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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
PEOPLE AR E STUDYING.

1t is a truism that the more intelligence there
is in a country the better Off the people will be
but we are surprised to learn that of the more
than 100000. 900 inhabitants of this country, more
than 23, 800, 900 are at school. This is a great
army IN training for. the battle of life, and We
can not BIZ. feel that they will be better prepared
to view things tolerartly, to help others secure
justice and to give and take in the spirit of fair
play.
There are so many wonderful things about
the United States that we are apt to pass over
many important facts without an appreciation of
their real significance. We call attention to the
vast number of students in our schools and col
leges, because it is a higher percentage than in
other countries of which we know.
Great Britain, with it's small area and con-
centrated population, cen only boast of 10 Der
cent; Germany with all her talk of culture can
per cent, and yet, the United States, with a pop
ulation widely scattered over country the size
of Europe can stand up with a record of "a per
cent.
More than 706,0 900 mer and women are making
their livelihood through leading this army in it's
attacks upon ignorance, prejudice and %supersti-
ton. More than one billion dollars are spent each
year to equip these leaders in the handling of
their army and in the upkcep of the soldiers there
in. Yet, in the face of it all, there still exists an
immense battle to be waged. 1t is difficult to i'm
agine how the evils and the ills of humanity hold
their ground before the onslaught Of this mighty
army. Surely they are falling back, and the time
is coming when their xetreat will be a rout.
This community must help solve the national
This State must better it's splendid rec
ord and do even greater things in the pursuit of
universal education. We must have better schools,
more teachers and more pupils. We must get
away from error, we must win the light, but the
only way to understand is to know, and the only
way to know is to learn. Let all of us help in this
noble work and assist the captains Of this educa-
tional army as they go about in the performance
Of their duties. Cooperation is certain to win
and we must get together for the stupendous task.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
WELL, YES, I GUESS so, BUT

There is a man in this town who, if you were to
ask him if he is glad to be alive, would answer:
"Well, yes, I guess so, but" and then would
follow string of pessimism as long as a tape line.
We sometimes wonder if this man feels any
sense of gratitude to his Creator or to his parents
for bringing him into the world.
And then again, we wonder WHY they brought
him here.
He is the father of all pessimists. He is the
original propounder Of the query, rs life worth
living?"
The retina of his eye registers but one color
blue. Everything looks blue to them. Gods glor-
ious sunshine is as lifeless to him as a moonbeam.
The very blood in his veins must be composed Of
SKINNED milk.
You've seen this fellow. You've seen him
mingle with a joyous crowd when fun and frolic
were at high tide, and his presence had and effect
like unto that of a chemical engine at a fire.
You've seen him enter a meeting where en-
thusiastic souls were striving to launch some
movement of great social and civic betterment,
and the very sight of his face, to say nothing Of
his p~essimistic doubtings, has acted like a wet
blanket on the spirits of those present.
He is the identical party for whom was franz
ed the famous negro beatitude: BLESSED am dem
wat dom expect nothin', case dey amt gwine t. git
nothin'."
We marvel and speculate as to the depths Of
misery his gloomy representations will Ultimate
ly lead him, and we feel like shaking him and
saying:
Smile, d-n you, smile."
Poor cuss!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
HISTORY IS UNTRUE
Poor cuss

