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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
BATTERY SHORT
FORTY ONE MEN
Local Organization Will Not Get Men
from First Mississippi Infantry
Regiment.

The Greenwood Battery of Light
Artillery is short forty one men, those
who have already signed up will b.
given their physical examination with
in a short while and the Battery will
be called out for active service if any
part of the Mississippi National Guard
are called for active service. Such
was the information learned by Cap.
tain Albert C. Metts from Adjutant
General Eric C. Scales over the phone
this morning.
There has been some question as to
whether the forty one men transferr-
ed from the First Mississippi Regi-
ment of Infantry to the Greenwood
Battery, just after the regiment was
mustered out at Jackson Tuesday,
really belonged to the Battery or to
the regiment in view Of the fact that
the latter was called back into Feder-
al service within an hour after the
men were mustered out.
Captain Nets, to make certain on
that score took up with Adjutant Gen.
eral Eric C. Scales by letter and re-
ceived message from him yesterday
stating that the Battery would be
examined as soon as the paper work
was completed. The message not
mentioning the exact status of the
forty one men transferred Captain
Metts called General Scales over the
phone this morning relative to the
matter and learned that under the cir
stances the men would not be sent to
The Greenwood Battery but would be
kept with the First Infantry Regi-
nent at Jackson.
That decision means that the Bat
,ry is short forty one men but will be
mustered in at an early date. 1t is
that every member Of the
Battery exert every effort to secure
enough men to fill in the ranks prior
% the time when the physical examin-
Ition is given.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
SOUTH AMERICAN CONSPIRACY
EXPECTED BACKED BY GERMANY
RAAAAA
Arrest of Former Presidential Candidate in Mica
ragua at New Orleans Last Night on Minor
Charge May Be First Move.


ing out the National Guard at war
strength.
Reports that submarines were sight
ed off Montauk Point Monday night
were explained by Secretary Daniels
announcement that they were patrol
motor boats.
President Wilson has before him the
recommendations Of the principle cab
met advisors and in general way has
heard the sentiment of the Country
upon the questions to arise.
A preponderance Of opinion has
been forwarded to the White House
for a declaration that a state Of war
exists between the United States and
Germany. kilograms also advising
the President are being received in
large numbers favoring maintenance
Of peace.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
MARCH 30 IN HISTORY.

l798-Ireland declared in a state
of rebellion.
1s48-Hungary declared its indie.
pendence.
1S56-The leading powers of Europe
agreed by treaty to abolish privateer-
ing.
1878-Former President Grant Wis
tied Rome and was received by the
Pope.
188O-Metropolitan Museum of Art
opened in New York.
1SS4-Many lives lost in election
riots in Cincinnati.
1916-United States House Of Rep
resentatives passed the Burnett I'm
migration bill. The Russian hospital
ship Portugal was sunk by subma-
rine.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
(By Associated Press) J

New Orleans, March 3O-Informa-
tion obtained here today from sour
ces considered reliable, indicated that
General Irias, former presidential
candidate on the Liberal ticket in
Nicaragua, arrested here last night
by Federal agents is being held for in
vestigation Of possible connection with
an alleged conspiracy of magnitude
said to be backed by German infu-
ences in Latin America.
He is held on nominal charge of
being in the United States illegally
and incommunicado. At the Parish
prison Federal authorities decline to
discuss the charges.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
MICHIGAN TO RE-ENTER CON.
FERENCE.

Ann Harbor, Mich, March 30 BY
Union Associated Press AT the
meeting of the regents Of the Uni
vcrsity Of Michigan today, it is ex-
pected that consent will be given for
the University of Michigan to re-enter
the Big Nine Conference. The faculty
and student body, almost to man,
are in favor Of the resumption of.rs.
lations with the Big Nine.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
MANY ENTRIES FOR A. A. U.
MEET. i.

