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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
SPANISH LEADERS CONSIDER
GERMAN NOTE.

Madrid, April 4-(By Union Asso-
|ciated Press)-A meeting of leaders
Of the government today ID called to
decide what further steps to take to
obtain the return to Spanish ports
withsut risk, Spanish vessels new in
allied ports. The Germans have de-
manded deposit in a German bank
of 500 marks per ton burden as
guarantee that these vessels would not
be used for traffic with. allied coun-
tries. Germany has also required
Spain, according to authentic reports,
to give promise not to insure with a
Government guarantee merchant
ships voyaging in the war zone. The
spanish Government thinks these, con-
ditions impossible.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
NO DOUBT OF ALASKA'S
LOYALTY.

Washington, April 4-(By Union
Associated Press)-It is understood
that the Administration has received
from secret and thoroughly trustwor-
thy sources reports which prove that
american patriotism burns as bright
ly on the ice-robed hills and snow
c. ahmed valleys of the North" as
right here in Washington. Alaska
is ready to do her part, in case the
United States calls upon her and only
regrets that railroad work is not
further developed so that more gold
could be shipped from the mines for
government use.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
(By Associated Presa)

Washington, April 4-Congress got
down to work on the War Resolution
today with the prospects of remaining
in session until it is disposed Of. In
the Senate the resolution was taken up
with Administration leaders deter
mined to permit no other business to
interfere.
Almost every Senator and many
members of the House were present
when the Senate debate began. In
a brief opening statement Senator
Hitchcock said that the present is the
time for action and not for discussion.
He asserted that the United States
wanted no more territory and would
demand no indemnity and that there
was no racial antipathy.
Senator Hitchcock said that no ma
tion could remain great and retain
its honor by being dictated to by an
other. "This Country is ready, Con-
gress is ready and while the vote
has not been recorded the decision has
been made-it is war;" he said,
Senator Lodge in supporting the
War Resolution today declared that
the United States should seize Ger
man merchantships interned in Amer
ican ports and use them to replace
the ships Germany sunk with her sub
marines.
Senator Vardaman of Mississippi
said that he wished he could "vote
with the majority of my colleagues
but l must follow the paths of duty"
as he sees it.
Senator Stone in a brief speech op-
posed the War Resolution but pledged
himself to do everything in his power
to help wage the war successfully.
Senator Norris, Republican, of Ne
braska, told the Senate that he was
bitterly opposed to the United States
the war but did not exactly |
state that he would vote agxinst the |
He claimed that Wall
Street interests and q large number
If newspapers and news agencies had
oeen controlled and enlisted in the
greatest propaganda the world had
,ver known to manufacture senti-
nent for war.
1t is believed that vote in the
Senate will be reached early this ev-
ming. /
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
TAFT THINKS TRIP DID GOOD.

New Haven, April 4-(By Union
Associated Press)-Former President
William H. Taft, who has just re-
turned from a tour through the South
and Southwest in a patriotic cam
paign under the auspices Of the Lea
que to Enforce Peace, resumed his
lecture work today. He thinks that
his efforts were successful despite
the. fact that his sentiments clashed
with those of some Of the foremost
citizens of the country.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
A VOICE FROM THE TRENCHES.

