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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
TO RAISE HALF MILL ION FOR So
CIAL CENTERS IN MILITARY
CAMPS.

A half million dollars is to be raised
Immediately by the Knights of Column
bus to establish Catholic social centers
in all the great military camps of the
gigantic new army. Thu supreme Off
GERS and the members Of the supreme
board of directors were communicated
with and have wired their unanimous
vQe in favor of the project to head
quarters at New Haven.
The work is to be similar to that
already planned by the Young Mems
Christian Association and like the
Y. M. G. A. military centers, the K.
of c. posts will be maintained dur
ing the course of the war and will be
open to men of all creeds. OF all
the fraternal orders in existence, the
Knights of Columbus were the only
ones to undertake such a widespread
social service on the Mexican border,
and they will probably be the only
one represented in'the present war by
such activities.
The half-million dollar fund will be
raised by voluntary assessments on
the members of the order. The nat
ional directorate expects the money to
be at its command in a little more
than a month. The directors at their
meeting in Detroit on June "a, will
ratify the action taken.
Jesuit Alumni Gives Ambulance.
An ambulance, unit of four cars,
fully equipped and costing $4,000, has
been given to Fordham University by
Arthur and Joseph McAleenan of the
Fordham Alumni As sociation, and 119
students Of the university have vol
unteered to go to the front with it.
The students, constituting an ambu-
lance corps, will sail as an American
Red Cross unit.
Offers School for Government Use.
The Very Rev. Monsignor Charles
A. Cassidy, pastor Of st. Peters parA
ish at New Brighton, Staten Island,
N. Y, has given a very practical evil
dence of the patriotism of himself and
his devoted parishioners by offering
to the United States Government the
use of the recently completed paro-
chial school building. The building,
which was erected at a cost of $780,
000, is admirably adapted and ideally
situated on the north shore of Staten
Islend, overlooking New York Bay,
and has not as yet been used for
school purposes From Catholic Jour-
nal of the South.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
WHY NOT HAVE A GARDEN?
Motion Pictures Will Show You How
to Start Gardens, Both Flower
and Vegetable, Thursday Night,
June 18th.

Every home should have a garden.
Every section of the city should have
an organization, actively engaged in
promoting this sort Of work.
Thursday night, Greenwood, June
.14th, at the Court House, a motion
picture and stereopticon lecture will be
given under the auspices Of the Bust
ness League, outlining how every per-
son in the city can have a garden, no
matter how small, in their yard.
The story of how Dayton, Ohio, has
become the city of flower and vege-
table gardens will be shown with mo-
ton pictures and stereopticon views.
The pictures will be explained by an
expert from the plant Of The National
Cash Register Company.
This lecture has been secured by the
Business League for the express pur-
pose Of creating greater activity in
this community along garden lines.
Every person who has an opportunity
should see the Sc pictures. They are
the only pictures of the kind now BE-
ing shown, and in themselves, are a
real novel.
In addition, another film entitled,
"The Troubles of a Storekeeper and
How to Correct Them" will be shown.
These pictures are especially april
cable to merch ants and clerks, and are
exceptionally valuable from an educa-
tional and instructive standpoint.
There will be no charge for admis-
sion, and all are cordially invited to
attend.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14

MI. S. s. Woods, of Greenwood,
spent Sunday afternoon in Schlater.
x. Y. z.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14

No theatre in all the country can
boast Of better pictures than those
which are shown daily at the Green
wood Theatre. Just cast about you,
among the various picture houses you
may have visited-even in the large
cities, and see where Greenwood
stands in the list Of up-toidate .amuse-
ment centers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14

Mrs. Jho. Smith who has been living
neal SchIater for more than twenty
years died in Greenwood Sunday and
vas buried in Schlater Monday even
ing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
ioere,aa Farm Land Values,

