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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
PRISONERS SHOULD WORK.


Az an aid to crops and other lines of production
lust now, the old costly custom of keeping prison
ers living idle in jail should be dispensed with
Every able bodied prisoner in he'country should
be put to some productive employment. 1t has
long been the contention of those engaged in pris-
on reform that we have not the right to conhne
men and force them to remain in idleness, this be-
ing the cause Of a large per cent. Of the sickness
and deaths in our jails.
But aside from the question OF the humane
treatment Of these prisoners themselves, there Is
that OF the cost of maintenance. An idle man eats
practically as much as a worker. And the work.
ing man must feed the idler.
Every prisoner, after conviction, be his term
long or short, should be required to literally fulfill
the terms Of his sentence, which from time i'm
memorial has always read as such a period of time
at "hard labor"
The county jails, the city work houses, any and
all branches of the laws ~punative agencies should
Weld up their idle inmates that they may join in
the great army Of producers this year. The small
offenders could largely be placed upon their own
recognizance, while those restrained for graver
offenses could be put to work where an oversight
could be kept of them.
A ninety day Jail sentence just at this time
is equivalent to a good work hand through the
crop season for the farmer who would go security
and feed and work the offender. Such offenders
are usually our neighbors, or almost always they
are people we know and frequently could trust to
faithfully serve out the sentence given them. In
fact. the majority would prefer to do so.
Empty the jails and put the innmates to work.
Quit asking men to feed others who are main
tanned in idleness. Let the prisoner earn his keep
and something besides for the good of society.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
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721 Spring Street
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
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MODERN BLOCKADE RUNNERS.
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Pick up a school history and pages will be
found devoted to the blockade runners Of past
wars; men who took the risk" because success
meant riches.
The crews of the ships Uncle Sam is building
and has built-the ships that are designed to run
the German U-boat blockade-are heroes Of the
highest type.
Blockade runners in the olden days knew that
if their vessel met with an enemy they might
be shot at and asked to surrender.
Crews who go forth in the U-boat blockade
breaking fleets know that they won't be asked to
surrender-that the torpedo will come if it comes,
like a blow in the back.
These men know that they won't be given a
chance, except such as exists in t~rundling about
Oh the face Of the seas in small boats, sometimes
hundreds Of miles from shore.
It's q different kind Of blockade-running now
adAyssbecanse the enemy is more ruthless than
any found in wars since the barbaric darkness Of
. past age.
Our modern blockade-runners do not get their
names in the public prints. Yet they are Of con-
ssummate bravery and face priyations, hardships
and death without 3 whimper.
AN honor tothese men, the unsung knights Of
the seal
John Bull has taken over All British -four mills,
land II pur br~ead-gannblers are not less greedy I'm
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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
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KEEPING BUSINESS GOING.
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Several Of the large corporations Of the coun-
try have solved the riddle of keeping business 60
ing despite the war. They are spending more
money for advertising.
Concerns whose products are in the nature OF
Injuries are not inclined to sit idly by while peo-
Die are stampeded into buying necessities only.
They have millions invested, employ thousands OF
Wnell-paid hands, and rightly believe that industrial
harm that might befall them would be felt by
thousands of others and by just so much weaken
the country throughout the present crisis.
Take the photograph industry, for instance.
Whether or not canned music" is a luxury is
probably a debatable question. To some-even to
soldiers at the front-it is a necessity; to others
q luxury.
1 When signs Of slowing-up in business was
threatened, these concerns with one accord adj
yertised their wares as never before. Special pa,
triotic numbers were added and widely advertised.
The result is that the photograph business is not
in danger of tagging, despite some of the ill-ad-
vised economy that has been preached.
The cure for virtually all business ills is prin-
ters' ink. It is nearly impossible for some of the
old-fashioned business men to understand this
principle; but those who do continue to cash in
while the others cash out.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
Alarming Symphonic.

