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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
VALUABLE BUSINESS LOTS ARE
BOUGHT BY J. w. AND L. p.
QUINN.

Messrs. J. W. and l.. P. Quinn, two
of Greenwood's substantial business
men and excellent citizens, have
further evidenced the faith in the fu-
ture of the real Queen City of the
Delta by purchasing yesterday the
lots fronting 80 feet on Howard
street, running back to the alley
147A feet, from DR.. w. T. johnson.
This valuable property is the site
of the old frame Baptist church build
ing in this city, and the recent remov-
al of the old building to Main street
marks the passing Of the last of
Greenwood's early day church edifces.
The church was built and was the
home of the Baptist congregation in
this city during the most trying times
of that congregations history. The
foundations for the wonderful work
which has been accomplished by the
congregation and Of the handsome
home now occupied by that church
body, were laid in the old building
just recently removed from Howard
Street. W9r
The building was converted into a
lodging house while it stood on How
ard Street and will continue to be
as such on Main street, the same hav-
ing been purchased BY Mr.. p. F.
Bryan.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
CITY SELLS RESIDENCE ON rRIV.
Err FRONT.

The City Commissioners have sue
ceeded in disposing of the old Montjoy
residence, which will be moved off the
lot purchased by the City to be used
as a wagon lot. The contract called
for the house to be moved off the lot
in the next thirty days and we under
stand the lot will be gotten ready to
be used for the purpose for which it
was bought. ~.-,.
The new 100-horse power motor
purchased for the River Front pump
ing station has arrived and is INSTALL
ed. With the 1O0-horse power motor
the capacity of the pump will be in
creased rs per cent. and 200 gallons
per minute will be handled. This will
certainly be great relief to residents
on River Front, as the motor operates
silently. The old engine has been
sold for sufficient amount to more
than pay for the new machinery. The
operation Of this motor will be prac-
tically nothing Us compared with the
operation Of the old engine.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
HELENA MAKES
! A Big EFFORT
Arkansas City Trying to Raise Nee
essary Funds to Enter the Cotton
States League.

A long distance telephone message
to Helena Ark, yesterday afternoon
brought the information that com
mittee was appointed at the meeting
held Monday to canvass the town and
see what could be done toward the
raising of the necessary money to
secure a place in the Cotton States
League. The information was secured
from Mr.. Young, manager of Helena's
leading newspaper.
According to Mr.. Young the pros
pect is not very favorable at Helena.
Just at present there is hot cam
paign on for funds for something else
in the city and the committee will
have hard time securing the money.
The other towns in the league are
confident that Helena will come in,
regardless of the above cold water
from that city. 1t will be remember
I'd that Greenwood was on the rail
concerning this very proposition for
some several weeks. Of course, at
his stage Of the game quicker action
will be necessary but with the wealth.
'r getting better every day and the
baseball fever rising it is hoped that
he Helena fans will see their way
'pen to join the circuit without delay.
The Memphis papers this morning
arried report from Clarksdale to
he effect that Helena had completed
arrangements to enter the league.
his probably is the same report that
'as carried in The Daily Common
'ealth on Monday to the effect that
lelena would enter the circuit. Judg~
lg from the conversation with Mr..
'oung yesterday afternoon the actual
arrangements have not been complet-
l.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
CITY PROPERTY
WORTH THE TAXES
Not Delinquent Tax Payer on the
! Roll-Were Only Ten Delin-
quents Last Year.

! There is no property in the city
limits mot worth the taxes" Judging
from the collections by the city gov
ernment. Not satisfied with the rec
ord of last year when the city had on
ly ten delinquent tax payers new
record was made this year, there not
being single property owner in the
city who failed to pay taxes on his
real estate.
The ten delinquents on the list last
year paid their taxes before the prop
erty was offered for sale but were
not quick enough to prevent its be-
ing advertised. That probably is the
best record Of any city in Mississippi.
Two years with a total Of ten delin-
quent tax payers and no sale.
The assessed value of real estate
in the city is approximately 81, 100000
and personal property $1,500,000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
plTROADS AND BR0THERHO0DS
MAKE PREPARATION FOR STRIKE
rb;ofs Of Four Brotherhoods Hold Final Confer
once With Eastern Union Leaders Today
Prior to Decisive Meeting Tomorrow.
fBy Associated Press)

