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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-30

The current number of "The Bank
ers' Magazine" Of London, contains
some interesting remarks that are
particularly applicable to the United
States at the present moment. 1t
deals with British financial problems
that have arisen out Of the enor-
nous expenditures needed to main
tain the empire on war basis.
THE great mass of public" it says,
regard figures which record the
enormous expenditure connected
with the war as of little moment to
themselves. Their attitude Is as If
the matter were no concern of theirs
TO find the money, but that of some
entity which, if pushed into a corner
for reply, they would describe as
the state. But no governmental
other words, the brain or executive
Of the state-ever created or likely
to be created can possess the purse
of Fortunatus. It's function begins
with deciding where to find the
money, and ends with its collection
end distribution. The fact that the
power of spending possessed by the
state is derived from its right TO dip
into the pockets of the public is
cutie often overlooked. True, the
state has a credit of its own. a
laborer, barely in position to make
ends meet, may be unable to obtain
sixpennyworth of groceries at the
local shop without payment in actual
cash, but the state, On his behalf, and
by virtue of the votes which placed
it's government in Office, can pledge
his future labors and those of his
wife and children to a much larger
sum than sixpence. Hence, no one
can afford to disregard the financial
burden of the war, either as to the
limit of endurance or as to how 1t
can best be adjusted to the shoulders
Of this and succeeding generations.
The matter does not concern the rich
or intelligent alone; it touches the
humblest and the simplest of us ALL"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
Be aAEWERs Of STONE" NO LONGER
Dfrector.asneral Of Mississippi Centennial Exposition divs Some
Wholesome Advice To People Of Mississippi, Saying,
"Quit Paying Tribute"

chant with q product to sell. II II Il
good business for the mail ordel
houses to send out their catalogues t.
the people and advertise in the news
papers and magazines, 1t is equal
good for the farmer to bring to the
attention Of the consuming public hin
wares.
A striking demonstration of what
publicity and exploitation will do IL
sensibly handled can be found in the
several patent medicines that are In
favor throughout the country. This
business has been built in that way.
Thousands Of people were never aware
OF the fact that they possessed liver
and that sometimes 1t got out OF
whack until they read al about 1t In
the medicine pamphlet, and how those
lite pills would correct all of the
trouble and make that old liver better
than 1t was at first.
The Grown in Mississippi" cam.
paign was nothing but a slight begin,
ming to awaken the people Of our state
to the necessity Of using home prod,
ucts as far as possible and letting the
fellow on tho outside know how good
they were and why he should use
them In his home. The Exposition of.
fers many times over the opportunity
Of making the other fellow buy and
use what we a grow and insure a
reasonable market for 1t.
Other states have done this, and II
10 Almost criminal that our people
have not done likewise. We are en-.
titled to a fair chance and a reason.
able price for our stuff, but II some.
thing is not done to create a demand
for 1t, is goes without saying that we
must rock along and barely exist, while
other people are doing well and en-.
joying the best there Is in life.
1t is a duty the husband owes his
wife and family and that all good citi.
zens owe their country to get what is
rightfully theirs and let the commun.
ity and state profit thereby.
II We are to have good roads.
good schools, good churches and
good homes and give to our chi
some Of the advantages of life in a fair
community, 1t 10 imperative that ag,
gressive action be- taken along the
lines indicated.
Halt a million Mississippians will
visit the Exposition and study the OK.
hibits and demonstration shown there.
will afford the greatest opportun.
ity Of a lifetime for creating an in.
terest and enthusiasm for the many
progressive movements being cam.
paigned for In the state.
The Exposition management Is anx.
lous to join hands with the people In
every movement that will help to i'm.
prove general conditions. 1t Is an.
other organization in the state Of Mis-.
to aid those already doing 80
much that is really helpful to all Of
he people.
1t Is safe to repeat that the man
who always waits for something to
urn up never has any turnips. II the
farmers Of Mississippi ever expect to
create a demand and a market for
heir products they must make a de-
:ermined and energetic campaign to
hat end. The national and state gov.
'rnments are helping, but there is
'omething for the people to do as we'll.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

