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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23
Ought To Have.

He hasn't the ghost Of chance
with that girl
u don't see why not when he is a
lad Of spirit"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-23

Copyright. Underwood u Underwood
>PA1LDiNG NOW Ant
Albert Spalding. the noted vioiinist,
uas cabled from somewhere IN
France that he has won commits
sion and is now a first lieutenant with
the American eHpedttionarv. forces.
The violinist enlisted last June rs a
private In the aviation corps OF the
slFra al service
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Gun Practice Enforced.

Special attention is to be paid to rife
and machine gun practice in the train
ing course prescribed here for the Dis
trict soldiers of the 312th Machine Gun
Battalion.
Within a short time the men will be
trying out new Enfield rifles on the big
range that is now being completed
here.
The program Of work for the present
week. which includes much sighting
practice, is an important preparatory
measure for high development along
this line.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
FOOD FOR SOLDIERS o. K.
SAY U. S. ARMY EXPERTS
But National Guard Camps, Surgeon
Generals ofice Asserts, Can
Be Improved.

According to tho food division OF the
surgeon generals oface food provided
for the mon Of the National Army and
the National Guard In training In this
country "is excellent in quality.
TN the National Army cantoumsuta.
1t is reported. ''the cooks have the ad.
vantage OF permanent kitchens, pro-
vided with a plentiful supply Of hot
water, good etorerooma largo refriE.
orators. eto The National Guard or
ganizationA housed in tents. have
temporary kitchens. often with dirt
floors. poorly constructed storerooms,
smoky stoves and refrtgerators too
near fires
I'm many camps tho element OF waste
Is already under control In some
camps the contractors who undertook
to dispose Of garbage at q price based
upon the amount they expected to ket
are threatening to throw up their CON.
tracts because the amount Of EarbaRe
is 90 small"
Evening star., 1917-12-04
q. 8. CALLS FOB AID,
Men and Women Needed at Once for
Government Positions.

Owing to tho vast amount Of extr.
work devolved on the various depart
ments OF the government dus to thu war.
the Civil Service Commission has been
compelled to issue q call for great num-
bers Of men and women needed to al
stenographio and other positions in the
Offices at Washington and mechanical
trades and technical positions in the
government plants for manufactring AZ
til1ery and ammunition"
The local boards Of civu service exam-
liners At the post of1ces m an cst5e0 ars
furnishing detailed information oonoeru-
ing positions in which msn and women
AE4 needed
Evening star., 1917-12-04
GIVING WOMEN RAIN
COATS AND RAIN CAPES

For Christmas presents is very practical,
sensible thought. We offer an excellent as
sortment for those who are considering
such choice, and many splendid sugges-
tions for those who have not yet decided.
They are of silk gloria, cravenetted serge,
rubberized satin, silk and serge. Mostly
belted models, some in the new military eff
fects, with convertible collars. The new
Rubberized Satin Rain Capes are very
modish. The colors are navy, tan, gray and
Third hoor. street.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
EXQUISITE GIFT SILK
NEGLIGES.

Negliges with every attribute that
or young girl could ask for-ex
1uisite sill1en materials with loveliness o
inc and trimming paramount. There ar
few feminine possessions in apparel that
woman is more particular about.
Negliges of Crepe de Chine, Chif-
fon Taffeta and Washable Satin; new
deep shawl collar styles, new all-over
styles in plated and plain; the new
belted styles make their initial bow in
the domain of boudoir apparel; the
traditionally perfect empire negliges.
Tintings are soft and lovely, fresh and
delicate as May morning; all sorts
of enchanting trimmings. $l0.50 to
$500.
Albatross Negliges, warm but not
heavy, rather plain yet having plenty
of fullness-robe and empire designs,
trimmed with wide satin folds, ,$l0S0.
Albatross Kmonos in various shades,
$3.50, and Dressing Sacques, $500.
Beautiful Imported Japanese Silk
Kimonos, in the soft, wonderfully col
ored silks for which these peoples are
noted; the garments have all the air
of their homeland, yet are distinctly
adapted to American woman's usage.
In rose, pink, blue, lavender, old blue.
and maize, richly hand embroidered.
$3.50 to $500.
Quilted Japanese Silk Robes-light
as a feather, warm as toast, beautiful
as neghge garments should be, and
may be used for bathrobes if desired.
Solid colors, solid colors with contrast
ing Innings; fine hand-embroidered
ones, with glorious blossoms and birds J.
$50 to $l6.00.
Third nssr. stzsst
Evening star., 1917-12-04
BLOUSES ARE CERTAIN
TO PLEASE.
Third floor, G street.

