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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Brought as Test Case.

The whole question was raised on
motion for a writ of habeas corpus on
behalf of Carlos Tapia. held on charge
of attempted murder. on a commitment
issued by Judge Jose Benedicts of the
insular district court. He is charged with
the longshoremen's strike. f. II. Dexter
and Judge sweet former attorney general
of Porto Rico. appeared as counsel for
Tapia. while Attorney General Kern and
George S Brengle of his Office opposed
the granting of the writ. The proceedings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
WEATHER..

District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia: Fair today and tomorrow:
rising temperature: gentle variable
winds. mostly northerly.
West Virginia: Fair today and to-
morrow; rising temperature.
Yesterdays Temperatures.
Midnight. 55; am, So; am. 81;
am, so: am. SIS; 10 am. &C: II
noon. So: pm. Sc: PM. IS: pm,
Sc; pm. 81: 10 pm. 81. Highest.
ss: lowest. 80.
Relative Humidity.
am. IS: s pm, So.
Rainfall IS pm. to p.m.). none.
Hours of sunshine. 1873.
Per cent of possible sunshine. 81.
Temperature same date last year:
Highest, 80; lowest, 65.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide, 1909 am. and 1851
pm; high tide, 6:02 am. and 636 pm
pm: high tide. SIS am. and 1925 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-sun rose. 4:41 am: sun sets,
1:36 pm.
Tomorrow-sun rises. AL am; sun
Moon rises, ESQ am: sets, s:Is p.m.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va. June 1s.
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers both
muddy this afternoon.
Temperatures in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
FOR THE BATH

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Sprays, 5 feet of 79c
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r d Ru b b e r B a h
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connection. S a le 98c
Monarch Combination
Massage Brush. Sham
poo and Bath Spray; a
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Benefits the Soldiers.

That is very gratifying thing for
the committee to contemplate, since it
argues tina. the canteens have become
more attractive for the soldiers. But
the reason is simple enough. From the
outset the sole aim and object of the
army canteens committee is the welfare
OF the soldier. 1t is instituted to see
that he gets the best food at the lowest
prices. and that he can consume it un-
der decent conditions. 1t has been one
of the chief concerns of the canteens
committee to make what ought to be
the soldiers recreation room and shop,
a cheerful. comfortable place-a sort of
social club for the troops
In addition to supplying the soldiers
with good food. reasonably. the commit
tee has found time to consider arrange
ments for camp entertainments. With
the loyal cooperation of the staff and
the trades the committee has revolution
lied the decoration and furnishing of
the canteens into something more hui
man than formerly
Here is striking point in the consider
alton of this large new army business and
ii can be intensified by comparison-the
soldier is the only person who profits.
BY way OF comparison. q letter was TAX
en- from a German prisoner on the west
ern front recently. He had been writing
to his wife and he complained that from
the artillery fire of the allies the only
decent protection was the dugoutS oc-
cupied by the officers. He complained in
his letter that the food in the canteens
was very bad and woefully dear: and fur
Their he said that the profits from the
private soldiers canteen were devoted to
providing extra Injuries for the officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Some Profits to Charity.

The profits from the British canteens
are entirely devoted to the Tommy him
self in one way or another. The idea is
to sell the goods to the soldier slightly
above the current wholesale purchasing
price, the margin allowing for the cost
of transport, labor and 50 on. Profits
are treated something after this fashion:
The regiments are given rebate of 10
per cent on all purchases at their can
teens. One-fifth of this sum is retained
by the committee, and. after deducting
administrative expenses. is placed to the
credit of the central regimental Institutes
fund: the remaining four-fifths is re-
turned to the commanding officer, who
spends it on games. newspapers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

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and size. 1t IL only by
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Summer Complaint

