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The Denver star., 1917-11-03

ron and remarked: wv hat?
You don't understand French ?
Have YOU never been to
school?"
The Denver star., 1917-11-03

CIll weapons. Nl any OIL tueEl
before coming to France have
undergone training in the col
onies and consequently are &C
quainted with European drill
and discipline. Others are
raw recruits who are exercis-
ed first when they reach
French soil. The eagerness
of all to acquire proficiency
with the new weapons is such
that even in their hours of
rest in their instruction camps
they may be seen in groups
exercising with them and re-
peating the words of COM
mand in French which they
learn rapidly.
BLACKS BRAVE UNDER FIRE
1t has been asserted erron-
eouslv that Negro troops are
able to support the strain of a
bombardment. There Ger
tainly have been instances in
which a company of Senegal
lese. when all its white officers
have been picked off by Ger
man sharpshooters, has hesi-
tated during an advance, but
this was merely because they
did not know what to do.
Douamont, the battle of the
! lAisne.-lhe Somne offessive.
the attack at Laffaux Mill
and the defense of Craonne
and the California and Case
mates plateau have all been
scenes of the heroic courage
Of the Negro troops under ar
tilllery fire of the most terrif-
ic character.
A battalion of Senegalese
stationed on the spot where
the village of Eleury had
once stood on the Verdur
front, during the heaviest ot
the fighting there, made an
advance. during which their
flank reached almost to the
fort of Dauamont. Then the,
walked into an enflading fire
from dozens of German ma
chine guns. The French com
mander, Captain Chauvin, or
dered his men to storm the
machine gun positions. The
German gunnerS. on seeing
the black warriors coming at
them. threw up their hands
and surrendered to the mum :
Der Of sixty. The Germen re
sistance all along the line was
overcoming owing to this dar
ing feat. Their brilliant work
brouget the distinction of the
war cross to many of the Ne
gro troopers and the entire
battalion was mentioned in
army orders for its bravery
When in rest camp the
Senegalese amuse themselves
like schoolboys. Dancing and
singing and gambling occupy
much of their time. Many Of
them, however give up hours
daily to learning French tor
they regard everything apper
tanning to France as better
than anything else. One. Of
them came upon an American
munition wagon driver repair
his motor and spoke to the
American in his broken
French. The American did
not understand and the Afri-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
PYTHIANS ARE
ENTERTAINED
Local Members Have as Their Guests
at Luncheon Today Big Men Of
the Order.

A luncheon was served by the local
Pythians today at the Hotel Irving
complimentary to visiting heads Of
the order, passing through entroute to
Ruleville to conduct "Bible Class"
in that city tonight. Mayor Ray pre-
sided at the luncheon and called on
Hon. Hillrie NJ. Quin, Grand Keeper
of Record and Seal of the Domain of
Mississippi to welcome the visitors
from the Supreme Lodge.
Mr.. John J. Brown, of Illinois, Grand
Chancellor, who was to have been here
was unable to attend. The others
were Mr.. Fred E Wheaton Of Minne-
apolis, Mimi, and Mr.. Harry Wade,
President Of the Insurance Depart.
ment.
Mr.. Quin in concluding his ad-
dress called upon Mr.. Wheaton who
expressed surprise at finding such a
progressive up-to-date town in Green
wood, stating that he expected to find
place of the ordinary type. He had
some nice things to say about the city
and the state of Mississippi.
A party Of Pythians from Ruleville
were present to welcome the visitors
and to accompany them to their home
town. The party, accompanied by half
dozen or more local Pythians, left
at two o'clock for Ruleville.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
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FOOD COMMITTEE
MEETS TOMORROW
T' - --7-- y =
Reports to Be Made from the Five
+ Districts of the County as to the
Outlook.