increase Farm Land Values.
An increase in farm land values
varying from 25 to 1914 per cent has
Seen produced by Improvement Of
main market roads, according to
statistics collected by the federal OF.
ice of public roads and rural en-
cheering.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
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Miss Eiline Richardson and MI. Sid
Wilson motored over to Greenwood
Sunday and were married.
Mrs. Jho. Smith who has been living
near SchIater for more than twenty
years died in Greenwood Sunday and
was buried in Schlater Monday even
ing.
The crops around here are in good
condition and we are glad to know that
the planters of Schlater are raising
less cotton and more food stuffs.
The little son Of Mr.. ]. E. Ross, Of
Minter City, died last Thursday night
and, was buried in Schlater Friday ev-
ening.
Rev. W. A. Greene, Of Water Valley,
filed the Baptist pulpit last Sunday
and it is understood that Mr.. Greene
will succeed Rev. Gregory who has
resigned.
Means Johnston spent Tuesday in
Greenwood, he reports that he left
Greenwood at 6 p. m. and arrived in
Schlater at 6:28 p. m. making the trip
in twenty eight minutes.
Judge w. E. Ethridge and R. P.
Ethridge motored over to Greenwood
on business Tuesday.
Miss Farmer, Of West, Mississippi, is
visiting in Schlater for a few days.
Mr.. D. Runyon left for his new
home in South Mississippi last week.
Mr.. Runyon's family will remain in
Schlater until some time in July.
The many friends Of George Phillips
will be surprised to hear that he has
again enlisted in the Navy.
Miss Norris, Of near Schlater, re-
turned home last week from Mathis
ton where she was a student at Ben
nett Academy.
It is reported that John Farmer has
a position in Greenwood.
Mr.. Claude Cockrell paid Schlater
his weekly visit today.
Mr.. Roy Evans, Of Sunny Side, was
in Schlater Sunday evening.
Ben Sudduth is painting the new
church in Ruleville.
Mr.. s. s. Woods, Of Greenwood,
spent Sunday afternoon in Schlater.
x. Y. 2.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
eeod inca for Watering Streets,

GcOd IDEA Tor Watering StEeets.
Milan waters It's streets from the
electric tram cars On these watering
cars reservoirs have been adapted to
the platforms and these @oirs
are emptied as the car runs by means
Of perforated tubes placed fsn shaps
at the front and bach 1t the car.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
The Lust for Power.

The Lust for Power.
slave you a law and order league In
this town."
"We used to have one, but 1t dis
banded"
"What was the trouble?"
"TO0 many Of the members wantet
to lay down the law and issue on
ders."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
WANTED.

W. are in the market for Scrap
Iron, Rags, Rubber and all KINGS OF
Metals: also oil kinds Of Hides, Wool,
etc. WE PAY CASH FOR EVERY
THING.
TELEPHONE $40
GREENWOOD IRON & METAL co.
Carrollton Ave. Greenwood, Miss.
Next to Stoner Gin Co.
Branches at ltta Bena ana senator
Mississippi.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14

Ben Sudduth is painting the new
church in Ruleville.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
Seamless Milk Pals.

Milk pals and cans should be
smooth, with all cracks and seams
flushed with SOLDER Seamless pals
and cans have been placed on the
martst,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14

Mr.. Roy Evans, Of Sunny Side, was
n Schlater Sunday evening.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14


Miss Eiline Richardson and MI. Sid
| Wilson motored over to Greenwood
Sunday and were married.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

There will be a cooperative car Of
potatoes shipped from Sidon next Sat.
urday, June 10th. All wishing to gel
in this car shipment and desire infor.
nation relative to sacks and prepare.
ton of potatoes can see or write me
at Greenwood.
j. R. O'NFAL,
Go. Demonstration Agent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-14

If it happens you will see it in The
Daily Commonwealth.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Adamson8-H ourL Law Held
Valid in Every Particular
In Supreme Court Decision
Worlds DryeSt BOne-Dry.
Prohibition Bill Dram
Bv Governor Nat Harris

