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The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13
WHAT WILL CUBA DO!

Cuba has taken a step of loyalty to
the United States in declaring war
on Germany Immediately after the
United States. What can Cuba do?
Cuba has an army in time of peace
Of 11,034. 1t has TO reserves, and it's
total war strength is 44,4O5 men. The
grand total of available citizens unor-
ganized is 449,42O.
The declaration of war on Germany
by Cuba and the fact that it has Of
fered 10000 men to the United States
show more vividly the loyalty of this
small country. The influence of Cuba
will go far to get into this conflict
the small republics of Central
America.
The position of Cuba is also an as
surance of more effective operation
for the United States navy and also
for the navies of the Allies. which
can from now on make their naval
bases on that island. Cuba. though
small, can do much for the cause of
the Allies.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

dents. Productive workmen whom the
country really needs, as well as those
who support dependents, can and will
be excused.
To oppose conscription now, when
we are at war, seems to me either to
oppose effective carrying on of that
war, or else to defend against draft
the selfish, the idle and the unattach-
ed. E. r. HEDRICK.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13
SAVE THE FARMERS

The action of the College of Agri
culture in excusing from school all
students in that division who will &c
at once to aid in the production OF
crops, with other similar moves
throughout the country, brings to at,
tention a phase of conscription which
should not be overlooked by the franz
ers of the Army Bill.
Conditions in Europe now, especially
in Germany, prove beyond possible
contention the Importance of a ma
tion's food supply in time of war. The
warning nations overseas made the
mistake of concentrating almost en-
tirely upon military problems, with
out providing adequately for food
production and distribution. Each
successive month of war brings home
the error more forcibly. This con-
dition must be avoided in this country
if the suffering and hardships of war
are to be minimized. BrOad-minded
men interested in agriculture have
been quick to give the problem of
food production in the United States
the careful consideration which it
demands. Such action as has been
taken at the University is but typi-
cal of a nationwide movement.
Give us more labor" is the demand
from farming districts all over the
country. The limiting factor in in
creased production either by in
creased areas or by intensified meth
ods is labor. In answer to this call,
young men are being sent to the
farms.
But of what use will it be if the
good work thus started is complete
ly frustrated by sweeping conscription?
Is it wise to take these young men
from the fields, replace their pitch
forks and hoes with muskets and sa-
bers. leaving the crops to grow up
uncared for and harvested wastefully.
if at all? Cannot this nation profit
by EurOpes lesson, and devote all
reasonable effort to mobilizing the
food supply before an actual shortage
pinches?
Any conscription measure should
spare the nations bread supply.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13
DECISION EXPLAINED
Attorneys Give Scope and Effect Of
Supreme Courts Ruling.

Concerning the scope and effect of
the recent decision of the State Su-
preme Court in the Columbia Tele-
phone Case, McBaine and Clark, at
torneys for the telephone company,
made the following statement today:
THE Supreme Court decided %
that the rates of the company are fair
and reasonable; Cd that the interme-
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

Uncle Sam has left his seat in the
neutral grandstand and has gone to
bat in the war game as a pinch hit
ter. The hope is that his timely crack
VIII break up the game. which has
been drawn out too many innings
now
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

Loyalty and patriotism mean more
than the mere planning of what you
are going to or would like to do.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

The United States is planning war
in billions of dollars. Peace at any
price" seems to have been changed
to war at any price"
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

The crowned heads of Europe start
ed this war. Serve them right il
they were finished by it.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

was agreed that the rates of the COM
pany were not too high, but on the
contrary are reasonable.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-04-13

"The opinion was written by Cor
missioner ]. T. White and concurraa
in by all of the judges.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
MATINEE PARTY AND LUNCH
EON.
From THURSDAYS Dailv)