Chicago, March 30-(By Union As
sociated Press) s)-The Central A. A.
U. junior and senior indoor track and
field championship games which take
place tonight at the Second Illinois
Infantry have attracted the best ath.
letes from clubs in Ohio, Indiana, Wis
consin and other states In the Central
Association,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
GERMAN TROOPS IN NORTHERN
FRANCE STILL FALLING BACK
AnAMNA
Germans Admit Giving Way on Front Four and
Half Miles Long After Engagement With
British Strike in Spain.

tionary movement which resulted in
the calling of a general strike direct
ly responsible for the suspension yes
terday by Spain of all constitutional
guarantees, according to official ad-
vices received today by Ambassador
Riano, from Madrid. The country was
quiet at the time the dispatch was
sent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
TO GET $4,000 A YEAR TO MAKE
BOYS GOOD.

Boston, March 30-(By Union As
sociated Press)-Dr. William Healy,
of Chicago, has arrived here to take
charge of the Harvey H. Baker Foun-
dation on April 1. The foundation
was established in Memory of the late
Judge Baker of the Juvenile Court
for the purpose of aiding that court
by making psychological examinations
of delinquent boys and girls. He will
receive salary of $4,000 a year.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
AUSTRIA WANTS
NO WAR WITH U. s.
But Also DESTROYS of Supporting Ger.
many, Says Neutral Diplomat
from Vienna.
(By Associated Press)

Berne, March 30-A neutral diplo-
mat who arrived here from Vienna
today asserts that Austria is almost
|feverishly anxious for return Of
good relations with the United States
but is even more desirous and deter
mined to support Germany. The eco
nomic situation in Austria is describ-
ed by the traveller as very bad and
getting steadily worse.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
GUARD AGAINST
FOOD RIOTING
Situation in Chicago Serious-Meat
Markets and Groceries Attack
ed by Women Yesterday.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, March 3O-Hundreds of
policemen were detailed today to pro-
tect meat markets and groceries on
the West Side and in Ghetto which
were attacked yesterday by crowds,
mostly of women, protesting against
the high prices of food. A. boycott of
Kosher butchers is said to be planned
today. More than fifty persons were
arrested last night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
PREMIERE OF THE PAWN"

Stamford, Conn.,, March 30--(By
Union Associated Press) THE Pawn
a drama in four acts by Joseph Noel
will be presented for the first time
on any stage at the Stamford theatre
tonight, after which 1t will be produce
ed in New York and other cities.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
NEW ORLEANS ROAD TO HAVE
REFUNDING SUM.

New Orleans, March 30-(By Union
Associated Press)-A meeting Of the
stockholders of the New Orleans and
Northeastern Railroad Company has
been called here today to act upon
proposition to raise a Refunding and
Improvement Mortgage Of $16,000,00
to bear interest at 6 per cent,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
TO FORCE POLES
INTO THE ARMY
Only Few Hundred Recruits Have
Been Enlisted by Germany Un-
der Voluntary System.
(By Associated Press)

Copenhagen, March 30-Compul-
sorry recruiting of the Polish army is
about to be introduced in Poland in
stead Of the voluntary system which
SO far has produced only a few hum
dred recruits.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
WILL REBUILD CITY.
(Bv Associated Press

BY AssOclated FfesSJ
Rheims, France, March S0-The
building contractors Of Rheims and rep
resentatives Of all the building trades
are organizing mutual and coopera-
tive society with a view to beginning
the rebuilding of the city as soon as
the German artillery is pushed back
out of range.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

COTTON GRAIN,
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed q to As Points
Down. New Orleans OF SO to
50 Points-Spsts on.

The New York cotton market closed
% to 45 points down this afternoon
and the New Orleans anarket was off
80 to so points. Spots at New York
were 20 off and unchanged at New
Orleans. Sales 1908 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
LET CONTRACTS
FOR Sub NETS
One Hundred Steel Wire Nets to be
Manufactured for the Govern
ment to Guard Harbors.
lBy Associated Pressl

Washington, March 80 - Orders
were placed by the Navy Department
today with the American Steel and
Wire Co., Of Philadelphia, for the i'm
mediate construction of one hundred
steel rope submarine nets.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
RATES ON FRUIT
ARE REVISED
Fruits and Vegetables from Southern
States to Northern and Western
Markets Raised.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 3O-A general
revision of freight rates on fruits and
vegetables Southern states to North
ern and Middle Western markets was
approved today by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Four hundred and
forty seven rates were increased,
three hundred and thirty two were
reduced and thirty seven left un-
changed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
TODAY's BIRTHDAY HONORS.

