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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
NEAR TRAGEDY
AT SCHLATER
Mr.. L. B. Martin Wounded and His
Horse Shot Out From Under Him
BY MIR. Joe Kicks.

Mr.. L. B. Martin, young man who
lives between Schlater and Itta Bena,
operates logging camp and farms,
was shot in the side yesterday and
had his horse shot out from under
him by Mr.. Joe Kicks, saw mill man,
who operates mill on the place of
Mr. .Calhoon Wilson in that vicinity.
Mr.. Martins wound is not serious,
the bullet struck a rib and glanced
causing only flesh wound.
Several shots were fired at Mr..
Martin, the first shot, according to
the wounded man being the one that
hit him. When the first shot was fired
Mr.. Martins horse began plunging
which probably saved the riders life
and caused the injury to the animal.
The trouble resulted from a dispute
concerning the payment for some logs
which Mr.. Martin had skidded for Mr..
Kicks.
Mr.. Martin is young married man
and has lived in this county for the
past two years, coming here from Tai
lahstchie county He was raised In
Calhoun county and is q member Of
one Of the best families in that part
Of the state.
Mr.. Kicks has been placed under
arrest BY the Sheriff and his prelimin-
ary trial was set for ten o'clock this
morning " h heard at Itta Rena.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
MINSTRELS DRAW CHEERING
CROWD.

Lovers Of minstrelsy were delighted
for several hours with Che Offering;
OF Neil O'Brien's superb troup of per
formers in new and breezy acts al
the Crescent Theatre last night. The
fun makers erpeadedly had the audi
ence hilarious with laughter during
the entertainment,
For the first part Of the perfor-
nance novel setting entirely out of
the ordinary was given, introducing
Mr.. O'Brien, the leading spirit Of the
attraction, assisted by 'Lasses White,
Happy BenwaN Steve Werher, AL
Mario, Major Nowak and others.
"The Ebony Yatch Club" produced
by James German an denlisting the
services Of ten Of Americas great
dancers and Allen Earle, female i'm
personator, whose gowns dazzled the
eyes of the feminine members Of the
audience, was vertiable joy feast for
the hearers.
Eddie Ross with his African harp,
as he calls his banjo, was up to all
expectations.-New Orleans Amerisan
Jan. %.
Coming to Greenwood Theatre,
Thursday, March 9th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
NOTICEABLE DECREASE IN FOR.
EST FIRES.

Washington, Feb. 27-(By Union
Associated Press s)-One of the most
gratifying reports which the present
administration has prepared in con-
nection with the close of President
Wilson's first term Of Office is In COM
nection with forest fires. The dam
ages sustained last year amounted to
only $l62,585, the smallest figures in
the history of the government. A
favorable season was largely respon-
sible for the relatively small loss, but
much also was due to efficient man
agement. The area burned included
299,377 acres of government land and
l23,16O acres of privately owned land
in the national forests.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
BIRTH CONTROL ADVOCATES
ADOPT SHREWD TACTICS.

Chicago, Feb. 27-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-The birth control ad-
vocates in this city are wise. Witness
sing the difficulties Of their sisters in
the East because Of the rigidity Of the
law, they have set about making laws,
touching upon this subject in Chica-
go more comfortable. They have re-
quested Corporation Counsel Ettel-
son to render an opinion as to the
city's attitude toward the subject Of
birth control. If city ordinances prove
.unfavorable, movement will be
started at once to change them. Then
the active campaign will begin. Until
that time advice will be confined to
the spoken word.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
(By Asso ociated Press,

Washington, Feb. Official dis
patches confirming the reports Of the
death Of Americans on the steamship
Laconia tcrpedoed without warning.
established the case as the covert act''
which has been feared since President
Wilson's warning. to Germany.
The situation ID unchanged from
Yesterday where President. Wilson left
it when he asked Congress for author
ity to cope with the submarine peril.
The President and department Of
ficials have taken the position that
no further step will be taken until
Congress has had an Opportunity to
act on the Presidents request. The
view prevailed that the sinking Of
the Laconia would hasten the action
Of Congress.
It was indicated that the first step
the government will take will be to
furnish American ships with guns and
ammunition for defensive purposes
and to insure them in the government
War Risk Bureau.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
MARYLAND FISH LAWS MADE.
QUATE.

