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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
LAST CHANCE TO
JOIN BATTERY
Registered Men Cannot Get Into Nat
ional Guard or Regular Army
After Saturday.

Officers of Battery c., Light Artil-
lery, Mississippi National Guard, have
received instructions not to accept as
members of that organization any man
Of registration age after Saturday
June the thirtieth. They were also in
structed to wire to the Adjutant Cen
eral the names and description Of all
men enlisted during the month OF
June. This list will immediately be
wired on to the War Department.
Registered men who join during this
month will give the state Of Missis-
sippi credit for one man on the draft
That is, for each registered man who
joins the Mississippi National Guard
during June one less will be drawn
from this state when the first draft il
made.
The battery now has one hundred
and ninety seven men and five Of
ficers. There is room for few more
If you wish to become connected will
the home organization you can do 81
by applying to one. Of the officers O
the Battery prior to Saturday. 1t II
your last chance If you are Of militar!
age. Between twenty one and thirt!
one.)
Battery c., is composed Of youn'
men from the best families Of this sec
ton Of the state. A majority Of tn
members are from Greenwood proper
You are personally acquainted VIZ
or know Of, every man in the organ
zatlon. It is to your interest 70 q
come connected with this organizs
tion il you pre- physically TT for sel e
vice, and are Of the right age.
Recruits will also be taken betwee
the ages Of eighteen and twenty ON
and thirty one and forty. e[ .,s II
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
GERMAN SHIPS
AT ROTTERDAM
Teuton Shipping in Baltic Sea or ~
Increase-Twenty Two Vessels
Last Week.
(By Associated Press)

London, June pa Rotterdam dis
patch sayssthat German ahipqins thsrs
| is steadily increasing. Twenty two
German ships from Hamburg and
! Baltic ports entered that harbor last
week. Two German ships were sorpe-
doed or mined by the British but the
traffic was unaffected.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
MAKING EFFORT
TO UNITE CHURCH
Conference of Clergymen and Laymen
of Various Branches Of Metho-
dist Church.
(By Associated Press)

Traverse City, Mich, June IT
Clergymen and lay delegates repre-
ssuting severar milfior members Of the
Methodist Episcopal church and the
Methodist church South, opened con-
ference here today to consider q re-
union Of the seventeen branches of the
1ssssiS
churches.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
HOUSE DRY PLAN
STAYS IN Bill
Senate Agricultural Committee Ke'
iects Plan Substituted by Sub
Committee.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 27-The Senate
Agricultural Committee today rejected
it's subcommittee prohibition plan
and adopted the House prohibition
provisions with notifications as to
the manufacture of vinous beverages.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
NATIONAL GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
CANCELLED.

Boston, June 27-(Be Union Asso.
ciated ss)-The National open golf
championship which was to have be-
gun at the Brae Burn country club
IN Newton today, has bsen cancelled
On account q TIE wsr !,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
MEXICO TAKES
OFF ALL DUTIES
Prime Necessities Including Feedstutfs
Can Enter Mexico Free of All
Duty for Six Months.
(By Associated Press

Mexico City, June 27-By order OF
the government all import duties were
removed last night on articles OF prime
necessity, including feedstuffs, from
july first to December the thirty first.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
COTTON, GRAIN
| AND PROVISIONS
New York Cotton Twelve y Twenty
Five Up-New Orleans Up TWEEN
ty to Fifty Rpints.

The New oYrk cotton market closed
twelve to twenty ftnRoints up this
afternoon. The M the 1eans market
was tSeney t6raias deci& htghsr,
Spots IT New York W. twenty five
up and thirty eight up at Nsw Orleans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
W.R. LUNK. Sec. War Council.

