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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION.

If our people are too poor to invest a reason
able sum in making a demand for their diversi
fed products, it is safe to say that they will con-
tinue to be poor. The people in other sections
progressive and aggressive, have done this and
they are poor no longer, but are exacting tribute
from us in the way of supplying our tables with
what we ought to grow at home for our personal
use and a surplus to send outside and bring in a
flood of outside money.
A large number of counties have already made
appropriations for participations in the EXPOSE
ton and others are coming in from time to time.
Counties and towns close to the Exposition could
easil=, (fll every available foot of space and
make a magnificent %showing,) but it is the
earnest desire of the Commission to have
every county in the state represent
ed and share in the excellent benefits sure to fol-
low.
Landscape architect Mehl has 100000 trees
and plants growing in an immense nursery ready
for transplanting on the grounds when buildings
get out of the way. More than a thousand var
ieties of plants, trees and shrubs are included.
Schools are already coming in bodies to study this
remarkable collection of plants adaptable to
southern landscaping.
It is a busy community down by the Gulf Of
Mexico where the work of building an Exposition
is under way. Hundreds of men are working
every day putting up buildings, grading the
grounds and planting shrubbery and looking aft
err the slightest detail to have everything ship
shape by opening day December 10th. '.
The Standard Oil Co. will have a building
filled with wares manufactured by that concern
to sell to the public. Good business men are at
the helm of that great concern and know where a
dollar invested will bring the best of results.
One Of the large holders Of ~cut-over land will
erect d commodious building and fill it with a COM
prehensive display of products grown on their
lands. Such demonstration are bound to pro-
duce good results.
The great steel ~trusses, longest in the South,
that will span the Coliseum are almost completed.
Within a few days the hollow tile will be laid and
the structure taking shape.
The Centennial Exposition will open it's gates
on December 10th, it will be a success and worth
just as much to the counties throughout the state
as they see fit to make it.
No success worth while has been attained
without effort. The real benefits to accrue from
the Exposition will come as the result of effort
based on sound business sense. .
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Special Improvement to be made as
provided by law, and the cost Of said
Special Improvement will be assessed
against each property wrer as pre-
scribed by law and this resolution.
Section 8. That this resolution and
the proceedings, hereinabove contem-
plated, are under, and by virtue Of
and pursuant to Chapter 260 of the
Laws Of 1912 as amended by Chapter
211 of the Laws Of 1914, Of the State
Of Mississippi, reference to (which
said laws is hereby specially made.
Section 8. That for cause shown,
this resolution, take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved this February 6, 1917.
G. L. RAY, Mayor.
Attest: S. H. Montgomery, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

In this time of stress and excitement W
should remember that we are all Americans"
and that we are all loyal to the nome that shelters
us, clothes us, and guarantees us liberty and free
dom of thought.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Wonder if Woody didn't stop long enough to
chuckle when he signed the commission Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Jr, to be a major Of infantry in
the officers reserve corps?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

+ Most a%ssuredly a workable international law
for permanent muzzling of dogs of war would
be a world-blessing; but, alas, it is not in sight,
no matter how strong the glasses you use may be.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Whatever it may do later, somehow we doubt
that Japan will but in at this busy time with a
protest against q clause Of the new immigration
law. ".''f... "
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Anyway, Count Won Bernstorff isn't SUPER
stitious-he and his party of more than two
hundred sailed from New York on the 18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Oh, well, should Col. Roosevelt have to get in
to his uniform again, it's not likely there would
be any serious objection to it's being that of a
brigadier general, as he plans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Anybody with the price can buy Mexicans,
yet nobody has been able to make 'em stay
bought.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Don't see the need for dragging in a palpable
le-Germany's foreign minister says, 1--WE have
broken no promises"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Merely an exaggerator-the Minnesotan who
wants Bryan informed as dangerous.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

