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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
MAJOR MILLER
QUITS BATTERY
Onece the Life of Camp Sam Keesler
: Quits Military Game and Re-
to Minter City.
Major Miller is no more.

Major Miller IS no more.
The small chap, who measures JUS
little over five feet in height, anc
ENiiso- came to Greenwood 11oT The horn
| ing Of August to enlist in Battery
C, has gone back to his old stamping
ground.
The name given him when he was
baptised = Wesley A. Miller - was
changed the first day he paraded the
grounds Of Camp Sam Keesler, to
major" Miller
During these three weeks he has
been known by no other than the name
Of Major.
There are many peculiar instances
connected with his life at Camp Sam
Keesler and among them is the fact
that he was the only private in the
Battery, who was saluted with the
same efficiency that was shown in sa-
luting a commissioned officer.
Once the Life of Camp.
During the first week in camp it
was generally acknowledged that the
Major was the most well-known man
in camp, next to Capt. Hulen.
He was the idol Of all.
The Captain made him acting or
derly and gave him place at the
sergeant's table.
It is told that Major Miller's seat
at the distinguished place was won
for him one bright morning at break
fast. The young fellow appeared late
ut reveille and when he went over to
the mess tent, all the men were seated
at their respective places.
Major Miller, not to be outdone,
made an effort to take his place at the
officers table and promptly asked the
CAPTAIN to "move over and let him sit
down."
The man that told this story did not
say anything about the expression on
Battery Commanders face, but did
relate that the Major was asked to go
over to the sergeants' table and call
for a square meal.
Jim Couldn't Be Found.
Two days after this occurance, ac-
cording to all information on the sub
ject, Major Miller appeared before
Capt. Hulen and related to him that
he was sick.
Report to the gymnasium said
the Captain.
The hero then saluted in soldier
like manner and was off.
He appeared in the officers Office
some three hours later
His face carried weary look; pres
piration was flowing from his brow;
his voice was hoarse and he looked
as if he had been chasing rabbit ac-
ross the camp grounds for amusement.
Major Miller managed to draw his
right hand up to his head-gear, until
the fore finger touched the brim, then
with weak snap, he bruoght it down
again.
The Captain returned the salute.
"Sir,' said the lad, II have been all
z
over the camp and ! can't find that
fellow Jim Nasium nowhere" n
Capt. Hulen then defined the word
gymnasium, and told him that all sick
men were to report there.
Back to Mintcr City.
II was IN the same manner thAt
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
BRITISH DROP BOMBS.
Associated Press

LONDON, August 81 Another
bombing expedition was made over
Belgium Saturday night by British
aviators, according to today's report.
The British airmen were commended
snstheir fights. and many bombs were
dropped. One British machine is re-
ported missing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
Progress of Large War Bond Bill Halt
ed Temporarily.
ASSOCIATED Press)

(ASSOclated PresS)
WASHINGTON, August 27-Secre-
tary Daniels expects to submit to
Congress this week estimates for three
hundred and fifty million dollars worth
of great destroyers.
When these destroyers are complet-
ed, America can boast of being the
leader of the world in ships of that
type. r"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
CATHOLICS PLEDGE SUPPORT.
ASSOCIATED Press)

KANSAS CITY, Kans., August n.
The Catholics have pledged their
support for America with "undeviat-
ing loyalty" throughout the war.
That pledge was given here today
BY President whailep, Of New York.
in the annual address before the open
ing session Of the American Fedora
tion Of the Catholic Societies. He said
that the question would be on patriot
ism, men and women and religion.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
MONDAY
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York 2S Points Up at Close To-
day and New Orleans Closed
at Is Up.

The New York, cotton market was
up twenty-eight points at the close
this afternoon and New Orleans closed
at Is points up.
Spots at New York were 10 points
of and $50 off at New Orleans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
AME CAN KILLED.

(Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, August 27-An-
nouncement was made here today of
the death of George Manley, machin-
lists made of the Naval Aeronautical
Corps, who was killed on the French
Front.
Manley was killed in an airplane &C.
cident. He was a native Of Maple
wood, N. J.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
TAKE FEW PRISONERS.
ASSOCIATED Press)

LONDON, August 27-A successful
trench raid was made by the British
East of Osttaverne, about mile
Northwest of Wytschaete early today
A few prisoners were secured.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
GERMANS FORCED OUT.
Associated Press)

BERLIN, August 27-The Germans
were forced out of Beamount, on the
Verdun Front in yesterdays fighting.
But they subsequently departed the
village and wooded sections, the war
office announces. Fighting in that Sec
tor continues.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
GEN. POYOSOSSKI KILLED.
" ASSOCIATED Press

LONDON, August 27-General Poy-
ososki, commander of the Russian
Division, fell valiantly amidst his SOL
diers during the fighting at Seret
River ,Moldovia, according to an an
nouncement from the Roumanian war
office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
CANADIAN CASUALTY LIST.
2 /AScoo;atnd proca\

(AssOciated Press)
OTTAWA, August 27--Results Of
the heavy fighting of the Canadians
at the front, reflected casualty lists to-
taling over 1000 for the weekend.
Noon lists for today numbers 327, Of
whom 10 were killed in action and 80
died of wounds.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
SAY AUSTRIANS RETIRE.
(Associated Press)

LONDON, August 27-Reports from
Austrian army headquarters say that
Austrian troop fighting North Of Cor
izia on the Izonzo Front, have now re-
tired, says a dispatch from Amster-
dam.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
BILL HALTED.
(Associated Pres)

WASHINGTON, August 27-Prog-
ress Of the $11, 1,538,945,000 war bonds
and certificate bill in the House by the
Ways and Means Committee was halt
ed temporarily by the absence Of Sec
retary McAdoo today, who will explain
the measure.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
sECOND CAMP 10 OPEN.
A. (Associated preSi)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, August 81.
The second sofacers' camp viii begin
actual work Wednesday ct Fort Ogls.
thorpe, With On spsollmsnt q $500.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER

T. MISSISSIPPI-Fair Monday and
probably Tuesday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27

ATTACK FAILS.
ASSOCIATED Press)
PETROGRAD, August 27-Austro-
German attacks along the Roumanian
position south Of Onna last night were
repulsed, the war office announces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
UNITED STATES DEPAKTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Aug. II, 1917. .
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at Z A. M.
Temperature: Highest SO degrees
Lowest 81 degrees
At I am. 50 degrees
Precipitation 80. 600 inches
River Stags,7 am 3.6 feet
Change In "a hours-fall O.l feet
J. H., STEPHEN,
Local obssrvsr.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27

Why not let The Daily Common
wealth visit your home every after
office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27
.PIE. DAY" EVERY TUESDAY.

According to one Of the ladies on
the committee, an idea seems to pre-
vail that "Pie Day" for the soldiers
encamped here was to be held only
on one Tuesday.
"Pie Day. is supposed to be every
Tuesday in the week just as long as
the Battery remains in Greenwood.
Those interested in the members of
the Battery should remember that
"Pie Day" is always looked forward
to by the boys and that they appre-
ciate the efforts of the ladies of the
city.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-27

NEW YORK MARKET.
Open High Low Close Close
Dro,.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
HE CITY MANAGER

Section powers o city manager in oude the following:
 that the laws ordinances
 continue discontinue division from him necessary to departments, appointments He shall all subordinate and employees.
 exercise all such departments divisions that hereafter be which shall be sub supervision of the city
 To conditions and public utility faithfully kept and performed knowledge thereof call the the city who hereby required steps the
 all meetings the commission with the right part II discussions but having
 o adoption such urcsa IS he may necessary eypedient fully financial condition needs the city,
 70 doings his office commission nualy commissioners synopsis of reports publication.
 commissioners fully advised to the needs December of each careful the appropriations required during the next en- the conducting of the department of the his
 repair all city buildings and to purchase al sup plies every department of the city.
 O0 To perform other duties may be prescribed y ts ordinance resolution in effect or which hereafter be enacted.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

most important features. Judge Woot- ion slater that positively he would not be a candidate for place under the new measure. The resume Of the bill is as follows:
 Section one merely designates the cities under which the bill may be made applicable by population.
 Section two provides for a general city election for mayor aud four com. nissioners forty days after passage of the bill An elimination primary is to be held the second Tuesday preced- ing the first general election. Candl- dates for nomination at the primary election shall ten days prior thereto file a pledge with the city clerk stat iug his familiarity with the corrupt practice act, and his intention to com ply with its provisions. All subse- quent general elections are held on the second Tuesday of April of the year in which vacancies take place,
 Section three provides that all the law applicable in cities of the first
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

