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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
PREPARE YOURSELF AND HELP
TO PREPARE YOUR COUNTRY
Greenwood's Battery of Light Artillery Needs
Less Than Thirty Men, Will You Be Among
Those to Help Fill the Ranks?

as much of it as does the President
The only difference is we have delgat
ed him the authority to act for us
Would you employ lawyer, man Of
ability and recognized as legal pow.
er, to fight case for you in court
and then not support him when he of.
fers his case to the jury? President
Wilson is our lawyer. We have turn.
ed our affairs over to him to handle
and he is doing all in his power to
truthfully and carefully represent
his clients.
If you can look at the Stars and
Stripes as "Old Glory" floats above
you and not feel your heart beat
quicken, if water courses through
your veins instead of blood, If you
would not fight to protect the honor
of your own home then you have no
right to offer to join this Battery, in
fact the Battery does not want you,
those Of US who have already Joined
would rather you be conscripted into
the regular army-it would be painful
for us to. have to shoot you when you
deserted.
If on the other hand you feel like
reaching up for your hat every time
you see the Stars and Stripes afloat,
! if your veins are full Of red, If you
love your home and care for the hon.
or Of your family, you are the man we
want and the Battery extends you
hearty invitation to join US.
If you are not already q member
Of the Battery are you going to be
one of the thirty to complete the list ?
This is not question Of like or dis
like but one Of patriotism. You eth
er will support the government in this
crisis or refuse aid to the one who
has protected you since you have been
in this country. You either endorse
the government or admit that you do
not care what becomes Of your pos.
terity in the future. The United
States has cared for you and will con-
tinue to care for you and yours -
long as it exists 90 . government.
Can you afford to refuse to lend q
part Of your time, part Of your life,
to preparation 80 that when the gov.
ernment needs your services you will
bs ready to answer thu cslls
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
LEWIS TO FIGHT RowLANDs.

Memphis, Tenn, March 19--(By
Union Associated Press)-Ted Kid
Lewis and Len Rowlands, the Milwau-
kee wilter-weight are matched to
fight eight rounds at the boxing show
to be given here tonight. Rowlands
was to have boxed in st. Louis, but as
the local club boffered him terms, he
accepted the offer to meet Lewis,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
(By Associated Press)


Washington, March 19-The Unite,
States today is faced by the pressing
question of war with Germany ovel
the immediate issue of the ruthless
destruction of three unarmed Ameri.
can ships. Technically armed neu.
trality still existed but unoficially il
is admitted that Germany has com
mitted an covert act" which precipi-
tates a virtual state Of war.
The next step beyond the arming
of American merchantmen, which is
now going forward, is to dispatch war
ships to clear the trans Atlantic lanes
Of submarines. ss
President Wilson is considering
carefully all courses open to him.
Among other things itris said atiiay -ifa
might declare forthwith that q state
of war exists.
Many Senators and Representa-
tives who remained in Washington
today expressed the opinion that the
German submarines latest acts con-
stitute a clear cut case of war.
The calling Of Congress in extra
session before April 10th loomed up
as the strongest probability. There
appeared to be no plan of the United
States to enter the war in the sense
that the European nations entered it,
but there seemed no doubt that sup
Elemental steps to the arming of !!
American ships will be taken. No !
comment was made at the White
House today.
Secretary Lansing was called to the
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
GERMAN ARMY IN
FULL RETREAT
Teutons Fall Back Along Section AL.
most One Fifth of Line from
Switzerland to the Sea.
(By Associated Press)

! The greatest military movement on
the France Belgian front since the
battle of the Marne is in full swing.
The Germans are retreating on a
front nearly one hundred miles long
nd French territory approximating
$40 miles has been abandoned. The
retirement has resulted in the
Strengthening out of the Arras and
Noyon salients and the retregrade
movement Of the Germans is ccntinu-
ing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
apREME COURT HOLDS EIGHT
HOUR LAW Is CONSTITUTIONAL
r..s;on Handed Down This Morning After Rail
roads Had Agreed to Demands Of Four Broth
hoods Strike Permanently Averted

a complete surrender to the brother
hoods, was brought about after the
patriotism Of the railroad managers
was put to the test.
Secretary of the Interior Lane, and
other mediators were visibly affected
when told of the action of the railroad
managers. More than three hundred
thousand workmen will profit by the
increase.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
BROTHERHOODS WIN.
(Rv Associated PresS)