War talk is having a facilitating effect on
pork" legislation pending before congress.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Yep, quite a difference between Bryan and
Hank Ford-the latter has offered his 500, 000-
600 plant to the government in the event of war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Owing to the difficulty Of telling a tourist from
= crank, no one is being admitted to the galleries
Of the Capitol without a card.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

He is also a patriot who does his little best to
see there is no graft in the purchase Of equipment
for an army of SOC, 900.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Little neutral countries within easy reach of
the Kaiser's mailed fist may sympathize with the
break, but they "dassa't" do more.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

AS usual, Bryan has advice on tap, but Wilsol
has not asked for any of it. =
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

A ship commander can prepare for a storr
and still hope to escape.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

) Our people Of course knew Congress woulG
o. K. Wilson'S act-it was done for the informa.
ton Of Europe.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Gasoline is not waiting for warts petromor-
tbs death list is steadily lengthening.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Like any other good soldier, Gen. Pershin,
could only march in the direction ordered.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Unless signs are awry, there'll be more plott-
ing in Mexico than ever.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

AS ! rule German-Americans are proving up
right Loyalty, just as most Of US expected them
10 %.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

It demonstrated that even a wal, scare has a val
liable side.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

After several failures, Congress at last over
rode a veto and put a literacy test Of immigrants
in the statute book.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Congress is always prompt when sure of pub
lie sentiment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Even with males eliminated, it's doubted that
pryan'x estimate Of public opinion il correct.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

About everything is being well guarded except
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

Yep, quite a difference between Bryan and
Hank Ford-the latter has offered his 500, 000-
600 plant to the government in the event of war.
Anyway, Count Won Bernstorff isn't SUPER
stitious-he and his party of more than two
hundred sailed from New York on the 18th.
Little neutral countries within easy reach of
the Kaiser's mailed fist may sympathize with the
break, but they "dassa't" do more.
Owing to the difficulty of telling a tourist from
q crank, no one is being admitted to the galleries
Of the Capitol without a card.
He is also a patriot who does his little best to
see there is no graft in the purchase Of equipment
for an army of SOC, 600.
Don't see the need for dragging in palpable
le-Germany's foreign minister says, 1--WE have
broken no promises"
After several failures, Congress at last over
rode q veto and put a ~literacy test of immigrants
in the statute book.
J Our people Of course knew Congress would
70. K. Wilson'S act-it was done for the inforna-
ton Of Europe.
Those who kept tabs on the people are seeing
It demonstrated that even a war scare has a val
liable side.
As ! rule German-Americans are proving up
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

and CnaC we are all loyal TO the nome That shelters
US, clothes us, and guarantees us liberty and free.
dom Of thought. u
Most assuredly a workable international law
for permanent muzzling of dogs of war would
be a world-blessing; but, alas, it is not in sight
no matter how strong the glasses you use may be
Oh, we'll, should Col. Roosevelt have to get in
to his uniform again, it's not likely there would
be any serious objection to its being that of a
brigadier general, as he plans.
Anybody with the price can buy Mexicans,
yet nobody has been able to make 'em stay
bought.
War talk is having a facilitating effect on
pork legislation pending before congress.
Like any other good soldier, Gen. Pershing
could only march in the direction ordered.
Gasoline is not waiting for warts petromor-
tbs death list is steadily frightening.
Merely an exaggerator-the Minnesotan who
wants Bryan interned as dangerous.
AS usual, Bryan has advice on tap, but Wilson
has not asked for any of it.
A ship commander can prepare for a storm
and still hope to escape.
Unless signs are awry, there'll be more plott-
ing in Mexico than ever.
Congress is always prompt when sure Of pub
lie sentiment.
About everything is being well guarded except
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
PRICE OF COAL TO Be REDUCED
CUT OF 81 TO $1.15 PER TON AT
MINES AGREED ON.
New Rates to Be Effective July I and
Further Decreases in Price Are
Seen-Operators Take Action.

