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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
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Mrs. Lindsey Now Keeps House For Seven.


Tenne tell how much Ihave been benefited
bv lydia Vegetable Compound About eight agoI
got health unable keep house for three In
the family dull tired dizzy feelings cold feet and hands nearly
all the time could scarcely sleep at ALL The doctor said had
severe liberation and without operation would always
be an invalid wanted to wait awhile Our druggist
advised my get Lydia Pnkham Vegetable Compound
and it has entirely house for and work
in the garden thankful got this medicine Iteel
as though life and have recommended to others and
thew have been w E. r. Tennle Ga
special write to Lydia E. Pnlham edl-
cine Co. letter will be opened
~ead and answered bv confidence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

To lose by ones own ignorance or
carelessness is more notifying than
to lose by the dishonesty of another.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

1t is easier to make a mountain out
of a molehill than it is to convince
some people that they are wrong.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Finland's yearly income from it's
forests is $96,50000O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Send l0c to DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, for large trial package of Anuric
for kidneys-oures backache-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

If mans sins do not find him out
his wife will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

The only way to be a good fellow
is without expense to your family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Nothino New.

He-Dearest, do you feel cold sit
ting out here with an admirer?
She-Not at all I'm used to it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Kansas 1916 farm crops were valued
ut $371, 185, 476.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

It is proposed to make Fort Nc
Henry a public park.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

As we grow more sensible, we refuse
drug cathartics and take instead Natures
herb cure, Garfield Tea. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Dec. 9, 1916.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

DR. N bottle
booklet Of valuable information
mention this
ntandon all drug
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Garfield Tea, by purifying the blood,
eradicates rheumatism, dyspepsia and
many chronic ailments. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Don't expect to keep your friends if
you give them away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Looking to the Future.

''Will this coat shrink
ooh, yes, ma'am; but they'll be-
wearing them snugger next year ]"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Electric tanning machinery is need
ed in Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Druggists Opinion
of Kidney Medicine

Your preparation is very good ono
and according to the kind words of praise
received from those who have used 1t IT
stands in better favor with the people
than any other medicine on the market.
Cases of catarrh or inflammation Of the
bladder have found a meritorious friend
in DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. Eight years
ago it was introduced here and firmly
believe that it is one remedy that Is
worthy of a hearty recommendation.
Very truly yours,
j. G. NELSON, Druggist.
Dec. 8, 1916. Beloit, Wise
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
CANADA TO GET U. S. BUSINESS.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 15-(By Union
Associated Press)--Mr. White, Fin
ance Minister Of Canada, is working
hard on plans which will result in the
transferring from the United States
to Canada Of the business Of NUM-
ton making for the Entente Allies.
The Dominion Parliament is expected
to give much consideration to the sub
ject during the session. 1t is expected
that government bill will be intro
duced which will provide aid by boun-
ty or, tariff for the refining of lead,
copper and zinc in Canada. Great
supplies of metals required for shell
manufacturing exist in the ore in the
Dominion, but most of the refining Of
it is done in the United States. The
proposed scheme of Government en-
couragement is attributed to the in
screasing volume of the munition busi-
ness in Canada.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
MAY DEAL WITH
MEXICO DIRECT
Exchange of Direct Notes Between
Two State Departments Will
be Discussed Today.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Jan. 15-The direct ex-
change of notes between the State
Departments Of the United States and
the Provisional Government of Mex
leo probably will be discussed by the
American-Mexican joint commission
which resumes it sessions today here
as cure for the troubles between
the two republics.
The official notification Of the vol
untary withdrawal by the United
States from Mexico Of General Per-
shing's column and the immediate dis
patch to Mexico City Of Ambassador
Fletcher is exprected by the American
Representatives.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
HON. w, s. BARRY THINKS Ex
IRA SESSION UNNECESSARY.