Following the meetings held in each
'of the five districts of the county by
the committees named at the recent
meeting held at the Court House here,
the committees, who compose the cen
tral county committee will meet at
the rooms of the Business League here
tomorrow to report what results were
secured.
The meetings were called in each Of
districts and reports are that they
were all well attended. Leflore Coun-
ty seems to have taken we'll to the
movement to raise foostuffs in prefer
ence to so much cotton and indications
are that many acres are being plant
ed in grain and other food products
which formally were devoted to cot
ton.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
MORE MULES ARE
BEING LOCATED
So Far Eleven Have Been Identified
and Recovered of Those Stolen
Here Recently.

Eleven Of the two hundred odd
mules which have been stolen through
out this section during the past two,
years, and for which crime T. P. Jones
and H. H. Jones are now being held
in Jail here, have been identified and
recovered and messages were received
here today from York, Ala, and Meri-
dian in which territory many Of the
mules were disposed of that two more
had been located and turned over to
the authorities.
One of the messages came from
Meridian and stated that Z, negro
from across the Alabama line had
brought mule into that city and
turned him over to the officers with
the declaration that It was one of the
mules wanted. The other message
came from York to q private cltisen
here stating that one Of his mules had
been Identified and was bsing held
there. IN
Evidence against the Jones broth
ers ID being gathered and gottsn ssady
scs the preliminary tsisl.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
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ORGANIZE "A NEN
HOUSEHOLD HERE
Columbian Woodman Again Have Or.
ganization in Greenwood Good
Charter Membership.

Through the efforts Of Mr.. Baxter
Wilson, of Lexington, new House.
hold Of the Columbian Woodman has
been organized in Greenwood and will
be known as the Greenwood House,
hold No. $50. The first meeting was
held in the office of Messrs. Hill and
Witty and election Of officers followed.
Mr.. Wilson is Deputy Consul General
and Organizer. The Household officers
elected are:
R. c. McBee, Worthy Consul.
Calhoon Wilson, Worthy Viceroy.
G. A. Wilson, Jr., Worthy Banker.
John T. Wells, Worthy Secretary.
]. Preston Kennedy, Worthy Ply
sician.
P. B. Dennis, Worthy Cardinal.
F. R. Mccoy, Jr., Worthy Herrold.
E. s. Allen, Worthy Pilot.
E. E. Bullock, Worthy Guardeman.
w. G. Crippen, Worthy Picket.
The Household was organized with
a good charter membership and many
new members are expected to join
soon.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
NEW PLANT SOON
IN OPERATION
Greenwood Reduction Company Will
# Manufacture Fertilizer and Soap
Greese.

\ The plant of the Greenwood Re-
duction Company is about complete
and will be ready to begin operations
on or about the first of May. Fertillz-
er and soap greese will be manufactur-
ed, The plant is a new kind of indus
try and one that will be Of much SER
vice in this section.
The bodies of dead animals are used
to make the fertilizer and the COM
pany hauls these from the premises
free of charge and will also fumigate
the place after the animal is removed.
The establishment of this plant here
should prevent the throwing of dead
animals in the River which has caused
50 much trouble and unpleasantness in
the past
! The plant will be located we'll be-
yond the residence sections of the city,
near the Buckeye Oil Mill west Of
town.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
HOLD EXAMINATIONS TONIGHT.

Captain A. c. Metts, of Battery c,
received letter this morning from
Adjutant General Eric c. Scales stat
ing that before Federal Inspection of
the Battery could be made the names
Of five men for commissioned officers
must be before him. In compliance
with that order Captain Metts and
Lieutenant Hulen will hold an exam
nation in the Business League Rooms
tonight to select the men. knowledge
Of infantry work, general appearance,
morals and mental and physical con-
ditions will count in the examination.
All Of those in the Battery who desire
to try the examination will report at
the above place tonight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
PREDICT GREAT SUCCESS FOR
WAR LOAN.

