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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
CLASS
EVER SENT OUT
[. I. & c. commencement S0on-Dr
Rennie to Preach Sermon-TWo
Local Girls.
From Mondays Hailya


With a class of hundredsaad for
ty TO receive diplomas this year the
Industrial Institute ard GaiIeee al
Columbus VIII send out the largest
class N its history. Among the III
Der are two young ladies' from Green
wood, Misses Mildred Spurrier, pres
ident OF the class, and FannIe Walton
Reeves, who IS also very popular with
her class mates and took a prominent
part in college life.
Or. Joseph Rennie, pastor of the
FRS Presbyterian church Ct tn.s city
viii preach the commencement sermon
to be delivered on May 9th, and in
the choice OF divine for that service
a more capable ma could not have
been Selected. DR.. Rernie IS one Of
the best read men in the Southern
Presbyterian church and breaches a
sermon of force and in such a way
that it reaches home to al and can be
understood.
The b~accalaureate address will be
delivered by Hon. Bradford Knapp, of
Washington, director OF the farm ex-
tension department of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
ROOSEVELT WILL CALL WEST TO
ARMS.

Chicago, April 2s-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press)-Col. Theodore Roose-
welt arrived here this morning after
several conferences with friends, he
will make a speech tonight at the
stockyards Ampitheatre. 1t will be the
first speech that Colonel Roosevelt has
delivered since the declaration of war.
He says that he selected Chicago for
the occasion because he has a peculiar
feeling for the people of the West and
owes much to that section. The Col
onel will tell his audience that univer-
sal training in service is the spirit
of true democracy.
His trip to Chicago is part of the
educational campaign of the National
Security League, which was RESPONSE
bic for the recent trip through the
middle West of Rear Admiral Peary,
Frederick r. Coudert and Frederick
c. Walcott. A committee of Western
governors has arrived here to meet
him. The meeting will be the first
of a series designed to aid the Admin
istration in obtaining passage of the
universal training law.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
IT HAD TO COME.

New York, April 28-(By Union
Associated Prass)-It has taken a
week OF SO to evei1tuate, but it has
come at last. The staticians have
taken out their pencils and figured out
just what the seven billion OF hard
cash, just voted by Congress for war
purposes, would buy. With that much
cash one could com very near buying
the city Of New York outright. The
assessed value of all taxable property
in the FIVE big boroughs is s8,584,352,-
51l. Now. compare it with the wealth
of the world: The United States, $751;
739,07I.GG0; Canada, s7,0G0,00o, 600;
the whole British Empire, $4,000
100000; Germany, $4,000, 0G0, 000;
France, $685. 00,0 oo, 600. There are,
roughly estimated, 100000 900 people
in the United States Every man,
woman and child in the country would
have to give SO each to make up
$1,000, GOO 900. It's quite a tidy little
sun when nj comes to think about it
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
POSTPONED.

Jackson, Mississippi, April 28-The
Mississippi Centennial Commits
sion convened this afternoon to act on
the resolution unanimously adopted by
the executive committee that the open
ing Of the convention be postponed I'M
til February, 1919, because of the war.
The roll OF members of the commits
sion show that the Recommendation
will be adopted virtually without dis
sent.
All the resolutions covering various
phases Of the matter are framed and
ready for adoption. Practically all
heads of department who are under
contract have agreed to adopt salary
reductions of from thirty to sixty PEI
cent. and the exposition staff. will be
reduced to a minimum.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
GOING AFTER
new BUSINESS
Quinn Drug Co, ReacFiag 0ut Into
Adjoining States ard Bring Home
Coed Business.
Erom Thursdav-s Darl

