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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
EDISON HOPEFUL OF LICKING
KAISER,

Washington, Aug. 16-(By Union
Associated s.)-Thomas A. Edison
vs. Germany.
This is the battle that is being
silently fought at Orange, N. j., in
a little red brick building covered
with ivy and famous the world over
as the laboratory of Thmas A. Edison.
Edison expects to be able to announce
his secret to the world before many
more years-at least he expects the
secretary Of the Navy to do the talk
ing, for he has done the work. Today
however, he ~ia.guarded like a Presi-
dent. He has started out to beat the
Kaiser just as msthodically az he star
ted out to perfect electric lights and
monographs. He works sixteen hours
a day, but 1t will be worth while, when
his plans are announced. At least
everyone will think so bu. Kaiser ELL.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

The magazine rife dates to the
Franco Prussian ri
The government Of British East
Africa will erect wireless stations along
it's northern frontier, on the border
of Abssinia and Italian territory.
Jane 'Boland Sutherland Of New
York, through the British recruiting
officer in that city. has offered to raise
a regiment Of women ambulance driv-
ers for service IN France.
The taxation in japan is very high
considering the wealth and population
of Japan. 1t is about the same II if
the United States was to raise $4,000
100000 . year by taxation.
Women workers for the Government
are asking that the eight-hour order
be rescinded SO that they can make
overtime pay in order to pay for the
Liberty bonds for which they have al
ready obligated themselves.
Although the recent session of the
Pennsylvania Legislature refused to
abolish capital punishment it va only
because some of the members were
swerved from their intention at the
eleventh hour by rumors of enemy
plots to destroy munitions plants and
the loss Of life IN the explosion at Ed.
dystone. Had it not been for the war
complications it is reasonably certain
Pennsylvania would have Joined the
progressive States where the death
penalty has been abandoned.
Among the troops sent from Canada
to fight on the other. side Of the world
were certain contingents Of Manitoba
Indians. These have been heard from,
and the reports speak only with admit
ration of their extraordinary efficiency.
"They have performed services that
could never be performed by a white
man." is the testimony Of a Canadian
officer now home on leave from the
French front.
The workings of the trading with
the enemy act already have begun to
be felt by German merchants in Mex
leo. according to business men. It is
said that certain German merchants
have made overtures to merchants Of
other nationalities, including Ameri-
cans, to allow shipments to be sent
under the names Of the latter and later
transferred.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
D. s. JONES AND FAMILY AT
CORPUS CHRISTI.

Mr.. d. S. Jones ard family, of High
landale, are now at Corpus Christi,
Texas, for several days.
We received a telegram 'from Mr..
Jones this morning requesting that
The Daily Commonwealth be sent to
him at Corpus Christi instead of Gal
weston. He also stated that they were
having a most delightful trip.
Mr. Jones and family will return
home in about two weeks.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
URGENT CALL FOR AN ENORM'
Gus QUANTITY OF KNITTED
WOODEN ARTICLES.

The following telegram was receiv-
cd this morning from New Orleans,
and in the absence of the chairman,
Mrs. T. R Henderson, was delivered
to me, and l am taking the liberty
to publish same, as it is a very i'm
portant message and should be gotten
before the public as soon as possible
and of course the Le1ore County
Chapter will do its part, as she always
has done so nobly.
MRS. J. L. GILLESPIE,
Vice Cha;rman.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
is GOVERNORS IN CONFERENCE
ON COAL QUESTION.

Chicago, August 16-(By Union As
ISOLATED Press)-The Governors of 16
States of the Union are here today.
or their representatives, to confer with
the Council of Defense on the feasibil-
ity Of joint action by all coal produc-
ing states to reduce the price of coal,
The States interested are Illinois, In
diana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne-
sofa, Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebras.
ka, Missouri, Kansas, West Virginia.
Pennsylvania, North Dakota, South
Dakota and Tennessee. The Illinois
Council of Defense already has rec
commended to Governor, Lowden that
the Commonwealth of Illinois seize
the coal mines and operate them dur
ing the war. The statement of the
Council says, in part:
IF the state operates the coal mines
during the war a scale of prices for
the coal mines can be established by
the state, and changed from time to
time to meet various conditions. The
! existing wage scale can, if conditions
require it, be increased by the state.
The coal can be sold at such prices
above the cost of production as will
latter allowing all proper charges and
deductions) leave a reasonable margin
Of profit with which to pay such just
compensation as the court Of claims
may grant the operators. The course
here indicated, if pursued, will, in ou1
opinion, not violate the Federal .,
state constitution nor constitute an in
reference with interstate commerce.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
REV BOB HESTER CONTRIBUTES
TO BATTERY C DINNER.

