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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23

came to the Senate on one OF these
occasions. The old line kepupilcans
trimmed La Follette's friends, but the
Progressive Republican element boited
the ticket.
This time. however, it will not be a
test of Progressive principles, hut a
personal vindication that will be sought
bv La Toilette. And if he forces such
a tight he will find arrayed on the other
side one OF his lieutenants; who has
been a tower of strength in every fight
in which Battling Bob" has engaged
REPRESENTATIVE Irvine l.. Lenroot. Mr..
Lenroot has shown himself by speeches
and votes true blue American, break
ing absolutely with his old chief, de-
spite what was regarded as the obvious
pre- Germanism of Wisconsin.
There were politicians of both par
ties here tonight who expressed the
earnest hope that Lenroot would make
fight for the Republican nomination
for Senator, and would obtain it.
Senator La Toilette to-day issued the
following statement:
"The State of Wisconsin and the ma
ton will be greatly shocked to learn
of the tragic death of Senator Husting.
In his brief service in the Senate he
had impressed his colleagues and the
country with his industry, his courage
and devotion to his convictions at any
cost of sacrifice to himself. He was a
serious student of public questions, a
plain, direct, fearless public servant.
Ny sense Of personal loss is deep and
abiding"
President Wilson sent the following
message of coincidence TO Senator
Husting's parents:
"Your sons death has come to me as
a great personal grief. He was one
of the most conscientious public SER
wants / have ever known and had en-
tered upon a career of usefulness TO
his state and TO the country which was
of the highest promise. l grieve with
you with all nv heart"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
Germany's Ablest
Men Sent Here to
Buy War Material

To supervise the buying Of cotton
and other supplies for the embarrass-
ment Of the Allies and the advantage
OF the Fatherland, Germany sent to
this country, beginning with the out
break Of hostilities, many of her ablest
men. Some OF these, the less impor-
tsnt, came frankly as government
agents, others as lecturers or as scien-
fists.
One of these latter was DR.. Moritz
). Bonn, by many ranked as the ablest
economist in Germany. DR.. Bonn's
public activities consisted of lectures
before various bodies and writings to
The lay and technical press. His pri-
vate activities were centred in a suite
Of Offices Of the Hamburg American
Line, where he gave orders and advice
70 buyers and their assistants.
There was nothing that savored o.
the illegitimate in any of DR.. Bonn's
"hown dealings. For that reason sur
pflse was manifested when, with the
,ieaKlng OF of diplomatic negotiations,
ne TOOK advantage of the safe conduct
ohered Count Won Bernstorff and his
party 70 leave the country.
Dr. Bonn's connection with the group
OF business men who made their head
quarters IN the steamship Offices was
Lol then known TO the general public
cie,, -
there was not doubt in the world"
'a one banker yesterday, that DR..
conn was working in the interest Of
ms government while here. As the
selest man in his line in the empire,
y was out natural that advantage
should be taken of his ability.
All mat DR.. Bonn did was within
lne Ia" and was what an American
might properly do under like circum.
stances were he in Germany. When he
could not legitimately serve his country
Germany"
,,iiini the absence from the city of Chief
tnniiAm D. Flynn. no information was
Io',ncomlng from the New York Office
Of The Secret Service yesterday as to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
Death of Husting
To Bring Test of
Toilette Strength
Late Senator's Colleague
Likely to Put Forward
a Candidate

