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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19

TO ACCEPT RUSSIAN TERMS.
Official forecast at the embassy is
that Germany and Austria will COM
ply with Trotzky's mo annexation, no
contribution. and self definition Of
boundaries" demands.
The Teutons' foreign ministers prob
ably 'also will agree not to use any
forces now on the Russian front
against the allies-because the Ger
mans no longer have formidable
force stationed there. What forces
stationed along the Russian front that
have not been transported to other
fronts or replaced by weaker units,
have been withdrawn mostly far
enough from the line to place them out
of the jurisdiction of the Joker" in
Trotzky's peace program.
PERMANENTLY OUT OF WAR.
Conclusion Of separate peace,
which now seems inevitable" an OFF,
cial said. will be an irreparable
wrong to loyal Russia and her allies.
Once separate articles have been
signed, Russia will be permanently
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
Anti -militarists Of the Cen.
tral Powers Fear the Re-
suit of German Victory in
West.
International Socialist Bu-
reau Actively at Work
Against Kaiser-Call to
Be Issued for Congress to
Discuss Situation.
By JOSEPH SHAPLEfe.

Stockholm, Dec. 18.-Socialists Of
the central powers oppose . separate
peace with Russia.
They fear such . step may %
strengthen the German imperialists
that Germany's Socialists will be wiped
out forcibly
Word to this effect was brought hsrs
today by International Socialist bu-
reau officials.
The bureau Is exerting strong pres
sure on both Russian and German So
cialists against such peace.
TO CALL CONGRESS-.
The central powers Socialists, Il was
stated will call Immediately 4 congress
to discuss formal rejection OF . sep
arate peace.
Secretary Huysmans of the interna-
tional Socialist bureau, implored Philip
Scheidemann, leader Of the German
majority Socialists now here to retnrn
to Berlin and oppose a separate peace.
Other German Socialists here told
the United Press today that their OBJ
lection to a separate peace would soon
be formally registered. Their opposi-
ton, 1t was stated, was due to grow
Ing audacity expressed in the war aims
of rulers of the central powers" ad-
ded to the open boasting Of the i'm.
perialist German press.
FEAR GERMAN VICTORY.
Socialists OF the. central powers are
apprehensivetthata peace with Russia
might permit Germany to mass enough
men for victory on the west front,
increasing the prestige OF the militar-
lists in Germany and giving them an
opportunity utterly to crush out all
German Socialism.
DIR. Weltner, leader of the Hungar-
ian Socialists, arrived here today. in.
company with Huysmans. He told tho
United Press that more than 10000
people attended a great demonstration
at Budapest on Nov. "a, which demand
ed a General-not a separate-peace
and that the central powers openly
state their war aims. The gathering.
DIR. Weltner declared, rejected sep
arate peace plan with Russia. openly
holding such move to present "the
greatest possible danger to Democ-
racy.",
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Subsequently, according to Weltner.
a congress OF Hungarian Socialists.
discussing the same subject, adopted
resolutions urging Huysmans and the
International Socialist bureau immed-
iatelv to call general conference Of
Socialists at Stockholm to prevent
consummation of the plan.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
Only Miracle Can
Saue Russia From
Negotiating Peace
Wrong Being Done by the Boshevik Will Be Irrepar-
able, Because New Government Will Be Powerless to
Reopen War; Once Peace Is Established Germany
Will Agree to Terms She Has No Idea of Observing.


inevitable
Russian official stated Once has
obstacle stand her She will
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
CONDITIONS
IMPROVED.
At
THE CAMPS
Prompt Action Taken Fol
lowing Report of Surgeon
General Gorgas of Suffer
ing in Cantonments.
Revelations Astound Con-
gress and Explanation
Will Be Asked of Secre-
tary Baker-Clothing Sit
uation Nearly Remedied.

