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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

FOR SALE A 20 IT. Gasoline
Launch with 2O-hor.e power double
opposed Badger Engine, canopy top,
Electric Headlight and Storage Bat
terry, and all other necessary equip
ments. If interested, see or write
owner. Gus Arps, Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19
CLASSIFIED ADVS,

Naturalization at once by
nice refined young lady, not afraid
Of work. Have had experience as
saleslady, stenographer and hotel
clerk. First-class references. Ad-
dress, Miss S., care of The Daily
Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

The government has discovered
valuable food for cattle and poultry n
waste at fish cannevies. Has anybody
got an eye open for some food for non.
lAttls and poultryi !.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

A pair Of blue silk pajamas figured
In a recent news story. Persons who
Usually scan the headlines In a news.
paper read this article from beginning
to end.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

LOST-A liberal reward will be
paid for the return Of a string Of
Pearl and Sapphire Beads; lost be.
tween residence and Theatre Wednes.
day evening. Mrs. May Aldridge.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

New England sooseberry bushes are
to be destroyed because they contrib.
ute to the destruction Of the white
pine, but who ever heard Of { white
pine piei
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19
A FOR REM
FLOWING OR HAULING
q 269.
sTRAYED OR STOLEN

From Morgan City, Miss, on De-
cember 10th, 1916, one small Sorrel
Mare, about 10 years old, with blaze
face and fax name and tail.
Information leading to her recovery
will be literally rewarded by notify:
ing D. FOX SWIFT,
Swiftown Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

LOST-Navy blue beaded Bag, on
Church Street, between Dewey and
Howard streets. Reward II returned
to 118 Mary Street or Phone 50. Mrs.
John Psttey.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

One problem which no one has at.
tempted to decide IL whether II there
are Inhabitants on Mars. they are 40
warlike rs our own belligerent planet,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Philadelphia club women wore vege-
tables as gems. Potatoes set In. plat.
mum would attract attention any.
where. ID"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Every now and then nm old. fashioned
trnin robher appears to show that not
all the American criminals have de.
generated into food corinOrantk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19
have TIRES
to TT your Car.
E. K. MYRICk.
I,
MEN.

Come in next Tuesday or
Wednesday and be measured for
your spring suit. A fine line to
select from and an expert to
measure you. Have your spring
suit or summer garment shipp-
ed now or any month during the
summer.
Fountains.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

II may he questioned. also. whether
the gain Of a few hundred yards on
the western front makes up for the
loss OF q nation on the eustern.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

What's in a name? Men on a light
ship III from ptomaine poisoning were
saved by a physician rushed to them
by a destroyer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

This country has nenrly three times
a. many telephones as Europe. hut
we need them. We're not too mad 10
Talk to one another In thls country.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19
Anybody can locate the heart Of 4
city. But where ts its soul?

: Some people are born great and
some are members of our first FAINT.
hes.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

When a womMn hns on a pair Of
nifty boots and nm extra high skirt. Il
really doesn't matter what sort Of hat
she's wearing. Nobody notices that.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Austria Il using paper as sub
stltute for c0tt0n. Still. the paper
collar isn't az objectionable for grand
dukes as the cellulOid kind.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

So many editors refer to this world
as "a vale of tears" there is the grow.
ing danger that some people may be-
lieve II.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

What's the use Of kicking on the
hight cost Of living when you can get
20 cents worth of steak for a half dol.
lar7
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Captain Koenig's account Of his trips
across the Atlantic merely strengthens
the conviction that tle submarine will
eve be n pleasure craft.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Army authorities will spend S13.WO..
WW on the signal corps and will then
be- prepared t." give the high halling
sign with the hest Of them r.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Along about this season there are
some millions Of men in Europe who
are wishing they hadn't raised them.
selves to be soldiers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light house keeping or two bed
rooms. Cheap. Apply No. sol George
St., or Phone 274.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

The multiple kick. the latest thing
in football: sounds as if 1t had been In
spired by congress.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Europe is beginning to make noises
that may eventually sound like a con-
tinent clamoring for peace.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Every once In a while somebody
you've always had a good deal Of
respect for turns up with q wrist
watch on.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

%TOothpicks have advanced q per
cent since ithe war. hut the need Tor
toothpicks has gone down as the cost
Of living has'k0ne M.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Some boon companions are such
slaves to the habit Of not spending q
cent that they never conquer II.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

What has happened to the old-fnsh.
Toned oleander that had to be taken In
every fall? j..
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

That new "silent typewriter" will not
he complete until 1t prints Invisible
type. i
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Arabia has formed a new kingdom,
with a new king and a new capital.
Now all It needs to be In fashion Is q
war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

In this sort of weather one loses In.
terest In the mystery of how the light
ming bug generates light without heat.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

Only those people are really happy
who never Try either to play the uku.
lele or to spell It.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

inherited wealth may be alright, hut
the man that earns his Is the n that
does things.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

The acme Of establishment II
reached on gazing for the first time ut
the picture of a titled parsonage.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

FOR RENT-On west Washington
street, two nicely furnished rooms
with connecting bath. Phone 881.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

The prpsant.hay's tales Of the sea
are heating the fiction writers to Z
finish.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

After 4 man has put his foot In his
mouth II IL natural that he should
have no more to say.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19
WANTED.