WASHINGTON. Oct. GA test of
the Americanism Of Wisconsin and the
degree TO which Senator Robert NJ. La
Toilette represents that state is ex-
pected 70 result from the accidental
death by shooting of Senator Paul Q.
Husting. A searching Of the Wisconsin
law brought most lawyers here to the
conclusion that the Governor may APP
point a successor 10 Senator Husting
for only brief Tme, after which there
must be first q special primary and
then a special election for the choice
of the Senator 10 fill out the three
years Of uneXpired ERIN.
In normal times there would be
enough interest, because 10 spells the al
most certain succession of a Republican
for a Democrat. There has already
been one such change in the Senate
since the last election, Senator Lane. OF
Oregon, Democrat. being succeeded by
Senator McNary, Republican. The Gov
ernor Of Wisconsin is a Republican. sc
the new Senator TO be appointed until
the special election is held will be g
Republican.
Chief Interest in Election
Interest IN the election, however, en-
tirely overshadows the partisan polti-
cal phase. Senator La Toilette, who
left here tonight to attend the funeral
of his colleague, declined 10 make any
comment on the election. but it is con.
fidently predicted here that he will put
forward a candidate. At several cleo.
tons in the last few years Mr.. La Fol-
lette has put up candidates in the Re.
publican primary, who have beer
beaten, and the "stalwart" Republicans
who triumphed at the primaries have
then been humbled in the general cleo
ton. Curiously enough, Mr.. Hustir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Sets November S
for First Session
Declares That Prompt
Action Is Necessary
Schedules East of Missis-
sippi and North Of Ohio
Rivers May Be Affected

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission tonight
responded to the plea of Eastern rail-
roads for financial relief by reopening
tho is per cent rate advance case so
far as these carriers are concerned
The first hearing was set for November
8, in Washington.
In doing this the commission acted
practically on its own initiative, DIS
missing az ian error" a suggestion
made by the carriers at the conference
berc last week to the effect that the
Il nor cent case be Continued for al
least sixty days"
1.-THE Is per cent case is still open
and before the commission" the latter
advised George Stuart Patterson, coun-
sci for the Eastern roads. IF your
suggestion Is we'll grounded that
further financial relief is needed p'
the carriers.
the carriers. 1t is obvious that sucn
relief should be had promptly, in order
that transportation demands In time
of war may be fully met"
Prompt Action Necessary
"The commission is emphatically OF
tho oninion.n the letter further states
"that the evidence necessary to estan-
lish the full truth should be presented
without delay in order that the. car
riers may be maintained in position
to do their full war duty
The railroads had asked that a
method of procedure be adopted under
which they might obtain advances upon
certain commodities upon when tney
we're refused advances by the commits
sion last June. These were princlpaiiy
grain and grain products oresseG
meats, petroleum, sand, cement anu
stone.
The commissions response not only
provides prompt opportunity LOT th'
railroads 10 present data looking TO
.aise in rates on these products, bu,
opens the doors to the admission oil
testimony looking to a general advance
in all rates east of the Mississippi anc
north of the Ohio river.
IL is regarded as probable that tne
Southern and Western carriers, partic
ularly the latter, will join IN the re-
quest for advances.
Between the reopening or the cast
and the granting of higher rates, now
ever, it was pointed out tonight, there
is a wide distinction. Under the pres
ent ruling, the Eastern roads will have
to show concl, sively the need OF IN
creased rates before the proposed in
creases will be authorized.
The commissions decision to reoper
the case was announced in a lette
made public tonight, addressed by 1T
secretary to Mr.. Patterson at Philadel
phia. The letter follows:
The Commissions Letter
81 am instructed by the commission
to advise you that after conference tn
commission is of the opinion that tn
carriers in the Eastern District repre-
sented by you before the commission a
the informal conference held on Octo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
S Years for Socialist Chief
Kraft, Once N. J. Candidate
for Governor, Sentenced

TRENTON, n. j., Oct. 22.-Frederick
Kraft, Of Ridgefield, who at one time
was candidate for Governor Of New
Jersey on the Socialist ticket, was SEN
fenced to-day by Judge Davis, in the
Federal Court. TO serve five years in the
Federal prison at Atlanta and to pay
fine of 81 900. He had been found guilty
of violating the espionage act.
Some time ago he delivered a speech
in Newark, criticising the government.
He questioned the right Of the govern
ment to send troops to France.
Judge Davis told Kraft that the gov
eminent had right to expect the sup
port of intelligent men such as he.
'Instead of helping, however" said
Judge Davis. you tried to throttle and
incite TO insubordination and mutiny."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
Passports Cause Delay