Harve de Grace, Feb. 27-(By I'm
ion Associated Press) Much dissat-
isfaction is felt here because of the
action of the United States govern
ment is discontinuing the Battery Is
land shad hatchery which it has been
conducting since 1877. Maryland has
for years refused to do anything to
stop the depletion Of her once valua-
BILE fisheries and enact adequate laws
for the protection of fish, demanded
for years by the Bureau of Fishery
representatives, hence the punishment
imposed upon her. When the State
places adequate and proper restric-
tions upon the fishing there is a pos
sibility that the Government will re-
sumo work.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
FEBRUARY n IN HISTORY.


lsl4--Battle Of Orthes, between
she British and French.
se2-Earl Of Derby became British
Premier for the first time.
lS7l-Meeting at Washington Of
.ne Joint High Commission to settle
the Alabama claims.
lsoo-Gen Cronje surrendered to
LORD Roberts at Paardeberg.
:, l9o4-Fire destroyed the Wisconsin
otate Capital at Madison. s
!, lsoe-Marriage Of Prince Eitel
: rleoerlck, second son Of the German
=, emperor and Dutchess Sophia Of
Gutenberg. n
lsl4-A Washington bank presi-
qent u iiled charges against Justice
Dan,el Thew Wright asking his i'm
Detachment. .,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
DIFFICULT TASK.
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. Reconsideration
OF President Wilson's reqsest for
authority to protect American shipp-
ing on the high seas from German
submarines began in Congress today.
Administration leaders are handicapp-
ed by the activities of small group
OF pacifsts in their own ranks and
more by the opposition of the Repub-
licans to giving the President execu-
tive blanket powers on the eve of ad.
journment.
Every effort is being made by Dem.
ocrats to reach an agreement with the
Republicans on measure to be
brought into both Houses. It ia he.
lieved to be difficult task.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
AMERICAN WOMEN LOST.
By Associated Pressl

London, Feb. 27-A Queenstown dis
patch says that 1t is certain Mrs. Noy
and her daughter, American passen-
gers on the Laconia, lost their lives.
Eight American negroes, members Of
the crew died from exposure, accord
ing to q Central News dispatch.
Cedric Lvat, theatrical manager, who
was a passenger, died from exposure.
He was a resident Of London.
A Chronicle dispatch from Queens
town says the Laconia was torpedoed
In comparatively calm weather. The
smallness of the loss of life is due
to the excellent discipline of the crew
and the orderliness Of the passengers.
Fifteen survivors have been landed
1t Bantric.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
LONGEST BAR YIELDS TO "DRY"
WAVE.

K Manning, Iowa, Feb. 27--(By Union
Associated Press) Prohibition has
caused the dismantling Of the s'icng-
est bar in the world" This s'liquor
counter" was $50 feet long and built
in the shape Of horseshoe. II has
been used lately for soft drinks, but
the owners believing that II the COM
munity must hare . dry" law, IL
should be hone dry are thrown.
the bar into lumber pile and using
IT. room f9y u general store.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
M0NTJOY HEADS
BASEBALL TEAM
Elected President Il Meeting Last
Night-Foley Named Secretary
and Treasurer.

The permanent organization of the
4, Greenwood Baseball Association was
completed last night at the meeting
4 held at the rooms of the Business
League. Mr.. P. D. Montjoy was elect
ed president of the association, Mr..
T. J. Foley, secretary and treasurer
+. and Prof. C. E. Saunders, J. L. Minor
and W. M. Peteet, directors. Mr.. M.
G. Dudley was elected manager of
the team and will be one of the play
ers.
Mr.. Dudley left this morning for
Greenville to attend a meeting of rep
resentatives from the four teams to
compose the league to perfect the or
ganization Of that circuit. The league
will bear the same title as that used
by leagues in which Greenwood has
been represented heretofore, The
Cotton States League.
Mr.. Foley in speaking of the pros
poets Of baseball in Greenwood this
year said that since Greenwood last
had professional ball -four years ago,
conditions have greatly changed, the
roads have been much improved, there
are many more cars owned now than
four years ago, the attendance will
be larger, people can come from a
greater distance to see the games and
that with the short circuit expenses
Will be kept at minimum. Mr.. Foley
IS very optimistic about the outcome
OF Greenwood's venture into organ-s
led baseball again.
There is little doubt but that the
people OF Greenwood, though they
nave failed to show much enthusiasm
50 lar over the organization Of lea
que team here, will give the team
ecod support. There are plenty Of
ians here who will attend eeery game.
enthusiasm is the greatest asset of
and when Greenwood be-
comes enthused there is nothing to
stop her.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
Advance of Is to 81 Points at New
York and 6 to 81 Points at New
Orleans in Cotton Today.