Faint heart never won fair lady, nor
will backwardness on the part of the
people of Mississippi ever get for
them what they deserve.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
s. GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT

The United States Government
gave a merited endorsement to the
Mississippi Centennial Exposition
when Congress passed a bill ordering
the great exhibit in California sent to
Mississippi and appropriated $4,000
for the purpose of transporting, In.
stating and maintaining 1t. By this
act national endorsement was given
the project.
The people Of Mississippi might be
Interested to know that this exhibit is
the result Of years of work and cost
the better part Of a million dollars.
1t Is really an exposition in itself; 49,.
900 square feet of floor space will be
required to take care of 1t. Every
department Of the federal government
will be represented.
It will be even better than the one
out west. Several departments will
be greatly improved and at least two
added. Large models Of the latest war
vessels will be sent to take the place
Of those now out Of date. The agri.
cultural exhibit will be greatly in.
creased and that Of the Interior De.
rartment worked owe and brought up
to date.
1t Is contemplated to bring the OK.
hibit to Gulfport by Government
barge after the closing at San Diego
and store in a large building where
1t can be worked over and added to
by the opening day In December next
year.
Mississippians have a cause to feel
grateful toward Congress for the con.
sideration shown by bringing this
great exhibit here and affording to
our people an opportunity of seeing 1t
and understanding better the methods
employed by Uncle Sam in handling
the affairs of q great nation.
D.
Faint heart never won fair lady, nor
will backwardness on the part of the
Of Mississippi ever get for
them what they deserve.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

Every college In the state will be
invited to provide headquarters with
a rest room where their students and
alumni can be at home and meet their
friends and school mates Of olden
times. Such a feature would no doubt
be one Of the most popular OF all the
Exposition.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

enemy. The kinf
made 1t possible
for this man tt
e worrying
concerning the
material things
OF life. What .
relief W o
come to many
of us If we could
be absolutely Ger.
tain, as we look
out into the fu.
ture, that all
needs would be
supplied. An d
surely we may
have the relief
FOR God will ho
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

The grounds Of the Mississippi Ex'
position are by far more beautiful IN
their natural state than any OF its
kind in former years. Oaks that are
undoubtedly hundreds Of years Of age,
visteria vines half q foot In diameter
and old-fashioned sweet orange trees
a. old a. the oldest Inhabitants are 4
few Of the natural beauties that the
landscape artists have ~ the ground
work for the prettiest park In the
South. ,,1 -' Az, AMOR
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

A number Of the largest manufac.
turers in the United States have Sc.
cured space in the but dings for OK.
hibits, or have arranged for special
buildings on the grounds, for exhibit.
Ing and exploiting their wares. But
few, II any, Of the leading manufas.
turers Of the country will be left out,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

More than two thousand varieties OF
ssmitropical and other plants will be
used n designing the gardens and
walks Of the Exposition grounds.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

Live to your utmost and your best
Benson.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
Continual
Supply
BY REV. B. B. SUTCLIFFE
Extension Department Moody Bihs
Institute. Chicago

nee given him OF the king. every day Q
portion, all the days Of his ife.-II Kings
$3.50.
These words describe the treatment
given by the king of Babylon to hi.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
T. B. MINYARD
Artesian Well Contraetor
Greenwood, Miss.

If interested in an artesian well
write or see me and get my prices
on same.
No contract too small or too large
to handle, especially in the GrssIwoed
territory,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
PLANS ALMOST READY
FOR NEWS PRINT HEARING
Federal Trade Commission to Hear
Manufacturers, Jobbers and
Publishers January T..

