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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

Judge Monroe McClurg, OF Green
wood, former legislator, former at
torney general of Mississippi, form
err circuit judge Of this circuit court
district and filling every position held
with distinguished ability, was here
Thursday on legal business. Judge
McClurg is one of Gods noblemen,
as true as steel. Judge McClurg is
one Of the few in politics who volun-
tarily retired, having resigned high
positions to become a private citizen
and he admits he is happier for the
retirement. He is an able lawyer and
is succeeding in his profession
Greenville Daily Daily Democrat, Jan.
18th.
Rev. A. A. Walker, the able pastor
of the ~Indianola Presbyterian church,
preached in First Presbyterian church,
this city yesterday morning and even
ing to appreciative congregations. Mr..
Walker is n Of the most interesting
and eloquent pulpit orators in the
State, and u people enjoyed both Of
his instructive sermons. During his
stay here Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Gillespie
had the privilege and pleasure Of en-
t~ertaining him in their home.
MI. jeff Bailey, of Birmingham,
Ala, is in the city for a few days rep
resenting the Collins Publicity Ser
vice Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Bailey was
born and reared in Mississippi, being
a son Of Dr.. T. ]. Bailey, Of Jackson.
He was for the past few years city
editor Of the Birmingham Ledger, and
prior to that time did considerable re-
portorial work on the jackson News.
MI. w. H. Giles representing the
Southern Abstract. & Loan Company.
Of Memphis, arrived here last week
and will make Greenwood his head
quarters for several months.
s+%ss
Mrs. E. C. Lindsey of Choctaw, Wis
tied her niece Mrs. Kerr at Greenwood
last week. She was accompanied by
her little granddaughter Charline
Lee.-Eupora Progress.
Mr.. J. T. Kerr and little son were
in the city from Race Track planta-
ton last Saturday, and made US a
pleasant call.
Hon. Fred M. Witty visited his
mother in Winona yesterday.
4,a s***% ar..
Miss Pearl Mcclellan visited her
mother at McCarley yesterday.
DIR. A. McSHANE,
Rooms 2 & 3.
Wilson Bank Building,
Diseases of the
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
TEL. 949.
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couple, or for one or two gentlemen.
Phone 33.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
Human Holsters.

Many women are like the species Of
lobster which, If left upon the rocks
by the receding tide, waits for the re-
turning tide to float it from it's tempo
rary prison. There on the rocks it
would remain to die, although slight
effort would enable il TO reach the
waves, tossing only few feet below.
There are many human Holsters, mere
changers on" of society. who are enter
tanning themselves with the idea that
because they are women they are to be
helped without putting forth any eff
fort themselves.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
GOES BACK TO ARIST0PHANEs
Punctuation System Said to Have
Been First Employed by Famous
Greek Philosopher.

The punctuation marks which sep
arate and conclude sentences and
thereby simplify the perusal Of what
is written are said to have been first
employed by Aristophanes. The sys-
tenn devised by him was not, however,
generally known. and soon fell again
into complete oblivion. 1t was nearly
thousand years before a similar at
tempt was again made. 1t was in the
time of Charles the Great that punctu.
alton marks were again introduced in
to writing at the instigation OF the dis
tinguished linguists Warnefried and
Alcuin. These signs also, however,
fell into disuse. The present system
of punctuation, now used in all mod
ern languages with but Insignificant
variations, was introduced in the first
half Of the fifteenth century by Vene-
tian printer named Aldus Manutius.
He is the real father OF our punctua-
ton marks, OF the full stop. comma.
semicoion, colon. question and exclam-
alton marks. apostrophe and inverted
commas. Manutius' system was adopt
ed later by all printers until it finally
established itself throughout Europe.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
could be entertaining like this.