Washington, June 29.-An immedi-
ate general reduction Of 81 to $3.50 a
ton in the price of coal at the mine
has been agreed upon here by repre-
sentatives of the coal operators.
This reduction is expected to be fol-
lowed by still further decreases in
price after investigation into the costs
of mining coal and it is probable that
the government will be given a still
lower price than the general public.
Millions of dollars will be saved to
the American people through this de,
cision. :
The operators agreed to the immedi-
ate reduction at meeting here after
adopting a resolution by which coal
prices would be fixed with the aid and
approval of the Secretary of the In
terror, the Federal Trade commission
and the commission on coal produc-
ton of the National Defense council.
AS soon as this resolution was
agreed to another one was presented
under which it was proposed that the
government authorize the government
representatives named in the resOlu-
ton to issue a statement forthwith
fixing tentative price which, in their
judgment, shall be fair and reason
able one for the various districts and
to be effective from July 1 until the
committee shall fix a permanent price.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
TROOPS ARE j. S. REGULARS
THOSE LANDING IN FRANCE ARE
FLOWER OF ARMY.
Will Soon Be Carrying Stars and
Stripes in Assaults Which Are
Driving Enemy Out of France.

Washington, June 2S.-The epochal
landing of American troops in France
cannot be fully discussed at this time
for obvious reasons concerning the
safety of other contingents.
1t is entirely permissible to say
they are part of the force which will
be under command of Major General
J. J. Pershing and for whose arrival
the general and his staff have been
arranging ever since they landed on
the other side.
To Be Independent Command.
The American troops will be an
entirely independent command just as
are the British troops, working, OF
course, with the French at the head
of operations as they are on French
soil. When the troops have had their
period of preparation behind the lines
they will take place on the battle
front to be arranged by General
Pershing, in consultation with the 9TH
er military chiefs there. They prob.
ably very soon will be carrying the
Stars and Stripes in the assaults which
steadily are driving the Germans out
of France and Belgium.
To Have Moral Effect.
The successful landing. while a
source of great qualification to Off
Gals here, viewed from the point of
being military operation, is regarded
with added significance for it's moral
effect in Germany.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
WOMEN TO CONTINUE
CAPITOL PlCKETlNG
Suffragists Are Undaunted by Arrest
and falling of Banner Bearers ana
Claim Many Volunteers.

Washington, June 30.-Women sui
fragists plan to continue demonstra-
tons before the White House or places
President Wilson may visit, despite
the arrest of 25 women and the failing
of six in the last week. Miss Alice
Paul, head of the women's party, an
nounced that the campaign would be
continued and that hundreds OF Wom-
en- had volunteered to come to Wash
ington to help.
The police hold to their determina-
ton to arrest women attempting to
display banners bearing printed ap-
peals to the President on charges OF
obstructing the sidewalk or promoting
ilisorderly gatherings, police officials
said. Emphasizing their attitude, they
arrested two more suffragists, Iris Cal
derhead of Wichita, Kan, and Eliza
beth Stuyvesant of New York, who
were trying to enter hall where Pres
ident Wilson was speaking, to display
suffrage banners. Later the women
were released and no charge was
placed against them.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
AMENDED MEASURE SUBSTITUTE
ED IN SENATE FOR ORIGINAL
DRAFT WITH LODGE FAVOR.
ING BEER AND WINE.
FIGHT IN EARNEST LOOKED
FOR IN SEVERAL DAYS
Move to Send Bill Back to Committee
On Ground That Prohibition and
Other Important Sections Are On-
titutionaI-keIlogg Speaks
Favoring Measure.