Hon. W. s. Barry, Lefore County's
Representative in the Lower House. to-
day sent the following reply to the Gov
ernor's telegram Of inquiry:
Greenwood, Miss, Jan. 18th, 1917.
Governor Theodore G. Bilbo, jackson,
Miss. Owing to states finances would
promise nothing that might induce
needless expenditure of money. Present
Whiskey Law works well. Personally
would be glad to see prohibitionists try
absolute statewide prohibition think
II would set batter on MY stomach than
most Of theirs. Would be willing to
Join your prohibition crowd and donate
to state both mileage and per diem nd
save expense. then the extra session
would cost littlspr nothips. otberwill
u III lyvasEt w eilst,S;,.,,.; ~;
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
CIRCUIT COURT
NOW IN SESSION
Judge Everett's Charge to the Jury
This Morning a Good One 9
Four Things Stressed.

The Court House is scene of ac-
tivity today. Circuit Court conven-
ed this morning for four week term,
the big rush is on to pay taxes and a
hearing, to take evidence IN a case to
be brought before Judge Niles in Fed
eral Court at Clarksdale next Monday,
is being held in the downstairs court
room. In addition to that the Usual
number of people are to be found in
and around the Court House upon ev-
cry day business.
Because of delayed train Judge
Frank E. Everett did not arrive in the
city from Indianola in time to open
court at the regular hour. 1t was
eleven thirty when the Sheriff called
the Court to order and the selection
of grand jury was begun.
After the eighteen men had been
called to the box they were asked the
usual questions by the Judge who,
when he asked if any had an excuse
to offer why they should not serve
on the jury, stated that the ordinary
business excuses would not be ac-
cepted. He said that his court would
be conducted in business like way
and that he wanted business men on
the juries to help him conduct it. He
said further that man without any
business of his own was not a COM
petent juror in his estimation.
Only one Of the original eighteen
was excused and that gentleman had
served full week at the last term
Of court.
In delivering his charge to the jury
Judge Everett told them that they
were men of intelligence and knew
the duties of the grand jury as well
as he could tell them about it and
for that reason he would not stress
the full catalogue Of crimes but would
pass over the heavier charges which
would come before the grand jury Of
their own weight and would only
stress few Of the smalled ones.
The Judge only stressed four crimes
which he says are more prevalent in
this section than any other, those
being testifying falsely before the
grand jury, selling whiskey, carrying
concealed weapons and unlawful co.
habitation. Judge Everett declared
that If the first three could be elimin.
ated il would practically make useless
all criminal terms Of the Circuit
Courts in the state. He said that 9(
per cent. Of the crimes COMMITTEES
were tracabls directly either to whis'
key or pistol carrying and urged ths
| jury to Be very careful in investigat
\ ing these matters.
4, n regard. " the matter, Of leaks
ecuednins TIM work thng done ,,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
WEATHER IS BAD
ON BOIL WEEVu
Ice Blankets Understood Not to be
Comfortable to That Insect and
Planters Hope Not.

The Weather Man has Joined hands
with the planter in an effort to check
the onrush of the boil weevil and if
cold weather and sleet will affect that
insect next years cotton crop in Mis-
sissippi will be all to the good. Prac-
tically an inch of sleet and ice lay
broadcast over the land this morn
ing when North Mississippi awakened.
Greenwood has experienced all
kinds Of falling weather since yester-
day morning, sleet, snow and rain,
and in addition to that all of yester-
day morning was as bright and pretty
as could be desired. About dark yes
terday afternoon sleet began falling
and continued every few minutes un-
til midnight. By that time the mud
in the street was frozen stiff and the
walks were slick with frozen sleet
and water. About midnight snow be-
gan falling and covered everything.
Early this morning it began to rain
which mingled with the loose snow
already on the ground, both freezing
INTO solid sheet Of ice, which was
found on the ground this morning.
The temperature this morning at
seven o'clock stood at 20 degrees, ten
degrees above that of the same hour
Saturday morning.
1t is very seldom that the property
owners Of Greenwood find need for
snow scoops but they were put into
use by many this morning with the
result that pedestrians in the bust
ness part Of the city are navigating
On flrst a frozen pavement and. next .
wet one, both equally hard to stand
N up on.
Chief Of Police c. L. Bonner started
IRON home for the City Hall early
!nls morning while the rain was fall.
,ag and when he reached his destina.
.on his umbrella was so heavy with
n lce that it was proving inconvenient
y carry and long icicles were hanging
from each rib.
someone called the attention Of thu
news gatherer to,the appropriateness
=. The advertisements Of Wednesda,
nights show at the Greenwood Thea
as' Watch Your STEP" 1t is wei
= need this sign today and watcl
.Ouf step because if you don't SOM
"A I ~, s@e else very probably will watch yo'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
TEACHERS OF LEFLORE COUNTY
MET HERE SATURDAY

