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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
CHUM BoB's SPORTING TALK.

New York, Jan. 4-(By Union As
ciated Press)-The meeting of the
Rules Committee of the two major
leagues this month is expected to re-
salt in a change in the wording Of the
rule relating to home runs. The rule
now in force provides that the out
tield walls or fences must be at least
235 feet from the home plate and that
a ball batted outside the field is a
home run if the fence is the stipulated
distance from the plate. The new rule
will provide that the distance must
be 270 feet. The change will not affect
any of the parks now in use, since all
conform to the proposed rule, but will
be guarantee against the building
of any smaller than those now in use.
The old rule, about to be changed,
was adopted at a time when the fence
at the old South End Grounds in Bos-
ton was only 235 feet from the plate.
The new rule will be set at 27O feet
because the shortest foul line in the
major leagues today is just outside
this figure. The right field wall at
the Polo Grounds is only few inches
beyond the new mark and the right
field walls at Chicago, Philadelphia
and Brooklyn National League
grounds are only trife longer.
Syracuse University, which won the
Poughkeepsie boat race last June,
may not be invited to compete in the
1917 regatta. This statement was
made by man closely identified with
Intercollegiate racing, and who would
not permit the use Of his name when
asked to verify report that Syra-
cuse would not row on the Hudson
next spring. For several years there
has been growing feeling Of animos-
ity on the part of Columbia. Cornell
and Pennsylvania against the pres.
ence Of Syracuse at Poughkeepsie be-
cause many oarsmen of the champion
ship Duluth Boat Club Crews have
found their way into Syracuse shells.
Wealthy Canadians of New York
and Philadelphia are planning to form
a golf club here, for which l 400 acres
has alredy been acquired. Robert I.
Henderson, Toronto manufacturer
Of shells, says that Canadians living
in this section never had country
club, aud already more than fifty
prominent men have decided to fill
this gap.
The property acquired for the golf
course and club house is the Belle
Mead Farms, near Somerville, N. j.,
between New York and Phila-
delphia, on the Philadelphia and Read
ing line. 1t is planned that the men,
bers will erect not only their club
house but their homes on the prop
erty, and that they will farm there.
Mr.. Henderson says that the course /,
will be one of the finest in this country
and that the initial outlay for the
proposition is more than a million dol
lars. as y
So confident are v. O., (Bil) I,
Fownes and others connected with
the organization that the Oakland
Club of Pittsburg will be awarded the
next amateur golf championship tour-
nament that already they have spent
something like $4,000 more than ST.
600 q hole, stiffening and improving
their course.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
Small Advance Recorded in Both New
York and New Orleans Cotton
Markets Today.

At the close this afternoon small
gain was shown in the cotton mar
kets at New York and New Orleans,
the former being up seven points and
the latter four to seven points. Spots
remained unchanged. Sales 1880
bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04

RIESIA LOSING HER HOLD ON
RUDlANIAN PROVINCE: D0BRUDJA
pr.;la Still Held But Grip So Badly Shaken That
Doubtful If Town Can Much Longer Resist
Retire Across the Danube.

Braiia. The Germans and Bulgarians
are in position to push their guns to
within eight miles of Braila and it is
assumed that if the invaders capture
Che town the Russian line west of the
Danube will be withdrawn.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
.W,0. W. BANQUET
MUCH ENJOYED
Public installation of Officers at Hall
and Feed" at The Crumont
Last Night.