The Central Committee of the Red
Cross Campaign in this county has Sc
cured subscriptions and donations
amounting to $12,4l4.l1 up to noon to-
day. The committee is still hard at
work toward reaching the allotment
of fifteen thousand dollars.
Agood many have not been seen
by the committee because Of being
out of town and for other reasons
and those who have not yet contribu-
ted anything toward the Red Cross
work are urged to call one Of the
members of the committee at once and
give the amount they desire to donate.
Following is the standing Of the
towns in the County in the campaign:
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
!. TO WORK IN WOODS.
(By Associated Press)

n London, June 27-Ten units of
woodsmen sent by the New England
states and organizations to turn the
various forests Of the United King
dom into lumber have arrived in Eng
land.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
DAY LIGHT BILL PASSES.

viii Take Eject Next Yearly Sen
ate Today.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, June 27-The daylight
saving bill to take effect next year was
passed by the Senate today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27

II you have any thing 70 sell Or
want to buy any thing 3ust simply
advertise your wants n Ths Daily
Commeuwsalth .-,,.. .,,. I,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
fRv Associated Press }
(Bv Associated Press)

Toxic, June 27-Foreign Minister
Motono in an address before the Diet
Yesterday expressed the conviction
that the entrance of the United States
into the war with unspeakable deter
mination would defeat Germany by
employing all forces and would greatly
contribute to the realization Of the
goal of the Entente. He rejoiced that
Japan and the United States are 10
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27

closely collaborating against a COM
mon enemy. Their cordial relations
are increasing and tendency is shown
to further become cemented in mutual
ly and sincerely uniting in all efforts.
He expressed the belief that the great
est difficulties would begin with the
end Of the war and said: 1--WE will need
all our forces and energy to establish
a durable peace to defend our rights
and interests"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
RIVERS AND HARBORs BILL.

House Passes Twenty Six Million Ap-
preparation Bill Today.
(By Associated Press
Washington, June 27-The twenty
six million dollar Rivers and HaTbors
appropriation bill was passed BY the
house today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
NORWEGIAN sHIPs SUNK.
(By Associated Press

London, June n The Norwegian
steamships Haakon and Maggie havs
been sunk. Only six Of the crew cf ~
Haakon were saved.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
U. s. SAILING SHIP SUNK.
nv AssnciatAd prasal

London, June 27-Ths American
sailing ship Galieina ~ sunk ~ y
bomb June fifth. There were ~ eas-
ualties.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
SECOND CONTINGENT AMERICAN /
TROOPS DISEMBARk IN FlAlsll
l hAnAAD
Reached That Country This Morning ami WIN
Soon Be on Firing Line British Check Ger
man Attacks on Arrss Front
AAAAMM 6a
By Associated Press)
BULLETIN "A French Seaport June n
The second contingent Of Aemrican troops arriv-
led here and disembarked this morning.
AAMAMn
yENIzELOs HEADS CABINET.
nv Aasociated preSsl =

Athens, June PIN the new cabi-
net now in course Of formation Il y
understood that Vsniselos will -
premier and General Daglis minister
of war. The Arch Bishop at Athens
and members Of the Synod who took
part in anathematising venixelos VIII
resign.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
FIGHTING CONTINUES.
(By Associated Press) /

Paris, June 27-Heavy fighting con-
tinues IN the region Of Hurtebise the
[Mar Office announces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
CHICKENS FOR SALE.

Nice lot Of frying size ehicksna at
from $3.50 10 Sl.so per dozen. Z Phone
07, stiasou ) @. Avslon 1'sA
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
CHECK GERMAN ATTACKS.
(Bv Associated Press) j

Iby ASBOcIAtcU IScS7 79
London, June 27-British gunfre
checked German counter attacks which
were attempted today on new British
positions on the Arras front north
west Of Fontanele Croisilles, the Wal
offices announces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi Probably fair tonight
and Thursday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-27

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
MAY SOON CONSIDER
ClTY'S WATER PRESSURE

What is to be done about Richmond's
rumored poor water pressure, was
asked last night in a meeting of the
public buildings and utilities commit
tee by Alderman Arthur c. Nielsen. He
referred to the disastrous fire in At
IaEta this week. and pointed to the
fact that Richmond's reservoirs are all
in the west end of the city and that
in case of the breaking of water
main in the West End and big fire IN
the East End at the same time. the
citys fire fighters would be at less
TO handle the situation, The commit
tee will likely take the matter under
more definite consideration in short
time
A resolution. adding one square TO
the Fulton park, on Williamsburg ave-
nue., and smother paper to acquire
land for n roadway and park between
Peasants street and jefferson Park
place were laid on the table until the
committee has visited the sites and
acquainted themselves With the situa-
ton. II was voted to make a visit 10
the grounds next Tuesday afternoon
Mt 4:30 o'clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
FORM ELLYSON CLUB
IN PETERSBURG

