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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
(By Associated Press.)

Cincinnati, May 9-The war has
given a new impetus to the campaign
against tuberculosis, according to the
report of DR.. Charles J. Hatfield, OF
Philadelphia, executive secretary OF
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis, read
here today before the general session
of the associations annual meeting.
The fight against this disease, DR..
Hatfield reported, would be put this
year on basis of intense effectiveness
never before attained. This, he said,
would result from the associations
cooperation in the campaign with the
Council of National Defense.
One of the chief goals Of the Amer
ican anti-tuberculosis movement had
been attained in the last year, the Sec
retary stated, by completion of the
establishment of active state organi-
cations in every state in the United
States. During the year field secretar-
les have assisted in the organization
or reorganization of state associations
in ten states. Organizations also have
been formed in Porto Rico the Philip
pine Islands, the Panama Canal Zone
and Hawaii, DR.. Hatfield asserted.
Another goal attained in 1915 was
the passing Of the 100000, 900 mark
in the sale of Red Cross seals. Al
present more than Is per cent. Of the
work of anti-tuberculosis organiza'
tions of the country is being support
ed, DR.. Hatfield stated, by the proceeds
of seal sales. It was reported that or
ganization Of school children known
as Modern Health Crusaders, organ
lied two years ago, was now on . firn
basis.
Miss Olmsted'1 Appeal.
Conserve the health Of farminl
communities" was the appeal deliv
cred today by Miss Katherine 0lm
sted, to Association. Miss Olsted
supervising nurse with the Wiscon
sin Anti Tuberculosis Association. Sh
urged that It was the patriotic dut
Of every state to provide public healt
nurses for rural as well as for cit
communities. :..s
"The United States does everythir'
in its power to safeguard and COZ
serve the health Of its fighting men
shs declared ~ u ~ inpOEtsn
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
BERLIN CLAIMS VICTORY.

Wy 1AEDVVI0EC0 : 1SO0'7 H01U
Berlin, May s,-German and Bull
garian troops have administered q
severe defeat to the Entente forces
in Macedonia, the war office an
nounces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
c,rpMAR1NEs ARE NEAR.

(By Associated -Press.)
New York, May9.-An officer on a
British passenger steamer arriving
hare today said that submarine was
SIGHTED "far west Of the submarine
zone. -.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENT ON west FR0M!-.cMoMSIAM! M / N
NAVAL, OFFICIALS ARE CONFIDENT
i ILROAT PROBLEM NEARLY SOLVED
r,ns of Naval Consulting Board Not Dreams
Saws Secretary Daniels Conference Held
at Washington Last Night

son today began work getting the
billion dollar appropriation for merch-
ant ships and sent for several Sena-
tors members of the Appropriation
Committee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
AVIATORS KILLED.
(Rv Associated Press

Newport News, May 9.-Victor
Carlstrom, aviator instructor here,
and C. A. R. Yepes, an army student
aviator, were instantly killed today
when their machine fell thirty-five
hundred feet.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
DESPERATE EFFORTS TO CHECK
BRITISH BEFORE LENS REACHED
hAAAAM
Germans Use all Reserves and Guns at Their
| Command Greatest Action of the War
Constantine of Greece, Declared Deposed.
AAAAAA

patch says that Nikolia Lenine, Rus
sian radical Socialist leader has been
missing two days. The dispatch says
nothing known as to Lenines fate.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK.
(Rv Associated PresS,)

(By Ass0clateu rress'J
London, May 9.-The Norwegian
steamship Kaparika has been sunk
by a German submarine says
Christiana dispatch today. Two men
were kill6.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

NOW FOR MERCHANTSHlPS
(By Associated Press.)
Washington, May 9-President Will
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
GROUND is RECAPTURED.

London, May 9.--Part Of the ground
lost in the vicinity Of Fresony on the
Arras battle field was regained by the
British last night, it is announced
officially.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

Why not lot The Daily Common.
wealth visit your home every after.
uooH1
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

Impure Milk is the only food OBJ
tainable for thousand fold more ba-
bies than are born with the proverbial
silver spoons in their mouths.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
BRITISH WIN BACK.
lBy Associated Press.