New York sFeb 2i-Mayor Mitchell tonight instructed the police, health and charities departments to make d thorough investigation of food condi' tons throughout the greater city and report to him Friday, when he VIII place before the board of estimates request of east side housewives that $l000,00O be appropriated by the city 10 buy food for distribution at reason able prices
 This action by the mayor followed a resumption of rioting among house wives in various parts of the city ana 6 visit to him by a commute or "o men ,gho declared rneir children were starving because of the high cost Oi toodstutfs
 The mayor informed the three de partments that he wanted first hand information regarding the situation which was represented to him by the housewives as calling for immedia,e relief His instructions were to obtain all possible data.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
President to Go Before
 Congress This Week
Vigorous Demand Made on Ger many for Release of Prisoners on
 Prize Ship drroWda1e.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The general ly accepted idea that President Wilson will address congress again on the German crisis before the end of next week, virtually was confirmed today m official quarters. There was no all nouncement and it was said that the president still was considering his next stop but officials pointed out the necessity of congress making provl- sion for any emergency which might arise after adjournment and explain ed that the president would ask not for declaration of war. but merely authority to protect American rights
 The president. it was reiterated, ls just as anxious as any member of tho senate or house to avoid war although determined that rights of the United States be respected. One of his req sons for desiring action by congress now instead of risking the necessity for a special session was said to be a belief that call for an extra session in an emergency might result in dan gerous excitement.
 It was revealed that on Monday a vigorous demand for the release of the American prisoners on the prize ship Yarrowdale was forwarded to Berlin and it is fully expected that the de- mand will be complied with.
 Tn the face of reports on the atti- ]
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

Yesterday morning Governor Brough signed the new legislative act which gives Hot Springs commission form of government under the city man ager' plan, which Is one of the most progressive methods that have been put into vogue by any of the cities in this country The bill had the approy- al of the bar association Of this city, and the Rotary Club lt was passed Ieithout opposition ln the legislature, and yesterday was signed and is now a law. 1t renders invalid the recent primary election because this provides for nonpart.san government, and not alone is a candidate deprived of party endorsement but he may not make any appeal for support in his behalf other than is provided in the act or he will be thrown out of office should he be a winner.
 The bill was yesterday gone over carefully by Judge Hartley Wootton, who is familiar with it's provisions, and a resume made up in brief of it's
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

Are you ready for the greatest crowd Hot Springs has ever received and entertained?
 The advance guard of New Orleans tourists, men and women from all parts of the United States who have been in attendance at the race meet ing in that city and who went to New Orleans for the great Mardi Gras ceremony, are now on their way to the valley of vapors." They will be here this morning; others will arrive later in the afternoon. and still others are coming on the later trains at night
 The New Orleans-Hot Springs spe. cials, according to information re- cetved by local agents and officials of both the Rock Island and the Iron Mountain railroads, have added from two to three extra sleepers. It will be record breaking trains in every re speCt This, understand, is not for to. day only. There are thousands of per son down there who could not get accommodations on trains leaving there yesterday. They vii, come to- morrow and Saturday, while the book ing arrangements. for Sunday arrivals show, if anything, an increase in tour ist patronage. Men who are compet. ent to make predictions state that this is one season that Hot Springs will never forget where patronage is concerned. It will break all records.
 Probably the first of the specials from New Orleans that will reach this city will arrive over the Rock Island lines It is due to pull in at the local depot at o'clock this morning, but patronage out of New Oricans has been so heavy that this train may be late in getting here. 1t should, how ever, reach this city no later than 9 o'clock.
 Coming over the Iron Mountain
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
Food Situation in
 New York Acute
Mayor Mitchell Orders q Thorough In0eStigation Of Conditions
 in the City.