Rev. Bob Hester, colored, residing
southeast of this city, in Carroll coun-
ty, contributed 100 pounds of ice and
some nice chickens to the Red Cross
Chapter for the dinner to be given the
Battery C boys at Camp Sam Keesler
this evening. This patriotic act on
the part of one of the States worthiest
colored citizehs, is highly appreciated
by the ladies' of the Chapter and SOL
der boys alike.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
THE ELGIN SIX.

Peoples Garage, Local Dealers, Give
Information as to This Superior
Car.
The full page advertisement of the
Peoples Garage in this issue Of The
Daily Commonwealth gives detailed
information concerning the many SUI
perior qualities of "the car Of the
hour" the Elgin Six, for which they
have the exclusive sale in this terri
tory.
This splendid car is pronounced q
"Millionaire's Value at a Popular
Price," and Mr.. O. M. Mcdonald says
those words exactly fit the Elgin Six.
Pictures of the Elgin Six and the
factory where this car is made will be
shown at the Greenwood Theatre on
Monday and Tuesday evenings Of next
week.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
CLASSIFIED Agys

FOR SALE-4O acres fine u.
good 4-room house, Big Barn.
of out-buildings, one mile HUI
close to good road, s4,ooo.@
Nice s-room residence IN tss,'
lots, plenty Of room; ss'OVys, y
sell togethe. or separately
lison. Lambert, Miss.
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'oROhS 1s,'.s: wAsrla. :,
(ASSOciatad n IAS

ASSOCIATED p..'ll 1Aaa
,. London, August 1sr -1s.,,
nave so burdened som. Wartime t,.h
e ed, .%,, that one, at least, u IL, H. e, =
. g. o' asserting !, ne that he now w. W., e''tst.
o,c Is1oe =. IN the morning ', s.., N,
od,Gek at. at night, and that !, ut Until i
duties, he will have ,s't y aultf.lis.
s,ssp.. In In his protest he ,i :. . I
he te" s1s.a list Of wartime da ai.'' !. y =. 4 |!
.oa National Registration =.
COOK cookery demonstrations, s,, s.'as
, ,epr;e economy "an local flag da,,, =.
%unal kitchens, allotn. ss'a', o.
n spraying ,ns local coal .uppli.',. ,'as
ton and separation st.,a's sl, local ti'ais
"A proposal to require h;s
volt. aroused his
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
CHUM BOB,S SPORTING TALK.

New York, August 16-(By Union
Associated Press)-Now is the time
for the big league managers to begin
their predictions about the pennant
fight, and they are losing no time In
getting at their prophecies. Prom.
inent among those free with theil
words is Owner Comiskey Of the White
Sox. There are many people who
disagree with Comiskey when he say.
that the White Sox will take part ir
the world series regardless of the war
but he is welcome to his opinion. Just
what would happen to the Sox against
the Giants would make interesting
reading.
Out in Cleveland Johnny Kilbane is
quoted as saying that he bankers
strongly for another bout with Benny
Leonard. This time Johnny wants to
try a longer route, say Of twelve
rounds. All of which is well and good,
because a twelve round return match
ought to net quite a fat purse fol-
Kilbane despite the unexpected ending
Of their last bout. However, in max
ing his request for a return match
Johnny is quoted as saying that he
was not in condition in his recent
fight,
A few years ago a scout recon-.
mending a small catcher or a player
who wore spectacles would be ridi'
culed. Then Shcalk and Walters came
along and showed up several back
stors, and Lee Meadows proved he was
a major Lacquer despite the specta-
cles. Thus have two theories Of base
ball been exploded.
The A. A. U. rules which govern
breast stroke swimming should be
made more specific. In their present
reading they are only to an expert.
No word is said about the leg drive,
yet this is the part of the stroke in
which faults are usually committed.
and many contestants, particularly
among women, do not understand that
the phrase Competitors using a side
stroke action shall be disqualified" ap-
plies to legs as well as arms. The
adding of a few details will save off,
Gals a lot of trouble.
There are more than $50 former COL
lege and schol football players at Fort
Smelling, near St. Paul, and they are
working every morning under the d.
rection of DR.. Harry Williams. foot
ball coach of the University of Mime
sofa. DR.. Williams gets his players
out at 5 in the morning, the only time
at which camp athletic directors seem
able to gather their men. The stiff re-
gimen at the camps leaves the would
be officers hardly in a mood for rec
reation when the shades of night are in
the ofing.
Joe Without, who has been engaged
by the Giants, batted, 272 in sixty-one
games with the Braves. He is a swift
base runner and a fine outfielder. Nc
Graw has made no mistake.
Miss Ethel Ellsworth and Miss
Grace Stewart, Of St. Louis, who fin.
ished second one third last year in the
four-mile national A. A. U. swimming
championship, are now in training 70,
the two-mile Mississippi river annual
marathon and will later enter several
open long distance races in other cit.
les. Both are said to have improved
materially.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
AN ENJOYABLE DANCE.