The Lefore County Teachers As
sociation met Saturday, Jan. l3, 1917,
at the usual time and place. In spite
of inclement weather there were quite
a number of enthusiastic teachers on
hand to meet Miss Smith, the new
County Home Economics Agent.
The program for the morning con.
sisted Of the continuance Of round
table discussion Of purposes, methods,
and results in the teaching of reading.
There were enough differences in
opinions expressed to make the dis.
cussion lively one, and profitable to
all participants.
Following this, Miss Smith gave q
few minutes to stating q part Of her
work for the immediate future, and to
expressing q hope that she might find
effective cooperation in each member
Of the Association. The response WAS
encouraging. The teachers OF the
county, urged on by their Super'ntend-
ant Mr.. Hughes, mean to do all in their
power to make the women and girls Of
the county realize the great benefit
conferred upon them by their Super
vlsors in making Miss smiths coming
q fact. -.
Miss Ethel Torrey, the able chair
man of the committee on Program,
then distributed printed copies OF 9
set Of questions on the teaching OF
Language to be used at the next two
meetings, after which the Association
adjourned to meet again Saturday,
FEB. 10th, 1917, at the county court
house. ~
All teachers in the county are most
cordially invited to attend these meet
ings.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
JANUARY Is in HISTORY.

1780-First expectation Of woolen
goods from Ireland to a foreign mar
ket. e
1795-French attacked the British
outposts at Rhenen.
1795-The French National Conven-
ton liberated General Miranda and
Captain Lacrosse from prison.
1s55-The Joint Commission in
London for settling American and
British claims adjourned.
1868-The Iron Mountain Railroad
was taken possession of by Governor
Fletcher in the name Of the State of
Missouri.
1S75-A conspiracy against the
Gar, involving 5000 persons, was dis
closed to thes Russian secret police.
1S95-The explosion of dynamite
stored in burning building at Butte,
Mont, killed sixty persons and injur-
ed 100 more.
1915-Wheat in Chicago reached
$1.45 a bushel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

the grand jury Judge Eyenett told the
jury that any evidence of such should
be run down and witnesses who took
oath not to reveal such matters for
six months and then told it on the
outside should be brought before him
with an indictment for prejury hang
ing over them. He spoke Of the term
in Washington County which closed
Saturday where he said three men
were tried and convicted for perjury.
The judge said that few such trials
and convictions would do more to bet
ter conditions in that respect than
anything else.
With reference to the Quart Law
Judge Everett made it plain that he
was not giving his opinion as to the
justness of the act but stated that it
was impossible for it to hurt the man
who wanted to take a drink as he
could get a quart every fifteen. days
and pointed out that where enforced
it virtually put stop to the blind
tigers. He told the jury to see that
the express companies do not deliver
more than one quart to anyone often
er than every fifteen days as the law
directs. In this respect he stated
that he was confident the express COM
panies were anxious to help the state
in the enforcement of the law.
No indictment for illicit retailing
was returned by the last grand jury
in the county where the sale. of the
liquor was made after the Quart Law
went into effect. He also said that at
the October term Of court in Sunfower
County the same thing happened and
in Holmes County as well.
Judge Everett said that he under
stood men were ordering Whiskey in
several names and signing for it in
names other than their own. The
jury was told to investigate these
matters thoroughly and to indict
where the law was violated. G
, Referring to the practice Of unlaw-
full cohabitation Judge Exerett char
acterized the white man who habit
ually lives with a negro woman as
"as low down as any white man can
[ get to be-" He gave as the reason
for such conditions existing the "dont
care spirit" Of the better class of cit
izens who tolerate such conduct. The
Judge declared that the future Of the
boys now growing up demanded that
1 some action be taken in regard to the
matter.
! Following is a list Of the grand jury
drawn this morning Of which Mr.. Les
Simpson was made, Foraman:
\ Messrs, G. A. Sperry, j. D. McCas-
kills B. B. Prpvine, Mack Bartling,
! c. L. Long, e. 4. Peasants, j, A. Nc
Donald, G. A. Walker, w. d. Mcleod,
G. N. Lynch, Lee Simpson, w B. CAS-
sell, E. P. Juehheim, S. A. Bissell,l
Brooks II, Duncan, E. w. Chatham
III. W 1Guh and Tony SadudGs. II
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
RAILROADS LOSE
MAIL PAY CASES
supreme Court Decided Against Them
Today-Approximately $35,000,-
900 Involved.
(Bv Associated Press)

