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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
A VOICE FROM THE TRENCHES

New York City, June 3rd, 1915
Thos. H. Ince, Esq, Producer of "Civ.
ilization", Criterion Theatre, New
York.
Dear Mr.. Ince:-For one who has
leen through the Gehenna of Nations
France, and for the millions who
.emain, as | went, to lay down my
ife for the defence of my country and
ny loved ones, | thank you, sir, with
/ simple soldiers prayer that your
wonderful picture "Civilization"
(which | saw here tonight) may wax
IN your own great race to the Dem
oniac madness of modern war. What
you in your mighty screen sermon
nave depicted-vivid remorseless and
.ruly horrible as it isis but the least
part of the Saturnalia of war.
Then-the thoughts of home, Of
The anguish of loved ones their lack
of your support--helpless women, hun
-ry babes--Ohl God! You can't
think Of it!
No! Not even you, whose vision
seems to have been made prophetic,
clear and pure with the power Of a
great God-purpose. can write no
more. | can think of no more that |
dare write. But, sir, you have in
Civilization" done great work for
God and for the Sons of that Man who
made us all in His image.
Let every man, woman and child 60
to see this picture. Let them see in it
that world tragedy we, whom | write
for, have come through. Let them see
in it-as | do--the dethronement Of
the Physical with all its false idols
and the awakening to Christ's King
dom on earth of new and fuller
Spiritual Consciousness, born Of
Brotherhood and Control, which
lin its turn shall give birth to New
Race, with liberty-loving hospitable
America as its home.
May God bless and prosper you as
the world will thank you is the hearts
prayer of
Yours for civilization,
"A Plain British Soldier"
| formerly of End Worcs Bait. R.F.A.)
Greenwood Theatre Tomorrow,
Thursday Night, April 5th,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
WALTER CHAPMAN SHOWS tai
ENT OF TRUE ARTIST.

The recital given last night at Hotel
Chisca by Walter Chapman, local
pianist, was thoroughly enjoyed by a
representative audience. The pro-
gramme opened with Chopin's Son
alta, Op. 35, B fiat minor. Mr. Chap
nan played the different movements
With such profound understanding
md beauty of tone as to elicit enthu-
iastic applause that lasted for several
minutes.
Schumann's Papillon's Opus 2 was
delivered with poetic taste and
palate of rich color.
The programme, taken as a whole,
fully displayed the technical skill,
taste and brain power Of the young
artist and quite justified the reputa-
ton he has made at home and abroad.
He has already won high praise as
soloist with the New York Philhar-
monte Orchestra and the Damrosch
Orchestra will soon appear in concert
with the Russian Symphony.
Walter Chapman is wholly without
mannerisms or affectations. On the
other hand, his messages are deliver
ed from composer to. audience with
absolute sincerity. He does not exag-
gerate at the keyboard. His playing
expresses his character. As a boy
prodigy he won host of friends in
the south.
Again one must accentuate the fact
that he is young, full of temperament
and a pianist Of whom Memphis or
any other city should feel justly
proud. Chapman will undoubtedly
still further strengthen his hold on
public favor.
The recital last night was given un-
der the auspices Of the Renaissance
Circle, Of which Mr.. Chapman is an
honorary member.--Memphis Com
mercial Appeal, 4th inst.
Mr.. Chapman will give recital at
the Confederate Memorial Building
in Greenwood, under the auspices Of
the Matinee Musicale Club, on We'd
nesday evening, April llth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04

HEAVY RAINS
AFFECT RIVER
Stage This Morning Thirty and Two
Tenths Feet---Has Been Rain
ing All Day.

The Yazoo River Stage at seven
o'clock this morning, according TO the
figures Of Local Observer J. II. Steph-
en-, was 30.2 feet and still rising. Rain
has been falling in torrents all day
and reports are that the rain is gem
eral all over north Mississippi. A
very decided rise in the river during
the next few days will probably re-
suit.
The river has continued to rise dur
ing the past two or three months, ev-
cry day finding the stage either a lit
tie higher or the same as it was the
day before, never lower.
The weather man forecasts showers
tonight and tomorrow with squalls to-
morrow. Lower temperatures are
predicted.
Low lands adjacent to the river
have been flooded for some time past
and the back water still stands in
many places. South of Greenwood
Tchula Lake is full and overfowing
with back water from the River.
The temperature for the twenty
four hours ending at seven o'clock
this morning was, highest 81 degrees,
lowest Al degrees and 55 degrees at
seven o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
GOETHALs TO SUCCEED BAKER.