tIGOui ItklISl1F > AZ ~
n conversation with Nr. =. II.
HolIey, one of orr rooa friends end
Sale Manager for J. II. Quinn Drug
Company, he ADVISES that the business
his firm IS securing a. z resu1t of a
general newspaper advertising cam
paign is entirely satisfactory. The
Quinn Drug Company IS not only after
business IN local territory, which is
covered regularly by the best men
they al secure, and Were they are
also advertising systematically, but
q few months ago contracted to run
ads IN daily papers of Menrais, Birn-
inghaC1, Jackson, New Orleans, Green
vile and Ticksburg, advertising Q. B.
Eczema Treatment, formerly known
as KuykendalI's Eczema Remedy.
Mr., Eolley further stated to We
editor, ito show you%soneth5ng Of re-
suits secured from advertising togatl-
er with the merit Of our preparation,
ten days ago, IN order that our news
pager work should be properly follow
ed, | suggested that Mr. J. W. Quinn
look IN detail after sorne work in the
city Of New Orleans, an Gthat / would
so IN the same capacity to Tuscaloosa,
Birmingham, Jackson and Meridian.
We both returned two or three days
ago.
IN the city Of New Orleans we have
been advertising over the name of
Cusachs Pharmacy, which is one of
the leading drug stores in the city
OF New Orleans, and decidedly the best
located retailer on Canai Street. Cu-
sachs Pharmacy has bought from US,
since November 28th approximately
forty dozen q. =. Eczema Treatment.
Mr.. Quinn not only placed the prep
Grafton with every drug jobbcr III the
city, but sold twelve or fifteen adJi-
tional retailers Of the city. In fact,
he sold during has few days stay more
than ten gross of this preparation.
Ny firm and | were we'll pleased with
ed atplaces that I mentioned. The
Quinn Drug Company think they have
great possibilities IN their line, e5pec-
tally SO with Q. B. Eczema Treatment
which sells all the year around and
always repeats, and has as much r1er-
it as any preparation ever n1anufact-
ured.
Our local business has been great
" advanced through OFF ADVERTISE
me0ts in The Daily Commonwealth
and we are more than pleased with
the results we have secured through
your paper a q medium OF reaching
the people of Greenwood and Ledore
County,"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
PROHIBITION WORKERS TO
TRAVERSE COUNTRY FOR
W. {. Z. Z.

Chicago, April 30,-(By Union As
ISOLATED Press.)-A transcontinental
tour under the auspices Of Women's
Christian Temperance Union, began
here today. One party consisting OF
national W. c. T, T.; hrs. Florence
E. Atkins, national lecturer, and Miss
Frances Willard Anderson, general
secretary OF the young peoples
branch, will go over the southern
route. The second party, which viii
so W. the northern route by way of
Minneapolis and St. Paul, includea
Mrs. Ella \. BoUle, vice president OF
the national ". c. T. T.; Mrs. Adrian
na Hungerford, president Of the
Colorado w. c. T. I. and Mrs. Linnie
Carl Of Oregon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The Board of Supervisors of Lehore
County, Mississippi, viii receive bids
or proposals on the First Monday in
June, 1917, for improving the public
roads in said county as follows:
From Shellmound to Sunny Side,
$50 miles.
From Ninter City, west towards
Cane Lake, 7.31 miles.
From Minter City, west towards
New Oklahoma, GA miles.
To be graded and surfaced with
gravel, according to plans and speci-
ficatSons on file in the Office of the
clerk Of said Board. Bids will be re-
ceived in whole or in part for any part
uf said work.
The Board reserving the right to
reject any and all bids.
This April 25th, 1917.
A. R .BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Adopted By the City OF Greenwood for
tie Collection of Garbage, Ashes
Rubbish, and Other Debris.
(From Saturdays Daily

(From Saturdays Daily
The owners, tenants, and occupants
Of all buildings win provide a suit
sbIe water-tight metal can, with COW
er, and place therein all garbage ac-
cumulating on the premises. The
word garbage shall be held to in
cluce every accumulation Of animal
and vegetable matter that decays and
becomes offensive. Liquids shall be
placed in the sinks and carried off TO
the sanitary sewers.
There must be a second can or re-
c~eptab!e, in which shall be placed ash
as, all such rubbish as cans, bottles,
crockery, and waste paper. Rags must
be kept separate from ashes and other
garbage, but piled near III All
can and receptacles provided for the
use of garbage and other rubbish must
not be larger than can conveniently
be handled by n man when filled,
Whenever the yards aby,t upon alleys
the garbage or refuse receptacle must
hS picNGN IA q SJAiF CtiiSli boSLSICil III
the yard near entrance to rear alley,
so that same may be easily reached
by the City garbage collector. When
there is no alley, the cans are to be
placed in a convenient place in the
side yard as near as possible to the
front, SO that they may be reached
by the collector.
The collection from private resi-
dences will be made twice a week, once
for garbage, and once for ashes and
rubbish. Collection from boarding
houses viii be made twice a week, if
necessary. From business houses and
uptown stores, collection will be made
daily.
Collectors are not permitted to enter
stores or houses for collection Of gar
bage or refuse.
Business houses and stores are earn
quested to keep al refuse receptacies
in the buildings, except when they
shall be placed III the street from the
early morning hours of opening up
until 9 am, SO that the City garbage
collector a gather such garbage and
rubbish in the early morning hours.
Business houses an dstores are earn
estly requested to keep boxes, crates,
barrels, and all rubbish whatsoever
off Of the. side walks and curbs.
All citizens are requested to report
to the City Clerks Office any inatten-
ton on the part Of the employees
Phone 436. T. II. BAIRD.
Supt. Of Streets.
April "a, 1917.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
Cobaea Scandens.