Through the blouse assortments OF
may be able to find gift selections distinct
pleasing. The engaging simplicity OF lin.
throughout all modes is a feature that wi
make the selection of gifts for others a
easier matter than ordinarily.
Georgette Crepe beautifully combined
with flet laces, heavy laces, headings, en-
broideries; light shades, suit colorings and
delightful contrasts; number of exclusive
novelties, S5.75 to $z3zS.
Crepe de Chine Blouses. featuring all
the latest effects and splendid qualities,
$3.50 to S6z5.
Mourning Blouses of Georgette Crepe,
Crepe de Chine with new convertible, roll
and tuxedo collars, also those combined
with taffeta; smart plain tailored models,
$3.50 to S1z.S0.
Striped and Plaid Silk Blouses intro
duce a series of the most interesting color
combinations of the season. S. to $6.7S.
Wash Liberty Satin Blouses in flesh,
maize and white, with all the new collar
designs that lend such smartness, SS.7S to
$8J5.
Quilted Japanese Silk Vests with white
and lavender Innings, also plain black and
white Without sleeves, $125; with sleeves,
Sz15.
Third door. G street
Evening star., 1917-12-04
STYLISH SKIRTS ARE
GIVABLE

Certainly this year above all other years
because skirts are so fashionable, and womel
are calling insistently for the many beautl
full styles shown in such profusion at thi
time. There is seemingly no limit to tn
variety, and every one is extremely attrac
tive.
The Handsomest Skirts of the sea
son are of black panne velvet, char
meuse silk, radium satin, faillc silk
and broadcloth Hardly any two skirts
alike, though many are similar IN
treatment of design - side draped
styles, cascade effects, overskirt ef-
I fects, hustle styles, full plated and
plain tailored $12.75 to $500 each.
Sports Skirts in huge plaids, vivid
stripes and smart checks, also IN
tweeds and silvertone cloths; tull
plated and plain tailored, most OF
them with large patch pockets and
button trimmings, $12.75 to $500
EACH
A special showing of skirts at
S5.75-values that women should be
doubly appreciative of at this time
when materials and cost of labor are
making the production Of such skirts
at this low price entirely prohibitive.
Riding Skirts of khaki, divided
style, $500 each.
Third Hoor street.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Drive Away Headache
q Rub Musterole on Forehead
and Temples

4 headache remedy without the dan
S Of sheadachs medicine" Relieves
hoadaehe snd that miserable feeling from
0e5ds % congestion. And it acts at once /!
1easterols II . clean, white ointment,
&Dds With oil Of mustard. Better than
. mustafd plaster and does not blister,
Used only externally, and in no way can
s6ect stomach and heart, as some in
111l medicines do.
8neenent for sore throat, bronchitis,
4o.b SIN meek, asthma, neuralgia, con.
o9ooa, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago,
- pains and aches Of the back or Joints.
sat1s, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains'
&bos3ed 3set, colds Of the chest (it often
sveuts pneumonia).
I. Aoe and 6oe jars; hospital size, $3.50.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
LAYMEN MEET
AT LEXINGTON
Kentucky Town to Entertain Fifth
Convention of Southern Presby-
terian Church People.

The Fifth General Convention of the
Laymen's Missionary Movement Of
the Presbyterian church in the Unit
ed States is to meet at Lexington,
KY, on the twentieth of this month
and to continue through the twenty
second. The last convention was held
in Charlotte, North Carolina and was
tremendous success. A letter re-
ceived today from Mr.. H. v. Carson,
convention secretary, says that every
indication points to successful con-
vention at Lexington.
Among other things Mr.. Carson
mentions in his letter is the fact that
one country church in Virginia has
chartered a solid Pullman car and be-
tween thirty and forty from the one
church will attend the convention.
Some very prominent men are on
the program for the convention and
especially good musical numbers
are to be heard, some Of the best tai
ent in the world being on the pro
gram. Among those to speak is Capt.
J. C. w. Reith, of GLASGOW, Scotland,
special representatives Of the British
government who will deliver an ad-
dress on "War and Character"
There will probably be several from
Greenwood to attend the convention.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
PRICE OF PAPER
TO TAKE TUMBLE
Relief for Publishers Apparently Is In
Sight-Trade Commissioners to
Set the Price.
by Associated Press }