could be entertaining like this,
The next morning he left the boat
with them, saw that they got the right
car to Old Point Comfort relieved Mrs.
Haworth of the annoyance of her lug
gage and engaged rooms. He took them
over the fort, having procured special
permission, showed them over n battle
ship, escorted them back to their boat.
and thereafter during the trip while
Gloria's mother was unable TO leave
her cabin most Of the way 10 Boston
he took very excellent care of the
bride-elect.
And then there was Boston itself.
where he showed them around for two
days, and after that he was even per
suaded to so as far as Albany. But in
stead of taking the boat to New York
he babe them a reluctant goOd-by and
disappeared.
Dick met the travellers at the sta
ton.
''Well, dearest" he asked Gloria
when they were alone, "did you meet
anyone you can care for more than
me-"
"No, dear, didn't but there was one
man who was lovely to me all through,
the trip. and do you know, / had feel
ing that IT it hadn't been for you
should have chosen him for my nus
band. In some way he reminded me
very much Of you'll never could quite
explain it, for he was very distin-
guishcd and knew such lot of things
innocently.
"Thank yOu!"
But I've quite decided. dear, that
You are the only man l can ever really
care about, so it's all right"
Dick kissed her felvently.
That night Dick slipped a wig and
mustache into the fire. Il kept the
others away at any rate" he cxUltcd
who says love isn't bllnd?"
Copyright. 1911. by tile Mcclure Newspa
per Syndir9tAl
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
WAS FORMER MAHAsKAN.
r. M. Bushong Murdered by Helper
Near Ellsworth, Kansas.

d. c. Van VOORHEES,. No 473 North
Tenth street, is in receipt OF letter
Fl ON relative. Sam Busnong. OF NIL
,tonville. Kansas. telling of the out.
of the trial of Howard Turner AMI
Mrs. Villa Bushong, charged With the
killing of r. NJ. Bushong near Ellis.
worth
The case has an unusual interest to
people of this locality as the Bushones
formerly resided ir Mahaska county
and also in Poweshiek and Jasper
counties.
BuShong was enroute overland
With his wife and was accompanied By
Turner who was hired to help with
the work of camp. Turner it appears
was enamored of Mrs. Turner who re-
turned his regard, so the evidence dis,
closes. The body OF Bushong was
found in a field covered with dirt
Turner and Mrs. Bushong. with her
two little children were traced 10 Den
yer where arrest followed. Turner
admitted the killing but loaded sell
defense. The plea did not win how
ever and defendant was found guilty
of second degree. first degree verdict
not being possible on account of the
confession. Turner Is said to be only
twenty-three years of age.
Mrs. Bushong was tried as an ac-
complete but the jury thought the
charge not sustained against her b.
the evidence and returned a verdict OF
not guilty in her case.
The original Bushons family came
to Powshiek county sixty years ago
and later lived in Mahaska and JasI-
er where numerous relatives now re
side. r. NJ BuShong was a grandson
of the original Iowa pioneer. He was
working his way west after resi-
dence at Junction City, Kansas. where
Young Turner had been working for
him on farm. The party started IN
a covered wagon and Bushong hired
the lad to drive for him and attend
the horses.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
Coal Dust and Phthisls.

Though coal dust does not kill germs
reason is found for thinking that ii
prevents phthisis. DR.. J. S. Haldane,
in an address to British mining en-
gineers, stated that the phthisis death
rate among Golfers is lower even than
that among farm laborcrs, whose Oc-
cupation is so exceptionally healthy.
1t is suggested that the smoke particles
inhaled by town dwellers and smokers
may have the effect, in moderation, of
training the lungs against really harm
full foreign matter.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
NEWS or EDDYVILLE
PRETTY HOME WEDDING AT MR..
AND MRS. SEcREEs.