EORGA will what probably the drasice prohibition
law that the legislature
bone bill which will submit the
of and representatives Monady afternoon
The principal follows:
The bill the shipping which permits the ship
whisky, of
of beer individual period of thirty days
The bill the of the socaled omnibus
hibition which individual
whisky with slight below.
The bill prohibits individual
whisky slight exceptions
alcohol
the is intended to be used a a beverage.
prohibiting manufacture
whisky this prohibition already contained
omnibus needs strengthening.
L
pnientary either
all violations prohibition
the pentenary without fine
The contain n are
alcohol the used
permits the shipment of small quantities
sacrament the strict
regulations.
of labor
prohibition commissioner of the state 1t requires
acohl shipments
the prohibition throughout the
all oreures
shall aside fund to the office and tae
his $12OO
the If 10 cent of fines
and salary of the
conn
bill into effect Immediately
approves Monday afternoon Governor Harris
convenes a O'Clock Tuesday morning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT
LEAVES Ell PAsO TONIGHT
Mcpherson and 0gIethorpe
Barracks Being Prepared
for Interned Germans
tBy Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The Sew
enth infantry. designated as guard of
the interned German sailors who are to
be sent to Forts Oglethorpe and Nc
Pherson, will leave FL Pasc tonight and
should reach their destinations within
five days.
The war department took up today
the question of providing accommoda-
tions and equipment at the army posts
for the German sailors. Surveys of the
barracks at Oglethorpe and Mcpherson
are being made and stockades may be
built around the quarters assigned to
the Germans.
Arrangements for the transfer Of the
informed men from Philadelphia have
not been completed.
The sailors will be moved to their
new camps under escorts of marines
some time this week. Secretary Dan
iels indicated they would make the en-
tire journey by rail. although the pos
sibility of towing the interned ships to
Savannah with the men aboard had been
considered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
POLICE IMPLICATE
DORGAN IN WURM
MURDER MYSTERY
Say Negro ConfeSSeS Com
pIiCity-Jerome Yarter De-
CIareS He Will Be Able to
Throw Light on Crime

Two important developments in the
unraveling of the mystery surrounding
the DISAPPEARANCE and death of john
noa ting on the waters of the Chattahoo-
chez were disclosed Monday.
Andy King, former chairman of the
police board, made a statement to the
effect that Vaster Dorgan, the negro.
who is being held on charge of larceny
i'm order 10 keep him here while detec~
tives carry on the Wurm probe. had con-
fessed to completely In the murder of
Wurm.
The other development came when
Jerome Yarter. now held in the tower to
face trial for two paymaster robberies,
stated to The Journal that he perhaps
could throw so much light on the mys-
terry surrounding Wurm's death that the
arrest and conviction of the guilty par
ties might follow
1t has been rumored and discussed at
police headquarters, and at the court
house for some time. that slowly but
surely the drag net of the law is closing
on the perpetrators of the crime that
caused such a sensation last summer.
ic, when seen at the tower and question
ed regarding reports that he was being
quizzed regarding the Wurm case, said:
Officers have been to see me, and |
told them that I could possibly tell them
a great deal about the Wurm murder.
They have me locked up here charged
with two crimes, and this would sure be
the wrong time for me TO divulge my
information"
What was the motive in the Wurm
murder" he was asked.
"He knew too much on somebody and
they had to close him up" he said.
Whats the use for me to tell all l
know. There will be a proper time for
me to give officers my information
about the Wurm murder. And when l
do [ can help clear up that case. They
said in the Boots" Rogers trial that
/ mentioned something about the Wurm
case in that faxed photograph converse
ton ! didn't, but it's right funny that
they knew l could say something about
it"
When Yarter was told that the grand
Jury was going to be asked TO indict
Dorgan on the charge of murder, in con-
nection with the Wurm case, Yarter
sneered. 1T will take kangaroo court
to do it," he said meaning that he
CYarter) knew nothing on Dorgan.
According to Mr.. King, Dorgan has
confessed to completely in the murder
although he denied to newspaper man
that he had made such a statement
According to the man who is alleged
20 have received the confession from
Dorgan, the negro was working 1t the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Russian Revolution Means
Uprising in GERMANY He Says
BY ]. II. DUCKwORTH

