.
Levin and returned with her on the
afternoon train. "a.
&EsHa
DR.. and Mrs. F M. Sandifer leave
on this afternoons train for New Or
leans to attend the annual meeting
of Railway Surgeons Of the Illinois
Central and the Y. & M. V. R. R.
Company in that city during the next
two or three days.
M#AHH
Mrs. B. Moore of North Greenwood,
returned home yesterday, where she
has been visiting relatives and
friends in Calhoun City, Derma and
other points.
Mrs. Sam Atkinson, Mrs. John
Howell, and Mrs. Pentecost, Of Drew,
wer in the city yesterday and while
here were the guests Of Mrs. G. D.
Pepper.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
BENEFIT NEW JEWISH TEMPLE.

One Of the strongest and most in
spring photodramas ever presented
to the Paramount patrons will be seen
at the Greenwood Theatre on Friday,
March Both, when Kathlyn Williams
appears in Oliver Morosco production
Of Maud E. Corsan's story, "Out of
the Wreck" a story taken from a
page of real life and written especial
ly for Miss Williams. The story is
n especially appealing to women and
children, and might be titled "The
Memories of the Forget-me-nots," as
the influence of this tender flower
guides the destiny of the girl in the
picture. Miss Williams is supported
by an excellent cast which includes
William Clifford, William Conklin,
Stella Razeto, VIM. Winter Jefferson,
Don Baily and others.
Theatre on this date rented to the
Jewish Ladies. Benefit new Temple.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
CLASSIFIED ADVS,

FOR SALE-Seven-acres land, good
three-room dwelling, poultry houses,
fruit, etc.; l IL miles east of Green
wood. Land in good state of cultiva-
ton and would make an ideal truck
farm. For further information call
Z. +. Thompson, phone 1858, or see
Wilson Banking Co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
BEAR-kILPATRICK.

Miss Essie Bear and Mr.. M. F. Kill
patrick were quietly married at the
office of the Circuit Clerk at the Court
House yesterday afternoon by JUS
tee R. H. Hicks. The Daily Com
monwealth wishes them a happy and
prosperous married life.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

Mr.. Willie Thompson, of Grenada,
spent Sunday afternoon in Greenwood
and reported a delightful time.
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Mr.. W. H.. Giles has returned from
a visit of two weeks to relatives and
friends at Ripley, Miss.
M**&k g..
Mr.. Sci. M. Jones was in the city
from his Black Bayou plantation home
on business today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

FOR SALE-57O acre Hill farm. S
miles from Tchula, 4 mules, 4 cows.
Price 100000, 100000 cash, balance
easy terms. Gardner, McBee &
Gardner.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29
FOR RENT-6O-acre farm, 8 miles
southeast of Greenwood, on Humph.
reys Highway; all in cultivation; 2
houses and artesian well. Apply h
Morgan Kimbrough.

FOR RENT-The storehouse, ~
Howard Street, now occupied by Rlln.
stein Co.-possession given Nay 1T;
the storehouse, 2O4 Howard street.
possession given at once; also ons
Groom residence on College street.
possession given at once. Apply y
B. Dantone.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

neutrality-suspicious. Salesladv
Tor u Ladies' Department. Must
be a hustler and not afraid of work:
apply to j. Antoon at once. Antoon
Department Store.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

FOR SALE-A very pretty bunga.
low with modern conveniences, on the
Boulevard in Congress Heights. Part
Cash. balance easy terms. Apply to
}. l.. Gillespie, this office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

The Jewish Ladies Aid Society will
give a Moving Picture Show Benefit
on next Friday night. Your pat
ronage is solicited to help these noble
women in raising funds for their new
Synagogue.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

Mrs. M. C. Smith, If Moorhead, was
in Greenwood yesterday buying from
u u%p-to-date stores.
Mrs. 0. c. Neill, of Whaley, was in
Greenwood yesterday mingling with
her many friends.
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Mrs. H. s. Moorhead was here yes
terday doing her spring shopping
from Winona.
Mrs. B. X. Hawkins, of Swan Lake,
was in Greenwood yesterday shopp-
ing.
Mrs. Murrell was a Greenwood
shopper yesterday from Glendora.
Little William Anthony, while play
ing yesterday, fell and broke one of
his arms. We hope that our little
friend will 0 0 recover from his
painful injury.
AAx
Mr.. A. ]. Scruggs, one of Carroll
county's best citizens and progressive
planters, was among his many Green
wood friends yesterday and made The
Daily Commonwealth an appreciated
call.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

FOR SALE-Two 6O-Egg Electric
lncubators $3.50 each; one 12O-egg
size $1,000; two Electric Breeders
$500, all in fine condition. G. A. vii.
son, Jr., City.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

WANTED-To make a small cotton
crop or truck farm on shares near
town. Phone 131. H. W. Taylor,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

FOR SALE-one talking machine
and fifteen records. Cheap. Phone
74S.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

! STILL HAVE A FEW TONS OF
WEBER SO COTTON SEED LEFT
FOR SALE.
w. M. PETEET,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

WANTED-Two or three unfur.
nished rooms for light house keeping.
Phone 800.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-29

Major NJ. s. Mclean was here from
Wildwood on business today.