Washington, April 24-(By Union
Associated Press)-It is understood
that the Treasury Department is re-
ceiving assurances daily from large
financial firms of the country that the
forthcoming government war loan
will be success. Not only patriot
ism, but business sense, bankers say,
will prompt them to buy high securi-
ties. Banks, trust companies and, in
vestment firms have with one accord
announced their intention of doing all
they can to help the Treasury De-
partment place the war loan In the
hands Of the people. The American
people are not educated to the pur-
chase Of bonds as are the people Of
other countries and much useful liter
ature is being prepared by the leading
financial institutions with view to
giving the initiated I clearer under.
standing Of the spirit and nature Of
the loan which the government pro-
posss IA issue
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
WILL HONOR IRISH MARTYRS.

Philadelphia, April 24-(By Union
Associated Press)-The anniversary
of the signing of Ireland's Declaration
Of independence, the act for which the
British Government put to death Ire
lands provisional president, Patrick
H. Pearse and other signers, will be
celebrated here today, prominent
Irishmen coming from all parts Of the
country to participate in the ceremon-
les. '1rh program will include three
act drama entitled 'lreland's Easter,
written especially for the occasion BY
two priests, who were fellowstudents
of some of the dead leaders. -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
CIRCUIT COURT
PRETERMITTED
Judge Everett at Request of Bar and
Supervisors Take That Action
This Afternoon.

At meeting held this afternoon
with the local bar, the Board Of Sup.
ervisors and other citizens of the
County Judge Frank E. Everett, Of
Indianola, decided and announced that
he would pretermit the regular May
term of Circuit Court because of con-
ditions that exist. 8.
It is the intention of the Judge to
call an extra session of court in Le-
fore County after the crops are laid
by if he finds that such will be nec-
essary.
The announcement that the court
has been pretermitted will be agree
ably received by the people Of the
County as the planters are several
weeks behind with their planting.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
CAFFEY NEW U. s. ATTORNEY.

Washington, April 24-(By Union
Associated Press )-Francis G. Gat-
ey, Solicitor for the Department Of
Agriculture, today became U. $. At
torney ct New York, succeeding Il.
snowden Marshall, whose four-year
term expired today. It is stated that
the selection of Mr.. Gaffey was made
upon the recommendation Of Col. =.
M. House, backed by the Endorsement
of President Wilson.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
APRIL "a IN HISTORY.

1S0S-Nurat, at the head Of 10000
French soldiers, entered Madrid.
1S09-Battle of Ratisbon. Aus
trians driven out by the French.
1S44-Personal encounter took place
in the House Of Representatives be-
tween Mr.. White Of Kentucky, and
Mr.. Rathburn, of New York. Third
person, attempted to interfere, fired
shot when repulsed and seriously in
jured one Of the officers Of the House.
1874-John A. Logan declared
Grants message on the currency full
Of damn nonsense"
1894-President Cleveland notified
"Coxey's army" to keep out of Wash
ington.
1916-Revolt in Ireland.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24

humanity. Does the old school stage
do more To speak plainly, does it
achieve as much? For one, ! firmly
believe that the screen drama is ham
pered by far fewer limitations and
that by reason Of range and method
Of treatment its emotional, fictional
and historical values are superior.
1--WE exhibit both the thought and
the action whilst we can boast the
whole world as our stage"
At the Greenwood Theatre two
r'ohts, Wednesday and Thursday, May
2-3, matinee Thursday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
MISSISSIPPI
MAN HONORED
Captain John G. Quekemeyer, Of va
zoo County, Among Those Who
Met British War Commission.

