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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
BITTER FIGHT
IN THE SENATE
No Quarter Will Be Given in Struggle
With Republicans Over Revenues
and Preparedness.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 24-Democrats
of the Senate, after a conference with
Secretary MoAdoo today, are deter
mined upon fight to the finish with
the Republican minority over Revenue
and Preparedness legislation. They
practically decided to hold Congress
in session from now on even to the
extent Of holding through Sunday,
March fourth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
SEVEN DUTCH SHIPS ARE SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINES TODAY
Cargoes and Vessels Valued at More Than Eleven
Million Dollars May Cause Break Between
Netherlands and Germany.
(By Associated Press)

Nine steamships were today report
ed sunk by German submarines. The
total tonnage is approximately 37,-.
500 tons, making the days bag the
second greatest since February first.
The record since February sixth is
56,763 tons. In military operations
there have been few important devel-
opments.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
AMERICANS ABOARD.
(By Associated Press

Washington, Feb. 24-The sinking
of two more vessels by German sub
marines with Americans was reported
to the State Department today. In
both cases the vessels were warned
and the Americans landed safely.
The vessels sunk were the Norwegian
steamer Skrim and bark Blenhem,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
wilson HAS ONLY A WEEK NOW IN
WHICH TO GO BEFORE CONGRESS
! co,ornment Officials Have Little to Say Since
Meeting of Cabinet Yesterday-Will Ask
Authority to Act as, He Sees Fit.

days cabinet meeting officials are u.s.
ually reticiert.
Temporary excitement caused yes
terday by news that an American
Missionary was lost when the French
liner Athos was sunk was allayed to-
day when it was learned that the ves-
sci was used as troop transport and
was conveyed by destroyers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HoNORs.

concentrations = 60 today to:
. Arthur Pearson. noted English
s.'paper I, and magazine publisher,
= years old today. IS
!. sOnn Henry (Honus) Wagner, we'll
tsday -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
RAIDER IN THE
INDIAN OCEAN
Japanese Paper Says Armed Merch-
.ntman Has Destroyed Two Brit
ish Steamers Recently.
(By Associated Press)

Toxic, Feb. 24-Nichi Tiche an
nounced that an armed merchantmen
il raiding commerce in the Indian,
Ocean and had sunk two British
steamers southwest Of Colombo.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
CRISIS CHANGES NEWARK AUTO
SHOW.

Newark, N. j., Feb. 24-(By Union
Associated Press)-Because of the
acute international conditions, the
annual Newark automobile show
which opened today had to be trans
ferred to the Palace ballroom, as the
use of the First Regiment Armory
here was denied the automobile show
management.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24

COTTON GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
Little Change in Markets at New
York and New ORLEANS During
Trading Today.

There was little change in the cot
ton markets today, New York closed
three to ten pointsFup and New Or
leans two to four ub. Spots at New
York were Is points up. No sales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
ELEVEN MILLIONS LOSS,
(By Associated Press)

Wy fiSoOCIdCeU TtSoJ
New York, Feb. 24-The destruc-
tion Of Dutch ships by German sub
marines reported from London involv-
ed the loss of vessels and cargoes val
ued at 100000, according to an
estimate made here today by agents
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
WAR TAX INCREASED.
(By Associated Press)

(by ASSOc1aCeu PTeSSJ 3aIa IN h
London, Feb. '24-The war taxation
in Germany increased 20 per cent.
in the budget presented to the Reich
tag yesterday by Finance Minister
Won Roedern, according to an Amster-
dam dispatch. He announced new
war credit of $4,000, 900 marks.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
MATTER GROWS SERIOUS
lbYl Associated Pressl Y

(ByI Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 24-The tremen-
dous destruction Of Dutch shipping
IN the last two days is regarded here
as the most acute phase Of the inter-
national situation. 1t is regarded as
bringing nearer the probability Of a
break in the diplomatic relations be-
tween the Netherlands and Germany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
CAUSES CONSIDERATION.
(Ru A Assnciatad Pracsl

The Hague, Feb. Reconsideration
was caused by the announcement to-
day Of the torpedoing and sinking by
German submarines of seven Dutch
cargo vessels.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
CHANCERY SUMMONS.
State of Mississippi.

