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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
DAILY COTTON LETTER.

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New Orleans, April president
Wilson will deliver his message to
Congress at 3 pm. today. It is con-
sidered certain that it will either bs
a declaration of war or that a state
Of war exists. With regard to the
market, the development of more
uniformly confident feeling over Sun
day found expression in remarkable
absence of selling pressure at the op-
ening this morning in the face Of the
peculiar action by Liverpool, where
futures showed at one time an advance
of S points, and declined suddenly ov-
er 20 points. A cable attributed the
break to a little selling in narrow
market during the lunch hour. I'm
favorable rains east of the river were
also the basis for demand. While
some rain occurred in Texas over Sun
day, it was mostly in the nature Of
passing showers and the situation is
not properly relieved yet. On the
other hand, rain was general over the
central and eastern belt. Opening
trades here were only a few points
lower. There was striking absence
Of pressure to sell which is the best
indication of greater confidence in
situation, as prices soon showed a
slight gain over Saturdays close. The
spot situation is unchanged.
J. F. CLARKE & co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
RANK TURMOIL
IN WASHINGTON
Paciists and Anti-Pacificists Be.
seige Official Washington in Ef-
forts to Influence Congress.
(By AS sociated Press)

(by Associated TreSS)
Washington, April 2-Pacifists and
anti-pasifists beseiged official Wash
ington today at the eleventh hour in
an effort to influence Congress to-
wards their respective views on the i'm
pending war with Germany. Street
parading was denied both by the po-
lice but the program of each called
for unorganized side walk professions
to the Capital.
simultaneously thousands of tele-
grams from all parts of the Country
poured in upon the Capital and White
House either for peace or urging
drastic action to uphold American
rights and honor.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
cECELIEs OFFICERS IN COURT.

(By Union Associated Press)
Boston, April Captain Charles A.
Polack, Of the North German Lloyd
Steamship Kronprinzessen Cecelie,
and forty-seven officers and members
Of the crew are summoned to appear
before the U. S. District Court today
to show causes why they should not
be adjudged in contempt for having
wantonly damaged the machinery of
the vessel while it was in the custody
Of the Court.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY HONORS.

Congratulations go today to: Pres1-
dent Nicholas Murray Butler Of Col
umbia University, New York, who is
prominently in the public eye because
of his opinion to Count Iyla Tolstoy,
son of the great Russian writer, who
was recently prevented from making
an address at Columbia University.
George H., reigning duke Of Sake
Meiningen and the oldest of European
rulers, 81 years old today. Ever since
his accession to the throne ne has de-
voted himself ceaselessly to the culti-
walton Of the fine arts.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
DRUGS WILL FIGHT FACTOR.

New York, April PA contest over
the will Of Alexander Young Pringle
began here today. Mrs. Pringle is
fighting the document because Mr..
Pringle bequeathed residuary estate
Of $5OO,OOO to his friend Mrs. A.
Booth. Lawyers for the defense de-
clare that the deceased left his wife,
Stella Anna Pringle, in 1903, because
shs was 4 drug aend.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
BIG TOBACCO PROFITS.

(By Union Associated Press)
New York, April 2-The Liggett &
Myers Tobacco Company today dis
tributed an extra dividend of per
cent. The net profits of the corpora
tion for last year were $8,416,814.
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MORE GUARDS TO
FEDERAL RANKS
Two Regiments of Infantry and One
Battery of Artillery Called for
Police Duty Today.
(Bv Associated Press)

Iby AsSoCldVeu IesSI
Washington, March RThe War
Department today called into Federal
service for police purposes the Sec
ond West Virginia and Fourth Vir-
ginia regiments Of Infantry and Bat
terry D Field Artillery of Virginia.
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and Senate will be heard from but
few believed that the opposition would
be effective. 1t seemed likely that
the week will be well advanced be-
fore such action is taken.
President Wilson's message has
been written and his appearslps be-
fore Congress is awaited on the Or
ganization Of the House. The bill
which is ready for presentation In
connection with the war includes com
pulsory military training and the ex-
tension Of large credits to the Enten-
tie Allies.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
MEXICAN CONGRESS MEETS.

(By Union Associated Press) o.
Mexico City, April PA prelimin-
ary session of the Mexican House Of
Deputies convened today. It is stat
ed that the meeting will have no in
ternational political significance.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
STORMS KILL
SIX IN STATE
Three Were Killed at Yaz00 City Yes
terday and Three at Ackerman
Scores Injured.
(By Associated Press)

Jackson, Miss, April 2-Six persons
were killed and more than score in
jured in storms which swept sections
Of this state yesterday. Three were
killed at Yazoo City and three at
Alderman.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Closed Twenty Eight to
Thirty Two Up, New Orleans
Twenty Eight to Thirty.