Washington, April 4-(By Union
Associated Press s)--Among the many
runors that interest Washington these
DAYS, not even the plans of the extra
ordinary session of congress can down
the reports that Gen. George W. Goe-
thals is slated to succeed Newton D.
Baker. Of Ohio, as Secretary of War
before many more weeks have passed
Several other changes are predicted,
but they are not so positive. II
brought about, it must be understood
that the changes reflect no discredit
on anv of the Cabinet officers involv-
ed The reason for the reported
change in the War Department folio
at this time is based on the argument
that a gigantic task involving trained
skill and experience is about to de-
yolve upon the head of the United
States army. The country is
getting ready to put million men un-
der arms and the job is far beyond
anv military undertaking in the his.
torv Of the country, therefore it re-
ou;res creative work of a high special
ized kind. Most military experts are
agreed that it ought to be in charge
a 4 military man who has demon
strated his skill as an organizer
| Cen. Goethals seems to be the mar
for the Job and his friends are urging
/ him for the portfolio.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
CITY COUNCIL
MET LAST NIGHT
Routine Work Accomplished and Mat
ter of Ditch Through Jones Ad-
ditiOn Taken Up.

The City Council met last night in
regular session, yesterday being the
first Tuesday night of April. The u.s.
ual routine work Of allowing accounts,
paying salaries and receiving reports
was gone through with and the Coun-
ell took up the matter of drainage
ditch through the Jones Addition just
east Of the city limits.
The matter of this ditch has been
before the Council time and again for
settlement and the question has ap-
parently been adjusted several times
but each time something else brings
it back before the Council. The ques-
tion involves the alleged damage to
property by the drainage ditch which
has been in existence for nearly thirty
years. The ditch is beyond the city
limits, Mr., Jones complaining that the
water from the city carried off in the
ditch damages his property.
A committee Of the Council was to
have visited the scene this morning
but owing to the weather the trip was
postponed.
1t was understood at the meeting
last night that the contractors will
be ready to begin work on paving
East Market and Lamar Streets eth.
er next week or the week after. A
good deal Of the draining and grad.
ing has already been done on these
streets and when paving is begun it is
expected not to take very long to COM
plete the work.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
TAFT THINKS TRIP DID GOOD.

New Haven, April 4-(By Union
Associated Press Former President
William H, Taft, who has just re-
turned from tour through the South
and Southwest in a patriotic cam
paign under the auspices of the Lea
que to Enforce Peace, resumed his
lecture work today He thinks that
his efforts were successful, despite
the fact that his sentiments clashed
With those of some of the foremost
,itzens of the country.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
lBY Associated Press J

Washington, April 4--Congress got
down to work on the War Resolution
today with the prospects of remaining
in session until it is disposed Of In
the Senate the resolution was taken up
with Administration leaders deter.
mined to permit no other business to
interfere.
Almost every Senator and many
members Of the House were present
when the Senate debate began. In
brief opening statement Senator
Hitchcock said that the present is the
time for action and not for discussion,
He asserted that the United States
wanted no more territory and would
demand no indemnity and that there
was no racial antipathy.
Senator Hitchcock said that no ma
tion could remain great and retain
its honor by being dictated to by an
other. "Ths Country is ready, Con
gress is ready and while the vote
has not been recorded the decision has
been made-it is war" he said.
Senator Lodge in supporting the
War Resolution today declared that
the United States should seize Ger
man merchantships interned in Amer
lean ports and use them to replace
the ships Germany sunk with her sub
marines,
Senator Vardaman of Mississippi
said that he wished he could "vote
with the majority of my colleagues
but ] must follow the paths of duty"
as he sees it.
Senator Stone in brief speech op-
posed the War Resolution but pledged
himself to do everything in his power
to help wage the war successfully.
Senator Norris, Republican, Of Ne
braska, told the Senate that he was
bitterly opposed to the United States
entering the war but did not exactly
state that he would vote against the
resolution. He claimed that Wall
Street interests and large number
Of newspapers and news agencies had
been controlled and enlisted in the
greatest propaganda the world had
ever known to manufacture a senti-
ment for war.
1t is believed that vote in the
Senate will be reached early this ev-
ening.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
WITHIN TWENTY FOUR HOURS,
by Associated Press)

