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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Washington, March 20--(By Union
associated Press lit is expected that
PRESIDENT Wilson will feel equal to at
lending the regular Tuesday Cabinet
meeting today. Although he has been
seeing various politjcals on urgent
business, Dr.. Grayson still insists that
Mr. Wilson take things a quietly A.
possible for : tow days longer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
JUSTICE SMITH DIssENTED.
Tax Commission Act Held Not Con.
stituti0nal by Chief Justice.


stitutional by Chief Justice.
! The Daily Commonwealth yester-
day carried a report to the effect that
the State Supreme Court had render
ed decision upholding the Tax Com
mission Act as constitutional, giving
the Equalization Board right of way
to the assessment rolls of the en-
tire state. The decision was rendered
in case appealed from Washington
County.
Chief Justice Smith in q brief state
ment announced that he dissented
from the views Of his associates on
the question giving as his reasons that
the new law changes the organic
method Of assessment and taxation
without sufficient constitutional auth
ority.
The suit Of Gilbert Pittman W..
Southern Railway in Mississippi, ap-
pealed from the circuit court Of this
county, was the only case from Le-
fore Court in which q decision was
rendered yesterday. Suggestion Of
error in the case was overruled.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
CHICAGO PROVISIONS,
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

! DAILY COITON LETTER.
New Orleans, March 2O-The rumol
yesterday of revolution in Germany
which served for a 80 point boost. il
the late trading yesterday, proved en-.
sirely unfounded and Liverpool this
morning came very disappointing
showing futures only about IL higher
against 80 to "a higher due, spots %
up sales 5000 bales. Political situa-
tion continues grave. Washington
says an early statement by the gov
ernment that war exists seems prob
able. A declaration by the President
is expected within 48 hours. 1t is con-
ceded generally that already virtual
state of war exists. Preparations for
aggressive action by the navy against
submarinesbegan today. The President
authorized the expenditure of $115,-
100000 emergency fund to speed up
naval constructions. Emergency
needs extend also to cotton in various
shapes and will be felt in the goods
and raw material markets. The final
census ginners gives total ginnings
for season as 11,356,000 vs.. 11,06S,173
last year. The weight average is CIV
en- as 503.8 against 6Q5.06 last year.
Indicates a commercial crop, Of about
100000 bales provided transporta-
tion conditions permit cotton coming
into sight. The market opened 9 to
10 lower on the poor Liverpool but
advanced promptly to last nights clos
ing on scarcity Of sellers. Increased
activity Of mills. as far as this is
possible, in connection with army
needs is looked for, while further de-
lay by rainy weather east Of the river
Is bullish factor that makes the bull
|ish situation in the old crop still
stronger. Market turned after the
,lose of Liverpool and advanced
quickly to 1910 for July. Moderate
,uying causes advance. Spot news is
,ullish, offerings restricted, pretty ac-
i've demand, higher to buy. It is re-
ported that mills have rush orders to |
III for the government.
j. F. CLARKE & co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
REGENTS TO DECIDE CONFER
ENCE ACTION.

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 20-(By
Union Associated Press)-It is ex-
pected that the Board Of Regents Of
the University Of Michigan at today's
regular meeting will take action on
the resolutions recently adopted by
the board of control in athletes rec
ommending that the university seek
readmittance to the Western Confer
ence.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
PROCLAMATION EXPECTED.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 20 Without
waiting President Wilson is expected
to issue a proclamation today or to.
morrow that state Of war exists
between the United States and Ger
many. The government today was
preparing definitely for forceful action
to clear the trans Atlantic steamship
lanes of German submarines and to
protect shipping.
Sixty submarine chasers, one hum
dred and ten feet in length, speedy
craft, were ordered from the New
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
Wild CAT RUMOR
HARD TO DOWN
Report That Germany Was Expert
encing Revolution Caused FURRY
of Excitement Here.