The cotton market showed a decid-
edly better tone today and the close
this afternoon registered gain of
13 to 81 points at New York and 6 to
81 points at New Orleans. Spots at
New York were up so points and "A
points off at New Orleans. Sales $50
bales.
The Chicago grain and produce
markets were closed today on account
of election.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
GERARD TO SAIL TODAY.

Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 27-(By I'm
ion Associated Press)-Ambassador
Gerard, whose official party has been
reduced to his immediate staff, sails
for the United States today on the
Spanish steamship Infanta Isabel.
Mrs. Gerard accompanies the former
Ambassador to Germany. The party
is expected to arrive in New York
about March 13.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
(Bv Associated Press)

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 27-Eighteen
norsons seventeen passengers and a
reoro porter, were killed early, today
- a rear-end collision between an
ovrress train and a freight on the
Pennsylvania railroad at Mount Un-
;on The accident occurred shortly
after midnight and the bodies were so
badly mangled that six hours later on
IL nine of the dead had been identi-
fed The freight train plunged into
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
UNCLE SAM WANTS FORESTERs.

Washington, Feb. 27-(By Union
Associated Press) ~ Foresters and
field clerks to be stationed in various
branches Of the National Forestry
service are badly needed BY Uncle
Sam. The pay is not bad, the en-
trance salary $1,100 a year. Civil SER
vice examinations are being held IN
several different cities In ths hope Of
sscusias competent csndidatss,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
URGE PASSAGE
MILITARY BILL
Twenty Seven Organizations Headed
by Association at Commerce, at
Chicago Sign Resolution.
(BY Associated Pressl

Chicago, Feb. 27 = Resolutions
adopted by twenty seven Chicago or
ganizations, headed by the Associa-
tion of commerce, are now on the way
to Washington asking for immediate
Universal Military service.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
OFFICIALLY REPORTED DEAD.
lBy Associated Pressl

London, Feb. 27--United States
Consul Frost, at Queenstown, tele-
graphed the American Embassy here
that Mrs. Noy and her daughter,
American passengers, on the Laconia,
died OF exposure and their bodies were
buried at sea.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

firmness is shown by the steady in
crease in premium of March futures
and the high basis paid for hedged
cotton. The movement of cotton is
nearly at a standstill waiting on de-
velopments in politics.
J. F. CLARKE eco.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
TWO AMERICAN WOMEN WERE
AMONG THE LOST ON LACONIA.
Died from Exposure and Were Rur;ed a. G..
Government Will Furnish Guns and Ar,,r
milton for American Merchantmen.
By Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. ~ The sinking Of the
Laconla with the loss of American lives is looked
upon by the American government as clear-c,'t
violation OF American rights, according n a
authoritative expression of opinion, after the
ference between President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing. No further investigation is considered
necessary. S'>.eA =
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
STRIKE OUT CERTAIN WORDS.
(By Associated Press)

tDS 4A00o"'eu 1esS/
Washington, Feb. 27-By an unof-
flcial vote the House Foreign Rela-
tions Committee today agreed to
strike from the administration bill to
empower the President to take steps
to meet the submarine menace, the
words "other instrumentalities" and
to substitute the words "use naval
forces of the United States includ-
ing the naval militia"
The Foreign Relations Committee
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

rOIeCdSLs
Mississippi-Unsettled tonight and
Wednesday, probably rain. Somewhat
colder in north and central portion
tonight and in central and south por-
tion Wednesday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
TWO CHILDREN KILLED.
(By Associated Press)

Altoona, Pa, Feb. 27-Information
from Pennsylvania railroad sources
shows that twenty persons were killed
in the Mount Union wreck. In addi-
tion to those already accounted for
two children were killed. A heavy
fog prevailed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
THIRTEEN LOST IN ALL.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 27-Consul Frost
gives the total landed from the Lac
onia as 2S1 out Of 2g4 aboard the
vessel. OF the thirteen lost five were
drowned and eight died from expo-
sure and were buried at sea. Six
persons are in hospitals at Queens
town. The cargo, was said to have
been valued at 100000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HoNoRs.

