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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
WILL ABANDON COTTON.
Lamb-Fish Lumber Company Will
Plant Only Food Crops.
(From FRIDAYS Dailv)

Placing its patriotic duty above ev-
cry financial consideration, the Lamb
Fish Lumber Co., of Charleston, Miss,
n of the most important members
of the Southern Alluvial Land Asso-
citation, has entered the big food drive
and will not raise a boil Of cotton this
year on 1900 acres, but will put it all
into food and feed crops.
"Raise food crops or fight" was the
message P. H. Stark, general super
intendent Of the company's plantation,
told his sixty tenant families when
they came to him for a renewal of the
annual crop arrangement. The tenants
decided to work in the corn and soy
bean trenches in preferences to going
to the front, and Mr.. Stark came to
Memphis to take up details Of his large
food raising project.
In conference with H. M. Cottrell,
agriculturist of the farm development
bureau of the. Business Mems Club,
V. H. Schoffelmayer, field secretary
Of the Southern Alluvial Land Asso-
citation, and F. E. Stonebraker, secre-
tary, a working plan was adopted
which is one of the most revolutionary
ever undertaken in a long staple cot
ton region.
Some 1850 acres will be planted to
prolific corn and 600 acres will be
planted to mammoth yellow soy beans
There will be fifty of Japanese seeded
ribbon cane, from which the tenants
will make their own syrup; fifty acres
of cowpeas and fifty acres of late po-
tatoes. There will be ten-acre fields
of cabbage, onions, tomatoes, turnips
land early potatoes.
Cowpeas also will be broadcast il
the orr at the last cultivation, ano
r~utabegas will be drilled in part Of
the corn. Much of the land will be
planted in double crops. After thu
soy beans have been harvested there
will be time for planting winter whea'
and the soil will be in excellent condi
ton for it.
In former years the Lamb-Fisl
Lumber Co. usually raised some 1,2Ol
acres of cotton. The patriotic depart
ure from old established lines in tn
face Of a crisis got much favorable
comment in agricultural and lumbe,
~circles.-Memphis Commercial Appeal
18th inst
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

These are twin evils. Persons suf-
fering from indigestion are often
troubled with constipation. Mrs. Rob-
ert, Allison, Nation, ILL.,, writes that
that when she first moved to Nation
she was a great sufferer from indi-
gestion and constipation. Food dis
tressed her and there was a feeling
like a heavy weight pressing on her
stomach and chest. She did not rest
rest well at night, and felt worn out
a good part Of the time. One bottle
of Chamberlain's Tablets corrected
this trouble so that she has since felt
like a different person.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
CAPTURE NEGRO
BRAND JACKSON
Killed Annie Gum More Than A Year
Ago and Has Been At Liberty
Since-Caught in Illinois.
(From Mondays Daily

Brand Jackson, a negro, was brought
to Greenwood today from East st.
Louis, ILL.,, by Deputy Sheriff G.. l..
Mcbride, on a warrant charging him
with the murder of Annie Gum, a
negro woman, in this city more than
a year ago. Jackson admits that he
did the killing, which occurred in the
eastern part of the city. Jackson dis
appeared and has been free wei since.
When arrested in East st. Louis
he admitted being the man wanted
here and was held pending the arrival
of Lefore County officers.
He will be confined in the county
Jail pending his trial at the next term
of court.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
For Group ofhers--
Aluays Keep this Handy

xhe day Of the Group sc4rs 10 oYsx
4oE those parents Who w4se1y 1Sep
the hone ready for instant ase.
W. C. Allen, Boseley, Mo-. writes: II
have raised q. family. Of four children,
snd have used Foley's Honey and Tar
the hest Group and cough medicine /
have ever used and I have used Il for
eight or ten years. a can recommend
st Tor =
II toward nightfaI1 the little euoa
irow hoarse or croupy. IS their :breath-
them Foleys4 Honey and Tar COMPOUND
promptly and It VIII ward Oh IN attach
q ceouR.
3lASoy cough that can leouA GtV0
(61oy'o Honey and Tar Compound SC
O0ee. 1t WI oa1e the littlo 1u1eeoFa
md soon ehey VIII haye easy beeetA11G
: Hf'fsse1 ssass 1isienm
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
NOTICE OF SALE OF TIMBER.