| A wild cat rumor to the effect tina,
Germany was experiencing a revolu
ton and that Kaiser William had alb
dicated was put in circulation in this
country in some manner yesterday
caused furry Of excitement and was
believed to be true by many regard.
less of the fact that The Associated
Press carried no confirmation of the
report and even ignored the rumor.
The report reached Greenwood over
the Cotton Exchange wires and soon
was being talked all over town. The
Daily Commonwealth was beset for
confirmation Of the report and because
it was not confirmed by the Associat-
ed Press many Of those who inquired
took occasion to knock that news gath
ering system as lacking in efficiency.
When the Associated Press fails to
mention anything of as much vital
Importance as the abdication of the
German emperor you can rest assurr-
ed that there is nothing to the report.
Had the rumor been authetic the As
sociated Press would have stated that
rumors based on authority were in
The Associated Press is the great
est news gathering system in the
world. 1t is absolutely impartial and
takes no hand in schemes Of any kind.
Each of its news gatherers are under
bond and any wild cat report sent in
would mean a forfeiture of the bond.
Every detail Of story is investigat-
ed thoroughly before the Associated
Press puts it on the wire and when it
is sent out those reading it in the pap
srs supplied by that organization need
nave no fear as to its truthfulness.
The Daily Commonwealth is men, |
Der of The Associated Press and as
such is under bond. This paper pub
ishe, the news sent US, as it is sent
is and nothing is credited to The As
'ociated Press except news matter
'ent US by that organization.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
DAVID OVERTON
ESCAPES JAIL
Former Clerk Madison County, Ala.
bama, Convicted Of Murder Of
& Judge Lawler Is Free.
(By Associated Press)

Birmingham, March 20-David Ov-
erton, former clerk of the Madison
County, Alabama circuit court, con-
victed of the murder of Judge Law
ler, today escaped from Jail here.
Overton is said to have escaped with
six other prisoners after they had
overpowered the warden.
Overton and the others made their
escape in an automobile which was
awaiting them nearby.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
ROADS MAKING
NEW CONTRACTS
Brotherhood Heads and Sub Commit
tee of Managers Start on Task
Of New Schedules.
(By Associated Pressl

New York, March 2O-The task Of
,, fitting the new working day to time
schedules on every railroad to comply
with the eight hour day has been tax
en- up by the New York committee Of
the brotherhoods and a subcommittee
Of the managers.
About 800 separate contracts must
be signed on the new basis.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
MADE PUBLIC IN BERLIN.

(By ASSUCldIeu hoS'7
Berlin, March 20-Newspapers to-
day gave the public their first news Of
the biz event on the French front.
All Of them publish articles by mill
tarv experts explaining that the
movement is a part of a strategical
olau to vitiate the preparation of the
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
TEN THOUSAND
DOLLAR GOAL
Greenwood Presbyterians Will Help
church Schools in State-Mr. F0un-
tain Starts List With $1,000.

In the ringing words OF Judge
Hammer speaking at the Presbyterian
Banquet at the Confederate Memoir
ial Building last night, Greenwood is
going to Spread Herself" and set
e the pace for the other cities Of the
state in the statewide campaign to
raise 100000 for the Presbyterian
Schools and Colleges of the State.
About 70 men sat down to the
I sumptlous dinner that had been spread
by the ladies' of the Presbyterian
Church, as Get-together- Banquet in
the campaign for Christian Education
which is being directed by DR.. M. E.
Melvin, the Superintendent of Educa-
ton Of the Synod Of Mississippi. DR..
Joseph Rennle, pastor Of the Presby-
terian church made a very happy
postmaster and struck the keynote
Of the campaign in his Introductory
remarks. The men had come togeth-
er with serious and earnest purpose
but there was plenty Of humor and
good spirits to enliven the occasion.
Splendid speeches were made by
Dr. J. B. Hutton, of Jackson, Judge
&. A. McLean'of Winona, Rev. w. H.
Hill Of Brookhaven, and DR.. M. E.
Melvin, setting forth the needs and
the past achievements of the Presby-
terian Schools OF the State, and the
future outlook for these schools un-
der the progressive policy now adopt
ed by the Presbyterian Synod. At
present the Presbyterians have in op-
Grafton four Schools, viz: Belhaven
College at jackson, and A-Grade Col
iege for Women, Holly Springs,
Junior College for Girls, Chamberlain
hunt, a high grade preparatory school
Tor Boys, and French Camp, a Co.
Educational school of Junior Grade
where poor boys and girls may be Civ
en- practlcal education under christian
influences. These schools are all
thriving, but are laboring under Sc
we're handicaps in the lack of equip
ment ,and interest charges on debts
incurred in purchase and improve.
ments ~s
Responding on behalf Of Greenwood
men to the stirring appeals that had
oeen made Judge Hammer said that
Greenwood would do her part, and
proposed a goal of at least $4,000
IS being easily within reach if the
men made up their minds they ought
% DO it. Mr.. w. T. Fountain made
ne shortest and many said most elo-
luent speech Of the evening.
MIR. Fountain closed his speech with |
nese words which brought q round Of
learty applause. Il want to be the !
lrst man in Greenwood to give ST.
wv to this campaign for Christian !
IN the next few days the campaign |
ommittee will undertake. to reach
very Presbyterian In Greenwood,
nd give each man chance to do hiS
pit in reaching the $4,000 goal.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Thirteel Points Up
I New Orleans Up Six to Twelve
Points Today.