Capt. John George Quekemeyer,
OF the Seventh Cavalry, who arrived
home in Yazoo City the middle of last
week on thirty-day furlough, -receiv-
ed a telegram from the war depart
ment Saturday to report to Washing
ton at once. The nature of the duty
70 which he was to be assigned was
not learned here until Sundays Com
merclal Appeal revealed it in Wash
ington dispatch, that stated that "Rear
Admiral Frank f. Fletcher and Com
mander D. F. Sellers of the Navy, and
Col. Robt. E. L. Niche of the Army
General Staff, Lieut.. Col. Spencer Co.'S
oy' Of the Army War College, and
Capt. John 6. Quekemeyer, cavalry,
We're appointed today to represent the
armytogether with representatives of
the State Department to leave Wash
mston tomorrow for an unnamed port
70 welcome the British Visitors"
The visitors sopken of are English
ana French officers coming to the I'm
Hed States to confer with army and
navy men here on war problems. J.
That Capt. Quekcpeyer should be
detailed for such an important mis-
sion, and in company with the lead
ers OF the State Department, the Army
ana Navy, is distinction that is
learned in Yazoo City with pride. Capt.
vuekemeyer was born and reared in
Yazoo City. K,
shortly after the war began he was
detailed by the War department as
military attacne at Paris, France, and
.ater transferred to London, where he
mas been during the past two years
military attache Of the American en-
bassy. j. VI
ne was called from London j few
weeks ago, and upon his arrival ii,
aew ork was ordered to Washington
wnere ne lectued to the War College
On his observations in Europe which
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
(By Associated Press)

What apparently is the hardest fight
ing Of the present Anglo-Fren Of
fensive fighting took place today along
the Wotan line to which the Germans
retired when the northern end of the
Hindenburg line was turned by Gen.
eral Haig. The Germans are putting
forth supreme effort to hold this
vital portion of their defenses the
crumbling of which would expose
Douai and Cambria and bring into
prospect another great retreat. Mea-
gre reports from the fighting line in
dicate heavy losses on both sides.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
LET CONTRACTS
THIS AFTERNOON
Board Of Supervisors Spent Morning
: Figuring on Road Bids-Complete
Job Tomorrow. !,

T The Board of Supervisors were very
busy figuring on the bids submitted by
different contractors for the roads ad-
vertised last month and at noon had
thrashed the matter down to two
firms, whose bids were the lowest.
Contracts for some of the roads will
be let this afternoon and it is under
stood the remainder will be let tomor-
row. Gravel will be used.
Yesterdays Session.
Following the meeting with the citi-
zens held yesterday morning and part
Of the afternoon the Board received
the bids for the road work advertised
for, opened them and turned them
over to the County Engineer to tabu-
late and assert ready for consideration
by the Board today,
Judging from the attitude Of the
citizens who were present yesterday,
their statements and endorsements of
statements by others, it appears that
fully ninety per cent. of the people
of the county are for gravel roads
and as many miles as possible.
Whether the meeting yesterday did
any good or not cannot be said but
it served as very effective pop-off
valve for the feeling that has arisen
over the county during the past sever
al months regarding the road situa-
ton. Had the members of the Board
not known the sentiment of the coun-
ty in regard to the matter it would
also have served in that capacity as
we'll but the Board was well aware of
how the people of the county stood
upon the subject.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24

4 r.shiurton, April 24-The State
4 ,.,,rtment announces the safe arrival
4. continent today of the French
Commissioners
q. commission which includes
ss.,1 y. Marshal Joffre and former
s.,,isr 80 yiviani arrived early today
.hssrd .Is a speedy ship of the French
,s ~. which was conveyed across the
!. ..,srt;c. ~ The vessels were met oil the
.o,st BY American torpedo boat de-
...oyo,s n. and escorted into port.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.

Mr.. Paul Montjoy has purchased the
interest of Mr.. Scott Crull in the Cru
mont and is now the sole owner of that
popular confectionery store. The deal
was completed Monday. The Crumont
has been owned by Mr.. Montjoy and
Mr.. Crull and has proven a good bus
mess venture in the past. Mr.. Mont
10Y is confident that the future of the
business is great.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
TURKS DRIVEN BACK.
(By Associated Pressl

London, April 24-The Turks in
Mesopotamia have been driven from
their position between Samara and
Istabalat, the war Office announces.
The British are pursuing them and
occupied Samara station yesterday.
capturing sixteen locomotives and 224
railway trucks.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
THE BIRTH OF A NATION"
Greenwood Theatre Two Nights, We'd
nesday and Thursday, May 2-3-.
Matinee Thursday.