New York City, June 3rd, 1916
Thos. H. Ince, Esq, Producer of "Civ.
ilization", Criterion Theatre, New
York.
Dear Mr.. Ince:-For one who has
been through the Gehenna of Nations
in France, and for the millions who
remain, as went, to lay down my
life for the defence of my country and
my loved ones, thank you, sir, with
a simple soldiers prayer that your
wonderful picture Civilization"
(which I saw here tonight) may wax
en- your own great race to the Dem
oniac madness of modern war. What
you in your mighty screen sermon
have depicted-vivid remorseless and
truly horrible as it isis but the least
part Of the Saturnalia Of war.
Then-the thoughts Of home, Of
the anguish Of loved ones their lack
of your support-helpless women, hum
cry babes-Oh! God! You can't
think Of It'll
No! Not even you, whose vision
seems to have been made prophetic,
clear and pure with the power Of q
great God-purpose. can write no
more. | can think of no more that I
dare write. But, sir, you have in
Civilization" done q great work for
God and for the Sons of that Man who
made us all in His image.
Let every man, woman and child 60
to see this picture. Let them see in it
that world tragedy we, whom ! write
for, have come through. Let them see
in it-as do-the dethronement of
the Physical with all its false idols
and the awakening to Christ's King
dom on earth of a new and q fuller
Spiritual Consciousness, born Of
Brotherhood and Self Control, which
in its turn shall give birth to New
Race, with liberty-loving hospitable
America as its home.
May God bless and prosper you as
the world will thank you Is the hearts
prayer Of
Yours for civilization,
"A Plain British Soldier"
formerly Of End Worcs Bait. R.F.A.)
Greenwood Theatre Tomorrow,
Thursday Night, April 9Th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
WALTER CHAPMAN SHOWS TAIL
ENT OF TRUE ARTIST.

The recital given last night at Hote
Chisca by Walter Chapman, loca
pianist, was thoroughly enjoyed by 6
representative audience. The pro.
gramme opened with Chopin's Son.
alta, Op. IS, B flat minor. Mr.. Chap
man played the different movements
With such profound understanding
and beauty of tone as to elicit enthu-
,iastic applause that lasted for several
minutes.
Schumann's Papillon's Opus 2 was
delivered with poetic taste and a
palate Of rich color.
The programme, taken as a whole,
fully displayed the technical skill,
taste and brain power of the young
artist and quite justified the reputa-
ton he has made at home and abroad.
He has already won high praise as a
soloist with the New York Philhar-
monic Orchestra and the Damrosch
Orchestra will soon appear in concert
with the Russian Symphony.
Walter Chapman is wholly without
mannerisms or affectations. On the
other hand, his messages are deliver
ed from composer to audience with
absolute sincerity. He does not exag-
gerate at the keyboard. His playing
expresses his character. As a boy
prodigy he won host of friends in
the south.
Again one must accentuate the fact
that he is young, full Of temperament
and pianist of whom Memphis or
any other city should feel justly
proud. Chapman will undoubtedly
still further strengthen his hold on
public favor.
The recital last night was given un-
der the auspices Of the Renaissance
Circle, of which Mr.. Chapman is an
honorary member.-Memphis Com
mercial Appeal, 4th inst.
Mr.. Chapman will give recital at
the Confederate Memorial Building
in Greenwood, under the auspices Of
the Matinee Musicale Club, on We'd
nesday evening, April 18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
APRIL 4 IN HISTORY.

1SO9-Pennsylvania provided for
free tuition for poor children.
1S1S-United States flag adopted
by Congress.
lS61-Virginia rejected ordinance
Of secession.
1S61-First pony express left San
Francisco for st. Joseph, Mo.
1sS2-President Arthur vetoed anti
Chinese bill.
1s93-Bering sea court Of arbitra-
tion convened in Paris.
1S94-Women elected to city Offices
in Kansas.
19O5-Twenty thousand killed by
earthquake in northern India.
Rehabilitation treaty signed be-
tween United States and Great Brit
ain.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HoN0Rs.

Congratulations 60 today to the
Earl Of Derby, English statesman,
fiftytwo years old today. He was
private secretary to Lord Roberts
during the last Boer war, and has
been mentioned in connection with the
premiership Of Great Britain In case
Of another Cabinet upheaval.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
ATLANTIC FLEET RETURNS.

New York, April 4(By Union As
sociated Press)-The Atlantic fleet is
scheduled to return to: the Brooklyn
navy yard today for an overhauling.
Large forces of workmen have been
held in reserve to rush the work as
rapidly as possible in order that the
ships may be ready for any emergen-
cy call.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
THREE AUSTRIAN
MINISTER'S QUIT
Revelation of Grave Scandal Connect.
ed with Army Supplies Causes
Them to Resign.
(By Associated Press)

London, April 4-The Austrian
ministers of justice, war and finance
have resigned after the revelation of
a grave scandal connected with army
supplies according to Hague dis
patch quoting German newspapers as
authority.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
senate WILL PASS war RESOLUTION TONIGHT HOUSE TOMORROW
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Twenty Points Up
Today and New Orleans Market
Up the Same.