Washington, JAM 15-Test cases
regarded as decisive in the matter Of
claims against the government by
about 800 railroads, for approximately
ss5,OOO,OOO for additional compensa-
tion for carrying the mails between
1907 to 1911, were decided today by
the Supreme Court against the rail-
roads.
The Court interpreting the Mann
White Slave Traffic Act decided that
prosecutions for transporting women
in interstate commerce were not linn
tied to commercialized vice and would
include personal immoral escapades.
The convictions of Caninetti and
Diggs of Sacramento, CAL, and Hays
Of Alva, Okla, were confirmed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
SALT LAKE PLANS IMPROVE
MENTS.

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. 15-(1y I'm
ion Associated Pressl-The 1917 bud
get of the Salt Lake Route provides
for the expenditure Of between five
and six million dollars for extensions
and improvements. Z The company
plans to install an automatic block
system over 23O miles Of its line. The
order for new equipment will be plac-
ed just as soon as plans are complet-
ed and bids are received. Other i'm
provement work will be started early
in the year. as, soon as weather. .condi-,
tions will permit.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
Nrw yopK COTTON OIL MARKET
PROHIBTIONIsTS GATHERING AT
~ s,,f4frN
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan. 15-(By Union Assc-
ciated Press)---From all parts Of the
country prohibitionists are gathering
here today to attend the national con-
ference which opens tomorrow. The
leaders declare that the supreme need
of the party is reorganization, and
the efforts of the convention are ex.
pected to be directed toward that end.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL
RESUMES DIVIDEND.

New York, Jan, 15-(By Union As
sociated Press)-The Virginia Caro-
lima Chemical Company today closed
its books preparatory to resuming div
idends on the common stock. The dis
bursements will be 75c share. Sew
eral years ago dividends were discon-
tinued and this is the first time that
they have been resumed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
GALATZ, 'RUMANIA, Is NOW IN
PATH OF THE TEUTONIC FORCES
Outposts Planted Within Six Miles of that I'm
portant Port on Danube Adverse Weather
Conditions on All Fronts.
iBy Associated Press)

vonMackensen's out posts are now
,,,nted six miles from Galatz, an i'm
nortant Rumanian port on the Danube
and Sereth line. The Teutonic pre-
,ure Yesterday resulted in the capture
Of Vadenl.
Elsewhere on the Rumanian front
the battle is continuing, which is be-
inc waged under adverse weather con-
ditions.
The line of the Russian advance in
the Riga district appears to have been
maintained in the face of heavy coun-
ter attacks by the Germans.
Operations on the France-Belgian
front has been confined to artillery.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15