Alarming Symptoms.
"Dubwaite's bachelor friends afe
troubled about him." 2
"Why sol"
"They are beginning to think he u
irretrievably lost to Them"
"Still, l don't understand"
although he has been married for
nearly two years. Dubwaite's interest
In his club has not yet revived"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
Marks Of eelUoereney.

Marks Of eelitoereney.
"Can you tell by the bumps on Z
mans head what sort Of disposition he
hast"
"Phrenol0gists claim to be able to do
that. However, a person Of ordinary
intelligence can sometimes tell BY the
bumps on a mans head what sort g
disposition his wife has
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22

FIVE COLOSSAL REDPATH DAYS.
Redpath Chautauqua Greenwood, Miss.
May % to 20.
PROGRAM.
LIST DAY.
Afternoon.
Introductory Exercises.
Grand Concert, The Merrilees, Sing
ers and Entertainers.
Organization of Children's Hour.
Admission %. Children 15c
Evening.
Concert, The Merrilees.
Lecture-"At the Front in France,
Lieut.. Donald H. McGibney. (Of the
American Ambulance Corps.)
Admission IS. Children Is.
End DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
Song Recital, Knight MacGregor,
Scotch Baritone.
Reading-"Wind Tossed Sayles",
Clarissa Harold.
Admission rs. Children 15c
Evening.
Song Recital, Knight MacGregor, in
Highlander's Costume.
Magic and Illusions, Reno & Co.
Admission Soc. Children 25c.
3rd DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
Hawaiian Music, Jas. R. Frew & Co.
Admission Is. Children 15c
Evening.
Hawaiian Music in Costume, Jas. R.
Frew & Co.
Popular Scientific Demonstrations
Of Torpedo with Ears, Gyosope, etc.,
Mo~ntraville M. Wood.
Admission Soc. Children Csc.
4th DAY.
2 Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
Popular Reading, Children's Work.
Or. u
Lecture - Machinery and Men,,
Charles L. Ficklin.
Admission 25. Children 16c
Evening
! Accounts Overdue, TN the War
1.-THE Man Outsida," Parish
Players Co.
Admission Soc. Children Csc.
9Th DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
A Singing Band, Dunbar's White
dussars. .
Lscture-''The Fortune Hunter" DR..
A.. Collsdge. /
Admission Is. Children l5c
u Evening. !
Circus Time In Fairyland, A Play /!
y tie Local Children.
Grand Concert, Dunbar's White Hus.
ars.
Admission Soc. Children Csc.
Optimistic Thought
After crosses and losses usa NOV !
labi9Fr1Ad wfSte.-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
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N GOOD RESULT.
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The participation Of United States in the war
has already produced at least one decidedly good
result which is full Of promise for the future Of
this continent.
At one stroke it has wiped out a host Of past
misunderstanding beween Canada and the United
States, and has established a solid foundation of
good will betwixt ourselves and our northern
neighbors.
True, our past misunderstanding have never
been too serious to settle by peaceful means. The
thousands of miles of unfortified boundary line
between the two countries-the unbroken unity of
an entire century-these should have been object
lessons to warning Europe. That they were not,
is Europes loss.
Our virtue these last hundred years has been,
that we haven't fought each other, that we have
lived like the best neighbors, and, though a bit
suspicious and r~esentful now and then, we have
never resorted to blows. Our virtue is that we are
fighting together for the same ideals; and our
fighting side by side emphasizes the fact that we
have a host of ideals and interests in common,
that we are joint heirs Of democracy.
For a young country, a country Of seven mil
lions, Canada has done notable things in this war.
She has developed military capacities of which
outsiders did not dream.
Had we stayed out Of the conflict, Canadians
might have been able to say that they alone of
American nations fought the great fight for DEM
ocracy. Fortunately, we are now saved such a
misunderstanding. That both countries are today
fighting in the same cause represents a first step
toward future corporations cooperation that
must vastly and favorably influence the destinies
of the American continent.
UNCLE SAM AS A DICTATOR.
The United States, drawn into the Great War
against its will, may become the virtual dictator
of the world before the war is over. Realizing
they are dependent upon the United States
to feed them as well as to furnish the money and
men needed to win the war, the allies will undoubt-
eddy defer greater to the judgment Of the American
president in all matters Of great importance. But
will drive no unfair bargain. The Stars
and Stripes will float to the breeze on the crimson
Of France, but justice and humanity will
beneath IL folds.
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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-22
Asked and Answered.

