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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
INV YORK FOOD SITUATION
IS GROWING MORE SERIOUS
Women and Children March All Day Through
Wall Street and Will Parade on Fifth Avenue
Tonight-Demand Food from the City.

are on the alert to prevent fresh
outbreak of rioting. A Thousand or
more women attended the mass meet
ing last night and at least 5000
fought to get into the hall.
According to railroad officials eff
cheney experts are at work in behalf
of all the trunk lines endeavoring to
make it possible for food trains to be
rushed to New York.
Mayor Mitchell later agreed to
place before the Board of Estimates
a plea for $1,0O0,00O to buy food for
at reasonable prices.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
URGE PROTEST AGAINST BEL
GIAN DEPORTATION.

New York, Feb. 2l-(By Union As
sociated Press) The New York
Church Association is today sending
out requests to all the churches of the
country, the labor unions to all lodges
and other organizations to observe
tomorrow, Washington's birthday, as
a day of protest against the deporta-
tion of Belgian workmen. A copy of
the resolution adopted by the associa-
tion, has been sent to President Will
son.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21

present last night is very gratifying
to those who have exerted 80 much
effort in behalf Of the Battery and
thew are greatly encouraged with the
enlistments secured last night. The
organization Of the Battery is now
assured.
The older men present at the meet
ing, those too old to enlist, were en-
rolled as associate members Of the
Battery, their part being to give the
organization their moral support. A
score or more associate members were
enrolled. n
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
ALL BRITAIN FASTING.

London, Feb. 21-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)--All Britain is abstain
inp from food as much as possible, in
order to keep within the recommended
tions of Lord Davenport as regards
rations. The second week of the ex-
pertinent ends today and the scheme
has been voted great success. The
sales of meat have been greatly re-
duced. Dealers are not refusing sup
plies, except whiskey, the price Of
which may soon be nearly doubled.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
CONSULS REACH
SWITZERLAND
Score Of, COnsuls and Agents of U. s.
Government and Their Families
Have Left Germany.
(By Associated Press)

Zurich, Feb. 21-A score of United
States Consuls and government
agents with their families reached
Zurich last night after having spent
an anxious week waiting permission
to leave Germany. A majority Of
the travellers reported courteous
treatment by the Germans,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
GREAT RAILROAD
SYSTEM IS SOLD
Missouri Pacific Proper and the Iron
Mountain Auctioned-COurt Sets
Minimum Price.
(By Associated Press)

st. Louis, Feb. 21-The principal
parts of the Missouri Pacific railroad
system were put up at auction here to-
day. This morning the Missouri Pa
cifc proper was sold, the minimum
price of $16,150,OoO was fixed by the
United States District court. The
Iron Mountain, the southern part of
the system was sold this afternoon.
The minimum price was fixed at $685.
100000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
NEW YORK FOOD SITUATION IS SERIOUS AMERICANS ON SHIP SUNK
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS


The New York cotton market closed
today showing sist gain of five
points while New Orleans advanced
from fifteen to twehty points. Spots
at New York were Of ten points and
nominal at New Orleans. No sales.
Both markets will be closed tomor-
row, Washington's birthday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
SOUTHERNS CANCEL DATE.

New York, Feb. 21-(By Union AS
sociated Press because of the "dan-
ger of war" the New York Southern
Society has cancelled the Dixie din
ner-dance planned for tonight and
which was to have been attended by
many prominent officials of the Gov
ernment and members of capital So
ciety, in addition to representatives
of societies from nearby states.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21

Topeka, Kans., Feb. 21--(By Union
Associated Press s)-The Kansas &
Colorado Railway, part of the Mis-
souri, Pacific System goes on sale here
today. 1t is understood that group
of well-known capitalists have ar
ranged to buy in the system.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
IRON MOUNTAIN SALE TODAY,

St. Louis, Feb. 21-(By Union As
sociated Press)-The St. Louis, Iron
Mountain & Southern Railroad goes
on the block at foreclosure today.
The Missouri Pacific Railways is also
scheduled for sale at auction.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
ANARCHY THREATENS.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Feb. 21-President Griffin,
of the Chicago Board of Trade, today
telegraphed the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the presidents of the
Eastern railroads insisting that unless
an immediate embargo be placed on
all products east bound out Of Chi
cago, except fuel and foodstuffs, the
country is facing the danger of ana
chy and rioting.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
KRUPP WORKERS
GO ON A STRIKE
Want Higher Wages and Increased
Food Rations Says an Amsterdam
Newspaper.
,(By Associated Press ]