Especial to The Richmond Yirginian.)
Petersburg. Va. May 22-I.ieuten-
ant-Governor ]. Taylor Ellyson, one
Of the three candidates for governor,
visited Petersburg tonight. met and
addressed number of his friends in
the Hotel Petersburg The meetingg
was informal and considering the fact
that 1t was not generally known that
Mr., Ellyson would be here his audi
euce was representative. The meet
ing resulted in tn organization of an
Ellyson club to work in the interest
of Mr.. Ellyson's nomination for gov
ernor officers of the club were named
as follows:
President, DIR. Joseph NJ. Burke;
secretary. Wilson r. Cole: ward chair
men, J. f. Harvell Sol Cooper. j. y.
Harrison, Charles T. Pollard, NJ, r.
Lyons and r. =. Kidd. The ward
chairmen will select five committee
men to assist in the organization Of
working bodies in each of the six
wards tor the furtherance of Mr., Ell
lysons candidacy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
FIGHTING on WEST FRONT
AGAIN AT Low EBR,

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,sas+ as,t, 49, ss1beiaod corsiaorshI,,
Tba Ere,,ob Ia prittsh ara con+or,j,e
tha,,saIvns co., t},o tive he,ng Win
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
RELIGIOUS FORCES


OF such men will record themselves as
being able for military service, II ~
not considered likely that spc@fal
census will he taken. although there Is
an admitted value assigned 10 siCi,
a list were Il taken
In addition to the religious gather
ings planned by the religious COM
mission. the state council OF defense
is also urging statewide patriotic meet
ings to be held by the local men of
prominence Already this has met
with considera bic success, and a num-
her OF very satisfactory meetings have
been held Last Monday at Iex.ng-
ton a mammoth meeting took place,
at which resolutions were adopted vot-
ing unqualified support TO the govern
fnent in time of the war and ex-
pressing the willingness Of those pres
ent at the meeting to serve in any
way to advance the cause of human
freedom.
Pursuant 10 request received from
the United States department of Tn"
interior, the council is giving its at
tcntion to the question OF the mineral
resources OF the state. Virginia ia
rich in ores that Will he Of tremendous
value in the prosecution of the war
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
PLANS AfOOT TO KEEP
I. { v. IN OPERATION
Interested Persons Hold Meeting In
Chamber of Commerce To Discuss
Ways and Means OF Running
Road

Persons interested in the continued
operation of the Tidewater and West
ern railroad met yesterday afternoon
1t the chamber of commerce and dis
cussed plans that have been suggested
by which the line may be continued
for The beneat OF the large number
OF people who are dependent on its
operation. II is understood that tho
plans are as yet in a tentative state.
and another meeting will be held
shortly to take up the subject
Easkins Hobson, of Chesterfield
county, who has been active in oppos-
ing the dissolution of the road. stated
last night that nothing had deveioped
ut the meeting that could be giveh
cut.
Resides Mr. Hobson. at the meeting
yesterday were Senator James L. Cam
non, W. NJ. Iustis. Jr. and several
other attorneys and citizens. In Cum
bertrand, Powhatan and Chesterfield
counties the people are urging that
som ething be done to keep the road in
operation. and II ia believed that
plan is in sight 1t was stated las;
might that officers Of the company had
heen approached by persons w'ohiuS
10 purchase the road outright
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
kERtNSK| ESCAPES
Continued from Page One.

separatist movement with unconcealed
alarm. If II yields to IL now it fears
that other provinces and principalities
will follow with like demands. That
would mean the beginning of Russia s
deterioration into numerous small re
publics. on the other hand refusal of
Finland's demands at this time might
be answered by Finnish defiance. The
Germans might take advantage of this
ard on the pretext of freeing Fin
land" carry out the long expected
drive in the north. Kerenski is be-
lteyed to have FASTENED to Helsingfors
TO plead with the Finnish leaders to
let matters rest for the present as they
are, pending restoration of national
order and unity.
A general congress of the council
OF workmen's and soldiers delegates
was called today for June IA. Repre-
sentatives of the council in all parts Of
Russia will attend. Peace terms, the
food conditions. and other vital issues
will be discussed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
GARDEN PARTY FRIDAY
FOR HOMELESS BOYS

