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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
DEMOCRACY FOR
RUSSIA PLANNED
Head OF All Russian Government
Says That Is Only Salvation
For Country.
Associated Press

OMSK, SIBERIA, April 23-Ad-
miral Kolchak, head of the All-Rus-
sian government, speaking recently
in Ekaterinburg before conference
of members of the Duma, zemstvo
and other organizations, reiterated
his belief in democracy for Russia,
declaring it to be "the only admis-
sable form of future government"
Bolshevism, he said, is destroying
the very foundation of authority ic
the country and means a desperate
struggle for long time.
At present, he pointed out, condi-
tions sometimes force the govern
ment to employ means which do not
correspond with principles of demo-
cracy, but he assured his hearers that
such measures were temporary and
that steps were being taken to insure
universal suffrage, labor and land
legislation and to develop organs Of
seli-government.
the government endeavors to
ma .ntaln and strengthen friendly re-
laLlons with the Anues," said the d.c-
tator. Russia was alarmed by the
invitation to send her delegates to
Pi1nce's Island to negotiate with Bol-
shevlkI. Now this question is settle,,.
The statesmen of western Europe
now see the truth and blame the Boi
shviki, calling them murderers and
terrorlsts, as did Lloyd George.
line government Is nsplied with
the ideal OF restoring the motherland.
1t is not called upon to settle all fun
damentai questions. 1he Russian peo-
pie IS master OF It's fate. Release"
from the yoke OF Bolshevism it viii.
through its representatives Al a nat
ional assembly, express its Will i'll re-
gard to ats Iorm of government and
it's social structure. Then the pres
ent government will transfer it's pow
er to such an authorized government.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Lieut.. (Rev.) Ewert,
Known AS Fighting
Parson" to Speak.
IMMENSE CROWD
EXPECTED HERE
Mrs. S. H. Phillips of
Memphis Will Make
An Address.

Before o'clock tonight the Green
wood theatre is expected to be pack
ed To overflowing by hundreds of per-
Sons who are coming from all the
surrounding sections to hear Lieut..
(Rev.) Ewert, the fighting parson and
mrs. S. H. Philips, chairman of the
Moman's division of the Victory Loan
Committee of Tennessee. Messages
from the towns throughout Leflora,
indicate that large representations
VIII be in attendance from each pre-
cInct
The speaking will begin promptly
at $50 o'clock
Lieutenant Ewert was a Presbyter
ian minister, but when the great war
arose, he gave up his religious work
here and discarded the cloth of the
clergy for the khaki of the army and
joined the ranks. He will tell or hi;
experiences in the war. Throughout
America Lieut.. Ewert is known as the
fighting parson." He is beseiged by
calls to speak in the interest of the
Victory Loan and Greenwood is one
OF the few places which has been for
tunate enough III sec ring him.
Thee no more ap4s woman speak
er IN tue ooutnA..l.>. .Aan Mrs. >. II
Phillips OF Memphis, Ienn. Mrs. Phil
lips is a spontaneous and magnetic
speaker aid is AT ease before any aU,
dIence. 11er cnaln of manner and
ablilty to relate her stories in such an
interesting manner has placed her
amongst the foremost women speak
ers of the country.
Miss Bessie Portwood has arranged
an excellent musical program for the
occasion. The Portwood orchestra will
render number of selections and
Mrs. w. S. Hill will give a solo, en-
tlUled, 'Flanders Field
The speakers will reach Greenwood
about O'Clock this evening from In
dlanola. Mr.. J. II. Pettey will drive
to Indianola and will bring Lieut..
Ewert and Mrs. Phillips to Greenwood
in motor car.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Thousands Are Desti-
tute Throughout Coun-
try Of Roumania.
RED CROSS OPENS
MISSION THERE
Situation Is Now Re-
ported 10 Be Less
Acute.
Associated Press

