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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
ISSUE FIRST
ROAD BONDS
Signed Today and Returned to Purch.
asers in Chicago-First 100000
of Total $600,O

The first unit OF the $500, 900 worth
of road bonds to be issued by Lefore
County were signed today by Hon. J.
l.. Haley, president of the Board Of
Supervisors, and Hon. Roy Bew, Clerk
to the Board, and returned to John
Nuveen & Co., Chicago, ILL.,, for col
lection. The total amount Of $6o0,-
900 is divided into six units Of $780,
900 each.
With the opening Of spring sctivs
work is to be begun on the building
Of the new highways authorized By
the Board of Supervisors with the bond
issue of the above amount authorized
by the last Legislature. Certain
routes surveyed by the County Engin-
eer and recommended to the Board
have been adopted. Work win be
begun almost Immediately upon the
grades, car load Of mules from the
st. Louis market arriving for that
purpose yesterday.
When the present road building
program is completed Leflore County
will have the most complete road sys-
tenn Of any county in the state.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
MASS MEETING
| NEXT TUESDAY
faior w. C. O'Ferrall Will Be Pres
ent to Help Complete Organiza-
tion Battery of Light Artillery.

After numerous delays everything
in full readiness for whirlwind
ampaign to complete the organiza-
lon of a Battery Of Light Artillery
h Greenwood, and to further that end
mass meeting has been arranged to
e held at the Business League next
tuesday, night, February the twen-
eth, when Major W. G. O'Ferrall,
bill be present to help organize the
attery.
Plars are being perfected for a pa
fiotic parade in the afternoon of that
ete, to be lead by the Municipal
|rass Band and to be taken part in
y all who believe in the supremacy
the Stars and Stripes. Appropriate
anners and "Old Glory" will be much
evidence in the parade.
Captain A. C. Metts has received a
etter from Adjutant General Erie G.
Gales at Jackson, to the effect that
fajor, W. C. O'Ferrall, who was sta
Foned here for several months re-
Putting for the State Guards, would
e here on the night of the twentieth
, assist in the organization of the
battery.
While the actual organization of
be Battery has not been completed
hose named as a committee to Sc
|rre enlistments have not been dis
|ouraged in the least and have been
|uietly working ever since the mass
heeting at the Business League a few
eeeks before Christmas when the
natter was first taken up.
1t will be well to bear in mind that
he mass meeting is set for next Tues
ay night and to make your arrange
lents to be present. The parade part
the program has not been definite
decided upon but will be announced
tier.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
STORE ROBBED
OF CLOTHING
Negro Arrested, Caught With Goods
Taken from Store of j. Kantor
Over $500 Worth.

A systematic plan of robbery was
interrupted Saturday night when Pa
trolman Tom Chapman arrested a ne.
gro, Percy Gordon, for robbing the
store of Mr.. j. Kantor, on Market
Street, and found in his possession a
suitcase full of shoes and clothing
which he had just taken from the
store. Mr.. Kantor knew nothing of
the robbery until after the negro had
been captured. He made his entry
through window at the rear of the
store. Mr.. Kantor stated last night
that the total loss would reach over
5000.
When questioned Gordon admitted
that he and partner, who made good
his escape, have since the first Of jan
uary entered the store of Mr.. Kantor
four or five times. He also admitted
several visits to the sample rooms of
the Reiman House.
In the list recovered from the negro
Saturday night was two pair of shoes,
three or four suits of clothing, two
overcoats, numerous shirts, collars,
neckties and other furnishings. Cor
don said that. he had sold some of the
stolen goods in Clarksdale and Hell
ena, Ark, the names of those to whom
he sold the goods were secured and ef-
forts are being made to recover them.
When arrested Gordon was armed
With a Saturday Night Derringer"
md had practically full box of car
ridges in his pocket. He was tried
or carrying concealed weapon and
vas sent to the city farm. He will
,e turned over to the grand jury after
he finishes his sentence with the city.
The robbery comes under the head of
,rand larceny and can only be handled
" the grand jury.
Gordon is boy II years of age
and was employed on the steamboats,
hat make this city. He was virtually
raised on steamboat. His partner
was also steamboat negro. From
his account of the systematic robbery
# Mr.. Kantor's store it was very easy
o gain access to the interior of the I
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
PROPOSALS REJECTED.


