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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Msssanss Sent BY AIarmlsts.

Copenhagen.-The German govern
ment's attitude in endeavoring to in
duce Ambassador Gerard to sign a
protocol, reaffirming the old-time
treaties with the United States re-
garding mutual protection of nationals
in case of hostilities and the hints OF
possible detention Of newspapermen
as hostages, undoubtedly was infu'
enced by alarmist dispatches from the
United States regarding treatment OF
German citizens and property there.
correspondent who left Berlin satur'
day morning states from Copenhagen
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Thousands of Cars of Grain Tied up

Chicago.-Thousands of cars loaded
with grain are marOoned in blockaded
railroad yards in Chicago and at al
most every large terminal point in the
United States east of the Missouri
river. 1t is almost impossible to move
them. That condition was revealed
after an investigation. The Rosen-
baum Grain Company has closed five
large elevators in Chicago, owing to
inability to move grain, either into or
out of them.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
lived in one Room az Years,

Croydon, England, has lost by death
a trader who, in an interesting way,
carried on the trading traditions of
the past. He was Robert Brain, who
died at eighty-five years old in room
over the little Old-fashiOned shop in
which he had lived for 80 years. Mr..
Brain was reputed to be the largest
individual ratepayer in the borough,
paying the corporation about $500 a
ycar.-LondOn Chronicle.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
BLAST KILLS 200 WORKERS
Victims of Dynamite Factory ExpIo-
sion In Germany Mostly Women
Blast at LouVain.

Amsterdam, Feb. 8-A dynamite
factory at Schlebusch, near Cologne,
was blown up on January y, causing
the death of POO persons, mostly wOm-
en-. An explosion last Thursday on the
railway between Aix-La- -Chapelle and
LOuvain caused the death or injury of
26 Belgian wOrkmen.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
BRITISH WARSHIP IS SUNK
Only Five Saved When British De-
stroyer Hits Mine in the
English Channel.

London, Feb. IA British torpedo
boat destroyer of an older type, the
British admiralty announced on FRI
day struck mine in the English chan
mel on Thursday night and sank. All
of the officers and crew except five
were lost.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Famous Resort Swept BY Flames.

West Baden, Ind.-Fire destroyed In
one hour and half the hospital, opera
house, bottling works and bowling al
leys, which occupied large frame an
mex to the West Baden Springs Hotel.
The loss, it is believed, will reach
$2E, 900.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Wilson Adds to National Forest.

Washington, Feb. 12.-President
Wilson has signed a proclamation add
ing to the Whitman national forest in
Oregon $4,000 acres on the divide be-
tween the John Day, Powder and
Burnt rivers
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

Chicago.--A regiment Of engineers
for the Illinois National Guard will be
furnished by a group Of business men
who met at the Union League Club.
New York has now the only regiment
of engineers in the National Guard or.
ganization of the United States.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

Washington, Feb. 12-An immediate
increase from to ~ cents Il pound in
the postage rates on newspapers and
periodicals for this year and to ,
cents a pound next year is provided
in the pOst-Ofiice appropriation bill.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
British lake orandeourt.

London, Feb. 10.-The war official
report says: "AS result of our con-
tinuous pressure on both banks of the
Ancre river, the enemy has heen forced
to evacuate the village Of GrNndcourt,
which Is entirely In our possession.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Poor Fellow Had to Walk.

"Tell me of your early educational
hardships."
"Well, we lived seven blocks from a
Carnegie library, and we had no auto
mobile. e."-LOuisville Courier-JOurnal..
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
MEETING CALLED BY KAISER
SUPPOSEDLY FOR DISCUS
SION OF UNDERSEA
WARFARE
NEUTRALS CONSIDERED
War With United States Is EX-
peCted In Berlin Submarine
Crews To Protect Vessels
Owned BY NOnbeIIigerents If
Possible To Do So Without
Placing U-BOats In Danger

Western Newspaper Union News Service
London.-A conference has been
called by Emperor William, supposed
ly for discussion of the undersea war
fare as it affects neutrals, says a dis
patch from the correspondent at Am
sterdam of the Exchange Telegraph
Company.
The message, as received here, says
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg and army
and navy commanders will take part
in the discussion. The correspondent
ventures the prediction that the meet
ing may mean a modification of the
recent proposals for carrying on an
extended U-boat warfare.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
VIII Convoy Vessels.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 1O.-Brit-
ish steamers carrying munitions of war
are assembling In the Atlantic ocean
off the Virginia capes and will be con-
voyed TO England by a British war
ship, according to information here.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Fulton to Box Willard.