| NY ASSOCIATED PreSS)
Washington, April 4-~The enact
ment within another twenty four
hours of the Administration Resolu-
tlon declaring the existance Of a state
of war between the United States and
Germany and directing the President
to prosecute it with all the nations
resources to successful conclusion
was forecast today upon the reas-
sembling of Congress.
Immediately after Congressional
authority is given the Administra-
tion plans for the conduct of the ag-
gressive war against Germany will
be put into execution.
The Senate met at ten o'clock and
| the House at noon which plainly indi-
Gates that no undue delay in action
on the war resolution will be allowed.
Chairman Flood and other members
of the House committee predicted pas
sage of the resolution by the House
before night. Senate leaders hoped
TO get action by tonight or tomorrow
morning at least,
Most of the peeifists, finding their
efforts to prevent war fruitless, have
gone home today
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
APRIL LIN HISTORY.

lSO9-Pennsylvania provided for
Tee tuition for poor children.
l8lS--United States flag adopted
by Congress.
lS6l-Virginia rejected ordinance
Of secession.
lo6l-First pony express left San
Francisco for st. Joseph, Mo.
lS82-President Arthur vetoed anti
Chinese bill.
lS93-Bering sea court of arbitra-
tlon convened in Paris.
l894-Women elected to city Offices
in Kansas.
l9O6-Twenty thousand killed by
earthquake in northern India.
lsOS-Abitration treaty signed be-
tween United States and Great Brit
ain.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
NO DOUBT OF ALASKA'S
LOYALTY.

Washington, April 4~-(By Union
Associated Press 1t is understood
That the Administration has received
from secret and thoroughly trustwor.
tay sources reports which prove that
american patriotism burns as bright
IL on the ice-rohed hills and snow
cianmed valleys Of the North" as
rght here in Washington. Alaska
is ready to do her part, in case the
United States calls upon her and only
regrets that railroad work is not
further developed so that more gold
could be shipped from the mines for
government use,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
ATLANTIC FLEET RETURNS.

New York, April 4~--(By Union AS
sociated Press)-The Atlantic fleet is
scheduled to return to the Brooklyn
navy yard today for an overhauling,
Large forces of workmen have been
held in reserve to rush the work as
rapidly as possible in order that the
ships may be ready for any emergen-
cy call.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
MUCH INTEREST
IN CELEBRATION
Flag Gay Parade in Greenwood To-
morrow Win Be Monster Patriotic
Demonstration.
v = ~ VI - "a sa "a "a N

Hundreds of flags and yard after
yard of bunting decorate the City of
Greenwood today in preparation for
Flag lay tomorrow. Hundreds of
other flags will be swung to the breeze
tomorrow morning to help celebrate
the day. The merchants Of the city
have been preparing for Flag Day all
Of this week, one after another hoist
ing Old Glory over their places of bus
mess until yesterday afternoon fully
half Of the buildings along Howard
Street and Market were decorated
Because of the rain this morning
many of the flags were taken down.
The celebration will prove success
without doubt. The day comes at
time when the nation is at fever heat
over the insults that have been Of
fered by Germany and patriotism is
naturally more in evidence than usual.
Many have decorated with flags and
bunting because of the critical sit
uation at Washington and to show
their patriotism, forgetting the cele-
bration of Flag Day.
Over thousand school children will
take part in monster parade to be
given just after noon tomorrow in
flag drill which will follow at the
Greenwood Theatre. The school chill
drea of both the Greenwood and North
Greenwood schools will participate.
The Line of march for the parade
tomorrow will be as follows:
Leaving High School grounds at
l:l5 P, NJ, on Henderson Street,
Henderson to Washington,
Washington to Howard,
Howard to Carrollton,
Carrollton to Main,
Main to Market,
Market to Howard,
Howard to Washington,
Washington to Theatre.
Automobile owners are requested by
the city authorities not to use their
machines on streets above listed dur
ing the parade hour.
Patriotic songs will be lead by the
music department of the High School
during the exercises at the Theatre
and all present are urged to stand up
and join in the singing.
The people of the city are urged to
take part in the parade also. 1t is not
school affair but general celebration
OF Flag Day and a patriotic demon
stratlon to be taken part in by all.
When the line Of children have passed
iail in behind them and help swell
the parade.
The Municipal Brass Band and the
high School Band will both take part
IN the parade and other exercises.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
THREE AUSTRIAN
MINISTERS QUIT
Revelation Of Grave Scandal Connect
cd with Army Supplies Causes
Them to Resign.
by Associated Press)