Tho young men Of the city gave a
lovely dance on Monday night at the
palatial new home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. L. Gwin, on the boulevard in North
Greenwood.
Music was furnished by Big -Four
and quite a number Of u fair bellies
and beaux enjoyed the hospitality of
this home 50 we'll adapted for the
pleasure of the young people.
"Home Sweet Home" was played
earlier than usual on account Of q
number Of Soldier boys being present
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

Mrs. W. J. Sanford LETT today for
Lexington, KY, where she goes to visit
her relatives until Sept. LIST when Mr..
Sanford will Join her, and they will 60
to their new home in Atlanta. Mrs.
Sanford by her many sweet traits of
character made a host of friends who
wish her success and as useful life
in her new field as she was in Green
wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Provine left yes
terday afternoon for an extensive Eas-
tern trip. Mrs. Provine will join some
Memphis friends in New York and
they will take in Atlantic City and
other places of interest, while MI.
Provine will visit the Cotton Mills in
the interest Of his cotton business.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Calhoon Wilson and Mrs.
Wilson's mother, Mrs. Ada Grossman,
who has been visiting in their home
for some time left today for Mrs.
Gossman's home in New York City,
where they will visit for a month.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Barrow motored
here from their plantation home near
Money and spent a few hours shopp-
ing and visiting their son, Vernon, at
Camp Sam Keesler today.
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Messrs. Sam Balkin and NJ. Schear,
two of Schlater's splendid citizens and
progressive merchants, were business
visitors here yesterday.
Mrs. J. M. Good and son, Joseph,
Jr., of Williston, Fla, arrived yester-
day for a visit of two weeks to the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Ross,
east of this city.
Mrs. A. A. Harrell is visiting rela-
tives and friends at her native home
in Pontotoc county, and will be absent
for about three weeks.
Miss Lizzette Hutchinson, who has
been visiting here friend, Miss Mar
garet King, left yesterday afternoon
for her home in South Carolina.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Brooke Duncan mo-
tored in from Morgan City yesterday
afternoon on business.
a*x**
Miss Julia Andersen has returned
from a delightful visit to friends in
Dublin.
Mrs. W. o. Weathersby is visiting
relatives at Shaw for several days.
DR.. Edward McCrady and son, Ed
ward, are visiting Mrs. Howard Pee
bles for a few days . They were on
their way from Sewanee to their home
at Hammond, La, and stopped over
to see their daughter and sister and
also mingle with their many Green
wood friends.
Lieut.. Earle S. Williford, who was
commissioned a few days ago at Fort
Logan H. Roots for service in the
regular U. s. Army, will arrive here
today on a brief visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
C. v. Williford.
Capt. w. G. P~oindexter motored here
from his plantation home at Morgan
City on business this morning.
Mr.. A. w. Ross was in the city on
business today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
FOR RENT.

400 1-2 Johnson street, opposit,
Southern Depot, 2-story Store House
now occupied by Jim Sing; will i'm
prove to suit tenant; apply to H. T
Pace, Memphis, Tenn, or Hon. A. F
Gardner, Jr. Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
STRAYED OR L

STRAYED OR STOLEN
One Young Jersey Male, about two
years old, unmarked, weight about 300
pounds.
Information leading to his recovery
will be rewarded.
WINGO BROS.
Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
UNION EVENING CHURCH SER.
VICES-SUMMER 1917.