Washington, Feb. ia fiat rejec-
tion by the United States Of Ger
many's proposals to discuss interna-
tional differences without the latters
hating the illegal submarine cam
paign left only one other suggestion
of the Berlin government still hing
ing at the State Department today
and that was to reaffirm the Prussian-
American treaties of 1899 and 1928
relating mainly to the treatment of
enemy residents in war times, with
number of new provisions, which ap-
parently constitute almost a new
treaty. 1t seems quite probable that
this proposal will be frowned upon
also.
President Wilson has under con-
'ideration whether to allow the Navy
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
GREEK CITY IS
BEING BURNED
Piraeus A Mass of Flames-Seyere
Loss of Life and Property Says
Report Filed Last Night.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 13-Fire is sweeping
through large section of Piraeus and
has caused severe loss of life and
property, according to Reuters dis
patch from a Green port last night.
AT the time the dispatch was filed the
fire had been ranging for four hours.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
BAD FIRE AT
MEXICO CITY
At Least Ten Persons Killed BY Ex.
plosions-Mexican Central Ware.
house Burns.
(By Associated Press)

Mexico City, Feb. 1s--At least ten
persons were killed, and many others
were injured in fire which destroyed
the Mexican Central Warehouse last
night. The deaths were caused by an
explosion Of dynamite and gun car.
tridges.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
ADVERTISING
PROVES TRUE
Several Incidents of Recent Happen
ing Conclusively Prove That It
Pays to Advertise.

Advertising in The Daily Common.
wealth certainly does pay. Within
the past few days instances have hap
pened which go to prove conclusively
that the foregoing statement is true.
Almost anything advertised in the
classified columns Of this paper bring
quick results and display ads bring
results in large quantities.
Just the other day a gentleman in
Carols County advertised in the
classified columns that he had two
good saddle and harness horses for
sale. Some one here read the adver-
tisement and about thirty minutes af-
terward was talking to distinguish
ed gentleman from Winona who said
he wanted to buy good horse. The
conversation lead to the ad being
looked up and one Of the horses sold
the next day.
A faw days later a gentleman here
in Greenwood had Ford automobile
which he wished to dispose of. He
advertised in the classified columns.
The paper went to press at four
o'clock, the carrier boy for the busi-
mess part Of town being the only one
on the street with his papers, when
our phone rang and someone wanted
to know who was advertising the Ford
for sale. He was told who and It was
only short while before the sale was
made.
An old negro came into this Office
the other day with an automobile tire
which he had found about q week be-
fore that. He was advised to visit
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
NlNONA ELECTS DANTZLER AS
HER MAYOR,

"lnona, Miss, Feb. 12-In the elec-
Flon held here Saturday for mayor
fhd alderman G. W. DAIMLER was
Flected mayor over Joe Glenn by a
majority of II votes. Both gentle
men beng very popular, a close race
was the result.
M. X. Horne defeated j. M. Dotson
kof alderman by majority of 10 votes.
pEoth gentlemen are we'll qualified for
Fae positions to which they have been
Ilected.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
FOOD ST ALTON IN GERMANY
IS SERIOUS SAYS AMERICANS
from Fifty to Seventy Cents Pound for Pork
ard Mutton Geese and Chickens Bring Over
Dollar Pound $50 Each.

Maximum prices for pork and NUT
ton range from fifty to seventy cents
pound, while geese and chickens sell
as high as $1.30 to $3.50 a pound.
Cases are reported where fat goose
has brought more than $50. Men in
authority, it is said, recognize that
Germany is confronted with a prob
lem of growing difficulty, as the food
supply is becoming more depleted.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
CUBA OFFERED
ARMS BY U. s.
American Government Would Lend
Island Nation Guns and Am
munition to Quell Revolution,
(By Associated Press)

Havana, Feb. 13-Oficial announce
ment was made here today that the
United States had offered the loan Of
5000 rifles and 5,0OO,O 900 cartridge to
the Cuban government. The rebels
are reported defeated in an en-
counter in Matanzas Province with
government troops.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
by Associated Press !