BUCHAREST, April 23-American
flour and clothing are saving the liv-
es of thousands of destitute people
throughout Rumania. The United
States Food Administration has a,
ready brought into the country near
ly 10000 tons of flour, while the Am
erlcan Red Cross, which has larce
MISSION established here, is dlstribut-
ing clothing and general re.le1 sup
p1les o. ali kinds among the needy
population.
The flour from America arrived at
time when conditions were at their
worst and wnen local supplies for the
Rumanian people were almost ex-
hausIed. 1t was feared that the want
of food would result IN a state of Bvi-
shevlsm ana revolution. This Amer
lean Iiour has been a tremendous tao
tor in preventing the unrest. Fror:
its reileI stations established at Buch-
Arrest, Jassy, Constanza, Galatz, roc
SAM and fltestl, the American Red
Gross is distributing it's supplies, and
IN every important village an Am
erlcan ked Gross soup kitchen IS help
ing to feed the population.
queen Marie, who has taken the
greatest interest in this relief work,
mas assigned Prince Carol to cooper
ate with the American Red Cross
Colonel Henry w. Anderson, Red
Cross commissioner to the Balkans,
said today that three large consign-
ments OF renef supplies had already
arrived in humanla and that the
fourth was already on it's way from
IouIon, so that the American Red
Gross would soon be able to care for
every destitute person IN Ruman4a.
Kumanlans living along the line Of
the Sereth River, where most of tn,
figntlng took place, are in the worst
condition. The situation in norther I,
Rumanla is reported mucn less acut-.
All hospitals are short of suppIea,
and the American Red Cross is en-
deavcrlng to meet their needs. ADJ
tional shipments OF food, cloth
medicines I'D soap are being arrsn=
ing -, the poor, 800 sewing ma. n
ines and tllolst.1-As O. Aru.; of clotl
nave been Sen. l.lto Ine interior b.;
the American Ked Cross commlssiu.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
No Final Disposition of
The Territory Has
Been Made.
DOUBT TURKISH
REPORT IN LONDON
Serious Disorder Has
Been Reported At
Hamburg.
international Situation by the Asso-
ciated Press)

international Situation by the Asso-
ciated Press)
Premier Orlando threatens to re-
turn to Italy today unless there is
satisfactory adjustment of the Filme
and Dalmation questions. Premier
Lloyd George is trying to rersrNde
the Italian leader to remain il Paris
longer while ne continues his effc~ts
to reconcile the opposing view points.
The council of iour decided yesJer-
day Cermanv's right to Kiao Chau
and the Si,antung peninsula, which
was in dispute between China and
Japan, be term mated but made no
final dis POS til of the teri toy.
1t seems that the established Sow
let government in Hungary has CrIm-
bled, while the report that the Soviet
government was established in Tur-
key, is doubted in London.
On the northwestern Russian front,
the Poles have taken Wilma and pierre
ed the Bolsheviki lines. On the NORTH
Russian front the allies are pushing
forward.
Serious disorder was reported ut
Hamburg Saturday and Sunday.
Although the peace conference has
passed for future adjustment the
japanese problem, the Italian diff
Guilty is still pressing for a solution
at today's meetings of the conference
leaders at Paris. The Italian delega-
ton, however, seems to be showing
DISPOSITION to racede from the extreme
attitude taken, from Paris reports, in
dicating willingness on the part Of
Italians to listen to suggest'ons COM
promised, which lead to the hope that
way may be found to adjust the
conflicting demands of Italy and Jugo
Slavia regarding the city of Fiumc
and the Dalmation coast. Italy is
said to have offered to give up their
claims to the Dalmatian Hinterland
if given Fiume, the Dalmatian coass
and the coastal watersheds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Mr.. A. w. Evans For
Justice OF The Peace

The announcement of Mr.. A. w.
Evans as a candidate for reelection to
the office of Justice of the Peace of
Beat 3, subject to the decision Of the
August primary election, appears in
this issue of The Commonwealth, to
winch we direct the attention of the
voters.
Justice Evans is now serving his
first term in this responsible position
and the capable and satisfactory man
ner IN which he discharges the duties
of office will no doubt result in his re-
election without opposition.
He is one of our most highly es
teemed citizens, faithful and efficient
and has host of friends who are de
lighted to have the opportunity tt
vote for his reelection.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
THREE MEN SHOT
NEAR BERCLAR
Shooting Occurs When Officers Al:
tempt Arrest Three Men Charg-
ed With Carrying Liquor.