State Of WlSSlSSlppl.
To Elijah Levere, unknown:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the Coun-
ty of Lefore in said State, on the
4th Monday of March, A. D., 1917,
to defend the suit in said Court Of
Katie Levere, wherein you are defend
ant.
This oath day Of February, Al D.
1917.
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
INCREASE BRITISH ARMY,
* .ME (Qxy Acsoc;o%nI D,nuoA

London, Feb. "a The army esti-
mate issued today provides for an
army Of 100000 men, exclusive Of
India. An additional navy estimate
calls for $4,000 officers and men,
bringing the total naval personnel to
100000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
SEVERAL GET
THE SENTENCE
Fifteen Dollars in Gold Hidden in Ad-
vertisements Will Be Divided
Among Winners.

"Fifteen Dollars will be found at
the well known optometrists, Delta
Optical Company"
Was your sentence, composed of the
superauous letters, in the page of ad-
vertisements which has been running
in this paper all of this week, like
that? If SO you may call at this Of
fee next Monday, Feb. 26, 8 to IL a.
M, and get your part Of the Fifteen
Dollars in gold offered for the correct
sentence. You will notice that the
words "Your part" are used, for there
was more than one correct sentence
submitted. Following is a list Of
those who submitted the correct SEN
tence.
Miss Mary Langan.
VIM. Sanders.
J..P. Broadstreet,, Jr. va,
Tom J Mccoy.
Quite a large number Of replies
were received to the puzzle which
closed at noon today, as was announc-
ed in Mondays paper. It was also
announced at that time that the SEN
tence and the name of the winner,
or winners, would be announced in
todays paper.
Some very original answers were
received, some that would have
brought a smile to the face of
Sphinx, for instance, money will be
found under tel. pole, cor. Walthall
and Car. Ave-"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24

determined largely by developments
in politics.
J. F. CLARKE & co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
SEVEN OF CREW KILLED.

(By Associated Press)
London, Feb. "a - The British
steamers Grenadier and Trojan Prince
have been sunk. The captain and six
men of the Grenadier were killed.
The remainder of the crew was land
ed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
February, "a, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at A. M.
Temperature: Highest 50 degrees
Lowest SO degrees
At Z a. m. 81 degrees
Precipitation 0.G0 inches
River Stage, Tam 22.4 feet, falling
Change - s. feet
j. II. STEPHEN,
.. Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24

Closed z to a up.
New York Spots GALS up.
New Orleans Spots l7.19 Nominal
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
ITALIAN TRANSPORT SUNK.

(By Associated Press)
Berlin, Feb. 24-The admiralty an
nounced today that the Italian trans
port Minas, carrying thousand sol
diers to Saloniki has been sunk and
all on board except two men perish
ed. The sinking of the Minas was
announced in Paris Wednesday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
Of the lines owning the ships.

ABANDON POSITIONS.
by Associated Press)
Berlin, Feb. 24-The Germans yes
terday abandoned parts Of their ad-
vanced positions on the Somme region
to the British, the war Office announ-
ces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