Wy 1kH0OC1WVCU : IS0CJ : N, 1--@737
y Amsterdam, Feb. q The frontier
correspondent of the Telegraph says
that strike in the Krupp works at
Essen involving 1900 workmen has
been in progress for fortnight.
The men are demanding higher wages
and increased food rations.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
PERSHING HEADS
SOU. DEPARTMENT
Formally Appointed to Succeed Gen.
eral Funston Today-Bec0mes
Effectively Immediately.
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, 1. Feb, AZ General
John Pershing was formally appoint
ed commander of the Southern De-
partment today to succeed the late
General Frederick Funston. His ap-
pointment becomes effective immed-
lately.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21

The mass meeting at the Business
League last night to organize Bat
terry of Light Artillery in Greenwood
: was success in every way. Fifty
men enlisted at the meeting, which
number added to those already enlist
ed and the men now members of Nat
: ional Guard units from this section on
the Texas border who can be trans
ferred to the Battery, almost make
As required number of 1873 men.
Enthusiasm was rife at the meeting
3sh hst night. Several veterans of the
Z Civil War We're present and made
speeches. The key note of the
speeches delivered was not war but
preparation for war to prevent such
disaster. The Municipal Brass Band
gave a thirty minute concert in front
Of the league building prior to the
meeting.
Major W. C. O'Ferrall, assistant to
the Adjutant General of the state,
VINO was present at the meeting last
nlght was very much gratified over
tne results secured. Major O'Ferrall
was stationed here for four and half
months while recruiting for the State
Guards and made many friends. He
mas taken great interest in the or
eanlzatlon of the Battery here and
states that the work accomplished at
the meeting is far better than he ex-
pected.
Gen. s. R. Keesler took charge of
he meeting and in few chosen
words told of what the Battery con-
slsts and advised each young man to
seek enlistment. Gen. Keesler point
ca out that membership in the Battery
ald not mean war, only preparation
lor war, and that if hostilities should
come those who were already men,
Oers OF military organizations would
Oe made the commissioned and nom
commissioned officers while the re-
efults would necessarily have to enter
the ranks.
Gen. Keesler then introduced Mr..
:. n. Baird, one of Greenwood's lead
ing business men, who stated in the
beginning that he knew very little Of
" .ne organization Of the Battery
though he thought it a very import
anu matter. He described the United
S'ates as juicy plumb just ready to
De plucked. Mr.. Baird said that while
!ne organization Of such a Battery
mere would mean much to the town in
'ne way Of advertisement the organi-
= .atlon should be completed without
:, mat point in view, those enlisting
sainking only Of the service due their
Sountry He concluded BY stating
mat as an officer of the Henderson
.nd Baird Hardware Co., he was will
'ns to see as many as two Of their
young men go into the Battery.
Nv mr. 9. A. Wilson, president Of the
wilson Banking Co. was next intro
auced !. BY the master Of ceremonies.
VI Wilson opened his speech with
Y 4, eulogy Of past Mississippians, Dc.
''As'ng that this state had furnished
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
(By Associated Press)

Wy AoooCiotcu AIcoS)
Washington, Feb. 21-The House
today resumed consideration of the
Reed "Bone Dry Bill" under an agree
ment to reach a final vote before
night The amendment, already ap-
proved by the Senate, makes it
crime to import liquor into "dry'
states.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
BONE DRY BILL
PASSES HOUSE
Vote Before Night Has Been Agreed
Upon-Makes Crime to Import
Liquor Into Dry State.
(By Associated Pressl

BULLETIN. Washington, Feb. Fl.
-(2:40 P. M.)-The Senate Amend
ment to the Postal Bill designated to
made "Bone Dry" those states which
have state wide prohibition laws, was
adopted this afternoon by the House
by vote Of 321 to ~.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
TWO THOUSAND
Die IN WRECK
Berlin Days Fifty Killed Outright in
Rumania and Rest Killed by
Explosion of Munitions.
(By Associated Pressle