The riotng of housewives today, while milder in form than that of yes terday, extended to terminal piers of railroads, where it had been reported several hundred carloads of vegetables chiefly potatoes and onions, were be Ing withheld from the markets. Ia Brooklyn, where q cruNd of ansy wo men stormed a market place. several policemen were roughly handled and had to call for reserves to rescue them.
 "We are not criminals" the women shouted when the reserves attempted to disperse them. We want bread
 The department of health began is suing bulletins today containing sug sestions desighed to aid housewives in meeting the present high prices The first of the bulletins pointed out that q pound Pof rice costs 6 cents and contains lr40 food units. whereas T pound of ptatoes costs cents and contains Qaiy 31o food units
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

1 tude of Germany aud Austria Hungary most officials think the time rapidly is approaching when diplomatic relations with the latter country will be broken
 and steps taken to protect American merchantmen desiring to pass through
 the dangerous area.
 There still is a disposition on the
 part Of state departments officials not to discuss the Austrian situation. No ground for any hope that the Vienna government will repudiate Germany's position is to be found. how ever. So far as can be learned. no re- ply 10 the note from the United States inquiring for a clear statement of Austria's attitude has been receiy- cd
 A delayed communication from the German foreign office was delivered to the department today. IL was dis patched from Berlin and contained q request for information concerning tho welfare and treatment of German of ficials and nationals in the United States.
 State department officials said that inasmucn as developments subse- auent to the time the communication vas prepared already had explained he situation, no reply would be necess iary.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
SHERIFF AND BLO0DHOUNDS
 FAILED TD JET ON A CLUE ]
In One of the Shoes of the Dead Man Was $175 in Money Which the Mur. derers oVerlooked-5ody Was Found Yesterday Morning When It Had Laid Through the Night.

Lonoke, Ark, Feb 2l.--The body of was found lying on the doorstep of the home where he roomed early this morning. His skull had been crushed with the iron randle taken from a pump in the yard. It is believed that robbery was the motive as the dead man was known to carry large sums
 In one of his shoes was $175 in cur
 rency and in the other were checks for large amount, which the slayer evidently had overlooked There ~as no money in the dead mans clothing.
 It is believed that he was struck down as he was about to enter the house.
 Sheriff Swain and a posse with hloodhound5 returned here tonight. The dogs followed a trail for several miles and then stopped. The dead , man is the father of the Rev. Benja- min Fox, pastor of Central Baptist church of Memphis, Tenn.
 Nearby, in the yard, was found the
 pump handle, smeared with blood. aud hith of hair were found. Officers have no clew but that tho slayer used it to strike down his victim. It is ! their only clue, although it Is believ-
 ed robbery might have been the mo- tive. Mir. Cox was known to Carry large sums of money and to keep vir. tually all his earnings in his house. Mir. and ixNs. Ienner Mann. with
 whom MT. Cox'>gesided, were asleel -.m. T when the murder iwas discovered They knew nothinA of MT. Cox's ~ senee Hsn the Il SC iatess esss.:s. .stocu night. Bloodhounds from E,e s.a,a eonpicf farm at Tucker were Aut on tho trail shortly before noonl Sheriff Pat Swain having made tho trip for the dogs
 The hounds almost immediately struck a trail and shortly after noon were leading the officers directly
 north from the scene of the muruer. toward the town limits.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

indefinitely postpone nationwide pro hibton
 Disti,lers and whi.key dealers, on the other hand, were vigorously op- posed to the proposal.
 Southern representatives who vot- ed for the senate bone dry" amend ment to the postal bill in the house today included Aswell Morgan, Wat kins and Wilson Louisiana; Black, Buchanan, Burgess, Callaway, Davis. Dies, Eagle, Garner Gregg Hardy MoI.emore, Reyburn Slayden, Smith, Stephens, Summers and Young. Texas, Caraway, Goodwin Jacoway, Oldfield, Taylor. Tillman and Wingo. Arkaa- sas; Davenport, Hastings, Carter, Thompson Ferr.ss, Morgan and Me Clintick. Oklahoma.
 Democrats voting against the included Dupre, Estopinal and Lazaro. Louisiana, and Henry of Texas.
 Marint. Louisiana, progressive, yot- ed against the amendment.
 Representative Murray, democrat 0l Oklahoma, was absent
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22

