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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
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HAMAN NAMED
Y. N. B. c. NCY
Unanimously Elected Last Night-Ele-
vator Seems Assured-Advocate
Gas Plant.

Mr.. ]. Blanding Haman is the first
Secretary of the Young Mems Busi-
ness Club of Greenwood.
At a meeting of the Club held in
their Offices over the Handy Kitchen
last night, Mr.. Haman was unanimous
" elected by the members, after Pres
ident Webb has rendered the decision
Of the Board of Directors on the mat
ter and asked for the Club, as body,
to either approve or disapprove Of
their selection.
It was openly stated that the Board
of Directors had made wise choice.
As one member put it: "He's home
man and knows what the town doesn't
need" ...-
| Popular in the City.
Mr.. Haman came to Greenwood last
september to assume the duties OF
citv editor Of The Daily Common
wealth. Before his time here, he was
with the Evening Dispatch and the
Morning Star, two staunch Whining
| ton, N. c. newspapers.
When only 10 years Of age, Mr.
Haman established The Medium, at
Walden. Miss, which he successfully
nublished for some time. He was Ia
ter editor and owner Of The Jefferson
liam. of Centerville, Miss.
While he has been in the city but a
short while, he is well and favorably
known by the bushes smen and local
citizens. He has always "dibbled,
"a he puts it, into affairs that would
tend to make the town and county bet
ter, and it was through his and Pres
;dent Webb's earnest efforts that tn
:; Club was organized and perfected.
His Policy.
"It is an honor to be elected Sec
|retary of such an organization as tn
Young Mems Businss Club, Of Green
Iwood and to say that \ appreciate tn
: vote given me last night by that or
ranization, is putting the mater yer!
light" said Mr.. Haman in . conversa slal
= ton with Daily Commonwealtns'r'e re
y - porter this morning. ,.
:. :. an filing my application, l did =
;. :. with the determination that II Tn
y, ", Club saw fit to elect me, would max
y them and everyone else think tina
= y thew had ive-h hundred dollar man Q
" the lob. And now, that ! have bee
=. !. elected, I expect to begin at ono
.e ~ doubling my efforts for Greenwood an
in LeAore County. :,
Al "Greenwood is the best town in tf
- - South and a town with a great futur
s 9 and if everyone will pull together
IL IL can be made many times better than
=" 81 ia now. The Secretary Of any organ
- zation is powerless without the 6
oneration Of the members and wi.
to invite the suggestions OF not on
those who belong to the Young Men
& Business Club, but Of the general pu
or' lie as well. Any suggestion will
w. annreciated and will be given eve
Au' ~ consideration" -.
m The Secretary will begin duties wi
ry., the Club on Sept. !. He will be J
5. lieved at The Daily Commonwealth
ian Mr. M. Andersen, Jr., on next Mond
yer morning who ID now on the staff dol
'"0 special work.
Elevator Prospect Good.
n, 'c.arrard Barrett. Of the Ind'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
REDUCE PRICES.

Chicago, August 22-The CONSUME
ers Company today announced slash
from seven dollars to five dollars and
eight cents a ton on soft coal to be-
come effective at once. Other dealers
will make similar cut it is said. 1t
ia estimated that the reductions will
cut Chicago's coal bill thirty million
dollars. ....
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
VIOLENT COUNTER ATTACKS.
Associated press)

Paris, August 22-The Germans
made violent counter attacks last night
on the Verdun front west Of the
Meuse. They penetrated the French
trenches but were driven out. Pris-
oners now number more than six thou
sand.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
RUSSIANS RETIRING.
ASSOCIATED Press)

(Associated Press)
Petrograd, August 22-The Ger
mans have begun an offensive on the
northern part Of the Russian lines be-
tween Tirul marshes and the River
Aa. The war Office announces that
the Russians have retired two or three
versts northward.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
GOVERNMENT DEFRAUDED.