"What do you work att" she QuerisA,
eat lodging" the tramp replied.
"At lodging WHAT" she asked again, e
Work. he answered-and died.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

BUENOR AIRES, Sept. 27,-It is reported today that President Irogoyem vii send message to the Argentina Congress concerning and advising a delay in the proposed rupture with Germany.
 The President, as it is we'll known is closely identified with German business interests in the republic and is held by the opposition al ways to be strongly leaning in his sympathies to the Central Powers.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28
CALL FOR BIDS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Divisional Road Commission at Nome, Alaska, up till II o'clock a. m., October 15, 1917. at which time and place they will be publicly opened, for furnishing 22,000 spruce poles 10 feet ong, not less than inch. nor more than 9 inch, in diameter, and 30,000 linear feet of spruce poles any lenght over 12 feet, not less than inches nor more than 12 inches in diameter, for proposed road from Dime Land ing to Dime Creek, Koyuk Precinct.
 Material to be delivered along the stal,ed roadway closely follow ing the telephone line from Station 21S to Station 345, that is, from Dime Crossing on No. Ii Below Dime to Dime Roadhouse on No. Above, q distance of 2.4 miles.
 Cash or a certified check for , per ceH. O. the amount of the bid must accompany each bid. The successful bidder will be required to execute good and sufficient bond for 20 per cent of the amount of the bid.
 The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. JOHN 4 WIT SON
 Chairman Diy. Road Commission.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28
NOT BOOZE.

Louis Stadie says that no ship ment of booze was made to Dime and that Mir On Dit was dead wrCng Sixty five cases of soda water consigned to Ross and 35 cases consigned to Mir. Hanson probably occasioned the suspicion of that gentleman in regard to a dray load going down to Dime. It just happened that the cases looked like beer cases and the sleuth was dead wrong this time.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28
FIERCE STRUGGLE FOR
 CONTROL SHAW CABINET

PETROCBApo Sept 27.-.-,ohay the beginning of fierce struggle for the control ot tae government was to be witnessed in thr ortcial proceedings of the elected dele gates.
 The control of the cabinet is sought for by extremists and ey uIua conservatives.
 Today the radicals won the first round in the exclusion ot conserva-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

His ability to hold the country from embarking on the war is doubted. The situation here to- night is critical Extraordinary anti-German riots swept over the city and slashed were frequent.
 In addition to the international crisis, the railroad strike is also causing disturbances.
 In a general melee today, occur ring late this afternoon, two were killed and many were wounded.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28
LIFE OF HARD LABOR IS
 SENTENCE SLAV TRAITORS

ferred against them and their ac- tivlties were exposed in an extra ordinary manner at the open trials, That they were in the German em- ployment was revealed beyond any question.
 The court sentenced the both men to hard labor for life.
 It is announced that the General s wife will also be tried for treason the facts adduced at the trial show
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

these are strongly supporting the prosecution of the war and q pro- gram equivalent to land national ization for the land administration
 The situation is steadily improv- ing. The possibility of a shortage in the food supply efore the win. ter is over is not feared in govern menlal circles.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

PETROGRAD, Sept. 26.-General Souhkon and former Cabinet Mi mister Linteron had their trials con- cluded today.
 These men were intimately con nected with the German peace pro paganda and had been strong ad- yocates of a separate peace.
 The charge O. treason was pre-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28
ATTENTION MOOSE.