A twenty point advance was record
ed on both the New York and New
Orleans cotton markets today. The
prospect Of an immediate declaration
of war on Germany il lending much
strength to the Market
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
Mich INTEREST
IN CELEBRATION
FLAG D,y Parade in Greenwood To-
morrow Will Be Monster Patriotic
Demonstration.

Hundreds of flags and yard aftel
ward of bunting decorate the City Of
Greenwood today in preparation fol
Flag Day tomorrow. Hundreds o1
other flags will be swung to the breeze
tomorrow morning to help celebrate
the day. The merchants Of the city
have been preparing for Flag Day al
of this week, one after another hoist.
ing Old Glory over their places OF bus.
mess until yesterday afternoon fully
half Of the buildings along Howard
Street and Market were decorated
Because of the rain this morning
many of the flags were taken down.
The celebration will prove q success
without doubt. The day comes at a
time when the nation is at fever heat
over the insults that have been Of
fered by Germany and patriotism is
naturally more in evidence than usual.
Many have decorated with flags and
bunting because of the critical sit
uation at Washington and to show
their patriotism forgetting the cele-
bration Of Flag Day.
Over thousand school children will
take part in a monster parade to be
given just after noon tomorrow in a
flag drill which will follow at the
Greenwood Theatre. The school chill
dren of both the Greenwood and North
Greenwood schools will participate.
The Line of march for the parade
tomorrow will be as follows:
(. Leaving High School grounds at
Ills P. M, on Henderson Street,
Henderson to Washington,
Washington to Howard,
Howard to Carrollton,
Carrollton tc Main,
Main to Market,
Market to Howard,
Howard to Washington, M
Washington to Theatre.
Automobile owners are requested by
the city authorities not to use their
machines on streets above listed dur
ing the parade hour.
Patriotic songs will be lead by the
music department of the High School
during the exercises at the Theatre
and all present are urged to stand up
and join in the singing.
The people of the city are urged to
take part in the parade also. 1t is not
a school affair but general celebration
Of Flag Day and patriotic demon
strat;on to be taken part in by all.
When the line of children have passed
fail in behind them and help swell
the parade.
The Municipal Brass Band and the
High School Band will both take part
in the parade and other exercises.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
SOUTHERN PACIFIC MEETING.

Anchorage, KY, April 4-(By I'm
ion Associated Press) The annual
meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Southern Pacific Railroad took place
here today. Fifteen directors were
elected an dthe work Of the past year,
approved.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
SHE DESERVES THE BEST.
Give her Elmer's Chocolates.
WIGGINS' DRUG STORE, Agents.

The Juchheim Wagon Works, sue
cessor to Kimbrough Auto Co.'S paint
ing department, makes q speciality Of
auto and sign painting. First-class
work guaranteed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
FOUR HUNDRED
SALOONS OUT
Election Yesterday in Illinois, Wis
c0nsin and Minnesota Hard
Blow to Liquor Interests.
(By Associated Press)

(Dy Associated FreSS)
Chicago, April Returns from
yesterdays elections indicate that ap-
proximately four hundred saloons
were put out of businesses in Illinois,
Wisconsin and Minnesota. Spring.
field, Ill.,, Madison, Wis, and Duluth,
Minn., voted to Danish saloons.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
ST. QUENTIN
THREATENED
French Patrols Reach the Southwest.
ern Outskirts of Backbone of
Hindenburg Line.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, April 4-French partols last
night reached the southwestern out
skirts of St. Quentin, the war Office
announces. Fighting continues south
Of Ailette. The French have made
further progress east and of Somme.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
WHEAT REACHES
$500 A BUSHEL
Grain for Delivery Next Month Reach
ed that Figure on Chicago Board
of Trade Today.
(By Associated Press