For the benefit of the Industrial
School and Farm for Homeless Boys,
located at Covington, garden party
Will he given Friday from 10 =.
NJ. by the hoys of ChamberIayne
school. 1t viii he held at La burnum
the home of MIR. and Mrs. John Stew
art Bryan.
This school is open to all young
boys without distinction of creed, ma =
uonality or place of residence Dur
ing four years sixty-one Richmond
boys have been admitted to the in
stitution. and they represent four ma
tionalities and six religious Affiliations
The school has been strongly endorsed
by Judge James II. Kicks, of the Rich
mond Juvenile court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
MRS. FITZGERALD THINKS
POISONING WAS ATTEMPTED

New York, May 22'--Mrs John j.
FITZGERALD, wife of Congressman ,Fitz-
gerald. declared tonight that she is
confident that an attempt was made
last Thursday to Kill her. her FIVE
children and a maid by poison. The
family is now recovering from what
was first thought to he ptomaine poi
sonng They were stricken last
Thursday at their Brooklyn home af
ter eating some pudding.
\ portion of the uneaten pudding
has been given to the department of
health. where a chemical analysis will
be made. Arsenic poisoning is strong
~ suspected.
Congressman Fitzgerald is now in
Washington. He was there when his
family was stricken.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
SENATE SPEEDS tP WORN
AND TAKES 4 REST

washington, MAJ 22.--The senate
struck the spectators IN lhe galleries
dumb with amazemcnt today when =
suddenly 40 ias4#i4e4- T. after
less than a couple Of hours WORK.
However. during that time three i'm
portant bills were passed They we're
Senator pomerene's bill authorizing
the interstate commerce commission Ia
suspend rules on the car shortage
emergency and set the cars moving.
Senator Rohinsons increasing the
commission from seven 10 nine mem
hers.
Senator Simmons appropriation 1T
$50, o00, 600 insurance on life ~ crews
carrying munitions ana food to the
allies.
The first bill was passed r four
minutes and the third in three minutes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE IS
HANGING IN BALANCE
Honse Hears Warm Debate On Sec
ton OF Btli Making Postal Rates
NImost Prohibttory.

Washington. NAV % Dam oclcs
sword al almost prohibitory postal
rates hung above the heads Of the
newspapers and magazines in the
house tonight The body had agreed
to devote three hours debate to this
| section Of the great s 500. 600. 600 war
revenue bill. The plan was to com
plete the bill and send 1t to the sem
ate tonight.
Claude kitchjn, chairman OF the
WAYS and means committee, and j.
Hampton Moore marshaled their
forces for and against the increase in
rate. Each side was given one and
one half hours
kitChin made a fiery speech against
an amendment proposed by Moore
making the second class rate fat
two cents d pound throughout the
country. Cheers from the Demo
cratic side interrupted 'kitchin fire.
quently. Moores amendment was de-
feated by vote of 100 to so.
An amendment by Madden. OF
fllino OILS. making the rate one cent n
pound on reading matter. and three
cents pound on advertising matter
was defeated by 46 TO 81.
The zone system" was heavily at
tackled by Madden. Moore and Gra-
ham of Pennsylvania. Madden claim
ed the system would limit dissemna-
ton of knowledge. thus making for
sectionaiisu instead of national ism.
Another opponent OF the adminstra-
ton scheme was Republican Floor
Leader James r. Mann. who said;
We spend every year hundreds OF
millions for primary education and
college work. but tho great educa-
tional forces are really the newspa-
pers and magazines From these the
great mass of the people get their
education. | am not sire but that The
advertisements are not sometimes as
educating as the news articles
No one would suggest closing
schools and spending that money IN
war Why close the newspapers? Tho
second-clas privilege was Instituted
for educational purposes and should
continue. Besides the newspapers and
magazines have contributed more to
the growth Of business than any other
influence
Nicholas Long%orth read letter
from former Senator George T.
Oliver. Of Pennsylvania. saying:
The standpoint taken by many
publishers is selfish and they should
be willing 10 bear their share OF the
tax burden"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
Local Observation at $ Y. NJ. Yesterday
WOMAN TAKES POIsOv
DESPITE MANS PLEA.