2 or 8 small sets of Books to keep
where my entire time will not be tax
en- up. / have a diploma from n OF
the best commercial colleges in the
South, and know l car do the work
in q thorough manner.
T. NJ. BILLINGSLEY.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

FOR SALE--A very pretty bunga.
low with modern conveniences, on the
Boulevard in Congress Heights. Part
Cash, balance easy terms. Apply to
J. L. Gillespie, this office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-19

WANTED-Position as plantation
manager; qualifications the best:
wages to be governed by results; best
references. S. M. Nolen, Silver City,
Miss.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
FINAL DRIVE
FOR FOOD BILL
Is UNDER WAY
Administration Leaders Want
Vote to Be Taken
Saturday
By Associated Press

Washington. July 5.-Food legis-
lation was considered to-day both in
the Senate and in the conference.
The Senate following it's holiday re-
cess resumed debate on the food
control bill and conferees continued
their efforts to reach final agree
ment on the food survey bill, already
passed by the Senate and House.
Senator Chamberlain was ready
when the Senate met to-day to be-
gin the final drive in an effort to put
the food control bill through. He
hoped to reach an agreement for a
vote Saturday or Monday. In case
some understanding cannot be
reached as to a time for voting, then
the Senator plans to offer his mo-
ton to shut off debate by invoking
the new cloture rule.
Delay in reaching a vote is due to
the fight on the amendment offered
by Senator Gore, which prohibits
the distilling of spirits. but gives the
President discretion to deal with
wines and beer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
Fat Men to Look Fatter
and Thin Men Thinner
if TaiIors Have Way
By Associated Press

Chicago, July 5.-Fat men will look
fatter and thin men thinner IL they
conform to the styles forecast for the
coming season by garment authorities
here for the convention of the Ma
tionel Association of Clothing Design
ers, which opened to-day. The scant
English styles are to be resumed, they
say, and suits will be patterned with
sharp, form-defining lines.
1t is also predicted that spring suits
in 1918 will be without belts, cuffs
or pockets, and that men will be com
PEELED to carry knapsacks or bags for
the belongings which formerly rested
in pockets.
Scarcity of wool is credited with
much of the responsibility for these
radical changes in style, and govern
ment orders for cloth conservation
have prompted economy In coats and
suits. The contemplated elimination
of excess pockets from mems clothing
will save approximately 10000, 900
yards during the year, according to
+. A. kieff. of Chicago, who presided
at the convention.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
Washington Believes
Chang Hsun May Have
Overplayed His Hand
BY ASsncfnfcd Prcrs

Washington, July 5.-The revolu-
tionary movement restoring the
Manchu dynasty to the throne of
China is not being supported by all
the military leaders of the North,
according to dispatches from Minis
ter Reinsch received to-day at the
State Department.
To-day's dispatches are not speci-
fed, but intimate that General
Chang Hsun, head of the govern
ment, has not met with whole heart
cd support among the leaders whose
support is absolutely essential.
With the whole South and part of
the North solidly against the I'M
perial restoration. the situation has
begun to clarity to a certain degree
and a cautious feeling is expressed
that Chang Hsun may have over
PLAYED his hand.
1t is thought possible that German
gold long ago withdrawn from in
dustIy into the banks may have
some influence in keeping the situa-
ton in confusion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
BOY WITH PERISCOPES "CLEANS''
IN GANG WATCHING SHOVEL

At the morning session to-day the
members of the Sons of Rest who are
supervising the excavating for the
cellar of the new Hotel Penn-Harris,
and who have been giving the steam
shovel very careful attention for the
past week, decided to petition the
contractors to cut one more hole in
the fence around the lot at Third and
Walnut. Congestion is becoming very
great at the two sightseeing holes
now in existence, and some OF the
Sons of Rest are sometimes compelled
to wait half an hour for a position
at what they are pleased to call the
front-line fence.
'Admittance to the Order of Sons of
Rest Is very simple and comes imme-
dlately following the newcomers
query. How are they going to get
that steam shovel out of there?" Once
a man has asked a charter member
this question he Immediately "he-
longs" and Is given the various grips
and secret signs.
1t was suggested this morning by
John Newton, of 2416 Market street,
that perhaps the steam shovel wound
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
WATER WORKS IN
NEED OF REPAIRS
AT ONCE--DUNKLE
Commissioner Declares Coun-
Gil Must Act; Situation Be-
coming Serious
CONSUMPTION GROWING
Big Pump Working Almost to
Capacity; Industrial Boom
Responsible