Amsterdam, Feb. 13-All periods
Of grace for neutral ships entering
the zones announced as prohibited by
Germany have expired, according to
an official statement given out at Ber-
lin. From now on, the statement
says, in all prohibited zones ships can
no longer expect individual warning.
Vessels entering the prohibited areas
do SO with the full knowledge Of the
dangers threatening them and their
crews.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

New Orleans, Feb. 13-Liyerpool
has advanced as much as 33 points
on old crops and 27 on new crop con-
tracts since Friday. Spot prices 20
higher; sales 5000 yesterday and g.
900 today. Part of this advance may
be based on reduced changes of i'm
portation of cotton. Weather map
shows cloudy in the western states
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
READY TO SAIL.

t1yNfsS0OSlate0 f'feS0)
New York, Feb. 13--Final arrange.
ments today are being made for the
departure Of the Frederick VIII upon
which Count Won Bernstorf and his
staff are to return to Europe. It is
estimated that the vessel carries 1900
Extraordinary precau-
tions have been taken to guard the
steamship and the pier.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13

the different garages before advertis-
ing It. He did but could find nd own
er. The tire was advertised ID ths
classified column Of this paper and !
gentleman from near Schlatsr appear
ed to identify and claim the tirc the
next day.
There Is no doubt about advertising.
It certainly pays, and pays best whom
carried in The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
GERMANS TAKE
THE OFFENSIVE
Germany Reports Success in the Mon
astir Region-Russians Are ).
Reported Repulsed.
(By Associated Press) J

While the military activities along
the Franco Belgian fronts have slack
ened there is an increase in opera
tions on other fronts. In Macsdonia
the Teutonic forces have taken the Of
fensive in the Monastir region and
Berlin reports successes.
On the Russian front the Austro-
German forces are reported to have
repulsed the Russians at several
points.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
MUCH FEARED OVERT ACT MAY COME AT ANY moment IS BE[F
GOOD GAIN IN
COTTON MARKET
New York Advanced syenty Three
to Seventy Six Points, New Or
leans Not Quite 81 Much.

A good gain was made in hte cot
ton market today, Nswf York closing
|at net gAn Of 70 ~ b points and
New 0flskhs 1s.togfi p5lkts advanced.
Spots at New York were rs points
up and nominal at New Orleans. No
sales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
SENSATION IN GERMANY.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 13-A Copenhagen
dispatch says that according to the
Berlin Vossische Zietung, the an
nouncement that two American yes
sels had left for the German block
,ade zone has caused a. pronounced
sensation in Berlin. The newspapers
say that the American government
must be responsible for what happens.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
AMERICAN IN HOSPITAL.
By Associated Pressl

Queenstown, Feb. 13James Wey-
gard, an American, who was wounded
when the British steamship Saxcnian
was sunk by a German submarine II
now in hospital here.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
(By Associated Press)

Berne, Feb. 13-The Americans
Tho arrived here from Germany with
Ambassador Gerard are congratulate
hg themselves upon having escaped
|urther wrestling with Germany's
|ood problems. Meat is so scarce in
berlin that it is never hung in the
Bindows at attract buyers but is
peedily distributed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
PERIODS OF GRACE FOR NEUTRAL i
SHIPS HAVE ENDED SAYS GERMANY
Vessels Entering Prohibited Areas Do So With
Full knowledge of Dangers Threatening
Vessels and Crews Official Statement.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. l3- -Berlin's formal an
|nouncement that the time has expired ON all ex-
|ceptions in the campaign of ruthlessness has
turned the attention today to questions confront
ing the American government as to what steps
will be taken to meet the situation, among these
is the proposed conference of neutral nations to
outline the rights of the nations not engaged IN
war, the attitude toward Austria, the loaninr of
guns to American merchant ships and the reply
to Mexico's suggestion Of an embargo on arms
and foodstuffs. Officials are said to realize that
the much feared overt act may come at any time
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
NEW YORK HAS
ZERO WEATHER
Twenty Seven to Twenty Nine De-
grees Below Zero in the Vicin-
ty of Middletown.
lBY Associated Pressl