Greenwood Camp No. $50, Wood
men Of the World, held it's annual Gel
ebration and public installation Of Of
6cers at the Woodmen Hall last night,
followed by banquet at the Cru
mont, the entire evening being thor
oughly enjoyed by all those fortunate
enough to be present. Senator w. NJ.
Wilmington delivered the address of
the occasion.
The officers installed were: Messrs.
]. A. Shute, Consul Commander, z. O..
Keenum, Advisory Lieutenant, Warm
er Wells, clerk, T. G. Galley, Banker,
A. c. Moss, Escort, J. G. Chapman,
Watchmen and C. L. Bonner, Sentry.
Drs. W. T. Mathews and j. P. Kenne-
dy are the Camp Physicians.
Past Head Consul w. 7. Mathews
installed the duly elected officers for
the year 1917 and introduced Sena-
TOR Wilmington who delivered a very
instructive and interesting address
on Woodcraft and Fraternal Insur-
anee' He presented some very inter-
estlng facts to the membership, of
note among which the w. o. w. En-
ergency fund of $3O,000,OOO which the
laws require must be invested in
STATE, county and municipal bonds,
and the fact that $2,000,OO0 Of this
iund is invested in Mississippi. Sem
aWr Wilmington is the chairman of
tne Insurance committee of the state
senate. -~
Inc senator pointed out the wonder
1ul growth Of the w. 0. w. order
which he said had a membership in
we State of Mississippi Of over 50,-
IVY and a total increase in the United
MATES for the month Of November of
spproximately 10000.
Twenty applicants took advantage
" the occasion last night and filed
Melr applications for membership in
the order. ~
MI. J. A. Shute who was installed
. oonsu! Commander, is serving his
'Oufth term in that office and his
earnest efforts for the advancement
" the order and the camp is highly
appreciated by the membership which
!: eVioenced by his repeated reelec.
one hundred and twenty five per.
'sn' attended the delightful foul
.vurse banquet spread in the parlors
.ae Crumont which was attrac
Asely arranged and beautifully decor
e.sa Tor the occasion. Mr.. Scot
Slull, the manager, and MIR. W. s
sums who has charge of the sod.
s".aln and luncheonette department
:. ~ .ne banquet in hand and display
Z 'aelr thorough knowledge Of tn,
ss'hess in the manner in which i
q sssas served.
.Wo long tables extended the full
d.s s@ of the back parlors and wer'
lis,'.a livl'.ed M with flowers and electri
!. sa.'' slx Of the guests occupied eacl
{ . .ne booths and some were seate'
= J The front parlor.
!, Nrsenwood Camp No. $50 is one o
II ~, strongest in the state and bid
\ a y. < !" continue to grow In number
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
WAR HAS COST
40 BILLIONS
Allies Have Increased National Debts
by $4,000, 100000 and Teutons
by $4,000, 100000.
(Rv Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 4-The increase
of the national debts of Great Britain,
France, Russia, Germany and Austria
Hungary is estimated by the Federal
Reserve Board to be $49, 9,455, 100000
from the beginning of the war to the
latter part of, 1915. Twenty nine bill
lions is the share of the three Entente
nations and the Central Powers part
of the total amounts to $4,000, ,000,-
600.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
RUSSIAN GAIN SUCCESS.
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, Jan. 4--The capture by
the Russians on the Rumanian front
of 600 prisoners, three cannon, 16 ma
chine guns, mine throwers and NOR
tars was announced by the war office
today. This success occurred south
of Botochu Mountain, in the wooded
Carpathians.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
THREE | LIVES ARE
LOST IN FLAMES
Lightning Starts Fire at Nashville,
Tenn.-Three Negroes and 120
Autos are Burned.
(By Associated Press)

Nashville, Jan. 4--Fire early today
which destroyed the Dixie Auto Ex-
change plant, caused the loss of the
lives of three negro employees and the
destruction of 120 automobiles and
trucks. It is believed that bolt Of
lightning caused the fire.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
COAL EMBARGO PROCLAIMED.

(By Associated Press)
London, Jan. A Copenhagen dis
patch says the Norwegian newspapers
have attacked the British minister in
Christiana in connection with the en-
barge on coal proclaimed by Great
Britain. The Gazette says there is a
great quantity of coal in Norway and
no prospect of a shortage.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
DOBRUDJA DEFENSE ENDS.