~ congratulations 60 today to Lisut.
w. = A, Currie, N, p, Canada, wsll-
Aa0wn s ', journalist, extcorrespondsnt
.Of !. .he London Times and other DALI
- - 81 ysars old today. 1
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 8 to 81 up.
New York Spots l7.05-50 up.
New Orleans Spots l6.75-M off.
Sales $50 bales
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

OF the Senate has shown disposition
to modify the bfeadth Of the ''other
lnstrumentalities" phrase, also. The
Republicans voted solidly against it.
and received some support, it is said
from Senators Stone Hitchcock and
OGorman, Democrats.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

February, n, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at 7 A. M.
Temperature: Highest 81 degrees
Lowest 81 degrees
At z a. m. is degrees
Precipitation 600 inches
River Stage, Z am 2l.8 feet
Change 90 feet
]. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
NEW FEDERAL JUDGE FOR TEN.
NESSEE.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 27-A bill pro-
viding an additional Federal Judge
for Tennessee was passed by the Sen
ate today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
TRANSPORT SUNK
BY SUBMARINE
Berlin Admiralty Gives Out Official
Statement About Sinking of Brit
ish Vessel.
nv AssOciated Press

(By Associated Press)
Berlin, Feb. 27-The sinking of the
British transport steamer A-19 was
announced by the admiralty today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
CUNARD LINE SAYS TWELVE.
(By Associated Pressl

London, Feb. 27-The number Of
dead or missing from the Laconia was
given out by the Cunard line today
as twelve Of the passengers three are
dead and three missing, Of the crew
six are missing. Two torpedoes
struck the vessel. ..a' q
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

BRITISH VESSELS SUNK.
(By Associated Press)
London, Feb. 27 British steamers
Aries and Seagull have been sunk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
RECORD PRICE
FOR BIG HOGS
New High Price of $3.50 Reached at
Chicago Today-Highest Ever
Paid for Pork.
fRv Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Chicago, Feb. 27-Heavy hogs sold
here today for $3.50, establishing
q new high record.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
FREIGHT CRASHES INTO EXPRESS
EIGHTEEN PERSONS ARE KILLED
Seventeen Passengers and Negro Porter Lose
Lives in Accident on Pennsylvania Railroad
Early This Morning.

the rear of a sleeper with such force
that it cut the coach in twain.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27
|DR. FOLK DEAD
AT NASHVILLE.
Blood Poison Responsible for Death
of Editor of The Baptist and
Reflector.

(By Associated Press)
Nashville, Feb. 27-Dr. Folk, edi-
tor of the Baptist and Reflector is
dead as a result of blood poison.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-27

1sks TAs Daily comneRvsalsh, I
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-29

myself might be an absolute none
nifty in the houSS instead OF its
mistress
Cousin Agatha voiced my feeling,
catiShly
How fortunate you are in your
daughter-in-law, Harriet she purted
Few young married women would al
low a mother-in-law TO select AZ the
drapcries and dominate the house as
you do"
Her cousin vouchsaied her not even
the satisfaction OF an answering look
81 think you'll like the color of the
tapestry ! got in its place much better
Margaret" she said. tugginR at a big
bundle, with which astonishment | had
watched her bring in, for my mother.
in-law usually hated to carry bundles
There" she said. as the last reirac.
tory string gave way, what do you
think Of that"
Before my astonished eyes unrolled
pieces OF the most beautiful English
chintE I've ever seen.
(Cupyright)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-29