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22-Minister
Schmedeman. at Christiania, reports
much delay is experienced by American
travellers arriving in Norway who wish
Ia have their passports vised for Den
mark or Sweden. The State Depart
ment recently gave notice that all per-
sons intending to visit Scandinavian
countries should have their passports
vised by consular officers here OF the
respective governments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
Captains Conviction Affirmed
For Los Angeles Bomb Plot

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22.-Conviction
of David Captain Of manslaughter in
connection with the blowing up Of
THE Los Angeles Times" building
seven years ago. which caused the
deaths of twenty men. was affirmed to-
day by the District Court of Appeals
Captain began serving a ten-year
term at San Quentin Penitentisry last
January.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
Supreme Court Takes Recess

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-The SUI
preme Court, after agreeing to-day to
expedite the Ohio election fraud cases
and fixing January z for hearing argu-
ments, recessed until November 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23
To Try Skouloudis Cabinet
Greek Deputies Vote to Pros
ecute Former Ministers

ATHENS, Oct. 22.-After fodrteen
hours of defence Of himself and his
colleagues by NJ. Rhallis, the Chamber
of Deputies voted to-day in favor OF
prosecuting the members Of the former
Skouloudis Cabinet, in which NJ.
Rballis was Minister of Finance.
A committee Of the Greek Chamber
of Deputies on October 10 voted in
favor of the prosecution before the
high court Of the members of the
Skouloudis Cabinet, with the exception
Of Admiral Coundouriotis, Minister OF
Marine. Charges of violation of the
nenal code and the law dealing with
ministerial responsibility were looked
into by the committee before ~ made
its recommendation for prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-23

81 am instructed by the commission
to advise you that after conference the
commission is of the opinion that the
carriers in the Eastern District repre-
sented by you before the commission at
the informal conference held on Octo-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
WILL EUROPE LEGALIZE POLYGAMY!

The enormous slaughter of men has started
the sociologists to debating the question of wheth-
er or not, at the close of hostilities, Europe will
be forced to legalize polygamy, or resort to some
other such e~xpedient to provide mates for its nil
lions of unmarried women.
Although perhaps not generally known, pre-
cisely sucn a condition was faced in Europe at
the end of the Thirty Years war, and it was met
by legaizing polygamy until a relative balance
OF the sexes was again established, when the laws
were repealed.
1t is estimated, hat should the war continue
for two years longer there will be in the countries
involved not less than twelve million females in
excess of males. Hence it can be plainly seen
that the problem confronting those countries is
serious indeed.
Europe aside from the pu ely material losses
which she is sustaining, and W-!ch are almost be-
You'd conception or computati \, IS facing a GER
tain and serious clleci, to eli, .!2at.on. Possibly
NJ other condition would so r ard the march of
progress as a return, elrher Is choice or neces-
sity, to this degrading practice.
The twentieth century mind revolts at the idea
OF polygamy. Not only is this true of Americans,
but of Europeans as we'll. This being true, what
effect would it have upon the people should such
a practice be revived?
To a race familiar with and accustomed to the
practice it may appear justitiable and right. But
to a people VINO for centuries have been taught to
regard it as contrary to the laws OF nature the
effect is certain to be demoralizing to character.
Lven those who would be constrained to practice
polygamy would by force of their previous train
ing be compelled to regard themselves as living in
adultery.
How truly should every American thank his
God that our land has been spared the horrors
that face our cousins across the water, and how
firmly each should determine that, come what may
we will never be dragged into that conflict and
participate in that slaughter except in actual de-
Tense of our shores. .'
America today is the white hope of civilization.
The destiny of the race lies in the American hand
to shape as it will. That we may be true to our
highest ideals is the earnest prayer Of every in
~telligent soul within our borders.
Polygamy could never even be considered in
this country.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD BE CALLED IN
EXTRA SESSION.