Nsv York, March 14-The chiefs
i lie four brotherhoods Of railroad
employees came here today from
Washington for a final conference
Nth local chairmen of the unions in
.hs eastern territory before the meet
;no with members of the National
Conference Committee of the rail-
roads tomorrow to present demands
for an eight hour day. 1t is expected
that the eastern representatives will
ntify the plans for a general strike
Il the railroads refuse to grant their
demands.
There is no expectation on the part
If the railroads or the leaders that
President Wilson will take any action
prior to Thursdays meeting.
Strike orders, to take effect in the
east Saturday night, have already
been issued and organized employees
await directions to be issued here aft
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
TENTATIVE DATE
FOR CHAUTAUQUA
Letter Received from Redpath People
Asking If May 26th Will Sc Suit
able Opening Date.

Mr.. Charles R. Crull has receives
a letter from the Redpath Chautau
que asking if May 26th will be suit
able for the opening date for thu
Chautauqua here. The attention o1
the public is called to that fact anC
if anyone knows of any arrangements
which might conflict with that date
they are urged to Immediately COM
municate with Mr.. Crull. '
Mr.. Crull has been very active ev-
cry year in his efforts to make the
Chautauqua success and the results
secured are largely due to his untir-
ing efforts. The exact date decided
upon for the Chautauqua in Green
wood will be announced later.
Following is the letter received by
Mr.. Crull;
Mr.. Charles R. Crull, Greenwood, Miss.
Dear Sir:--In arranging our '1817
circuit, the tentative date assigned
to Greenwood for the opening of your
Chautauqua is May 26th. Will you
kindly advise us at your earliest con-
venience if you know of any con-
flicting arrangements which would
make the above date inadvisable?
We believe we have the best pro-
gram this year we have ever produc-
ed and shall take pleasure in forward
ing to you within the near future a
complete outline Of same.
Unless we hear from you within a
'ew days, we shall conclude the above
late is entirely satisfactory.
Yours Very Truly,
REDPATH CHAUTAUQUA.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
AMERICAN STAR LINE.
(By Associated Pressl

New York, March 14-The Aleon-
quin was owned by the American Star
Line Of this city and was recently
transferred from British registry. It
is reported that ten Americans were
in the crew. She sailed from New
York February twentieth. The ves-
sci was torpedoed March twelfth ac-
cording to cablegrams. Twenty sew
en- men were landed.
Officers of the American Star line
said that the vessel is worth approx
imately $450,00O and her cargo, which
consisted mostly of food stuff, was
worth $1,750,Q00. She was freight
er, one of the first American vessels
to sail from the United States after
Germany announced her campaign Of
unrestricted warfare.
The vessel was commanded by Cap
tain Nordberg, naturalized Ameri-
can of Norwegian birth.
The Algonquin Of 1906 tons gross,
was 245 feet long and 40 feet beam.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
THE NATIONAL CRISIS HASTENS
SMART WEDDING.

New York, March 14-(By Union
Associated Press s)-Because the BRIDE
groom, who is a nephew Of the late
U. S. Senator Thomas Platt, is apt to
be called upon at any minute for mil
itary service, the wedding Of Miss
Penelope Sears, to Mr.. Sherman
Phelps Platt was hastened forward to-
day. It was celebrated in St. Thom-
as Church. Both the bridegroom and
bride belong to prominent families.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

March, IA, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at A. M.
Temperature: Highest 81 degrees
Lowest 48 degrees
At Z a. m. 49 degrees
Precipitation 600 inches
River Stage, z am 27.4 feet, rising
Change 02 feet
J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
MARCH IA IN HISTORY.