Eddyville, Feb. 20.--A pretty home
wedding took place Saturday evening
at six o'clock at the Frank Secrees
home, when Mintie. the oldest daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Secrees, became
the bride of Harry Gorsuch. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. c. A.
Tenny in the presence of few rela-
tives. After the ceremony two
course dinner was served. The bride
has spent the greater part of her life
in Eddyville and is an accomplished
young lady graduate of the Eddy.
willie High school, prominent in church
circles. The groom is a prosperous
farmer. Mr., and Mrs. Gorsuch left
Sunday for Montezuma where they
will make their home. The best wish.
es of their many friends follow them
to their home.
J. j. Terrell will enter the hospital
! at Ottumwa Monday for surgical
treatment.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Powell, of Oska-
loosa, visited relatives in Eddyville
Sunday.
Leland Akers is in Marshalltown
this week looking after business in
terests.
| C.. Anderson who was called to Ed.
,dyville by the illness of his little son
returned to his home at Monroe Sun.
day.
Oscar and David Terrell and Mrs.
Geo. Tally have returned to Ollie aft.
.er weeks visit at the parental Ter
rel home. p
Miss Gorsuch, of Montezuma, at,
tended the Secrees-Gorsuch wedding
in Eddyville Saturday.
Mrs. A. Grill is quite i'll this week
suffering with pneumonia.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Rund, Of Abba,
spent Sunday in Eddyville visiting at
the parental John Miller home
Mrs. Henry Schmorang, of Marshall
town, is visiting this week with her
mother, Mrs. II. b. Lucas.
| Miss Goldie Mater, Of Kirksville,
Mo-, is visiting relatives and friends
~ Eddyville this week.
j. E. Johnson transacted business in
iOskaloosa Monday,
The house on the Lon Stump farri
north of Eddyville caught fire late
Saturday evening and burned to the
ground. The fire was noticed until 1t
had burned considerable portion OF
the roof so they were unable to save
any of the furniture.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
LESS DEATHS OCCUR IN 1916
Report of Director Of Bureau Of
Mines Show Fewer Casualties
Among Workers.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 19.--In the
year 1916, the busiest, most prosper
GUS year in the history OF coal min
ing, with the greatest tonnage ever
taken from the earth. and more men
employed than ever before, an army
exceeding three-quarters of million
toilers, there We're, according to re-
port issued by Van II. Manning, di-
rector of the bureau of mines, today,
less men killed in accidents than in
any one of the previous nine years.
The following facts stood out
prominently in the report:
The number OF men killed was D.
225 which is forty-four less than in
1915, and five hundred and sixty less
than i'm 1918.
There were 65,000,000 more tons OF
coal mined and there were more men
employed than in 1915.
The death rate for each 1000 men
employed, 1903. is the lowest in tho
last eighteen years, at which time
about half as many men were en-
ployed.
There were 100000 tons OF coal
mined for each life lost, which Is
the greatest tonnage per fatality In
the history of the United States. The
increase in tonnage for each life lost
is nearly $4,000 tons over the year
1915.
THE safety first movement fos
tered by the bureau of mines is re-
sponsible for the stopping and turn
ing back of record 81 deaths that
had become a great American crime"
says the report.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22

Three new members were taken In
and it was decided In the near future
to hold a Sample Sale, the proceeds
of which will go toward pipe or
gan fund to get pipe organ for the
church. The hostess served deli
cious refreshments and was assisted
by committee. During the after
noon musical numbers were furn
ished by Mrs. Bowie and Mrs. Baker
and the rest of the time the ladies
spent with their fancy work. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. DR..
Jarvis and will be called Moth
ers' meeting" and each member is
asked to bring her own mother or
some one else's mother, who is a
member of the church.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
In Bad Both Ways.

During a social evening a woman
sung for the guests. One of the guests
turned to n meek-looking little man
sitting at his side and said How
awful. Who can she be?" "That,"
replied the man addressed, sis my
wife, ooh, b-b-beg your pardonr'
suffered the other. "She's really a
| know she'd sing beautifully If she
made a better selection of her music.
Who do you suppose wrote that songg"
II am the author of that song!" re-
piled the Toeek-looklng little man
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
|GETTINGA
| START x
| .aIis
By
Nathaniel c. Fowler. Jr.
Copyright. 1915 by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
LEARN TO DO BY DOING.