cause they r hidden by the foliage.
Their form, however, is pleasing and
they are open during the day.
For success in the climate Of Wash
ington, D. c., seeds of the cobaea scan
dens should be sown about March Is
In a rich compost. When the young
seedlings have developed their first
T leaves, they should be transferred
to three-inch pots or to tomato cans
and kept growing slowly until danger
of frost is past. IL the open a rich
border should be provided, for as soon
as hot weather comes on the plants
grow very rapidly if ample food is at
their command. A rabbit-netting trel-
lis or support is more satisfactory
than cords or smooth wire for this
plant. as it fastens itself chiefly by
tendrils rather than by twining, as
does the morning-glory.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot. reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
fuenced by constitutional conditions. and
In order to cure it you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on tho mucous surfaces of the
system: Halls Catarrh Medicine we
prescribed by one of the best physicians
posed Of some Of the best onics known.
combined with some Of the best blood
BURNERS. The perfect combination Of
the ingredients in Halls Cat,rrh Medi.
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. q
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
AUSTRIA WON'T ALLOW PUBLIC
DISCUSSIONS.

Budapest, via Berne to London,
April 28- (By Union Associated
Press)-Although the people of the
country are incensed over the refusal
of the government to take up the mat
ter of voting and other reforms in
Parliament, the government is still in
control of the situation and a decree
has been issued forbidding the meet
ing planned in front of the Parliament
Building tomorrow to discuss voting
reform. The Opposition leaders are
threatening to boycott a number of
charity meetings in which prominent
women are interested, supported by
Queen Zita.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
MANY, ~ CONTEST FOR RE
CRU,IInC POSTERS.

New York, APRIL Boy Union As
ISOLATED Press. )-Hundreds of de-
Signs made ~ artists throughout the
country are arriving at the head
CHARTERS of the conference committee
on national preparedness today, this
being the last day for submitting pos
tiers designed for a navy and navy
recruiting. One prize of $3.50 is to
be awarded the best design for a
navy poster and a similar sum for
the best design for an army poster.
Awards will be made by a board of
nationally prominent men.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
REVIVAL AT COMO.

Como, Miss, April 27-Elder W. K
Clements Of Greenwood, Miss, minis
ter Of the Christian church, has been
holding q series of meetings for tbs
past 10 days. Last Sunday he ded-
icatad the new church which has just
been completed. On Thursday night
Elder Clements preached a special
sermon on preparedness, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. Elder
Clements is a preacher Of are ability
being q ripe scholar and a pleasing
speaker, and holds his hearers as few
me do. Large audiences We're pres
ent during the entire series of meet,
ings.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
CaIenduIa.

ranges through all shades Of yellow
from ivory to deep orange. The plants
bloom freely and earlier han the
marigold, and are useful in beds, bor-
ders, Or backgrounds. The dried f1ow-
ers are sometimes used for flavoring
soups and stews. There are both sim
gle and double forms of the pot mari
Sold. One of the most satisfactory
methods of propagating this plant Is
from seeds sown about April 1 in the
North in spent hotbeds or cold frames.
After the middle of May, in localities
north of Washington it will be safe
TO transfer the young plants to their
permanent summer quarters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
WAR INCREASES ESTIMATE OF
LIVING WAGE.