Quite an enjoyable matinee party
and luncheon was given yesterday aft
ernoon by Mrs. A. Weller, Mrs. A.
Silver, Mrs. Simon Hyman and Mrs.
Robert Herman, complimenting the
following visitors to our city: Miss
Thelma Brode of Memphis, Mrs. l.
Goldberg, of Memphis Miss Ida Cohen
of Chicago. Mrs. F. Pepperman of
New, and Miss Berthe Scott of Green
vile, Miss, and Mrs. Sam Levin, of
Chicago. Besides the honorees, there
were "a local guests present.
After witnessing Marguerite Clark
in "The Fortunes of Fiji" at the Green
wood Theatre, the merry party re-
paired to The Crumont to enjoy a
most sumptuous luncheon which had
been prepared for the fair honorees
by their gracious hostesses.
The tables were decorated with
beautiful red carnations, and each
honoree was given a bouquet of red
carnations. 1t was a lovely affair,
and each guest feels indebted to the
popular hostesses for such a pleasant
afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
MULE STEALING GALORE IN
VICINITY OF SIDON. ;
(From Thursdays Daily

(From Thursdays Daily
Hon. Douglass Robinson, one of ST.
don's prominent citizens and planters,
informs The Daily Commonwealth
that seven mules have been stolen re-
Gently in that vicinity-the last two
having been taken from DR.. w "
burdens plantation, for which a re-
ward is being offered in an ADVERTISE
ment published in ..nis paper.
Mr.. Robinson asks us to request the
officers and citizens generally of this
and adjacent counties to be on
the lookout for these thieves and re-
port all suspicious characters who may
be seen in their respective commune
ties.
There must be a band of these
thieves throughout the country, as we
have heard of quite a number of mules
and horses being stolen in different
sections of the State during the past
several weeks. =
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
Suffrage News and. Notes
Edited By MRS. MONROE MCCLURE
my cleaning brings me sheaves from many a field,
Where stronger hands have wrought"

The Fourth Miss District FEEDER.
alton has declared unanimously for
suffrage.
Miss Orr, president of the State
suffrage organization. was a delegate
and introduced the resolution and
spoke to it. The following night she
spoke at a public meeting of the Fifth
District Federation at Pontotoc; and
the Fifth District also declared unan-
imously for equal suffrage. On the
22nd, Miss Orr spoke at a public meet
ing in New Albany, in the Fourth
Congressional District, with the re-
suit that two strong leagues will be
formed, one of the older women and
one of the younger women, the lat
ter under. the leadership of Miss
Blanche Rogers, to be more of a study
club.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
l. l. & c. WILL ENTERTAIN ALL
FORMER. STUDENTS.
(From Saturdays Daily

L q 0N
The faculty and student body of the
l. l. & C. extends a most cordial in
~vitation to all former students of this
College to be their guests during the
Annual State Teachers Association,
which will be held in Columbus, Miss,
May 3-5.
All trains will be met and enter
tainment will be provided or the Col
lege campus in Shuttuck Hall. We
regret that, in as much as this insti-
tuition has no fund for entertainment,
a minimum att of $1.OO a day will be
charged.
Please notify at your earliest con-
v~enience, Miss Gladys G~unter, Chair
man of Entertainment Committee,
stating when you will arrive in Column
bus, so that rooms may be assigned
and notices of assignments may be
sent out.
MILDRED SPURRIER,
President of Senior Class.
NELLIE BORDEAUX,
President Junior Glass.
MINNIE DRYE M'WILLIAMS,
President Of Sophomore Glass.
MARGARET HOLIDAY,
President of Freshman Class.
SARAH FRANCES ROWAN,
Faculty Representative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
NEW BOOKS AT THE GREEN
WOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY.

(From Thursdays Daily
When a Mans a Man, Quick Action
Second Choice, Hilman.
People Like That, Wonderful Year
Testing of Janice Day, Wildfre.
Girl Philippi, Lions Share.
Nan of the Music Mountain, Pru-
dence Say So.
Agony Column, Second Blooming.
From the House Tops, Rainbow's
End.
Under the Country's Sky, Harbor.
Three Pearls, Short Stop.
Young Pitcher, Kazan.
Romance of a Christmas Card, Old
Ben.
Emmy Louis Road to Grace, Rivals
For the Team.
Georgiana of the Rainbow, When
the Sandman Comes.
Penrod and Sam, Ny Friend Jim.
Boy Scouts in Trappers Camp, Blue
Bonnet in Boston.
Blue Bonnet Ranch Party, Blue
Bonnet Keeps House.
Don't forget the story hour at 2:30
every Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Nc
Geoy has very kindly consented to
take charge of this work. She is most
ably assisted by Mesdames Smith
Dickins, Warner Wells and Will Har-
per.
Every mother should appreciate
these opportunities and send the Git
tie folks" for one hour every Satur-
day afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
A LOVELY BRIDGE PARTY.
(From Fridays Daily