British Headquarters in France,
May 9.-Most Of the ground lost BY
the British in the vicinity Of Fresony
has been regained. The Germans are
barely holding Fresony village.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
Nrw work COTTON OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Mississippi-Fair and slightly
warmer tonight. Thursday probably
showers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

May 9, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood. Miss.
ror the n Hours Endiag ut I A. M.
Temperature: Highest 81 degrees
Lowest II degrees
At Z IN. :. 46 degrees
p,.c,n,tation .. 600 inches
River Stage,7 an - T.4 feet
Change in "A hours down OF feet
]. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
-
WHEAT PRICES
! STILL HIGHER
May Wheat This Morning at Three
Dollars and Seven Cents Stocks
ut New York Down. 4
lBy Associated Pressl

Chicago, May 9-At the opening to-
day wheat sold for three dollars and
seven cents to three dollars and eleven
cents bushel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

Why not let The Daily Commons
wealth visit your home sysry attsr.3
nooat I
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
NEW YORK. MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 80 to 81 down.
New Orleans Spots 1850.
Sales 4083.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

NEW GERMAN WAR LOAN.
Copenhagen, May 9.-The Berlin
Tageblatt says that bill will be in
troduced in the Reichstag within
few weeks for a new war loan.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
FLOUR
FIFTEEN FIFTY
Advance of Fifty Cents Barrel Made
at Chicago Yesterday-Family
Flour Fifteen Sixty.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, May 9-Bakers flour ad-
yyanced fifty cents barrel yesterday
and today was quoted at fifteen dollars
and fifty cents a barrel. Spring pat
ent flour and other family brands are
unchanged at fifteen dollars and sixty
cents a barrel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
CHINA NEARING
WAR ON GERMANY
Entire Cabinet Addressed Secret Ses-
sion of ParIiament-T0 Be Voted
on Thursday.
(Bv Associated Press

Peking, May 9-Premier Tuan CHI
iui and his entire cabinet addressed a
secret session Of parliament today
and urged the adoption of resolution
declaring war against Germany. The
resolution was referred to standing
committee for consideration Thursday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
STOCKS DOWN.
(By Associated Press)

New York, May 9-Prices on the
stock market at the opening today fell
from two to six points in virtually al
parts of the list. If
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

Take the Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

RADICAL LEADER MISSING.
Il (By Associated Press.)
London, May 9,-A Copenhagen dis
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09

II psy 10 advertise 10 tAis papss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
THAw STAYS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Governor Refuses to Grant Extradi-
ton Papers to New York.
(By Associated Press,)

harrisburg, Pa, May 9.-Governor
Brumbaugh today refused to grant
extradition papers for Harry Thaw
to New York City where he is wanted
for assaulting a Kansas City school
boy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-09
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
cu,cAco GRAIN MARKET.

Spots 1886 Sales 5000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
Don't Burn Grass and Leayes.

we do not have a surplus of fer.
tlllty in South Carolina, so why are
we so foolish as to waste valuable
humus by burning grass AMI av,
Planters will spend money tor ex-
pensive fertilizers, and yet they
could save part of it by taking care
OF these surplus vegetable foods
Florists and horticulturists gather
leaves from woods and groves and
convert them into high grade ferti-
iizers. These specialists realize their
value. The leaves are heaped up
and allowed to decay or compost.
Sod can also be composted by
being piled in a square heap with
the roots up and the grass down.
When this composts. which is usu.
ally in the spring after the summer
or fall that the sod was hes ped up.
the same Is used in place of ex-
pensive fertilizers. We have tons
Of this rich material all over the
State, still we prefer to spend money
on commercial fertilizers.
Have you learned that you can
get more value from commercial fer
tilizers when there is plenty Of hu-
mus in the land? You have no
doubt heard Of soils that are fer
tiliZer sick" These soils sre usu-
ally lacking in humus, or decaying
vegetable matter like the leaves
grass and sOds We have mentioned
They have not the proper medium
for the development Of the soil bac-
terra. These bacteria, as we'll as
the acids and gasses which they
produce, help break down the COM
mercial fertilizers and change them
into plant food that can be utilized
and assimilated by the growing
plants. Commercial fertilizers must
nave organic matter or humus in
the soil on which they are applied
in order to get the most cut of
them; in fact, when the sol lacks
humus, the use of n commercial fer
tilizer gives almost no increased re-
turn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
PHILHARMONIC CLUB RECITAL.
Charming New Years Reception Civ.
: en- by Music Club.