Have handy n simple remedy
for cramps and bowel trouble.
1t may save serious illness.
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ounces
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r remedy for summer COM 25c
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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subscribed for s. 500 worth OF liberty bonds
Phone MAURICE A. WOLFE. Secretary, or
JOHN u. GLEASON. President.
l WILL NOT Re RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted by any other than myself
e. II. ARDEESER, EOS q ne.
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office. Address BOX 326-K. Star office.
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At THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
Of directors Of The Continental Trust COMPANY,
held June 18Th. 1911 the regular quarterly divi-
dcnd Of IL. per cent declared. payable June
3Oth TO shareholders of record at the close OF
business June 10th. +. 4. BRIGHT, Secretary.
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Family Remedies

Beef, Iron and Wine, a tonic that
has stood the test of time. ar
Full pintS.
Syrup Hypophosphites, stand
ard tonic prescribed by the most
eminent physicians as It's 79c
sue builder. Full pints. .....
Dynamic Tonic. nOn-alcoholic
preparation, useful in anemic and
exhausted conditions of
the systemy two sizes, 81 IN
SSc and
GUIDES Pepto-Mangan, 81 79c
Fletcher's Castoria, Soc Or
Pierce's Favorite Pre- I6c
scription. S1.O0 size. 49,.
Wampole's Vegetable + e m a e
Regulator, the greatest tonic Tor
weak women made. Regular 70c
81 90 bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Make Mosquitoes
Move

Joss Sticks burned on the porch
in summer Will keep the IN.
pests away: large bundle. !. wv
Oil Citronella, ounce. 10c; 1Sc
a ounces
"Skeetcr Dig" Is n Glenn, pleas
amt smelling lotion that applied TO
the face or arms Will insure n
night free from these pests. 25c
the bottle.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
DRAFT CREATES
MUCH INTEREST
Anxiety Marks Eagerness Of Some to
Learn Numbers Drawn-Excite-
ment All Day.

Beginning this morning at eight
thirty o'clock local time, or nine thirty
Eastern time, excitement here, and
all over the County, was manifested
over the drawing of numbers for the
War Army Conscription. The change
in plans late yesterday from one that
would have taken not over an hour
to one that is taking ten hours has
prolonged the anxiety on the part Of
those who registered on June the fifth.
Until the final number is drawn q
registered man will not know whether
he is in the draft or outside.
Long distance calls from all over
the county, and outside the county
have been pouring into Greenwood to-
day, the majority coming to the Daily
Commonwealth, and good portion to
Court House officials, wanting to know
the numbers drawn. Some of the calls
to the Court House wanted to know
the number of certain individuals who
had failed to learn their numbers be-
fore hand.
Both the Daily Commonwealth Office
and the Circuit Clerks Office at the
Court House have been beseiged all
day by people eager for news. Big
war news has been ignored entirely
in preference for the draft news.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, July 20-Who will go
first among ten million registered for
war service is being determined to-
day by chance in carefully devised
lottery, by which the government will
convert the registration lists into
muster roll with every registrant set
down as to exact order of his ability
and his liability for call. Already the
President has ordered $4,000 men to
the colors for whom lots are being
drawn today. Most Of them will be in
training by the middle of September
To provide for exemptions the War
Department will summon for exami-
nation 1,374,000, who after the draw
ing will stand at the head of the roll.
If more or needed those not used will
be summoned. Military men estimate
that about half of the men summoned
viii be exempted, The first men act
ually called will 60 to fill the ranks
of the National Guard to war strength
and the remainder Of about five hun
dred thousand will be assembled as
the National Army.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
Driving OVER
new CONCRETE
R,,,e,des On Streets to Protect Paw
inc Ignored and Injury to Con-
+ crete Results.