Washington, April 26-(By Union
Associated Press)-Anxious to know
how the workers of the country will
fare during the hardships brought on
by war, experts have been looking
into the matter of living wages for
the government. According to Stats
tics gathered it is stated that an an
nual income of at least $3.50 is nov
needed for the proper support of a
laborer's family of five. This is an
increase from 1914, or about 16 %
per cent. in the past two years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
INTERESTED IN
TRAINING WORK
Good Number Of Young Men of Green.
wood Met Captain Foley at Bus
mess League Yesterday.
(From Saturdays Daily)

~ NooSOIu0y > Daliy)
Captain Oscar Foley, of the Six
|teenth United States Cavalry, who
spent yesterday in this city in the
interest of the officers training Camp
established at Fort Logan H. Roots,
near Little Rock, Ark, was met at
the Business League Rooms by quite
a number of young men of Greenwood
who seriously contemplate taking the
work at the camp, which when COM
pleted makes them officers of the Re-
serve Corps.
Captain Foley will be in the city
again Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, May first second and third. and
will be glad to talk the matter over
with anyone interested.
In speaking to some of the young
men yesterday morning Captain Foley
told them that it was not a proposition
to be jumped at but one to be given
serious consideration and cautioned
all of them before going into it to
have their minds thoroughly made up
on the matter.
The camp opens May Sth and con-
tines for three month";. Those at
tending will be taught all classes of
work in the army.
Captain Foley stated yesterday that
he secured seven enlistments at
Greenville Thursday. From the num-
Der of young men who eagerly ques-
toned him relative to the matter it is
indicated that ever a greater number
will be enlisted here when the Captain
returns next week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
Read 20 Happiness.

Be amiab'e, cheerful and good IA
tured and you are much more likely
TO be happy. You viii find this DIFF
Gcult, if not impossible, however, when
you are constantly troubled with con-
stipaGon. Take Chamberlain's Tab
lets and get ria Of that and it viii be
easy. These tablets not only move
the bowels, but improve the appetite
and strengthen the digestion. Sold
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
CLERK ALL RUNDOWN
Restored To Health By Vinol

Shelbyville, Ind-"1 am a clerk in q
hotel and was all run down, no energy,
my blood was poor and my face covered
with pimples. I got SO weak I had to
put up an awful fight to keep at work.
After taking many other remedies with
ont benefit, Vinol has restored my health
and strength."-RoY F. BIRD.
For all rundown, weak, nervous
conditions, nothing equals Vinol, which
il a combination Of the most success
full tonics known. Try it on our guar
antee.
s. L. Raines, Druggist, Greenwood
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
CALENDuLA
or Pot MariooId.

The calendula or pot marigold is a
hardy annual about a foot high. A
moderately rich, light soil is most con-
genial to these plants, which should
be placed about 8 or 10 inches apart.
II planted in mass or In borders. The
seed may be sown in the open ground
quite early in spring, and the plants
Will be in bloom early in summer and
continue to bloom until late in the au-
tumn. The coloring Of the flowers
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
COBAEA SCANDENS

Cobaea scandens is a rapid-growing
climbing vine which is easily propa-
gated from seed. The dark color and
refined character Of it's foliage, to.
gether with it's b~ell-shaped flowers,
render it a very satisfactory vine for
cove ing broad areas. It is q less ram
pant grower than the m~oonfower, but
furnishes quite as satisfactory a
screen made up of much finer leaves.
The flowers are not conspicuous, be
cause of their modest colors and be-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
Best Remedy for Whipping Cough

Best Remedy for Whopping Cough
Last winter when MY little boy
had the whopping cough / gave him
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy writes
Mrs. J. B. Roberts, East St. Louis, III
1T keeps his cough loose and relieved
him of those dreadful coughing spells
1t is the only cough medicine that
keep in the house because | have th5
most confidence in it." This remedy
is also good for colds and croup
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
lobelia.

grow. AS the plants appear they
should be thinnedm moderately, or trans
planted several inches apart in rich,
open soil. Liquid manure given while
they are in bloom greatly improves
h flowers. Many sorts are also good
winter conservatory plants of trailing
habit. The perennial or tall varieties
are handsome, snowy plants. found
quite effective for backgrounds and
grouping.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
Dr2ner Ec1d far Weak St0macbs.