President Garfield, of Williams College as
chairman of a special board in Massachusetts,
calls attention to the false ideas which pupils get
Of American history from many text books used
in the schools. He illustrates the point by show.
ing how American victories are o~ver-emphasized
and defeats are minimized, and we think there is
much to be commended in his criticism.
How many American children, for example,
think that the United States has twice whipped
Great Britain? We warrant that more than two
thirds of the pupils in the common schools think
that George Washington triumphed over the vast
strength of the island empire. We warrant the
belief that they think the war of 1872 saw the
complete subjugation of the British armies.
These are two of the more glazing mis-appre-
Citations Of the truth, but when told to the false
hero worship which surrounds some characters
of history we find more mistakes and mis-state-
ments and suppressions Of the truth. -
The professor is a son of a president who was
a soldier. He sees that our school books have
been adulterated to suit the popular taste, but he
knows there is no more reason for a pupil missing
the truth in history than in mathematics. Why
not be honest? At best men can only do what
they think is right; no man knows what is the
right thing to do, and for American historical
writers to arrogantly ascribe to our people all
virtue and all rectitude is an injustice to the
pupils, who should be taught the truth, even II
II ID unpleasant.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Order is apparently restored in Cuba as the
result Of the defeat and capture of Gomez. If it
is TRUE that German money and influence was
back of the revolt, it is a matter for extra re-
joicing that the attempt failed. It's failure will
have a quoting influence on other Spanish-Amer-
lean countries that have been showing a tendency
to get restless. 1t is perhaps too much to hope
that it will have any quoting effect on Mexico,
the country which needs it above all others.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

The terrible disaster that has befallen New
castle in Indiana, is mourned by people every
where. The suddenness and destructiveness Of
the calamity shows, as all such things show, how
powerless man is when the elements break loose.
One comforting fact about all such disasters is
the ready, generous and practical sympathy ex-
tended by surrounding and other communities.
Truly every such experience proves the great
bond of sympathy which unites mankind every
where.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
GREENWOOD, MISS, MARCH Fl, 1917.
How much the election of Carranza to the

How much the election of Carranza to the
presidency of Mexico amounts to only time will
tell. As he was the imam in possession" natur-
ally he could control the machinery, much as
Napoleon the Third did, when after the coup
d'etat of December 1851, he managed to get him
self elected emperor of France. Still, as some
body has to be president of Mexico, it is to be
hoped that Carranza may have a peaceful term
of office and that the country may enter upon a
much needed period of peace and prosperity.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
Sanctuary Cost Billions.

The contributions of the people, In
the time Of David, for the sanctuary,
exceeded $30,S00,0 900. The immense
treasure David Is said to have COL
for the sanctuary amounted to
about $4,445, 900 900. The gold with
which Solomon overlaid the most
holy place." a room only thirteen feet
square. amounted to $1,000. 900.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Every one should make all arrange
ments to see NAZIMOVA in WAR
BRIDES, which is to be shown at the
Greenwood Theatre on Tuesday of next
week. Matinee at $3.50 p.m., as usual.
Only one show at night beginning at
8 O'Clock.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
Reminiscent Indulgence.

Retrospection may be defined u
that form Of reminiscent indulgence
that enables one to swell up Ike .
strutting turkey gobbler whom h
thinks Of the good deeds he performed
in the year behind him until he passes
to the vast palpitating mass Of meas
ness that he put over during the saxs
period.-Houstop Post.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
As You MIGHT Say.

Subway bought a dollar watch and
tried to go to sleep with It under his
pillow" ~.
"What happened"
"After being kept awake by It for an
hour and a half, he got up and smashed
the thing to smithcreens."
"Ah! A new form Of tick cradles
tion."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
A Welcome Change.

"Welt | am certainly glad to be at
home again." said the man who had
been away for three weeks.
"Are you really, dear1" Queried bis
wife.
II am sure" he rejoined. why.
even your angel cake tastes heavenly
to me-"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Close observers who have been keeping tabs
on conditions in the warning countries think
they see signs Of hunger revolutions in every one
Of them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

AS interpreted by Maj. Gen. Len, Wood,
preaching the dortrine Of paci6cism means the
murder of our sons and the dishonor Of our
women, should war come.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

In using a wax model of himself to avoid per-
sonally sitting to have his portrait painted, Al
fonso, of Spain has shown how easy kings may be
lot cheaper.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Listens like a real ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sa-
loon keepers are to forfeit their licenses, ii caught
selling booze to chauffeurs while on duty.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Imuiring Aleck: The difference between a new
Senator and a new Representative that counts
most is that the first named has four years more
on the pay roll.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

