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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

Oakland Cal, wants a state train
ing high school established in that
city.
Since the threatened rupture Of re-
lations between the United States and
Germany, the policemen and fireman
Of Pittsburg have been wearing small
silk American figs pinned on their
coats. The flags were purchased by
the city department Of public safety.
James W. Gerard, the American
Ambassador who is on his way home
from Germany, will be greatly missed
by the Allies, as he had charge of
their affairs since the outbreak of the
European war.
1t is reported that Germany has de-
cided to call to the colors all officials
Of trade unions and Socialist organ
izations. These officials aggregate
10000 in number and have been ex-
empt from military service.
Speaker Whittet Of the Wisconsin
Assembly is being mentioned rather
prominently for the governorship. The
understanding seems to be that Gov.
Phillip, when he completes his present
term, will be proposed for United
States to succeed Hustiitg.
1t is reported that large number
Of Russians are about to colonize in
South America.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
(By Associated Prcss)

Washington, Feb. q - President
Wilson has practically decided to APP
pear before Congress prior to ad-
journment on March fourth to ask
authority to protect American seamen
and ships against the German sub
marine menace. The Presidents po-
sition will be outlined authoritively
and Congress before adjourning will
pass a broad resolution giving him the
additional authority.
The sinking by gunfire from Ger
man submarine of the Norwegian
steamer Delbeattle with two Ameri-
cans aboard has added to the State
Departments list of Germany's illegal
acts. At the State Department it was
stated that the situation is as GER
ious as it could be without war.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
PREPAREDNESS
BEING DISCUSSED
BY American Mining Engineers and
the Naval Consulting Beard
Today.
(By Associated Press)

New York, Feb. 21-The American
Institute of Mining Engineers today
discussed preparedness with the Nav
al Consulting Board. The immediate
subjects was the erosion, or the hard
ening of the inner surface of gun
tubes. Many of the country's leading
scientists were in attendance and a
committee headed by DR.. Hudson
Maxim led the discussion. DR.. Henry
Fay, of the Massachusetts Institute OF
Technology, presented the results OF
experiments showing the damage done
by erosion.
The interest Of the mining engin-
eers in the country's military pre-
paredness will be further demonstrat-
ed tomorrow when the convention
moves by special train to West Point
for an inspection of the Military
Academy equipment.
A report of the Institute Commit
tee on Safety and Sanitation, pre-
sented today, showed that mining
companies in every section of the
country are taking every possible pre-
caution for the avoidance Of accident
and the safety-frst education Of the
employees. This movement, it was
noted, has in recent years assumed
tremendous proportions with favor
able results both to the employee. and
the mine operator. The convention
formally studied the facts attendant
upon the Pennsylvania Mine fire at
Butte, Mont, which cost the lives Of
21 men.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21

more than her part Of the great men
OF the South and Of the country. He
pointed out that today there are more
native Mississippians in the United
States Senate than from any other
state in the Union. Prior to the
death of the late Senator Clarke of
Arkansas there were seven native
Mississippians in that body. Mr..
Wilson lauded the part that Missis-
sippians have taken in the past and
said that he was sure that some of
the members of the Battery would
prove to be men of like calibre. In
concluding he offered his services as
private in the ranks. He was ac-
cepted as an associate member.
DR.. Henderson, the next gentleman
introduced, in a few chosen words,
gave full endorsement to the move
ment and stated that he has known
many who were connected with differ
ent military organizations and did not
know of one who seriously regretted
joining. Aside from the patriotic
view to be taken of the organization
of such Battery DR.. Henderson said
that it would prove benefit to every
young fellow joining in every way.
Gen. Keesler in short speech told
Of the time he was presented with his
sword by one of Greenwood's fairest
ladies and of how happy he was made.
He said that it was well for every
young man to become connected with
some military organization and that
the Artillery was the best to belong
to. He then introduced Major O'Fer-
rail- and invited any who were pres
ent to ask the Major questions about
anything they didn't understand re-
garding the Battery. The Major very
clearly explained the organization OF
the Battery, detailed the equipment
and pointed out that 1t would benefit
young man morally, physically and
mentally to belong to such an organi-
zation. He added that those who be-
longed to military organizations
would become officers and non-con-
missioned officers should war come
and that those who later volunteered
would be forced to join the regular
army as privates.
The Major clearly brought out that
after the required 1873 men were
raised for the Battery another man
| could not buy membership with ten
thousand dollars. When that number
| Il reached the Battery is complete
and more or not needed.
| Major O'Ferrall said that ne felt
l;ke Greenwood was home to him, the
people Of this city treated him 50 nice
| " while he was stationed here recruit
mo far the State Guards, and that ne
wanted to see the town get one OF the
three Batteries given to the state
Additional enlistments have oeeh
occurred today and the required num-
ber i ISs men are expected TO be
SIGNED M within the next few days.
Major o'Ferrsll left today for india-
nols but viii be back in the city
| Thursdsy Thu night The large number
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