NEW YORK, March 19.-"I have not
the slightest doubt that the revolution
in Russia will lead to serious uprisings
and momentous changes in Germany.
The kaiser must see the writing on the
wall Autocratic mona1cStes are
doomed.
..That is the explanation for Chancel-
Tor Bethmann- Hollweg's belated cham.
pioning of political reforms. At all costs
the Hohenzollerns must nead off Ger
man revolution"
This is the Interpretation of Herman
Bernstein, greatest authority in the Uni
ted States on Russian affairs, of the re-
cent happenings i'm Russia and Germany.
For 90 years Bernstein, editor of the
American Hebrew and of the Day, has
been fighting for the freedom of Rus
STA He was a friend OF Count Tolstoy.
He visited Russia in 1908. 1909, 1910 and
1911.
In 1912 he was barred from Russia be-
cause OF his articles in the United States
criticising the Russian governments
refusal 10 recognize the passports of
Russian-German Jews. Coloney Mya-
soyedoff. who turned him back at the
Russian-German frontier, was hanged a
few months ago for his part I'm gigan-
vic grating scheme
Il believe" continued Bernstein. that
the men in German trenches. led to be-
IiSve they are fighting a defensive war,
will be.the very leaders Of these upris-
ings in Germany. They will demand
dra site changes and reforms in the
iuuker government that has so wickedly
misled them. and that has been respon-
sibIe for the horrible catastrophe now
facing the German people.
"A well-known German writer told me
when I was in Germany last year that
s'e would not be a all surprised il a rev.
oIution were to break out in Germany at
any time led by a man now fighting in
the trenches.
This war has brought many ills in
its train But IL has brought one Sonso-
Iation-democrati zation in the ranks of
armies everywhere. That is why we sec
Russian troops supporting Russian revo-
Iutionaries, the same troops that ten
years ago helped crush the people.
Il believe the entire Russian revolu-
ton is due to the fact that the liberal
element of the people believed separ-
ate peace would kill all immediate hopes
for a democratic Russia. IL knew Ger
many preferred a backward, reactionary
Russia for A neighbor. a Russia il could
point TO as more reactionary than itsef
"Bethmann-Hollweg and others of the
kaisers ministers must have been un-
pleasantly surprised by the Russian rev.
olution. They would have welcomed 4
revolution that would have split and
weakened Russia and At the same time
driven Russia into their hands.
'RsaI representatives OF the Russian
people have revoIted, not along lines de
sired by the Germans. but along lines OF
zeal liberalism and freedom.
And another dream Of the kaiser has
failed TO come true"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
F renCh Closely Pursuing
Retiring German Army

PARIS. March I9.-The French. close
" following the retiring Germans. re-
occupied GuiScard last night and at sew
yral points reached the railroad from
Ham NesIe. the var office announces
Troops were pushed along the national
road 70 St quentin
East OF NslSe the second German po-
Slt5on was captured
Thee statement says 100 villages have
been reoccupied BY the French in three
days. Many OF these towns had been
devastated Thousands OF persons whom
the Germans were unable TO send to the
rear came forward to greet the French.
on the Vsrdun front the Germans
made a heavy attack between Avocourt
and Dead Man hill. after artillery prep
aration They penetrated the French
lines on 4 front Of ESQ yards. but were
elected from part OF this position after
violent hand to hand fighting.
The German line a. last accounts was
in full retreat over section which rep
resents almost Oue-nfth OF the vast
front from Switzerland 10 the sea
French troops advancing along a
forty-mile front. have Tecaptured i'm
portant towns and many square miles
of territory accomplishing this at small
cost 10 themselves
In the Lasslguy region west OF Rove
the Germans appear TO have made only
n weak defense since the French were
able 20 push forward thirteen miles
~ one bound
General NivelIe. the French com
mander. who is credited with possess
ing almost Incanny ability TO gauge
the powers OF his opponents. is follow
ing UP the retreatinE Germans wish
great rspidity-
It is regarded here as doubtful wheth-
or the Germans will find il feasible TO
offer serious resistance before reach
.nE the basic line OF defense between
Lille and scissors. two days march
from where they now are
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
By Associated PESO