Chicago, Feb 21.--Ai, appeal to President Wilson and congress to take the car shortage situation out of the bands of the railroads and of the In terstate Commerce Commission. as might be done in time of war. and place 1t in the hands of a body with dictorial powers for the time beng will be sent by the Chicago Board ot Trade, unless action adeauate to re- live the situation has been taken by Friday, next. This was authoritative. ly stated today
 In public statement made this aft ernoon by J. P. Griffin. president of the Chicago Board of Trade, 1t is as- serted that in addition to 40,O00,O0O bushels of grain in Chicago awaiting sEipnent, there are from fifty to seeyntyfiye millions more in country elevators held up because of the con sestion here.
 'I have no hesitancy in stating that i both the commission ani the railroads have entirely lost grasp of the situa- ton" stated Mr. Griffin. "As a mat. ter of fact the intervention of the In terstate Commerce Commission has been harmful rather than otherwise. and the method of relief insisted upon or offered by them has been fanciful and without any substantial results. ," The statement asserts that unless a remedy is found the demoralizat ton will extend to all commodities. MT Griffin said that grain is today the cheapest food commodity in the world. He said that prices here at present are but 20 per cent above the level, which has ruled during the war, while potatoes and produce generally are selling from 200 to 1000 per cent higher than the level of year ago. " "The distress at consuming points, % he continued" is clearly demonstrated hy the prices prevailing for spot grain"
 His attention was invited to the of ficial statement of tho car shortage of the country.
 'i don't know just what the figures 1 mean" he said, but I do know that We could use 2O,OO0 cars in Chicago right now"
 Telegrams along tha lines given in his statement were sent by Mir. Grlf-
 in to presidents of eastern railroads and to the Interstate Commerce Com
 nl!seion earlier in the day. in these
 he asserted, among other things. tha,
 continuance of the present situation
 will lead t0 the danger of anarchy and l rioting. lie asserted that the root oi tbe trouble lies in the use of a dispor 1 tionate number or cars on eastern
 roads for carrying manufactured arti c;es bringing the railr pads a higher
 revenue than grain and foodstuffs. He
 said thaS munitions of war formed
 trly q part of two or three hundred
 articles which were given preference
 In the matter of cars.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
MOST ADVANCED STEP EVER TAKEN BY UNITED STATES ON
 THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
PREVENTS SHIPMENTS
 INTO DRY" STATES

Vote Of the Mesure Was 231 to 72, and the Bill Having Passed Senate Will Go to the President for His Sigma ture and be aw in Very Few Days.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
URGED TO TAKE THE MATTER OUT OF HANDS OF THE RAIL.
 ROADS AND COMMISSION
BODY WITH DICTORIAL
 POWERS IS URGED

Intervention of Interstate Commerce Commission Declared By President Of Chicago Board of Trade to Have Been Fanciful and Without Any Sub. stantiaI Results.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
DETAILS IF CITY MANAGER
 COMMISSION FORM ADOPTED
Hot Springs to Have Nonpartisian City Administration Under New
 Plan in April.

Resume of the Important Features of the New Plan of City Government That Will Be in Vo- que Shows Some Very Favorable Innovations From the Old Form of City Government
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
HEAVY TRAINS REPORTED ON ROCK ISLAND AND IRON
 MOUNTAIN RAILROADS.
INCREASED PATRONAGE ID
 ATTEND RACE MEETING

Reports From New Orleans Received In Hot Springs Last Night Indicate Thousands From That City Are
 Headed for This Resort, Assuring City's Record Breaking Patronage.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-02-22
WEATHE E F
 FORE ( 4 . '

FORECAST FOR ARKANSAS - THURSDAY FAIR, WARMER IN NORTH PORTION; FRIDAY FAIR.