Congratulations 20 today to the
Earl Of Dalkeith, son and heir Of the
Duke Of Duccleuch, now in the service
Of Great Britain. He was born
March 80, 1904,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
CLARK AGAIN
Is NOMINATED.
Was Named for Reelection BY Accla-
nation Today as Speaker Of the
House at Democratic Caucus.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, March 80 - Champ
Clark was nominated for reelection
by acclamation today as Speaker Of
the House Of Representatives at the
caucus Of Democrats.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
CANADIAN TROOPS REPULSED,
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, March 3O-The Canadian
troops were repulsed with heavy los
ses in attacks upon German posi-
tions at Melville St. Vast last night.
The further withdrawal of the Ger
mans on the Peronne Fins road is an
nounced.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
NO PEACE MOVE
IS FORTHCOMING
Swiss Parliament Decided Today Not
to Offer Mediation at Present
Time.
(Bv Associated Press)

Berne, March 3O-The Swiss Par
lament decided today by vote of
80 to % that Switzerland would make
no move for peace at present.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

COTTON SEED FOR SALE.
1 HAVE PURE TOoLE, PoLK
AND EXPRESS COTTON SEED
FOR SALE AT $50 PER BUSHEL..
F. NJ. ALDRIDGE
Gsssuwee& Aiss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
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ANOTHER RECORD
IN HEAVY HOGS
Fifteen Dollars and Fifty Cents Per
Hundred Pounds Price Paid at
Chicago Today.
(By Associated Press J

Chicago, March 30-Heavy hogs
sold at the Stock Yards here today
for $3.50, breading former records.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

Closed SO to so down,
New York Spots 1910. 20 off.
New Orleans Spots 1875.
Sales 1908.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
(By Associated Press)

(By HSsUc1d1eu Te07
The German troops in Northern
France are still falling back toward
r.rbrai under British pressure. Ber-
lin reports that Germans gave way
IN a four and a half mile front after
an engagement with strong British
force.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
THE WEATHER

Forecast.
Mississippi-Cloudy and warmer
tonight. Saturday probably rain.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT.
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
March, 30, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending ut A. M.
Temperature: Highest 78 degrees
Lowest Al degrees
At q. m. A degrees
Precipitation 600 inches
River Stsge,7 am 1913 feet, rising
Change =. .. 0. fleet
]. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

STRIKE IN SPAIN.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, March 30-A revolu-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

RUYAL COURT CAPTURED.
(By Associated Press)
London, March 30-The capture by
British of Ruyal Court, eight miles
east of Bapaume, is reported by Reu-
ter's.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 28 to 45 down.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-30

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-10
ONLY 5 SURVIVORS OF
BRITISH DESTROYER
Vessel of Older Type Struck Mine in Eng
lish Channel, According to British
Statement.

London, Feb. l0.--A British torpedo
boat destroyer of an older type, the Brit.
ish admiralty announced last night
struck mine in the English channel
Thursday night and sank All the off
GERS and all of the crew, except five, were
lost.
twenty-five of the crew of the torpe-
doed British steamer Vedamore perished
with the sinking of that vessel. accord
ing to the press association, The sur
vivors have been landed.
The official statement follows:
"A torpedo boat destroyer OF an older
type, employed in patrol duty in the
English channel, struck mine last night
and sank. All the officers were lost.
There were five survivors among the
er, w."
The oldest type of destroyers in the
British navy is known as class A, built
between 1893 and 1895. There are l2
vessels in this type. The average dis
placement is 80 tons. Most of them
carry 30 men each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-10
WARD ONE STORM CENTER.
Already There are Three Candidates for
Aldermanic Nomination.