The New Year recital and recep-
ton of the Philharmonic Club was
held In the parlor Of the Elks' club
last evening with a large attendance
OF active and honorary members and
a.numher of specially invited guests,
The programme was most attractive
one and delightfully."- rendered. The
programme was rendered more in.
teresting than usual to the members
oy the presence of Mr.. Chester Glenn
Gardner of the Converse College OF
Music, and Mr.. w. B. .Doughtery, who
recently came to Sumter to reside.
AT the conclusion of the recital
cream and cakes were served.
Miss Louise Siddall. the presiden:
OF the club made the interesting an
nouncement that the chorus was pre-.
pairing to give sacred concert in
the near future for the benefit OF the
charitable organizations of the city.
The program was as follows:
Air de Ballet-Chaminade- H.
M. Stuckey.
When My Ships Come Sailing Home
'--Dorel-Mr. Maurice Randle.
Until-Sanderson Miss Eileen
Hurst.
Trilby Magic Lantern Suite)-God-
ard-Mr. Chester Glenn Garden. En-
core.
over the Billowy Sea-Smith--Mr.
w. b. Daughtery. Encore.
Hark, Hark, the Lark-Schubert
Liszt; Air de Ballet-Chaminade-
Mrs. H. M Stuckey.
Thy Dear Eyes-Bart.ett-M
Bruce lyman. Encore.
Impromptu in F. Sharp-Chopin-
Mr. l.. c. Noise. Encore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
TO WORK FOR STATE.
Ladies Who Have Been Given Assign
ments in EngrOssing Department.

Appointments Of expert stenog-
raphers and typists for the engross-
ing department of the general assem-
bly, were announced yesterday by J..
c. Townsend, chier clerk, who was
appointed to hold the examination by
Thomas II. Peoples, attorney general.
The examination was held December
22, there being 80 applicants for the
III positions. The applicants were
appointed subject to removal by the
attorney general. The engrossers
have been ordered to report for work
at the State house on the morning Of
January 8, at 10 o'clock.
The last general assembly passed
an act providing for the appointment
Of expert stenographers and typists
in the engrossing department.
The list follows: g.
Miss Mary G. Sledge, Chester; Miss
Cecile Mcintosh, Columbia: >. Miss
Mayo Rees, Wedgefield: c. r. Spencer,
University of South Carolina; Miss
FANNIE G. Wald, Orangeburg; Miss
Emily 8. Bellinger, Spartanburg;
Miss Virginia Simpkins, Edgefi aid:
Miss Helen Cannon, Florence; Miss
Elma Evans. Bishopville; Eugene Pol
lard. Greenville: Miss Sallie McMil.
Ian, Mullins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
RAILROADS PERMITTING DE.
LAYS.
Head of Trainmen Says Plan is to
Prove Expense of AdarnsOn Law.

Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. Wv. &.
Lee, head Of the railway trainmcn, in
statement issued here today charg-
ed that the railroads Of the country
are permitting delays to trains and
overtime which would not ordinarily
be permitted in order to prove the
enormous expense that would follow
obedience to the Adamson law. Mr..
Lee stated that whether The Supreme
Court declares the law constitutions.
or invalid. the brOtherhoods shall co.,
tlnue to work for the eight hour day.
1t was learned from all authorita-
tive source today that the general
chairman of the four brother,oods
Will hold meeting in Chicago jan
uary II to consider the situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
SOUTHERN BUYS ROAD.

