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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13
Why The Small Business Needs a
Highest Grade Truck

Big concerns look ahead They see what
is coming and fOrdfy their delivery service
with fleets Of the most efficient trucks money
can buy. They know from experience that
high grade truck viii outlast two or more Of
cheaper make. It can be worked to the limit
and stay in active service.
If this Is important to the large truck user.
with his own repair facilities and extra" truck
units IN reserve. how much more so will it be
to the small truck Gser. with one. two. three
or even half a dozen trucks. who has very
limited shop facilities and no chance tc sub
shtute when a truck is laid up.
The small truck user should follow ne lead
of his big competitor and back up his truck
operations with White service facilities and
WHITE TRUCKS.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13
JOHNSON GIVES ADVICE.

Ban JOhnsOn's suggestion as TO
what the minor leagues should do to
save themselves are put in rhyme by
q Louisville writer. who leads off
thus Adjust or bust-minors must-"
That first line seems tn express il.
Now for a sensible agreement on the
policy o. adjustment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13
VARSITY SEASON QUIET.


Boston, Mass, Nov. 1S.-The
winter intercollegiate sport
session viii not be especial
" lively. Harvard will not
attempt 10 organize a varsity
seven. Yale will not 20 IN
for university hockey or bas-
ket ball; she will. however,
organize a freshman hockey
outfit. Princeton has not as
yet decided about hockey
and basket ball, but it seems
likely that she viii be repre-
scented by a university five
Harvard's decision to drop
hockey viii be something Of
a blow to the Boston Arena
company. which annually has
depended upon the Crimson
for its chief attractions. Not
one man who won his letter
at hockey at Cambridge last
season is now in college
Princeton viii probably not
play hockey, but may so in
for basket ball A swimming
team VIII be organized.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13
MONEY TROUBLES AGAIN.

> Quincy, Ill, Nov. 13.-An (
, echo Of the failure Of the I
, failure Of the Quincy club in I
, the Three-I league is being (
, heard in court here, where Os-
, car Shannon has filed suit
, against members Of the assO- 4
citation that backed the club 4
, for payment agreed upon when I
, he sold the franchise and play (
, ers- He alleges he sold the Z
= franchise and players for $1,000 I
Of which $500 was paid him. 4
, He has tired OF waiting for the 4
, resi- Of his money. Shannon q
, also sets up that he posted 4
; $1,000 as a guarantee fund with 4
, the league and can get no re- Z
, turn on il and he would like an 4
, accounting on that score Il is 4
hoped that the financial dis 4
pute can be adjusted so that Z
, Quincy viii be free TO Renter Z
, baseball next year in case the I
, Three-I is reOrgauized- Z
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13
NOW
ELIMINATED IN
FOOTBALL CAME
Brains and Speed Neces-
sary Qualities of Sue
cessful Player.
LITTLE MEN ARE
BECOMING USEFUL

EW YORK. Nov. 13.-FOOtbaI
M used to be a game In which
= brute strength reisned su-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13
RUBY BOB WILL
LIVE LONG IN THE
MEMORY Of FANS
Great Heavyweight Who
Died Recently Was One Of
Fastest Men in Ring.
EX-CHAMP UNLIKE
OTHER FIGHTERS

Few YORK. Nov 13.-Old Bob
NJ Fitzsimmons is gone. but the
1 memory Of him still lives and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13

tract will not be offered George Sto-
vail, president DarmOdy Of the YER
non Tigers says he viii not sign a
new manager until after the first OF
the year He may make a trip eas-
and confer with baseball men before
reaching a final decision
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-13

Lew McCarty was without a
doubt the clnssiest nll-arOund
catcher in the National league.
with the possible exception OF
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
WATCHING GROUNDING.