Washington, August Ex-senator
Lewis of Illinois today charged that
the government has been defrauded
out of three million in income taxes
eyaded by the wealthy. He declared
that the Treasury department had
proofs.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
AIRsHIPS MAKE RAID.
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, August 22-German ~.
ships made raid on the Yorkshire
Coast last night it is announced ON
cially. So far as can be ascertained
the damage inflicted was small. One
man was injured.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
l PRICES TUMbLNG-- austria HUNGARY READY I! TALK PEACE
AlJSTRIA-HUNGARY READY TO
ACCEPT POPE'S PEACE OFFER
nHAAAA
Report Said to Have Been Voiced By Government
German Airplanes Make Rad on British
Towns But with Little Results.
p n = u L

Council today chose October the first
as the. definite date when the bread
card system will be introduced in
Switzerland. Measures will also be
taken to reduce the coal consumption.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
JAPS REACH WASHINGTON.
(Associated Press }

(AssOciated PressJ
Washington, August 22-The Jap
anese Mission arrived today from San
Francisco, their port Of arrival. They
were accompanied by cavalry guard.
The visitors were escorted in motors
to the official residences Of Secretary
Lansing and other high officials.
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n,rv ARGENTINE FLEET.

ASSOCIATED Press)
Rspnos Aires, August PA French 'a
A,,sriean syndicate has bought the
a Ant belonging to the Argentine Nav
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MANY PRISONERS TAKEN.

(Associated Press)
Rome, August 22-Hore than thlr-
teen thousand prisoners and thirty
guns were captured by the Italians in
their offensive on the Isonzo front the
war office announced today. General
Cadorra reports that the Italians have
gained big successes on the entire bat.
tie line.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
MAINTAIN NEW GROUND.

(Associated Press)
London, August 22-In the face OF
heavy German counter attacks the
British maintained newly gained posi-
tions on the outskirts Of Lens the war
office announces. Further progress
was made at some points.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
limited STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Aug. "a, 1917. 81
z Local Data, Greenwood, MISE.
For the "a Hours Ending ut Z A. M.
Temperature: Highest ~ degrees
Lowest 72 degrees
4 ATT q, m. "a degrees
Precipitation = vi" n."es
River Stage.7 am D. ice.
r,.... :, o. hour,- 90 feet
!. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
THE WEATHER

Mississippi-Local showers tonlgn'
and Thursday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
|s.ppy GARFIELD MAY BE NAMED AS !
'''l, roAI ADMINISTRATOR BY WILSON
of williams College Probably Will BE
Chosen by President to Handle the Situation
Buy Argentine Fleet.

igation Company for sixteen million
and a half piastres.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
BEGIN NEW OPERATIONS
ASSOCIATED Press)

British Front in France and Bel
gium, August 22-The British began
another operation northeast of Ypres
at dawn today on the battle SCARED
GROUND between Langemark and Frez-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22

Take The Daily Commonwealth
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GUESTS OF ROOSEVELT.
ASSOCIATED Press

New York, August 22-Members Of
the Belgian War Mission were guests
of Colonel Roosevelt yesterday and
today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22

TO USE BREAD CARD.
ASSOCIATED Press)
Berne, August 22-The Federal
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22

Take The Daily Hsmueaw's'sA
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Cotton Sixty Down and
New Orleans Sixty Eight OF
At Close Today.
NEW YORK MARKTE.
Open High Low Close CT

New York Spots "a 65-65 off.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22

No details Of the battle are yet
available.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-22

Mr, casrssd Barrett. Of the Undue
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n ~ ~ u - n NJ - ~ -
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-02
WILSON CONFIRMS
APP. announcement
Answers Resolution Passed
by Senate for Fuller In
formation.
ALL NOT REVEALED
Opposition in Senate Wanes
as All Party Lines Are
Abandoned.
Continued From Page One.)

lining the plot. was substantially"
correct as published.
senator Lodge at once moved that
the president be asked to inform the
senate whether the Zimmerman note
was authentic and to furnish any other
information about it not INCOMPATIBLE
with the public interest. This was re-
ferrcd to the foreign relations COM
mittco, which soon reported ii favor
ably with minor amendments.
Chairman Stone having been voted
down by his committee. carried to the
floor the fight to learn how the note
came into the governments possession.
He insisted that If any of the nations
at war had furnished it. the senate and
| country should know it and proposed
an amendment embodying the Dues
| ton.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-02
STATE TREASURER
WON'T PAY QUITS