Washington, Dec. 19-Orders have
been issued putting into effect urgent
recommendations made by Surgeon
General Gorgas for alleviating condi-
tions which have led to disease and
suffering in American army camps, the
war department stated today.
Gorgas' recommendations and state
ment of conditions as he found them
in the camps were given nearly a
month ago. They were publicly re-
vealed only yesterday, but were
promptly followed by the chief of
staff, it was stated.
In accordance with Gorgas' recon-
mendations orders were issued giving
a tent for every five men instead of
nine, along with establishment of OBJ
servation camps, installation of
plumbing in hospitals and expediting
issue of heavy clothing.
REVELATIONS ASTOUNDING.
The conditions revealed are as
founding" said Senator Chamberlain.
chairman of the military affairs COM
mittee. today. THE committee has
planned all along to go into them fully
when the proper officials take the
stand"
Committee members also want to
know why Secretary Baker several
times stated that proper clothing was
being provided for men as fast as they
were being sent to camp.
In the house, jeanette Rankin's res
olution for an investigation of the
health and hospital records at Camp
Mills, Hampstead, l.. l., will next
month bring up the entire cantonment
| situation.
MARKED IMPROVEMENT.
The war department said today there
has been marked improvement as a
result of the changes already ordered.
Camp Wheeler, where measles and
pneumonia have been epidemic, has
shown gratifying decrease in both, 1t
was stated.
The clothing situation is now nearly
remedied all around and the war de-
partment believes that hence forth
there will be less reason for complaint
as to sanitary conditions.
But the senate military affairs com
mittee is preparing to grill former
Quartermaster General Sharpe when
he takes the witness stand Friday in
the senate military inquiry.
Sharpe was responsible for provid-
ing clothing for the troops.
! COMMITTEE STIRRED.
| Gorgas report that men were suf-
fering through bitter weather because
summer clothing was all that has been
issued to them has stirred the COM
mittee.
Senator Wadsworth, New York
who recently visited a number of
camps brought back the same infor-
nation. More of it has been received
in letters and kilograms from relatives
of men In cantonments, some of whom
have died and others of whom have
been made seriously i'll because OF lack
of sanitation or proper clothing.
All the facts for congressional prob
ing will be promptly available, for
Gorgas' department, spurred by the
committee on public information, long
since adopted the policy OF absolute
frankness. His first revelation COW
cred conditions at pneumonia stricken
Camp Wheeler, Macon. Ga.
Now, after a personal inspection, he
has revealed that serious disease epi-
| on Do Da p,xx,o
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
A CHEERFUL CROWD.

There was no moaning when the first
great shipload OF wounded that Amer
lea has seem put into dock today.
There was something like 1000 con-
valescent Canadian soldiers aboard the
great vessel. All who were able to
walk scrambled to the sides of the ship
to get their glimpse of the American
harbor, shouted gleefully at American
soldiers on duty there and acted as if
they were just tickled to death to get
back home again.
Few of wars horrors were visible on
the first of the ships burden to show
themselves on the docks. The invalids
and mon walking cases" were all be-
low decks, so the landing partook more
of a jollification than misery meeting.
Are you downhearted, Sammy"
Yelled one Canadian soldier to trim
and huskylooking American, standing
with his gun on sentry go" at the
dock.
moi" the American retorted. grim
ming.
We'll" the Canadian yelled back.
"this'n make you homesick."
There were laughs and cheers. Then
the American shouted back across the
ever lessening width of water between
the dock and the ship. You'll get no
beer here"
Were glad we're going back to
Canada" the chorus came. Cant we
even get two per cent beer"
Not a chance" the Sammy solemnly
assured them
The Canadian wounded viii be
transported to Canada as fast as pos
sible by special trains. No nurses or
physicians were necessary to attend to
them at the docks. On board the ship
were a number of Canadian women,
some of them being returned from
England, in accordance with the Brit
ish governments rules that families of
soldiers should stay at home.
Every sort of British uniform was
represented in the groups that throng-
ed the rails. highlanders, artillerymen
aviators. infantrymen and everything
else.
One OF those aboard was Captain NJ.
r. Taylor. of Macon, Ga. a member of
the Canadian Royal Flying corps.
He was injured In fall suffering
concussion of the spine and was. re-
turned with his wife and six weeks old
baby. The wife is a resident of Tor
onto.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
SCENES NEW TO AMERICA.

Scenes new to America, despite the
fact that she has been in the war since
April, were presented as the British
ship moved slowly up the bay today.
Men with heads bandaged and swathed
In yards of gauze, men with their
arms strapped tightly to their bodies,
or hobbling on crutches, were to be
seen lining the rails. These were the
most lightly wounded soldiers. More
serious cases were below decks. 1t
was to care for them that ambulances
were summoned from hospitals and
automobiles were sent hurrying toward
the water front.
Included among the wounded were
men who fought at Vimy ridge OF
the total number of wounded, upward
of one fourth were officers.
The British Red Cross flag flew from
the mast of the liner as she brought
her touch of war closer to America. In
her war paint, a dizzy mixture of lines
and colors, the liner made her way
through warships now in the harbor
and proceeded toward her pier after
being quickly passed by officials of the
port.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
WOUNDED FROM
FRANCE BROUGHT
TO A U. S. PORT
T wo Thousand Manned
Canadians to Be Sent to
Their Homes Through
This Country.