Tie proper food for n man may
be al wrong for another. Everyone
should adont a diet suited to his age
end occupation. Those who have
weak ston0achs need to be especially
careful and should slowly and masti-
catetheir food Thoroughly. It is also
important that they keep their bowels
REGULAR. When they become consti-
pated or when they feel dull
ana stupid after eating, they should
take Chan1bcrlain's Tablets to
strengthen the stomach and move the
bowels. They axe easy to take and
pleasant in effect. Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
EsS,, SLAERu.s'S III 81
u Run-Dowu. Iervcus Women

. M~un-LI5Wl, NeIVCAS " OIlen
Louisville, ky.-"I was q nervous
vrsck, and in a weak, rundown con-
G.Efon when g friend asked NE TO try
\inoL. | did so, and as a result l have
gained in health and strength. l think
Ninol is the best medicine in the world
for a nervous weak, rundown systern
and for eidcr,y pcople."-Mrs. ". G.
CLAYTON, Louisville, Ky.
Ninol. which contains beef and cod
liver peptones, iron and manganese
~>aptonates, and glycerophosphates,
is guaranteed to overcome all run
down, weak, de~vitalized conditions.
S. L. Raines. Druggist. Greenwood
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
L0BELlA

The erinus varieties (lobelias) are
charming little plants that bloom very
quickly from the seed and continue
gay with flowers all through the sea-
son. For beds. edgings, baskets, and
pots there is nothing prettier; their
clear eolors and generous bloom make
them welcome anywhere.
The seeds may be sown outdoors In
early spring where the plants are to
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
WILL JOIN RESERVE SYSTEM.

Financial Institutions Ready to Enter
When Plan Broadened.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, April 30-Assurances
have been received by the Federal Re-
serve Board from scores Of state
bank and trust companies that they
will enter the Reserve System upon
the passage of amendnaents to broaden
the scope of the law which are now be-
fore Congress. Arkansas alone said
that virtually all of the hundred and
eighty state banks in that state were
ready to join.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
ARGENTINE NEUTRAL.
b (By Associated Press

Beunos Aires, April 30-The ques-
ton. Ct A~rgentine's latitude in the
war was debated today at a stormy
session Of the national congress by the
Socialists ding which several fist
hrhts occurred. Congress adopted a
declaration favoring absolute neutral
ity. O.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
BRADBURY RELEASED,
Charged With Murder Released on
Fourth Trial in Arkansas.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Pine Bluff, April 26-The charge of
rarz-der against T. S. Bradbury in con-
n~eetion with the killing of P. G. Jen-
kins, in December, 1915, was dismiss
ed today. This was the fourth trial
The charge of accessory against Mrs
Jenkins was also dismissed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
Get Rid Of Your Rheumatism.

Now is the time for you to get rid
Of your rheumatism. You Will find
Chamberlain's Liniment a great help.
The relief which it affords is alone
worth many times the cost. Sold
everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
GREENWOOD COTTON RECEIPTS.
GREENWOOD DESIRES TO CLEAN

Please cut your grass on vacant lots
and sidewalks QUITO curb.
Please do not throw paper and rub
bish into the tsreets, either in the res
idence or business district.
Lets make Greenwood again the
cteanest and most sanitary Town in
the State.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
O SALE.

One of the most desirable residences
on West Front street N Greenwood.
Lot 1OOx425 feet, rum ing through
from the River to Strong Ave. Ser
want and other outhouses. Will sell
at . bargain. Apply to
S. R COLEMAN.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
LANDS FOR SALE.

1922 Acres in Lelore and Holmes
Cos. 522 farnaed. Good residence, store
and shop. "a tenant houses, artesian
well, barn and saw mill, $333 per acre,
terms, and 6 per cen
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02
BRAZIL WILL
nT RTyyE TEsHe AT
d. NEUTRAL
Proclamation OF Neutrality in War
Between United States and Ger
many is Issued.
(E- Associated Press1

Rio Jarar-o.-tDelayed) The Brit
ISL government issued a proclamation
OF neutrality today with respect to the
var between the United States and
Germany.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02

246 acres near Peteet. 2OO in cult
vation. 10 houses. $50 Fer acre
Encumbrance $500. Will take clear
city property for equity.
S. D. STUART,
Flautt, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02

5O7 acres. $50 in cultivation. Z
tenant houses. 6 miles north Of ltta
Bena on good road, $50 per acre,
terms.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02

322 acres, $50 farmed near Sch1a-
ter on Culver River. l 5-room house,
Z tenant houses. S45 per acr Easy
payments 6 per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-05-02

36S acres, Leflore and Holmes coun-
ties, ali farined except SO acres. Good
house and barn. $27.50 per acre,
terms.