War news and congressional news will have
to step lively if they are to continue on the front
page when the baseball season comes, and it will
soon be here.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Mayhap before this years chautauqua season
is ended Bryan will have a substantial reason for
changing his opinion about how a majority Of
Americans feel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Sure, there are Spartan daughters-one in
Paterson, N. j., had her dad jagged for a year for
smashing up the household goods,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Long Drawn Out. :
"There is apparently no end to 4
best seller.'"R
"Wha do you mean by that7"
"First it appears as a serial In q
magazine" $50
"Yes." ~T" "a
"Then it Is published in book form"
Exactly" "t
"Then it is dramatized on the stage"
Naturally"
"And finally flickers through some
thousands of feet of film as a movie"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Oh, yes, there are Mexicans neither fighting
nor plotting-one of them has invented a wonder
full device for lettering wireless communication.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
STILL.

"Madam," said the agent, address.
Ing the lady who had opened the door
in answer to his ring, II am introduce
ing the greatest household invention Of
the twentieth century. It is a combina-
ton tool in compact form, comprising
a can Opener, a corkscrew, a paper
cutter, a bodkin, a nutpick and a shoe
buttoner-and the price is only twenty
five cents"
II haven't any use for it," replied the
woman. 81 bought a five-cent package
of hairpins yesterday"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Times ought to be mighty good in South and
Central America, if there's as much German gold
in circulation as rumor says there is.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

The island market is active the King of Italy
sold one-to aid the Red Cross-while we were
buying three to help preparedness.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Throwing a scare into the five independents
threatening a bipartisan organization Of the
House, with a divvy Of the plums.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

According to a Peru editor, selling news col
usnns to Germany is a matter for the business Of
fce. not the editorial department.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Apparently Congressman are doing more kick
ing than the postmasters who are to be covered
Nv hescivil service blanket.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

There would be nothing done if we refused
to do it because we had to put ourselves out OF the
way in it's doing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Va. Polly Ann, the cut over land conference,
to be Md in New Orleans next month, will not
deal with spring styles.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

"a Senate rule requiring . two-thirds vote to
put 81 s6sct can't be truthfully called 4 ssg,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
Ain Mail e>>A

His Weak Spot.
ITS a hard matter to see som. ].
these money kings"
THAT depends on whether thov ~
hobbies or not" Aase
How sol"
"Six ordinary millionaires were Wal.
Ing to have an audience with a 6nsn.
cier OF that sort the other day when .
FELLOW wearing a sweater, who had
couple of prize bulldogs for sale. ..
by the whole crowd and spent hall =
hour in the august presence"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Washington's most anxious query-"Wil the
Senate continue its extra seasoning until the
House joins I'll"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

She-He acts almost human, doesn't
be?
He-Yes. l would, too, II you made
as much of me.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

A Man Of Iron.
A movie star Is often spIed
Whom nothing aver rattles;
A dozen times, at least, he's died
In motion picture battles.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

If you are not using the adverti,.
.ng columns Of The Commonwealth
daily or weekly-you are loser, and
40 are we.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21