Washington, Feb. 2-(By Union
Associated Press)-The pastime Of
the day today is watching Mr.. Ar
ctomys Monax? Don't you know
him? Well, for the enlightenment of
plebian minds, it may be stated that
he is commonly known as the ground
hog; also that his winters Information
is eagerly awaited by those who do
not care for winters chilly blasts. He
is the popular weather arbiter. for the
next six weeks. Whether he sees his
shadow today and goes into hiberna-
tion for six weeks more Of nasty win
ter weather is the question-except
at the U. s. Weather Bureau. "Stuff
and nonsense" was how a weather
bureau official today Indignantly dis
cussed the effect upon the weather if
old Arctomys Monak sees his shadow.
"We don't take any stock in that
here" the government weather fore
caster declared. Admission that there
really is such an animal as a ground
hog, or woodchuck, was as far as
the scientific chaps would 60.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
COLDEST NIGHT
OF THE WINTER
Temperature Dropped as Low as Six
teen Degrees Last Night-Eigh-
teen at Eight This Morning.

Last night was the coolest of the
winter for Greenwood. The tempera-
ture reached the low level of 16 de-
grees above zero just before day this
morning, being one degree colder
than the coolest part of the recent
spell when sleet and snow fell here.
The temperature at eight o'clock this
morning stood at IS degrees.
A brisk wind made the cold even
more disagreeable though the bright
sunshine made the outside look very
appealing. The weather man yester-
day promised hard freeze to the
coast last night and it very likely
proved as he predicted.
Today is Ground Hog Day and if
the old proverb about that gentle
mans shadow proves correct we are
in for another six weeks bad wealth
er before spring actually arrives.
There is no doubt his seeing his shad-
ow today, unless he happens to be
blind.
If you dread cold weather you had
better tuck the cover close about your
ears and not come out for the next
40 days because anybody will tell you
that the Ground Hog story is no
fake.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
SHORT REST FOR
CIRCUIT COURT.
Nineteen Greenwood Cases, Six Itta
Bena Cases and Four State Cases
Called Yesterday.

Nineteen cases from the City Of
Greenwood, six from Itta Bena and
four state cases comprised the work
Of the Circuit Court yesterday. It
seemed to have been Greenwood,s day
before that tribunal. Six cases were
dismissed, six nol-prossed and nine or
dered continued Of the total of 20
cases.
Judge Everett adjourned court at
eleven o'clock this morning until ten
o'clock Monday morning and dismiss
ed his juries for the week. New jur-
les will be empanelled for next week,
tn last of the present four week term.
Louise Wesley. who plead guilty to
retailing earlier during the session
was called to the bar and sentenced,
drawing fine of $50 and 60 days on
the county farm.
Jesse Shannell, convicted at for
mer session of the present term for
manslaughter, received sentence Of
ten yars in tn state penitentiary.
Mag Sanders, charged with viola
tion Of the liquor laws plead not gull
ty, was tried an dacquitted.
Upon motion Of the defense the in
dictment against Matte Vaughn was
quashed.
Will Eta Smith, charged with VIC.
lating the liquor laws plead not gull.
ty and was acquitted.
Irene Hill, charged with the same
offense, plead not guilty, was tried
and acquitted.
Etrice Taylor was found guilty Of
violating the liquor laws and was fin
ed 500 and costs. He plead not
guilty.
Etrice Taylor's case is to be carried
to the Supreme Court to test the con-
stitutionality Of the 1916 liquor law,
which makes it a violation for anyone
to have more than one quart of spir-
itous liquor in his possession at one
time. Taylor was caught with six
quarts of beer and one quart Of whis-
key in his possession.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
ST. LOUIS Will.
SAIL SATURDAY
Unless Orders Received from WASH
ingt0n American Liner Will Start
Across as Scheduled.
lBy Associated Pressl

New York, Feb. 2-Owners Of
American vessels in transatlantic
trade probably will follow the exam
pie of the ship owners of the Entente
nations and abide by instructions
from the government in regard to
running risks in the German block
ade regulations.
Unless orders to the contrary are
received from Washington the Amer
ican liner St. Louis will sail for Liv-
erpool>S Saturday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
SPAIN TAKES
PRECAUTIONS
Country Faces Difficult Situation
Romanones and Willard in Long
Conference.
(By Associated Press)