All Moose are directed to meet at the Lodge room, Sunday at 1:3G P. M., to attend the F11'"ral of our late Brother. Victor Soderberg
 NORVIN, W. LEWIS,
 Dictator. B. R. HOLDEN, Sec'y
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

PETROCRAD, Sept, 26.--The work of recognizing the govern ment is now extending to the coun- try and industries. The recent elee tions place the peasants at the he'd of the poll in the government anu
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

Full line of Mattresses, Pillows, Beds, Bedding, Blankets, Tents, TarpauIins war bags at HOLrS.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

Pioneer l2loo Hotel. Rooms &2.GO & $500 per week and up. 30 cents per night. Housekeeping Apart rnHntS
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

Clothing cleaned, pressed, altered and repaired at the Nome Tailoring Co.,, next door to Segerstrom and Hagen's.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28
ARGENTINA HEAD IS NOT
 WILLING MAKE THE BREAK

til Germany is heard from in the matter of the LuXourg letters. Ger many has not noticed the Argea tine protest as yet.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

Prepare for the winter by patron. izing the advertisers of your paper, Mir. Miner!
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

ing her a co-conspirator with her husband in the unsavory activities of the latter.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

GET THE NEWS RIGHT. REA' THE WORKER
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

tives.
 In addition the intrigues for a separate peace from the Kaiser is recognized as likely to precipitate prompt trials for treason.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 27tThe President is still withholding his consent to the break with Germany. He will deliver a special message
 to the Argentina congress tomor- row. He is counselling delay un-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-09-28

Not at any time since the out. break of the European war have things been so disorderly and criti- cal here. The socialists are gain ing immense strength.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-29

If God had the feet OF a good
many people in this world He would
turn their toes in a different direc-
ton"
These words opened last evening s
revival sermon on The Broadway
of sin and the Narrowway Of Sal
vation." delivered by DR.. Dunlop at
the Trinity Presbyterian church.
One does not go TO hell because
of being a sinner" he said, "but be-
cause of unwillingness TO give up
sinful ways There are a thousand
and one who, when asked why did
they sin and eternally curse and
lose their soul. will answer. WHY.
] never thought There are count
less scores who have been damned
just because they never thought
never thought that they were in
dulging in sin-never thought of the
seriousness Of the sin-never
thought that they were throwing
away their salvation
"One may be laughed and jeered
at" the evangelist continued for
leading a straight and narrow life.
But it is the only life-the only
safe life. one may enjoy the other
kind-if there is such d thing as en-
joyment i'm any other life-but in
the end il is the life that is lived
for God that pays Such life will
keep one from bitter regrets in the
future. it Will take one physically
pure TO heaven, and it will save one
from disgrace and an early grave"
In conclusion, DR.. Dunlop re-
ferred 10 the Lord, saying. - am
the Way the Truth. the Life. and
he that followeth Me shall have the
life
Surely. with these words in our
minds and before us constantly, we
ought never sin or commit any
wrong that would displease our
Savior" he added
There will be no preaching selv-
ices az the church tonight as the
minister intends taking a short
canoe trip 70 Niles in the way Of
bit of recreation. Sunday evening
DR.. Dunlop will give his discourse
on Hell"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-29

Monday evening meeting. Under
this general head. Occupation as a
Therapeutic Measure" The
Epileptic as a State Ward The
Hospital in the Community" After
Care" and Mental Detectives and
the State" will be discussed. Rural
Life" will be taken up on Tuesday
morning and Child Welfare" on
Tuesday evening.
The subjects for the various round
table discussions follow: The Of
fetal charities of a county. their
relation 10 the commonwealth, and
why they should cooperate with
each other THE Inspection OF an
Institution" Relief Of Dependent
Mothers with Children" "Children's
Home Dietaries." What Industrial
Training can the Institution give the
Dependent Chnd?" Physical and
Mental Examination of Children, -
Cooperation with the American
Red Cross General Case Work, 3"
The General Hospital" and The
Tuberculosis Hospital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-29
FIVE YEAR OLD BOY
HAS MOVIE FEVER