Aug. 19th.-Episcopal Church. Ser.
mon-Rev. Joseph Rennie.
Aug. 26th. Baptist Church. Ser
mon-Rev. J. A. Hall.
Sept. 2nd.-Methodist Church. Ser
mon-Rev. w. C. Tyree.
Sept. 9th. Presbyterian Church,
Sermon-Rev. L. w. Rose.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
D"Asllc CHANGES oOs,,.
PLATED.
In the Government Of Ind.
polntment of New seeret,,' y
STATE.

r. VI lnQla W
D0'"t"ent of New s.sr.t.,,
State.
ASSOCIATED Press
London, August on. ~.
ment Of E. s. Monagu a, .psslt
Of India in Premier Lloyd a..
CABINET suggests that drastic ..,ea
are contemplated in the Govern.
Of India and that a plan VIM 1i. ~
ed to give the people II Ind. :, ". !,
mlnlstration bordering on that .,i,'',
by the Dominions. 's'a
In a speech during the debat. !, !
House OF Commons on the r,par !
the Commission which inv.,t,,,s
the Mesopotamia expedition, d, 4.
a week before his appointment 9!
announced Mr.. Montagu srr,icI
the system by which India i, 4 N
ent governed and declared tn. I.
Executive Government should .
made more responsible to the ~
OF India. He suggested that Il. I,
vlnces of India be made self.ceyeu,,
and federated by a central go,sr
ment, some what on lines Of tie y.
eminent Of the Dominion If c.sA|
While this scheme wa. rnatur.
Mr. Montagu said, It was impens
to give India some installment Y
to show that you are nj real en.I1
some beginning Of the new plan ,iia
you intend to pursue"
His appointment SO soon afts IN
speech has led many to believe ~
the policy outlined has been adp,s
by the government.
Mr.. .Montagu, who is only tiirb.
eight years of age, and Therefore,
young man to attain cabinet rank, M
had wide experience in Indian aa.iR.
He is a member Of a family which h
years has had large financial interest,"
in India and was for four years unds
Secretary Of State for India.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
DISPLAY.

Brilliant Display Of Lightning This
Afternoon.
Just prior to the rain which began
falling here about one thirty this aft.
ernoon Greenwood was treated to q
most brilliant electrical display in the
form of lightning. Vivid flashes fol.
lowed each other and loud peals Of
thunder made the timid shudder. So
far as can be learned little damage
was done by the lightning.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

LosT-Aug. 18th, One Pol'M y
white with liver spots. AO0s.
old. Finder notify W. n G''s
Of Lefore Grocer Co, and rse''"
ward.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

FOR RENT-Two furnished
for gentlemen only. apply ~
Of Mrs. J.. L. Gillespie o..
street., or at The Daily Common
Office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
AUTO TOPS.

Have your Tops and Curtains fixed
before the bad weather sets in. We
make al kinds Of AUTO TOPS and
SIDE CURTAINS.
First. Class Painting Guaranteed.
AUTO RENEWING co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

FOR RENT-5 room ~, -
Strong Ave-; has bathroom, ~
cold water and electric lights
375. 2
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
NOTICE TO THE PIJRLIC.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
The Humphreys Highway from 1tta
Bena to Lucas Gin is in process Of re-.
pair and the traffic is warned to ex-
ercise caution in going over this part
OF the road, 50 as to avoid accidents.
ELI ABBOTT, Egr.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

1osr-one White Terrier a., ~" !
one black ear; finder "" "a.4on ,uk
DR.. G. M. virgins, 800 Cotton
and receive reward
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
WANTED.

