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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
HAS GERARD BEEN PERMITTED
TO LEAVE THE GERMAN EMPIRE
Copenhagen Dispatch Throws Doubt Upon What
Was Understood to Have Been Certainty
Report Comes from London.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 8-1he German gov
ernment will require guarantees that
AMBASSADOR Won Bernstorff and the
men on the German ships in American
ports be permitted to leave the Unit
ed States before allowing Ambassa-
dor Gerard and other Americans in
Germany to depart from that country,
according to the Copenhagen Politiken
which quotes Ready dispatch.
The information, the Politiken says,
came in telegram from Gerard to
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
|SKTY -FOUR SHIPS SUNK BY SUBMARINES SINCE FEBRUARY FIRST
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Unchanged and
New Orleans One to Eight Points
Advanced Today.

At the close this afternoon the New
York cotton market Registered un-
changed and New OrleFns from one to
eight points up. Spots at both places
were nominal. No salss were report
ed.
Dew-Jones says that it is reported
from London that 81 neutral and bell
igerent ships with a total tonnage Of
about 125,O00 tons have fallen to Ger
many's ruthless warfare.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
s. c. FARMERS MEET TO DISCUSS
FEDERAL LAND LOANS.

Columbia, S. G., Feb. Shy Union
Associated Press)--Prominent farm
ers from every section Of South Caro-
lima are here today to consider the
amendments needed to tn present law
for the Torrens system Of land reg
istration, which it claimed to be so
defective that it makes the price for
getting deeds for land almost prohib-
tive. 1t will be necessary to have
Torrens land deeds to secure loans
from the Federal Loan Bank, which
opens here today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

1T WILL have cow lent and adequate elevator
service.
1T WILL have an up. to-date X-ray apparatus
1T WILL afford QUIET needed by nervous pa
tients.
IT WILL have beautiful situation on river front.
IT WILL give our splendid physicians and sur
geons the facilities they need.
IT WILL be ealth-producer by conserving the
health and efficiency Of the community.
TWILL be an addeded factor of contentment and
- happiness.
AN,ExPtRT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Management by Hospital Committee of five from
Circle under supervision Of Board Of Control.
wHATLEflORE COUNTY SHOULD DO
FOR THE
KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL
FIRST: Raise $4,000 to help complete and equip
the are-proof hospital buildings.
SECOND: Help the hospital to construct an ade-
quate plant for the most up-to-date methods of
laboratory work.
THIRD: Provide facilities for the maintenance of
the strongest medical and surgical service for
both rich and poor.
FOURTH: Equip ample Maternity Wards with
adequate scientific appliances tor the best care
4, .yt.tof mothers and babies.
FIFTH: Provide Childrens Department where
AZ the diseases and defects Of childhood may be
treated to best advantage.
SIXTH: Install the most approved X-rsy appara-
tus.
SEVENTH: Provide ample operating room with
the very best equipment.
EIGHTH: Put the Kings Daughters Hospital in
position TO offer FREE servceato the stranger
and to the poor Of Leflore county.
NINTH: Do that which 10 necessary to make its
hospital one Of THE BEST IN ALL THE
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
NETHERLANDS
WILL NOT JOIN
American Legation at The Hague No
titled of the Decision of Neither.
lands Government.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 8-The American
Legation at The Hague has been in
formed by the Netherlands govern
ment formally declines to accept
President Wilson's suggestion to fol-
low the course Of the United States
and break off diplomatic relations
with Germany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
ALLIANCE TRUE
TO THIS NATION
Resolutions Endorsing President vii.
sons Action Adopted by Ger.
man-American Organization.
(By Associated Press)

Philadelphia, Feb. 8-Resolutions
endorsing the action of President Will
son in severing diplomatic relations
with Germany and pledging their 10y
atty to the United States were adopt
ed by the German-American Alliance
today. The Alliance has member
snip Of 100000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

In addition to carrying on ito share
Of the war, the French Government
finds time to give an exhibition Ia
miracle working, apparently. Dur
ing the coal famine the poor ars gett-
ing fuel. while the wsll-to-do On suf-
tering. NJ ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
SIXTY FOUR SHIPS SUNK.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
New York, Feb. 8-Sixty four ships
have been sunk by German subma-
rines or mines, according to figures
compiled here today, since the Ger
man blockade order took effect the
first of February.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
BOLIVIA BACKS U s.
10y Associated Press)

(by Associated Press)
London, Feb: S--lhe Bolivian min
ster OF foreign affairs, according to
Ralez dispatch, today announced that
bis government is completely in ac-
eord with the attitude OF the United
Htates in the crisis with Germany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. Son the basis
of reports received concerning the de-
struction of the California and other
ships SO far it is stated authoritively
that none of the cases constitute an
overt act which might lead to war
with Germany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
SPANISH NOTE
LIKE THE REST
Received at State Department Today
Understood to Reject Offer to
Join America.
(By Associated Press)

. m (By Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 8-Spain's note
which it is understood declines to &C.
cept President Wilson's suggestion of
breaking off Of relations with Ger
many, was received today by the State
Department.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
LATEST REPORTS RECEIVED.