1875 - Narragansett Indians at
tackled Northampton, Mass.
18O4-A Tammany society was
formed at Alexander, Va, for the pur-
pose of controlling national elections.
1S13-Delaware river blockaded by
British ships.
1S55-New suspension bridge at
Niagara Falls crossed for first time
by locomotive and train Of cars.
1914-Treaty Of peace between Tur-
key and Servia signed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14

Greenwood fans will be delighted
with this news as it means the defi-
mite organization of the Cotton States
League. The message by The Asso-
ciated Press from Greenville reached
Greenwood at two o'clock. The local
article in this issue>was written and
in the paper before the good news
arrived.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
SUNK BY SHELL FIRE.
(Bv Associated pressl

London, March 14-According to a
report from American Consul Steph-
ems at Plymouth, the captain of the
Algonquin stated that the ship was
sunk by shell fire without warning.
Later advices from Plymouth state
that the submarine opened fire on
the Algonquin at a distance of 1000
yards, firing twenty shells. The
steamer was then boarded and the
vessel blown up with four bombs.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
NAMES MEMBERS
OF COMMISSION
President Wilson Selects Those to
Become Members of the Federal
Tariff Commission. t.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 14-President
Wilson today announced the selection
Of the following members of the Tar.
if Commission: Prof. Taussig of Har.
ward University, chairman, Former
Representative Lewis of Maryland,
former Representative Kent Of Cali
fornia, Daniel Rober of South Caro-
lina E. P. Sostigan of Colorado and
W. s. Culbertson of Kansas. Prof.
Taussig is a native of St. Louis.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
T0DAY's BIRTHDAY HONoRs.

Congratulations 60 today to the
Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, vics-prss-
ident Of the United States, who is 50
years old. The event is always fitt-
ingly celebrated in the Marshall home
BY a birthday dinner which Is at-
tended by members O the family and
Z few intimate friends.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
MRS. SANGER TO TAKE BIRTH
CONTROL MESSAGE WEST.

New York, March 14-(By Union
Associated Press)-Mrs. Margaret
Sanger, the advocate Of birth con-
troll, who was recently released from
prison where she was sent for thirty
days because she disseminated birth
control literature, started on speak
ing tour today which will carry her
into all the leading cities of the West.
MRS. Sanger says that she expects to
gam many recruits to the cause dur
ing her trip.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
IN INTEREST OF EDUCATION.

Rev. r. A. Boiling and Mr.. John M.
Alexander of Jackson, are in the city
and will speak at the Presbyterian
church tonight at Prayer Meeting in
the interest Of education. These
young men are travelling in the in
terest of the Mississippi Synodical
schools. The public is very cordially
invited to attend the services and hear
them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
AMERICAN STEAMER WAS SUNK
MONDAY BY GERMAN SUBMARINE
Underseas Craft Opened Fire at Close Range
Without Warning, Firing Twenty Shells
Ship Then Sunk With Bombs.

President Wilson already has taken
steps to place the nation in . state Of
armed neutrality which with the
break in diplomatic relations with
Germany is practically the last meas
ure short of war.
A series Of distinctions Of Amer
lean ships probably will arouse Con-
gress to declaration of war if Ger
many in the meantime should not de-
clare war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
SITUATION NOT CHANGED.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 14-In the ab-
sence of official dispatches concerning
the destruction Of the algonquin off
cials withheld comment but the unoffi-
cial view is thst nothing in the Incl
dent changes the situation between
the United States and Germany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
CHINA FOLLOWS
UNITED STATES
After Severing Diplomatic Relations
With Germany Took Charge of
Vessels in Her Ports.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 14-China has
severed diplomatic relations with
Germany, taken possession of German
merchant ships at Shanghai, six in
number, placed the crews under guard
and PLACED guards on the vessels, ac-
cording to advices today to the Navy
Department from senior officers in
Chinese waters. They gave no furth-
er details.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
GREAT RETREAT
ON SOMME FRONT
British Reach Outskirts of Bapaume
SPEEDY Fall of City Anticipat.
ed by Allies. ~
(By Associated Press

Another great retreat on the
Somme front is in progress. The
consequent advance brings the British
to the outskirts Of Bapaume the
speedy fall of which is anticipated.
Berlin's official statement does not
mention the retirement In the Somme
region.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14

COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed 80 to 40 Points
Down and New ORLEANS Lost "a
to 43 Points During Day.

The New York cotton market closed
33 to 40 points down. and New Or
leans lost "a to 43 points during the
days trading. HpcfS at New York
were five point Of Ali unchanged at
New Orleans. Sales $500 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
COCKTAILS TO TELL CITY ENGIN-
EERS ABOUT CANAL.