The New York cotton market closed
% to 50 points higher this afternoon
and the New Orleans market was up
2S to 30 points. Spots at New York
were Is points higher and unchanged
at New Orleans. Sales 754 bales.
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BALCH RUNNING INDEPENDENT
(Bv Union Associated Press)

(By Union Associated Press)
Kalamazoo, Mich, April 2-Re-
spending to an appeal from $500
workmen of this city, Mayor James
B. Balch is running as an independent
candidate for reelection at the polls
today. The Democratic convention re-
Gently refused to nominate him, fav-
oring Albert Ten Busschen instead.
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WILL DECLARE WAR.
(Bv Associated Press)

Washington, April. 2-Congress met
in extraordinary session today to de-
eide the question Of war with Ger
many. Sentiment at the Capitol ap-
parently was for a declaration of war
or declaration that state of war
exists. Pacifics in both the House
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
TAFT SAYS THAT
SOUTH Is READY
Former President of Opinion That
Entire Country Must Enter War
'Wholeheartedly."
(By Associated Press)

New York, April William H.
Taft returned to New York today aft
er what he said was his longest and
most strenuous journey taken since
he left the White House. He assert
ed that the people of the South and
Southwest are ready for war and that
the United States must enter into the
conflict "wholeheartedly."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
pAfKRONE OF HDlDENBURG LINE,
NOW ALMOST IN HANDS OF ALLIES
Evervthing Points to Capture of City by French
and British in Short While-Allies Control
Railroads Into the City.

Law stated today in the House of
Commons that the Turks in the battle
of GAIA, Palenstine, lost in killed g.
900 men. The British killed were 400
men.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
DETROIT WOMEN VOTE TODAY

(By Union Associated Press)
Detroit, April about 1000 wom-
en- have registered and are entitled to
vote today for school inspectors. A
third library bond issue Of $4,000, is
is also before the voters.
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lpv Associated Press

rb, British and French are knock
:. At the doors of st. Quentin, the
s..khone s of the so called Hindenburg
~ OF the four railroads leading
;nto ; the city two are in the hands Of
.ss H. Allies and the remaining two are
rrder the fire of their guns. Appar-
sntly the fall of the city is certain
and the assumption is backed by the
unofficial dispatches from front which
..v that the town has partly been
razed by the Germans.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
CHILDREN PLEDGE SUPPORT.
(By Associated Press)

Kansas City, April 2-Sixty thou
sand children here will assemble in
patriotic meetings, pledge their alle-
glance to the nation and salute the
Flag during the hour when Congress
convenes today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
FRENCH PATROLS ADVANCE.

(By Associated Press)
Paris, April 2-French patrols ad-
vanced last night to the German po-
sitions before st. Quentin which they
found held in force. South of Ailette
the French drove the Germans beyond
Vaux Aillone.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
PERSONAL ENCOUNTER.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April PA personal
encounter between Senator Lodge Of
Massachusetts, and Alexander Barn.
wart, Of Dorchester, Mass, in which
the Senator knocked down his oppo-
merit, occurred today in 1the corridors
of the Capitol. Barmwart called
Lodge a coward after he had refused
to vote against a declaration of war
against Germany and Lodge knocked
him down.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
DELIVERS ADDRESS TODAY.
lBy Associated Press !

Wy HSSOCIdIeu IeSSI
Washington, April 2-As Congress
assembled at noon President Wilson
practically decided to make his ad-
dress today, Immediately after the or
ganization Of the House, even if it
was deferred until late in the after
noon or early evening.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
AND AT CHICAGO.
(Bv Associated press)