(By Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. --latest reports
as to the destruction of the Liner
California were received by the State
Department this morning from Consul
Frost at Queenstown, who placed the
number of survivors at 1872 and the
missing at Al. He says that the ship
apparently was torpedoed at ten
o'clock Wednesday morning.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

.0fmer President W H. Taft Is
Sas those who have praised the
~ o. President Wilson in the lat
eHorts to secure peace among
European belligsrsnts. a
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
FRANCE GRANTS
SAFE PASSAGE
Won BernstOrlf and His Staff Will Be
Allowed to Pass Through Block
ade by Allies.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 8-Safe passage
through the Allied blockade has form
erly been granted by France for Am
bassador Won Bernstorff and his staff.
Similar action is awaited from Great
Britain.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
HOLD GERMANY
RESPONSIBLE
fPeru and Chile Address Protests to
Germany Regarding Naval War.
tare-Brazii Also.
(By Associated Press)

Rio Janerio, Feb. Sit is reported
|on good authority that Peru and Chile
have addressed protests to Germany
lin regard to the naval warfare. Bra
|zlrs reply to the German note de-
Elares the intention to hold Germany
responsible for any consequences
winch may result from the new SUBJ
marine warfare.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
the American legation at Copenhagen.
ALL AMERICANS HELD,
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 8-Ambassador
Gerard, the American consuls and
American sailors from the prize ship
Yarrowdale will be held in Germany
until assurances are received OF the
safe departure Of the German Am
bassador and consuls, and the safety
OF the war bound ships in this coun.
try.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
SINKING OF THE CALIFORNIA
NOT SIGNAL FOR H0STILI LITIES
Dreaded, Though Expected, Overt Act Has Not
Yet Been Committed by Germany More
British Steamships Sunk by Submarines.

sinking Of the California on the Irish
coast. John Lee, Of Montgomery,
Ala, was the only American on board.
He is supposed to have been mem-
Der of the crew.
Advices indicate that two women
and several children are missing.
There are 100 survivors.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
SITUATION AT WASHINGTON.
(By Associated Pressl

| Wy ASSUSlatSO xI0&8l &
Washington, Feb. 8-The breach BE-
tween the United States and Germany
is growing wider hourly and hope
that hostilities might be avoided has
almost been swept by Germanys ruth
less submarine campaign which u de-
veloping in such fury that many
officials believe it soon will confirm
the worst and produce the overt act
which President Wilson said would Be
the signal for war.
Consul Frost's report that the
steamship California, with an Amsr.
lean aboard has been sunk in viola-
tion Of international law, had not
reached the Capital when President
Wilson retired and it was the first
thing called to his attention this
morning. Until all the facts are ~
tablished beyond question the Prssi-
dent is not expected to indicate wheth-
er he considers the California case IN
issue demanding action. Every effort
is being made to clear up the details
Of the liners destruction. ~
The Senate's endorsement 81 the
break with Germany was given yes
terday when it adopted the Stone rss-
olution by vote Of 78 to s.
The Senators who voted against
the resolution are: Democrats, Var
daman Of Mississippi, and Kirby Of
Arkansas; Republicans: Gronno Of
North Dakota, Works of California,
and LaFollette of Wisconsin.
Secretary Lansing has asked Con-
gress to appropriate half million
dollars with which to get Americans
out of Germany.
The United States was assured TO-
day of the moral support of most Of
the neutral nations in the protest
against Germany's course.
Hope is maintained that the diplo-
matte relations with Austria will not
oe broken.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
AMERICAN KILLED.
(By Associated Press),

BULLETIN. Washington, Feb. 8.
George Washington, a negro fire
man, on the steamship Turine, has
been killed according to report re-
ceived by the American Embassy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
THIRTEEN MISSING.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. 8-Official advices
state that the California was torpe-
doed without warning and name thir-
teen persons in the list of missing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi-Partly cloudy and cold
er tonight, probably rain, along the
coast. Friday fair and colder.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. S-The British steam
ships Hollinsdale and Dauntless have
been sunk. Two of the crew of the
latter have been killed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
SCANTY INFORMATION.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. 8-Only the scant-
lest information has reached the Of
fee of the Anchor Linor regarding the
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
GENERAL PLAN OF THE
KINGS DAUGHTERS
HOSPITAL