The Daily Commonwealth most cordially in.
dorses Governor Bilbo's position in favor of calling
the Legislature together in extra session to pass
a law prohibiting the shipment of whiskey in
any quantity into Mississippi-and we hope a suf-
fcient number of members of the Senate and of
the Lower House viii answer him in the affirma-
tive in replying to his query as to whether they
will vote for such a bill if called together. There's
nothing to the objection urged that "the ex-
ira session will be expensive" The good that will
be accomplished will more than compensate for
the money spent on a brief legislative session.
If necessary, the cost Of the extra session could
and would be readily contributed by the majority
Of the people of the State, rather than have such
an important matter postponed. An extra ses-
sion of the Legislature should be called and we
certainly hope the Governor will get prompt and
favorable responses to the question be has pro-
pounded to the State solons relative to this pro-
posed prohibitory legislation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
PLANNERS DID GOOD WORK
Town Of Gary, Ind, Built on Prear
ranged Design, Is Looked Upon
as Model City.

Gary, Ind, built in the open on a pre-.
arranged plan, generally looked upon
as the most efficiently organized indus
trial city in the world, is still less than
ten years old. The first shacks for its
construction gangs were thrown up
in 1906. The founders wished to avoid
the paternalism which had proved so
detrimental to the civic development of
Pullman, one Of the earliest precon-
ceived Industrial cities of the coun-
try. without failing to the haphazard
methods which have bred so many in
c~onveniences in all cities Of the past.
The homes for the employees We're
built with a proper consideration for
the health and comfort of the occu-
pants. They could be purchased on
easy terms If desired. The parks,
streets, recreation centers and other
adjuncts We're we'll outlined. The pub
lie schools have been recognized as the
best in the country, as Is evidenced by
the fact that New York city arranged
for the construction of u schools after
the Gary pattern. They are to be built
and organized under the supervision Of
the Gary school superintendent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
PLANTING OF TREES A DUTY
Texas Newspaper Urges Citizens e
Recognize the Necessity for
Concerted Action.

There should be trees set out along
all highways. y The Banner has often
called attention to this needed de.
rarture from the beaten track. For
several hundred years the people Of
this country have been trying to get
rid Of trees, but the pioneer days are
gone and there is need Of not only
overcoming the habit acquired during
these many years Of tree destitution,
but the habit Of planting and setting
out trees should be encouraged and
inculcnted at every opportunity. Trees
increase the attractlveness Of the high
ways, improve the general appearance
Of the community through which the
highway runs, and bring about a con.
ditlon which means greater develop.
ment, higher ideals, general esthetlc
Improvement Of the public. 1t is time
to plan the placing Of trees along the
highways. II the people who live along
the roadways are not willing to con.
tribute some time to setting out and
caring for trees, there should be some
plan fallen upon which will bring
about this needed Improvement
T%reenville Banner.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

Young girls should get their bloom in the
open air instead Of at the drug counter. 1t looks
better, lasts longer, and is more pleasing to the
masculine mind and eye. The drug man will new
er get rich from the scale of bloom" He is a
man of sense and d~iscernment, or he would not
be a druggist, and he would rather see one rosy
cheek tinted with the bloom of nature than to
sell a barrel of the artificial article. Just get your
druggist wound UP on this subject some day and
see what a world of good common sense advice he
will give you, for he thinks even more of you than
he does OF the sale OF his bloom"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
JANUARY Is IN HISTORY.

1780-First expectation of wooden
goods from Ireland to a foreign mar
ket.
1795-French attacked the British
outposts at Rhenen.
1795-The French National Conven-
ton liberated General Miranda and
Captain LACROSSE from prison.
1s55-The Joint Commission in
London for settling American and
British claims adjourned.
1868-The Iron Mountain Railroad
was taken possession of by Governor
Fletcher in the name of the State of
Missouri.e
1875--A conspiracy against the
Gar, involving 5000 persons, was dis
closed to the Russian secret police.
1S95-The explosion of dynamite
stored in a burning building at Butte,
Mont, killed sixty persons and injur-
ed 100 more.
1915-Wheat in Chicago reached
$1.45 q bushel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
TODAY'S I H HONORS.