To lease or buy 100 to $50 acres
frst-class open land, within a radius
of ten miles of Greenwood. Address
P. O. Box 568, city.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

Misses Brooke Hunter, Mildred Cas-
sity, Elizabeth Loggins, Mary Comp.
ton Peasants, Thelma and Audry
TONNES. and Nell Rogers attended a
dance. at Grenada Tuesday night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16
TO PEOPLE WANTING A FORD

IV I LOI LIZ fE1V INV n VO1SO ]
CAR.
If you have not signed an order,
please do so, as it is with the signed
orders I secure cars-otherwise I may
not be able to get you a Ford Car.
E. X. MYRICK.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

FOR RENr-Nies o s.r..t. ~
So, o. spply 70 Bank .
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

Brand New Chandler Seven Passen,
ger Touring Car ready for delivery.
E. K. MYRlCK.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-16

,,x so' and bath, tire: 81 s,', = "a a
business part city; So"
Apply to A. F. Gardner -
wANTED-First Gas II. ~
the U. s. Army App'
Hotel Irving. I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07
FREDERICK MEARs

t,ched list and Capt FREDERICK MEARs
cavalry removed thereffom.
Following officers 10 Chicago FOR temporary duty IN
connection with supervision o. military training
In public high schools. thence TO pldees speclhsI
for station and duty; Capt MbhElbb ~
sPACLDING. 2jth mr.. 10 Denver; First Il
RAYMOND G. BAIRD. Both Gnf.. 70 Kansas
city. Tlrt It. JAMES L. FRINK. 81 Inf. 10
Chicago: First L. JAMES G.. ORD. Inf. TO
j. Col HARRY H. BANDHoLTZ. Infantry. de.
tached list. detailed Inspector Instructor National
Guard. with station IN New York city: II Col.
Bandhot1 authorized 70 retain commission as
colonel. National Guard OF United States and Of
Capt JoHV p. FLETCHER. Medical Corps. from
Washington 10 proper station.
Capt AMEs II. BRYsoN. from detail in g. NJ. G.
Feb. assigned Sth Field Artillery, feb. :.
CAPT ROBERT JOHN WEsT Infantry. detached
list. upon relief from present duties TO II. sam
Msior KEST WILSON. Mcdltai corps now on
leave a. - Lea'envo-.h relieved from iemporay
Disciplinary Barracks. f. Ieaycnwouh.
Leaves Of absence. Two mOnths upon relief from
present duties granted Capt. CHARLES II. DAN
Cuba: extension three months granted Capt.
LOUIS II. MKINLAY. eth Field Artillery eI-
BRIGGS. Cd Infantry extension until Feb.
granted First l.. KARL c. GREENWALD. Field
Resignation, Of First Il. JANIS " FETrEs.
Iowa National Guard; Capt MOSEs $. LEVY.
Georzia National Guard. and Flnt H. HENRY
G. HOWELL. North Carolina National Guar.
accepted
NAVY
Capt W. : SIMS 70 commMdant naval station.
Nauagause.t Bay and president o. Naval War
COLLEGE vice Rear Admiral A NJ knight, -
commander 10 chief Asiatic feet.
L. Commander ". : PNE. detached command
Jacob Jones. 10 aid aud heet intelligence Officer
T. : q LOOMS. 10 Naval Academy
l. ~. c. G. g. ROSS. detached wyoming "a
Promel heus. vice il. %. g. s. F. Helm TO
It. T. g. F. NJ KNOX. detached Cummings to
command Perkins.
Assistant Surgeon A. A. sfARsTELLER. NJ n. c.
70 navy recruiting station. Oklahoma city, Okla
payrnasfcr G. CONRAD. TO Naval War College
Msrhinis' j. MCINTYRE. detached kentucS 70
IA ID a. T. LoFTIN. detached Qulros and IT,
a.. O. j. " DOYLE detached Helena; 70 home
II q. O. E ". HANSON. detached Brooklyn.
IL u. O. T 4 NJ CRAVEN. detached star
Asiaiic feet 10 Naval Hospital, Yokohama.
MOVEMENTS
ARRIVED
Jan Celtic a. Puerto Plata Cheyenne and
Iroquois A. EIrekz. Jupiter hanaHhs Neptune.
Osceola. Sonoma and tyclops. a. GUANTANAMO, MI
vsukse. a. San Francisco
SAILED
Jan 5-Albany from San Francisco ior Puget
Srind. Areshusa from Port Arthur 'or Norfolk
Celtic from Sanchez Tor Puerto Plsts. Milwaukee.
from Mare Island for san Francisco. Nanshan.
from rburun FOR San Francisco: Paducah. rom
key West for Tunas de laza; TruIIun. from As
tona Tor Bremer,on-