That Council must take imme-
diate steps to provide for repairs
and Improvements for the city water
works, was the statement made to-
day by Commissioner Samuel F.
Dunkle, superintendent of the water
department, who made report on
Tuesday, of a recent investigation
at the pumping station, filter plant
and reservoir.
Extensive repairs are needed at
all three places, he declared again
to-day, and the necessity for these
can not be questioned, the official
pointed out.
Unless something is done at
once, the situation will become ex-
lremely serious. am consulting now
with experts on the question of
whether we can use two old pumps
at the pumping station and wheth-
er one of the mains to the
reservoir is strong enough for addi-
tional pumping.
AT present the large pump being
used has a capacity of twelve mil
lion gallons of water a day. Only
the other day the amount pumped
was almost eleven and one-half mil
lions, very close to the maximum.
Constantly increasing use of water
by local industries and other insti-
tutions has developed a critical sit
uation which demands immediate
attention. 81
IF the repairs which are so bad
ly' needed are started now, 1t will
take several weeks at least to COM
plete them, as certain parts of the
system must be kept in operation at
all times. If Council acts at once
and provides for the increasing con-
sumption, it may eventually result
in reduction in water rates because
of the larger amount being pumped.
Regardless of this, however, it is
imperative that something should be
DONE" Commissioner Dunkle, con-
cluded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05

travel up the dirt incline over which
wagons now pass. when it's excavat-
ing is finished. Mr.. Newton was
laughed down by the Sons of Rest.
He was told that II wouldn't be long
now until the contractors erect a GIN
pole and hoist the wagons in ana QUE
of the cellar. This being the case. II
would seem to follow that the dirt
runway will be removed bodily by the
steam shovel. The operator of this
steam shovel was to-day made the
subject of many bets, the question
being how many times he moves lev.
ers In order to swing. the shovel body
clear around, lower the bucket, SCOOP
1t full of dirt, hoist 1t and dump IT
in the wagon. Some of the sons of
Rest were so lucky at the morning
session that they recovered what the
Fourth of July cost them yesterday.
An embassy representing the order
will walt on the contractors at 6 this
evening 10 request the cutting of the
third sightseeing aperture In the
fence. An enterprising youth to-day
cleaned heavily with a periscope by
which the Sons may peer over the
fence at any point
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
ENORMOUS SUM
is NEEDED FOR
ARMY EQUIPMENT
Great Amount of Supplies
Already Purchased For
Fighting Men
A M M U NITION HIG H
Manufacture of Arms, Cloth
ing and Other Necessities
Way Up
By Associated Press

Washington. July 5.-An idea of
the enormous cost to maintain
-smerica's fighting forces is given in
a statement issued by the Commit
tee on Public Information to-day
showing the relative amounts ex-
pended in 1915, when the country
was at peace, and to be expended
this year.
Subsistence, for instance. which in
cost of $9,S00,000, this year has been
provided for in the appropriation es-
Inmates at 100000.
Clothing and camp garrison equi-
page, which two years ago were had
for s6,500,000, will cost this year
$231. 100000.
Ordnance stores and supplies
which in 1915 were furnished for
only 100000. this year will cost
more than $106.00O.O00.
Manufacture of arms which in
cost more than $55.O00,000.
Ammunition for small arms which
in 1915 was had at $S75,000, this
year will cost s14S,000,000.
Transportation, which in 1915 was
furnished at 100000, this year
will cost S222,000,0 200.
Regular supplies, which in 1915
cost $4,000, 900. this year will cost
S1lO.000O0O.
For aeronautic $45O.OOO was ap-
propriated in 1915. while $4,000
600 already has been appropriated
for his year. This does not include,
of course, the administration big
aircraft program which calls for an
initial appropriation of s639, 900.
Among the items already pur-
chased are: 100000 blankets, 81
100000 yards of bobbinet, 2,O00,0 900
cots, 45,500,000 yards of cotton
cloth, 21,300,000 of unbleached drill
ing, 100000 pairs of shoes and IL,
$4,000 pairs of light wooden socks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
CHINESE ARMIES
Modified FOR
CIVIL WARFARE
Military Governors Prepare
to March on Pekin to Battle
For Republic
EXECUTE OFFICIALS
Chang Hsun's Attempt to Re-
organize Monarchy Rouses
Fighting Men