Helena, March l.--(Special) State
Treasurer Hart today refused TO honor
n warrant presented to him for pay
mcnt by Representative Cults of Sill
Yer Bow. The warrant represented
Cuts salary. The treasurer said he
was acting on the advice of Attorney
General Ford. who had said that in
his opinion Cults has no legal right
to his salary. Cults was appointed
by Governor Stewart in apparent de-
fiance OF the law to fill a vacancy in
the Silver Bow delegation. The house
confirmed the appointment, but the
attorney general contends that the APP
pointment was illegal. The treasurer
has announced that he will not pay
Cults salary or mileage until advised
to do 50 by the attorney general.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-02
LITTLE GIVE IL Z lallsI

.----s---sz--- - I
with Apologies to James Whiteonb Rley.)
Little Civic Optimist s come TO our cry 70 sssy
And boost Vie town, all around, an brush dead en-
teNAMse away,
And starhdustry off with rush, an invest capssal
here end there.
An set h6neprjde afire an cause the dead ones TO
a. and dare,
An All " Ueher citizens, when we what IS done,
Wcset around the clubs an have the no$test fun,
listnih to the tales Civic Qptif1ist tels aNcat
An the mo community intefest' at gifts us
Five
Don't
Watch
An Little Civic Optimist says when the daylight
corner is ablaze
An the Soldiers Monument smiles nightly from
their brilliant rays,
An you see streets splendidly lighted at cost
so very small,
An Electric service up an doing at every whole
You'd better be booster and cooperate with us
An cherish those at loves you an the city 'atll
never rust
An help the pore an needy at cluster all about
Er the mo community interest II git you
Eff you
Don't
Watch
Missoula Light and Water
Company
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TAX COMMISSION BILL
PASSES BOTH HOUSES

Helena, March 1.--tSpecial De-
spite the fact that the senate had
eliminated the Higgins amendment to
the White bill for state tax COM
mission instead of the Missoula mans
provision for one expert commissioner
had named three plain citizens" the
house today concurred In the senate
amendments and fhnally passed the
Dill. Higgins himself voted for the
amended bill, explaining that the SEN
ate was determined TO stand pat and
that any commission was better than
no commission
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-02
|oDlG|Ess DAfxS Up
ARHu[VT'S Plans,
Senate Expected to Substi-::
tute Own Bill for House Y
Measure Today. !
DOES NOT SATISFY
Congress Solidifies in Efforts
to Aid President-"Amer-
lea First"
CONTINUED From Page one.)


fighting influences which the presi-
dents supporters declared were circu-
| lated to embarrass him.
There were bitter references in de
bate to senators whom tho president
would be expected to look to for ad-
vice on foreign affairs. Chairman
Stone of the foreign relations commit
tee was voted down in his own COM
mittee on his own draft of a resolution
asking the president to disclose If the
American governments information
| concerning the latest phase of the Ger
man intrigue came from one of Ger
manys enemies.
With the authenticity of the new
celebrated Zimmerman instructions Of
ficially established to the senate and
the armed neutrality bill passed the
house tomorrow is expected to advance
the situation to the next stage--the
perfection of an armed neutrality bill
acceptable to the president in all re-
specrs.
The question of an extra session Of
congress is still undetermined. Presi-
dent Wilson told inquirers today that
he did not expect to call one, although
it developed that Democratic whips in
the house were advising members and
tend on March 6.
Plot Further Barred.
Count Won Bernstorff, the former
ambassador was instructed from Berlin
to arrange the dismantling of German
war bound ships in American harbOrs
at the same time he received the Zim-
norman note for transmission to
Mexico.
This added thread in the mesh of
German intrigue spun around this
country while Germany was still pro-
testing friendship was allowed to be-
come known today with the inference
Bernstorff from Berlin to make war by
this country possible. Officials re-
fused to disclose any of the other ele-
ments in the German plot, but indicated
that it was general and wholesale.
The next step expected from abroad
is complete statement by Mexico OF
her attitude. Despite the long chain
Of suspicious circumstances tending to
connect that country with Germany's
intrigues, officials expect an indignant
Reputation by the Carranza govern
ment.
It is also assumed that Japan will
take advantage Of the opportunity to
reaffirm her loyalty to the entente and
her friendship for this country.
The text of the German instructions
have been shown to the Japanese am
bassador here and both Ambassador
F1etcrch at Mexico City and Ambassa-
dor Guthrie at Toxic have been cabled
full information as to the situation
and are expected to discuss the matter
informally with the respective foreign
offices.
A new press campaign by Germany
to discredit and counterfeit the dis
closure is looked for.
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o., the
Spur 81 the
u
A Song Of Woe