Atlanta, Ca, Jan. 2.--Acquisition
or the New Orleans & Northeastern
railroad by the Southern Railway
company, reports of which have been
current since recent announcement
that j. p. Morgan & Co., had pur-
chased the English holdings in the
Northeastern, was confirm ed here late
today in statement issued by Presi
dent Fairfax Harrison of the South
ern and made public by Vice Presi-
dent H. w. Miller.
President Harrison's statement also
announced that in acquiring direct
ownership in the controlling stock of
the New Orleans & Northeastern the
Southern has parted with all interest
direct or indirect" in the Alabama
II Vicksburg railway and the Vicks-
burg, Shreveport & Pacific railway in
which the Southern heretof had
held a minority Of stock.
When the announcement was made
several weeks LAT the Morpa n
company had purchased the majority
holdings in the Northeastern from the
functions company, an English in
Vestment concern, it was understood
that the Morgan company was acting
for the Southern. The Morgan an
7 nouncement stated that the sale was
made by the English concern to assist
the British government in stabilizine
| American exchange.
/ The New Orleans & rtheasterr
operates from Meridian, Miss, to New
Orleans and is 2O2 miles in length
Its purchase will give the Southern
entrance into New Orleans over it.
own lines as well as direct snectior
with the extensive terminals of the
New Orleans Terminal company OF
which the Southern is sole owner,
The purchase price was not men.
toned in President Harrison's state
ment, but at the time of the Morgan
company purchase the English hold.
ings acquired were announced as
valued at $12,OOO,OCO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
DEPARTMENT ON CASH BASIS.
Commissioner Watson After Reseryin,
Emergency Fund Sends $4,000 {,
Treasurer.

The State department of agricul-
ture Is on q self sustaining basis az is
SHOWN by a financial statemen, issued
yesterday by Commissioner Watson.
The commissioners yesterday turned
$4,000 into the State treasury.
II am greatly gratified," said Mr..
watson, "at the showing this depart
ment has made this year. Hereto
fore. the legislature has made direct
appropriations for the department
and we have each year for several
years past paid these appropriations
back, and kept the department self
sustaining. This year the general as
sembly made only two appropriations.
agsregating $4,000. which had to I've
made by law. and authorized the oper-
alton Of the department with ITS adj
ded new lines of work from it's own
income, the balance above a safe
amount to provide continuity Of op-
Grafton to be paid into the general
account of the State. Under this au
thorization We brought the work of
the department to the, end of the
year with a cash balance on hand OF
$15.Gso, practically $4,000, after re-
paying the direct appropriations. u
have today. after carrying forward
Into the next year to safeguard oper.
ating expenses. as contemplated by the
act. the sum Of $3.50 to the credl.
OF the department, paid over to the
State treasurer to be covered into the
general account of the State, the sum
of $4,000 cash. Under the arrange
ment this year it has been possible
to do much greater amount of work
at a much less overhead expense, and
we have more than realized my ex-
pectations as expressed to the COM
mittees OF the general assembly"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06

years, and at times iecan!e 20 bad
would become uncenScinGs. ] have been
found m that condition many times.
Physicians did rot seem ta l.c ai.ie 10
40 me any good. | would becoms
weak and Tor days at Il time could do
no work Not long ago | sut q box
OF DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets. and
after using them found | had never
tried anything that acted in such a
mild and effective manner believe
l have at last found tie remedy that
suits my case"
Thousands of peorIc are sufferers
from habitual Constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger of this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures until serious i'll
ness often results. The advice of
all physicians is, keep your bowels
ciean," and it's good advice.
DR.. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold by all druggists, at rs cents a
box containing IS doses. If not
found satisfactory, your money is
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
RETURN To WORK.
Coneressmen Come Back Facing Big
Programme.