Tien Tsin. July 5.-A military clash
in China is imminent. The troops OF
Peking are showing signs of opposi-
tion to General Ching Hsun's dicta-
torship under the guise of a mon
archy, At the same time the troops
of Tsao Kun, military governor of the
providence of Chih-Li, are mobilizing
and preparing to proceed to Peking.
Tsao Kun's action followed an ulti-
matum sent to General Chang Hsun
giving him twenty-four hours TO
withdraw troops from Peking. Gem
eral Chang Hsun took no. notice of
the demand.
Executions and Imprisonment of
prominent officials have resulted from
the disturbed state of affairs. Treach-
cry and opposition to the Manchu res-
toration are given as reasons for this
action. Among those imprisoned was
Wang Shi-Chen, minister of war un-
der the republic. The executions al
ready number nine, among the most
CONTINUED on Page III
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
Owner johnson Willing
to Be Angel For League;
Farrell Calls Meeting
By associated Press

Syracuse, n. Y, July 5.-The
New York State League may take
on new lease of life tomorrow
night at the meeting of the owners
in Binghamton. George johnson.
owner of the Binghamton club. a
millionaire shoe manufacturer of
johnson City, has announced that
he has a plan to offer the league
members, that may save them.
This is taken to indicate that he
will extend financial aid to the
clubs although the exact nature of
his scheme is not disclosed. johnson
is noted for his philanthropies and
his coming forward as the angel"
or the league would not cause a sur
prise here. He recently gave the
Harrisburg club a guarantee of $500
when 1T was only entitled to 5000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
BAKER PROMISES
IMPROVEMENTS
in CENSORSHIP
Present Methods of Dealing
With Cable Dispatches of
Troop Moves Temporary
By Associated Press

Washington, July 5.-Secretary
Baker to-day issued statement ex-
planning the operation of the War
Department censorship over cable
dispatches from France dealing with
the American troops, saying the
present arrangements are temporary
and soon will be supplemented by 4
method that will not delay delivery
Pending the complete organiza-
ton of General Pershings headquar-
ters in France" the statement says,
with the arrival there of corre-
spondents accredited to represent
American newspapers the temporary
arrangements by which cablegrams
from France dealing with American
troop movements are transmitted to
the War Department here for distri-
button will be continued.
1T is in the interest alike of the
army and the newspapers to afford
certain reliance as to the propriety
of the publication of messages from
France. The arrangement is tempo
fCnnfinnnI ~, DoSuo
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-05
German Airmen Making Ex-
traordinary Efforts With
Poor Success to Find Out
What Is Going on Behind
Lines in Belgium
EXPECT BLOW TO
FALL NEAR ARRAS
Kaiser's Forces Lose Heavily
in Unsuccessful Effort to
Beat Back French ; British
Push Forward 600 Yards
in Land of King Albert
BY associated Press

With Russia proving that her
army, now rehabilitated, can strike
telling blows again, the entente
forces apparently are preparing 70
resume the forward movement on
the western front.
Notable activity is developing in
Belgium. Germany senses the trend
of things there without question, and
extraordinary efforts by her airmen
to find out what is going on behind
the British lines are reflected in
the official statements.
From all Appearances the German
f1iers are having poor success. Lon
don's report last night, for instance,
showed nine German airplanes put
out of action to one lost by the
British.
Expect Blow at Arras
That the British blow will fall
north of ArraS is the German eX-
pectation, according to General Won
Stein, the Prussian Minister of War.
He told a German Reichstag com
mittee yesterday that General Haig
apparently was preparing for an Of
fensive on a large scale in this area.
In this connection it is to be noted
that the British, in a local operation
last night, pushed their line forward
slightly on a 600-yard front south
west of Hollebeke, in Belgium.
General Petain, on the French
front, is bending his efforts toward
retaining intact all the commanding
positions his troops now occupy. The
latest German attempt to wrest con-
troll of an important sector on the
Aisne from him not only came to
naught with exceptionally heavy Ger
man losses, but the French in their
reaction took a salient near Cerney
from the Germans
Teutons in Warm Water
In eastern Galicia the Austrian
German forces are evidently in an un-
comfortable position at some points
as the Russians advance this week
This condition is manifested notably
at BrzeZany, where they have been
reported hemmed in on three sides,
and an attack was launched upon the
Russians there yesterday. Matters
were not helped by this move, how
ever as the Russians promptly broke
up the assault by their gunfire.
Attacks on the Russian lines fur
ther south, near Lipnicadolna. east OF
the Narayuvka, also were repulsed.
Signs of a Russian reawakening
appear in to-day's German official
statement 1t reports little movement
in Galicia but an increase in the ac-
tivities along the lines in western
Moldavia and eastward to the Danube.
In Mesopotamia the Russians, after
having driven the Turks out of Panj-
win. are attacking them in the posi-
tions to which they retired on the
heights south and west of the town.
where they are offering a tenacious
resistance.