to get restless. 1t is perhaps too much to hope
that it will have any quieting effect on Mexico,
the country which needs it above all others.
AS interpreted by Maj. Gen. Len, Wood,
preaching the dortrine of pacificism means the
murder of our sons and the dishonor Of our
women" should war come.
Mayhap before this years chautauqua season
is ended Bryan will have a substantial reason for
changing his opinion about how a majority Of
Americans feel.
Inquiring Aleck: The difference between a new
Senator and a new Representative that counts
most is that the first named has four years more
on the pay roll.
War news and congressional news will have
to step lively if they are to continue on the front
page when the baseball season comes, and it will
soon be here.
In using a wax model of himself to avoid per-
sonally sitting to have his portrait painted, AL
fonso, of Spain has shown how easy kings may be
lot cheaper.
Close observers who have been keeping tabs
on conditions in the warning countries think
they see signs Of hunger revolutions in every one
Of them.
Oh, yes, there are Mexicans neither fighting
nor plotting-one of them has invented a wonder
full device for lettering wireless communication.
Listens like a real ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sa-
loon keepers are to forfeit their licenses, if caught
selling booze to chauffeurs while on duty.
Times ought to be mighty good in South and
Central America, if there's as much German gold
in circulation as rumor says there is.
Throwing a scare into the five INDEPENDENTS
threatening a bipartisan organization OF the
House, with a divvy of the plums.
The island market is active the King of Italy
sold one-to aid the Red Cross-while we were
buying three to help preparedness.
Sure, there are Spartan daughters-one in
Paterson, N. j., had her dad jagged for a year for
smashing up the household goods,
According to a Peru editor, selling news col
umns to Germany is a matter for the business Of
fee. not the editorial department.
Apparently Congressman are doing more kick
ing than the postmasters who are to be covered
Nv TIL, civil service blanket.
No, Polly Ann, the cut over land conference,
to Be Ngld in New Orleans next month, will not
deal with spring styles.
There would be nothing done if we refused
to do it because we had to put ourselves out OF the
way in its doing.
Washington's most anxious querys-"Wil the
Senate continue its extra seasoning until the
House joins it?"
a Senate rule requiring . two-thirds vote to
put n s@ysct can't BE- truthfully called : SO,
XN&&FM#%%t%##AM s@NE #N%@D@ M4&M# @
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
orpoRrrNITYroR
FIVE NEVADA BOYS


Senator'S Newiands and Pullman
will have two appointments for ca
diets 10 the u. s. Military ACADEMY at
West Point and tAres for Midshipmen
at the L. S. Naval Academy. Annapo-
lis, Maryland.
A competitive exaniRstfoH VIII De
keld on January %. fa1S n he Uni
versity OF Nevada. 7sno. unfer lie
supervision of Major Ryar, command
ant. Those competing IN such exami-
nation viii be entitled IA take the
government examination on March 1s
1918. for West Point. and who. IL
then found TO possess he requisite
qualifications. viii 0e admitted 10 The
academy on June Il. 191s Csndi-
dates for the Naval Acade~Y en- take
the government examination either
February 18th or April Is. ISIS
Further information Wiz regard ID
the matter can be obtained from 1a-
Yor Ryan OF the University OF Ne
xada-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
- UNIVERSITY NEN
CAN RExSnMR OFFICERS

The University OF Nevada has been
allotted t~wenty~three men for the
third officers training camp which
opens On January 5 and closes on
April 5. These training CAMPS viii
Be conducted II the various national
camps throughout the country. ae-
eording TO information received BY
Major Ryan. commandment OF cadets
n the university. and all graduates
and undergraduates Of the university
between the ages OF twenty-one and
thlrty-one can make application for
admission TO the camps. through the
commandment Of cadets at the univer-
sity.
All applications nst be hled Re
Eere December l. 1adgtng from ths
number OF men allotted 10 the univer'
ssty il Is thought that this third
Gasp will be something like the see
oaa camp which Is training about
the same numher Of men.
Whether the training camp win -
conducted At the fresidio or at camE
Lewis l. not definitely known.-RenC
Gagetfe
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
uQNaAA ATTAA9srs 10
SHOUT sflfitlFR HARRIS