ou;te q number of complaints have
.,n made about people carelessly
Irving across the green concrete that
il, been laid preparatory to laying
4, asphalt paving on East Market
,m Lamar Streets. The complaints
lave come from the contractors, the
City Engineer and from number OF
citizens and have been filed with the
City authorities.
The paving is for the city good and
will be beneficial to every citizen Of
tie city. While on top the concrete
is apparently dry on the bottom it is
still green and driving over it breaks
It beneath the surface. This break
does not show and is unknown to the
contractor when the asphalt is run.
After the work is completed and ac-
ssptsd, and probably several years
later, the break shows up. The con-
tractor gets blamed and the city auth
critics are blamed for accepting bad
work when in reality the man who
drove over the concrete is the man to
blame.
Baracades have been placed across
the streets to protect the concrete and
in some instances persons have been
seen to remove the baracades and drive
seross. One man in particular, has
been seen to do that twice. As he
ms driving buggy he probably
thought that the light weight Of a
buggy would not be injurious to the
concrete, but it is, and the authorities
urge that all pay attention to the
hraeades and not drive their cars or
other vehicles on the concrete.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
HOOVER STICKS TO PATRIOTISM
TEST.

Washington, July 20-(By Union
Associated Press)-Food Commission
er Herbert C. Hoover says he is SIM
ply waiting until Congress passes the
food bill tomorrow, to put his plans
in operation. He intends, however,
to restrain his whip hand as long as
possible, relying upon the patriotism
of the American people to obey his
war emergency and conservation
plans. The food administration will
cooperate with the public to elimin-
ate the speculator and stabilize opera
tion. He will urge that the diet of
the nation be readjusted SO as to con-
serve non-perishable foods for ship
ment abroad. Every trade will be ask
ed to appoint a national committee
to work in unison with the Govern
ment. ..r
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
EUROPEAN NEWS AND VIEWS.

London, July Bobby Union As
sociated Press The Irish convention
scheduled to next week Tuesday in
Dublin, has not the unanimous sup
port of the Irish people. In fact the
recent victory of the Sim Feiners has
cast a decided damper upon the move
ment to form new constitution for
Ireland. All parties have been invited
to take part in the deliberations, but
the Sim Feiners have announced be-
fore hand that they will have nothing
to do with it. They are fighting for
complete independence Of Ireland and
will have nothing else. Having won
the seat in Parliament held by the
eminent Nationalist, William Red
mond, the Sim Feiners have increas-
ed their strength to greater extent
than ever.
The rationing of bread, oatmeal,
rice, groats, flour, ETC., which was bas-
ed on the average necessities Of om-
niverous inhabitants, has been hard
blow to the vegetarians Of whom there
is a relatively great number in Swe-
den. The scarcity Of potatoes, milk
and butter has contributed to render
their lot still harder. AT least one
of Stockholm's many vegetarian
boarding houses has had to go out OF
business, and the others are having
hard time to struggle through.
The American troops in France have
been unusually fortunate, for they
have not been affected in the least by
the change Of climatic conditions. The
health of Pershing's men continues ex-
cellent. Daily the men go through the
stifrest drill work possible, for it re-
ouires intensive training to prepare
for the fighting which awaits them.
Physical drills are part Of the order
of the day, as well as training for
proficiency in tactics.
Washington does well not to be too
optimistic over the German situation,
for the people Of that country are pre-
pared to make still further sacrifices
for the Fatherland, which they believe
has been attacked from without. The
cables have already told Of men OF
arti,toc.atie families going bars-9oot'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
KEWRlTE AMERICAS TEXT
BOOKS.
flfH Nation in the World to Teach
Thrift in School Room.