An Atlantic Port, Dec. 19.-The first
ship to put in at an American port,
carrying as it's cargo human war
wreckage-the wounded and manned
from the battlefields in France, ar
rived here today. 1t was a British liner
with more than 1000 Canadians aboard.
Under normal conditions, the ship
would have gone direct to Halifax. Ow-
ing to the explosion which partially
wrecked that city, however, the con
Nalescent wounded were taken off here,
and will be sent to Canada by train as
rapidly as possible.
Canadian officers and their staffs
are here to care for the wounded. Ar
rangements have been made for spe-
cial docking privileges for the ship,
which will bring the wounded men as
close to transportation centers as pos
sible so that they can readily be moved
In ambulances to dominion bound
tpoiy
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-19
PERMANENTLY OUT OF WAR.

Continued on Page Two.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-09
WOODROW THANKs GEoRGE!

SDENSNN lFNlNINS NA@CINNl-a
London, April 9.-Thanks to King
George for his inspiring words" in
greeting Americas entry into war
expressed by Pres. Wilson in follow
ing message received by king today:
"Your eloquent message comes to
me at this critical moment in our ma
tional life as proof of a community of
sentiment among the free peoples Of
the world, now striving to defend
their ideals, maintain the blessings Of
national independence and uphold
the rights of humanity.
'ln the name of the American peo-
pie and the government to which
they look for guidance, ! thank you
for your inspiring words"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-09
ZEPPELIN BASE PLANNED. FOR
DANISH WEST INDIES

DANISH WEST INDIES
Copenhagen, April e.-The United
States main purpose in purchasing
Danish West Indies from Denmark
was to defeat known German plans
to establish Zeppelin and submarine
base there.
1t was learned on highest author
ity here today that months ago,
when United States began carefully
appraising possibilities of conflict
with Germany, this scheme of impe-
rial government to seize islands and
establish a base Of operations against
United States came. to light. 1t was
this reason that impelled America to
open negotiations With Denmark for
transfer of this strategic position to
the American flag.
Whether Germany planned forci-
bly, to seize the islands or to pUr-
chase them from Denmark was not
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-09

ONE CONCERN GIVES JACKLIFT
TRUCKS TO U. S. AT COST
Edward L. KOening, 1876 w. Lake,
resident distributor for the Lewis
Shepard Co., Boston, Mass, manu-
facturers Of the jacklift master ele-
waiting trucks, today received the fol-
lowing telegram:
With the love of our country
strong in our hearts we have offered
today to the army and navy dep'ts all
jacklift master elevating trucks pur-
chased by them during period of the
war at cost price. - Lewis-Shepard
Co."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-09
UNION LABOR PLEDGES ITS
SUPPORT IN WAR

Washington, April s.-Council Of
national defense has announced that
full and loyal support to the govern
ment in war has been pledged by or
gained labor in America.
Employers are importuned to be
fair to labor during the period of
war, so that there will be no occasion
for strikes or labor disputes of any
kind.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-09

SEE MOVE ADAMS CARkAlNZA
IN FAVOR OF OBREGON-NO
HOSTILE MOVE APPARENT
FL Paso, Tex, April 9.-Beginning
of movement against CarTanza, in
favor of Gen. Obregon, first chiefs
war minister, is believed here today
to be next development, following
mobilization of federal trooos at
JuareZ.
Murguia, known as a supporter Of
ObregOn, is today reported as plan
ming a junction Of his forces with
5000 troops under Amaro, now NOV
ing nOTthward into Chihuahua City.
Reported that Murguia is preparing
to strengthen his own forces, en-
camped at Juarez, by addition of OBJ
RECON supporters in Sonora. Obre-
gon is still in Mexico City.
Four thousand troops under Muir
guia are encamped under artillery of
U. S. troops across border. Guns were
ordered trained, as a precautionary
measure, in view Of the presence of
such large numbers Of Mexican
troops in Juarez. No indication of a
move hostile to the United States is
apparent, however, in Mexican camp
today.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-09

clear. Denmark, because Of its geo.
graphic position, is dominated by
Germany, and for reasons Of nation
al safety would undoubtedly have
acquiesced in whatever course Ger
many demanded.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
RUSCOE-ESTES.