Washington, Jan. members OK
congress were ~returning to Washing
ton tonight from their Christmas holi-
day prepared to got down to hard
work On the accumulation Of legisia-
tion that must be dealt with before
adjournment on March 4. '''', ''t
With railroad legislation and n rev.
enue deficit confronting them as un.
usual Issues. the rank and Ole determ-
tined to labor with will to clear the
way Of routine business. particularly
appropriation bills. which must be
completed before the actual revenue
needs can be definitely established. Es-
Inmates on all these measures includ-
ing specially the extra heavy army
and pavy supply bills. are in hand.
giving the house ways and means
committee enough Information upon
which to frame revenue legislation at
once. /, m,a.,s :.
Appropriation measures will .ba
considered in the senate Immediately,
the Indian bill probably being tho
nrst taken up. while various commit
tees are engaged in paving the way
for copsideration Of railroad meae-
ures. . corrupt practices bill and 9TH
sr general legislation. The house,
which already has passed Ave appro-
priation bills. still has nine more to
work out. and will approach that task
vigorously with might sessions in
prospect for the near future.
Returning members who were re.
elected do not look on the talk of an
extra session with favor and declare
thsy are willing to work night ana
~ q avert one. e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
KILLED By TRAIN.
Florida Paper Gives Details of Deatl,
of BOyce Ramsey.

of BOyce Ramsey.
Deland News, December 27.
Sunday afternoon. at the crossing
at Beresford, BOyce Ramsey was
struck and instantly killed by train
NO. so going north.
The accident occurred just after
Ramsey had gotten his mail at the
postoifice and had started back to-
wards the packing house of Alexander
Baird. He was rather hard Of
nearing and did not hear the ap-
preaching train until it was upon him
and it was too late for him to get out
or the way. The curve a, this point
made 1t impossible for him to see.
he Jumped but was unable to clear
the track and the engine caught him
and dragged him fully 100 feet before
ne was cast loose. When picked up
life was gone. All the front Of his
hody was caved in and his legs hor-
ribly mangled.
Boyce Ramsey was about 20 years
old and was popular at Beresford,
being one of the best men in the en-
plOy of Alexander & Baird. He had
mother and brother in South Caro-
INA, to whom the body is being
shipped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
WOOL DEFEATS COTTON.


Six tattered and faded flags. three
of them, however, much more tat
tered and faded than the other three
have been dispatched by H. L. Beck
inspector of the Sixth lighthouse dis.
trict. to the Secretary of the Depart.
ment of Commerce, at WASHINGTON
The six flags had been used in max.
ing tests of the relative wearing dual.
tiles of wool and cotton bunting, and
the three which were in best condi.
ton were made Of wool. They were
less frayed. and the colors were do
cidedly brighter. Almost all of the
red dye had disappeared from the cot
ton flags.
The six flags were first bent to hal
yards and raised on the morning OF
June Is, last. and the test was COM
pleted six months later, when tn,
hags were forwarded to Mr.. Beck, by
him to be transmitted to Secretary
hc oitc ScIeCtcu IOf tnC
test was at Cape Canaveral, Florida
probably because very hot sun is moro
trying on dyes even than excessiv,
rain or cold. At s o'clock each morn
ing the flags were raised, and were
taken down again each night.
1t was hoped that the test. would
show that cotton fabric stood the tcs,
Of actual weather conditions almost if
not quite as we'll as wooden, for cot
ton is, OF course. much cheaper than
wool. The tests were begun after il
mad been learned that cotton had
been substituted for wool I'm making
Tags I'm other nations, but it is very
improbable that I'm the light of thu
experiment just ended the United
States government will make any
change in the material used by it.
Charleston Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-06
MANY PRISONERS MADE.
Nearly Six Hundred Thousand Dur
ing Year by Allies.

on the French front in France, Jan
2.-During the course Of last year,
according to authoritative figures, 49,
ooo Germans were captured on the
French and 10000 by the British,
while in Servia and Macedonia the
entente allied armies took 11,173 Bu:-
garians and Turks prisoner During
the same period the Italians made
prisoners Of 52250 Austrians, while
the Russians captured more than
100000 Germans and Austrians,