Madrid, Feb. 2-The minister of the
interior announced today that the
War and Navy Departments had CIV
on naval and military authorities in
structions required to meet the gray
ity of the circumstances.
Premier Romanones was in confer
ence with United States Ambassador
Willard from midnight until two
o'clock. Later the premier announc-
ed that although Spain had entered a
very difficult hour of government he
would neither close parliament nor
suspend any of the constitutional
guarantees.
ut is useless to deny" he said,
"that the country faces difficult sit
uation."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
HENRY MORGENTHAU GUEST
OF PITTSBURGH CLUB.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 2-(By Union As
sociated Press) )-Henry Morgenthau,
former American Ambassador to Tur-
key, will be the guest Of honor At the
annual dinner Of the School Mems
Club at the Fort Pitt hotel tonight.
Hs will deliver the principal address
o1 the evening. ,$a
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
UNCLE SAM GIVES TIMBER
LAND GAMBLERS SHOCK.

Washington, Feb. 2-(By' Union
Associated Press)--A plea for real,
ignment of the lumber industry to
eliminate speculative forest owner
ship, is made by the bureau Of forest
service in a statement which has the
endorsement Of the federal trade
commission. The report advocates
"such forms Of cooperation % trade
associations and selling agencies by
yublic supervision and ssgulAtisa."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 2-The new SUBJ
marine crisis seems to have resolved
itself into another day Of waiting.
Tonight or tomorrow the American
people may know what course the
government has decided upon in ans
wer to Germany's declaration of un-
restricted submarine warfare.
Secretary Lansing today authorized
a statement that so far no commune
cation had been sent to Germany. He
decline to say whether any instruc-
tion had been sent to Ambassador
Gerard or any cause for delay in
announcing the course Of the United
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

1S63-House of Representatives
passed bill to enlist Negroes in the
army and navy.
1865-Lincoln and southern COM
missioners held peace conference at
Hampton Roads.
1sS1-Society Of Christian Endeav-
or organized at Portland, Me.
1SS2-Pension granted to Mrs.
Abraham Lincoln.
1S94--United States cruiser Kear-
sarge wrecked on reef in the Carib-
bean.
1901-Funeral of Queen Victoria;
general mourning in all countries.
1915--Weerner Van Horn attempt
ed to dynamite the railroad bridge
across the st. Croix river, between
Main and Canada.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
MUST KEEP REAR LIGHTS LIT.

New York, Feb. 2--(By Union As
sociated Press)---Those persons who
have the temerity to go about New
York City after today operating an
automobile, will be fined heavily If,
by chance their rear lights are not
placed so that their registration num-
Der may be seen at a distance Of 30
feet The new law is expected not
only to aid in the detection cf people
who have the habit Of appropriating
other peoples cars. but also in avoid
Inc accidents.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
NATION SWEPT
BY COLD WAVE
Temperatures Below Freezing on the
Gulf-Zero in Middle Missis-
sippi Valley.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. PA severe
cold wave overspread peacefully all
sections east of the Rocky Mountains
except the central and southern parts
of Florida.
The temperature ranged from 20 to
40 below zero in the Northwest to
zero as far south as the middle Mis-
sissippi Valley and below freezing in
the middle gulf coast and north Flori-
da. s.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
N. Y. EXCHANGE
WILL NOT CLOSE
Board of Managers Reach Decision
at Special Meeting Today-Best
Interests of Trade.

New York, Feb. 2-The Board of
Managers of the New York Cotton
Exchange at special meeting today
decided that it was "best for the in
terests of the trade" not to close the
Exchange because of the international
situation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
MANY DIE IN CHICAGO RESULT
OF AN EXPLOSION EARLY TODAY
Three Story Apartment Building in Heart of Fore
eign District on West Side Wrecked by Ex-
plosion Of Gas This Morning.

occupied flats. Immediately after the
explosion flames burst throughout the
lower story. Fireman were able to
rescue children by dropping them
from the upper windows.
At daybreak Chief O'Connor said
the ruins were SO hot that many hours
would pass before a search of the
wreckage could be made.
Two women and two girls, all un-
conscious, have been rescued from the
debress and are in the hospital.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
EUROPEAN NEWS AND VIEWS.

