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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
gIRST SELECTIVE DRAFT LIST
CALLED FOR LEFLORE COUNTY
mMRhEm
Rs Men to Appear August 9th, 7th and Sth-Hour
Set for Each Man to Appear, in the Order
Drawn.
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M - "a "a - w

The following named persons are
ss,eby notified that, pursuant to the
n Of Congress approved May IL,
,qt7 they are called for military
.sryiee Of the United States by this
Local Board
The serial number of each person
/, shown below. They will report at
tbp Office of this Local Board for
obvsical examination, at the Court
porse in Greenwood, Mississippi, on
Nouday Tuesday and Wednesday,
August 9Th 7th and 9th, at the time
aesipuated above their names.
Any claim for exemption or dis
,barge must be made on form which
NAV be procured, or the form Of
which may be copied at the office of
the Local Board, and must be filed at
The Office of this Local Board on or be-
fore the seventh day after the date
Of posting this notice.
Your attnetion is called to the pen
slties for violation or evasion of the
selective Service Law, approved May
1Sl9l7, and of the Rules and, Reeu-
lations which may be consulted at this
Office,
7 C. GARRoTT,
G. S. PATE,
DIR. w. T. MATHEWS,
Local Board Lefore Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
DEADLOCK BROKEN.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, August THE dead
lock between the conferees on the food
bill was broken today. A complete
agreement was reached when the Sem
ate conferees yielded ,consenting to
strike out the amendment providing
for congressional committee To sup
ervise war expenditures.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
(Assoeiated press)

With lines in greater part advanced
from two to two and one-half
miles including ten captured towns
with thirty-five hundred prisoners, the
result of the first days offensive, the
British and French spent last night
consolidating their positions, heavy
rains hampering further operations,
Should the allied forces push much
further to the eastward they are
bound to shake the security of the
German coast line Advices from the
entente capitals lead to the expecta-
tion that the offensive viii be contin-
ued indefinitely, the French especially
having made great preparations. On
the French front the Germans launch
ed an assault this mroning between
AyocQurt and Hill 304. Only a few
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
PRICES TO BE ADVANCED.
4 sano;sf fad praseA

Chicago, August Local tobacco
retailers announce that after August
sixth there will be material advance
in prices, and that the cutting down
of excessive coupon features will be
put into effect in some of the cities
where the largest tobacco stores are
located
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
RUSSO-RUMANIAN
ARMIES ADVANCE
Ninety Eight Guns and Fifty-Five
Hundred Prisoners Are Reported
Captured.
fAssociated Press)

Petrograd, August IA Jassy dis
patch says the Russio-Rumanian ad-
vance between the Cassin and Putna
valleys has resulted in the enemy los
ing ninety-eight guns and forty-five
hundred prisoners. The enemy front
for distance of sixty kilometers was
broken to a depth Of from seventeen
to twenty kilometers-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

Speaking Of the wraft, some Of the
managers, perhaps, now that their
stars may be grabbed off by power
that Is even more despotic than organ
lied baseball, willget a taste Of how
their own draft has been working on
the smaller fellows,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
PROMINENT MEMBER OF |. W. W.
HANGED FROM RAILROAD TRESTLE
Frank Little, Member of l. w. w. Executive Com
mittee, Lynched at Butte Called Soldiers
'sUncle Sans Scabs i'm Uniform"
nahnnEn
Ea E ~ w. pa Pa
"a M va M "a Pa

Butte, August Frank Little, a
member of the executive committee
of the / .W W., who .tooksa prominent
part in the recent labor troubles in
Arizona, was taken from his boarding
house and hanged from railroad
trestle by band Of masked men this
morning. In. .arecent speech here Lit
tie referred to the federal soldiers as
"Uncle Sans scabs in uniform"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

BILL UP TODAY
Senate to Vote on Measure at -Four
O'Clock This Afternoon--Drys
Claim Majority.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, August 1.-The nation
wide prohibition legislation is sehedul-
ed to come up In the senate today for
final action, with the outcome appar-
emily in doubt. The dry leaders claim
TO have sufficient number of votes
pledged to insure the adoption Of the
resolution, while the leaders Of the
wet faction hope to be able to defeat
the measure. The senate has agreed
to begin voting on the amendments
and the resolution itself at four o'clock
this afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
BRITISH GUNS
POUND GERMANS
Crew of German Battery Replaced
Nine Times and Guns Five Times
During Engagement
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, August According to the
report of correspondents great ma
jority of the British troops engaged
in the latest assault on the German line
on the western front were English. A
few companies Of Scotch, Welsh and
Australian troops assisted. AS re-
suit of the terrible pounding by the
British artillery, it is reported that
the crew Of one German battery was
replaced nine times and the guns FIVE
times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
CHARGES FILED.
ASSOCIATED Pressl

Austin, August Charges designed
to form the basis for impeachment
proceedings against Governor Fergu.
son were filed in the House shortly
after convening Of the called session
today. All persons entering the cham
ber were searched for Are arms,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
SINKS AMERICAN
STEAMSHIP
Montana Sunk by German Submarine
twenty-five, Survivors Safely
Landed.