Bids will be received by the Board
of Supervisors of Lefiore County, Mis-
sissippi, on the First Monday in MAY,
1917, for all mercnantable timber sit
uated on Section 16, Township 81,
Range 2 West in said county.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
WARSHIP LAUNCHING PRIVATE.

New York, April 23-(By Union As
sociated Press)-The super-dread-
nought, New Mexico, a sister ship to
the Pennsylvania, was launched at the
Navy Yard today. The ceremony was
private, only naval officers, the Gov
ernor of Mexico and representatives
of the press being present. The New
Mexico will nave twelve 14-inch guns
a S a main battery and will displace
about $4,000 tons. Her place on the
navy yard ways will be taken by the
Tennessee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PUR-
CHASE BRIDGE LUMBER.

The Board of Supervisors of Leflore
County, Mississippi, will receive bids
on the First Monday in May, 1917,
for lumber for flooring highday
bridges as follows: Red Gum, black
gum, white oak, (all heart) Long Leaf
Pine and cypress (S5 per cent. hearty,
in the following sizes: All No. l COM
mon, IN car load lots, not exceeding
wood or oMney Stations, as said Board
may direct.
A. r. REV Clerk
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

Had Trouble Four or Five Years
Many people suffer from bladder
trouble when they can be quickly re-
lieved. w. j. Furry, R. F. D. 2, Salem,
Mo-, writes: 81 was bothered with
bladder trouble four or five years. It
gave me a great deal of pain. I took
different medicines, but nothing did
me any good until I got Foley Kid
ney Pills." Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Mrs, ClAYT0N'S LETTER
Rundown. Nervous Women

Louisville, KY was a nervous
wreck. and in q weak, rundown con-
dition when a friend asked mt to try
Vinol. l did so, and as q result l have
gained in health and strength. I think
Vinol is the best medicine in the world
for q nervous, weak, rundown system
and for elderly people. "-Mra w. G
CLAYTON, Louisville, Ky.
Vinol. which contains beef and cod
liver peptones, iron and manganese
c~eptonates, and glycerophosPhates,
is guaranteed to overcome all run
down, weak, devitalized condition.
s. l. Raines. Druggist. Greenwood
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Special Notice.

Foley Cathartic Tablets thoroughly
cleanse the bowels, remove undigest-
ed waste matter, sweetens the stom-
ach and tone up the liver. Do not
grippe nor nauseate. Stout persons
praise Foley Cathartic Tablets for the
light, free comfortable feeling they
bring. Will not addict you to the "pill
habit" Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Daughter in Terrible Shape

A. Mitchell, Bagdad, KY, writes:
"My daughter was in terrible shape
with kidney trouble. l got her to take
Foley Kidney Pills and she is COM
pletely cured" Foley Kidney Pills
strengthen weak, deranged kidneys;
correct bladder troubles; stop rheuma-
tic pains and backache; relieve sore
muscles and stiff joints. Sold every
where.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Nature Cures. The Doctor Takes the
Fee

There is an old saying that Mature
cures, the doctor takes the fee," but
as everyone knows you can help Ma
ture very much and thereby enable it
to effect cure in much less time than
is usually required. This is particu-
larly true of colds. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, Ii
quifies the tough mucus and aids in
its e~Npectoration, allays the cough and
aids Nature in restoring the system
to a healthy conditions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Glad to Learn of 1t.

Coughs that follow La Grippe, or
any deep-seated hacking cough, will
wear down the strongest man or wom-
an if allowed t ocontinu &c. Smith,
1921 18th ST., Augusta, Ga, writes:
Il got one 25c bottle of Foley's Honey
and Tar and my cough and cold is
about well. l was glad to learn Of q
great medicine like that" Sold ev-
e~rywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
EDWIN MARKHAM is 65.

New York, April 23-(By Union AS
ISOLATED Press) - kilograms from
prominent men and women in all parts
of the country were sent to Edwin
Markham, author of "The' Man With
the Hoe" and other poems today, in
celebration of his 65th anniversary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
DIES FOUND DEAD.

Former Memphis Commissioner Found
With Pistol in His Hand.
(By Associated Press)
Memphis, April 23-The body of
Thomas Dies, former city commission
er, was found today on the floor of a
laundry he operated with a pistol held
in one hand. The police believe his
death occurred while he was cleaning
the weapon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
LANDS FOR SALE.