Candidates for the aldermanic office
in ward | began to multiply to-day with
the appearance OF two new candidates
in the field. With announcements from
Alex. A. Milne and Jesse Phelps the
number of active candidates increased
to three, Judge H. W. Scott, a candidate
at the caucus two years ago, having
entered the lists earlier in the week.
Thus there is promise of warm contest
in the first ward where a fortnight ago
1T seemed as ii the voters were wholly
unconcerned over the selectiop OF an al
dermanic candidate Each candidate has
recognized qualifications for the office,
according to their friends, and some en-
ergetic work is being done in the ward
by persons interested in promoting Ger
tain candidates. To date there is very
little to clear mp the uncertainty sur
rounding the selection of candidate for
the school commission. Homer G. Ladd
whose name has been frequently men
toned in connection with the office,
stated to-day that he would not be a
candidate under any circumstances.
In announcing his candidacy for the
aldermane office, Jesse Phelps puts him
self on record as favoring economy in
the administering Of city affairs. He is
said to have considerable following of
supporters who are ready to put their |
shoulders TO the wheel in his behalf.
The candidacy of Alex. A. Milne is |
well received by a number OF people who |
are anxious to see a young man OF pro-
gressiye tendencies representing the ward /
and in his interest the following state. /
ment is made: Friends from all cor
ners of ward ! having importuned him
to act as their standard bearer in the /
coming city election. Alex. A. Milne OF +
l4l Washington street has yielded to i
pressure and will be a candidate for al
ierman. His acceptance, reluctantly Civ
IN, has been the signal for many pledges
1f support in his favor and those who
are furthering the interests OF his can
lidacy are confident that he will be a
factor in the ward caucus next week.
regard Mr.. Milne as the type
If younger business men of Barre whose
services, If enlisted, would be guaran i
zee of a sound business administration
n the city council. In urging his quail
flea tons supporters of Mr.. Milne ex-
,ress their belief that as a friend of all
lasses of citizens he viii impartially /,
erve the ward and city,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-10
Milo Nelson's Farm Machin-
cry Building in Mont
pelier Destroyed
DAMAGE AT LEAST
$4,000 WAS DONE
A Great Quantity Of Inple-
ments Went Down in
a Tangled Mass

The gale which came out of : north
west with concentrated fur night
forced its way under the .>S of Milo
Nelson's storehouse back IL. rist church
in Montpelier and be y me structure
could regain its eqr q I'm pushed ont
the walls and eau n 4 collapse OF the
greater part of : dding. Down with
the debris wer - 4ge quantity of farm
machinery wh@,S fas stored on the two
floors, Mr.. Nelson being dealer in that
class Of goods. Although the damage
has not been definitely fixed and will not
be until the condition of the mass of ma
ehinery is determined it is thought the
loss will run over $4,000 possibly as
high as $4,000.
1t is likely that a contributing cause to
the collapse OF the building was the over
loading of the second floor the machin-
cry making tremendous weight for the
somewhat lightly built storehouse to
stand, And, too, there was consider
able quantity of snow on one side of the
roof, the two burdens making the sup
ports so shaky that when the northwest
gale swept up the Winooski river the
building surrendered and laid down. The
crash of rending timbers and the clash of
iron and steel in the machinery caused
commotion in the State
street section OF the capital and those
people awakened out of their II o'clock
slumber might easily have imagined an
invasion by the Germans.
Not until this morning was the full
extent of the winds antics revealed when
spaota4arS ssa.u ana ha ff af 4ba a{rt.af,,ra
fatteneI out and the other half ready to
totter to fall while in the jumble lay
Mr., Nelson's big stock OF farm machin
cry. Later. workmen were set at the
task of pulling the tumble of machinery
apart. 1t is thought that the building
will have to be wholly rebuilt. IT was
completed By Mr., Nelson about three
years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-10
A SILLY ACCUSATION.
Won Bernstorff Not Allowed to Tele-
graph, So Gerard Was Held.

