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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

BtWeevil-You would think that
everne who has lived in Mississippi
for v length Of time would know
and tognize a boil weevil when he
seeste but we have a specimen of
the man race in The Daily Com
monalth office who has spent sew
~eralears of his life in Mississippi
andt he does not recognize a boil
wee, Recently Captain A. C. Nets
broul into the office a broken bot
tie cdining a dozen or so of stripp-
ed pto bugs. The boys in the Of
flee re looking at and admiring
therhen the human being alluded
to who is known by the name of
"Jal stepped up, took a look and
asl'What are those, Boil Weevil?"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

FOR RENT-Furnished room; gen.
tleman preferred; phone 10.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31
ELlNQUENT TAX LIST.

htinued From Page Five)
seer Esper, Spencer Robt,
Seer Sol, Stevens Jim,
cart Photo, Stovall Geo,
hg ALI, Takerson Heard,
7 Ciearo, Taylor Squire,
mas Jonas, Thomas Dock,
mas Simon, Tillman Louis,
ston Dennis, Tolston Peter,
Wis Porter, Tubbs Jno,
rner John, Walker Hy,
llaee Henry, Washington Jno,
shington Clarence, Weaver Jno,
st Eugene, West Jordon,
bert Will Wilder Harrison,
lliams Melvin, Williams Jim.
)liars Henry, Williams Geo,
Rliams B W, Willis Monroe,
(lis Geo, Willis Columbus,
(son Walter, Wilson Cal,
hgfeld Lewis.
ing All, Young John.
certify that the above and fore
pg is 4 true and correct list Of
IONS delinquent for poll tax for
year 1919 o. shown by the tax
of Lef7ore County.
r. C. GARRETT, Sheriff.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

WANTED-Two young men or cou.
pie, to room and board. Mrs s.. 3.
johnson, 412 Dewey street.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

1x,..e r L.. Foy was here today
.frcr, T.si., Farm, and reports having
-, S.y. Of cotton on his early
soco Nod season, He's trying
planting Of this ! :, weev;I.
to head Of the boil "ee''
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

Win Saturday is Not Saturday.
Wher 1 Saturday not Sat-
urdae When it is payday. One
Of tn boIs who deliver The Daily
Cofnnnwf alth every afternoon has
learnt we'll when Saturday is not
Satury and on just any old Friday
you q ask him, "What is tomorrow"
and thout the slightest hesitation
he wsreply, payday"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

FOR TRADE-Several automobile
will take part pay in live stock Of
city property. Kimbrough Auto Com.
pany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31
HOTEL IRVING

HOTEL IRVING
CIGAR AND NEWS STAND.
Agents for the Famous Allegretti
Chocolates. Full line newspapers and
magazines.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-31

WI y. PET1EE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
OFFICIAL RULING ON PAY
OF Rejected GUARDSMEN
Judge Advocate General Crowder
Settles Issue Regarding organi-
cations Not Accepted.

In National Guard regiment that
was embraced in the Presidents call
for federal service there were Il num-
be" OF companies from which the War
Department had withdrawn recognition
because they were not maintained up
to the required standard of strength.
The question arose as to whether the
members of such companies responding
to the Presidents call were entitled to
pay from the time they reported ut
their company rendezvous
Judge Advocate General Crowder of
the army has given an opinion in which
he holds that the Withdrawal or with
holding of the departments recogni-
ton of Il militia organiZa ton operates
to deprive such organization of the
right to participate in the federal APP
preparations, but does not operate to
discharge the members of such organ
iZation from their obligation under
their oath and contract of enlistment
to respond to the Presidents call for
federal service. and that they are en-
titled to federal pay as provided by
statute from the time they report at
their company rendezvous; and this APP
plies to those who may later, upon eX-
animation, be found physically unfit for
service and are discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
KOBBERIES REPORTED.
Wearing Apparel, Gold Watch and
Bracelet Among the Losses.