Berlin, Feb. 21-There were ap-
proximately 1000 persons killed or in
jured in recent railroad accident
near Chirurcha, Rumania, according
to a Moscow newspaper, quoted by
the Overseas News Agency. Five
hundred were instantly killed when
the cars telescoped. Ammunition on
the train exploded after fire broke out.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
WILSON HAS DECIDED TO ASK
AUTHORITY FROM CONGRESS
Will Go Before That Body Before Adjournment
in March Broad Resolution Will Be Passed
Giving His the Power to Act. e

ing the past few days, the Overseas
News Agency announces. The num-
Der included two armed steamers, the
Italian steamer Oceana, the French
steamer Moventaux and the French
sailing ship Approdit.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
LEAVE FOR HOME SOON.
(By Associated Press)

San Antonio, Feb. 21-It was an
nounced today that the Second Ar
kansas regiment would leave Deming
on March 2, for home.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
SAILING SHIP SUNK.
(By Associated Pressl

London, Feb. 21-Lloyd's announc-
ed today that the British sailing ship
Centurion had been sunk. The crew
were landed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed Is to 20 up,
New York Spots 16. 10-l0 off.
New Orleans Spots l7.19 Nominal
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
PLYMOUTH PORT CLOSED.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. 21-It was officially
announced that the port Of Plymouth
has been closed until further notice
to all ships except those Of the Allies.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
FRENCH LIST PUBLISHED.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Feb. 21-Between February
sixteenth and twentieth the following
vessels have been sunk it was official
ly announced today: Minas, Skogland.
Giuseppe, Guido and the Rosala. no
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
LARGE NUMBER SHIPS SUNK.
(By Associated Pressl

Berlin, Feb. 21-A large number
OF hostile vessels, among them being
an Italian transport crowded with
men, have been sunk in the barred
zone in the Mediterranean Sea dur
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-21
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi-Generally fair tonight
and Thursday. Cooler Thursday in
north and west portion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
INVESTIGATION OF
 BOODLINlG GOES ON

Little Rock, March 1.--WithouL making a report to Judge R. J. Lea, the Pulaski county grand jury Thursday noon again adjourned it's probe of legislative conditions. The recess was to be until 10 o'clock Fri day morning.
 While 1t was said the investigation of alleged legislative corruption was being continued, no names of wit. ncsse were divulgcd by Prosecutor M. F. Dunaway, nor was the particu lar phase Of the work of the general assembly under scrutiny made public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
New Ycrk Cotton.

New York, March l.-The fiist ilsh. thrown upon international affairs hy Washington advices naturally led to increased hcaViness in the cotton market today, but the effect upon prices wore comparatively slight ani the volume of business limited. This was supposed to reflect a pretty well cvcned Up situation after the severe Fluctuations of the pas; month, ant except for selling by houses with Liverpool connections, trading was chiefly local. The market openc | steady at au advance Cf 2 points on August but generally 103 lower, and sold about 100 r points under Ia 't nights closing figures tight after tao call May declined to l6.45c and o. tobcr to 15S2e. but the market stead = jed around this level on covering and there was also some buying of near months attributed Co spot houses with southwestern connections.
 Trading was very quiet later in tn morning with prices ruling arouni 16.59c for May and 15.90c for Octo- | ber, or about 2m6 points net lower ] shortly after midday. Reports of dc | iayed farm work in eastern and cen tral belt sections failed to create much interest owing to the unsettled
 state of international affairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
8l FAMILIES M0VE
 " tsTY nECENTLY
Within Past Six Weeks About 30O Per. sGHs Take Up Residence in
 Pine BiHH.