Washington, Feb. l.7-Relief for
publishers from the high cost Of news
print paper apparently was in sight
today. The Federal Trade Commits
sion probably will accept, it was said,
the offer of the manufacturers to let
the Commission determine fair
maximum price for paper for the six
months following March the first.
The paper manufacturers yielded in
their opposition to the governments
efforts to resHore normal prices when
confronted with the alternative of per-
sonal action by President Wilson and
special session Of Congress to pass
remedial legislation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
EFFICIENCY AND LIFE OF GUNS
OF U. S. GOVERNMENT.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. 17-In an effort to
increase the efficiency and life Of guns
constructed for the United States gov
ernment, members Of the Naval Con-
sulting Board will, during the next
two weeks, meet the American Insti-
tute of Mining Engineers for discus
sion of an important phase of the
subject. The meeting will be in con-
nection with the Hath convention of
the Institute to be held in New York
during the week Of February 10th and
officers Of the Army and Navy, gov
ernment representatives and other ex-
perts will be in attendance.
The special subject to be discussed
deals with the erision of guns, or the
hardening Of the inner surface of the
gun tube, problem which is at pres
ent seriously engaging the attention
of many of the country's leading
scientists. The discussion will be op-
ened with paper by DR.. Henry Fay,
of Massachusetts Institute of Tech
onology, which paper was prepared
from series of tests of metals made
at the Watertown arsenal, and which
is one Of the technical papers at the
Forthcoming convention.
A committee of the Naval Consult
ing Board, headed by DR.. Hudson
Maxim, will be present at the Mining
session and discuss the SUBJ
ject, after which the Committee will
hold meeting with technical experts
in the rooms of the American Insti-
tute of Mining Engineers.
The entire Naval Consulting Board
has been invited to attend the meet
ing of the Institute and about five
hundred mining engineers from all
parts Of the country will be present.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
VIRTUAL BLOCKADE OF ATLANTIC
PORTS BY GERMANY MUST SOON END,
Situation Fast Becoming Intolerable to United
States Means Of Protecting American Ships
Still Under Consideration.
By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 17-What has
virtually become blockade of Amer
lean Atlantic ports by Germany's
ruthless submarine campaign is re-
garded by officials today as over
shadowing all other issues of the sit
uation. officials recognize that the
holding of American and other ships
in port is fast becoming intolerable.
Means of protecting ships against
submarine danger are still under con-
sideration by President Wilson. Many
officials believe that the President has
the authority to direct the arming Of
the vessels but the possibility Of a
clash with Germany as result is ex-
pected to cause him to go before Con-
gress before takin the step.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
NEW YORK CoTTnN OFT. MARKET
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

New Orleans, Feb. 17-Both politi-
cal and shipping news were better this
morning. London says the American
relief organization in Belgium and
northern France is permitted to con-
tinue its work undisturbed. Yarrow-
dale seamen are given their liberty
in Germany. At Washington beneath
the serface there is strong under
current discussion of various possible
means of averting war. The British
government orders examination at
Halifaxinstead of at Kirkwall which
is believed will partly relieve the
freight congestion and improve mat
ters for neutral ships. Liverpool was
showing futures about II better than
due; spots 2 lower; sales 5000 bales.
Futures however, weakened as soon
as our markets opened showing that
liquidation is going on, which
sustains recent reports future re-
strictions on trading. If the govern
ment should put on temporary re-
striction to the importation Of cotton,
Liverpool should advance and it was
probably with the view of preventing
speculators from taking undue ad-
Of a bullish supply situa-
lion, that the British government
putting restrictions on trading at
Liverpool, confning to the regular
cotton trade sources. No change in
he spot situation with holders firm.
The very high basis being asked for
,edged cotton is q check to q larger
mill demand.
J.F: CLARKE & CO.. !
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
FEBRUARY II IN HISTORY.