London. Feb l0.--Dr. William Won
Stu m, the German under secretary for
foreign affairs, in an interview printed
in the Amsterdam Handelsblad, says
Germany regrets that she was compelled
to take the measures she adopted against
Ambassador Gerard, but that the United
States had prevented Count Won Bern
storff, the retiring German ambassador.
from telegraphing that he had received
his passports.
The interview, according 10 Reuters
Amsterdam correspondent. was had in
Norden. Prussia. DR. Won Stumm is de-
clared to have said that Germany re-
ceived no reports from the United States
about the treatment of Count Won Bern
storff, nor of German consuls or German
subjects in the United States. The
American government according to the
under secretary, evidently had stopped
Count Won Bernstorff from telegraphing
immedif tely after the severance of diplo-
matte relations with Germany by the
United Slater and the ambassador had
been unable to announce even the receipt
of his passports. Germany had only
learned from the Swiss government that
the ambassador had received his pass
ports.
Such treatment, DIR. Won Stumm is
credited as having said. had compelled
Germanyto adopt the measures she had
taken against the American ambassador
although she deplored such measures,
which. would have been superfuous with
come mutual courtesy.
II hope Count Won Stumm is quoted
as having said, "the reports of the seiz-
ure of German ships and the restriction
of the liberty of their crews are untrue,
as such measures would be contrary to
the German-American treaty OF 1899.
We do not wish system of warfare
against non-eombatants, such as Great J
Britain introduced by the internment of
civilians"
Washington, Feb. l0.-The interview !
credited to Baron Won Stumm created f.
surprise here. because the government 7
has been doing its utmost to extend
Count Won Bernstorff and other former
German officials every possible courtesy !
and facility for getting home, Officials /
here are indignant over Germany's action I
IN detaining Ambassador Gerard. How /
.yer, dispatches yesterday indicated that .
'ull information concerning what was
being done here for the Germans and the E
of the American government
1ot to modest German warbound ships
lad reached Berlin and that the depart
ire of Mr.. Gerard would not be delayed
urther.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-10
BIG AUDIENCE AGAIN
Saw Home Talent Present "The Wishing
Ring at Barre Opera House..

The second and concluding presentation
Of "The Wishing Ring" under the aus
pieces of the Barre Woman's club, was
held at the Barre opera house last even
ing and in all respects was equally as
good as on the first night, perhaps some
what better through the poise acquired
by the performers in their initial ap
pearanee on the boards. Another large
audience greeted the show, the house be-
ing well filled, so that the amount which
the Woman's club is to secure promises
to be large Scarcely ever has local
talent performance been accorded such
generous patronage on two nights as this
presentation under the direction of Roy
ID. Whitman. who has worked hard to
make it a success.
Indeed. large measure of credit for
the undoubted triumph should be accord
ed Mr. Whitman, who has shown able
stage management as well as an ability
TO bring out the best performance the
were able to give under a.
limited period of preparation. The per
formanee went along with almost as
much smoothness as professional effort,
the participants being always ready fol-
their cue Throughout the whole even
ing the audience was kept in good humor
and al the close pronounced "The Wish
ing Ring one of the best home talent
plays ever presented here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-10
WILLIAMSTOWN

On account of the prevalence OF sick
ness in town, there will be no meeting OF
the W. c. T Z. this month.
News is received here of the serious
illness at her home in Brookfield of Mrs
Lueius Wright, native of this town and
daughter of the late Luther II. j. Merrill.
Operations were suspended temporari-
ly at Passera Bros. plant last Friday
afternoon at 2:30 p. m, on account of
the breaking down of two high voltage
wires which supplied electric current 10
the motor running the air compressor.
Walter J. Chynoweth. a student at
Cornell university, Ithaca \. y, who
went there to take course in veterinary
science. is now also taking course m
pharmacy. The work Is given in the
form of lectures. the same as in medical
schools. and the pupils take notes in
shorthand.
Town meeting matters are beginning
to sizzle a little. and there Is more or
less discussion " whenever the voters meet
on the street. Haden NJ. Jeifords has
served three years for the second time as
school director. and George 4. Colby has
rounded out three wears as selectman.
and the warming viii contain articles for
the election Of these officers. The Office
# road commissioner, too, comes in for
a share Of the discussion.
Whenever the whistle at Passera Bros
blows Is OF 20 minutes earlier than
usual, il is not an alarm but is a signal
10 the workmen that operations viii BE-
resumed at the usual time of opening
Tor business.