Theory and book learning are not
of secondary Importance. They occu-
by major positions in every form OF
education. Without them experience
would not be well founded.
Thinking and planning begin in the
DRY, but are valuable only If they
go beyond theory and enter practice
The dreamer, even though he may
possess marvellous talents, remains
theorist, and little that he does &C.
complishes anything. He begins and
does not finish.
The pest way to learn to do thing
is to do it, or to try to do 1t, even
though the first result may be unfin.
ishcd and near to worthless.
The pencil draft, born in the mind,
needs linking in,'' so to speak, and
those finishing touches which enable
one to build something from it. Exact
though it may be, it does not prove
its reliability until that which it rep
resents is actually donc.
Many a young man equipped with a
technical education enters the world
of business feeling that his diploma
entities him to immediate recognition
and to high position. This knowl-
edge, which the school has given him,
is the best foundation he can have;
for, If he has been a good student,
he is equipped for accomplishment.
If, however, he expects this theoreti
cal and partially practical training
to obtain for him q commanding po-
sition at the start, he Is sure to be
disappointed. He has done WE'LL He
began right. He has in him knowl-
edge which may be Of untold benefit
to him, yet this school or book edu-
cation, valuable as it Is, needs work
ing out in the shop Of trade or the
Office of business, where he will learn
to do by doing.
However liberal the school may be,
It is only the beginning of his educa.
ton. 1t simply equips him to handle
himself to better advantage. He then
goes out into the practical world.
and, with this more or less theoretical
knowledge, attempts to do things.
"h uC udo uOHS IuSot IHllSS, HG
has added to his academic knowledge
that experience which, combined with
what goes before it, makes him more
proficient than he would have been If
he had enjoyed either one without the
other. sH
Therefore, say to you. young man,
, get all the school education that you
can use to advantage. Realize the
' ilue Of a technical training. whether
i lis in mechanics or in business.
Learn the theory, and then practice
on that theory.
Learn to do by doing, even though
wh,@ gu do may be full of faults.
Your m, ,5akes, if properly treated,
Lhl be 4 n'ping-stones to accomplish
ment. Reep on doing, however, look
ing 4 pom each experiment or action
as n part Of yol training, which
training should continue as long as
you live, for you never will reach pro-
ficiency, nor will you ever approach
it, If you forget to learn while you
are doing
There is no place in this world for
the fellow who will not learn, or who
thinks that he has finished his educa.
ton.
Business never graduates its pupils.
They are in school forever.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
SOM EPRIzE HOGS.
E. E. WhitchiiI Sells ia Head to Ben
Snyder for s4,145.oo.

r. f. Whitehill young farmer from
over in Adams township has made n
record with his last summer hogs that
will stand record for some time TO
come. unless some one boosts the
prices again. Mr.. Whitehill has sold
"a total Of ia head of extra good, Dur.
&C Jerseys to Ben ]. Snyder for ship
ment at Ottumwa packing plant OF
Morrell & Company and he received
therefor cash in the sum of $4,463.0o
The stock made full two car loads.
They required twenty-four wagons to
land them at the stock yards delivery
Mr.. Snyder paid In the neighborhood
of twelve cents the pound for most 81
the lot and some called for that figure.
The animals averaged 1856 in weight
and they brought practically $4,000
each. Some hogs. Ell. and the fellow
that beats Mr.. Whitehilps record VIII
have to do so something worth while.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
Fortunate.

did YOU enjoy your t,00Omile mo-
ter boat trip 2' VI
Yes We mad fine time
You must have been lucky
80 we were, We travelled all but
200 miles OF the distance in Pull.
man.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
sliu TO Be Guarded Against.

Remember that slip of the foot
may crack a bone, but a slip of the
tongue may crack reputation or
wound character.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
Likely to Get out.

Straw5er-Why do Won think you
viii have any trouble in keeping the
engagement secret?
Singerly-l had to tell the girl,
didn Puck.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
Art,s Poor Reward.

1t Is remarkable how few men who
follow guitar playing for living get
rich. Little Rock Gazette.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22
CLUBS AND SOCIETY
HAPPY OCCASIONS AMONG TOWN
AND COUNTRY FOLK.

Mrs. w. G. Jones entertained the
Euchre club at her home, All A ave
nue. east, Tuesday evening. The ev-
ening was spent in playing cards and
later the hostess served dainty re
freshments.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22

Can vibrator be converted to a non
vibrator coil for use with low tension
magnetic?
A vibrator coil could be used as a
nonvibrator coil by removing the vi
orator mechanism entirely and taking
the primary and secondary terminals
and attaching them to their proper
places. Another way would be to short
circuit the vibrator terminals. The
coil then virtually becomes one of the
nonvibrator type. This practice is not
recommended, and in connection with
low tension magnetic it might result
in considerable trouble. There would
be little gained, as the magnetic already
has an interrupter and is designed for
We with nonyibrating coil.
What is your opinion of transmits
sion service brake?
As general proposition such a
brake is considered very efficient. In
designing the parts OF the cars, when
a transmission brake Is TO be used. the
extra strain that this imposes must. OF
course, be taken into consideration.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22