A Song Of Woe
The different things we have to wear!
The way we have to comb our hair!
We have to sneeze. we have to eat
And nod to people in the street.
We have to choose and sit in chairs
Ana do our nails and climb the stairs.
We have to yawn and walk on floors
And either close or open doors.
We have to stand upon a spot.
We either have to think or not.
We have to listen. chew and see
And while we are we have to be!
And does 1t not seem sad to you
We have so many things to do?
oh. life itself is just n lot
OF things we either do or not,
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GOVERNORS VETO OF
BOXING BILL UPHELD

Helena, March /. - Especial 1.-The
house today sustained Governor
Stewards veto of the bill providing for
athletic commissions in counties of the
first class by Il vote of 43 to As. The
bill actually permitted boxing in Silver
Bow o,hnty alone. The governor noted
in his'veto message that the people had
twice voted against general boxing
mcaSnreS
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-03-02
HOUSE PASSES BILL
GRANTING AUTHORITY
Vote for Aiming Merchant
Vessels Is Overwhelming
-4O3 to 13.
PHRASE ELIMINATED
Wisconsin and Kansas Rep
resentatives' Opposition
Gets Rebuffs.
Continued From Page One.)

ness plan and Republican Leader
Mann whose utterances often have
been strongly opposed to the rrcst-
dents international policy. voted for
tho measure, the latter having SUP
ported 1t in n vigorous spirit.
From the time the rule for consid-
Grafton of the bill was brought M in
the house shortly after noon until the
final roll call was taken ten hours
later the resolution never was in
doubt. Predictions that the negative
vote would not exceed a dozen were
frequently heard.
The Opposition.
Led by Representatives Cooper OF
Wisconsin and Campbell of Kansas,
both Republicans. opponents of the
measure made n determined fight,
however. They were not united on
any one specific objection. Representa-
tive Cooper based his position on the
contention that the bill would author
ize discrimination against Germany in
that it would permit the arming of
ships carrying munitions to the allies
and that by arming such ships tho
United States would commit an act of
war. Representative Campbell con-
tended that passage of ,no bin would
be equivalent to surrender by con-
gress of it's right to make war. A
little group of avowed pacifists op-
posed unalterably the use of arms for
any purpose. but played only small
part in the fight.
The house leaders. expecting the
senate to pass it's bill as a substitute
say they can put through the senate
bill If 1t comes to them.
The house bill, besides eliminating
the phrase "other instrumentalities,' -
also carries a committee amendment
which would prohibit insurance of mu :
milton carrying ships under the war
risk fund to which the president is
| authorized to transfer a part of the
| 81 O0. OOO, 900 derived from the bond is
sue provided for in the bill. Such YES
sells are not being insured by the
government now. but the amendment
is considered undesirable by the ad-
| ministration.
The final vote was preceded by n
roll call on motion of Representative
| Cooper to send the bill back to the for
eign affairs committee which was
| beaten, 291 to 124
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Wibbiesby Goes in for Firn,ness.