That Pine Bluff is growing, aud growing rapidly, especially in the way of getting more inhabitants, is plainly indicated in the announcement that Sl new families from various places have removed to this city within the past six weeks.
 The announcement was made yos- terday by C. H. Stanton, who has been in charge of the work here of making the enumeration for the new city directory, which will be ready for dis tribution during April.
 . These Si new families, it is con- servatively estimated, mean an a93rc- gate of about 300 additional persons who have made this city their home in the past month and half. Theif at- rival has had much to do with tho filling up of the vacant homes, of which there have been only very small number for more than a year past, despite the very great amount ot building which has been under way here, winter and summer, without 2 halt, for two years or more past.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
the maintenance, erection of buildings
 and the purchase of equipment.

the maintenance, erection of buildings and the purchase of equipment.
 The act of incorporation placed the control of the university in a board of seventeen trustees. The government is represented in the controlling body by one senator and two representa- lives. In addition to this it is neoes- sary for all the money appropria ed for the university to go through the hands of the secretary of the interior, and while they can spend all other funds as they see fit, those given by the government must be accounted for and approved by the interior depart ment, and yearly statement made by the president of the university to the secretary of the interior.
 At the present time the university has an enrolment of 1,500 students, who come from nearly all the states of the Union, from Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines, and from Cuba, Santo Domingo, Liberia, the British Indies and the Republic of Panama. There have been years when the stu dent body of the university included pupils from Canada, Japan, Bulgaria, Burma, Switzerland, Turkey and other foreign lands.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
TAFT IN FAVOR OF
 MILITARY TRAINING

New York, March 1.-Former Presl- dent Taft, in telegram to the Ma tional Security league, declared that he was in favor of the army bill ap- proved by the general staff, and that he does not think the Chamberlain bill "goes far enough
 But, I suppose" he added, "the Chamberlain bill is better than noth- ing, although l don't like to compro- misc"
 The difference in the two bills Which are now before congress. lt was pointed out, is that the general stan bill fixes an initial training period of eleven months, beginning with toys of IS, whereas the Chamberlain o'il would take boys at 19 and train them six months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
Liverpool Cotton.

Liverpool, March 1-Spot cotton easy; good mddling, 11.59c; middi- ing, 11.49c; low middling, 11.41d: sales, 5000 bales, including 1,000 bales for speculation and export; le- coipts, 5000 bales.
 Futures barely steady; March, 109Sd; March April, 10.92d; March April, 10.92d; April-May, 10.S7d; May une, 10.S2d; June-July, 10. .74d; July August, 10.67d; AuSust-Septembe 10.42d; September-Octo 10.09d |, October November, 9.44d; November December, 9.S4d; Docember-January, 9,79d; January-Februar., 9.76d; Feb ruary-March, 9,76d; March-April 2.7Gd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
Previous
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, March Poor cables and the new developments in the international political situation caused selling of cotton in the early trading here today, under which the price feil off moderate, the active r,onths losing 1lGGlo points in the first half hour of business. Rains n Texas stimulated selling to some eX- tent.
 Reports of a better spot demand and the sale of a line of 1,10O bale 5 of hedged cotton to southern mil,b resulted in moderate buying on whicl the market recovered and at noon stood l point over to i points under yesterdays close. The range:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.OO. One small bottle Is two months treatment, and seldom falls to perfect a cure. Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E w. Hall, 1926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (AdvtJ
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
 PLANS CELEBRATION
Institution Observing Semi-Centennial Only University for Colored Peo.
 pie Supervised by U. $.

Washington, March 1.-Howard uni versity, which was brought into exist ence by an act of congress. March D, 1867, has completed arrangements for notable celebration of it's semi centennial to be held during the re- mainder of this week. The program provides for sociological conferences tomorrow and Friday, with public meetings each evening. A reunion of alumni will be held Saturday and the celebration will conclude Sunday with city-wide participation in church ex- ercises by prominent visitors to the celebration.
 Howard university is the only uni versity in this country for colored people under the supervision of the United States government. It is un- der direct charge of the department of the interior.
 The university was incorporated by congress soon after the close of the Civil war for the purpose as named In the first section of the act: "The education of youth in the liberal arts and sciences"
 It was not, however, until 1879 that congress made an appropriation Tor the maintenance of the university which amounted to $10,00O. Since then more than million and a quar- ter dollars have been appropriated for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
LITTLE GIRL HAD GROUP.