Edmund Schulthess, new President
Of Switzerland, was born January Is,
1868, at V~illnachern, near the Paths Of
Cchinzznach, in the Canton of Aargau,
but raised in the nearby town Of
Brugg. After finishing in the schools
of his native Canton, he studied law
at Strassburg, Munich, LEIPZIG and
Berne. He started his political rec
at the age Of rs, and rapidly advanc-
ed until he was elected to the Federal
Council in 1912. "
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
THE TERRIBLE PROSPECT OF WAR.
this country.

One thing is agreed-Europe is being slowly
butchered by the opposing groups of powers now
in battle against each other. Unless those re-
sponsible come to a realization of this fact, and
appreciate that a struggle to decisive outcome
will spell ommon disaster, the United States had
better make up its mind to guard the civilization
of the white race in the critical times which are to
come.
Offers of peace are nothing unless the terms
which are given are reasonable and refusals to
discuss peace are not to be considered if based on
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT alone. The difficulty in judging
the present situation in Europe is twofold, first in
regard to the real condition of Germany, whether
her bid for peace is due to her knowledge that
she will not be able to stand the spring campaign
which the Allies will wage and second, on account
of the conditions which are precedent to the stop
page of the strife.
The Allies cannot be expected to quit the war
unless Germany's terms are such as will make the
outcome of the war a draw. They should not be
expected to do more than forego whatever gains
they might acquire by a continuance of the war;
they must not be expected to acquiesque in the
losses which they have suffered. While it may
be that the secrecy being maintained conceals
some of these facts, we trust that there IRE states
men in Europe who, after two years Of war, have
come to their senses, and appreciate the benefits
of frank explanations and mutual concessions.
As it stands to-day, both sides are renewing
their machinery of slaughter and modifying ev-
cry possible addition to their fighting strength.
The Allies are determined as ever, the Central
powers are about ready to r%elinquish the peace
move and the world stands aghast. A war to the
hilt seems to be assured, with Europe the battle
ground, the white race the participants and civil
lization the victim. 1t is, indeed, terrible pros
pect.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
HOUSEWIVES LIKELY TO FIGHT
WAGE SCALE.

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 15-(By Union
Associated Press)-The housewives of
this city are in arms today regarding
the scale of wages prepared by house
maids under the direction of the In
dustrial Workers of the World. The
new scale calls for increases in pay
pay of from SIS to SIS a month, short
er working hours, pay for overtime
and one full day each week for recre-
alton. improvements in food and liv-
ing conditions also are demanded.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

We ought to have a central market where the
farmer can dispose of everything he produces for
cash. And then the market managers should
devise some means Of d~isposing of the produce
without the aid of hungry horde Of middlemen.
The farmer would make more money, have less
trouble, get his pay sooner, and the profits would
be kept in circulation at home. Try it'll
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
T. B. MINYARD'
Artesian Well Contractor
Greenwood, Miss.

If interested in an artesian well
rite Or see me and get my prices
On same.
No contract too small or too large
20 handle, especially in the Greenwood
erritory.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

If every man in this town would spend half
an hour a week in cleaning up the rubbish and &C.
cumulations we would soon have a clean town, 9
better community, a happier set of people and q
lower death rate. Is it worth thirty minutes a
week?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

While his home was burning dow the other
day a man forgot where ne had secreted ms
savings. After the fire was extingulshed ne
thought about the bank, but it was no good to
him then.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

If there is any difference between the pro-
pagaEdas conducted in this country for Germany
and Great Britain it is in the price. 1t seems that
Germany had to pay for hers but the English get
theirs free.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

There is an army Of slab-sided, round-should-
cred, fsh-eyed young men in this city, their I'm
gers stsined with nicotine" begins the Chief Mag
istrate of New York. There are some in this
town too.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

One cartoonist hits the nail on the head when
he depicts the warning nations around the peace
board, each badly bunged UP, asking each other
'.Why Didn't We Hold This Conference Before!'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

The cities are teenling with strong. husky men
who are just aching for an opportunity for honest
work on the farm. How many do you want?