Robbers yesterday afternoon entered
the residence of Mrs. Denia Higgins,
1912 9Th street. and carried off articles
of wearing apparel worth 500 and a
gold bracelet. Mrs. Higgins told the
police the robbery was committed be-
tween o:3o and $50 o'clock while she
was absent from home. Entrance was
gained through a basement window
that had been left open.
Edward Davis, 500 F street south
west, told the police of a visit burg lars
paid his house this morning between
and 6 o'clock. Entrance was gained
through a rear door, he stated, and the
property stolen consisted OF q gold
watch. overcoat. silver forks and
spoons and 10 cents.
Other. robberies were reported by the
following: John Nightingale. l24S LIST
street southwest, and overcoat worth
s12. Towsend Myers. rear Of 2116 y
street. blankets, coat and groceries.
valued at IS. Annie Coleman. 1928 I'd
street southwest, green pushcart.
Minder Schimes, 1929 18th street south
east satchel containing tablecloths,
towels and napkins. worth sl5.
John West 1899 9th street, plaster
statue, lace curtains and two dresses
from shed.
Frank Crosson. 6Oi 9Th street south
west. lady's coat and two raZors. from
house.
John Ashby. Parker apartments. rug,
from hallway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
JOHN JOY EDISON HEADS
IMPROVEMENT BODY
Old Sixteenth Street Association Re
vived-Name presidents
Avenue" Desired.

The old Sixteenth Street Improve
larged at a meeting last night at the
home of Mrs. John B. Henderson, 10th
street and Florida avenue. The best
interests of this handsome street for
it's whole length, it is announced, will
be given consideration by this revived
organization. which includes repre-
sentatives of a number of civic asso-
Citations. and of which John Joy Edison
was elected president. other officers
chosen were:
First vice president. E. F. Clement.
Brightwood Citizens Association: sec
ond vice president. Frederick ]. Rice.
Columbia Heights Citizens Association:
vice presidents. George A. Finch. Piney
Branch Citizens Association: James NJ
Proctor, Mount Pleasant Citizens As
ISOLATION: Charles w Ray. Bright
wood Citizens Association; A. j. Dris-
coll. Midcity Citizens Association; Dan
iel W. Edelin,, Columbia Heights Citi-
= Association: Justice Ashley NJ.
Il. John J. Cassidy, Mrs. William
tes, Mrs. Duncan L. Fletcher. Mrs.
Sharp Williams. Mrs. William A.
nberS. Mrs. J. b. Henderson, Mrs.
Hanna, Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs.
Eugene Van Rensselaer,. Mrs. Marshall
Field. Mrs. Allerton Cushman and Mrs.
Robert y. Harper; secretary. J. Clinton
Hiatt, and treasurer, William Ramsay.
Among number OF resolutions adopt
ed al the first meeting relating 70 the
Improvement of 10th street was one
asking Congress to change the name
to "PresIdents' avenue: another look
ing to the limitation of the height of
buildings thanking it; q third condemn
ing the building of rows of identical
houses: a fourth asking for APP
preparation of $4,000 for tea house
near Rock Creek Park reservoir, and
a fifth asking the location OF the
Botanic Garden in the park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
DRY STATES TO BE DRIER
Strlcter Enforcement of Laws to Fol.
low Webb-Kenyon Decision

CHARLESTON. W. Va. January g
The prohibition laws in West Virginia
Will be more stringently enforced than
ever before as result of the action of
the Supreme Court OF the United States
In declaring constitutional the Webb
Kenyon law and the amendment ,o tho
fost law IN this state prohibiting the
Importation In interstate commerce of
liquor Tor personal use. according to Il
statement issued By Fred o. Blue. state
tax commissioner. lie continued:
This decision Will mark a change
In the legislation of all states No
longer can the legislature of any state
refuse TO legisiate upon the ground
,hat such legislation may involve fed
eral objections, for the reason that all
or these objections are now swept
away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
ACCIDENTS BLAMED ON
VICTIMS CARELESSNESS
Safety First" Symposium Held by
Local Branch of American Electric
Railway Association:

All accidents except those caused by
some abnormal condition of nature can
be directly traced to the ever present
human element. according to William
S. Shelby of the metropolitan police
force and student of safety first
Mr. Shelby emphasized this point in an
address at a symposium on safety
first held under the auspices of Sec
ton No. 4, American Electric Railway
Association at the Potomac Electric
Power Company building last night.
Mr.. Shelby. who has studied for sew
eral years the prevention of accidents.
said the steady increase in population
and in the number of vehicles using
the streets made the problem a difficult
one. Practically 100 per cent of the
casualties might be avoided if careless
ness On the part of individuals were
not the dominant factor, he said
In street accidents. he said. this
human element generally evinces it
self i'll the American habit of trying
to beat the other fellow" The pub
lie, said Mr.. Shelby. is ever too willing
to take a chance. Mr. Shelby com
mended the efforts in behalf of safety
being made by the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company.
Other speakers We're Maj. Raymond
W. Pullman, superintendent of police:
6. A. Lyon, originator of the safety
first movement in Washington; Will
liam +. Peabody. president of the
Washington Safety First Association:
Wilbert r.. Longfellow of the American
Red Cross Society. Rev. Dr. John Van
Schaick. jr.. president of the board o.
educa ton: +. J. Drummer. In charge of
the municipal bathing beach: Clarence
=. King and William F. Ham. presi-
dent and vice president of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric COMPANY:
George Z. Hoover. attorney for the
company, and A. J. Driscoll. director in
the Washington Safety First Associa-
ton. j. T. Moffett presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
Engineer Department Criticised.

Criticism vas made OF :he engineer
Department CT The District because Of
the continual change in grade of streets
ana sidewalks. Edward Blaine said
that to lis mind thi:; department was
working :. hardship ca the property
owners OF the jJist::cl and c2;!ed at
tentiod to numerous instances Haers
grades were supposed - have been
established AND afterwa.I chtngcC.
Presiien: Price a'sc stated thai il his
opinion it seemed 40 definite system
had been adopted and that each piece
CO work was independent of any other.
G3stavo Bender. chairman of Tie
legislative committee. reported that
the work OF grading and improving
Portland street in accordance with the
present District law was now being
dore and that as soon as it is com
pleted the widening Of Nichols avenue
from Alabama avenue would be cori-
menced
Much discussion was had regarding
the condition Of tire scnoo!yard and
another attempt VIII lie made 20 have
the premises improved.
The Din 10 provide retirement for
public school teachers Vas given the
unanimous Endorsement Of the associa-
ton. Several members expressed the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
REQUESTS TO STEPCHILDREN.
Nieces Also Remembered in Will of
Mrs. Susan Moore.

Mrs. Susan Moore. by the terms Of
her will filed for probate in the Dis
trict Supreme Court, makes beouests
of $500 to each of four children of
her husband by his first wife, and then
directs that the residue of the estate
go to the American Baptist Missionary
Union. John c. Moore. one of the hus-
bands children by his first wife, is
given an additional $500. and the
testator's neces. Mrs. Emma Owens
and Mrs Mary Leight of Philadelphia.
are left $50 each.
a legacy of $4,000 is left to the execu-
tors named in the will. Clarence b.
Rheem and George w. F. SwartzeIl, to
be held in trust and invested for the
testatrixs sister. Harriet Detterer of
Philadelphia. The executors are each
given $1,000. Mrs. John<C. Moore is be-
quethed household effects. and the trus.
etes of the Oak Hill cemetery are given
5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
OF TELEPHONES is TOPIC
Subject Discussed at Meeting of
Public Improvement Association
in Congress Heights.

The proposed municipal ownership
of the telephone system in the Dis
tr;ct OF Columbia was the subject of
principal discussion at meeting of
the Public Improve rent Association of
Congress Heights last night in Loef-
he-'s Hotel. Nichols avenue. Edward J.
Newconb presented the matter st;st
ing that in his opinion municipal
ownership would he Of great benefit 20
the public in that cheaper rates aid
better service could be secured. Gus
tave Bender and President w. w.
Price also spoke on the subject.
t.dN d Blaine stated that judging
from service secured from other de-
partments in the District very little
improvement would be noted if the
government took over control OF
puaiic utilities. Before taking any
'inal action 1T the matter the assocfa =
ton " i'll invite a representative of the
telephone comnary TO discuss the mat
ter before it, this discussion TO take
place at the next meeting 81 the
association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
JOINT MEETING TO BE HELD.
G. W. U. Faculty Committee and
Student Council Confer TONIGHT

Various phases of the control Of stu
dent activities at George Washington
University will be discussed tonight
in the law school quarters in New
Masonic Temple at a joint meeting of
the faculty committee on student activ-
tiles and the student council
Names Of candidates for senior mar
shaI ana the two marshals for com
mencement week will be selected from
the names presented by the senior
classes Of the nine departments of the
university. The names will be hal
ioted upon later by the members of
the Senior classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
ARIZONA CLASH AVERTED.
Anti-HInt Forces Control IL Or
eaniyinc Legislature.