Mrs. Sol Stern entertained the
Thursday Bridge Club in honor of
Mesdames F. Pepperman, Sam Levin
of Chicago, Berthe Scott of Green
vile, l. Goldberg and Miss Thelma
Brode of Memphis.
There were five tables of Bridge.
The first prize vas awarded to Mrs.
Robt. Herman, and the consolation to
Mrs. A. Kantor. Each visitor was
given a prize. Then they were invit-
ed into the dining room where a love-
ly three course luncheon was served.
The table was beautiful with pink and
white carnations for its c~enterpiece.
A pink and green color scheme being
carried out every where.
Mesdames J. L. Gillespie, Sumter
Gillespie and w. H. Ashcroft have re-
turned from jackson, where they at
tended the State Sunday School Con-
vention.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
JUNIOR CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.

(From Saturdays Daily
The Junior Christian Endeavor So
ciety of the Christian church has re-
Gently been organized with about
twenty members and the following Of
ficers:
Mrs. J. S. Williams, superintendent;
David Sinclair, president; Allen Kim
brouth, vice-pres.; Estelle Mamell,
sec'y; Marmaduke Kimbrough, treas;
Maryetta Turner, chairman lookout
conn.,; John Young chairman social
CON-; Miss Alice Hicks, chairman
prayer meeting conn.,; Emery Quarles,
chairman flower com.
The Junior Endeavors of the Pres
oyterian and Episcopal churches, and
Junior B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist
church and Juniors Of the Epworth
League M e. Church are cordially in
vited to meet with US every Sunday
afternoon at 4 P. NJ. xxx.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
THE "AFTER EASTER DANCE"
(From Saturdays Daily

tFrOm saturday Dally)
One of the largest and most enjoy
able social functions of the season
was the After Easter Dance" given
by the young men of the Elks Club,
complimenting ths Married Ladies
Cotillion Club on last evening. Quite
a number of out-of-town guests were
present and about rs couples were on
on the floor.
Dancing was INDUCED in until about
one o'clock, when these gallant hosts
invited their guests down to the base
ment where a delicious salad course
was beautifully served by a committee
from the Kings Daughters Circle.
Punch was dispensed during the ev-
ening by Mrs. Bruce Brown and a
bevy of pretty girls.
The Big Six Orchestra furnished
the music for the lovely occasion,
which is pronounced one of the most
brilliant affairs ever given in the
Delta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

T. c. CARROT and son, Greenwood,
were in the. city yesterday. The deal
which has been pending some time be-
tween w. P. Hammett and Mr.. Gar
rott was finally ~consumated, whereby
Mr.. CARROT purchased Mr.. Hammett's
residence at Owens and the Wilson
place, in all about 100 acres.-Lexing-
ton Advertiser, 18th inst.
y I. X = X
Mr.. John Erskine had the misfor-
tune to break his arm yesterday while
cranking his car.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

There are questions arising today
that require for their solution the
help of all moral forces. CHI,
r finding this out.
The Federal CouncI,, IF Churches Of
Christ i n Ame-~.ca held its convention
IN 81. luis in December. 1t resolved
significantly that "Women should have
equal wages for equal work." and ex-
pressed itself that "The Church has
been backward in the woman's cause"
according to the commission, which
concludes:
SIN the present relation of the
sexes, due in part to the elimination
of tn movement for the freedom of
women, concident with the economic
changes of the war, we urge that the
churches lend their aid to the women;
that they use their utmost endeavors
to protect the home and to safe guard
those women, particularly those girls
who go out from it into industry; that
they stand for the principle of equality
of recompense where there is equal
service, and for full freedom of en-
into the worlds work; that they
reinforce the spirit of chivalry TO-
words women under these changed
condition"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
INFORMAL TEA TOMORROW EV-
ENING.
lFrom Tuesdays Daily