FIRST: The service of the Kings Daughters
Hospital will be administered absolutely without
reference to religious belief or preference.
SECOND: 1t will be operated on the most ap.
proved scientific hospital plans.
THIRD: At least one-third of its beds shall be
available for the service OF FREE patients
(more if necessary who shall have the same
treatment as pay patients.
FOURTH: Any doctor in good standing will be
welcome to practice within its walls, provided
he complies with the regulations Of the hospital.
FIFTH: 1t is not to make money. All revenues
will 60 to the free service, the laboratory work,
or to the development and extension of the
hospital. A-
SIXTH: The maintenance of the hospital will not
depend on the proceeds from pay patients.
WHAT THE KINGS DAUGHTERS HOS
PlTAL WILL DOFOR LtflORE COUNTY
AND Thf SURROUNDING COUNTRY.
IT WILL supply the urgent need forincreased hos
pital facilities, especially felt by the poor.
IT WILL provide proof, scientifically con.
structed hospital buildings on commodious and
beautiful grounds.
1T WILL admit any white person needing hospital
service, regardless Of place Of residence ma
tiOnality or creed.
IT WILL welcome any reputable physician or sur
geon to practice within its walls.
1T WILL make special provision for persons Of
moderate means who need hospital service.
1T WILL have Maternity Wards where mothers
and infants will receive the best care.
1T WILL carry staff Of we'll trained nurses who
viii b. both sympathetic and scientific.
1T WILL, maintain a high class school for the
training Of nurses #
1T WILL maintain ample fully equipped operating
room. .p t%
IT WILL have both snaeshetizing and recovery
rooms. 0A
1T WILL have ample and spacious sun parlors.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

DOUBLE OUTPUT TORPEDOES.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 8-Orders were
given today to double the output of
torpedoes at Newport, R. l.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

STEAMER is SUNK.
(By Associated Press)
Queenstown, Feb. 8-The British
steamship Turino has been sunk by !
submarine. The crew was landed. i
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08
FOR SALE.

Three mules at a bargain. Apply
Commonwealth Office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-08

NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
Close. Prev. Close.
May 1920 1928
Aug. 1921 1921
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13

~ i1 that section OF the Baltic, ari
these act 20 keep the German fleet
from trying 20 do anything effective
By elyei0ping RiEz The Russian
soldiers have had a difficult tine eve
since the var began through lack O.
equipment
Thousands o., men were il tle
RANKS VINO never lad rife Thous-
ands more had r.f-- but no cartridges.
BI. they have courage and they faced
machine guns when they had nothing
c-t sticks. knives etc The longer
'te var lasts the stronger Russia
v.l' BE-
Even nov there are many food.
-tgns 10 Siberia waiting 70 be- brCug L
20 the big centefs but there is lacE
o. roads and railroads. The country
/ IS 40, developed After this var {
Siil start 10 get It's stride with all the
other nations and as IL is selt-sustaiu.
/ ing Ike the United States. 1t will 5e
big factor in the worlds commerce
Before the va! started there were
about 1900 motor vehicles in all Rus.
| -ia Since the war began the country
has bought 1900 And IL is buying
more all the time When We went owe.
with the first fleet OF Packards they
we're rushed 10 the frontier right
away, and with the other units there
they did maryelou. work in aiding the
soldiers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13
ECONOMY RUN TIP
Economy Dealers Get Surprise IN Sc
c-et koUce On BE Co-To
Use Stock Stuff.

do bot change any 70 ne -egr.a-
factory equipment or adjustments u
the s;oc. MaITe.l car and you vii =
sure o. ne greatest measure O. sue
ces.
This Injunction is The paramount,
note 10 list Of instructions for -gg1
0r more deae.rs vh0 next month are
20 travel over roads everyE 1e-e !n tre
United states and Canada 10 a nation
al proof demonstration Of MARVEL
upkesp economy participating in a
contest .or s. 40 Ia cash prize with
silver and gold championship cup.
TIE instructions we're prepared by
Ray F. Mcnamara, road engineer and
the worlds most experienced motor
car pilot. In his advice Mcnamara,
ah0 has driven over 100000 miles al
I the wheel. gives a series OF helps that
are educational 10 value for motorists
generally and Cf such surprising IA.
ture. considering The experience they
are based on. that the Maxwell com.
pany plans 70 put his deductions into
/ booklet form and distribute them 10
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13