Washington, June 30.-The fight in
Congress over congressional control OF
food and other necessities virtually
narrowed to the question of proh1bl-
ton. The house Control bill as
amended by the Senate agricultural
committee, was substituted IN the
Senate for it's original draft, and de-
bate proceeded, Senator Lodge open
ing the prohibition contest with a
speech in favor of continuing beer
and wine. The bill as it now STANDS
would prohibit the manufacture or all
intoxicating beverages, but empower
the President to exempt wines.
Kellogg Supports Bill.
Senators Johnson of California and
Kellogg of Minnesota, delivered pre-
pared speeches on the general feat
ures of the bill, promising it their
support as a war measure.
Lapse of several days in discussion
and delivery of set speeches on 9TH
err provisions before the prohibition
fight develops in earnest is in pros
pect. There is pending a motion by
Senator Hardwick to send the Dill
back to the committee on the ground
that the prohibition and other import
ant sections are unconstitutional.
CIoture Seems Doubtful.
Senate sentiment is said generally
to favor stopping manufacture of dis
titled spirits, so the debate will CEN
ter on beer and wines. Resort for
the first time to the Senate's new
cloture rule in an effort to hasten
action may be attempted. although
there is such marked division OF
opinion over the question of permit
ting brewing to continue that lead
ers say it would be impossible to Sc
cure clOture.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
EIGHT MEN IN LIFE BOAT
KILLED BY U-BOAT SHELLS
Steamer Addah Torpedoed without
Warnng-Men Fired On While
Swimming About.

London, June 3O.-The klder-Demp-
ster steamer Addah was tOrpcdoed
without warning and sunk by a Ger
man submarine June Is. The subna-
rine fired on the captains boat, killing
eight men.
The submarine fired on the master
boat from a distance Of between 3OO
and 400 yards The shot took the
boats stern completely off. Then the
submarine continued firing while the
men were swimming about.
1t fired also on the chief officers
boat. which was pierced by she'll
but nobody was killed, though several
were slightly wounded.
All the survivors were picked up by
a French steamer at 5 o'clock the aft
ernoOn Of June 1G.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
ANY CORN LIFTS OUT,
DOESN'T HURT A BIT!
No fooIishness! Lift your corns
and calIuses off with fingers
It's like magic!

Sore corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind of a corn, can harmlessly be
lifted right out with the fingers if you
apply upon the corn a few drops Of
freezone, says Cincinnati authority.
For little cost one can get small
bottle Of freezone at any drug store,
which will positively rid ones feet Of
every corn or callus without pain.
This simple drug dries the moment
it is applied and does not even irri-
tate the surrounding skin while ap-
plying it or aft rewards.
This announcement will interest
many Of our readers. If your druggist
hasn't any freezone tell him to surely
get a small bottle for you from his
wholesale drug house.-adv.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
Russia Plans War Tax.

Petrograd, June 27.-Bills have been
submitted to the Russian provisional
government dealing with an increase
of as much as 80 per cent in the pro-
gressive tax on incomes exceeding
5000 900, and tax on profits of indus
tries supplying war material of 20 to
80 per cent. The government has in.
structed the minister of supplies to
proceed with the distribution among
the population of cloth. boots, petro-
leum, soap and other necessities at
prices which cover costs of manufac-
sure. transportation and distribution.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
CONSIDERABLE TIME TO ELAPSE
BEFORE AMERICAN FORCES
IN FRANCE CAN BE THROWN
FORWARD INTO TRENCHES.
TOILET FRENCH KNOW
FRIEND IS AT HAND
Plans As To Time of Active Partici'
patton in HostiIities Closely Guard
ed BY War Department-Vast
Problems TO be Worked Out in
Connection With Campaign.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-Complete re-
ports from Major General Pershing
upon the landing of his first expedi-
ton in France are still lacking ana
the War department remains silent
The delay may be accounted LOT ny
the report that General Pershing had
not personally visited the American
encampment.
At the Navy department reports are
awaited from the commander or the
convoy that accomplished without a
marring incident, SO far as known, one
of the greatest tasks ever assigned
naval force.
There is much discussion as to when
the American forces will take over
part OF the great battle line in France
Plans Closely Guarded.
Whatever plans have been made In
this regard are closely guarded. No
official of any branch of the govern
ment would admit having any knoWl-
edge on the subject.
In general way, however, it Is
known that considerable period must
elapse before they can be thrown for
ward into the trenches. Vast prob
lens Of strategic campaigns, OF pollt1-
ca! effects to be sought and OF supply
and supply lines must be worked out
The men, fresh from the tropics or
from the Mexican border must be care
fully acclimated to prevent sickness.
Admittedly the main purpose or
sending the force in the brief period
that was allowed to make ready and
get them across was POLITICAL
Friend Is At Hand.
It is understood to be the sentiment
al rather than practical arguments adj
yanced by members of the French and
British commissions which Influenced
the Washington government in dis
patching General Pershing and his
men.
The great need of the moment as
explained by Marshal JOffre was to
send a force with the flag at once to
show the people Of France, straining
under the great burden of war, that
q friend was at hand.
There will be no letup to the effort
to keep the force now in France fully
supplied with everything an army
needs. When other divisions may be
sent has not been announced. but the
work of making ready is going ahead
day and night in every section or the
country.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
FOUR CLASSES EXEMPT
FROM MILITARY DRAF 7
Certain Beliefs and Those in War
Industries Not Liable.