y New Orlans, La, Feb. 21--Liver-
pool and New York held steady over
our holiday and nothing untoward
happened in politics. There is still a
great tension over political affairs,
more so as Washington says it is not
known when the president will take
the nextstep, but the administration
officials expect his appearance before
the closing of Congress and that he
will ask authority to deal with any
case that may arise. The government
has requested Austria-Hungary to
particularly define its position in the
submarine case. Shipping news shows
that more vessels have departed for
the war zone and danger of critical
case is considered imminent. Open
ing slightly higher our market drop
ped about five points, but rallied l5
points towards the Liverpool close on
the strength in Liverpool. There is
doubt whether to regard this advance
in English market as bearish for our
side as it might be on anticipation
Of the Premier's announcement of inn
restrictions or on submarine effective
ness. Further heavy and rather gen
eral rainfall occurred over the central
and eastern states; indications are
for partly cloudy to fair weather to-
morrow but another disturbance is
coming on the belt over the week end,
Both New York and Ner Orleans
markets will be closed tomorrow.
L F. CLARKE & co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
NO FIXED PLAN
FOR NEW ROADS
Board of Supervisors Have Not Yet
Reached Decision in Matter Says
Mr.. j. l.. Haley.

The Daily Commonwealth has re-
ceived letter from Mr. j. l.. Haley,
a copy of which is published below,
in regard to an article appearing in
this paper recently under the caption
"Road Building Soon to Begin" Mr.
Haley in his letter brings out that
the Board has no fixed plans yet as
to the building of the roads for which
100000 worth of bonds were issued.
Following is his letter;
Mr.. Haley's Letter.
Itta Bena, Miss, Feb. 21, 1917.
The Daily Commonwealth, Greenwood,
Miss,
Dear Sirs:
The road article in your issue Of
February 10th, with head lines, Road
Building Soon To Begin" would indi-
cate that your information was from
the Board Of Supervisors or Commits
sioners. Among other things you
said, "The plan now is to have the
principle thoroughfares each way
through the County built of some hard
road material such as concrete or as
phalt, and the other roads, which are
to connect main thoroughfares to be
built of gravel. This plan when com
pleted will make all Of Lefore Coun-
ty's roads dry-roads and the main
lines of traffic practically everlast-
ing"
| know Of no such plan as this so
far as the Board of Supervisors and
Commissioners are concerned. In
your article you said the main traffic
way would be built Of a permanent
type of road either concrete or as
phalt. | take it that you mean the
road North and South through the
County, from Schlater west to the
county line, from Itta Bena west to
the county line. The balance Of the
roads to be built of gravel.
For your information and that Of
the public | will state that a road
from North to South through the
county outside Of the Humphreys
Highway is thirty FIVE miles, the
schlater road six and one third miles,
Itta Bena to the county line, tenmiles,
the Humphreys Highway from Green
wood to Shellmound, nine miles.
Now let us build permanent roads
either of asphalt or concrete fifteen
feet wide. The North and South, and
Schlater road, which is forty-one and
one third miles, cost not less than
S12,000.0O per mile, total s492.OOO.OO.
Build the Humphreys Highway from
Greenwood to Schlater nine feet wide
SIS, 10000 per mile total $49,50o.Oo, 1t
ia Bena Road to the county line fif-
teen feet wide with Hill Billy" grav
eI. (which / think win be satisfactory
to e5 per cent Of the people, 100000
per mile, s30,ooooO, total Of these
roads Of sixty and one third miles at
a cost Of s571,5OO.0o.
II a nine foot center concrete or
asphalt with gravel shoulder be built
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21