1922 Acres in Lefiore and Holmes
Cos. 522 farmed. Good residence, store
and shop. "a tenant houses, artesian
well, barn and say mill, $33 per acre,
terms, and 6 per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

Cut This Quit is Worth Money
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c to Foley 4 Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,.
writing your name and address clear
II. You will receive in return . trial
package containing Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills. and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. Sold Everywhere
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
O SALE.

One of the most desirable residences
West Front street IN Greenwood.
Lot 1OOx425 feet, running through
from the River to Strong Ave. Ser
Want and other outhouses. Will sell
at a bargain. Apply to
S. r. COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
WAR SPIRIT IN
CHINA GROWING
Detention of Chinese Minister at Ber-
lin Causes Oriental Blood to Boil
with Anger.
nv Associated Press)

Picking, April 23-War sentiment
in China is growing daily. The Chin
csc are incensed over the detention of
the Chinese minister at Berlin. Chin
csc papers publish a dispatch from
DR.. Koo, Chinese minister to the Unit
ed States, urging an independent war.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
BATTLE AT E TU.
(By Associated Press)

(By ASSOCIATED Press)
Cheng Tu, China, April 23-Fierce
fighting has broken out in the streets
here between SEE Chuen and Younnan
troops. The outbreak is the climax
of friction between the two parties
which has been steadily increasing
since Yuennez forces entered Cheng
Tu last April. Cheng Tu has a popu-
lation of 100000.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
ON TRIAL FOR KILLING u. S.
SERGEANT.

Ell Paso, Tex, April 23-(By Union
Associated Press)-The trial of Will
Sands, a Texas ranger, charged with
killing Sergeant Owen Bierne of the
Twenty-third u. S. Infantry, after one
or two postponements, is scheduled to
begin here today. The prosecution
has had difficulty in securing witnesses
against Sands.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
MEXICO WILL
STAY NEUTRAL
Leading Paper Commenting on Feel.
ing in America, Makes That As
sertiOn.
(By Associated Press)

Mexico City, April 23-Excelsior,
one of the leading Mexican newspap-
ers in discussing editorially reports
from the United States that Amer
lea is suspicious of Mexico's attitude
in the present international crisis as
serts that the Mexican neutrality will
be maintained.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

246 acres near Peteet. 200 in cult
walton. 10 houses. $50 per acre.
circumference $500. Will take clear
city property for equity.
S. d. STUART,
Flautt, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
SEES
WILSON D
First Visited State Department fol-
Conference With Langing-BOth
Go to See Wilson.
(Bv Associated Press)

Washington, April 23-British For
eign Minister Balfour and the men,
bers Of the high commission began
their first official day here with a
at the State Department. The con-
ference between Balfour and Lang
sing was brief and the two then were
received by President Wilson.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Some Good Advice.

Don't think too much of your own
methods. Watch other peoples ways
and learn from them" This is COON
advice, especially when bilious or con-
stipated. You will find many people
who used Chamberlain's Tablets for
these ailments with the best results,
and will do well to follow their exam
pie.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

36S acres, Lef1ore and Holmes coun-
ties, all farmed except 80 acres. Good
house and barn. $27.50 per acre,
terms.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

322 acres, 230 farmed near Schla-
ter on Culver River. l 5-room house,
7 tenant houses. S45 per acre. Easy
payments 6 per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

5O7 acres. $50 in cultivation. z
tenant houses. 6 miles north of Itta
Bena on good road. $50 per acre,
terms.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
ALLEGED PLOT REVEALED.

Plan was to Start New Revolution in
Cuba During May.
(By Associated Press)
New York, April 23-The circum-
stances of the alleged plot for a new
Cuban revolution fixed for May TWEEN
tieth, were made public here today by
the Republic of Cuba News Bureau.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
NEW MEXICO LAUNCHED.
Newest Fighting Craft of the United
States a Super-DreadnOught.
(By Associated Pre-

tBy Associated Press
New York, April 2S-The battle
ship New Mexico was successfully
launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

WANTED-To loan $4,000 or ST.
10000 on good real estate security.
Address 'X.Y.Z." care this Office
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Rheumatic Pains Relieved.
81 have used Chamberlain's Lini-
ment for pains in the chest and lame
ness of the shoulders due to rheuma-
tism, and am pleased to say that it
has never failed to give me prompt re-
lief" writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Bata-
via, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