FEBRUARY IL in HISTORY.
1815-Peace between the United
States and Great Britain announced.
1S49-Sixty-five lives lost in thea
tire panic in Glasgow.
1s67-First ship passed through
the Suez Canal.
1898-Frances E. Willard, leader
Of the w. c. T. U. movement, died.
1905-Grand Duke Sergius, uncle
Of the CHAR, assassinated.
1910--Secretary Ballinger with
drew 100000 acres of public land.
1916--British declared that the con-
quest of Kamerun, the German colony
in Africa, was complete.
United States Senate received from
President Wilson a report showing
that 78 Americans were killed in Mex
leo in 8 years (63 in 1915), in addi-
tion to SO killed on American soil BY
Mexicans. fE5
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
BANK ERS TO DISCUSS COUN.
TRY'S PROBLEMS.

Chicago, Feb. 17-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-The meeting of the
Bankers Club in the gold room of the
Congress hotel tonight, will be an un-
usually important one. Judge War
rem Gard, member Of Congress for
years from the third Ohio district,
will be the guest of honor and speak
er Of the eveing. Prominent bankers
from some of the large cities of the
central West and southwest will dis
cuss the country's problems.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
SUCCESS NOW
SEEMS ASSURED
Organization of Battery of Artillery
Here Almost Certain-Much In.
terest Being Taken.

The prospect for the organization
Of Battery of Artillery here at the
mass meeting next Tuesday is es-
pecially bright A thorough canvass
Of the city to learn the exact feeling
Of the people has resulted in the belief
on the part of those making the poll
that the Battery can be organized
without any trouble.
The meeting is set for Tuesday
night and is attracting much atten-
ton. Other towns in the state are
organizing such military bodies and
are awaiting with interest the out
come of the efforts here, this town be-
ing the first in the state to make any
direct efforts toward the organization
Of Battery.
Water Valley has completed her en-
listment and will be mustered in Mon
day night. Surely if a town of the
size of Water Valley can raise
Battery of Artillery Greenwood can
do likewise.
1t is understood that similar action
is being taken at Jackson, Meridian,
Vlcksburg, Hattiesburg, Gulfport and
several other towns. The National
Defense Act arranges for regiment
OF artillery to be raised in Mississippi
before any other infantry units are
organized. This regiment will consist
OF nine batteries such as the one being
organized here, and two troops of cav
arly. 1t is understood that the cav
airy troops are already in way of or
ganizing on the coast.
Major W. c. o'Ferrall, and perhaps
Adjutant General Eric C. Scales him
self, will be present at the mass meet
ing Tuesday night. Major O'Ferrall
Will make an address and SO will the
AdJutant General should he be pres
ent. The Municipal Brass Band will
give concert before the meeting.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
CONGESTION AT
new YORK BAD
Steamship Owners and Agents Will.
ing to Do Their Part to Relieve
the Situation.
by Associated Pressl

New York. Feb. IT. Owners and
agents Of ships declared today thst
they are ready to do their part Ii,
relieving the railroad freight conges-
tions. They declared tina texporters
have no cause for complaint except
that they, could not find vessels to
carry their goods.
The railroad men are inclined to
agree now that the submarine cam
paign has played only a small part in
the freight situation, the most i'm
portant factor in the situation is now
said to have been the weather, which
has been the worst in many years.
Twenty one merchant ships arriving
here yesterday promised greater
space than this port has enjoyed in
sometime. War risk insurance show
ed slight reduction today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
PATRIOTISM EXTENDS TO COCK
TAILS.

New York, Feb. 17-(By Union As
sociated Press)-The latest drink to
make its appearance in this city is
the "Uncle Sam Cocktail" composed
of red, white and blue fluids. It was
concocted by German-born miverolo-
gist, who declares he will stand by
Uncle Sam. The cocktail is composed
of one-third grenadine (red,) one;
third curacao (white), and one-third
creme de violet (blue)." Pour into
q glass rubbed with half . lemon
and mix to "ta Ia ta Ia Ia ta."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
HARVARD MEN DELAYED IN
AIDING FRANCE.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 17-(By
Union Associated Press Owing to
the uncertainty of vessels sailing.
the twenty-five Harvard students
scheduled to sail for France on the
Chicago today, may not get away as
promptly as expected. They intend
to serve on the American Ambulance
Corps. Richard G. Harte, Of Phila-
delphia, football and baseball player,
will 60 with another contingent In
June, Il conditions permit,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
NOTICE OF SALE OF TIMBER.