Washington, June 2S.-Four classes
of men are named as exempt from
military service in the draft regula-
tons to which President Wilson has
given final approval.
These classes are:
Men physically unfit.
Men employed in essential positions
in war industries.
Those with certain religious beliefs.
Men with wives or other relatives
wholly dependent on them for sup
port.
The regulations cover so printed
pages. They will be made public at
a date to be fixed later.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
War Costly to Britain.

London, June 2S.-The total national
expenditure for the nine weeks from
October 8 to December 9 last was a
daily average of 6,615,O00 pounds, says
a statement in detail prepared by An
drew Bonar Law, the chancellor of the
excheQuer, for the House of Commons.
For the five weeks from April 1 to
May 5, 1917, the statement shows the
daily average of expenditure was T.
$4,000 pounds, while for the five
weeks from May 6 to June it was
$4,000 pounds, or about sS7,O00,O0O
in American money.
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
MAY Be ANOTHER BOND ISSUE
SENATE COMMITTEE HAS MAT
TER UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Under Latest Estimates from War Tax
Bill Express Profits Would Yield
Revenue of $3OO,OOO,0Oo.

Washington, June 80. - With revis-
ion of the war tax bill virtually COM
pleted and now totaling $1,449,OO 900
against the S1,S0O,0O0,00O levy Of in
creased taxes adopted by the house,
the senate finance committee has. con-
sidered authorization of additional
bonds.
Senator Stone formally proposed a
bond issue of $5OO,O0O,0OO. The COM
once and to fix the rate to be imposed
on war excess profits probably 16 per
cent.
During committee discussion of the
bond question a larger issue was not
suggested, although with a half bill
lion of bonds Senator Simmons said
the bill still would fall short by $780,
100000 and probably more, Of meeting
the ensuing years expense.
Revenue From Excess Profits.
From excess profits the committee
now plans, under it's latest estimate to
raise $3O0,000,OO0.
An amendment would exempt from
the tax upon individuals, persons; in
office or employment, including that
of a commercial traveller or agent
whose remuneration consists of a
fixed or definite sum, irrespective of
the amount of business done or any
other contingency, and a profession,
the profits Of which depend mainly on
the personal qualifications of the in
dividuals, and in which there is not
required the investment or more than
nominal CaDital
The Tomahawk., 1917-07-05
BAKERS ARE TO COOPERATE
Voluntarily Put Business Under Food
Administration Control.

Washington, June 29.-The coun-
try's bakers have put their industries
voluntarily under the food administra-
ton and assured Herbert C. Hoover
that they would carry out all direc-
tons issued by the administration as
to the conduct of their business.
A representative of the baking in
dustry will be chosen to serve as a
voluntary aide to Mr. Hoover and 200
local committees will be named to
carry out his instructions.
One of the first moves will be to-
ward standardization Of loaves. The
number of styles and sizes will be re-
duced considerably soon.