A wedding of much interest to a
wide circle of friends of both the
contracting parties, occurred this af-
ternoon at the First Methodist church
when Miss Susie NJ. Ruscoe, of Hem
ingway, Carroll Co., became the bride
of Captain H. H. Estes, of this city.
DR.. j. A. Hall, pastor of the church
performed the ceremony. The bride
is a charming young lady of twenty
years and comes from one of the best
families in Carroll County while the
Captain is one of the oldest and most
esteemed citizens Carroll and Lefore
counties; he is a retired cotton factor
and a prominent planter. He is we'll
and ~favorably known through all of
section and has many friends all
over the state, and is seventy six
years of age.
The happy couple leaves this after
noon over the Yazoo and Mississippi
railroad for New Orleans
where they will spend their honey
moon. The congratulations and best
of their many friends are ex-
ended to them, in which The Daily
Commonwealth joins heartily.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
BERNSTEIN'S HABERDASHERY
WILL MOVE.

The two-story b Hiding formerly &C.
cupied by the Stein Book Company
has been leased by Bernstein's Mems
Wear Of Quality, one of the leading
haberdashery establishments in the
Delta.
The large and commodious new
quarters will be remodeled with the
latest type show windows and the
newest designs Of fixtures will be in
stalled, making indeed a mems shop
beautiful"
Mr.. Bernstein is justly proud of his
high class trade, and his motto is:
There's nothing too good for my cus-
toners and the people of Greenwood
and Lef1ore County"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
A UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.

The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
gave a unique and delightful affair
At the Elks Club on Wednesday after
noon, and in spite Of the inclement
weather it was enjoyed by a large
number Of guests.
The feature Of the program was a
series of Living Songs" the singers
making very charming pictures, in a
large gilt frame with a dark back
ground. Miss Jane Casey as San
Irish Girl" sang Barney O'Flynn,"
accompanied by Mrs. Gideon. Miss
Rennie, as "An Indian Girl" gave
"From the Land Of the Sky-blue
Water" accompanied by Miss Beard.
Mrs. Hall was "A Colonial Girl" and
sang "Annie Laurie" accompanied by
Mr.. Anderson. Mrs. Harper repre-
scented Liberty, and sang america"
accompanied by Mrs. Gideon. Mr..
Bennett, accompanied by Mr.. Ander-
son, sang very effectively "When the
Dew is Falling" and g" Hear You
Calling Me-"
Mrs. Gideon gave a beautiful piano
solo, and little Misses Goodman and !
Kantor delighted the audience with
two dances. Miss Oglesby, who has
recently come to Greenwood gave two
vocal numbers, "My Rose of Yes
tere'en" being especially enjoyed.
After the program tea and sand
were served in the Club par
ors.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
FOR A. THAT AND A THAT.

Is there, for honest poverty,
J That hangs his head, and a. that
The coward-slsve, we pass him by,
We dare be poor, for a. that!
For a. that, and a. that,
Our tolls obscure, an a. that:
The rank is but the %guinea's stamp
The mans the gowd for a. that.
What though on namely fare we dine
! Wear hoddin gray, and a. that?
Gle fools their silks and knaves their
wine,
A mans a man for a. that;
For a. that, an a. that,
Their tinsel show, and a. that;
The honest man, though e'er sac poor,
Is king O. men, for a. that.
Ye see yon birkie, cad a lord,
Wha struts and ~stares, and a that;
Though hundreds worship at his word,
He's but a coof for a. that,
For a that, an a. that,
His ribbon, star, and a. that;
The mar of independent mind,
He looks an laughs at a. that.
A prince can make a belted knight,
A marquis, duke, and a. that;
But an honest mans aboon his might,
Guild faith he mauna ia that,
For a. that, an a. that,
Their dignities, an a. that;
The pith O. sense and pride O. worth
Are higher ranks than a. that.
Then let us pray that come it may,
As come it will, for a. that,
That sense and worth, Ger a. the
earth,
Should bear the gree, and a. that,
For a. that, an a. that,
It's coming yet, for a. that,
That mar to man, the warld DER,
Shall brothers be for a. that.
Robert Burns.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
PYTHIAN DEGREE WORK FOR
TONIGHT.