Chicago, April Wheat for deliv-
cry next month sold on the Board of
Trade at the opening today for two
dollars a bushel, the highest price ever
paid here on a normal market.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
NV Associated Press)

New York, April 4-One American
fireman, believed to be Frank Burns
- Newport News, was among the
.oven members of the crew who lost
.,e;r lives when the British steamship
-st.n1ev was sunk by German subma-
.;no off the Irish coast on March
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
AVER A HUNDRED MISSING FROM
STEAMERS SUNK BY SUBMARINES
uoman and a Babe Among Those Thought to
Have Perished- American Fireman Dies of
Exposure in Life Boat.
IA N IA N N IA

twenty first. Burns and another fire.
man died of exposure in an open life
boat.
A hundred and ten persons, includ-
ing woman and baby, who took
to the life boats when the British
steamship Treose and Alnwick Castle
were torpedoed are still unaccounted
for.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Apail 4. 1917.
Local Data, Greenwo ood, MISS.
For the "a Hours Ending at A. M.
Temperatures: Highest CT degrees
Lowest Al degrees
At z q. m. IS degrees
Precipitation O.l9 inches
River Stage am 3O.2 feet, rising
Change w feet
J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
GERMANS ADVANCING.
(By Associate dPress)

Petrograd April 4-The German
troops forced crossing Of the Stok-
hood River at Volhynia, pressing back
the Russians, the war office announ-
ces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi-Showers and thunder
storms tonight and Thursday. Cool
er Thursday fresh south winds shift
ing to northwest, with squalls.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
FIELD SERVICE UNIFORM.
(Bv AssOciaEe1f ptnxnI
ADOPT SENATE RESOLUTION.
lBY AssQciated Pressl
WITHIN TWENTY FOUR HOURS.
(By Associated Press)

New Yor& April 4-On crden Hsm
the Eastern Departments hesdquxrt-
ers here the men in all army posts
along the Atlantic coast will appear
today in field service uniforms.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
FRIDAY Is B. l.
ELECTION DAY
Board of Directors Numbering Fiji.
teen to be Chosen From Forty
Members Nominated.

Friday is election day at the Busi.
ness League, fifteen men to serve or
the Board of Directors for the ensu.
ing year to be chosen by secret ballot
The election committee composed Of
Messrs. W. M. Peteet, C. R. Crull and
G. A. Wade, have nominated forty
members Of the League from whom
the fifteen are to be chosen as direc-
tors by the voters.
The election will be held between
the hours of nine A. M. and five p M.
at the League rooms and every men,
ber is urged to visit the polls during
the day and case his vote.
Following is list of the forty
gentlemen selected from whom the
new Board of Directors will be chosen:
T. H. BAIRD
W. L. CRAIG
j. D. DUNCAN
W. M. HAMMER
W. T. FOUNTAIN
W. R. HUMPHREY
T. R.. HENDERSON
R. HERMAN
S. R. KEESLER
W. P. WEAVER
E. R. McSHANE
A. WEHER
G. A. WADE
GEO. A. WILSON
C. E. WRIGHT
H. E. Calm
s. L. BR1STER
S. E. BARNWELL
JAKE SCOTT
F.P. FOX
T. C. GARROTT
s. s. STEELE
]. B: WEBB
T. R. GREGORY
R. DUNN
HARRY HOSMER =.
W. s. HILL
L. R. SMITH
HUNT JONES
w. N. KIMBALL
B. B. PROvINE
l. T. MCINTYRE
J. w. QUINN
SOL STERN
R. H. COLE
IKE STEIN
E. B. BELL
w. M. WELLINGTON
]. B. WILSON
F. HERR.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
WILL SEVER RELATIONS.
(By Associated Press)

London, April A Hague dispatch
received today says that Austria Hun
gary will break diplomatic relations
with the United States as result Of
strong German pressure.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04