London, August 1.-The American
steamship Montana was sunk BY q
German submarine on July thirty-fist
According to latest reports twenty
two survivors have been landed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
BRITISH-FRENCH FORCES MAKE
ADVANCE ON WESTERN FRONT
Capture Ten Towns and Thirty-five Hundred
Prisoners Offensive Expected to be Main
tanned Indefinitely.
Ea sz sa Va va n

advanced elements Of the French line,
however, were reached by the Teutons,
French fire stopping them short there.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

Of the crop July twenty-ffth, being
70.3 per cent normal. BY states the
crop condition is, Mississippi, 73; Ar
kansas, II; Tennessee,Ht
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
Associated Pressl

Washington, August This years
cotton crop forecast issued today by
the Department Of Agriculture places
the yield at 11,949,000 bales Of five
hundred pounds each. The forecast
is based upon the estimated condition
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
CONSOLIDATED POSITIONS.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Paris, August i-~After the magni-
flcent success Of the French and Brit
ish troops in Belgium yesterday, the
entente armies during a heavy rain
storm succeeded in consolidating the
positions captured, the French war
Office announced today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

Philadelphia, August l--From mid
night to noon today there were twenty
six additional deaths due to extreme
heat reported, making a total Of thir..
ty-nine in two days,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
ADVANCE IN COTTON.

New Orleans, August IA rise of
about one cent pound, or five dollars
bale, followed the government cotton
report today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Cotton Market Closed 72
Points Up Today and New Or
leans 80 Points.

Both in New York and in New Or
leans tn ecotton market closed up to-
day, 72 points in the former and 80
points in the latter. Sales 1865 bales.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

New York, August 1-.-Reports from
all sections of the city today place
the number Of deaths traceable to heat
at fourteen, with one hundred and
Ieighty-eight prostrations. High tenn
Iperatires continue.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
J. II. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.

FOR SALE--Rent and Share Com
tract Blanks; apply Daily Common
wealth Office,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
OPENING DELAYED.
Associated Pressl

IASsOclaLeu FTeSs1
Washington, August delay in
preparing the National Guard mobili-
zation camps will postpone the open
ings about two weeks, it is announced.
E@ ~ EN Em IA M wa ER W. Ea
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
FIF'TY-NINE
DIE WITH HEAT
One Hundred and Eighty-eight Pros
trations From Heat Reported in
New York.
j j(Associated Press)

Chicago, August | Twenty
deaths attributable a heat have been
reported during the, last twenty-four
hours.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

Pittsburg, August -Four deaths
ea4ly today increased the heat death
toll here to twenty -four, with intense
heat continuing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

FOR SALE Prcfnissory Blank
Notes and collatefAl Blank Notes;
apply at Daily cuMmonwealth Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

CYPRESS SHINGI ES
for sale, For prices phone ftta Bena
Exchange 1916, or write
c. G.. NICHOLS.
Ewiftown, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
WILL DEFINE POSITION,
yAttJ n.A

AhS1DNiaANh 1908
Washington, August 1-~0flicial re-
ports from Argentine says that eoun-
try is expected to define its position
in the world war within two days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
GREENWOOD COTTON RECEIPTS.
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Mississippi = Generally fair We'd
nesday and Thursday, little change IN
temperature.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
or AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Aug. /, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at 7 A. M.
Temperature: Highest 96 degrees
Lowest 72 degrees
ATTAIN. "A degrees
Precipitation 600 inches
River stage,7 am ~ feet
Change in "a hours fall D. 4feet
J. II. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