London, Feb. 2-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-The attitude Of the
working men of England as express
ed last week has had q grave effect
upon the government. Especially
since the change in ministry has
some apprehension been felt regard
ing the attitude Of labor toward the
continuation of the war; Now that
the attitude is known and the work.
ingmen of the nation express them
selves in favor Of war until victory
comes, it is declared that a new rift
has come in the cloud which over
hangs the nation.
Swedish poetry has been enriched
by Prince William, second son of
King Gustate, who has published a
volume of thirty-two poems entitled
"Slaeckta Fyrar," or "Darkened Bea-
cons" Many Of the verses were
writtenduring the Princes service as
captain of torpedo-boat destroyer.
All the poems are regarded by the
critics as of a high order, and they
have become popular.
1t is Prince Williams third book.
The first, Indian Love Poems" free
translation after L. Hopes 'The Gar
den of Kama" appeared in 1912 un-
der the pseudoym IL. Wica." The
following year the Prince published
under his own name book describ-
ing his travels in Siam, entitled
"Where the Sun Shines" The Prince
visited America in 1908.
London Zoo has been augmented
be many warships and regimental
mascots. The pets were left there
by troops from the Dominion and
will remain until the latter return
from the fighting zones. They range
from monkey which survived the
battle of Heligoland and the Dogger
Bank, to bears from Canada, which
await the return Of their battalions
from the front. Other mascots which
will adorn the peace procession, If
they live long enough, are insult
ed to trench life. The bears, which
hail from the Rocky Mountains, are
housed on the Mappin Terrace and
are very much at home.
The Germans still occupy 1854 OF
the 36,247 communes Of France. In
those communes there were S,43O,S2S
inhabitants before the war, with $780,
900 habitants and 15,940 factories
Complete information regarding dam
ages in territory that was temporarily
occupied by the Germans but now lib
Grated has been gathered by the com.
mittee from 1853 communes and show
ed a total Of 1S,669 buildings COM
pletely demolished and 25,594 partly
destroyed.
The occupation Of these parts OF
the invaded departments, since lib
Grated was brief and the damages
they suffered are supposed to be in
significant in comparison with the
regions in proximity to the long sta
tionary battlefrpgt and behind the
German lines. -
The lossesjn jnntw materials and ma
chinery taken from the Department
Of the lord alone will run into bill
lions. The department Of ths Aisme !.
has also suffered heavily as well a.
the Pas de Calais, while the Depart
ment Of the Ardennss, entirely oc-
cupied since August, 1914 will fur
,,ish claims running into the hundreds
Of millions.
TEAMS FOR RENT
FLOWING OR HAULING
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
LEAK INQUIRY
TO WASHINGTON
Hearing ut New York Adjourned 70
Meet at Washington Tomorrow
-. VI
Dispute Evidence.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. when the Con-
gressional Leak inquiry adjourned to-
day to meet in Washington tomorrow
the testimony Of F. "A. Connelley. q
Washington broker, regarding the.
sending Of the resume Of President.
Wilson's peace note TO Hutton q Co.,
Of New York, had been disputed BY
every telegraph operator in Huttonk
employ, who, Sherman Whipple said
might have handled Connelley's mes
sage. 81
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
FRICK COLLECTION ON EXHIBIT.

New York, Feb. 2-(By Union As
sociated ress)--Lovers Of art today
rejoiced in the first opportunity Of.
fered to view the $l0,0o0,0O0 art col.
lection in the private gallery Of Henry
c. Frick, the Pittsburgh millionaire,
who resides in this city The gallery
alone cost $5,000,o00. It was opened
in honor Of the members Of the
French Museum Of Art, the art
branch Of the French Institute IN the
United States. ss Ga
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
HUNDRED POINT
DROP IN COTTON
New York "a to 1903 Points Down and
NewOrleans IS to 1O4 Down
Spots OFF.