New York, March 19-The railroad
strike has been averted. Yielding to
the appeal Of President Woodrow Will
son and facing the probability of this
country's entrance into the world war
the railroads early today granted the
demands of the four employees broth
erhoods for an eight hour working
day. Orders have been sent through
out the United States by the brother
hood chiefs resembling the orders in
augurating the strike at seven o'clock
tonight.
The decision which is regarded as
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
FARM LOAN BANK RATES.

Five Per Cent. Named BY the Farm
Loan Board Today.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, March 19-The Farm
Loan Board today announced the in
terest rate on loans to farmers
through the country by the Federal
banks will be five per cent. =
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
MANY MEN ARE MISSING.
y. BY Associated Prassl 81

+e Lendan March ~ " ysiaaiaS 81
the American steamships City IL
Memphis and Vigilancia was announc-
ed today. Fourteen men from the
Vigilancia are missing as are some of
the men Of the City Of Memphis. The
crew of the Illinois was landed. The
City of, Memphis, in ballast from Car
diff for New York, was sunk by gun
fire. The Illinois was in ballast from
London to Port Arthur. The vigilan-
cia was torpedoed without warning.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
ITO MUSTER OUT
| STATE TROOPS
Situation With Germany Does Not
- reasnge the Plans ef the War
Depsrtnent.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 1s-It was
authoratively stated today at the War
Department that the demobilization
of the National Guards will continue
as planned. It is expected that all
units will be mustered out by April
the first, or shortly thereafter.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
NEARLY ALL AMERICANS.
by Associated Pressl

New York, March 10 Eighty five
Americans comprised the majority Of
the crews aboard the three American
steamers, Vigilancia, City Of Mem
phis and Illinois, sunk by German sub
marines Saturday and Sunday in the
blockaded zone. ii
Latest information is that fourteen
men are missing from the Vigilancia,
and eight from the City Of Memphis.
The crew Of the Illinois was landed.
The Vigilancia was torpedoed without
warning according to the survivors.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
CARRIED NO GUNS.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 19 Consul
Frost at Queenstown wired the State
Department today that the City Of
Memphis, sunk by a submarine, car
ried no gun and made no attempt to
escape.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
MILLIONS TO EMPLOYEES.
(By Associated Press)

New York, March 19-It is estimat.
ed that the brotherhood men have be.
tween twelve and thirteen million dol.
lars back wages coming to them as a
result of the decision of the Supreme
Court today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19

expenditures by the board. This is
merely complying with the law. which
provides that such publication yh4ll
be made Is matter of infoymatioa
for the public.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
NAVAL RAID ON RAMSGATE.
(By Associated Press)

London, March ia British de-
stroyer and merchant vessel were
sunk and another was damaged in a
German naval raid on Ramsgate the
admiralty announces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
UNITED STATES VIRTUALLY IN
A STATE OF WAR WITH GERMANY
Sinking of Three American Ships Saturday and
Sunday Brings This Country Face to Face
With Question Result Unknown. .,.
lBy Associated Pressl

(By Associated Press
BULLETIN. Washington, March l9-(3:48 p.
M. The graduation of the first and second class
es at the Naval Academy has been ordered. The
first class on March twenty ninth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY RoNoRs.

Grand Admiral Alfred Won Tirpitz
who is responsible for Gefmany's sub.
marine policy, is g6S years old today
Earl Of Jersey, IL 72 ysars old to.
day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
RAID ON LONDON.
by Associated Pressl

Berlin, March 19--At attack on
London by Zeppelins lasting an hour
and half has been made the war
Office declared. Bombs were success
fully dropped. The airships escaped.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

March, 10, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at Z A. M.
Temperature: Highest 58 degrees
Lowest 50 degrees
ATTAIN. IS degrees
Precipitation 600 inches
River Stage. z am $50 feet, rising
Change OIL fee
J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Mississippi-Fair and warmer to-
night. Tuesday, partly cloudy and
warmer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
BUILD SPEED VESSEL s.
(By Associated Prass\

NDy ASSUCIaJeQ FfeSSJ VA.
BULLETIN. Washington, March 1854 p.
NJ President Wilson late today authorized TIE
Navy Department to expend $ll5, ,OO0, 900 to speed
up naval construction and to buy sma'l auxiliary
vessels -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
ADVANCE IN HOGS.