It Qas a duty o. terryEaa 'rau-
porting automobiles 10 provide a pra,.
tical barrier against the cam running
fOraard and inluring passenger. and
10 exercise Reasonable supervision
over the automobiles while 90 The fer.
ryboat -Meisle v New York Central
T. Hudson River Railroad Company
ia y. +. (S. - 34t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13

radically depar: from stock car struc-
ture in building its racers.
The Hudson does no. expect 10 take
frs, place in az or even a few q
these races But il does expect the
Super-SiX 70 maintain q high average
speed-always among the leaders
and always 10 finish.
That undertaking Is so broad that
10 be perfectly honest it must be quail
fled Hudson knows the Super-SiX,
and knows it IS capable Of enduring
the most terrific trials az speed and en-.
dlrance. and always q finish. But
there are the chance OF the track,
over which no amouu, Of scientific
building has control,
Some track cata gophe, straddling
across the course O. a fast.flying Sup
! er-Six, may involve It also. Bar those
chances, all Hudsons will finish The
makers are confident OF that because
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned is the owner OF . 2.5 shares
Of stock In the Gates on Company.
being issued In Certificate No. 1863. The
undersigned g. also the owner OF two
shares Of stock IN said company. being
issued I'm Certificate No. l67 Notice
is further given that both Of said Ger
tIGcatcs have been lost. misplaced or
destroyed and that II either OF said
certificates should bee presented to
anyone by any person. notice Is given
that such person Is not the owner and
has no interest In either Of said Ger.
tincatcs. The undersigned has never
transferred said certificates TO any
person or corporation whatsoever AMI
Is sin the owner Of said 2-5 shares
Of stock +. r. COMEGNS.
lit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13
RACERS WON'T BE
BUILT LIKE FREAKS
Hudson Machines viii Run From
Back 70 Sersteh"-Hsnoiesp IS
Self.Iuposed,


Hlds0-'s fleet OF SupeT.SiN racers
virtually wi.l run from back 70
scratch" in all the important events
this year The handicap is seif-im-
posed In order 10 satisfy Hudson
AIMS. all OF the cars il enters in ary o.
the great races must finish.
When one considers the compare.
lively small percentage Of racers In
the Dig speed events which finish At
all. It is at once apparent that the
Hudson has assumed almost an impos
siole impost
But in winning all worthwhile rec.
ords last year the Hudson was never
extended to the limit Of lis endu--
ance. There alway. remained a big
/ reserve power and endurance that was
never required even in those terrific
tests.
/ This year, therefore, the Super.Six
will be put 10 the ultimate test. Long.
/ distance races at frightful speed will
| be required Of the cars-and all mus.
finish TO satisfy Hudson. An honest
exposition OF these qualities OF en-.
durance and power demands that the
race cars adhere closely 10 Super.SiS
stock structure This has been done
The principal change has been h
shortening the chassis. The Super
Six racers will be pitted against spc
cially constructed cars in which ever,
quality has been subordinated u
speed
But the qualities which the Super
Six racers viii demonstrate in these
speed events are the same that tAr
purchaser OF Super;SiX stock ca,
gets That is Why the Hudson did not
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13
RUSSIAN CONDITIONS
SEEN BY PACKARD MAN

Germany will never get to petro.
grad unless Russia is willing to let Is
soldiers through" said j G. Shelley,
one Of the Packard men who has jus;
visits to Russia since the war began,
and on both occasions he studied con.
ditions there.
THE very flower OF the Russian
army Is defending the section from
Riga to the SOUTH" he said And an
the attempts Of Germany to break that
barrier have failed From there 20
Petrograd is $50 miles II Is low and
marshy 20 that an army would have q
tough task even If Riga were taken
at is not generally known tina
there are lot OF English submarine
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13
Proper Food for Weak stomaehs.

The proper food for one man may be
all wrong for another. Every one
should adopt a diet suited to his age
and occupation Those who have
weak stomachs need to be especially
careful and should eat slowly and
masticate their food thoroughly II is
also important that they keep their
bowels regular. When they become
constipated or when they feel dull
and stupid after eating, they should
take Chamberlain's Tablets 10
strengthen the stomach and move the
bowels. They are easy to take and
pleasant in effect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13
MOTOR OWNERS
WILL BE PROTECTED
IN BUYING GASOLINE

Oklahoma city okla, May IL Mo.
tor car owners with be protected in
the purchase Of gasoline by an order
issued by the state corporation com
mission, requiring every dealer In the
state to display a sign indicating the
quality of gasoline for sale Gasoline
win be inspected and signs displayed
bearing the word, either good or
inferior
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-13

they know the Hudson cars. And
Hudson owners everywhere are con
fident of It because they know the
Hudson Super.SiX, also.