Three persons were shot, none of
/ them seriously injured however, when
two officers from Sunflower county
attempted to arrest Messrs J. H.
Grant, Ray L. Kelley and D. Kinney
of Berclair, on a charge of carrying
whisky in their motor car. The shoot
ing occurred early Sunday morning
in front of the Grant home at Ber-
clair. Mr.. Grant was shot twice in
the arm and side; Officer Sheffield of
Moorhead was wounded three times
and Deputy Sheriff Durham also Of
Moorhead was slightly wounded.
According to reports, the automo-
Bile occupied by Grant, Kelley and
Kinney mired in the mud near Moor
head. Officer Sheffield states that he
aided the men in getting out Of the
mud hole and in doing so discovered
that they were carrying whisky in q
sack. According to his statement he
returned to hoorhead and called Off
Ger durham, who is city marshal and
deputy snerlff and notified hlm that
the men were transporting liquor. The
two officers then secured an automo-
bile and overlook the three men. The
officials declare that tsaey fired a num-
ber CT shots in the ar and ordered
the men to halt, without avail. The
three men in the car state they di,:
hoor ho 0e
When the automobile drew up III
front Of the Grant nome near Ber-
ciaIr, the officers pulled up beside the
car and the shooting commenced.
Grant, Kinney and Kelley state if
they had known who the officers
were, they would have stopped and
would not have resisted arrest. They
also claim that the automobile con-
tanned no liquor.
Prosecuting Attorney Means john
ston went to i. sestigate the case.
Deputy Sheriff = a...ss..., who was on
ly slightly wounu... Is how able to be
out. Mr. Grant aEu ..nr. Sheffield are
still unable to leav. their betis.s
The defendants are being held,
pending an investigation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
CONTEST GIVEN
FOR HUN HELMETS
School Children Are Eligible To En-
ter-Held In Interest OF the
Victory Loan.

A number of German Helmets
which were captured by the Ameri-
cans in Metz, Coblenz and other Rhine
cities have been received by the Di-
rector of Publicity for the Victory
Loan. These helmets were stored by
the Germans in the Rhine cities ready
to send on an instant's notice to the
German army in the field to be used
on their triumphal entry into Paris.
The Germans had planned to change
their battle stained uniforms and he'll
NETS at the gates of Paris for brand
new elaborate, gold braided uniforms
and accouterments included these
splendid looking helmets.
Unfortunately for the Germans
something got in their way and they
could not enter Paris, lords of crea-
tion as they had planned. It was the
American doughboy who got in their
way and it was he who captured these
line helmets that possibly you have
seen for the past several days dis
played in the window of Fountain s
store.
The school children of this city are
! invited to compete for these fine he'll
NETS In contest that all should enter
with a will. One of these helmets
will be given to the child who writes
| the best essay or composition or
''Why My Father Should Buy Victory
Liberty Bonds"
The only condition to the contest is
| that the father of each child who en-
ters shall read the essay composition
and must write across the bottom be
fore handed in 81 have read and ap,
prove of this essay, John Jones" O.
whatever the fathers name may be.
| This contest opens Immediately
there will be two helmets offered, on:
for the grammar schools and one fol
the high schools. Contest viii clos'
krioay eyea.n., Apfn xo..l, wnen al
compositions must be handed IN t,
your teacher at school.
The judging Of this contest will b
conducted by Professor Saunders, an,
the helmets viii be delivered to tn
winner only on his written order. Tn
winning essays win be published il
The Daily Commonwealth, the Gram
mar school essay on Monday an,
| High School essay on Tuesday. Ever.
>l:ll = ~1..v:hl~. A. 49,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Gen. S. r.. Keesler Buys
Business Property