(From Tuesdays Daily
In honor of the visiting delegates
to the Auxiliary Council of the Do
cese of Mississippi, now in session in
this city, an informal tea will be given
tomorrow afternoon at five thirty
o'clock at the palacial residence of DR..
and Mrs. T. R. Henderson. The mem
bers Of the ladies' societies of the 9TH
err churches of the city are invited to
attend.
Tomorrow night is General Mission
airy services and will be held at the
church, by Rev. R. w. Patton of India
nola. DR.. Martin of Yazoo City, and
DR.. Smeed will also take part in the
service.
The services tonight will be conduct
ed by Rev. Joseph Kuehnle. The pub
lie is most cordially invited to attend
all of the services at the church dur
ing the meeting of the Council.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
HERSH-MOORE.
From SATURDAYS Daily

(From Saturdays Daily
Miss jeanette Hersh, of Memphis,
and Mr.. E. NJ. Moore, proprietor of
the Court Square Grocery Store, and
a very prominent young mar in this
city, were quietly married last Sunday
night in Memphis, at the home of the
bride. Mrs. Moore is the sister of
Mrs. J. A. Caruthers and has visited
her sister at her home on East Market
street several times. She was very
popular here and made many warm
friends who will welcome her with de-
light to this city. In Memphis she
has host Of friends and is very pop
ular in social circles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore returned today
from their honeymoon trip to New
Orleans, Hattiesburg and other points
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

"We believe in the principle of WON
an suffrage, because we believe that
it's exercise will produce better cities
in which to live and rear ones chill
dren. In every city questions of edu-
cation and public morals stand upper
most in the civic life. We believe
that woman's influence is, on the
whole, one of educational and moral
uplift, and that it should rebound to
the benefit of our cities o only in
counsel, but with sure effectiveness at
the ballot box.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
(From Mondays Daily)

J. B. Webb, manager of the Green
wood Lumber Company, of Greenwood,
Miss, was in Memphis yesterday plac-
ing lumber orders for his plant at
Greenwood. Mr.. Webb recently deliv-
cred a splendid address before the
Lumberman's Convention in Memphis.
and is considered one of the most sue
cessful young men in the retail lum-
Der business in Mississippi. He is a
native of Tennessee, and is we'll known
in Memphis.-Commercial Appeal,
18th inst.
MI. G. M. Grimes, of Atlanta, Ga,
is in the city arranging for a big auc-
ton sale of residence building lots of
the Madison Jones Additions to Green
wood which will take place under the
direction of the American Land Co.,
on Wednesday, April 25th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

State majectic Lookout Mountain lifts
her head and declares: "My women are
Voters"
Acknowledgement has come as the
generous gift to the Southern men
who reside upon the mountain, rep
resentative lawyers, doctors, and bust
ness men whose Offices are in the city
OF Chattanooga. 1t has come without
direct petition or supplication on the
part of the women, the amendment
having been drawn by Hon. James H.
Anderson, a member of the City Coun-
Gil, and put through the Legislature
by Mr.. Speaker Crabtree and the 9TH
er members from Hamilton County.
Lookout Mountain is the home of Miss
Margaret Hamilton Erwin, President
of the Tennessee Equal Suffrage Asso-
citation, who has given many years
of her young life to the struggle for
the ballot in that State.
Gov. Rye signed the bill with a gold
pennused by Miss Ervin's grandfather,
DR.. j. w. Weston, a member of the
Senate, 1s41-6l.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
A LOVELY BRIDGE PARTY.
(From Tuesdays Daily

(From Tuesdays Daily
Miss Blanche Hall was the charm
ing hostess on yesterday afternoon
with a bridge party, complimenting
her house guest, Mrs. T. C. Cartwright
of Denver, Col, who was formerly
Miss Bird Shankle, of Hollondale,
and this thoughtful hostess had a few
Of her old Greenwood friends to enjoy
with her, the afternoon together.
Two tables OF auction bridge were
arranged for these congenial friends
and after the game, delicious ice
cream vas beautifully served.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