1 HAVE PURE TOOLK POLK
AND EXPRESS COTTON SEED
FOR SALE AT &1.5o PER BUSHEL.
r. NJ ALDRIDGK
Gresnwood, Mir.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

Break your Cold or LaGrippe
with q few doses of Go.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
BOTH HOUSES DEBATE BILL.
Selective Draft to Rraise Big Army
Caused Hard Fight.
NV Associated Press)

Washington, April 23-The admins
tration bill to create a big army by
selective draft is under debate in both
Houses of Congress today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
LES DARCY

Australian Pugilist Joins Aviation
Corps at Memphis.
(By Associated Press)
Memphis. April 23-Les Darcy. the
australian pugilist, enlisted in the re-
serve aviation corps of the United
States army here today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

Tiki The Daily c-apnouwsalta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25

A. R. BEW, Clerk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
CHILD LABOR LAW 
 WILL BE ENFORCED
 1HRUOUT STATE
Commissioner Says It Does Not Conflict With Com
 pulsory Education.

Little Rock, Aug. 9.-B. D. Brick house, stat, labor commissioner. has returned from a three weeks visit to Washington on official business. He says that practically everything in the national capital is being subordinated to military preparedness. A tremen- dous amount of work is being done, and the government is making plans as though the war is to last for ten years. No one will hazard a guess about how long it will last.
 MT. Brickhouse found the labor de- partment one of the busiest of all, with thousand employees in offices cover ing half block. Through the assist ance of Congressman Jacoway. one of the most popular members of the Ark ansas delegation, with the administra- | tion, he was enabled to secure inter- views with Secretary Wilson and with higher officials. and discuss the prob lems peculiarly affecting Arkansas. Mi. Jacoway is constantly on the job, and never permits a letter to go un- answered, or request to be neglected.
 He had several interviews with A. c. Caminetti, commissioner general of the department of immigration, and reached tentative agreement with him for state and federal govern nent labor exchange in cooperation. It is proposed to cooperate in the ! handlino of immigrant and other la bor, and it's proper and most effective l distribution. The two departmenN will be kept separate, but will work to the same end The contract will be- come operative when it is signed by Governor Brough and Secretary Will son. .,, MT. Brickhouse also conferred with Miss Abbott, assistant secretary in charge of the child labor bureau, and it is planned that the state shall assist in the enforcement of the law as it applies to goods shipped byi interstate cor,merce. Miss Abbott expects to make a tour of the South soon, ano will visit Little Rock.
 R. B. Heating, formerly Of Cotton Plant, has been. here several weeks as the tentative of the department of immigration in charge of the fed eral labor exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
FOUR WOMEN
 TESTIFY
Positive Proof that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound Restored Their
 Health.

Yonkers, N. Y.-'I suffered from g Lad case of female trouble, backache, nervousness and indigestion. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound re- stored my health after everything else had failed. Mrs. H. J. l.. FEATHER, 61 Hamilton Ave-, Yonkers, N. Y.
 Danville, Ill.-'I would not be alive today had it not been for Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as it cured me from severe case of female trouble. Mrs. o. A. Coz, Batestown Road, Danville, Ill.
 Ridgway, Pa.-'I wish all women who suffer from female troubles would take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as I avoided surgical oper- ation by its use. Mrs. o. M. RH1NEs, Ridgway. Pa.
 North Haven, Conn. - Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound re- stored my health after everything else had failed when passing through change of life. There is nothing like it to overcome the trying symptoms. Mrs. FLORENCE IsELLA, Box 197, North Haven, Conn.
 The many convincing testimonials constantly published in the newspapers ought to be proof enough to women whc suffer from those distressing ills pecu' liar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable Compound is the medicine they need.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
BANFF -WlNO OERMeRE MoroR
 ROAD tn CANADIAN PACIFIC ROCKIES
x-WA

When Old Sol gets to work in Iaad'y earnest; when the mercury 7ounts steadily; when the pave nents radiate shimmering heat raves; when everything about life [ the city seems to spell heat and 'lscomfort-then those who are for :anate enough to possess the where althal to travel, begin to cast about for a refuge to which they may fly from summers heat.
 Ocean travel-except to the Orient is practically out of the question, 50 the refuge must be found in America. Guide books and time ,ables are gathered and scanned. What place is there still unexplored hat offers attractions? Canada? A lelve into the attractive booklets hat are issued by the railways brings to notice the magic names of 3anff, Lake Louise, Yoho Valley, and memory recalls the wonderful Bur- on Holmes pictures of these beauti- :ul spots that were enjoyed last winter, as we'll as the enthusiastic praise of this and that friend who has visited the Canadian Pacific Rockies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
ABSfNyEFS.. ARE
 PLACED ON ROLLS OF NATIONAL ARMY
Failure to Appear Before Selective Boards Means
 Automatic Enlistment.