it would cost less, but not much. The
above figures are substantially corr
rect.
1t is true there is a powerful in
huence working and will be brought
to bear on the Board of Commission
ers to induce them to build this high
price road, but the people of this
county need two hundred miles of
roads. The question is shall we
build sixty miles or two hundred
miles, WHICH?
will say for the Board Of Super
visors and Commissioners that they
have no fixed plans, and that they
have spent great deal Of time in
investigating and have the interest of
the county at heart and will do their
duty to the best Of their ability, The
Board Of Commissioners expect TO
start building roads extensively in
April and | hope that within two
years LeHore County viii have at
least two hundred miles Of as good
improved roads as there is in the
world.
Yours truly,
j. l.. HALEY,
! President Board Of Supervisors,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
DRASTIC STEP TO LOWER COAL
COST.

Washington, Feb. 21--tBy Union
Associated Press)--Drastic regula-
tions designed to relieve the shortage
of coal cars and help to bring about
lowering of present high prices Of
coal, were put into effect today by
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
The regulation require return to ORR
ginal owners Of all cars as fast as un-
loaded and give the railroads ten days
to devise methods for relieving the
shortage in other types Of cars. Is
suanee of the order is a culmination
Of the investigation which the com
mission has been conducting for the
past several months and which was
attended by the representatives Of a
large number of roads and shippers
and by Department Of Justice Off
eials.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
URGE PROTEST AGAINST BEL
GIAN DEPORTATION.

New York, Feb. 21--(By Union AS
sociated Press) II he 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-
ton of Belgian workmen. A copy Of
the resolution adopted by the associa-
ton, has been sent to President Will
son.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
BATTERY OF LIGHT ARTILLERY
Is ASSURED FOR GREENWOOD
Meeting Last Night Success Fifty Men Enlist
edat Meeting and More Today-Plan Meet
ing With Endorsement of Business Men.

The mass meeting at the Business
League last night to organize q Bat
terry Of Light Artillery in Greenwood
was . success in every way. Fifty
Kmen enlisted at the meeting, which
number added to those already enlist
cd and the men now members of Nat
lonal Guard units from this section on
the Texas border who can be trans
ferred to the Battery, almost make
the required number Of 1873 men.
Enthusiasm was rife at the meeting
ast night. Several veterans of the
civil War were 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 thirty minute concert in front
oi the league building prior to the
meeting.
Major W. c. O'Ferrall, assistant to
the Adjutant General of the state,
Wno was present at the meeting last
hlght was very much gratifed over
me results secured. Major O'Ferrall
was stationed here for four and half
months while recruiting for the State
uuafds and made many friends. He
nas taken a great interest in the or
sanlaation of the Battery here and
states that the work accomplished at
'ne meeting is far better than he ex-
pected.
YEN ). R. Keesler took charge Of
'le meeting and in a few chosen
3ords told Of what the Battery con-
sls.s and advised each young man to
'sek enlistment. Gen. Keesler point
y 0ut that membership in the Battery
~ not mean war, only preparation
iOr war, and that if hostilities should
s0me those who were already mem
gers Of military organizations would
e made the commissioned and nom
commissioned officers while the re-
= ssu''s would necessarily have to enter
The ranks, -s
/ .en, Keesler then introduced Mr..
2, Baird, one of Greenwood's lead
a's business men, who stated in the
osginnlng y that he knew very little Of
y .ae organization Of the Battery
nough he thought it d very import
= s''s matter. He described the United
Ssa'es as juicy plumb just ready to
4 !. plucked. Mr.. Baird said that while
Ae organization of such a Battery
asis u would mean much to the town in
u way OF advertisement the organi-
!. sasl0n should be completed without
49, ~ POINT in view, those enlisting
ss,nAlng only Of the service due their
n Sun'ry' He concluded BY stating
=. .s' as an officer Of the Henderson
~ ~ Salrd Hardware Co., he was will
s s' Z see as many as two Of their
sSaag men go into the Battery.
wa1 n Y. a. Wilson, president Of the
Ign Banking Co. was next intro
81 ~ 81: Dy the master Of ceremonies.
a u wilson opened his speech with
4. n sal0sy Of past Mississippians, do.
mat this state had furnished
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
HOPES TO SETTLE SKATING AR
GUMENT.