Albany, N. y, Feb. 12.-An agree
ment for a ten-round boxing bout be-
tween Jess Willard, worlds heavy
weight champion, and Fred Fulton, at
Madison Square garden, New York,
March 26, was announced here.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
French Bomb Lahr.

Paris, Feb. 10.-German military es-
adjustments at Lahr, in the Grand
Duchy Of Baden, We're bOmbarded by
French airmen on Tuesday night, the
French war office announced in Its Of
ticial statement.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

'That parrot / bought uses violent
language"
Lady" replied the dealer, 81 won't
deny that he does swear some. But
you must give him credit for the fact
that he doesn't drink or gamble"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

Washington, Feb. 12.-The senate
rules committee decided to recommend
the employment of so additional pO-
licemen to guard the capitol against
bomb plots. feared as result of the
German crisis.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

Shanghai.--The East Aslatic Lloyd's
announces officially that the German
Oversees News Agency service from
New York, which cost $4,000 gold
monthly, has been suspended.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
IoVaI to u. S.

Philadelphia, Feb. 10.-LOyalty to
the United States in event of war with
Germany was pledged by the national
committee of the National German
American alliance, representing 3,OOO,-
600 members, at secret meeting.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Italian Shin Anround.

London.--Lloyds Shipping Agency
reports the Italian bark Luiginag, OF
1.7O0 tons, is aground and total loss
The Captain and 20 men were lost.
Five men were saved.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Jewish peIeuates Protest.

New York.-Delegates attending a
convention of the National Workmen's
Committee on Jewish Rights, which
just opened here, voted against the
United States becoming involved in
the European war. The delegates rep
resent 100000 Jewish workers.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
Picked the Riaht Spot.

II see where q rich man has built .
lake and flower garden on top Of an
apartment house."
'.That would be just the place for
truck garden"
"Why?"
II don't see how the neighbOr's
chickens could ever get up there"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a hxative-three for a cathartic.-Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

The actuality of today seldom looks
IS good us the theory Of Yesterday.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15

Granulated Eyelids, Sites. Infamed Eyes
relieved over night by Roman Eye Balsam.
One trial proves Its merit Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-02-15
$4,4S2.18 $4,4S2.1S

Net profit after paying for
farm and all cost of opera
ton .$2,472.67
Advertisement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
J. z. GEORGE CHAPTER MEETING.
From thursdays Daily


The J. Q. George Chapter, U. D. c.,
held it's regular April meeting at the
Confederate Memorial Building yes
terday afternoon at two o'clock.
Plans for the coming convention were
discussed at length. The following
delegates were elected to represent
the chapter at tho convention in May.
Mrs. W. NJ. Wilmington by virtue Of
office as President, Mrs. S. R. Keesler,
Mrs. c. Dunn, Mrs. T. r. Henderson,
Mrs. c. E. Wright. Mrs. Monroe Nc
Clurg, Mrs. D. S. Jones, Mrs. J. C.
Crowe'l
The chapter voted to present the
Battery being organized in Green
wood with a flag.
Two new members were received.
Mrs. Leftwich and Mrs. McCleskey.
The Historical program consisted OF
a discussion Of "Ocigin of Flag Day
and History of Flags" led by Mrs.
McClurg. Appropriate readings were
given by Mary Carrot and Mary
Blanche Ellington.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostesses, Mesdames Brown,
Gregory, Hemingway and Worley.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
LOVELY DINNER DANCE.
lFrom THURSDAYS Daily)