Chicago, April PAT the hour Con-
gress assemblies the pupils in every
public school in Chicago today sang
patriotic songs and listened to ad-,
dresses.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
CLARK'S REELECTION CERTAIN.
(By Associated Pressl

by Associated FreSS)
Washington, April 2 Champ
Clark's reelection as Speaker Of the
House and Democratic dictation on
the committees was indicated today
before Congress convened at noon by
the illness Of four republican Repre-
sentatives and the enforced absence
Of another and the boiling Of three
more. All Democrats are counted on
for attendance and unanimous support
of Clark, numbering 214 members and
the attachment of four or five inde-
pendents.
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be entirely satisfactory. Furniture
manufacturers are reported to be sold
up. Paper interests seem to be ham
dicaped by slow deliveries. Electrical
supply companies report sufficient or
ders on hand to insure capacity opera
tions for some months. Wholesale
drug house and chemical manufact-
urers report very satisfactory busi-
ness. Prices have continued to ad-
vance and it appears that there il
scarcity in certain lines.
Climatic conditions in the past thir-
ty days have not been entirely favor
able. Generally speaking the rain
throughout the District was consider
ably less than the normal in both Jan
uary and February Of this year and it
is feared that this may have q bad
effect on the coming crops as sufficient
rain fall from now on may improve
agriculture conditions materially.
There has been little change in the
cotton situation in the Southern por-
tions Of the District. A very large
stock of cotton is carried in Memphis;
at this date approximately 355 thous-
and bales as compared to 245 thous-
and in 1915 and 211 thousand in 1915.
The largest part Of this stock 10 held
in the hands Of cotton factors who are
holding for higher prices and III -
ports Indicate that their position this
year is extremely strong. The fnoW-
ynent from Mcmnhis IN still handi
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
CROISILLES CAPTURED.
by Associated Press J

(By Ass0clated PfessJ
London, April 2-The British cap
tured Croisilles after a desperate de-
tense by the German, Reuters corre-
spondent reports. Longate and Doig-
mes were also captured by the British
and many prisoners taken.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi Probably showers to-
night and Sunday. Somewhat colder
Sunday in northern portion.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Apail 2, 1917.
Local Data, Greenw God, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at Z A. M.
Temperature: Highest 81 degrees
Lowest 49 degrees
At z .. m. 50 degrees
Precipitation : OS6 inches
River Stags,7 am 29.S feet, rising
Change -- W5 Ieet
Y J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
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REPORTS ON ADDRESS.


President Wilson's address to Congress will
be received in brief Bulletins tonight by The Daily
Commonwealth, which will be put on the bulletin
board in front of this Office. This service will be
free to the public and all are invited to be present
His address starts at eight o'clock Eastern time,
seven o'clock local time.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
WIDEN BRITISH WEDGE.
iRv Associated Press

British Headquarters in France,
April 2-The British today widened
tho wedge in the German line in the
region of St. Quentin, capturing Atilly
and Villecholes.
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GREENWOOD oRE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI


CHAMP CLARK WAS REELECTED
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE TODAY
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Democrats Control the House President Wilson
Will Deliver His Address Before Congress
This Afternoon.
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By Associated Press)
BULLETIN. Washington, April $3.50 p.
M) President Wilson will address the joint SEES
sion of Congress at eight o'clock this evening.
MRR AAA
CLARK is ELECTED.
By Associated Press
BULLETIN. Washington, April 2-(2:15 p.
M) Champ Clark, of Bowling Green, Mo-, was
today reelected Speaker of the House over James
Mann, of Illinois by vote Of 217 to 2O5. All Dem
ocrats present and four so-called independents
voted for Clark.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-02
MANY TURKS KILLED.

(By Associated Press)
London, April 2-Andrew Bonar
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
A Furniture Hint.

When wood is badly dented or
scratched it is often a problem to know
how to get rid of the marks. This is
quite easy. First of all fold a piece of
blotting paper at least four times. then
saturate with water, finally allowing
tne superhuous moisture to drip away.
now neat f1at-iron until it is about
the warmth required for laundry work.
Place the damp blotting paper over the
cent ana press firmly with the iron AS
soon as the paper dries examine the
mark. 1t will then be found that the
cavity has filled up to a surprising ex-
tent When the dent is very deep a
second or even a third application on
the lines indicated might be tried
Sooner or later even serious depresslons
can be drawn up. Repolishinp will,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22

Among the national advisers of the
organization are Rear Admiral Nathan
lei r. Usher, L. S. N; Major General
Leonard Wood, U. S. A.; James T..
Clarke, National Secretary Of the Con-
ference Committee on National Pre-
paredness; Henry l.. West, national
secretary OF the National Security
League, and Major General John F..
Organ, New York National Guard.
One Of the objects Of the Honor
Guard is to learn to do one thing SO un-
usually we'll that in the event of hos
tilities each member can be Of unusual
assistance to the government. The
members may choose the line to which
they will apply themselves and then
give it close study under competent in
struction. Among the things taken up
are telegraphy, operation Of wireless
instruments, motor driving for ambu-
lance service. first aid in hospitals and
homes, stenography. riding, swimming
and agriculture.
In the recent cold days members of
this organization, many of them driv-
ing their own automobiles, hunted up
the representatives of the National
Guard and the Naval Militia on guard
duty at exposed points and supplied
them with hot food and coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get at
the Cause and Remove It