While the committee was deliberat-
ing behind closed doors message
was received from Thomas Lawson
stating that he could not reach Wash
ington by the time specified but would
arrive later today. The Chairman Of
the committee ordered the Sergeant
at Arms to get immediate service on
lawson and bring him before the COM
mittea at once. The hearing was fin
ally fixed for three o'clock this after.
noon.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 15-The House
Rules Committee today resumed the
investigation Of charges relating a
"leak" of advance information as to
President Wilson's peace note.
The committee voted to recommend
to the House the adoption of another
resolution which will broaden the
scope of the inquiry and extend the
time in which the committee is to
make report to ninety days.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
SUBMARINE ON
THE HIGH SEAS
Unidentified Craft Moving Westward
lin Atlantic whether Merchant
man or War Vessel is Question.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Jan. 15-News Of an IN
identified submarine moving westward
in the Atlantic as late as last Thurs
day was brought to port here today
by the British freighter Clematic from
Bordeaux. Persons aboard the freigh-
er thought it might be the German
merchantmen Deutschland on her
third voyage to America. The craft
did not make any move to attack til
Clematic. ss'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
CORNELL AND DARTMOUTH in
BASKET BALL STRUGGLE.

Dover, N. H., Jan. l5--(By Union
Associated Press)--Cornell and Dart
mouth will meet here tonight in cne
Of the most sensational basket ball
games of the season. Interest in the
match is heightened by the fact that
the Aves Of both institutions have
made splendid records with the rival.
~ htwssa'tAa- team. being OF white
fASat. " Az.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
CANADA HOCKEY MAD.

Montreal, Can, Jan. 15--(By Union
associated Press)- ALI CanadA ap-
q s'afs to be hockey mad" this season,
\. ~ now rinks are springing up ev-
~ ~ where. The craze for W. tpdst
\ ~ result in several international
Z. a.ssaes of unusual importance. II y
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
GOVERNOR FAvORS AN EXTRA
SESSION.
Advises vardaman to Clean Up Dis'
trict of Columbia, and He Will
Take Care of Mississippi.

trict of Columbia, and He Will
Take Care of Mississippi.
Biloxi, Miss, Jan. 13-Gov. Theo.
G. Bilbo, who was today in attendance
at the regular meeting Of the board
of directors of the Beauvoir Soldiers
Home, gave out a statement to the
press whereby he placed himself on
record as favoring the calling of an
extra session of the Legislature OF
Mississippi together at once for the
purpose of making a law that will
make this state as dry as a bone. He
is not only opposed to one quart Of
whiskey being shipped into the state,
but he favors the making Of a law
that will prohibit one drop of liquor
being shipped into Mississippi, and he
wants it done at once.
While in communication with his
private secretary, W. ]. Buck, this af-
ternoon he requested him to send the
following night message 10 eacn MEN,
ber of the Legislature of Mississippi:
"If I should calba special session OF
the Legislature, will you vote for ab-
solute prohibition? Wire answer at
once at my expense.
"(Signed) THEO. G. BILBO.
Governor of the State of Mississippi.
In speaking Of statement Of Unit
ed States Senator James K. Varda-
man, regarding the special session,
the governor said:
"While I do not doubt the senator's
sincerity, ! am afraid that he is not
fully advised as to the trouble we are
having in some parts Of the state IN
enforcing the law because we cannot
regulate shipments Of whiskey into
the state. If the senator will clean
up the District Of Columbia, III take
care Of Mississippi"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
MILWAUKEE IS
A TOTAL WRECK
Stranded Hull of Cruiser Digging It.
self Deeper Into the Sands Of
the Bar.
(By Associated Pressl J

Eureka, CAL, Jan. 15-The stranded
hull of the cruiser Milwaukee which
went aground Saturday is digging it.
self deeper into the sands today.
Experts declare the cruiser is a hope
less wreck.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
LANGFoRD TO FIGHT. TATE.

Kansas City, Jan. 15-(By Union
Associated Press Sam Langford,
who has an ambition to meetsJess
Willard, and which Jess says will new
er be satisfied, is matched to box Bat
Ting Tate, Of New York, here tonight
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-15
BALES
COTTON USED
December Consumption Report Issued
Nearly Million Bales for Five
Months.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Jan. 15-Cotton, ex-
elusive of linters, consumed during
December totalled 536,587 bales and
for the five months ending Dec. 81,
2,763,962 bales, the Census Bureau
today announced.