PHOENIX. Ar;1.. January 9.-Th-
Arizona legislature was partially OF
ganized yesterday. with no clash be-
tween the Hunt and ar::-Huit forces
over recognition Of one or the other OF
the two men claiming to be Governor
of Arizona Both houses departed
fror, the time -honored custom of Hoti-
flying the governor that they were o.
ganiZed and ready to receive MESA ge.
The Hunt and anti-Hunt people
fought out their battle in caucus for
control of the Legislature. In the
democratic caucus of the senate The
anti-H faction prevailed By Il vote
of eight to six, and d. II. Claridge was
selected for president pro tempo-e
The anti-Hunt forces won the mouse
caucus. sixteen to fifteen, selecting A
A. Johnson for speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

To All TO Whom These Presents Shall Come
Greeting: .;,u
!, A. q. STANLEY. duly elected and acting
GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH VI
KENTUCKY, do hereby certify that at an eiee-
tion held pursuant to and under the PROVISIONS
Of the Constitution and statutory laws oL ane
commonwealth of Kentucky. in each and every
precinct of the said Commonwealth OF kehtuCN'
On the seventh day of November \. ", isio;
the following hereinafter named persons received
the number of votes set down opposite me re-
spective name of each. for the Office OF Emc N
FOR and of PRESIDENT and VICE PRESlDENi
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERi' A. as
shown upon due and careful canvass. tabulatlon
and comparison by the STATE BOARD VI
ELECTION COMMISSIONERS of the COMMON
WEALTH OF KENTUCKY. the BOARD whose
duty IL is under the laws Of the Commonwealth
10 make such canvass. tabulation and compare
son from returns received and which were duly
received and now on file IN the once OF the
Secretary Of State of and for the Common
q fn-Nif.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
PARK GOOSE GONE.
Rock Creek Fowl May Have Provid-
ed Sunday Dinner, Is Belief.

a big gray and white goose Is miss
ing from the collection of fowls in
Rock Creek Park. Foreman Joyce had
park employees participate in a search
for the goose all day Sunday. but no
trace of il was found, and today he APP
pealed to Maj. Pullman's police.
II is not an unusual thing for geese
in the park to visit the ZOO. it is stated.
but the particular goose that has caus-
ed park employees so much trouble was
not found there. Foreman Joyce thinks
it may have provided dinner for some
family sunday as it probably disap-
peared Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
GREECE APPROVES MOVE
IN BEHALF OF PEACE

ATHENS, January s. via London,
January 3, 12:45 a.m.-The official re-
ply of the Greek government to Presi-
dent Wilson's peace note was commu-
nicated today to Garrett Droppers. the
American minister in Athens. The re-
ply associates Greece heartily with the
Presidents effort in behalf of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

rs.tted to go over until the next meet
ing by Brig. Ger. Charles II. Duran
y. G. y. C, retired. president of the
association. Efforts arc to be made. 10
was announced. to stir Up moro inter
est IN the assacia work. so that the
attendance at the meetings viii be
larger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
Alleged Murderer's Confession.

O1-NEf. His. January O. Roy
Hinterliter. on trial for the murder of
Elizabeth Radcliffe. his sweetheart. has
confessed that the girls death oc-
Cured during an attempt at an illegal
operation while out riding with him.
but asserted that the girl had used in
struments which he admitted were sup
piled by him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

belief tina. the service would he greatly
improved by the passage of this bin
in that those now undecided about ac
ceptiIg positions OF this kind because
Of the small salaries would hare some
thing TO look forward 20 IN later years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
Citizens Association Fails of Quorum

Owing to the absence o. "A quorum
the business Of the North WashiRgto on
Citizens Association which was to
have been taken up last night was per-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

Increases in wages ranging from 10
TO 80 per cent have been granted 70
the e:up'oyes Of w. ID. Byron sons.
Inc. tanners. at WiliismspOrt. Nd. ana
Mercersburx. Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