f'rst Nation in the World to Teach
Thrift in School Room.
New York, July 2O-(Special)-|
america will be the first nation in the
s'fld to rewrite her text books so
'aat the children of this country will
oe taught thrift in the school room.
according to an announcement made
~aay by the Thrift Education com.
m'uee Of the National Education as
'oea.sl0n, radical innovations in the
american school curricula are about
. aks PLACE.
, ine = lives Of James J. Hill, Mar
wan Field, John Wanamaker and
0mef M great American business men
WI b studied in the schools, and
sM ','s cooks on arithmetic, history, Eng
,''a composition, domestic science and
u'en0ld economics will be subjected
y aolcal !, changes. For the first time
~, "e history Of the world, thrift
..;a a personal efficiency will be given
".sA''nc consideration in the class
,"u'' Not the narrow thrift Of mere
'.ey saving but the broader thrift
w., 1a'vldual ". preparedness for prac-
,a,...Ia' -, ,'le will be taught, declares the
! ''@n'ttee's q statement.
!. sn'' Is u the sweeping significance of
4 rs rs0'ue'ons =. adopted by the Nation
!. .euneil . y Of Education at its meeting
~. .0l'land last week. The resolu-
4 ~ /, were y written and presented by
~. ~ ottaus Of New York, President
~. ae American Society for thrift.
:. ~ p0ns out that on account Of the
-. - America must from now on elm.
S p,..,,saas waste Of every character; that
4. A'.a.as .n Wilson's first message to
v. pso''e y !, after n the declaration Of war
ui.,n..aa I" .af,ft; !, that the only way to
n.t;ss sa.fd !, !, the economic future Of the
i. ''s J. !; !, through a better understand
iii. !" y, sar'ft which can be made pos.
~ yA'y through the school room
4. !, =. ', At the forthcoming meet
At.ss. NE : Council Of Education in
Sa' the school organization
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
JULY 20 IN HISTORY.

1s04-Many thousands of bushels
of wheat reached Cadiz from the Un-
tied States.
1814-The British fort, St. Joseph,
taken possession of by Col. Croghan.
1S29-Census of South Carolina
showed great decrease in population.
1915-Strike of 5000 clothing work.
ers in New York averted by arbitra-
ton; wages increased IL per cent.
1916-The de facto Government Of
Mexico transmitted note to WASH
ington in effect approving negotia-
tions for settlement of the differences
between the two countries by joint
commission.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20

ed to save leather and in few instan-
ces women have followed their exam
pie. If the Kaiser and his ministers
are able to appease the people at the
moment, the war will
not end for another year.
A wartime public gets callous TO
censuses, but the announcement Of
census Of glass eyes really did make
the British sit up for moment. All
engaged in the manufacture or sale
Of artificial human eyes are ordered
by the minister Of munitions to send
to the director Of the optical muni-
tions and glassware supply particulars
Of the number, type and material Of
eyes in their possession.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
WOMEN IN RAILROAD WORK
CREATE NEW DIFFICULTIES.

Washington, July 20-(By Union
Associated ss)-An entirely new
and unexpected series of complaints
are reaching the Interstate Commerce
Commission in connection with the
railroads, especially Of the East.
Commuters are missing their trains,
forgetting their change at the win
dows and getting fabbergasted. The
reason is that the railroads are putt
ing on women--young, middle-aged,
pretty and passable-to replace the
men employees. The men have gone in
70 the government service, but the
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
CHARLESTON sc.
MUST CLEAN UP.
Secretary Daniels Insists that Morals
of City Be Improved-Menace
to the Navy.
((By Associated Press)

Washington, July 20-Charleston,
S. c., was added to the list Of cities
in which Secretary Daniels insists
upon improvement in moral conditions.
He wrote letter to the Governor
of the state giving him the addresses
of the houses that in his opinion are
a menace to the morals of the young
men of the Navy, urging him to CO.
operate in cleaning up. There are ap-
proximately ten thousand men in
training there.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
NORWEGIAN. MISSION EXPECT.
ED TODAY.

Washington, July 20-(By Union
Associated Press) s)-Norway's special
mission to the United States, headed
by DR.. Fridtjof Nansen. the explorer,
is scheduled to arrive at an American
port today. The mission comes for
the purpose Of discussing import prob
lens.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
NOTED WOMEN TENNIS PLAY.
ERS HELP AMBULANCE
FUND.