Commissioner w. B. Colver of the Fed
eral Trade Commission, announced TO-DAY
that plans were rapidly maturing for
the hearings beginning January ! IN
connection with the news print price
agreement which several manufac-
turers recently made with the Depart
ment of Justice. A general invitation
has been extended to all publishers and
jobbers to participate and from replies
it is expected a large number will at
tend.
The manufa cturers will present in
formation supplementary to their cost
reports bearing on such matters as the
hazards of the business, methods of de-
termined wood costs and depreciation
charges 1t is probable that informa-
ton will also be given on what is a
fair investment in the business and
what is fair rate of profit on such in
vestment.
The afternoon of January has beer
set for a conference with the jobbers
at which the provisions of the agree
ment in which they are interested VIII
be considered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
EXPERT CONSERVATION VIEWS
Series of Food Booklets Issued by
Federal Bureau.

A series of four-page booklets. cx-
pressing the country's expert thought
on food conservation, has been prepared
by the Department of Agriculture and
the food administration. with the aid
of state representatives.
The leaflets which are being dis
tributed contain war diets for children
and adults and are intended to supple
ment the Agriculture Departments
publications on food and other home
problems. With the funds at its dis
posal the department will be able to
supply the booklet only to leaders and
active workers in the food conservation
movement. Efforts will be made. how
ever, to interest woman's clubs.
churches. civic organizations, mer-
chants. owners of factories and other
employers. to purchase the leaflets in
large numbers at actual cost for dis
tribution among members, employees
and friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
FIRE DOES $500 DAMAGE
IN SCHOOL OF ART, TODAY
Fireman Injured and Taken to Hos
pital-Other Blazes Call Out
Fire Companies.

Fire of unknown origin this morning
about O'Clock did $500 damage in the
rooms of the Washington School of Art.
third floor of 1912 II street. Frederick Ha
ger member of No. ? engine company, cut
his hand with a piece of broken glass and
was taken to Emergency Hospital
Burning of pile of trash caused scare
among persons who were in the Billy Sun
day tabernacle last night shortly before
s O'Clock. No. engine company ex-
tinguished the fire before the big build
ing was endangered.
Several mpanies of firemen yesterday
afternoon hurried to the residence Of J.
w. kean, sos Florida avenue. where a
Christmas tree fire HAD caused alarm The
fire was extinguished before the arrival
of the firemen and before any damage had
been done
A small fire caused by spontaneous com
bustion occurred in the coal bin at Cathe-
draI School for Girls, Woodiey road and
Wisconsin avenue. yesterday afternoon.
No. 90 engine company extinguished the
fire before any damage had been done.
An overheated pipe yesterday afternoon
caused a small fire in a storage room of
the street cleaning department at 1903
Columbia road. Only 81 damage resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
SUDDENLY GOOD,
PEEVED AT SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Scrubbed Faces and Highly Polished Shoes
Fail to Bring Expected Reward-And
Now D. C. Boys Are Not So Pious

quantities. The blame rests solely on
the scarcity of sugar and the inahii1ty
of manufacturers to get enough to make
all the candy small boys and girls ana
srown-up folk would like to eat.
It's the kaiser's fault, of course, and
the fault of this war he started II
Tommy and Jimmy want to get hunk
with the fellow who's making all sorts
Of trouble for folk who never troubled
him. there's way they can do it. Let
them save their pennies and dimes and
other small change until they get
quarter. Then go buy a thrift stamp
stuck on thrift card, When they have
done this sixteen times they Will have
invested 81 in stamps. Then they can
take these 81 worth of stamps and from
IL to % cents more. depending on how
soon they do it, and trade them in for
a war saving stamp for which Uncle
Sam will pay them at the end of I'VE
years IS in gold, or silver or in pennies,
or any other way they want it.
And when all the Tommies and Jim
mics have done this. gee, but won't the
kaiser get hisn, good and plenty,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Many a Tommy and Jimmy VINO
scrubbed his face and shined his shoes
and started in two or three weeks be-
fore Christmas to be regular sunday
school attendant and sure-enough.
genuine good little boy is reported to-
day to he in a very irreiigious frame of
mind The expected box of Christmas
candy was not forthcoming.
Bt Tommy and Jimmy ought not
for that reason to lose their faith In
Sunday schools. The sunday schools
were not 10 blame. The teachers and
superintendents and other officials were
ready and willing to reward even elev-
enth- hour attention to pious things,
but the candy was not forthcoming.
Dealers. in many instances, it is re
ported, refused to sell candy in guam
titles sufficient for Sunday school fes-
tivities.
Neither is Mr.. Hoover nor Clarence r.
wilson the District food administrator,
responsible for the blasting of young
homes. They ISSUED no order forbidding
the sale of candy in the necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
US. NEEDS Is PEOPLE
TO ASSIST in AVIATION
SERVICE WITHOUT PAY