London, April 1.-The Austrian
ministers of justice, war and finance
have resigned after the revelation OF
a grave scandal connected with army
supplies according to a Hague dis
patch quoting German newspapers as
authority.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
FOUR HUNDRED
SALOONS OUT
Election Yesterday in Illinois, Wis,
consin and Minnesota a Hard
Blow TO Liquor interests.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, April 4-Returns from
yesterdays elections indicate that ap-
proXimately four hundred saloons
were put out Of BUSINESS in Illinois,
Wisconsin and Minnesota. Spring
field, ILL.,, Madison, Wis, and Duluth,
Mimi, voted to Danish saloons.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
FRIDAY is B.L.
ELECTION DAY
Board of Directors Numbering Fiji
teen to be Chosen From Forty
Members Nominated

Friday is election day at the Busi
ness League, fifteen men to serve OF
the Board Of Directors for the ensu
ing year to be chosen by secret ballot
The election committee composed o
Messrs. w. M. Peteet, G. r. Crull ant
G. A. Wade, have nominated fort!
members of the League from whom
the fifteen are to be chosen as direc
tors by the voters.
The election will be held betweer
the hours of nine A. M. and five P. NJ
at the League rooms and every mem
Der is urged to visit the polls during
the day and cast his vote.
Following is list of the forty
gentlemen selected from whom the
new Board of Directors will be chosen
T. H. BAIRD
w. L. CRAIG
J. D. DUNCAN
w. NJ. HAMMER
w. T. FOUNTAIN
W. R. HUMPHREY
T. R. HENDERSON
R. HERMAN
S. R. KEESLER
W. P. WEAVER
E. R. McSHANE
A. WELLER
G. A. WADE
GEO. A. WILSON
C. E. WRIGHT
H. E. Calm
S. L. BRISTER
S. E. BARNWELL
JAKE SCOTT
F.P. FOX
t. C. GARROTT
S. S. STEELE
]. B. WEBB
T. R. GREGORY
R. DUNN
HARRY HoSMER
w. S. HILL
L. R. SMITH
HUNT JONES
W. N. KIMBALL
B. B, PROVINE
l. t. MCINTYRE
j. w. QUINN
SOL STERN
R. H. COLE
IKE STEIN
E. B. BELL
w. M. WHITTINGT0N
J. B. WILSON
F. HERR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HoNoRs.

CONGRATULATIONS go today to the
Larl OF Derby, English statesman,
hfty-two years old today He was
private secretary to Lord Roberts
curing the last Boer war, and has
peen mentioned in connection with the
premiership Of Great Britain in case
u another Cabinet upheaval,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
WHEAT REACHES
$500 A BUSHEL
Grain for Delivery Next Month Reach.
ed that Figure on Chicago Board
of Trade Today.
by Associated Pressl

Chicago, April Wheat for deliv-
cry next month sold on the Board Of
Trade at the opening today for two
dollars bushel, the highest price ever
paid here on normal market.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
senate Will PASS WAR RESOLUTION TONIGHT T-HODSE TOMORROW
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Twenty Points Up
Today ard New Orleans Market
Up the Same.