1917 Isaac Gordon, Morgan, c.
1859 Jerry Labley, Morgon, c.
43 George H. WALL Minter City, W.
2181 P. Montgomery, Greenwood, c.
1903 Willie Brown, Greenwood, c.
/ To Report at 3 p. IN.
l1548 P. Z. Nelson, Greenwood, W.
1864 O. Mcqueen, Shellmound, C.
| 1906 Tom Jefferson, Money c.
! 924 Arron Smith, Schlater, c.
! l2455 ALI Williams, Greenwood, c.
2501 James A. Dent, Itta Bena, W.
3471 Henry c. Switzer, Swift, W.
420 j, Washington, Minter City, c
| 1014 Jonas Crawford, Money, c,
| 1178 N. Baxter, Shellmound, C.
!514 Ben Gavin, Sunny Side, C,
2374 John Thomas, Greenwood, c.
433 Will Red, Minter City, c.
1929 w. Williams, Shellmound &C.
2945 Sam Sanderson, Itta Bena, c.
5000 Bennie Dallis, Morgan, C,
10 B. M. Crawford, Minter City, W,
2725 Ike Green, Itta Bena. c.
2783 Jack Hume, Itta Bena, c.
2756 David Hernt0n, Quito, G.
TO Report at 4 p. m.
2993 Anderson Thomas, Itta Bena, 6.
1045 Frank Hemphill, Money, G.
1881 Horace Glover, Money, c.
17O5 Flemings Arnold, Greenwood, c
3149 Nathan Harris, Sidon, G.
3540 J. Ross, Swiftown, c.
1881 Amos Williams, Shellmound, c.
1856 Lonnie Aikens, Greenwood, G.
487 Ed Buck, Highlandale, c.
1882 Dennis Perry, Shellmound, c.
5000 Jerry M. Pratt, Sidon, W.
1928 Floyd West, shellmound, c.
1s47 Oscar Duckiner, Greenwood, c.
1877 Barney Gould, Schlater, c.
3546 S. L. Sherman, Swiftown, C.
lao Howard Doiety, Mintef City, c.,
2599 Gus Bridges, Itta Bena, c.
I1536 A. /. Mitchell, Greenwood, W.
1922 Jerry Hardy, Greenwood, c.
1862 George Spencer, Berelair, c.
To Report at 5 p.' m.
| 1928 Steven Baskin, Greenwood, C.
280S Malachi johnson, Itta Bena, c.
1858 Dan Knight, Gladys, c.
ITO Mack Butler, Greenwood, c.
1895 Solomon Jefferson, Jr. ,Money,c.
2247 G. A. Phillips, Greenwood, G.
2o11 William jackson, Greenwood, c,
(432 Douglas White, Minter City, c.
l3285 Torse Brewer, Morgan, G.
2719 Quitman Cooley, Quito, E.
1868 Hallin White, Macon, 6.
1862 Bolton Smith, Itta Bena, G.
is r. Y. Fleming. Minter City, W.
ls52 Winston Beckwith, schlater, W.
927 selman Spann, Schlater, {.
1858 Philip McGehee, Sidon, 6.
14s4 T, /. Johnson, Greenwood, ".
1880 Willie Brown, schlater, G
1851 Willie Brooks, Greenwood, G.
sol Noah Sims, Sunny Side, 9.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1917.
To Report at 9 a. m.
| 3024 Dan Watson, Morgan, G,
1922 Percy Weeks, shellnaound, G.
.l1l46 James Thomas, Money, 6.
l11O3 Will Norflett, Whaley, G.
4 2319 Mack Simpson, Greenwood, c.
| 1925 Eddie L. Crisp, Greenwood, ".
/ 2479 George Young, Greenwood, G.
SOC Ed Lee Spear, Highlandale, 6.
E1s2 Dock Griffin, Minter City, {.
.l1771 George Burney, Greenwood, c.
l513 Arthur Gadsden, Highlandale, 9
4e Al. H. Womsley, Minter City, W
1920 Willie Edwards, Geren, 6.
3232 Charles Williams, Sidon, W.
1851 T. M. Witherington, city, W.
| l1n99 Tom Morton, Whaley, {.
Ilo55 Bennie Hasley, Greenwood, 9.
32os Will Robinson, Sidon, g
l244t Dan Williamson, Greenwood, {
2749 Orange Harris, Itta Bena.
TO Report at 10 a. m.
262s Andrew Bush, Itta Bena. c.
1885 Earl e. Turner, Greenwood, v
223 Malachi James, Minter City,
! i-7TT1 /, =, a.s..I -. 80 pa -
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-08-01

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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04
NOTICE

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of member
of the County Court to fill the un-
expired term of Milton Adkins re-
signed.
| stand for better schools, better
and more bridges and good roads,
and if elected will giTe my time
and best attention to secure all OF
the above and work for the best
interests of the taxpayers of the
7th Civil District, and to that end
l respectfully solicit the support OF
the voters in the 7th Civil District
ST KIMBLELL,
Deer Lodge.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