Twenty Five Cents q Hundred Ad.
vance Over Saturday at Kansas
City.
(By Associated Press)
Kansas City, March 19-The best
grade Of hogs sold on the opening
here today at $15.O5, an advance Of
25 cents hundred since Saturday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
TAKE GERMAN POSSESSIONS.

VDy ASSOCIdCeu FFeSS1
Peking, March 19-Chinese troops
have occupied without opposition the
German concessions at Tientsin and
Hankow. The Dutch have taken over
the German consulates.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19

Closed 73 to 80 up. 5e .>.t 9.ss,
New Orleans Spots 17.94-Sl up.
Sales Sab.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19

White House by the President for j.
conference early today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19

Take Tho Daily Commonwealth,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 69 to 80 up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-19

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
Weekly Financial Review

NEW YORK, Dec 2-UShcring In the
final month Of an eventful year. last week >
stock market disclosed no striking or novel
features. Dealings dwiniled, developments
at home and abroad together with adliiionEl
trading barriers erected by the exchange,
causing = virtual suspension OF public in.
quiry.
Attention was foou!ed upon the inter allied
conference interest being greatly enhanced
by tho course Of events in Russia aud Eng
land.
The more direct aspects OF the interna-
uonal financial situation were again furnished
by exchange on Rome and Petrograi the
former movement corresponding wilh the
obb and flow OF military movements in
Italy, while rubleS were irregular on nominal
trading Scandinavian remigAncrs held
strong In the face Of Gormany's menacing
attitude toward Denmark
Railroad shares manifested furthCc reac.
tionRry tendencies more from sheer inertia
than for any other reason.
The investment market continued In 4
state Of deadlock o. evidenced by the steady
shrinkago OF gild-edg ged bonds
CAl money rose 10 per cent the highest
rate in about two months Time t.nls are
expected to harden appreeiably before the
end OF the year
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
"Ihe Clever Mrs. Carfa,."

Everything about this picture is
clever u is clever story, eleverly
acted. clcVerly set, cleverly produced.
and Julian kltinge himself was never
better IL is decidedly superior TO his
iirsi picture and as entertaining as
anything I've seen. The plot wa
written especially for the impersona-
tors peculiSr gifts and displays him
IN a dual role that enables hiE to give
an artistic portrayal both ar man
and a woman. 1t is as the clever Mrs
CarfnX.' however. that he shines.
surely there is everything about the
Character 20 make II pleasin. and at
uactive and with Eltinge's Hnique ar
tisiry to bring II out 1t is one Of real
fascination. And the impers6nator
dresses 1t in his usual lavish manner
some OF the gowns he wears being
'dreams.' The story is interesting all
the way thru and there is only one
way you can miss on "The Clever Mrs
tarfaN to miss seeing her. al the
Palace til Thursday
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
.0NE OF PROUDEST
MEN IN THE STATE
'1m Grateful for Happiness
Tanlac Brought My Home"
Says Mitchell.

I'm one OF the proudest men In
Texas today and / Just want to tell
the people it's all because OF what this
Tanlac has done for my wife" said w.
ID. Mitchell OF lS0S Warren street,
Dallas, Texas few days ago.
"She had suffered so much during
the past year" he continued. with
stomach trouble that she had almost
given up hope. Her appetite left her
entirely and what she did eat would
Just stay In her stomach and make
gas and misery for her. Her nerves
went all to pieces and she got so weak
and rundown she would have to lie
down and rest dNrng the day while
trying to do her work. She was so
nervous and restless she could hardly
sleep. lost weight and felt respondent
and downhoarted all the time.
'She was under treatment several
times and tried any number of differ
ent medicines, but everything failed
to help her until she began on Tanlac.
She began picking up right off when
she began taking Tanlac and her de-
Spondent feeltnEs soon disappeared.
She has such a big appetite now that
she can hardly get enough to eat and
her digestion is fine. She has already
gained eight and half pounds and
says she never felt better. She sleeps
good every night and does all her work
with ease and is bright and cheerful
all the time. I'm certainly grateful
for the happiness Tanlac has brought
TO my home by restoring my wife's
health. / honestly believe 1t will help
anybody"
Tanlac Is sold In Tulsa exclusively
by Roy Getman's Rexall Drug store
Quaker Drug company and Puritan
Drug company.--Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03