IN THE HOUSE TOMORROW.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, April by unanim-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04

begin discussion Of the War Resolu-
tion tomorrow at ten o'clock. The
House will remain in continuous ses-
sion until the resolution is passed.
ADOPT SENATE RESOLUTION.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, April 4-The House
Foreign Relations Committee today
accepted the Senate's War Resolution
for passage. Shackelford, Of Mis-
souri,, Democrat, an dCooper, Repub-
lican Of Wisconsin, voted against it.
WITHIN TWENTY FOUR HOURS.
by Associated Press)
Washington, April 1.-THE enact
ment within another twenty four
hours Of the Administration Resolu-
tion declaring the existance Of state
of war between the United States and
Germany and directing the President
to prosecute it with all the nations
resources to q successful conclusion
was forecast today upon the reas-
sembling Of Congress.
Immediately after Congressional
authority is given the Administers
tion plans for the conduct Of the ag-
gressive war against Germany will
be put into execution.
The Senate met at ten o'clock and
the House at noon which plainly indi-
Gates that no undue delay in action
on the war resolution will be allowed.
Chairman Flood and other members
Of the House committee predicted pas
sage Of the resolution by the House
before night. Senate leaders hoped
to get action by tonight or tomorrow
at least.
Most Of the pacifists, finding their
efforts to prevent war fruitless, have
gone home today.
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CIGAR AND NEWS STAND. FI
gents for the Famous Allegretti
Chocolates. Full line newspapers and
magazines.
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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-04
CONGRESS TO REMAIN IN SESSION
UNTIL RESOLUTION Is ADOPTED
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House Foreign Relations Committee Adopts SEN
ate Resolution and Favorably Reports It
Vardaman Will Vote Against Resolution.


ous consent the House agreed today to
begin discussion Of the War Resolu-
tion tomorrow at ten o'clock. The
House will remain in continuous ses-
sion until the resolution is passed.
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NEW ORLEANS MARKET.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Spots 1882 Sales 40O0.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-24
Short Snatches
From Everywhere

The people Of the United States
spend S17AOO0.OOO a year for soft
drinks. says a statistician. but they
don't stay out all night 10 do Sc
Detroit Free Press.
Those radical socialists at Petro-
grad who have declared that no pro-
perty owner shall participate in the
government will change their point
OF view if they succeed in confiscat-
ing what they wanL-GalvestOn
News.
Make patriots Of our school chill
dren and We shall never have TO blush
again at the desertion OF young men
who owe allegiance TO our flag. yet
admit openly that they are too cow
ardly to fight for any country
Brownsville Herald.
For those who remain at home
there are going to be duties just as
necessary and just as eZacting as
those who serve in the firing line
from now on until the war is over.
Just in the proportion as those at
home are faithful and true TO their
trusts Will the American armies in
the field be efficients-Waco Tribune
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-24
Little Interviews
Consul Says Mexicaps Turning 7 oward the y. S.
Juarez Gets Help From Ell Pasoans on Big Loan

similar character. These newspapers
and magazines are demanding that
the United States end its war with
Germany at once. that peace be de-
clared, no matter what the cost.
Many OF the newspaper plants have
been ordered closed, but the majority
are sending their publications
throughout the various large cities by
express steps viii soon be launched
by the government to put a stop 70
this. il IS said
The officials Of the Mexican gov
ernmeut feel deeply Erauifed for the
assistance given by the people OF e
Paso and other Americans in the
celebrate ton held at Juarez Sunday
said Andres Garcia.
There were more people at the fete
than we had anticipated. and Juarez
committees got great deal OF
money TO be contributed 10 the gov
eminent for the proposed S150.O0O.0OO
Independence Loan. Similar fetes are
being planned for other cities in
Mexico. and il is expected that a
large part OF the loan will be raised
in this manner and by government
employees donating part OF their sal
aries and by contributions OF business
men"
"In some ways the police OF Fl
Paso ought TO have an easy time Of
it," said j. c. Untermeyer- Il refer
to the fact that those having gam
bling propensities need be under no
impulsion TO break the law by doing