Utica, N. ". July 20-(By Union
Associated Press) AT the round-robin
tennis tournament planned by the
Yahnindasis Club, Miss Mary Browne,
three times national champion, will
meet Miss Molla Bjurstedt, present
holder of the national title for the
benefit of the American ambulance
Fund. The young women have agreed
to play all through the East and mid
die West in the interest Of the fund.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
WHOLE TOWN ATTACKS GRASS.
HOPPERS.

Poison, Mont, July '20-(By Union
Associated Press)-This town is cele-
brating today as "grasshopper day."
For twenty-four hours the citizens will
do nothing but fight grasshoppers.
Persons intending visiting Poison to-
day have been warned to jot down the
item to be prepared for any emer-
gency. e,@".,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
MILLION BY NOON.
((By Associated Press)

Washington, July 20-It is officially
estimated that approximately one mil
lion men were represented in the first
thousand numbers which had been
drawn at eleven thirty o'clock. In the
first thousand there were hundred
and seventy numbers which affected
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20

vice today $4,000 men under the Sc
lective conscription law. The men
summoned for service will be used to-
fill the regular army and the Nat
ional Guard to war strength and to
organize the first 100000 of the new
National Army. The total Of these
three forces will be 1,262,935 men.
Later another 100000 will be called
out, supplemented by sufficient men
to make up losses and maintain re-
serve battaliOns.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
DELAY AT NEW YORK.
lRy Associated Pressl

New York, July 20-Although New
York officially reported ready for the
draft drawing today much confusion
resulted at a number of exemption
boards where hundreds found that
they could not get their serial num-
bers because the typewriter lists re-
quired by the government were not
ready. Many will have to wait until
tomorrow it is said before they can
get the numbers to learn if they are
drafted.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
. OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

July 20, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending Ut A. M.
Temperature: Highest SO degrees
Lowest II degrees
AT q. m. % degrees
Precipitation 0.OO inches
River Stage,7 am - 4.S feet
Change in "A hours-fall q. O.l feet
J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
WANT INSURANCE.
(By Associated Press)

New York, July 20-The United
States government is endeavoring to
obtain fire insurance on the wooden
buildings at the sixteen cantonments
which the troops to be called in the
selective draft will occupy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
THIS LIST IS NOT COMPLETE

railroads promise that within month
things will be working smoothly. At
any rate the objections are not ones
which the Interstate Commerce Com
mission would take seriously.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
A SHORT DELAY.
((By Associated Press1

Washington, July 20-The drawing
for the new army scheduled TO begin
at nine thirty this morning wat. s.delay-
ed few minutes while moving picture
men and official photographers snappl
ed the stage set for the momentus
scene. Secretary Baker and Provost
Marshall Crowdr made statements ex-
planning the process.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
pucHSTAG SAYS PEACE IF
- Can GET PEACE WITH HONOR
!, !. Yesterday in German Legislative Body
W. choncellor Delivers an Address Hard
Fighting in the West.
nAAAAA
,pu Associated Press)

10y -, D.-L.4
c,,,nhagen, July 2o-The Richstag
Yesterday adopted the majority t,, peace ''.s
,...;or bv vote Of 214 to 1l6 with
..,.,teeu not voting. Chancellor
u;.h,el in an address said that Ger
a',r aar', would not continue the war a
a.'i !" lancer If she could obtain an hon.
aable peace A. , e
- regarded very serious for Ger
s.,v y, The German fleet, particularly
:. 49,. submarines, would master the sit
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
DRAFTING OF MEN BEGINS TO.
DAY.

Washington, July 20-((By Union
Associated Press)-The United States
Government expects to draft into ser.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Is Points Up and
New Orleans Is Points Higher
Today.
NEW YORK MARKET.

Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
Oct. 24.0 $3.50 "a so "a 80 "a IS
Dec N.4O Is IA 24a7 24.80 2465
Jan 24.43 25.20 "a 40 24.83 24.87
Closed Is up.
New York Spots 26.25-l5 off.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20

Why not let The, Daily Common
wealth visit your home every after
uoonf
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-20
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi-Rain tonight and Sat-
urday.