WILFRED LUCAS
Noted star of the screen. who Is
Elaine IIammerste!n's leading man in
The -EefpoudpUt." al the Majestic
EeN, Tuesday and Nednesday
--~-~-~-~-~e~~~~~-~~-~- --~-~-~----~-~-~-~~~4~~
have saved the city Of Tulsa many
times the cost 'of operating the Cham
Der ~ Commerce ln this line alone
dtrInf The pat year.
a luminous mail has been handled
with correspondence from every state
in the Union and We have given vide
circulation 10 the Tulsa Spirit, which
has been said. by people who ought
tp know. Ia Doe the best Chamber Of
Commerce publication Issued IN the
United states.
a special effort has been made TO
Ecep ia constant touch with the local
newspapers and from these we have
received splendid support and 10 the
best Of the ability Of the secretary and
the executive Officers We have do ne
those things thought to be for the best
Interest Of Tulsa and have denounced
made to take advantage 81 the public
spirited citizens Of this city.
u may not be improper for me TO
say IN conclusion that in my judgment
this organization has an established
reputation not only here but elsewhere
which comuends II TO the sincere re-
spect OF the public generally and it is
those lhings where attempts have been
10 maintain that standard that every
effort OF myself and those associated
with me IN the work shall be directed, ,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03

At an extraordinary eeaf1u o. 'h'
directors ~ the Chamber o. DomuDrC
ana business men OF Tulet vEO lapo
indcfaiIcably for "a bigger and bette
Tulsa called by President E ". Bic
Farlin and held 10 Hote. Tulsa l's
night Colonel Clarence p. Douglas
secretary submitted report a. th'
yeur's work
IN this report the mportant wOri
Of tho organization u the present ad.
ministration was called ~ the at'en.
tcn OF the ninety men present il
displayed fhe many accom- p.slmcat
OF the Chamber o. Commerce mau'
Of which have or Will hc of mhter.a.
benefit 10 Tuls1 Jl the future.
The report. as submitted, De- slb-
Joined
Legislative Work.
We have kept in close touch with
the legislative situation st Washing-
ton and 10 vas probably because of tto
avalanche o. tciegrams with which
the Chamber OF Commerce flooded
the food control committee thut oil
and gas control was taken out Of tho
provisions OF that till ~ffcr thev had
been inserted Through the Wash
ingtOn end of the work wc secured the
visit here Of the se~retiry OF tho in
terror and have transacted important
business with departmental officials
In state leglssiive matter We Fl
nunced campaigns and secured the
passage OF Legislation which viii per
NIT rs 90 annex the Colins.illc dis
trict 20 Tulsa county ~ the proper
tiIne. and were active In the Fuppres-
sion and promotion Of other loglsia-
ton.
In county Legislative matters we So
cured, bv request. legislation calling
for the bond issue for Sl,750.DOO aud
financed the campaign and carried
the election FOR Yhat IN NV Judgment
IS The most important piece of work
probably ever promoted in The state Of
Oklahoma
Ia ,ity legislation we cO-operGted 20
the fullest extent with the city admin
istratlOn and St was AT the request OF
this organization that tho recent bond
issue Of Si.050.4OO vas submitted 70 n
vote Of the people, The Chamber of
Commerce took an active part In this
campaign which resulted in a tig ma
jority vote for tho bond issue which
viii give 20 this city a splendid mu-
nicipal building. additional fire equip
ment, new fire station. subwnys. via
ducts approaches 20 the West Tulsa
bridge. extension Of watcr and sewer
system. and which annexed. after n
campaign Of more than two years. tho
village Of Kendall aud made Of (,
part - the city ot Tulsa. Much other
city legislation has been sugrcHtcd by
the Chamber 81 Commerce and II IS a
pleasure 20 say that IN recognition OF
the cordial relations existing between
the city administration ard this or
ganization, Matot siuImons Snf the
commissioners have arranged u fur
nish permanent home for the Cham
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
THE TULSA STAGE
AND SCREEN
Good BIN nj Emprees