Forecast.
Mississippi-Fair tonight and Sum-
day. Cooler Sunday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 8 to 10 up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-24

j. II. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

Raincoats have changed again. No
longer is il fine and right 90 90
diaphanously clad in what appeared
TO be oiled paper. green or blue or
red or yellow, with umbrella TO
match. and ones frock or suit quite
plainly visible beneath That was.
indeed. a charming way 10 face the
weather. a butterfly mode OF
Drawing storm, but now cravenettes
are back again. or course you re-
member the raglans OF raglan
stuns but lacking that loose and
bandoned cut, that staggering air.
which the raglan's always boasted.
are the new raincoats The coats
are straight-lined whether with OK
without belts, but not straight with
the straightness OF the raglan Crav-
enette gabardines viii be the best.
and there viii bc much in the way
Of pockets, belts yOkes. cuffs. etc,
although the coat Will be simply cut
and plain in spite OF them. There
VIII also be ape coats and coats
with modified cape collars Rubber
lied satin has not entirely been done
away with. for all the cravenette.
These are in colors. in stripes ano
small plaids. Water PROCEED tweed
is military and good for travelling.
as it makes not only an obvious rain
coat. but a regulation travelling coat
or suit as well.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

spoon OF salt, and one-fourth tea
spoon OF pepper. Stir carefully, in
order to butter and season each slice
of beet without breaking it.
Carrots-Buttered carrots. Very
young carrots do not require soak
ing. They may be placed in cold
water (aboUt three cups of water 10
one cup Of dried carrots) and cook
ed slowly for about one and one
fourth hours. II the carrots are old
and cut in large pieces for drying.
soaking two to six hours, or even
over night, may be necessary. Drain
off water, add salt and pepper, and
serve buttered or with drawn butter
or cream sauce.
To use with boiled or roast meats.
oak as above. boil in same water 10
minutes, and drop in with the meat.
Carrot Pudding-Soak one-third
cup Of dried carrots in two and one
half cups of water six to eight hours.
or over night. Add 20 the carrots one
cup of raw potatoes, one cup Of
dried cherries. and two-thirds cup
OF suet, and chop up fine. Then add
one cup of flour, one cup of sugar,
one-half teaspoon of salt, one tea
spoon of cinnamon, one-half tea
spoon of cloves, one-half teaspoon Of
nutmeg, one-half teaspoon of soda
well mixed. Stir until thoroughly
mixed Steam three hours and serve
hot with pudding sauce.
Onions-Dried. thinly sliced onions
may be cooked slowly, without previ-
Gus cooking, about two cups OF
water being needed for each cup OF
dried onion. If very dry, the onions
are better If soaked from two TO six
hours and then cooked in the same
water until tender. After cooking,
the onions may be used like any
other onions, in a great variety of
ways.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
The Soldier Woman

! Randolph was a baby. She's not
used TO criticism. I've been an easy
mistress, closing my eyes to the lit
tie wastes in my gratitude for the
girls good qualities. L realized at
once that the plan I hit upon for
gaining Mary's cooperation in the
food administration program must
be of a constructive nature.
The solution came like an inspira-
ton when that big brown brother of
hers was drafted. We talked of his
probable life in the trenches, which
was my cue to plant the food mes
sage. 1 told her just why food is
going to be the real victor in this
war; explained to her simply and
clearly the food situation in Eu-
rope; told her all about the u. s.
food administration and its purpose,
and, to strike home, 1 painted a
vivid picture of her brother Tom,
and his comrades going hungry to
battle if every woman in America
who handles food does not do her
share in stopping waste and prac-
ticing the food substitutions neces-
sary if we are to keep them fed.
You should have seen her! Her
eyes were as big as saucers, and
when I went over the home card"
with her and explained the food
pledge she was all eagerness TO
learn, asking at once if she might
sign it,
Deed Mis- Frances. if any of dem
soldiers goes hungry it amt goin'
ter be no waste in dis house." she
declared in that whole hearted way
Of the truly southern negro.
think I hit the keynote of sue
| cess in making the matter a per-
sonal one with her. and I believe
every woman in America who en-
plOys another woman to do her
cooking can awaken just as great
an interest in her maid if she takes
the trouble TO make the real situa-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