(By Associated Press)
London, Jan. 4--lhe capture of
Matchin is regarded here as ending
the defense of Dobrudja. The Rus
slams held the Matchin bridgehead in
order to protect Braila from the rear.
Nothing now remains to them except
i narrow strip of land between
marshes which carries the highway to
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
IMPORTANT DEVEL JJPpIHENIS ARE
TAKING PLACE UNDER SURFACE
Peace Movements shrouded Beneath Curtain Of
Secrecy-Presidert Confident Beneficial Re-
suits Will Come Of Negotiations.

proposal for an early avowal Of terms
the President will not let the negotia-
tions drop, but will make at least one
r ore move. This became definitely
blown today although it indicated
t!lat no final decision had been reach
ed.
The vote on Hitchcock's resolution
in the Senate to endorse the Presi-
dents peace note was postponed again
today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
BREAK IN STOCK MARKET.
Reports from Washington Regarding
Peace Affect Market.
(By Associated Pre-

Wy 1HoooS1'F'SV 1N1'7
New York, Jan. 4--Prices on the
Stock Market broke three to six
points on reports from Washington
on the endeavor to bring the baili-
gerents into accord.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
MUCH BUSINESS
IN LIVE STOCK
Trading During 1916 Amounted to
Mere Than Five Million Dollars
at Union Stock Yards.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Jan. 4-More live stock
marketed during 1915 in Chicago than
in any previous year, according to a
report Of the Chicago Union Stock
Yards today. 1t asserted that trad
ing amounted to $500, ,620,0
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
HEARINGS TO BE PUBLIC.

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 4-Public hear
ings on the "leak" charges in connec-
ton with President Wilson's peace
note will begin tomorrow before the
House Rules Committee. Thomas
lawson, representatives Wood and
Gardner will be the first witnesses.
Lawson was summoned by telegraph.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
WOMEN AND CHILDREN DROWN.

(By Associated Press)
London. JAM Am Amsterdam dis
match says that % women and chill
dren were drowned through the sink
Ing Of ferry boat in collision at Mos
ellie, near Beilstein.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
PRESIDENT COMMUTES SEN
TENCE.
Arkansas Man Sentenced to Peniten-
itary for Stealing Provisions.
IRu Associatad PreSSl

Washington, Jan. 4-President Will
son today commuted to expire at once
the sentence of two years imprison-
meat at Atlanta imposed last MAY
upon Marcus Dempsey, of Jonesboro,
Ark, for stealing provisions valued
at three dollars. In his application
Demsey contended that his family was
about starved when he committed the
theft.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
NEW YORK MARX EFT.
NEW ORLEANS MARK Ell.

Closed 4 to 7 up.
New York Spots 1855.
New Orleans Spots II. 49,,
Sales 1880.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-04
STEAMSHIP TORPEDOED.
3D. .-..Al nN
(By Associated Pres

London, Jan. 1.-The French steam
ship Leon has been torpedoed. The
crew was landed.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-07
Hardware
Hardwood Floors.
Hospitals.

OMAHA HARDWOOD FI.OOlt co. Douglas
1914. We make a speciality Of laying, fin
ishIng and refinishng hardwood floors
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-07

SCOTT, DR. D. e. Veterinarian. 3O12 Leav.
cnworth ST UIarney 997, Hospital for
dogs and cats.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-07
Engineers, Consulting & Supervising.

HENNINGSON ENGINEERING CO. li92
Farnam. II. S@29 Skilled municipal i'm
provement engineers; sewer, paving. elcc.
light water works, RppraisaS, reports
ANDERSON n BENNETT. 424 Bee Bldg
Douglas 1890 Heating. Vcntilating and
power plants Engineers and irattsmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-07
Abstracts OF Title.
Adding Machines.
Architects.

OALTON ADDING AND CALCULATING
MACHINES. 4.4 Range Bldg Doug l44s
Omaha daily bee., 1917-10-07
Auto Supplies.
Auto Tires.

TROUP AI'TO SUPPLY CO. 1921 Fnrnam.
Douglas $3.50. a full line OF supplies for
all makes OF cars
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16

proximately 424,620 bushes of pota-
toes were unloaded in October, of
which 1892 bushels were hauled to
the dump, or approximately IL per
cent. These potatoes were frozen, ow-
ing to severe cold weather during this
period, which is not an unusual loss
to be sustained in marketing a highly
perishable product.
Hinton G. Clabaugh, a special in
vestigator for the federal department
of justice, has found in his investiga-
ton that the dump has been main
tanned for years for the disposal of
condemned or spoiled fruit and vege-
tables, but that there had been no
wilful destruction of wholesale edi-
bles. The wastage claimed existed
mostly upon paper and that most of
all the talk about illegal destruction
of vegetables is all Chunk"
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16