Every mother knows and Tears croup. Mrs. R. M Raney, R. F. D. 2, Stanford. Ky, writes: My little girl had croup every few nights. l began to give her F'oley's Honey and Tar and that night she slept well, never coughcd any, and the next day her cold was gone" Relieves coughs and colds. Contains no opiates. Mann's Pharmacy y.--Advertisement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02

Do you get up at night? Sanol is surely the best for all kidney or blad
 der troubles. sanol gives relief in "A hours from all backache and bladder troubles Sanol is a guaranteed rem edy. 35c and $1.00 bottle at the drug store. T&otf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
MINER PREDICTED
 MANNER OF DEATH

Fort Smith, March 1.-Harold House, miner, was killed by windy shot today in the Cameron mine at Williams, Okla, in exactly the manner in which he had had a premonition of death. He told friends yesterday that he would die "as the result of windy shot' and failed today to get sub stitute to work for him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
"A GOOD, OLD-FASHIONED
 PHYSIC.N

Foley Cathartic Tablets, whole some physic, thoroughly cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach, tone up the liver. For indigestion, biliousness, bad breath, bloating, gas, or constipa- ton, no remedy is more highly rec commended. Do not grippe nor nauseate. Give stout persons a light, free feel ing. Mann's Pharmacy.-Adverti ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
St. Louis Grain.
St, Louis Live Stock.

St. Louis, March 1--Hogs 1s,0OO;, steady; lights, $13.10@13.55; pigs, $9.50@12.25; mixed and butch CTS, $13.20@13.e0; good heavies, $13.5O@13.6O; bulk of sales, $13.2O@ 13. 50.
 Cattle-Receipts, 2,OOo; steady; na tive beef steers, $7.5O@11.75; ycarl- ing steers and heifers, $S.50@11,50: COWS, $5.50@9.5 stockers, $6.00D 300; Texas quarantine steers, $5.5O Q 9.50; prime southern beef steers, $500 @11.00; beef cows and heifers. $4.25
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02

FOR RENT TO A GENTLEMAN, an elegantly furnished front room on first floor next to bath, south and east exposure, new brick bunga- low, on paved street and car line, shade trees, best part of town, not far out. Address "E. L." care of Graphic. 2-25-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
UI1Ve, 5 rOOn1S------------ F O E s A IL E

A 11-room, modern house; lot 70x154; six blocks from Main and Fourth; west side; can give terms --$3,500 800 acres land, 10 miles from city on Dollarway road; 60 acres in culti- vation under good fence; Groom house, one tenant house, good well. barn, etc.; per acre --------$12.50 1918 Poplar St., 8 rooms two-story residence; strictly modern; hardwood floors; large lot; one block of car line; 1-2 cash, balance monthly if da- sired. Price $3,650.00.
 Nice, well improved 80 acre farm. close to good pike. $1.250.00; can give terms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02

You only need ;sanol Eczema Cure to get rid of those Blacx Heads, Plm- nles. rough bumpy skin. Leaves skil smooth, Cures any case Of Eczehlt'' Is pleasant to use. A rial Will COIL vince you. 35c, at the drug store. . (AdvD 'S~0"-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02

WANTED-THE LADIES OF PINE
 Bluff to take advantage of the U. K Wrinkle Remover; a wonderful, harmless treatment that positively
 causes wrinkles to disappear. Manufactured by the Grace Hutch by Mfg. Co.,, at St. Louis. Mo. Tele- phone your orders to Bobbitt & Dancy, telephone 6S. 2-S-lm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02

FOR RENT-A SPLENDIDLY FUR nished front room at 400 West Fifth avenue, delightfully."- cool.
 Phone 1912 mornings or after 6 !. m 2-25-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02
REPORTS OF MARKETS COTTON-GRAIN-LLVESTOCK

m9.00; prime yearling steers and heifers, $7.50m10.00; native calves, $6.0oM1225.
 Sheep - Receipts, 300; steady; lambs, $l2.75M14.50; ewes, s8.00W 11.50; ycarlings, $11.5o@13.65.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-02

MA NTED-A RELIABLE MAN TO " snan n.e fire house in Pine Bluff and
 ogSA oa1i Hercules and Akron Tires to
 sSe f5l. nser. Good money to the one
 who G secures the agency. Write for f"11 I particulars,R. F. Mclean, ex- .1nsiye sales agent, care lndepen- dont @ Mail Order House, 220 Center St., Litle Rock. 2-2o-T