Letters from a Washington wom-
an to her sister in Michigan telling
how one woman is cooperating with
the u. S. food administration:
Washington. d. c.
Dear Edith:
Here I've been proudly writing you
of the leaks l have found in my
housekeeping and how I have stop
ped them, when, suddenly, 1 discov-
er that I've given no thought at al
TO the greatest source of waste
there is.
Mary, OF course
Mary is a good girl and as faith
full a domestic as ever hOusekeeper
had. / think she's above the aver
age in the matter of economy too,
but she has never been taught to
give a strict account of left-overs,
nor made to practice any such food
laws in my kitchen as we must
practice now if our soldiers and our
allies are to be properly fed.
II was brought home to me yes
terday. 1 was telling a neighbor
rather proudly of my search for the
leaks and my plan to stop them.
Yes. she said. "to a certain ex-
tent you can regulate food matters
in your home. You can do the buy
ing: plan the menus; give the whole
scheme of things your general SUI
pervision, but it is the woman who
actually does the cooking for your
family who is the real food con-
server in every home"
1t was like a bolt from the blue
You can't accomplish half your
hopes unless Mary is in sympathy
with your plan" she added practi-
cally
When she went away 1 was still
for an hour. thinking il over.
I was sure that she was right the
moment she spoke. but not so sure
how I could meet the situation. You
know. Mary has been with us since
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
Preparing Dried Foods

the same water, one hour. Mash well
and add salt, pepper and butter.
Squash Pie-Soak one cup OF dried
squash eight TO y hours in tnree
cups Of water. Cook in the same
water one hour and mash well. Mix
thoroughly one egg well beaten.
three fourths cup of sugar. One-half
teaspoon OF salt and one tablespoon
OF flour. Stir in One-half teaspoon
each OF cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
and ginger. a pinch Of cloves. and
one and One-half cups Of milk. Add
squash. Bake in hot oven.
Beets-Dried. sliced beets, il soak
ed too long, lose their red color and
good flavor. Soaking fo- two hours
1.-TWO parts water TO one part beets)
should be sufficient. They should
then be cooked, in the same water.
for about one and one-half hours. If
they are cooled in the same water
in which they are cooked. it is be-
lieved that the color is improved.
Dreamed Beets-Soak one cup OF
dried beet root in two cups OF water
from six to eight hours. Cook until
tender. Cool in the same water.
Drain off water. Add two table
spoons of sugar. one-fourth cup Of
vinegar. one-fourth cup of water.
tablespoon of butter, and a little
salt; heat together to boiling point,
thicken with a little -four and water
we'll blended. Serve hot.
Picked Beets-COok as above.
add vinegar and spices and sweeten
to taste Dried beets may seem TO
lose color. but cooling in the water
in which they were boiled will tend
to restore the natural color.
Buttered Beets-Soak two cups of
dried beets for two hours, in four
cups Of cold water, and cook until
tender. Drain and add to the beetS
two tablespoons of butter, one tea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25

Third row" Knit seven, purl
three. repeat.
Fourth row-Knit plain.
Fifth row-PurI five, knit seven,
purl three, repeat. ending with
knit five.
Sixth row-Purl FIVE, knit three,
purl seven, repeat, ending with
knit five.
Seventh row-Purl FIVE, knit
seven, purl three, repeat, ending
with knit five.
Eighth row-Knit plain. Repeat
from first row 70 eighth row, until
there are 16 rows OF blocks. AT
third row OF blocks commence to
decrease at the beginning Of the
needle by knitting one knit two to-
gether and finishing row according
20 pattern. Complete the block
without decreasing further. De-
crease at the beginning OF every
block until there are Is rows OF
blocks The last row OF blocks is
not decreased. Knit plain garter
stitch for % ridges.
Instep and foOt-Knit IS stitches,
Slip the remaining 10 stitches on an
other needle, knit back Is stitches
leaving 10 stitches on first needle
Knit the IS stitches on the center
until there are 4 ridges. With the
0eedle left at the right side OF the
work. pick NJ stitches at the ad-
Joining side OF the instep and knit
across the toe with the needle at
the left side OF the work pick UP
stitches az adjoining instep and
with the right needle. knit them on
Knit FIVE ridges and bind of.
Gusset-Cast on IS stitches. Knit
a square. Fold diagonally sewing q
between the two sections Of the leg
Gins with the broadest side down
Sew middle seam and leg seam. elias
tic straps for under the foot and
pace elastic or ribbon through the
holes az the top.
EDITH NJ. OWENS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
Training Little Children