be, to their country, would be working
a hardship upon them, a hardship
that would be an addition to the
hundreds they have already to bear.
Any boy, old enough to bear arms
for this country who has not yet
yielded to the temptation of tobacco,
is likely to be strong-willed enough
not to begin it's use now simply be-
cause a limited quantity of tobacco is
furnished him by the Red Cross. 1t
is more likely that he will give the
tobacco that thus comes to him to
some comrade who is a user.
The Red Cross need make no apo
logy for it's stand in this matter. Men
of minds mature enough to make SOL
diers have determined whether or not
they shall be smokers. For those who
have decided in favor of the use of
tobacco, whatever such luxury is pos
sible should be given them.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16
SAMMIES AND SMOKES

We agree with the Billings Gazette
that it is only narrow-minded bigotry
that would deprive vigorous, red
blooded Americans, fighting the bat
ties of democracy in European
trenches the undeniable comfort of
the pipe or cigarette. A protest has
been made to the Northern Division of
the American Red Cross against the
inclusion of cigarettes and tobacco in
comfort kits made for soldiers. The
protest embodics the belief that many
boys, not habitual smokers, will be-
come so, due to the apparent encour-
agement of an organization like the
Red Cross.
Such argument is too specious al
most for notice. Thanks to the broad
mindedness of those in charge of the
department OF development of the di-
vision it is being given no heed.
The great majority of our soldiers
are smokers. They derive great en-
joyment from the use of tobacco. To
deprive them of this pleasure just
because they have offered to give
their services and their lives, if need
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16

tration can fix. Prices have been
fixed on coal and wheat by authority
conferred by the food control legis-
iation. Prices have also been fixed
on iron and it's products but not under
the food control law. This was done
by agreement with the iron and steel
industries and is voluntary on their
part.
The food control legislation confers
power on the president to fix prices
on coal and if necessary to buy and
sell it. 1t also confers authority to
buy and sell, and therefore to fix
prices an wheat, flour, meal, beans
and potatoes. These are the only
articles over which the president is
given the price fixing power.
The president is given power to IL
cense any business of the country
where the business transacted annual
" exceeds 500, 900. The power under
such license is conferred to regulate
profits in any line of business but
not to fix prices. Authority is given
over fertilizer and agricultural i'm
plements under the license provision
but the power to fix the prices is not
conferred-only the power to regu-
late profits.
The question is often raised in re-
gard to the price of livestock, meats,
corn, etc. The food administration
acting for the president cannot under
the present law fix prices on these
things because the authority to do
that is not conferred. What the next
congress might do in that line is not
known, but until congress does act no
one has the power to fix prices on any
commodity except as stated above.
The regulation of profits, which
may be done now in any line of bust
ness, is an entirely different thing
from the fixing of positive prices. 1t
will eliminate speculation but it will
not prevent high prices if they are
due to causes other than speculation.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16
DUMPING REPORT UNTRUE

Some newspapers throughout the
country have been giving considerable
space regarding the dumping of sew
eral hundreds cars Of potatoes at the
Chicago dump grounds, claiming that
the reason of it was that the commits
sion and wholesale produce houses ord
cred this done so that a shortage could
exist, thus boosting the retail prices.
1t has been found upon investiga-
ton that the public have been misin-
formed, according to an investigation
by the official of the U. S. Food Ad-
ministration. 1t was found that ap-
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16