The New York cotton market closed
13 points higher today apd the New
Orleans market was up six to 12
points. Spots were sixsup at New
York and Is points up atNew Or
leans. Sales 2,2S3 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
llTERNED MEN
TRY TO ESCAPE
Two Officers and Eleven Men Were
Drowned in Attempt to Get
Away-Others Captured.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 20-Lieutenant
Cherts and Machinist Mate Schroeder,
of the German interned crews at Phil
adelphia Navy Yard, and eleven men
were drowned last night in an attempt
to escape. Eight others who escap-
ed were captured by marines and the
Philadelphia police. These are in ad-
dition to seven who were reported last
night as having failed to escape.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
FINAL GINNING
REPORT Is MADE
Nineteen Sixteen Crop TOtalled Elev.
en- Million, Three Hundred and
Forty Two Thousand Bales.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 2O-The nine
teen sixteen cotton crop in the Unit
ed States totalled 11,342,83S bales,
exclusive Of linters, according to the
final ginning figures announced today
by the Census Bureau.
The figures for 1915 were 11,191,-
82O bales and for 1914 16,134,93O
bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.
4 (Ry Associated Pressl 8.

St. Johns, N. B., March 20-The
sinking Of the British steamer Bray
head by a German submarine on
March 14th, was announced in cable
advices received here today. The cap
tain and seventeen men are missing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
WILL ENLIST THE WOMEN.
(Rv Aasnciatod prossl 4ssal

Washington, March 20-Secretary
Daniels today ordered Naval Com
mandants at shore stations and re-
cruiting offices to be prepared to en-
list women for actual service in case
Of an emergency. While it is not in
tended to place women on board ships
they may be utilized for shore duty in
connection with coast defense work.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
CARRANZA'S PLAN REJECTED.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 20-A note to
Carranza declining his proposals of
neutral action to bring about peace in
Europe by cutting off exports to the
belligerents was made public here to-
day. Attention was called to the ap-
parent hopelessness of peace and men,
tions the plot to embroil Mexico in a
war with the United States.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
Entente for an offensive, giving de,
cided advantage to the Germans.
QUIET IN RUSSIA.
lBY Associated Pressl

Washington, March 2O-The COM
plete cooperation of the Russian army
and navy with the revolutionary gov
ernment is reported today by Ambas-
sador Francis in dispatches to the
State Department. The Ambassador
stated that he received the informa-
tion from official sources.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
NEW RECORD IN
PRICE OF HOGS
Choice Heavy Hogs Sold at Chicago
Today for $500 a Hundred
Pounds, a New Record.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, March 20-Choice heavy
hogs sold here today for $500 at the
Union Stock Yards, new high rec
ord.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

UNITED. STATES DEPARTMENT
i OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
March, 20, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Mss.
For the "a Hours Ending at 7 A. M.
Highest 60 degrees
Lowest 86 degrees
At z q. m. IS degrees
Precipitation 0.Ol inches
River 'Stage.7 am 28.O feet,no change
Change w 1eet
J. H, STEPHEN,
s Local Observer.
Take The Daily comuoHwaslta.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
SEVERAL ESCAPED,
(By Associated Press)

Philadelphia, March 20-The polio
say that from three to ten of the
interned German sailors escaped last
night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
DEFINITE ACTION WILL BE
TAKEN AT CABINET MEETING
Proclamation by Government That State of War
Exists With Germany Expected Within the
Next Twenty Four Hours @

York Navy Yard, to be completed in
two months and bids for 200 more will
be opened by the Navy Department
tomorrow.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
BUILD FOUR AT NEW ORLEANS.
~ (Rv ccociotnI DvnocN sHas f

Washington, March 20 The New
Orleans Navy Yard was teday order
ed to build four submarine chasefs.
The New York was yesterday ordered
to build sixty. as s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
THE WEATHER

Forecast.
Mississippi - Cloudy tonight and
Wednesday. Probably rain.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20
FINAL GINNERS REPORT.