Gen. S. >R. Keesler has purchased
the TWO story brick building ON Front
street from Mrs. Floyd WlIson Hum
phreys, the consideration being $10,-
900. General keesier will use this
building for his growing Studebaker
Agency. ihis ilrm also handle the
CieveIand Tractor. They will make
the necessary Improvements on this
building and expect !. y. in their new
quarters soon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Turkish Report Is
Doubted in London

LONDON, April 23-The rumor
that Sovient government has been
set up in Turkey remains without
confirmation and it is now treated
with considerable incredulity. Brit
ism warships equipped with wireless
are now at Constantinople, but moth
ing has been heard from the fleet
which would have been expected if the
report was a fact.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
s gS--~s-stss- -
ORGANIZE THE
NATIONAL GUARD
The National Guard Will Be ReOrgan
lied. Several Units Have Been
Authorized More Will Follow
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, April % - The
reconstruction OF the National Guard
TIA. ted today when the War Depart
.nellt authorized the organization of
seven regiments and one extra bat
.ilion OF Infantry, one squadron Of
calvary and eighteen companies Of
coast artillery in New York, New
Jersey, Ohio and Oregon. Other auth
orizations are expected soon.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23

PARIS, April 23-In statement
issued by President Wilson today, ex-
planning his position on the Adriatic
question, he declares Fiume cannot
become a part of Italy. The Presi-
dents points out. that every condition
concerning the Adriatic settlement
has been changed since Italy entered
the war upon promises of a pact Of
London, the Austro Hungarian Empire
having disappeared. He notes that
no states have been created from
which Fiume is a natural outlet to
the sea and contends there is no
strategic necessity for a pledge in be-
half of Itaiy's claims to the Dalma-
ton Island, as the Austrian naval
menance has ceased to exist.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Illinois Senate
Iase1, Good Bill
Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 23-The
State Senate today passed the Water
way bill providing for a connecting
INK between the channel Of the sanl-
tary district of Chicago and the nll-
nols river at Utica and throwing
OPEN the Lakes to- the-Gulf water
route.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
New OffenSe Has
Begun In Russia
A ssociated Press

LONDON, April 23-Ural Cos sacks
are apparently acting in conjunction
with Admiral Kolchaks Siberian for
region Uralsk in Southeastern Russia
and captlred several villages we.t OF
Jralsk
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
ATT ENTION KNIGHTS OF

Regular meeting Leflore Lodge No
as at Castle Hall, Thursday, April
Z4th. Work in the first rank. All
members in good standing are re-
quested to attend. Visiting members
welcome.
B. H. BROWN, C. C.
C. A. KINKEAD, K. of R. S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
Put Surcharge On
Shipments Of Cotton
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, April % - The
sur-charge of 25 cents per 100 pounds
on cotton shipped from Atlantic and
Gulf ports to Liverpool and London
were established by the shipping
the serious delays in unloading at
the English ports.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23

DIR. Luther Otkin, who recently re
Greenwood and has opened surgi-
cal office here. He formerly resided
IN McComb, Miss. He served during
the war in France with the America q
Expeditionary Forces and held the
rank of captain.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
AMERICANS ON
HONOR ROLL
\. X X X 4 X X X X X X X X X
Associated Press

Associated Press
WASHINGTON, April 22-The fol-
lowing casualties are reported by the
Com IN anding General of the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces:
Killed in action, 8.
Died from wounds, 1.
Died from accident and other caus-
es, Ia.
Died of disease, %.
Wounded severely, 2l.
Wounded degree undetermined, 43.
Wounded slightly, 376.
Missing in action, 4.
Total, 4S9.
MISSISSIPPIANS.
KILLED IN ACTION.
Private Charlie A. Hawkins, Cry
stal Springs, Miss.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY.
Private Thomas w. May, Natchez.
Miss. a
Returned To Duty, Previously Re-
ported Missing in Action:
Private Buel B. Mills, Taylor. Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
THE ITALIANS
STANDING FIRM
Their Delegation Reassert Their De
termination to Stand Firm On
Their Claims To Fiume.
Associated Press