BY a vote of BAL to 60, the House
of Commons on March % registered
its approval of the proposed franchise
reforms, including suffrage.
The great feature of the debate was
the frank acceptance by ex-Premier
Asquith and Andrew Bonar Law,
Chancellor of the EXchequer, of WON
ems right to vote as a result of their
war sacrifices and services. Other
old opponents also declared themsel-
YES converted.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
APPROACHING NUPTIALS.
(FrOm SATURDAYS Dailv)

(From Saturdays Daily
Mr.. and Mrs. S. f. Jones announce
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of their daughter, Elmer, to Mr.,
John Maury McIntyre-the wedding
to take place in May at Me First
Methodist church in this city.
The Daily Commonwealth joins the
many friends of this popular young
couple in extending them hearty con.
CALCULATIONS in advance of their happy
union of hearts and hands.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
(From Thursdays Daily

Mr.. Leroy Perkins goes to Clarks-
dale on business tomorrow, but will re-
turn Sunday and resume his work here
IN the interest of the Modern Mauso-
leum Company to be erected at the
I. o @. F. Cemetery.
= = x y x
Messrs. J. F. Russell, Whitney Smith
and Robert Smith went to Clarksdale
yesterday morning and brought back
several cars in the afternoon for the
Overland Greenwood Company.
*****
Mr.. Harry T. Mathews, manager of
Barnhart Brothers & Spindler, Type
Founders of St. Louis, was in the city
today on business and made The Daily
Commonwealth a pleasant call.
****
Mr.. James Lear, a student of
Sewanee University, is spending the
weekend with his sister, Mrs. Charlie
Jones, on East Church street.
y * i + *
Mr. J. R. Bingham and daughter,
Miss Francis, were here from Car
rollton last night-the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. T. Spivey.
(From Fridays Daily -
Mr.. H. Y. FRASER was in the city
from his Mill Place plantation home
this morning. He reports that his
children, who were in the automobile
collision the other day, are up and
about, and that neither of them were
injured to amount to much, but his
car was completely demolished in the
! collision.
Mr.. Sam Baikin was here from
Schlater yesterday and made Thu
Daily Commonwealth an appreciated
call. Special attention is directed tx
his advertisement in this paper o.
mules and saddle horses for sale.
DR.. w. w. Burden, of Columbus, wa
in the city today returning home from
a business visit to his plantation a
Sidon. The Daily Commonwealth &C
knowledges the pleasure of a call from
him while here.
y $685.
Judge A. McC. Kimbrough of thi
city and Mr.. w. P. Kimbrough of lit
!Bena, left yesterday evening for a fe,
; days business visit to New Orlean
and to Gulfport and Biloxi.x
* * 4 x <
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

Mrs. C. l.. Workman, nee Miss Lil=
lie Mae Coleman, Of Little Rock, Ark,
is the guest Of her parents, Gen. and
Mrs. s. r. Coleman on River Front.
She will be at home several days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
KINGS DAUGHTERS CALL MEET,
ING.

(From Tuesdays Daily
There will be an important call
meeting of the Kings Daughters to-
wednesday, afternoon at 8
o'clock. Every member is urged to be
present,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

A telegram from Mrs. Harriet Tay-
Upton states chat the Ohio Su-
preme Cour haS decided the East
Cleveland case in favor of the suffra-
gists.
This means that municipal suffrage
is now possible in all charter cities.
and Ohio women consider it an even
greater victory than the gaining of
presidential suffrage.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18

Iowa Joined the suffrage procession
during the past week, when the Parker
bill, providing for a referendum vote
on the constitutional amendment for
equal suffrage, was passed by the
House, March 90, by a vote of IS to
20.
A week before it had passed the
Senate by a vote of 35 to Is.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-18
(From MONDAYS Dailv)

(From Mondays Daily
Mr.. and Mrs R. b. Dorman left
Saturday for Houston, Tevas, where
they go to attend the Hardware Asso-
citation which meets in that city this
week.
DR.. and Mrs. n. Riddle have RETURN
ed to their home in Dublin, Mas. after
visiting in the heme Of DR.. and Mrs.
c. N, D. Campbell.
t
Misss Sallie Liddell spent the week.
end with relatives in Carrollton.