their springs broken, but the beautifully
carved walnut was still in very good
shape, and the moment saw them
coveted them. Their owner sold them
to me for a ridiculously low sum, and
| had given myself great deal oi
quiet pleasure since in visual,zing tn,
appearance OF the old pieces when the,
should be repaired and covered will
bright-colored English chintz.
There was sitting room in the hous,
we had bought which to my eyes ap.
peared to be clamoring for the old fur
nitute, thus rejuvenated. to be put into
it. This room had white marble fire
place of the same period as the furni-
ture, and high windows. | had re-
solved to make it crintz room. and TO
have the window draperies correspond
with the upholstering OF the furniture.
But my mother law had shattered
my dreams with the assertion that |
was crazy to think of putting delicate
chintz UPON that furniture" and that
tapestry was the only material to be
thought Of" | had acquiesced in her
decision, but so far as so trivial a thing
could affect me | had been unhappy
over it, felt that | never wanted to
see or to hear Of the chairs again, and
| had to force myself to admire the
piece of tapestry my ,othcr- in-law had
brought home with the declaration that
il was to be used for the covering OF
the walnut furniture.
II is misfortune of mine that I
brood over injustice, real or fancied.
and by the time my mother-i -in-law re-
turned from the city had worked my
self into an unwbolesome state,
u returned that tapestry, Margaret, /"
she said almost before she removed her
gloves. Upon thinking it over, de-
cided that il wasn't the shade wanted
And luckily it was a remnant The
clerk had said | could bring il back
il it didn't harmonic with my other
things"
A Sacrifice In Return.
N.Y. always NV" | thought to
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(Copyright)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-29
REVELATIONS
.0@WlPE
What Mother Graham Did to Make
II Right" With Madge.
6v Msls GoYrison

NHY mother -in-law fulfilled hel
WI promise to make it right witt
A'A me- in royal and unexpected
fashion unon the very next day fol
lowing the knitting incident, wher
Cousin Agatha had tried in vain &c
fan into quarrel the differing opin-
ions OF the elder Mrs. Graham and my
self upon the English and the con-
tinental methods of knitting. Because
of Cousin Agatha's interference | had
painfully unlearntd the continental
method which Lillian had taught me
and painstakingly applied myself TO the
method my nother-in- law automatically
declared to be the only right way
the way she had been taught
II | had been asked to declare my
opinion could not have found a
needle points difference between the
two methods. But was very much
confused through learning first one
way and then the other and by the
time my mother-in- condescendingly
informed me that my work would do"
| was almost ready TO throw
knitting needles and woods into the fire
place in weary disgust
Almost ready, but not quite, for il is
never my way to give up anything |
have once set out to do, and besides my
mother-in-law's pleasure in teaching me
was so obvious that | purposely pro-
longed my lesson, asking her over and
over things | already knew.
Il declare, Margaret" she said at
last This is making me enthusiastic,
too. I've thought vaguely of knitting
for the soldiers, but really have been
too indolent to get about it, ] think
III go to the city tomorrow morning
and get me some needles and wool. |
have another errand, also, which | must
attend
The air with which she uttered the
words and the smile which accompanied
them were plainly meant to be mYs-
terious and important knew she
meant me to connect them with her
promise to make il right" with me,
and there was little glad feeling a
my heart that had sacrificed my own
inclination in the matter OF the knit
ting.
~ Returned That Tapestry"
But there was a little feeling OF re.
sentiment mingled with my vrtuous
sense OF duty done, a feeling that had
its roots in the discussion OF draperies
for our new home which my mother.ln
law and | had had on our trip to town
couple of days before, a trip that hal
ended Tor me in series of most sur
priSed adventures. Because | did nc'
wish my mother in-law to suspect tha
my real reason for going to the CT,
was to trace the source OF the anon,
nous clippings which had come to ms
J had abruptly wound up our discus
sion OF draperies by turning o.er the
whole question to her But the remem
btance OF the autoeratic manner in
which she had disposed OF my sugges
ton concerning the old mid Victorian
walnut chairs that ! had bought ranked
childishly within me.
The woman who sold us the house
had stored away in her oattic a wonder
iul old set of horsehair-covered walnu'
furniture an immense couch a hos
r'iable hig rocker and six straight
chairs. Their coverings were in strips,