Although only years old, Ray
mond Badger whose parents reside
at 124 :. Main St, has been selling
papers upon the downtown streets
of the city for the last three months.
Friday night he failed to come home
at : o'clock and his sister report
ed his disappearance TO the police.
They found the little fellow at the
Lasalle theater. His sister, who is
10 years old. explained TO the pc
lice that he had seen the show in
the morning and for that reason she
did not believe he would visit il
again.
The boy has a particular penchant
for the movies" and spends his
time there when he has sold enough
papers 10 pay his admission. When
his sister was questioned as 10 the
reason for the boy being out on the
street at night, she stated that he
was too young 10 attend school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-29
German Airmen
Attack British
Co a st A ga ain

LONDON. sept. 2s.-Hostle air
planes attacked the southeast coast
Of England this evening. A few of
them attempted 10 reach London
but failed 30 reports OF casualties
or damage have been received as
yet.
The official report issued by Field
Marshal French. in charge Of the
aerial defense Of Great Britain. fol-
lows:
Hostile airplanes attacked the
southeast coast OF England this
evening The raiders were reported
from various points along the coast
i'm Suffolk and Essex and in Kent.
The majority OF the raiders did
not venture far inland. a few OF
them headed toward London. but
failed 10 reach the metropolis
Bombs were dropped in Suffolk.
Essex and Kent, but no reports re-
earding casualties or damage have
been received as vet"
When the air raid warming was
issued in London everybody took O.
cover in the usual way They watt
ed two hours without hearing the
sounds OF "A defensive gun e.. the
bomb OF a raider. and IL became cyi-
dent that the German airmen had
been headed of from the London
area.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-29
STATE CHARITIES
TO OPEN TODAY
Several Local Speakers on
Program to be Given
at Laporte.

Several South Bend persons an
pea: ON the program of the Goth
annual session Of the Indiana State
Conference of Charities and Cor
rections opening in Laporte today
and continuing 70 oct. ..
Rev. John Cavanaugh will dis
cuss The Fly in the Ointment" AZ
la mass meeting on Sunday after
noon. ON Monday morning Mrs w.
+. Miller viii speak OF THE Need
for Relief of Dependent Mothers
with Children" at the Child Wei
fare round table discussion. Mrs.
Louis Pfeiffer will take part
in round table discussion Of The
Inspection of an Institution" on
Tuesday morning The Physical
and Mental Examination OF Chill
dren" will be discussed bv Mrs.
Mary Porter LeVan on Tuesday.
Miss Leila Scott Will take part in a
discussion Of Civilian Relief I'M
der the general topic. "Cooperation
with the American Red Cross. J. +.
WitWer will speak on Transient
Men and Women and Dr.. r. L.
Sensenich will discuss The Tuber-
culosis Hospital' on Tuesday morn
ing.
The program for the conference
opens this morning. Following the
address Of welcome the president Of
the conference. Or. kenOsha SEES
siOns. superintendent of the Indiana
Girls school at Clermont. viii speak
on The Problem Of the Delin-
quent." Frederick G. Walcoct. Unit
ed States food administrator. viii
also deliver an address.
VIII Fl. Hays chairman of the
state council OF defense, and Rev.
.Cavanaugh, president Of Notre
Dame. are on the program OF the
mass meeting scheduled for sun
day afternoon
Local Charities" Sunday Topic.
Local Charities" is the general
subject for discussion on Sunday
evening with The Red Cross and
Home Service" and The Unmar-
ried Mother as a Comm unity Prob
lem" given special attention. Prof.
Freder rick r. Lumley viii preside
at this meeting.
The meeting on Monday morning.
presided over 10y Judge James A.
Collins. will be given over 20 a dis
cussion OF courts and prisons. Amos
w Butler. secretary OF the state
charities. viii act as presiding Of
tcer az the meeting on Monday aft
ernoon. az which social Work and
the War" VIII be taken ~. state
Charities" viii be discussed al the