The Daily Commonwealth is re.
quested to announce that the Degree
of Page will be conferred by Lefore
Lodge No. as Knights of Pythias at
the meeting of that Lodge tonight
beginning promptly at 7:30 o'clock.
All members of the Lodge as well
as visiting Pythians, are requested to
attend this important meeting.
Leflore Lodge is doing a lot of good
work, and the officers and members
propose to keep step with the prog
ress of our city along all lines of de-
velopment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
HALL-HOFFMAN.

A wedding Of much interest occurred
this afternoon when Miss Eva Hall,
the charming daughter of brand Mrs.
J. A. Hall, became the bride of Mr..
Henry Hoffman, Jr., a prominent
young business man Of this city. The
wedding was celebrated at four thirty
at the First Methodist church, the
brides father performing the cere-
mpny. The happy couple left immed-
lately owe the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley railroad for New Orleans and
other points where they will spend
their honeymoon.
Full details of the wedding will be
published in tomorrow's issue Of The
Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
o N WORRY, GREATEST J.
TO LONG LIFE. ~

Philadelphia, Feb. 15-(Bv H..
Al Associated press)-"Laek q v v,'s.
That is the recipe for lonpevit, !.
by Dr.. Russell H. conwell Of 1 ~
pie University, who celebrates iea'
enty-fourth birthday anniversary !,
day. He is one of the hos. 70
clergymen in the country. i. ~
diets that the European war will r., I,
end for sometime. But two ve,,. :. Y,
a half ago DR.. conwell predicted ~ y.
own death within a year. ~
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
FINISHING lev GARAGE.
Peoples Garage viii Soon Move Into
New Home on Market Street.

The new home Of the Peoples
Garage on East Market street is near.
ing completion and within a few days
that popular automobile firm will
move into the building. For the past
month or six weeks the garage people
have been in temporary quarters
awaiting the completion Of the new
building. They were formerly locat-
ed across the river in North Green
wood.
Some delay was experienced In
erecting due mostly to the cold
weather. One Of the severe freezes
cought the brick laying In progress
and the cement was frozen necessitat-
ing that a section Of the front wall be-
and rebuilt.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

"The Prince of Pilsen" was present.
ed to a small but very appreciative
audience at the Greenwood Theatre
last night. This splendid musical
comedy is one of the best on the road,
and would have been greeted by a
much larger crowd last night had it
not been for the Indictment weather.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

FOR SALE-By City Of Green
wood, the old Eagles Club or Luck
EFT house. Send bids to S. H. Mont
gomery, City Clerk on or before Mon
day, February IL, 1917, at 10 o'clock
a. m.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
FOR SALE.
CLASSIFIED ADVS,

FOR SALE-A very pretty bunga-
low with modern con~veniences, on the
Boulevard in Congress Heights. Part
Cash, balance easy terms. Apply to
J.. l.. Gillespie, this office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
WANTED.

2 or 3 small sets Of Books to keep
where my entire time will not ~ YAK
on up. I have q diploma frofA one Of
the best commercial colleges Ia The
South, and know | can do the work
IN = thorough manner.
T. N. DJLLlNuelsEY.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15

FOR RENT-5-Roorn Cottage with
double hall, bath, electric lights, west
Church street, l block Of Public
schools. $4,000, water furnished. APP
ply to r. T. Jones.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
PREPARING FOR PAVING.
East Market Being Put in Shape fol
Work in the Spring.

The work of lowering water mains
and fixing the drainage on East Mar
ket Street in preparation for the paw
ing of that thoroughfare just as soon
as spring opens has almost been COM
pleted. City Farm Superintendent
O'Leary and his convicts have been
doing some splendid work in prepar-
ing this street for paving. -
Mr.. O'Leary now has in his gang
nineteen c~onvicts, M trusty and
eighteen under the gum"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
All or any part of 5 cars of GOOD,
NATIVE GROWN, EAR CORN. For
prices write or phone,
Planters Oil Mill & Mfg. Co.
Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-02-15
Farming Land for Rent.

Farming Land for Rent.
$50 acres Of new land for rent;
three miles east of Greenwood; ten
ant houses and artesian we'll; small
or large tracts to suit tenants. In
quire Of A. W. Ross or Tel. No. 1856.