To all to whom these presents shall come
Greeting:
In accordance with the provisions OF the ACT
OF Congress approved February 3. 1887. Ger
tffy that the following is a true copy of the
certificate of the final ascertainment OF the
electors for President and vice-President. APP
pointed i'm the State OF Kentucky, at the cleo
ticn held therein on the It'll day Of November:
1916. as received by me from the Governor OF
the said State. ..
In testimony whereof l. ROBERT LANSiNS,
Secretary Of state, have hereunto caused the
Seal of the Department Of State to be afnxed
and my name subscribed by the Chief Clerk OF
the said Department at the City Of washington
this eighth day of january. 1917:
lSeal) ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of state
BY BEN G. DAVIS,
Chief Clerk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
JAMES NJ. WOODWARD. secretar



COMMITTEE on PUBLIC COMFORT.
Rooms Of the Chamber Of Commerce. 1909 +
street NV, SECOND FLOOR.
All caterers and other persons desiring 30
furnish meals 70 military and other organizs
tiOn. during the inaugural period requested
10 call at this Office. without delay. and give
the following information;
Name. address. capacity number that be
served, rates. hours meals he served. etc.
\ LEfTWlCH SINCLAIR. Chairman.
MAlTEE v. EAsrIAN S.cr.farr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

We've now got til fiity-cent
dollar we used t hear SO much
about.
Who remembers when 4 teller
used t apologize fer bein' dress
ed up?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

HtHhhHc COo6t Line,
the Standard Railroad OF the South. 4
trains daily. 1906 New York ave. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

And further hereby certify that appears
from said records, the following named persons.
to-wit: JAMES u. EDWARDS. FRANK HOP
hiNS. RAINEl T. WELLS. JAMES Il. AL
LENSWORTH. = W. FORGy. L. FRANK
WIrHERs. JAMES GUAR ES. LEWIS J. Wild
RIG. DENNIS DUNDON. L. u. HEREINGTON,
A. -. CARTER. DAVID HAYS, and FEB A.
STEWART received. respectively. the highest
numlH-T Of votes east for electors al aforesaid
election. and and duly elected and aI,-
pointed 20 east the votes Of the Commonwealth
q Kentucky for President and Vice President
Of Inc United Stairs Of America.
All OF which il certified under the Act Of
Congress. copy hereof 10 TIE HONORABLE
THE SECRETARY or STATE OF THE
UNITED STATES. aud three copies hereof to
Tn. ELECTORS hereinabove named.
IN TESTIMONY whereof. | have hereuntn set
INV hand and causad the GREAT SEAL OF THE
COMMONWEALTH to h. affixed. Done at
Frankfort. kentucky. this day Of Jan
nary N THE YEAR OF orr LORD One
Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventeen and
the One Hundred and Twenty-Sixth year Of the
Commonwealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09
BY the Governor
(Seal) JAMES p LEWIS
',e~rctary Of State
By ]. 4. SCOTT

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE POLICY
holder> Of the Mutual Investment Fire In,ur-
snce Company Of the District Of Columbia for
the election of trustees for the ensuing year
sad fo- other business. will be held the Of
Gee. Of the company. Room $50. Washington
Loan and Trust Building. Monday. January 2a
1915. nj O'Clock Am. Polls open from IN.
10 pm. All policy holders requested 10
be present aud vote. as proxy vote is not
allowable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-09

70 insure Victor quality. siwsys
look for the famous trademark.
His Masters Voice." IL - on
every Vietrola and every Victor
Record. Il 10 the identifying
label on all genuine victrolas and
Victor Records.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-09-20
TreaSurer'S Report.

In order that the people of Thurmont
who have contributed so literally to the
Red Cross Auxiliary should know just
how the money has been spent, it has
seemed fitting to the advisory board to
submit the following report Included
in the bills paid, is the amount required
to equip fifteen comfort kits, which were
given to the soldiers some time ago.
Contributions and receipts from vari-
Gus sources have amounted to $276. II.
Disbursements have been as follows:
For material for hospital equipment R.
A. Tyson & Co., $l6.3 j. D. Hendrick-
son. $ll5.8l; expense of lawn fete, w. E.
Foreman $6.75, Wisotzkey Bros. 100;
partial payments for comfort kits, j. H..
Cassell $l75, D. T. Winger 81 60, Sam'l
Long 1925, Rice g. Haler 81 AT; postage
stamps 81. 60; paid to R. E. Lighter Red
Cross membership fees $61 90; paid to
Miss Pearl Eader for knitting yarn $ll 90;
Catoctin Clarion SIPS; sundries $2.37.
Amount received, ,............... $276. II
Amount expended, ed,.............. $3.50. %
Balance in Bank, k,............... S as. "a