Aee0ralas = stsFlN tel 81 Carson
easv. sheriff Zee Harris, q glke, had
he closest all d his eafeer from
death b, sheetins sunday All that
saved him was he rae thar the
chamber Of = rins in tie hands Of
an lafurlate1 Woman whose hashand
had been piaeea under arrest. had
act been feliy 1esoa when she load
"a 1t. With ne result tAst there VAS
40 alseharee when sire pulled the
trigger
The man. aAe IS Ssta - have eeen
IA eharze y the eame~ Il SAarer,
ne Junction ~ ia Nevada Nossaere
and ne Western eeeiae Is said 90
have taken esarss - locomotive and
ralleaa tssk were ga the track,
ready ser uSe IA travis ass'as sold
sers Me wese e~xaeetea % e refteV-
"a nesa assy at eiy elniRg ero~
estv q Osase ~ kea re Pallasn
across sAe Nevada Neren trek
and iegt It there ard . ave taaeea
e1 tae Is easNpFe sNeR fftss =
east under 3 hN Aea& q @es
After = msa lash - 'e4a g
afes tAe locomotive tAe W -
er tour hundred N'S s
then aePt he sfsde eN
ms e. = SSse a seeafe e
wet aNay fAS SsAet - z
eall ser $AeFsF hAFfS -
- make - srFess ~ess Pc y
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

The when II comes to Assessing tho
roads or express companies ask for
an assessment only On the actual cost
o. construction In Nevada. j. r.
-ShangAnesSy. railroad commissioner.
and member Of the tax commission,
delivered = jolt to the weils-Farso
company case which was being heard
before the commission In Carson.
Bearing out bis statement Sasush-
messy said that when Il came TO fi.ing
rates the companies always asked to
b allowed TO make = rate thst would
nav for The Investment made in build
ing a read into the state and forgot
about this cost when Il came 10 sex
Ing a lower assessed valuation
AT the meeting Of the stale tax
commission Friday the assessment OF
swenSFarxo & CO. VAS hxed at 1900
Ter mile on the oASis 81 = plan work
"a ON ~ one 81 the samms nestinSs
and on wAseh IL waS rroacss1 70 SET
tie the several wellS-Farge suits fer
hack taxes SIN pending In several
counties
rhe assessment levied sSa1.S The
American Exnress company Tor Is
business Tor 1877 ez TIRE Western Pa
eiTe raiiroaa ase VS. reSeesd 50 per
cent for sne rxAsoz tat The company
| withdrew srvz e@SzeS 412S tasi
the In lure re Amount % ne
| Americans rS3assfsG Vas added 70
! TIE Aaaaas ExrrssS eezgaays asses
neat ne latter zA=e& company
took over TIE sxarssS business Ter
merly conducted ~ sAe AzsrAoaa -
re western raesxe-E1se fz@asa-
deaf.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
he uosa Lane. between aindea ana

he lloyd Lane. between ainden M
Genoa. Tuesday afternoon.
judge SANDERS. Fred knohleek
and District Attorney hroekliss. Of
Douglas county were engaged n a
Liberty Loan canvass In the Carson
Valley With Federal Judge PAIRING
ton. in the latser's car at the time Of
he mlshap. Il Is said that In maxi
ms q turn 1aase Farrinston in some
anaceeantahls manner lost control OF
re ear. Which turned turtle. plnnins
me four men beneath H. Fred
knehleek Was the arst ore to work
himself freo heom the wreck and lend
asslstanee - the others tie had q
Painful erulse ON his side but no
FRACTURES or serious injuries. Juase
WARRINGTON and Mr., Rrcekiiss we're
practically unmarked and anhart.
The automobile see VAS mp 1t the
tine The var overturned. and this
e undoubtedly served 10 protect
sha mea FROM tNe car and lessen the
serce o IS welsht when n landed
se,.esslae an It Is marvellous, In
iced that lives were nos lest and
ssher sd see~e serious injuries sas-
tahaea ~ tNe fesr men.
We wsnashae'a ter and other parts
- - sase we~e considerably darn
eees ~ Carson ~SweerS g 70
ve-e es~~'es'v N~oexAt Aonse
= snetNe~ -
re fevssets~ stated fest Judge
se~ae-s' rsess svw - A-eNes - =
seses ase.,. sNs~s - - Distance
s~ow tAe sse~fae~ = - eiANN rNe
injury MAS - eos~e nss~fst ~ tAe
~ ese - ses con
s - ~c~ ~frst resssa-