An Arbor, Mich, March 14-(By
Union Associated Press)-Delegations
of engineers from the city depart
ments of Toledo and other cities ar
rived here today to hear Major Gen.
eral Goethals lecture at an engineers
meeting tonight on the Panama Canal.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
OPEN BIDS FOR
SIX CRUISERS
Fast Scout Cruisers Will Have Speed
of Thirty Five Knots an Hour
Cost $6,0OO,O0O.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Washington, March 14-Bids were
opened by the Navy Department to-
day for the construction of six 35-
knot scout cruisers to cost $6,O00,000
exclusive of armor and armament.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
HELENA APPLIES
FOR FRANCHISE
Definite Action Taken Today Means
That Cotton States League Will
Be Go,
(By Associated Press

Greenville, March 14-Helena, Ark,
applied for the franchise today in the
reorganized Cotton States League
surrendered recently by Indianola,
Miss, according to an announcement
at League Headquarters here.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
er Thursdays conference.
ROADS UNPREPARED.
(RY Associated Pressl

Chicago, March 14-Six vice-pres-
idents of the four brotherhoods of
railroad employees are here today
awaiting orders from their superior
officers in the east which depend on
the meeting Thursday in New York
City.
According to railroad officials the
western lines are unprepared for a
general strike. No strike breakers
are ready to take the place of the
strikers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
PRESIDENT IS AMAZED.
(By Associated Press)

: = Wy NSooCIdCeu TeSS1
Washington, March 14-President
Wilson is amazed at the proposal of
nationwide strike at this junction
of international affairs. 1t is possible
that he may appeal to both sides on
that ground.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
WITHOUT WARNING.
(By Associated pressl

Bulletin. London, March 14-(9:4O
A. M.)-The Algonquin was torpe-
doed without warning, according to a
report made by the American consul
at Plymouth. The Consul states that
all aboard were saved.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER

Forecast.
Mississippi-Fair and colder to-
night with frost probably heavy in
the northern portion. Thursday fair
and warmer in. west portion.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
(By Associated Press)

Bulletin, London, March 14-(8:54
A. M)-The American steamship AL
gonquin has been torpedoed by Ger
man submarine. The crew was saved.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14

Closed "a to 43 down.
New York Spots 1905 off. !
New Orleans stspotsa7.75.
Sales $500.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
NAMES DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
(Rv Associated PressA

(By Associated Press)
Washington, March 14-William
Kyser, of Memphis, was nominated
by President Wilson today as United
States District Attorney for the wes-
tern Tennessee district.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
BANDITS ROB CAR.

Paymaster Shot and Killed and Five
Thousand Taken.
(By Associated Press)
Cleveland, March 14-Cuyler Now
rey, paymaster for Rice and Co., was
shot and killed by two automobile
bandits today. The bandits escaped
with $5,400.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
WILSON ATTENDS BUSINESS.
(By Associated Pressl

(By Associated PreSs)
Washington, March 14-President
Wilson is SO near to complete recev=
cry from his cold that he is attending
public business in his study today,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
FOR SALE.
1917 Model Ford car; good as new;
$265.00; No more No less; address
"M," care Commonwealth.

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
GERARD AT WASHINGTON.
Former Ambassador at Berlin Now in
Capital City.
(Rv AasOciatad praso\

Washington, March IA - Former
Ambassador Gerard arrived here to-
day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-14
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 80 to 40 down.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
SPEECH OF SCHOOLCHILDREN
Movement to Improve and Later Make Perfect Is Work Undertaken
 By Brooklyn Association.