New York, Feb. 13-Zero weather
was registered here today. Middle
town reported from twenty seven to
twenty nine degrees below in that
vicinity.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
MORE MEN TO CoLoRs.
(By Associated Press)

10y ASSOclated PreSSJ
London, Feb. 13-Berne dispatches
say that the German authorities have
suddenly called to- the colors all OFF,
cials of trade unions and socialist or
ganizations aggregating 10000. They
were previously exempt from military
duty.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi - Increasing cloudiness
and warmer tonight, probably follow
ed by rain in extreme west portion.
Wednesday rain and warmer in south
ern and eastern parts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
Farming Land for Rent.

25O acres Of new land for rent;
three miles east of Greenwood; ten
ant houses and artesian well; small
or large tracts to suit tenants. In
quire of A. W. Ross or Tel. No. 1876.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
BRITISH CROSS TIGRIS.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 13-It was officially
announced today that the British for
ces on the Tigris have established a
line across the Tigris at bend west
of Kut-El-Amara, completely hem
ming in the Turks.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
WHITE STAR LINER SUNK.
(By Associated Pressl

London, Feb. 13-Lloyd's today an
nomced that the White Star Liner
Africa, Of 1899 tons gross, had been
sunk. Part Of til ecrew was landed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
FOR SALE.

aorse and buggy. Good driving
iss .S,'e' young and city broke. Call
~ or 4s7. ''s''.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13

Closed 81 to u up.
New York Spots 16. up.
1: New Orleans Spots n. ~ Nominal
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
MOTOR VESSEL SUNK.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 13-The Norwegian
motor vessel, West, has been sunk
Lloyd's announced today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 70 to 76 up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-13

Department to furnish guns with
which to arm American ships. II il
understood the State Department has
recommended it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-02

don.
Robert Smith Hopkins. North Tazc-
we'll
Thomas Landon Howard. Salemburg.
y. G.
Edgar Linwood hudson. Shenandoah
Fcnton John Leasia. Lewisburg. W.
Va
Julian Lichtenstein. Richmond
Joseph Asa McGlaugherty. SPRING
wood.
Marcclius Schmoelc Miller. Norfolk.
Howard Markic Moreland. Bristol
Sanford Nance. Peachland. X. &.
Charles Hope Patterson. Charlottes-
willie.
james OkeeTe pecry. North Taze-
we'll
Aaron Poneranz. Brooklyn. y y
John Gibson Rcpass Richland
Samue! Roscnthall. Richmond
I,cmuel Ea: Shadwcil. HarrisonburE
Edgar Simpson Shine. Richmond
Gilbert Eugene Spies. Manassas
samuel Mullan White. ShawSvile
Samuel Burton Wright. Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-02
CORPORATION COMMISSION
SUMMONS |. M. WILLIAMS
Receiver or Underwater and Western
Muht show why Service IL Not
Being Reahrred.

The state Corporation Commission
yesterday entered an order suminunin;s
Lang borne NJ williams. president and
receiver OF the Underwater and West
ern Railroad, To appear before the
commission on June Il at % o'clock
for hearing of the petition Of D.
$. IIobson and NJ. Il. Blanton that he
be compelled TO operate trains at rca :
sonable rates upon the road Of which
he is receiver. under a decree of the
Law and Equity Court. this city
Hobson is lumberman, operating a
sawmill g.; Belpna. Powhatan County,
and says lie has 100000 feet of lumber
already manufactured, for which he is
unable TO secure transportation ex-
cept at the grossly eXorbi,ant' rate
Of $40 car. His business. he says,
is destroyed by reason OF the road y
inaction. Other people along the line,
according TO the petition. are actually
suffering for food. being neither able
TO sell what they have nor TO have
hauled what they need. Blantcn is "A
dairyman at Ballsvillc, and joins in
iobson's petition.
as follows:
Your petitioner alleges that for the
reasons and under the circumstances
above stated. he has been. since the
management Of said road by said re-
ceiver. unable TO make shipment OF
any lumber over said road. and that
las consequence his business is prac-
,ically destroyed because your petit
TONER has been forced TO abandon the
operation OF his sawnill. and by rea-
son Of such abandonment a large num-
Der Of men employed by him have been
thrown out Of employment.
Your petitioner further shows and
charges that this general situation oh
tains through the whole section of the
4 C,tftl in hi.sh b e., 1
miles along the line of the Underwater
and Western Railroad. and many OF
the people living in said section are
even worse situated. for unless they
have the means of transportation by
automobile they are practically unable
to procure food for themselves or live
stock. and number OF them have al
ready been to your petitioner and
urged him TO let them have as little
as bushel Of corn. in order TO keen
their stock alive.
Your petitioner alleges that the sit
uaiion along the line of this road Is
absolutely deplorable: that there are
persons who are actually suffering for
food for themselves. their families and
live stock. and in addition. owing to
their inability to ship out such things
as they have for sale, they are unable
10 procure the means to buy them even
II they were accessible, and in addi-
tion thereto the farmers who have to
use fertilizer in the conduct of their
farming operations would be rendered
unable 10 make crop this year"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-02
S|XTY-ONE STUDENTS
TO RECEIVE DEGREES
Richmond College Announces List OF
Successful Students for
Session.
BACCALAUREATE TOMORROW
Final Exercises to BE Held ut West
hampton on Tuesday, When DIR.
John II. Latanc Will Make Prin-
cipal Address.