Hedolc-s' with memories for older
heaieT patrons, the f.mous old song
Just Break the News 20 Mother. '
came back 10 Tulsa yesterday for the
first time since the war began. For
Empress and ~old friends" greeted II
va rmly. Break the News 20 Mother
appeared during the Spanish -Ameri-
can war. or just after. nearly twenty
years ago and Was one OF the biggest
song hits ever wriAn. The military
split tat seized the country upon the
declaration OF war and the emotions
that We're stirred up "A the soldier
boys began marching away 10 tho
army cdMps caused - revival in
~ oadWay theaters IN New York re-
Gently and It j. touching the hearts OF
he people as IL did years ago. Fox &
MAYO arc the first vaudeville players
70 bring II 10 Tulsa.
Three acts on the new Empress bill
which started yesterday are wort
headline honors, making IL an unusu-
ally sOod vaudeville menu The
sS-cIar's IriCn" is - bright. snappy-
Skft With some real bright lines and
Maestro. with his European novelty.
presegis as good a balancing act az
mas ever been fecn here. Some OF his
ieatA are really amazing. JAvette
NJ cfic't X Clare form an espe tally
pleasing music and dancing team. Lee
n Lawrence and Fox K Mayo com
plete the program. with Pearl White
Ia her latest episode Of The Fatal
ring introducing IL.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
The Medicine Man,

This is another of Roy Stewards
western Triangle films with the usual
western settings and characters: "A
valuable mine which the bad man"
tries 10 hOrnSwoggle the little heroine
odt Of, his confederate, the hero who
bursts up tho mischief and saves ev-
erybody worth saving and punishes
those who deserve II. Ann Kroman, a
new leading lady, plays opposite stew
art and does very acceptably
Tomorrow the Majestic offering will
be Elaine Hammerstein in THE Co
Respondent" which oHEht to be un-
usually good. Much of the action of
the story takes place in a newspaper
office This is Miss Hammerstein's
tirst appearance on the Tulsa screen.
She is niece Of the late Oscar liam
mersteir, famous New York theatrical
producer and grand opera impressar!o.
and, daughter of Arthur Hammer
stem, himself well-known figure in
broadway theatricals. She is said to
have inherited the family talent for
the stage and her name has flashed
IN the "electrics" along the great
White Way for some time.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
just Like "a Publisher.

He was typical gamin. so diminu-
rive In stature that ] had TO stoop 10
iHterroSate him, winch ! did in this
Eay.
Where do you get your papers, my
little MANI"
oh, ! buy 'em in the Times alley.
What do you pay for them2"
'f'i' cents"
what do you sell them for?"
"Fr cents"
You don't make anything at that?
Nope"
Then what Go you sell them for?"
"Oh, just TO get a chance to holler.'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03

NEW YORK, Dec. ?-.ghe government
the mills and manufacturers holding muni.
tions contracts are more generally asking
government aid 10 obtain supplies Steel
producers are hsmpered by inability Of the
Railroad equipment panufaeturers have
place orders FOR about fifty thousand tons
Of bars plates and shapes for cars aid loco.
motives for domestic roads The Illinois
Central has bought 7b locomotives and th,
Union Pacific has distributed orders for
$500 freight cars.
The demand for pig iron continues ex.
traordinArily heavy and there Is oNoitomen,
over the probability OF n shortage OF metal
fer delivery over the first half Of next year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-03
Fifty-Two Would Practice Law.

World Capital Bureau,
s12 Campbell Building
OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. FIFTY
TWO applicants for examination 10
practice law have registered and will
be before the bar commission Mon
day. There are three women among
the number A number of those who
under ordinary circumstances would
be eligible now have gone into the
army.