Total 11,356,944 11,059, ,430
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-20

Take The Daily commo7wsslh.
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21
THE GREAT REVIVAL WITH
 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

The great revival meeting is still growing in interest. Bro. West took for his text Saturday night, Luke, ,12: 20. But God said unto him, "Thou feci this night Thy soul shall be required of thee" He said in part: "Take thine ease, and God said Thou fool this night thy soul shall be required of thee" He so earnestly warn ed the unsaved and showed them how foolish to put off salvation. A great interest was man. ifested among the unsaved, and the saved rejoiced. Sunday morning he took for his subject, "Help' he said there was burning Hell for all those that forget and refuse to accept Christ in this world, he brought many pass ages of scripture to prove there was everlasting and ever enduring torment for all that refused to accept Christ. Sunday night subject was, "The Sec ond Coming of Christ" It was a great sermon indeed He said, ac- cording to Daniel the last great battle was being fought. He so beautifully
 pictured the Lords coming. Gods people rejoiced greatly and sinners 4@ Ia s,-1
 what must I do that I may be ready to meet him when he comes, many came toward for prayer some found the Lord and was made ready to meet him, some of the saved was added to the church. There are some added to the church almost every service. The reat interest is increasing all the time great crowds attending most every service. So if you want to be at an old time revival where the saved rejoice in the hope of the glory of God, and the unsaved are heard to ask
 the great question, "What shall I do
 to be saved," come be with us, we
 earnestly invite all to come, business,
 men, working men, in fact all come. On tomorrow night May 22, Bro.
 Absoslem George our missionary to Persia will be with us. Everybody
 come to hear him he can tell you some
 thing of the terrible war as his own
 town was under fire for eight days
 and nights.
 To The Lord Give All The Glory. J. E. SHERRILL
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21

D. D. Glover left Sunday for bus mess trip to Pine Bluff and Little Rock Mrs. M. A. Brazier returned today from several days visit to Pine Bluff. -Dr. Browning, dentist, office over Nights Store. Phone ,ffice 49, Residence 148-W
 Claris Hall, Wallis Howell and Dean Hardy have returned from a fishing tip on the Lower Ouachita.
 ]. D. Neff, of Little Rock, was in the city Saturday and Sunday, the guest of friends.
 Mrs. J. A. Turner has returned to her home in Shreveport La. after visit to her sister, Mrs. M. A. Brazier.
 k
 The Ladies Aid of the Baker Hill church will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Alcins Newman. Everyone is cordially invited.
 Fred Higdon, returned Sunday morning from New Orleans, where he has been several days on business.
 M #*w
 w. Morten Garden returned last night from Hot Springs, where he has been attending the District Conference Jack Creath and family, of Gurdon were the guests Sunday of her parents Mir. and Mrs. L. Hess.
 Mrs. Leonard Deere, of Leola, a former resident of Malvern, was the guest of Mrs. J. w. Harrell Friday.
 X * F
 L. F. Cash and G. T. Merritt and Mrs. Hamlin and Mrs. Tisdale of Hot Springs motored to Bismark Sunday.
 **
 The Ladies Mission Study Class of the Methodist church will meet Tues day afternoon at o'clock, at the home of Mrs. K. H. Vance.
 *#*
 Mrs. c. A. Young has returned from Hot Springs where she went to attend the graduating exercises of the High School at that place. Mrs. Young's grand daughters, Misses Lillian and Letha Coston, were members of the graduating class,
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21
LOCAL AND PERSONAL MISS fARY MEYER Society and sistant Local Editor
 Phone 211