N IOIn thursday . Ddlly
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Marye,and Mrs.
Emma Marye entertained at their
magnificent home on River Front last
evening with a lovely Dinner Dance
complimenting the popular bride and
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis D. Pepper.
This pretty home never looked more
attractive than on this occasion when
it had on it's Easter attire with pleas
ing effect. The dining room table
was beautiful with yellow and white
color scheme, having for its center
piece an exquisite silver ase of IAN
AIRY Spanish iris and graceful ferns.
Sailed nuts were in yellow cups, the
place cards were pretty little para
:sols, and the souvenirs were NINA
ture colonial corsage boquets. The
rich linen, rare silver and sparkling
cut glass, with the handsomely gown
ed ladies and their gallant beaux,
made a most beautiful picture for an
elaborate six course dinner.
After dinner dancing was INDUCED
in, the following couples enjoyed the
gracious hospitality of the host and
and hostesses: Mr.. and Mrs. Louis D
Pepper, Miss Fearn Hogeland ano
Guy Henry, Miss Emma Jones Hard
ing and Hannis Stoddard, Miss Rebee'
Ca Harris and Harper Stoddard, Mis-:
Josephine Kirby and Willard Harding
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
LONESOME.

| am waiting for you sweetheart,
where the f~ireflies fill the air;
l am listening, dearie, listening for
your footsteps everywhere;
l am waiting, while the twilight
m a~-creeping from the west,
And the night bird whispers softly to
the rose at it's breast.
/ have waited, watched and wondered,
with a lonely aching heart,
And each rustling leaf around me
makes my eager pulses start;
l am hungry for your kisses, hungry
for your eyes of blue,
Lonely for YOU arms around me; hun
cry, hungry just for you.
I'm so lonesome, dearie, lonesome, if
you only could but know
How l miss you in the evening, when
the lights burn dim and low,
Then I'm sure you'd be returning to
your dollies and to me,
Listening to the "Old Fox" stories az
you sit upon my knee.
WILL D. MUSE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
SELLING CRYPTS IN MAUsoI.-
EUM.
(From Tuesdays D.;,v,

Mr.. Leroy Perkins, re-presentino
Inc Modern Mausoleum Co., of Mis-,
sisslppi and Louisiana, is in thu c;ty
seiilng crypts in a community man.
soieum to be erected by his company
IN the !. 0. Q. F. Cemetery here.
Ihe building to be erected here will,
contain 500 crypts and will be modern
every particular. This modern
ra,ace OF the Dead" will fill a long
neede want in the cemetery here
Inc building will have a chapel which
VIII be used for the funeral servi-
ces and dedication services when need
ed.
The mausoleum to be erected her.
ana the n now being erected at
Clarksdale are the first two to he
erected in this state. Others prob
ably will be erected in the other cities
of the state soon,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
GOES TO WEST POINT.
(From Tuesdays Daily)


Mr.. Dave Mclean, who a few weeks
ago went to Little Rock, Ark, to
stand his examination for entrance to
West Point Military Academy, having
secured an alternate appointment
from Congressman Ben G.. Humph-
reys, this morning received a message
from Representative Humphreys that
his principal had not shown up and the
appointment was his. Mr.. Mclean
does not know just when he will leave
for West Point. He is receiving the
congratulations of his friends upon
his successful preliminary examina-
ton and appointment. He is a first
class young man of sterling habits and
will make "Uncle Sam" a good officer.
He is a son of DIR. j. l.. Mclean of this
city and a nephew Of Judge George A.
Mclean of Winona.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
DEATH OF MRS. COCKRELL.

The friends of Messrs. n. L. and
T. B. Cockrell will learn with regret
and deep sympathy of the death of
their mother, Mrs. Cockrell, late yes
terday afternoon at Lake Henry, the
plantation home of Mr.. n. l.. Cockrell.
The remains were brought to Green
wood this afternoon for interment in
the Odd Fellows cemetery. The fun
eral was held at the cemetery, DR..
Joseph Rennie, conducting the last sad
rites ove the body.
Numerous beautiful floral offerings
were banked upon the mound after
the mortal remains were laid to rest,
testifying to the love and esteem the
departed one was held in the hearts
of her relatives and friends,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
THE GRADUATING CLASS ENTER
TANNED BY MR.. AND MRS.
SAUNDERS.
(From Tuesdays Daily