Saranac Lake, N. Y. Feb. 2i--(By
Union Associated Press) Hoping to
settle the professional skating cham
pionship beyond argument, Cornelius
Fellows, has leased the Saranac Lake
rink here for two-day carnival which
began today, during which the great
est speed skaters in the world will
compete, Oscar Methieson Of Nor
way, popularly recognized as the
worlds champion, is entered for the
meet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
NEW 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,OOO,0OO to buy food for
distribution at reasonable prices.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
ALL BRITAIN FASTING.

London, Feb. 21--(By Union Asso-
ciated Press) All Britain is abstain
ing from food as much as possible, in
order to keep within the recommenda-
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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21

present last night is very gratifying
to those who have exerted 50 much
effort in behalf of the Battery and
they 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.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
WILSON HAS DECIDED TO ASK
AUTHORITY FROM CONGRESS-
Will Go Before That Body Before Adjournment
in March-BrOad Resolution viii Be Passed
Giving His the Power to Act.

ing the past few days, the Overseas
News Agency announces. The num-
Der included two armed steamers, the
Italian steamer 0eeana, the French
steamer Moventaux and the French
sailing ship Approdit
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21

COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Five Points Up,
New Orleans Fifteen to Twenty
Points Higher.

The New York cotton market closed
today showing net gain of five
points while New Orleans advanced
from fifteen to twenty points. Spots
at New York were off ten points and
nominal at New Orleans. No sales.
Both markets will be closed tomor-
row, Washington's birthday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
(Bv Associated Pressl

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 a
crime to import liquor into dry"
states.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
TWO THOUSAND
DIE IN WRECK
Berlin Days Fifty Killed Outright in
Rumania and Rest Killed by
Explosion of Munitions.
(BY Associated Pressl

Berlin, Feb. 2l-There were ap-
proximately 1000 persons killed or in
jured in recent railroad accident
near Chirurcha, Rumania, according
to 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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
REACH
SWITZERLAND
Score of COnsuls and Agents of U. S.
Government and Their Families
Have Left Germany.
(By Associated Pressl

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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21

Topeka, Kans, Feb. 2i--(By Union
Associated Press)- THE Kansas g.
Colorado Railway, part of the Mis-
souri, Pacific System goes on sale here
today. 1t is understood that a group
Of well-known capitalists have ar
ranged to buy in the system.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
GREAT RAILROAD
SYSTEM IS SOLD
Missouri Pacific Proper and the Iron
Mountain Auctioned-Court Sets
Minimum Price.
(Bv 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 $16,15O,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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
PERSHING HEADS
SOU.DEP ARTMENT
Formally Appointed to Succeed Cen
.eral Funston Today---Becomes
Effectively Immediately.
(By Associated Press

Washington, Feb, q General
John pershins was formally appoint
ed commander Of the Southern De-
partment today to succeed the late
General Frederick Funston. His APP
pointment becomes effective imnied-
lately.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
BONE DRY BILL
PASSES HOUSE
Vote Before Night Has Been Agreed
Upon--Makes Crime to Import
Liquor Into Dry State.

BULLETIN. Washington, Feb. q.
-(2:40 p. M,)--The Senate Amend
ment to the Postal Bill designated to
make Bone Dry those states which
have state wide prohibition laws, was
adopted this afternoon by the House
by vote of 321 to 72.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
IRON MOUNTAIN SALE TODAY.

st, Louis, Feb, 2i---(By Union Az
sociated Press The St. Louis, Iron
Mountain q Southern Railroad goes
on the block at foreclosure today.
The Missouri Pacific Railways is also
scheduled for sale at auction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
LARGE NUMBER SHIPS SUNK
{ By Associated Press

w
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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
FRENCH LIST PUBLISHED.

Paris, Feb. 2i--Between February
sixteenth and twentieth the following
vessels have been sunk it was official
Iy announced today: Minas, Skogland,
Giuseppe, Guido and the Rosala.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 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 commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
LEAVE FOR HOME SOON.

San Antonio, Feb. 21-It was an
nounced today that the Second Ar
kansas regiment would leave Deming
on March 2, for home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
PLYMOUTH PORT CLOSED.

NDy Associated PfeSS)
London, Feb, 2l---It was officially
announced that the port Of Plymouth
has been closed until further notice
to all ships except those of the Allies.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed Is to 20 up.
New York Spots l6.10--l0 off.
New Orleans Spots l7.19 Nominal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast
Mississippi--Generally fair tonight
and Thursday. Cooler Thursday in
north and west portion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-02-21

Prssidsnt Board Of Supervisors,