One of the notions that David w.
Griffith creator of the great spectacle
1.-THE Birth of Nation" which will
play limited farewell engagement at
the Greenwood Theatre, May 2-3, has
sternuously opposed, is that motion
picture plays il not comedies, must
necessarily be melodramas. Most OF
his creations have been inspired by the
work Of the great writer's Of litera-
ture. "In them," said Mr.. Griffith re-
Gently, "true art finds ito revelation
in the thought and in the action that
follows. That is exactly what the
motion picture does. If the character
isation is correct and the action plaus-
ible and unexaggerated it deserves
the name Of genuine drama. Other
wise you have melodrama--whether
on the screen or upon the indoor stage
or in novel, romance or book play,
matters not"
One thing that the public has rec
ognized in Mr.. Griffith's work Is that
he truly has standards. "Those of US
who are working towards the ideal
motion picture have standards Of
which we are not ashamed" he con-
tinued., "As Flock upon it the ride Of
the mounted Clansmen y "a legitimate
as the race IN How We Brought The
Good News From Ghent to AK" Of
Browning's poems. Laughter and sor-
row, mildness and violence, tragedy
and uplift are the components Of the
human comedy in every age and cline.
We show the horrors Of war and the
hates and fears Of the time that try
mems souls, but over against these
We set the glory Of sslf-sacriAce, the
stern code Of honor, the loyalty Of
friendship, the Millenium Of the broth
srhood o{. love rising a4ar before the
dream vislon VI yacksd Ap& tortured
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
TELLS ENGLAND'S EXPERIENCE.
.lRN A ssnciatad. Pressl

tBy ASSOclaCeQ freSS)
Washington, April 24-Lieutenant
General Bridges, member of the
British commission, declared today in
"a talk with newspaper correspondents
that the British democracy has become
almost fanatical" over universal mil
itary service. The volunteer system
under which the empire entered the
war, he said, cost the lives of the most
valuable citizens, crippled industrial
mobilization and was an unreasonable
set back to England's efforts in the
war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
BIG GAINS FOR BRITISH.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
London, April 24-British gained
ground on wide front last night
south Of the Bapaume-C Cambria road,
reaching the st. Quentin canal at one
point. Further north Beaucamp and
villers Phouich were captured. The
positions on the French front gained
yesterday were maintained and prog
ress was made east of Monchy and
Boyeu.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
WILL PASS ARMY !
BILL THIS WEEK
Vote May Be Reached in House by
Thursday and in Senate by Sat.
urday at the Latest.
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, April 24-The passage
of the war army bill by the end of
the week way forcasted upon the as
semblying of Congress today. General
debate on the measure continued in
both Houses. A vote may be reached
by the, House Thursday and the Sem
ate by Saturday at the latest.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
CLARK is OPPOSED.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April "a Speaker
Clark who is opposed to the selective
draft and predicted that it would never
pass Congress today received dele
cation from the National Security
League. Several hundred petitions
bearing millions of names asking Con-
gress to adopt the Administration
plan was laid before the Speaker. VI
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
p0ND SALE AUTHORIZED.
lRu Associated Press)

(By Associated Pfessl
washington, April 24-President
wilson today signed the bill author
;,;nr the sale of i've billion dollars
,,orth of bonds and two billion OF
Treasury certificates.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
included a visit to the Somme battle
front -Yagoo Sentinel, April 18th.

4 Captain Quekemeyer 10 cousin of
Mrs. r. C.. McBse, Of this city and y
wellsknowI here. The honor that has
been shown him will BE- appreciated
BY sll liississippi 81
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-24
RUSSIANS EXCITED.
(By Associated Press) Y

London, April 24-Petrograd dis
patches today state that Russian So
cialists are greatly excited over the
sinking by German submarine Of the
steamer Zara carrying home q NUM-
Der Of Russian refugees.