| 1t occurred to Wisglesby that he
lacked self reliance. He felt that he
was perhaps too mild and submits
sive. Very often cigar clerks or
neWsboys would speak to him sharply.
He resented this. He determined to
cultivate q firmer and more aggre ssiye
manner.
life is short" Wieglesby muscd.
Let us live it boldly, valiahtly. Let
us walk through life with a brave
stride," Wigglesby frequently had
these moments of self examination II,
| called them little chats WITH his
soul"
poatance to arouse respect in low
minds. His nose and spectacles were
more prominent than his chin. He was
pallid and slight But Napoleon was Il
small man.
Wigglesby' set forth to his work
, resolved to exercise firmness in every
| little incident of the day. The con-
ductor Wigglesby usually rode down
With was a surly brute. He seemed
to dislike Wigglesby. Wigglesby al
ways paid his fare as politely as pos
sible.
/ At the corner as he waited for the
! car Wigglesby realized that his first
| experiment in firmness was at hand.
He must deliberately repulsc the
conductor He considered the point n
while. planning the best way to go
| about It,
The surly conductor gave Wiggles-
| by little time to embark and as Wig
| Glesby carried little box containing
the suit he meant to have pressed and
] as the day was slippery. Wigelesby
embarked in some confusion The con =
ductor appeared enraged at this and
rank the bell sharplyS~muttering some
| thing about n poor nut" to a large
fat person nearby who laughed in a
coarse manner. Wigglesby hastily re.
covered his box and turned to give the
| conductor a stern look.
| Mind your own busincss,' sale
Wigglcsby severely.
The conductor paled. The large per-
son looked away. whstling nervously
Wigglesbys jaw was set and grim
The conductor shivercd slightly under
his gaze.
i With last look of contempt Wig.
glesby passed up the aisle of the car
He noticed several admiring chances
from the women. Merry lttl,
chap" he overheard. He felt a warn
flush of pride. CHANGING out of thu
window he sneered at a fat policeman
The rattle and 'clang of the ap
preaching car disturbed this pleasan
reverie. He shook himself and pre-
pared to embark. We'll, shake a leg!'
snarled the surly conductor. Wiggles
by hastily recovered his box, paid hi
fare with great courtesy and SUNK in.
to a forward seat. 1t occurred to hin
that he lacked self reliance
\ Perhaps the sea is invigorating, bu
the average old salt doesn't seem t.
have much pep.
The Rev. Duh eXpounds the gospe
near Kent City, Michigan.
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Happy Thought.

Use your head. Don't be an carly
worm.
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Smiths Substitute.

buIihS tle long debate Senator
Hoke Smith made n suggestion, the
importance OF which was PROMPTLY
recognized and which served to over.
como the doubts of many senators rs
10 the propriety of questioning tho
president in regard to so grave a mat
ter on which he has not seen fit to
communicate voluntarily. The Georgia
senator pointed out that for the ey-
ecutive on his own initiative to send
such n document as the Zimmerman
note might be construed as a request
for action, whereas he probably would
be gratified to have it in the senate's
hands at its own request.
Text of Resolution.
The senator offered the following as
substitute for the resolution and
| amendment:
Resolved. That the president be re.
| quested to furnish to the senate what
ever information he has concerning
the note published in the press of this
date purporting to have been sen,
| ''''s'AS 10, i'i -. ny tiG German O.
rotary OF foreign affairs to the Ger
man ambassador to Mexico, which ir
| his opinion is not incompa tib1o wifi
the public interest.
Stone Accepts IT,
The discussion closed with a speech
by Senator stone defining his position
| He said thc.rcsolution before the sen
ate was not approved by the president
and that the president could take care
of himself. adding:
Il flatter myself that he holds mo IN
! higher esteem than some of the truck.
| lers, who come and bow and say 'wha,
| do you wish ~"
Senator Stone concluded by sayin.
he would be glad to accept Senate
Smiths substitute. The substitut,
was adopted without "A record vote
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Perhaps the sea is invigorating, but
the average old salt doesn't seem to
have much pep.
The Rev. Duh eNpounds the gospel
near Kent City, Michigan.
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w,ckERshAM REELECTED.

Juneau, Alaska, March THAT
James Wickersham, Republican was
reelected delegate to congress over
Charles Sulzer, Democrat, by plu-
rality OF 26 votes, was decided here to-
day by the territorial canvassing board.
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The order of Vasa will hold
Shadow evening and dance at X. P.
hall Friday evening March 2. Every
body invited. Refreshments served No
charge for admittance--Adv.
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Health Hint,

Go ard call your neighbor,
No matter what his size,
Cali him something mean, if you
Need some exercise.