On last Saturday e enlng Mr.. and
Graduating Glass of the City High
School with an elaborate six o'clock
dinner. This is a beautiful annual
custom of Mr.. and Mrs. Saunders that
this class of honor anticipate with a
great deal Of pleasure, and on this
occasion the hostess seemed to excel
all other anniversary dinners. The
reception hall was made bright and
attractive with wisteria in graceful
baskets. The parlors were adorned
in Easter lilies and was an ideal place
for these young girls and boys to
mingle together.
In the dining where the climax was
reached, was a most beautiful picture.
The large round banquet table, which
seated "a guests was a pretty scene
In the center of the table was a beau
tiful artificial lake, with ducks swim
ming in same, and the edge bordered
with natural growing grass with
chickens and rabbits peeping from the
grass. In the center of the lake was a
little island with jonquils and ferns
growing in beautiful effect. The chan
delier was draped in yellow tulle with
green smilax suspended in shower eff
feet with little chickens, and the
streams were caught at each place
With a unique favor for each girl and
BOY. The little bonbon baskets were
illed with sugar coated almonds to
~epresent eggs and a little chicken
vas perched on each nest. A lovely
i've course dinner was faultlessly
erved, the easter colors and idea be-
ng effectively used throughout the
course. The ice cream represented
IN egg with a little yellow chicken
bursting forth from same.
Too much praise cannot be given
This lovely affair and the girls and
boys will never forget the enjoyable
evening spent with the beloved Sup
e~rintendent and his charming wife.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
SCHOOL GROUNDS THE SCENE
OF ODD EVENT.
(From Mondays Daily)

STAOAu VAOLu0y , D6l1yy
We have often heard of the great
kite contest the people of China hold
on the Chinese New Year, where
Dragons and all sorts of monster
kites can be see floating in the air,
but the strangest event that Missis-
sippi has ever witnessed was the Y. M.
c. A. Kite and Aeroplane Contest held
Saturday afternoon on the School
Grounds. S~hip-kites, Tandem-kites,
Box-kites, Chinese J~unk-kites, Star
kites. and many others that would be
hard to name were seer all floating in
the air at the same time. The Tug of
War Contest between the kites hreugh
many a scream from the audience.
Two kites, usually big one, were sent
up in the air at once and the STRINGS
tied together over a big pulley, First
one weule pull the ether down a little
ways and then the other would have
its turn. Merritt Hagan won this
event with a Chinese Junk-kite much
to the surprise of everyone there, for
some of the kites we're made of cloth
and prepared especially for this event.
Charles Sims won the Novelty con-
test with his Star-kite and also
Charles won the Quarter=miie dash.
Merritt Hagan not only won the Tug
of Wal but also won the Distance Fly
ing Contest. David Sinclair won the
Self Propelled Aeroplane Event, and
Finley Hayden won the Plain Kite
Event.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
MERCHANTS TO CLOSE EVERY
DAY AT $50 p. Nj.

We, the undersigned Merchants.
agree to close u places of business
every evening at $50 O'Clock (~except-
ing Saturdays beginning TODAY. and
cohtlnulng this way until business
Justiies keeping later hours.
I. c. Saunders. ,
Bernstein Co. =
D. c. Petest & Bro.
Abe kantor.
j. Kantor.
Stern Bros.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEETING.
(From FRIDAYS Dailv)

(From Fridays Daily
The Kings Daughters Circle held
their regular monthly meeting at the
Memorial Building yesterday after
noon. An interesting and profitable
session was held, much business of i'm
~portance was transacted. They will
take up the Chautauqua for their next
work, and have made arrangements
for a splendid Lyceum Course for the
fall and winter. A committee was
also named to. make plans for q Fair
this fall which promises to be the
LARGEST thing of its kind ever given
in Greenwood and Leflore County. A
resolution was passed endorsing the
steps taken for q Red Cross Class in
Greenwood and pledging their coop
GRAFTON and help Delegates e APP
pointed to represent the circle at the
State Convention which meets At Hat
tesburg, April q. Is and 18th. Is
4ollowss Mrs.T.F +. Steele, Mn.AM. A.
;Mothershend, Mn. stzDthsr, Mrs. 81.
Hagan, Mr.. Sunptor Gillespie,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
VARDAMAN IN BAD.
Burned in Efigy by Meridian High
School Bows.