nue. east, Tuesday evening. Inc eF-
ening was spent in playing cards and
later the hostess served dainty re
freshments.
Among the good programs enjoyed
by the members of Chapter X of the
p. L. o., the one Of Saturday, Feb. II,
was one of the best. The subject,
Drama" was discussed in its various
phases. The movie, its harmful and
helpful features, the theatre and act
ors and actresses of the past and pres
ent, and some of the recent plays were
discussed by Mrs. |. c. Johnson, Miss
Jessie Coleman, Mrs. Jerrel and Mrs.
Sawyer. Miss Madden read selections
from The Hour Glass" by Yates. Miss
Rosa Lewis had charge Of the pro-
gram and added much to its inter
est. Mrs. Henry Hull was hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Rodgers. Mrs. A.
M. Haggard of Des Moines and Miss
Cole of New Sharon were guests at
the meeting.
-:--:. =.
DIR. and Mrs. L. A. Rodgers en-
tertained at dinner on Monday even
ing complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Haggard of Des Molnes. The
eighteen guests had all enjoyed a
summer at Birch Island, Wisconsin,
! and could recount interesting fish
stories. The menu and the decora -
lions reminded one that February %
was very near.
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The intermediate department of the
ICEristian church Sunday school had Il
banquet in the church Tuesday even.
! ing. A contest called "A Trip from
New York to San Francisco and Re
turn" has been going on in this depart
me mt for some four or five months and
they had come to the place In it where
they arrived at San Francisco and the
social was in celebration of their
reaching that city. They stopped her
for lunch which was served in Cafater-
ia style as it is in San Francisco. Mrs.
Pulliam is superintendent OF this de-
partment and she together with the
assistance of w. N. Brown, superinten'
dent of the Sunday school and II. L.
White his assistant. the contest is
proving such success. and of much
interest TO the members of the depart
ment. The evening was spent in differ,
ent kinds of games and Superintend
ent w. N. Brown also gave reading
which was very much enjoyed.
- :--:-
The Philadora club of the Christian
church met Tuesday with Mrs. DR.
Bowie.s There were thirty-five pres
cnt who enjoyed one of the best
meetings the club has held for some
time. Much enthusiasm and PEP
was shown and the result was an ex7
ceptionally good meeting. There
was quite long business session
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22

method OF fitting and tapping in new
piston rinss7
Place the cylinders on the bench and
apply some ground glass and oil to the
interior. The ground glass should be
very fine. Then place the piston In
the cylinder and work it In and out
, until the rings are well polished and
fit tight. Tapping is an operation
which requires an experienced man.
Furthermore, 1t is advisable to use an
old cylinder wherever possible, as
there is danger of wearing the new
cylinder.
have trouble in starting my car
when warm. ! have always to spin IL,
Ii starts readily il thrown into high
when rolling down grade. What
causes this difficulty?
The fact that you have no trouble In
starting the motor when cold would
indicate Immediately that the trouble
is not in the ignition system. If you
will try a slightly richer mixture on
the carburetor 1t may relieve the trou-
the valves may be adjusted too closely,
SO that when cold they close, but when
warm there is an air leak that dilutes
the mixture. Carbon trouble also acts
this way at times, and il the motor has
not been cleaned out lately 1t Is sug-
gested that the carbon be removed
Another possible feature which does
not come under the head OF ignition Is
that the dry batteries may be weak.
There is a peculiar grinding noiss in
the transmission Of my car. Il 10 no!
ticeable only when running on high
speed. and at rate of from about fif-
teen to twenty five miles per hour.
Can you advise me as to what the
trouble might be?
II the gears give steady hum when
the car is operated in high, there may
be nothing wrong with the gears. A
steady hum from the rear axle Is emit
ted by nearly oil makes OF cars. How
ever, II there are stresses at intervals
In the sound the gears may be out of
round. This Is another way of saying
that either the gears are not running
true or the gears themselves are out
Of shape. Such condition may be
cansed by improper initial, but more
usually by tampering with the beyel
adjustments or by the gears being al
lowed to operate I'm oil containing small
particles OF metal. There may be one
or more teeth with high spots. 1t is
surprising what damage dirt can dc
to rear axle gears. A small particle
Of dirt on one OF the teeth may cause
the gears 10 give an unsteady sound
like that caused by gears which them
selves are running out Of alignment.
The thrust bearings may be worn. 1t
is advised that you have the gears re-
moved and trued up in the shop, for IL
is almost impossible to detect the cause
Of an out Of round when the gears are
in the casing. If you do not wish to
go to this trouble, try clean lubricant
and before placing 1t into the case
wash the case thoroughly and give the
gears a good cleaning, also using kero-
sene freely in both instances.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-02-22

Worth Watching.
Politics Is an interesting game, %
played By some people.