A family reunion was held at the
home of Mr. and Mrs John D Kreis
on Christmas Day. This is the
first time in ten years when the
family have been all together. The
day was enioyod to the fullest by
all the membeiy7 of the family. A
bakers dozen (13) sat down to the
reunion Christmas dinner, 1t goes
without saying that one and all
enjoyed it to the full. May the fam
lily have many more reunions with
out one vacant chair is the hope
and wish of their many friends and
the Morgan County Press.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04
MORGAN CoUNTY'S NEW
SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS

Mr. Ernest r Williams who, on
Monday last was elected to the office
of Superintendent of EducationN,for
Morgnn County by the County
Court in session at Wartburg, is
young man of sterling qualities, and
fine educational and executive .abil
ties, and will execute the duties of
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

Miss Sadie Ramsey returned
from a visit with home folks at
Banner Springs Monday to take up
beI work as teacher at the Central
High School.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04
HIGH SCHOOL FOR DEER
LODGE

. / Z y
A large and enthusiastic number
of Deer. Lodgeites composed Of y
Weidemann, u Goad, Mat Dos
scbeidss S SeIf and Others
motored - 94r town to attend
meeting High School
Board and solution giy-i
ing. Deer Lodge 5 igli School Of
nine months. The advantages and
growth Of Deer Lodge was forei-
bly, presented to the board and a
list of over 90 prospective pupils
were named and after due delibera-,
ton it was unanimously resolved
to vote funds for High School at
Deer Lodge.
No portion of the inland county
is showing such a steady growth as
Deer Lodge and a high school viii
prove of inestimabIe worth to the
9th, eth, sth and portions OF the
18th Civil Districts,
It is hoped Prof johnson, late
county superintendent Of schools,
will be chosen as Principal, as he is
a teacher of unquestionable merit,
and has host of warm friends in
Deer Lodge &ho viii welcome bin
and aid him in every way possible
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

Milton Walker, the original
printer of Oakdale, was mixing
with the crowd around the coodt
house here Monday. He is the
same old Milt. ....-
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

r gu1ar services will be held at
the Baptist Church Sunday next
morning and evening.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

Disciples of the Lord must fol-
low the pathway directed by the
master. Follow in his footsteps.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

tBf VA A MA ct'ad y ttss tsatf n. s4s
Enow father time has lifs as lSa
Einl sxiseanse III becomes our dlslgy'
TO ourselves and the coming gggnera4
|tion Ia chow our appreciation Of
the en5oyment and convenience
we new Possess. Thereby fixing
for tntAlfssc nerations a stan4 w
fos sSstiAs w. BOT down.
,iihis beingSthe Centennial Year
why not make it memorable In the
history of our county.
J. Why not this year convert the
Morgan County Fair into the Mcr-
gan County Centennial Exposition
conducted on the same plan as@the
Tennessee, centennial of 1896. Max
ing exhibits. of everything prodDc-
ed in the county that is of use to
mankind.
The Coufay9 is divided into
twelve districts. Let each district
make a generalexhibit, also a rival
exhibit. This should create amin
terest in all progressive districts of
the county.
This Centennial could continue
one or two weeks, as the people
think best, thereby making it a
period of general home coming for
all Morgan county people.
d, E. COOPER.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

What Morgan County farmers
need to raise, more wheat, more
cattle, more sheep, more hogs, and
less dogs.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

the Office In a business like man :
llsa and @sli have no debts to pay
az favorites tbsaid. En- his school
work he has shoWa these qualities
~ y gagl B
..a unity
fei . III lea Il record from
I 1ssli arges of the dutie s
Of his office, and sye feel assured.
tsfsey vs notbede disappointed.
lial,ls was sJof5E .1ltis
nun i IS years ago and after gradna-
ting at the scho here attendend-
n the school at Grand View and
tkss spent = year at Maryville. He
then Attended Emory & Henry Coi4
legein VirgSnls, where he studiad
for three years.
On his return home he took up.
the occupation of teaching andshas
been very successful,
A year ago he was married to
Miss Edith Kreis, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs John Kreis of Knoxville.
Mr. Williams has entered upon
his duties as Superintendent of Ed
ucation for Morgan County.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

~ The Christian Endeayor Society
will meet atSthe Baptist Church
next Sunday evening unsler the
leadership of Miss Matte CLARK.
Are you Evading' Moral Issues?
Matt. u: 20-30 will be, the subiects
This will be the month"; conse
ton meeting. All msmgs IRE
urged to be present. s.Ss
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

Prof J G Webster of Coalfied,
favored the Press with a call Mon.
day last.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

The County Court Room was
crowded with IN interesbetl audi-
enoS duaig the sessiona of the
ContSy
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04

Its now Superintendent of Edu-
cation Ernest WILLIAMS.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04
-
Miss 1d%Zumstein returned to
Maryville last Sunday.