Pine Bluff and Jefferson county men who have failed to present themselves to the local selcctive boards, in re- sponse to the summons to appear for exemption, have automatically Gen listed" in the new national army, ac- cording to a statement issued by Pro- vost Marshal General Crowder, at Washington, and continued failure on their part to report when summoned will mean that charges of assertion in time of war will be filed against them.
 General Crowder's statement is as follows:
 "All male persons between the ages of 21 and 30. inclusive, have been en- rolled for military service. A prelim- mary call has gone forth to some such persons, but the immediate and actual object of this call is merely to provide an opportunity for such persons, or for someone else, in respect of them, to present to the government reasons why they should not be finally ordered to report for military duty. If such persons do not appear and present these reasons, they have simply neg lected to take advantage of an oppor- tunitv that was offered solely for their benefit.
 Subject to Military Law.
 "'The failure of persons to take ad- vantage of this opportunity docs not interfere with the raising of the army and interests the government only as nunishab b'e crime of omission. If they do not desire to make any such claims icT if for any other reason they fail to appear, their names are automatically posted as having been called and not exempted or discharged. Automatical Ily. also, they are inducted into the mil itary service and made subject to mill ltary law. Failure to appear merely hastons this automatic process.
 "When the time allowed for making these claims has elapsed, these persons will be enrolled as in the military ser vice. They will then be ordered to ap- near as soldiers. From this point or they will be under the swift and sum- mary procedure of courts-martial Failure to report for military duty when ordered to do so constitutes de- sertion. Dcsertion in time of war is 8 capital offanse.
 Apprehension of Deserters.
 "Deserters may be apprehended by either civil Or military 1 authorities and after the mandate of the fedora government has gone forth the whole strength of the military arm of the Igovernmcnt is available to apprehent 'dese1ters if it is necessary to use suct force.
 Demonstrations against loea boards are simply futile strokes in the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
THOS. ]. NEWION
 REELECTED HEAD
 COL0RED !. 0.0. F.
Grand Lodge Will Parade Today and Install Of-
 ficers Tonight.
(By J. H. Clayborn.)

G. Y. Order of Odd Fellows meeting yesterday afternoon was rousing one when the time came for election.
 Thos. L. Newton of larry was re- elected. Nominated by Rev. J. H. Clayborn of Philadelphia. w. E. Mill Ter of Ellison was reelected grand treasurer. Prof. D. J. Dubbison of Little Rock, was reelected grand secretary. II. Y. Taylor of Joiner was elected director.
 Quite heated debate arose over the election of the secretary of the endowment department. Prof. c. $. Johnson of Arkansas City, Dr. Dukes Of Dermott, J. l. Blakely of Little Rock, Prof Wallace Purifoy of For rest City, L. N. Porter and Prof. T. ". Mckenzie of Marianna were among the candidates running for the ( f'ice of endowment secretary.
 Prof. Wallace Purifoy and Prof. D. w. Mckenzie having received the highest number of votes cast, are the running candidates to be voted upon today, the others having withdrawn from the race.
 Prof. ]. T. Cillams of Little Rock did not run as some thought, but de- ciincd the nomination and left the race up to his many friends. He is royal grand patron of Eastern Star of Arkansas.
 This afternoon the grand parade and '0uight the installation of officers. Prof Johnson. pr. Dukes, Prof. l.. IN Porter and MT. J. l. Blakely gave the race to Profs. Purifoy and Mckenzie Third day morning session Thurs day met in the Masonic temple. with Thomas Newton presiding.
 Reports as follows:
 Prof. ,Dubberson of Little Rock district secretary which showed he handled several thousand dollars collected from this department. R. B Brown of Plummerville, dis trict vice grand master; Prof. g. O. Trent Of Fort Smith. endowment sec retary, reported 502 members died