A twenty point advance was record
ed on both the New York and New
Orleans cotton markets today. The
prospect of an immediate declaration
of war on Germany is lending much
strength to the market
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MEETING

Anchorage, KY, April 4--(By IN
ion Associated Press)--The annual
meeting of the stockholders of the
Southern Pacific Railroad took place
here today Fifteen directors were
elected an dthe work Of the past year,
approved.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
SHE DESERVES THE BEST.
Give her Elmer's Chocolates.
WIGGINS' DRUG STORE, Agents

The Juchheim Wagon Works, sue
cessor to Kimbrough Auto Cos paint
ing department, makes a speciality Of
auto and sign painting. First-class
work guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
GERMANS ADVANCING.
(By Associate dPress)

Petrograd April 4-The German
troops forced crossing of the Stok-
hood River at Volhynia, pressing back
the Russians, the war office announ-
ces.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
ADOPT SENATE RESOLUTION.

Washington, April 4-The House
Foreign Relations Committee today
accepted the Senate's War Resolution
for passage. Shackelford, of Mis-
souri,, Democrat, an dCooper, Repub-
lican Of Wisconsin, voted against it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
CONGRESS TO REMAIN in SESSION
UNTIL RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED
House Foreign Relations Committee Adopts SEN
ate Resolution and FayorabIy Reports It.
Nardaman Will Vote Against Resolution.

Gus consent the House agreed today to
begin discussion Of the War Resolu-
tion tomorrow at ten o'clock. The
House will remain in continuous ses-
sion until the resolution is passed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
ST. QUENTIN
THREATENED
French Patrols Reach the Southwest
ern Outskirts of Backbone of
Hindenburg Line.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, April 4--French partols last
night reached the southwestern out
skirts of St. Quentin, the war office
announces. Fighting continues south
of Ailette The French have made
further progress east and of Somme.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
WILL SEVER RELATIONS.

London, April A Hague dispatch
received today says that Austria Hun
gary will break diplomatic relations
with the United States as a result of
strong German pressure.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
over A HUNDRED MISSING FROM
STEAMERS SUNK BY SUBMARINES
hhEAnR
Woman and Babe Among Those Thought to
Have Perished- American Fireman Dies of
Exposure in Life Boat

"a nmhnM VA

twenty first. Burns and another fire.
man died of exposure in an open life
boat.
A hundred and ten persons, includ-
ing woman and baby, who took
to the life boats when the British
steamship Treose and Alnwick Castle
were torpedoed are still unaccounted
for.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
FIELD SERVICE UNIFORM.

New York, April 4--On orders from
the Eastern Department headquart-
ers here the men in all army posts
along the Atlantic coast will appear
today in field service uniforms.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
tBy Associated Press

New York, April 4--One American
fireman, believed to be Frank Burns
Of Newport News, was among the
seven members of the crew who lost
their lives when the British steamship
Stanley was sunk by German subma-
rne off the Irish coast on March
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
HOTEL IRVING

CIGAR AND NEWS STAND.
gents for the Famous Alleeretti
Chocolates. Full line newspapers and
magazines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
CHICAGO PROVISIONS,
NEM YORK CoTTON an MARKET
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi---Showers and thunder
storms tonight and Thursday, Cool
er Thursday fresh south winds shift
ing to northwest, with squalls.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Apail A, 1917.
Local Data, Greenw O0d, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at A. M.
Temperature: Highest 67 degrees
Lowest Al degrees
At Z a. m. 55 degrees
Precipitation 0.l9 inches
River Stage,7 am 3O.2 feet, rising
Change w feet
J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-04

IN THE HOUSE TOMORROW.
by Associated Press)
Washington, April by unanim-
Bisbee daily review., 1917-03-04
Congressional Explicitness.

A citizen who filled and mailed his congressman Q postcard supplied by of the peace so- ceties expressing the citizens opinion the subject war referendum, received this reply:
 Replying your postal card of date be ed that shall unreservedy and unequivocally the of the United which have the honor represent the congress of the United States When the time arrives for the rendering of of my stewardship, i; will with the appreciation of my constituent y."
 Which is interesting, in way but neither convincing Illuminating The constituent it happens would really like know whether his congressman is for or against the submission of the question to the people national referendum and whether he is for against the maintenance of American rights at all hazards So doubtless, many other constituents to whose noyjng but defensbe letters postcards the has presumably sent identical reply.
 It to be the way of congressman. And yet. why can't member of congress give straight, honest to straight, honest communication, business would do? Why do men in public life do so much lodging?