Bruno Schubert had business i'm
Oakdale Tuesday night. ~
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04
A Big Week
FOR g.
Morgan Co.
It's 100 Anniversary Should
Be Fittingly a.
served. wing.

Morgan County Press,
Wartburg, Tenn.
Dear Editor:
The County of Morgan having
been organized just one hundred
years ago, (1Sl7). l think it be-
hoves the good and energetic peo-
pie of this county to celebrate this
the one hundredth anniversary of
our county. We owe it not only
10 ourselves and the present gener-
alton, but to our forefathers andthe
future generations to come.
Unfold the pages of history and
CLEAN therefrom the strugges, hard
ships, dangers and priyations our
forefathers were forced to undergo.
in preparing for us the liberties
and enjoyments we today possess.
Take for an example the pike
roal system now tnder construction
the mode of travel, the educational
adyantages isaI.g sish< II.
49, NJ IL ssgj fss,i n n h which fla3sy5
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-01-04
QT@W@TGg@@~ ~WS9S9SYS9 "a
Local and
Personal
@AaA@A@@M~A ~ARMAMM
It's 1917 now.

A touch of nature makes all men
akin. r."
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-11-16
POLICY on COLLECTING INV
WAR TANTS

The commissioner Of Internal rev
enue. la an address before the acad-
envy Of political science. ~ Philadel-
phla has outlined the attitude ~ his
bureau towards the collection ~ the
war taN-the greatest tax levy ever
undertaken in the United states. lie
recognizes thu magnitude 81 this re-
qulsitlon apou the treasure ~ the peo-
pie hat cites the purpose az the moi
serious 10 which the republic ha
ever been devoted and that the need
for every dollar Of return Inc under
the law b. the need 81 continued na
tional existence ie also recognize.
the necessity 90 retardIug ur die
turbing a. little az possible the ecY-
homie forces "a operations ~ pra
duction and distribution H- never Dee
fore more imperative than now 90
promises hat while the policy is 'o
collect from every citizen the rt.
amoun this Is 20 he dome with ga
least possible disturbance 60 husiue.
aud Industry
Attention b. called 1t The commit
aioner to the announcement ~ the
seCrrtarf - the treasury lust month.
thai ne would appoint certain per
SUR as excess-prodi- udviserr 60 a..
sist the commissioner 81 Internal rev
enue Go construiug the provisions Of
the sct and the commissioner -n''
that these will b, men 90 high stand
Ing as economist aud directors of
business and that thc5 VIII bring
the administration the viewpoint II
the taxpayer boo recognition - the ao.
ospted Necessity 81 treating special
conditions ia o. special nay
Another agency o. cement 600 n'i.
mate association ~ huslne-s and GOV
.rnment In the adminisfratiou 81 enc
measure. b. to he the super.
visor 81 business 'o-upeTaiioH. 90.
task viii be "a keep in touch wen
,be hubble and collec' nnd assimilaie
the department business sugFrr-
ions and also 10 diffuse iuterprcia
tio,ss ~ the Law and b. regliationt.
la an iuformal way he IL 90 create e
nationwide organization % cooper
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-11-16

was scaled. at Washington with the
seal OF the swedish minister. II was,
therefore. ~in,ioiate and immune noia
investigation BUT when the trunk ar
rived In New York. certain members
Of the swedish consulate broke the
seal, in order that they nigh, open
the trunk and place various documents
In a.. HAVING done 20. they used the
consular scsi for reseaiing At Halt
fax. when the British authorities were
investigating Won Bernstorfrs baggag
they found this trunk and as y had
only "a consular seal upon a.. hes
Opened Sc. Notwithstanding the earn
ct protest made by Won BernsiorN
and others The British authorities
then admitted thai if the trunk WIS.,
sealed with the seal u the minister
from sweden az Washington, 1t would
be inyiolate. hut asserted INA the
consular seal ala mo-, Civ immunity TO
q. According ~ the British represent
there was CONSERVATION at
washington when 10 was learned that
this trunk had been opened and Us
contents carefully examined
Many were the revelations which
this examination furnished Not all
OF them. not eve nthc greater part 90
them, have a. yet been made public
By the secretary ~ state. tie may
deem BE- eNpodisnt however. 10 disclose
certain other sensational information
tho examination ~ ihis trunk
has furnished.