Enlistments for the aviation
section of the Signal Corps. in
Guiding flyers and mechanics. are
50 numerous that the recruiting
bureau in charge of the work has
found it necessary TO call for
volunteers willing to serve with
out pay. to assist in handling the
clerical work. 1t is stated that
at least twenty-five persons are
needed, knowledge Of steng-
raphy being desirable, but not
essential
Persons willing to serve the
government in that way in eX-
pediting the organization of the.
aviation service should apply to
the recruiting bureau in the
Union Garage building on q
street between 9th and eth
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
WILL NOT PAY HOSPITAL BILL.
Plea of Illinois Liberty Loan Solicit
tor Denied by Controller.

Although John Dacey of Illinois. suf-
fering from "A peursiy condition, en-
dangered his life To work faithfully and
untiringly for the liberty loan. giving
aid characterized as Invaluable" his
hospital bill of $685. will not be paid
out of government funds because the
pneumonia he contracted during the
period of his labors did not develop un-
til afterward
Joseph A. Ruston, head of the liberty
loan campaign in Illinois, made the APP
peal for authorization to pay out OF
campaign funds the expenses incurred
through Mr.. Daceys Illness Mr.. -Dacey
worked one of his field organizers
lat great risk to his health So
The expenses in question were not in
CURED until after the campaign bad
closed. comments the controller of the
Treasury. w. w. Warwick, and, there
fore. could not possibly be considered
a necessary expense of floating the
loan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

breakfast will be served 10 all men in
uniform.
Church of the Good Shepherd. 9Th
and ] streets northeast. II am. and
80 and S pm. invites all enlisted
men generally and the men of Camp
Meigs in particular to its services on
Sunday. Each Sunday night from ESQ
until S o'clock there is an informal
social and tea in the Guild Hall of the
church to which all men in uniform
are invited.
First CONGREGATIONAL Church. 10th
and 6 streets northwest, the reading
room and parlors of the church VIII
be open all day and evening. Writing
material is provided and competent
person is present TO give information
and any assistance possible to men IN
Inform. At $40 O'Clock the regular
Christian Endeavor meetings VIII be
held. to which all men are welcome.
Eighth Street Temple. service at II
am, every man in uniform attending
the service will he invited to dinner.
Bethany Baptist church. ~ 7 street,
Bible class every Sunday from l213 to
o'clock
Luther Place Memorial Church. 18th
street and Vermont avenue northwest,
I so service followed by social hour
with refreshments.
Following is a list of places where
social and recreationai activities daily
are provided for men in uniform under
the auspices of the District war service
commission.
Free to Men in Uniform.
Daily after ) pm. the Aloysius CLUB.
Al street northwest. club facilities free
to all men in uniform.
Soldiers and Sailors rest rooms, 141S
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. am.
until u pm, games, music. writing
material. sleeping quarters, etc
Soldiers and sailors rest rooms, 14ls
tions rooms, North Capitol and Q streets
fta p
from Florida avenue). from 4 until 10
pm. newspapers, magazines, books.
stationery. writing material, music.
games. etc.
Y NJ. H. A. recreation rooms, 1341
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, pool,
ing matter. etc.
Y NJ. c. A.. 1875 6 street northwest.
gymnasium. bowling alleys, swimming
pool and other facilities.
Y. NJ. c. A., 9Th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest. reading and
writing material and entertainment
Peck Chapel. 28th and NJ streets
northwest, sleeping accommodations
may be had for so cents per night
Bethany Chapel, southwest corner of
18th and c streets northwest, sleeping
accommodations may be had for so
cents per night.
Carroll Hall, G street, near 10th north
west, usual club facilities.
Naval Club, ZZS ii street southeast
club facilities.
Trinity Parish Hall, Sd and c streets
northwest. sleeping accommodations for
men in uniform. so cents per night.
lexington Church. North Capitol
street corner Florida avenue and .
street. near Camp Meigs. daily to 10.
all men in uniform.
First Presbyterian Church, John Mar
shall place, near Washington barracks
and Army Medical School. games, N.Y.
sic. books and magazines. writing ms
terials and refreshments. Daily to 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
&C. O'S" AT CAMP MEADE
REFUSE TO TAKE ARMY PAY