Following the big break of yester-
day the cotton market today took an
other tumble, closing practically 100
points down both at New York and
New Orleans. Run.ors of various
kinds as to happenings in world poll
tics affected the market.
Spots were off as points at New
York and nominal at New Orleans.
Sales 1,145 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
ASK WILSON TO
TRY MEDIATION
Members of American Union Against
Militarism Send Messages to
the President.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. members of the
American Union Against Militarism
sent telegram last night to Presi-
dent Wilson asking that his address
to "sovereigns and executive heads
be governed by final and personal
offer of mediation"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
ICopyright.)
WAR INSURANCE
IS SUSPENDED
Underwriting Temporarily Suspended
by Danish War Insurance Office
Ships Ordered Home.
lBY Associated Pressl

London, Feb: PA Copenhagen dis
patch says that underwriting has been
temporarily suspended by the Danish
War Insurance Office. The United
Shipping Co., has ordered their ships
now in English ports to leave be-
fore Sunday if possible.
The Scandinavian American liner
Olav, now in New York, was ordered
to remain there.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Fb. 2-Forty persons are
believed to have lost their lives and
many others were injured early today
by an explosion of gas in a three
story apartment building in the heart
of the foreign district on the West
Side.
The thermometer registered ten de-
erees below zero and the injured suf-
fered severely from the cold.
The building wrecked contained 16
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
NO COMMUNICATION SENT TO
GERMANY YET BY WASHINGTON
New Submarine Crisis Resolved Itself Into An
other Day of Waiting Lansing Refuses to
Talk as to Plans Formed.
(By Associated Press)
BULLETIN. Washington, Feb. p (2:3O P. ny
Up to the time the cabinet assembled there had
been no outward change in the submarine crisis.

States. He said that he was unpre-
pared to discuss whether any an
nouncement would be made today.
On every hand officials were con-
vinced that nothing less than . break
in diplomatic relations would be. the
ultimate outcome. It may be delay
ed but they expect it to come unless
there is some unexpected develop
ment. N
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
NO CHANGE AT MEMPHIS.
(BY Associated Pressl

Memphis, Feb. 2-The Cotton Ex-
change in settlement today declared
there will be no change in legitimate
spot transactions unless conditions are
decidedly changed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS.

Congratulations go today to Hon.
Robrt L. Owen, United States Sena-
tor from Oklahoma, 81 years old.
Col. John Biddle, United States en-
gineer on rivers and harbors, 50 years
old today.
DR.. Charles M. Bishop, president
Southwestern university, IS years old
today.
Roger C. Sullivan, Chicago political
leader, Sc years old today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
TO PROBE OPERATIONS.
(By Associated Press)

Wy Associated freSS)
Washington, Feb. 2-The Senate
today passed resolution directing
the Attorney General to investigate
buying and selling operations on the
New York Cotton Exchange and to
find if methods employed there were
in restraint of trade.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
RYE SIGNS THE
BONE DRY BILL
Makes Tennessee Absolutely Prohibi-
ton After March First-Pre-
vents Shipments.
(By Associated Press)

Nashville, Feb. 2-Governor Rye
today signed the "bone dry" bill putt
ing an end to shipments of liquor bev-
erages in this state after March first.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 2-The Norwegian
steamship Portia has been sunk
Lloyd's announces. The crew wss
landed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
BREAK AT NEW YORK.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. 2-May cotton con-
tracts today during the first ten min
utes of trade declined 81 points. A
quick rally Of 80 to IS points fol-
lowed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
Oct 14.05 14.10 1910 1916 14.O4
Mch l4.35 14.4O 13.45 13 40 l4.51
May 1440 14.55 1349 10 IS 1452
July 1455 14.60 1859 1851 1850
Closed 95 to 104 down.
New York Spots l4.50-45 off.
New Orleans Spots H. 49, Buyers
and Sellers apart.
Sales 1145.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi-Fair and continued
cold tonight. Killing frost and hard
freeze to the coast. Saturday fair,
not quite SO cold in the afternoon
Fresh to strong northwest winds, de-
minishing.
FEBRUARY PIN HISTORY.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
LEAVE BORDER TONIGHT.
(By Associated Press)

h0ttS6S
for Home.
(By Associated Press)
San Antonio, Feb. PIT was an
nounced today that the first Arkan-
sas infantry regiment would leave for
home tonight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 94 to l03 down.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET

GREENWOOD COTTON RECEIPTS.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-02

Taka Ths Daily CommcuwssltA;