Quick application of stomach pump
has probab bly, saved the life OF Mrs
Mary SeiEel a divorcec. of 2000 East
Main street. who swallowed carbolIc
acid last night at 9:50 o'clock. Ac-
cording to y statement made to ply
stefan at the Virginia hospital by A
Young man who accompanied tho
would-be suicide there. he attempted
to prevent the young woman from
swallowing the poison.
AT an early hour this morning Mrs
Seigel's condition was satisfactory, and
Virginia hospital authorities stated
that she is out of danger
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
SPOUSE HITS HUBBY OVER
HEAD WITH BROOM: JAILED

5 Alice z. wife Of II r. Bryant col
ored. made HIT with her husband
las. night. according to his statement
But II wasn't the Kind Of a hit that
II. r. nkec--cyen II II was the round
side Of the groom that struck him
over The head. Thus hubby HE'D HIM
self of 10 the Second police station
end lodged q charge OF assault against
mis- spouse She slept In a cell In
ste.6 of al home as a rss-~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23

cf most pressing importance IN ne
opinion OF tire adm inis;ratian are he
provisions which call for a food sur
vsy ef country wide scope Thoss VINO
have been trying to solve the fcod
rrcb!eu agree that while 1t may seem
20 indicate delay "a take food census,
this census is vital - the CARRYING out
Of any food control program With
food census figures the government
can Get~rri ne 81 crCe whether prizes
are excessive ana AZ once take meas
u-es 10 Te1utsltton certain r~ops or
food products
To Control Grain Exchanges.
This power would Include the direct
control cf grain exchanges and thus
prevent imitation 81 prices throuE-<
speculation.
TIE house blII has bUET TrTret-fAtafa-
sideration for ter days Tnn revised
draft provides for government control
during the war Of all necessari"s The
president i authorized to subordinate
all Observation-Disclosures so as to insure
yromptness harmoney and economy IN
carrying out the purpose Of the leg
.sIatlon.
while the powers are sweeping they
are flexible aud to be used only " hen
the president and food adminstra tor
ma InaT spEFlhFAliN tt'St Lt'h yuma
tions have arisen.
Az TO Price Arrangement
The G<ever bill makes the price FIX
ing problem clear If il becomes neees-
sary to stipulRte production Euaran
iced price may he fixed by the presi-
Dent to producers. The bill also in
cludes an anti-dumping clause TO pre-
vent flooding the American market
with excessive impnrtations. If essen
tiaL duty the. amount to he deter
mined by the president. Will be levied.
Under the bill the president may
prescribe the highest price at which
II is reasonable to deal in any parti'
culAr necessaries. This does not appl>
20 the farmer or any person who ha'
something TO soil from land cultiv7 'et
by himself
Prohibits Alcohol waste.
Another provision makes II possible
TO prohibit the use OF grains for the
manufacture Of alcoholic liquors. J.
IS expected the prohibition advocates
will make a strong night to have this
clause retained.
The house bin viii carry about SIS
tAe.aae aeptepr "a; i<,.sa The pr4scfra
items Viii De Preventing live stock
diseases. s4500ooo dtstributius seeds
and combating plant diseases. i2,5oA,'
Gee: educational campaign. including
housewives and cooks IN eNmiuattn z
waste s3.000.oot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
TWO YOUNG WHITE, BOYS
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY

Daniel Turner and Maurice Salau-
sonky. two white boys, fifteen and six
teen years old. respectively. yesterday
We're arrested by Second station police
and charged with entering a store
house and carting away a quantity OF
soft drinks. The youngsters Will be
turned over to the juvenile court.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-23
SOFIA REPORTS SHARP
BOMBARDNENT OF kANAIA

Sofa, May 2a.--kavala has been
bombarded by sea and air. says to-
days official report of the war office.
Thirteen enemy warships shelled the
town while bombs were dropped by
feet of twelve airplanes. Several
houses were destroyed. but no mill
tary damage was done. the report says.
One of the airpiaues was shot down.