Degrees will be awarded to sixty-onc
students of Richmond College at the
final commencement exercises which
VIII take place at 1880 o'clock Tues
day morning in the college auditorium.
fy FAR tho largest group of graduates
IL composed OF the men receiving the
bachelor Of Arts degree. there being
thirty-fve OF these. in addition TO the
thirteen seniors Of Wcsthampton Col
ieEe. who will receive tho same de-
gree Three young mon will receive
the bachelor Of Science degree. and
one the Master OF Arts. Nine young
men VIII be made Bachelors of Laws
In addition to the academic degrees
TWO men viii receive honorary degrees
They are T.. Emmett Reid NJ A.. PHI
D.. OF Baltimore, who will be made
"a Doctor Of Laws. and Rev. William H.
baylor. or Baltimore. who will be made
Doctor of Divinity. That degree was
to have been conferred at the same
time on Rev. j. NJ Il. Childrey. Of Had
donficld. y. j., who died on April ~
me commencement exercises will be-
gin at 80 o'clock Tomorrow morning
with the preaching OF the baccalaurcate
sermon in the college auditorium by
Rev W. j. McGlothlin, y. D.. of Louis
vile. ny Class exercises will be held
on Monday by the young women in the
court at Westhampton College, at 1890
o'clock i'll the morning. and by the
young men in the college auditorium at
O'Clock in the evening.
FINAL EXERCISES on
TUESDAY MORNING
Finally closing the year lo16-l9l7
will he the exercises on Tuesday morn
ing. starting with the academic pro-
ccssion at 1890 o'clock. DR.. John r.
Latane. of Johns hopkins University
Will deliver the annual GRAFTON to the
college honorary scholarship society
the Arachnidae. after the procession
has marched into the auditorium
DE awarded. then diplomas will be de-
livered. honorary degrees will be con-
ferred and Or. Frederick w. Boat
wright. the college president. will
make his final address TO the class
of 1917. The alumni of Richmond Col
leGe will hold their annual meeting
and dinner at 1880 o'clock Tuesday
night in the college refectory.
The prize winners for the year were
announced yesterday as follows
Crump prize, for excellence in ma the
MATES, to be announced later.
j. Taylor Ellyson prize, for research
in history, 10 be announced later.
Tanner medal, for excellence in
Greek. w. l.. Davis.
Jennings prize, for excellence in
Spanish. 4. c. Entzminger.
Senior law prize. for the highest
average grade in the senior class,
James Fl. Barnett, Jr
The junior law prize: consisting OF a
copy OF the Cyclopedic Law Dictionary.
offered for the highest average grade
in the junior class. r. H. Wilson.
Prize. consisting of a set of Modern
American Law, for n superior essay
n :Dr.fh hN Wrcppfnl Act
Bronson.
Literary Society Ncdnli>ts.
Mu Sigma Rho Society:
Joint writer's medal Moses C;cllman.