Did you ever hear Of . soldier
refusing to accept his pays Camp
Meade Inns Binety-two of them.
They are Considerations directors
-commonly termed c. O.'s BY the
boys.
The camp paymaster has sone
three thousand dollars that be-
long TO these men. but they are
inst rs determined not to accept
this sum ms they are to do their
hEhting bit" for Uncle Sam ana
wear the olive drab.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
New Year Passes Issued.

scheduled to leave the camp today with
pass privileges extending over New
Year day. Among them are hundreds
of lads from the District. who did not
get an opportunity to return home
during the Christmas holidays. but are
now favored with leave of absence as
their reward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

to the electric trains bound for Balti-
more or Washington.
II everything goes along smoothly. by
spring tennis and basket ball courts
will be laid out on the reservation for
the nurses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
U. S. consulateia San Jose Burns.

Destruction of the United States con-
sulate at San Jose, Costa RIGA, by fire
yesterday is reported in State Depart
ment dispatches. The fire swept an en-
tire block.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
ROUND Of PLEASURE
FOR ENLISTED MEN
District War Service Commits
sion Plans Huge Program
for the Week End.


Beginning TODAY holiday entertain
r.r+ nil, ~. .a,,arad cn,ti,,,nus1,. for
soiuiers IN ana near washington until
the dawn of the new year. Dances, en-
1ertainments and social activities of
eNeiS hinu ore e'o"ueo my N Us
gest week end program that has yet
been arranged in honor of men in uni
49, -. ~,
-
conclude Tuesday evening with an en-
tertainment and dance at EPIPHANY
Chapel. 18th and c streets southeast
On Monday from Q until II nm. the
c,,;.; ,-,,-,, .i1,
give watch party, TO which all in the
lighting forces of Uncle sam are in
,.;taa
Program for Today.
First Presbyterlan tfureh. ionh
harshdii place. '.f'- so1'"i -"
ments.
thurcn OF the covenant, o,iu.t',,.u'
avenue. 1:fo, social and refreshments.
Immaculate conception ii"ti. n'ii 'i' -
N streets northwest. open any time; all
men in uniform welcome
Arts Club. 2eli ] street northwest
afternoon and evening, CLUB facitlties
AL! Souls Unitarian Church. i4th ana
]. streets northwest. dance for men IN
uniform held at Tiolton Arms gymna-
SUM. 1142 Church street, between ltth
snd 18th and p and @.
First Congregational Church. 10th and
G streets northwest s pm. entertain
,nent followed by social hour: soldiers
and civilian strangers invited
Church of the Epiphany. q street be-
tween iath and i4th. 5.45. play fol-
lowed by dance
To,norrow's Program.
Western Presbyterian Church. u
street between 10th and goth streets
Morning service and dinner ! clock
sac O'Clock. strangers Sunday evening:
social hour, songs and refreshments.
Westminster Church. 18th near f
street southwest near Washington
harracksI7:45. patriotic service: music