NEW YORK. March Is.-The greatest
military movement on the Franco-Bel-
GUM front since the battle OF the
Marine = still in full swing with the Ger
mans in retreat on a front of nearly l )0
miles French territory apProNimatinS
SO square miles mas been abandoned
The retirement OF Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg's western armies has al
ready virtually resulted in the straight
euiug out Of the famous ArTas and NoyOn
Sllients and apparently the retrograde
movement is still in progress
Should the expectations or many mill
AIRY observers who have been watching
The operation be realized the retreat will
not stop short of the powerfully fortified
line running from Lille TO LaOn. through
rhe strong defensive positions OF Cam
brsf and ST. Quentin
Today's German official statement
speaks OF the movement with a certain
note of fuaIity as il il were entirely
completed. The previous retirement N
the Somme region, however, was marked
by such a statement made in the midst
Of its progress. The broad scope of the
operation is succinctly indicated in the
Berlin announcement that the ground
evacuated was a strip between the Ar
ras district and the Aisne which takes
in virtually the entire front from a
snort distance south OF Lille 10 the SOlS-
sons-London district.
both the British and French are sharp
T. following up the retreating Germans.
employment of cavalry having enabled
ne pursuit to keep in close touch
Movements OF Importance are also IN
progress in other fields.
In Persia both the Russian columns
advancing TO hem i'm the disoTganiZel
TURKS retreatinE before the British a.
ne Tigris from Bagdsd. have made fresh
progress The column from SakkiZ has
pushed almost 10 the MesOpOtamian Dor
der from Baneh while the Hamadsn
army 10 the south has advanced twenty
mile southwest OF KsTmsnshsh and oc-
rupied Harunah bad
Berlin announces a successful Zeppe-
in attacl; on London last Saturday night
bombs being dropped during period of
an hour and a half on the city and the
southeastern English counties and the
zfrships returning safely
Fifteen men arc still missing from the
crew Of the American steamer Nigilan-
ia. sunk by n German submarine with
out warniu-- IL is declared
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
SOLEMN WARNING To
KAISER SOUNDED BY
BERLIN NEWSPAPER
fShaII the World Say That All
Nations on Earth Are Free
Except Germany" Asks
VOrWaertS

AMSTERDAM, March 1s.-IVia Lon
don. THE Berlin Norwaerts. compar-
ing the situation in Russia with that in
Germany asks:
shall the world say that all The ma
tions on earth are free except Ger
many
The newspaper compares the Geclar-
alton of the Russian provisional gov
eminent with the declaration of Chan
cellor Won Gethmann-Hollweg in the
Prussian diet to the discredit of the lat
ter. Ii comments:
How much longer? The king should
straightway give back to the Prussian
people their franchise, which was taken
away in 1S4S."
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20

steel plant on the night of the boys
disappearance, and came upon the as
sassins of Wurm. who were seeking
to dispose of his lifeless body.
They forced Dorgan to carry the body
of Wurm to the river bank, he is alleged
to have confessed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Five Are Drowned
When Boat Overturns

Especial Dispatch TO The Journal
PAVO. Ga. March 19.-Ffve persons,
Miss Sallie Simmons. aged eighteen;
Miss Idabelle simmons; aged sixteen.
Miss Pattie Hart, eighteen; Miss Hazel
Hart. ten, and Frank Blanton, were
drowned when the boat in which they
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Mastering Out Order in
Central Division Suspended
(By Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, March iJ.--Urders were is
sued today by Major General Barry.
commander Of the central department.
suspending all mastering out of troops
in the department subject to further
notice"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
GREATEST MILITARY
MOVE IN TWO YEARS
NOW IN FULL SWING
French Territory Approximate
ing $40 Square Miles Has
Been Abandoned Since Great
Retirement Was Begun

LONDON. March IA British de-
strOysr an da merchant vessel were sunk
and another destroyer was damaged In
the German naval raid at Ramsgate, the
admiralty announced today
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Farm Loan Board
Fixes Federal Land
Bank Rate At 500
lBy Aksoolated PresE.l

WASHINGTON, March l9.-The farm.
loan board announced today that the
interest rate on all loans made to farm
srs throughout the country by federal
loan banks would be per cent.
A rate Of 1-2 per cent on bonds to
be issued by ,hC land banks also was
officially announced.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Entire National Guard
To Be Mustered Out
On or About April
tRY Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. March LIT was
authoritatively stated today at the war
department that rehabilitation of the
national guard would continue as plan
ned, and that delays i'm the mastering
out of troops in certain districts result
ed from local conditions and did not re-
fleet any Change in the attitude of the
government.
1t is expected that all national guard
forces will have been mustered out by
April l or very shortly thereafter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20
Britain Now Spending
100000 Pounds Daily

LONDON. March 19.-RepIyinS, TO a
question in the house OF commons today
Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor OF ex-
chequer, said the daily average expendi-
ture Of the British government from
April I. 1915. to March 81. 1917. wouF1
work out at 5000, 600 pounds.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-03-20

were riding on Handcock's pond, near
here, Sunday. overturned. Vera Hart
was saved by a young brother on the
shore. All were residents of this coun-
~ except Miss Hazel Hart, who was
from Albany.