time 10 the parents and the home 10
develop ir the children the simple
practices which lead 10 right and
happy living.
We must be patient in answering
questions. and il we do not always
know the answer, let US try to find
out with the children.
Fun is as natural as breathing
TO most children. Try 10 laugh
with them at their simple jokes.
Let US take a little time at the
ems of the day if we can 10 tell
short story The quiet will do US all
good. Perhaps we may have seen
q bird, squirrel or a child do some
amusing thing as we glanced out OF
the window while at work. The
wind may have been chasing the
pretty leaves or the sun playing
hide and seek among the clouds.
Stonies are not all 10 be found IN
3ooks> 1t is a big accomplishment
to learn 10 do things in the child's
way-thinCs they like TO debut
which we have often denied them
because we felt we didn't have time
10 be bothered.
If the little ores see that mother
and father are trying 10 find some
thing to love in all their trying
tasks, before we know il the home
will always be full of sunshine.
If we have d fretful child to deal
with, find out first if he is being
properly nourished; then try telling
him stories which will take his mind
off himself
Many children are often disagree
able because they haven't enough OF
games and songs that provide activ-
ity and stimulate the mind, and oc-
equations that answer the child's
need TO be doing and making some
thing.
A most important point for the
mother 10 realize is the necessity Of
sticking to the lessons she needs TO
teach-every single day, until the
right habits are permanently formed
in Ter child.
No one can tell US exactly the
things it is best TO do with children.
But if we begin TO watch and think.
read when we. can and exchange
experiences with other mothers
many suggestions Will he found to
meet our needs Take a glimpse
backward into your own childhood
and many ideas will occur to you in
that way. And through IL all we
will find that the children are help
ing To bring us up, too. Courage
and JOY prolong life, and we can
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-25
LEARNING TO LOVE
WHAT WE HAVE TO DO
Makes Our Tasks With the Children
Easier and Fills the Home With
Sunshine.
BY Mrs. Mana Clark Jackson.

BY Mrs. Mana Clark jackson.
Il I were fairy godmother. I
would wave my wand and say TO all
mothers: Love what YOU have 70
do Children's wants are so nu-
merOus and a mother has such con
slant demands made upon her that
she needs 10 retire within herself
often and, no matter how tired she
may feel. repeat again and again. Il
love what I have TO do" Then sud
denly she will feel better. and it be-
cen es easier to 60 on with the task
Of caring for and training the chill
dren. tt pays in dollars and cents,
as well as in peace of mind and sat
isfaction Of spirit, TO devote much
thought toward starting the chill
dren right.
What are some Of the simple
ways in which we can help our lit
tie ones? Let Us begin the dav hap
PLY, no matter how we feel. and
never be discouraged, nor allow the
children to become so. Together.
mothers and children can learn 10
be honest, obedient and faithful
virtues thrive best in a healthy body.
Therefore. give the child plenty Of
fresh air, have him sleep in a we'll
ventilated room, wear clean, whole
clothes and eat simple food.
Let the children take hold and
help about the house a little. At
~ years old they can wash dishes.
and they love to do so. An oilcloth
apron will keep them dry. They
can also help make beds brush up
crumbs and do many other things
But We must not nag the children
at their tasks, remenl berfng that in
terest in useful work may be most
successfully developed by keeping It
! in the realm of the play spirit.
Let US teach our children 10 be
I gentle Of voice and manner. because
| such a bearing attracts good friends.
whereas roughness drives people
away
We have churches and schools to
help us, but it comes back every