Meridian, Miss, April 5-During
the 0 recess today so or more
Meridian High School boys construct
ed a rude efigy, labelled it "Varda-
man." carried it with hootings and
yells about the campus and then
burned it.. The demonstration tool,
place while the school officials and
teachers were at dinner and was with
out their knowledge,
National Flag day was observed at
the High School during the forenoon
and much enthusiasm was aroused
among the students.
The fires of patriotism were started
by morning newspaper reports from
Washington regarding the Estate of
war; vote Of the Senate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
ENTERTAINED BRIDGE CLUB.
(From Saturdays Daily

(From Saturdays Daily
Mrs. A. Bernstein was the charming
hostess on yesterday afternoon of the
Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club. The
home was decorated in violets and
blooming plants.
After the game, the guests were
invited into the dining roo where a
beautiful violet luncheon was served.
A pretty basket held quantities of this
fragrant and lovely flower for its
centerpiece and violets were strewn
over the handsome white damask, and
the same pretty idea was carried out
in each course.
Mrs. A. Kantor won the first prize
and Mrs. A. Weller drew the conso-
lation. Beautiful guest prizes were
presented to Miss Ida Cohn and Mrs.
Sam Levin, of Chicago.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
ROAD MEETING AT SCHLATER.
tFrom Mondays Daily

Friday right, March Both. the tax
payers of Beat 2 held a large and en-
thuslastic road meeting at Schlater,
There were also many present from
other Beats. Planter R. H. Barrett
called the meeting to order. County
Attorney Means Johnston was elected
chairman and j. M. Johnston, secre-
tary. Among the prominent people
present and participating were Messrs.
Ed, Dave and Frank Jones, Can't. An
derson, E. H. Schlater, DR.. w. D. Will
son and others. Mayor Ely and Attor-
ney ]. W. Bradford, of Itta Bena, up-
on request, expressed their views of
the road proposition. The feeling ex-
pressed by all present was unanimous
for gravel and a :arge mileage of
roads, and Resolutions were adopted
Without dissent urging the board of
supervisors to so Use the !.and issue.
All citizens of Beat : present signed
the resolutions of b.. v. D. wilson,
Ed, Jones and l.. S. Rogers rreYe az
pointed to circulate the peti.Ion among.
the other taxpayers. Practically ev-
cry taxpayer in the beat signed it.
deans Johnston was authorized to UNI
lite with j. w Bradford from Beat 4
IN the presentation of the petitions
of the several Beats to the ~supervis-
ors last Monday.
Messrs. R. H. Barrett, Dave Jones,
and Eli Ethridge were named as a
committee to call upon Oscar Bledsoe,
member of the advisory committee for
that beat, and acquaint him with the
wishes of the people that he might
comply therewith.-Itta Bena Times,
7th inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
EMPLOYEES SHARE PROFITS.

New York, April 10-(By Uni.
Associated Press)-A profit sharing
plan which Cluett, Peabody & Com
pany. Inc, has had under considera-
tor for many months, was put into
effect today. All of the employees,
both of the manufacturing and sales
departments share in the plan.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11

Ernm rridavs DaiIvl

Miss Irene Granthann, OF McCarIey,
and Mr. ". NJ .6aykendall, Of Bolivar
County, we're united il marriage in
this city at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Turner, on West Church
street, yesterday evening at 6 o'clock
Rev. j. r. Hughes officiating.
The Daily Commonwealth unites
with the friends of the happy couple
in extending II them congratulations
and best wishes for them a long and
useful married life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Miss Pauline Eurparee Of Philip,
and tr. John s. Sulsen Of this city,
were happily married yesterday after
Don at five O'Clock, in the parlors of
the Hotel Irwin, N1y, j, 4. Hall, pas
tor of the Frs Methodist church, of
|fciat;ng. The Daily Commonwealth
joins their many friends in extending
best wishes for a long and happy mar
ried life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-11
YOUR FLAG AND MY FLAG.

"Your flag and my flag
And how it flies today
In your land and my land
And half a world away!
Rose-red and blood-red
The stripes forever CLEAN:
SnoW-white and soul-white-
The good forefathers dream.
Sky-blue and true-blue, with stars tc
CLEAN Alright
The gloried guidon of the day; a shell
ter, through the night"