pr. Frederick Martin, supervisor of the classes to correct speech de- fleets in the public schools of the city, was the speaker at the monthly meet ing of the Heads of Departments as- sociation. His subject was Speech Improvement"
 Doctor Martin told of the organi- zation of classes for speech defects and improvement throughout the city under his direction. He said that one of the objects of these classes was to give lessons to teach CTS that they might obtain better speaking in the classroom. That a teacher demand perfect articulation from her pupils he said was one of her duties. He said:
 "Too often teachers are so inter- ested in their subjects that they al- low children to answer mumblingly, thereby creating speech defects which only become paramount as the child grows older. Children of the lower grades are often excused of imper- feet speech because the teachers call it 'baby talk and think the child will outgrow it. Often they allow children to lisp because their teeth are out, and as the teeth grow in the child has formed an acute habit of lisping. We have 50,000 cases of speech defects in our elementary schools at the present time."
 Under the direction of Doctor Martin and his 26 assistants, "vocal gymnastic" drills will be held in the schools daily. The object of these drills will be to get better voice SUD- port, proper placement of the tone of sound and an open-mouthed, TO- tund delivery.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
CITY OFFICIALS
COURTS.
NORTHERN DISTRICT

CIRCUIT COURT-Third Monday in February and August.
 CHANCERY COURT-Second Mon. day in January, May and .,ember COUNTY COURT-First Monday in January, April, July and October. PROBATE COURT-Fourth Monday in January, April July and October
 SOUTHERN DISTRICT
 CIRCUIT COURT-First Monday in March and September.
 CHANCERY COURT-Third Monday in January, May and -'ember COUNTY COURT-Second Monday in January, April, July and October. PROBATE COURT-First Monday following that of the Northern Dis trict.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
ONE GUESS.

q wonder why that fellow stares at me so.''
 "1 wonder. He's a noted ento- mologist. "-Pittsburgh Post.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
-- --~-= 6 ENCOURAGING.

"The doctor thinks I'm threat ened with brain fever.''
 "Oh, don't mind him. He's only kidding you"
The Home news., 1917-04-20
ON THE LINKS.

MT. Ground Squirrel-Drat it! I wish the nearsighted old boob would quit taking my house for his eighteenth"
The Home news., 1917-04-20
LOCATED.

"Do you think he has the brains of the family"
 "Quite likely. They must be somewhere"
The Home news., 1917-04-20
NO DANGER.

"I hope this lecture will not be any cheap talk"
 "Of course not. They're charging two dollars a seat.''
The Home news., 1917-04-20

The County Court disallowed a petition this, Friday morning asking that a new school district be formed out of the south part of Pumpkin Bend Township.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
APT.

'Why do they call the baby sBill?''
 "He was born on the first of the month."
 Big bone registered Poland China male for service. l.. J. DILLIARD. 2-31 Adv
 Every good roads booster should attend the big good roads meeting for Woodruff county to be held in McCrory next Thurs day April 26.
The Home news., 1917-04-20
GENERAL DIRECTOpv
COUNTY OFFICIALS

J. M. Jackson, Helena. .. Circr,.
 F. k. Andrews, Helena. pro. 'uugs R.M.Hutchins, Augusta. Dep. Pros a.'y' ED. D.Robertson, Wynne. .Chanoon'' Alty' Sam Vann, Vanndale, 'uuge
 ...State Senator, Seventh Dict, Ross Mathis, Cotton Plant 'ict
 '........ .Represen,o,,. A. l.. Hutchins, Augusta County e TnS Alex McGregor, Augusta. L. w. Winfree, Augusta....... .Circui+ cI N' W alter Jlmerson, Augusta. co cluS1 1erk Roy Mitchell Augusta. .Trea snras Edgar Miller. McCrory. .Asooaae Alex Bellis, Augusta. .survo'0 T. w. Woodbury, McCrory. .Exami.o. c. c. Hunnicutt, Cotton Plant
 ................. Deputy Examino. pr. R. Q. Patterson. Augusta. .corono. pr. R. N. Smith, Augusta Health
The Home news., 1917-04-20
Food Preparedness

Several hundred citizens were present from both city and coun- try Tuesday night at the food preparedness meeting held at the new Methodist church. The bal cony was filled with almost a hundred interested negro clti- zens.
 A message from President Will son was delivered by MT. J. H. Wilkes, of the Memphis Business Mems Club and other speakers were MT. Harry F. Knapp, of the University of Arkansas and Miss Emma Archer, of Little Rock. Other talks were made by Rev. Lark, pastor. MT. G.G. McCrory, l.. w. Sturdivant, w. E. Jelks and others.
 Committees were named to visit every rural community in this section and urge farmers to raise more food crops. The plan was decided upon in keeping with campaigns in other counties.