The Board Of Supervisors Of Le-
fore County, Mississippi, will on the
first Monday Of March, 1917, sell at
auction to the highest bidder all tim
Der except cypress situated on the
School Lands Of said County, known
as the Allen, School Land.
The timber on that portion Of said
Land heretofore leased, will be sold
subject to the permission Of the les
sees to cut and remove the same.
Said Board reserving the right to
reject any and oil bids.
This February 9th, 1917.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
FINAL EFFORT.
FOR BASEBALL
Meeting Called for Tonight at Eight
O'clock at the Rooms Of the Bus
mess League.

Another meeting has been arranged
for tonight to settle the question Of
Greenwood entering the Cotton States
League. Several meetings in regard
to the matter have been held in the
recent past. The last meeting proved
a failure. It was planned to be the
last one but as very few were present
the final meeting was postponed until
tonight. The money necessary to Sc
cure q berth in the league is $2,500,
over $1,000 of this sum has already
been secured.
Mr.. M. G. Dudley, who has backed
the movement here stated yesterday
afternoon that the fans Of Greenwood
are all eager for league baseball but
that no one wants to take the lead in
the organization Of team. He is con
fident that more interest will be taken
in the meeting tonight than at the
last one.
Mr.. Wheatley Of Greenville, who
was elected president Of the league
when it was organized in that city
q week ago, will be present at the
tonight. Several business
men Of the city have signified their
intention Of attending tonight and
there is prospect that the last ef-
fort will prove success.
Mr. Dudley is Of the opinion that if
Indianola can raise the required
amount and can support league base
ball Greenwood certainly should not
hesitate. According to Mr.. Dudley
there is no lack of interest in Green
wood but a lack Of leader who will
blaze the way.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
ORIENTAL SERVANTS IN ENG
LAND.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 17-England is ex-
periencing in limited sense an in
vasion of Oriental servants. Chinese
and Japanese are landing here in
greater numbers than usual and are
taking the places of the native SER
wants who have Joined the colors,
gone in for munition making or back
to the farms where such good wages
are now being paid. The Orientals
are said to be proving popular be-
cause they make themselves generally
useful and seem never too tired to
work.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
GERMAN EMBASSY OFFICIAL
ORDERED ENGINES DISABLED
Captain of German Vessel Tells of Receiving Or
ders to Wreck the Machinery on His Ship
J Name of Official Not Told.

when he received the order and tele-
graphed the chief engineer to disable
the engines. The work of obstruction
was done January thirty-first and
February the first, he said.
Pcllack testified that the Embassy
official said to him, "the relations be-
tween the two countries are being
severed and conditions are very SER
ior:." Judge Morton stated that If
the point was pressed he would find
the owners agreeing to the damage
to the vessel and hold them in con-
tempt. rj@
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
RAILWAY REFORM IN CHINA.

Peking, Feb. 17-(By Union Asso-
ciated press) s)-The Ministry of Com
munications today took up further
discussion Of the suggestion to abol-
ish free passes on the Chinese railway
systems as soon asy possible. 1t has
been pointed out that the use of
passes has been greatly abused and
results in the loss Of $4,00O,oOO silver
annually to the railway administra-
tion.' This is about one-fourth Of the
deficit Of the Government railways in
China. : p"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
ST. LOUIS HAS BANNER AUTO
SHOW.

st. Louis, NO., Feb. 17-(By Union
Associated Press)-The largest auto
mobile show in the history of this city
opened here today, to be in session
for one week. Practically every deal
er in the country is represented, as
we'll as the manufacturers of automo-
bile devices. Special attention is Civ
en- to the display of automobile in
ventions for farm use.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
BIG DECREASE IN INFANT NOR.
TALITY.

Washington, Feb. 17-(By Union
Associated Press Figures compiled
by the Health Commissioners Of the
ten largest cities in the United States
show that fewer babies died, in pro-
portion Of births, in this country last
year. The largest reduction in the
death rate was in Baltimore, but there
was an increase in the death rate in
st. Louis, Pittsburgh, Detroit and
Buffalo. Detroit showing the largest
increase,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-17
NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF FEED
FOR COUNTY MULES.

The Board Of Supervisors of Le-
fore County, Mississippi, will receive
proposals on the first Monday in
March,. 1917, to furnish corn, oats,
hay and mixed feeds for the County
mules, for the ensuing year.
A. r. BEW, Clerk.
This February 9Th, 1917.