MISS tARY MEYER Society and ]. sistant Local Editor
 Phone 21f Meet me at the Elite. Robert Hill, spent spe.t yesterday in Hot Springs.
 FOR RENT-2 unfurnished rooms
 Mrs. c. R. Hamlin
 * * x Mrs. J. H. Shuffield visited friends at Traskwood, Saturday. s Ralph Adams was Little Rock vis- itor yesterday.
 * ** String Beans, fresh Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, New Potatoes, at Smith & Haltom, Phones 215 and 28.
 s*#& W. s. Meyer of Velie spent the week end with relatives.
  Mrs. W. L. Collie and children are visiting relatives in Thornton.
 * $ aS FOR sALE-A $1O T jewel new elgin watch for $500 Call Commer. eial Hotel.
 + * Homer Goodman spent Sunday witt his home folks. T. D. Rowan of Little Rock was 2 visitor in the city today. Miss Agee McCray's pupils will bt heard in recital, Friday evening Ma, 18th, at the High School auditorium. Mrs. Chas. Smith left today for 2 visit with Mrs. J. W. Feaster in War ren.
  Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bowe, Miss Mat tie Smith af Fordyce were in the city Saturday en route to Little Rock.
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21

Dinner on ground at Court House both days of the canning club demon stration. All in town who attend are requested to bring lunches for them selves and any guest they may have.
 FOR SALE--One thoroughbred Plymouth Rock rooster. Mrs. A. B. Clarke, Phone 266 5-24.
 Rev. J. T, Howell returned yesterday morning from New Orleans, where he attended the meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention The Convention voted to hold it's next meeting in Hot Springs.
 Sunbeams met Sunday afternoon at First Baptist church, with twenty-sev- en members and one visitor.
 Misses Vera Howell and Alix Beer stecher sang a special song. Others on the program were Misses Miller, Evelyn Carmichael and Pauline Bird.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. Egner, c. E. Cam bell, Sr., Mr and Mrs. c. E. Cambell IT,, and family, MT. and Mrs. R. E. Ludwig and daughter, Nellie May and Miss Lillie Ludwig, motored from Lit tie Rock, yesterday and were the guest of MT. and Mrs. K. c. Parker. Nolin Turner arrived last night l from Foreman, and has accepted a position in this office. Mir. Turner is an all-round printer and newspaper man, having been in the printing busi- ness for the past eighteen years he was connected with the Nashville News which was conducted by his uncle His speciality is high-class ar tistic job printing. He will move his family to the city in short time.
 TIMEs-..JoURNAL PRESS ; Fot Superior Pr;nting-Try .s
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21

Attorney T. R. Brice of Heber Springs, who has been the guest of his daughter Mrs. J. H. Beerstecher and family, returned Sunday to his home.
 
 A suit case filled with ladies' wear ing apparel has been found in front of the Childers Studio. Owner may obtain same by calling on MT. Childers
 <
 Editor J. E. Purkins, of the Hope Daily Herald and Weekly Gazette, was the guest of this editor part of yes- terday.
 * Dr. and Mrs. Dicken and son, Mrs. Jenning and Monroe Newton made the trip from Philadelphia to Malvern hy auto.
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21

 MT. and Mrs. Lon Yankee and son, of Thornton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Collie and family Sun day.
 *#*% Those who subscribeed for the Bible be psesented to ". D. Alexander are requssted to call at the Malvern HardwarA Go. for the purpose of put ting their signatures on the fly leaf.
 &*&% Mrs. W. B. Merritt returned to her home in Caraden today after several weeks visit with her son (. T. Merritt. She was accompanied by fer grandson Lyle Merritt.
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21

Send is your subscription for the Daily Record today, and get advan- tage of the big story, which will stard next Monday.
Malvern daily record., 1917-05-21
TIME TABLES
Iron Mountain g Southern Raiway
N0RTHBoUND
SOUTHBoUND
Rock Island Railroad

No, SIS Hot Springs to Malvern, 8 a. m. No SIS Malvern to Hot Springs SIS a. m. No 629 Malvern to Butterfield 8:25 a. m. No $50 Butterfield to Camden 9:1S a. m.
 No. 629 Camden to Malvern 6:sO D. m. No 6lS Hot Springs to Malvern $40 p. m. No. 6l7 Malvern to Hot Springs ': 05 D. m.