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the SUBJ
stitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant, sugar.
coated tablets are taken for bad breath
by all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gen.
tly but firmly on the bowels and liver,
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any OF
the bad after effects.
All the benefits of nasty, sickening,
gripping cathartics are derived from Or.
Edwards Olive Tablets without grip
ing, pain or any disagreeable effects.
Dr.. F. M. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years of prac..
tice among patients afflicted with bowel
and liver complaint with the attendant
bad breath.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are pure
" a vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil; you will know them by their
olive color. Take one or two every
night for week and note the. effect.
lOc and 25c per box. All druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
Bouts at City Hall Tonight

Everything is in readiness for to-
nights bouts at City hall. The fighters
are in the pink of condition and are
waiting anxiously for the tap of the
gong. There will be large crowd on
hand because the fans have not forgot
ten the last bout of two weeks ago,
which had them right on edge. To-
nights bouts promise to be of the same
caliber and there will be plenty of
fireworks. The semi-final is causing
the fans to take notice and it also
promises a lot of action. 1t will be be-
tween Danny Lorraine, Augustus fight
ing machine, and Young Pooler of
Bangor. Nothing more needs be said
about this pair, as both are we'll
known to the fans. Spin Mcguire Of
Augusta and Johnny Ahearn Of Bath
will mix it for six rounds. According
to all reports Ahearn is some boy.
There will be another fast bout Harry
Sears will referee. Seats on sale at
Packard's Smoke Shop.-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22

The Augusta school department is
and pupils of the city which show the
actual cash value of high school edu-
| cation, as figured by the experts of the
| United States Bureau Of Education
| This circular states that every day spent
in school pays the child no less than
$500, and in proof of this assertion
they give the following statement:
"Uneducated laborers earn on the av-
erage $500 per year for 40 years, a
total of 100000. High school gradu-
ates earn on the average $1,000 per year
for 40 years, a total of $4,000. This
education required Il years of school
ing OF $50 days each, or a total of 216O
days in school. If 216O days of school
add $4,000 to the income for life then
each day adds $9.O2." And, they add
The child who stays out of school to
earn less than 50 day is losing money.
not making it," Very few children in
this vicinity are making SO a day, but
If they were it would only be neces-
sary for them to work 90 years of $50
days each, then they could loaf for the
next 20 years and have it all over tho
High school graduate working for his
$4,000 In 40 years. Figure it out for
yourself, nine cold. hard dollars a dav
for 20 years. We make it just s45. 900
Just the same, Willie had better stick
to his schooling at S9.02 per day. even
If the big out-of doors does call at this
time of the year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-22
WINSL0W

Miss Ruth Drummond returned
her sister Mrs. Roy Rayfuse of West
Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Lydia Newell after passing the
winter at the home Of her son II. S.
Newell has returned to her home at
Weber Pond.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle held an
all day meeting Wednesday at the
Congregational church parlors with
a good attendance A baked bean din
ner was served at noon by a commit
tee composed Of Mrs. Harry Norton,
and Mrs. j. j. Rainey. Considerable
work was accomplished.
Mrs. Arthur Winslow and Mrs.
Frank Rollins of this town and Mrs.
George Nose Of Waterville were hos
tesses Tuesday afternoon at card
party held at the Country Club of
Watervlle.
The food sale of the Free Baptist
church choir which was to have been
held on Friday is Indefinitely postpon-
ed.
The fire department responded to a
a chimney fire at the tenement owned
by Albert Ellis of Woodfords and oc-
cupied by Harry Allen. The fire was
cXtinguished by two chemicals
An all day meeting of the II. & H
Ladies' Aid was held Wednesday at
the Taconnet club house. Mrs. Web
Der and Mrs. Clapp had charge of the
baked bean dinner served at noon
The ladies are preparing for their
annual sale 6taprons, food and candy
to be held Wednesday afternoon, Mar
%. at the club house.
At the whist party held Tuesday
evening at the Taconnet club house
there were IS tables. The prizes were
awarded as follows:
For ladies-frst prize. Mrs. Oscar
l.. Webb; second prize. Mrs. ]. w.
West; BOBBY prize, Mrs. William Kin
near.
For men-first prize. William Kin
near; second prize. Walter Austin;
BOBBY prize, Oscar T.. Webb.