went into the house. In a few min
utes he heard a noise at the barn.
He looked out and saw his barn in
flames. The fire had gained such
Roadway that he vas powerless to do
anything. This indeed is quite a loss
to Mr.. Curry, but fortunately he car
ried some insurance. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
Christ Hanson, the Tampico teacher,
has resigned his position and enlisted
in the army. This makes it pretty
hard for Tampico, as school teachers
seem harder to get than soldiers now.
Anyway Mr.. Hanson, we wish you a
safe return from across "the pond"
Nearly everyone around here at
tended the L. E. Walters sale on
Tuesday at the Charley Rice place.
Everything sold we'll, except the live
stock and the scarcity of feed pre-
vented their high price like everything
else.
"l. dilu MID. cOIll dlICIlIlSC CIl-
t~ertained the following for Sunday
dinner: Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Laird
and baby Charles, Misses Lawson and
Johnson and Messrs. Curry and Bit
man.
The entertainment at the Cornwell
schoolhouse last Friday night was a
success financially as we'll as socially.
The proceeds amounted to $1O5.5O, of
which 800 went for a nice new Victrola
and records. This was certainly a
pleasing present for the teacher and
pupils. Everyone present report the
program exceptionally fine, for which
the teacher and pupils should have
full praise. Another thing Miss Betz
has introduced is hot lunch at noon.
This seems very satisfactory and not
nearly so much trouble as many sup
posed it to be, besides the children
seem to take a greater interest with
better results in their afternoon les
sons than heretofore.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16
GERMAN DEFEAT
MADE MORE CERTAIN

The German Austrian success over
the Italians is not disheartening. 1t
does not give victory to autocracy.
It simply illustrates afresh the out
standing fact of this titanic war. 1t
emphasizes the magnitude of the
struggle. 1t is a new call to the
forces of justice and democracy to in
crease their efforts. 1t demonstrates
that the Knockout" of Germany by a
military triumph must be delivered
on the western front. And there it
must be a crushing victory all along
the line. As an exhibition of Ger
man resourcefulness and power
against odds it is impressive. But it
will not end the war nor bring the
end appreciably nearer except as it
strengthens our resolve and speeds up
our preparations to strike the decisive
blow.
Germany's success on the Italian
front is of no greater consequence
than other successes she has had at
widely separated points. 1t is not
nearly so consequential and import
ant as successes obtained by the allies,
as those they are achieving right now
in France and Belgium. If the Italian
power of offensive is utterly broken,
Italv will be still serviceable to the
entente, for she can continue to keep
many Teutonic divisions employed.
Russia, politically chaotic; Rumania
driven out of half of it's dominion;
Serbia, a refugee nation; all these are
performing a part of value in keeping
large forces of Germans, Austro-
Hcngarians, ETC., in camps far from
the point where they + essential to
the kaiser. Repulses of allied arms
at other points are Cancelled by their
successes on the western front. They
mean little to anything but Prussian
hopes clinging desperately to the de-
fusion that peace may come through
negotiations, Germany thus gaining a
"war map" advantage. That is the
thing that prolongs the a That is
what compels the allies to exert them
selves more and more. A negotiated
peace would be tantamount to Ger
man victory.-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16

of meats, fats and sugar. The an
nual American consumption of sugar
is about 80 pounds per capita. The
French people are nov on a ration of
IL pounds per year.
Are there hearts so cold, are there
natures so trivial, are there minds so
impervious to patriotic thought, as
not to be moved to earnest action by
these stern facts?
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-11-16
JUST PLAIN FACTS

The war will not 'be over by spring."
BY that time releases on the Russian front
may enable the Germans to increase their
forces on the western front by a million
men.
For us the war has but begun.
Begun in grim and deadly earnest.
Just now three thousand miles of
sea and the British fleet keep the contest
in Europe.
But our boys are there.
BY spring there may be a million of them
and soon another million.
And behind them two million reserves.
And back of them two or three millions
in training.
Vast numbers of these boys will lay down
their lives that "Government of the People,
by the People, for the People, shall not per-
ish from the earth"
The most we can offer is so very little COM
pared with what they offer.
They are wide awake and alert.
We must be wide awake and alert.
We must work harder and create more of
everything that is essential, either of itself
or to facilitate our progress in the war.
We must take the Liberty Loans as fast
as they come and take them wit hthankful
spirit.
We must contribute to the Red Cross and
Y. NJ. c. A..
We must pay the war taxes gladly.
We must eliminate waste of food products.
We must, as far as possible, confine our
consumption of food products to the kind of
food products not required for our army and
our allies armies.
We must eliminate all unnecessary pro-
ducts made of materials required for war
purposes.
We must do these things as individuals, if
we are to win the war.