PARIS, April 23-The Italian de-
legation to the peace conference to-
day re-asserted it's determination to
stand firm on the question of Fiume,
indicating that unless the council
changed it's position, the delegation
will not return to the conference. An
early settlement of the difficulty is
consequently thought improbable, es-
pecially as President Wilson is I'M
derstood to be equally as firm as the
Italians.
The council of four resumed con-
tions concerning Japan and Chine
with Premier Orlando being absent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
THE WEATHER

X 4 X X X 4 ): + X X X X X X X u
MISSISSIPPI - Fair Wednesday
and probably Thursday; gentle to
moderate winds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23

Mr.. W. 5. Vardaman has returned
home from oxford, where he has been
for several days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
For Period of Twenty Four Hours
Ending 7 A, NJ TODAY.

Ending A. NJ Today.
Temperature-High 81 degrees;
lowest, Sc degrees; at Z p. m. 80 de-
grees; precipitation, none; river
gauge 31.3; hcange in "a hours 90.
Miss Anne Long stephens,
Local Observer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23

Is PER CENT OFF
On Children's Gingham Dresses
THE STYLE SHOP.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-23
IS PER CENT OFF

O. llrenls Drs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-08
ADVICE ON
CARE PIGS
BY OWENS
County Agent Points Out Dangers
That Befall Young Poker and
Tells How to Bring Them
Through.

j. w. Owens, county farm agent
this morning issued statement OF
the care of pigs during the month
Of August" Mr.. Owens says:
THE pigs farrowed in August
should receive careful attention in or
der to avoid unnecessary loss. There
is usually a big loss in the August
zig crop both from death of pigs
and from stunting, which means q
poorer hog at greater cost than is
necessary.
THE sow should be given nothing
hut plenty of pure fresh water dur
ing the first twenty-four hours after
the pigs are farrowed 1t should be
cool, but not cold. She should then
be fed very lightly on slop of wheat
Iran, or mill feed and water, and
gradually brought up to full feed in
about two weeks time If the sow
is fed heavily on rich feed immedi-
ately after narrowing, it causes an in
creased production of milk which will
most likely produce scours in the
pigs. The scours afterward result in
DEATH and always causes a serious
setback to those that are able to
survive the attack.
"The pigs should be given the run
Of a pasture, il possible, Under no
crcumstances should they be forced
to stay in small pen. They re-
quire exercise, and should have it if
they are to develop properly. They
also require shade and plenty of wa
ter to drink and wallow in. This
wallow should be clean, rather than
filthy, disease-infected mud hole.
"They should be kept free from
lice and worms. Crude oil, machine
OIL, fuel oil, or ordinary kerosene will
kill the lice. This should be used
regularly at intervals of about ten
days, or a good rubbing post, made
by wrapping an old sack around a
stake or post in the hog lot and kept
saturated with oil, is better still. To
prevent worms and promote thrift
ness in the pigs, they should at all
times have access to the charcoal
mixture. This is made as follows:
1 bueheI charcoal
l bushels wood ashes.
8 pounds air-slaked lime.
pounds salt.
pounds sulphur.
pounds copperas.
mix all the dry ingredients ex
cept the copperas. Dissolve copperas
in one quart of warm water and
sprinkle over mixture, stirring thor
1ughly. This should be kept in a
dry place
plans should be made early for
he planting of rape, rye, oats, etc,
or winter grazing for the pigs. Graz
ng crops are as essential to profita
llc hog-raising as TO any other kind
If livestock farming"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-08
FOR SALE

Good 6room modern home. lot 150
by 1856; well located on South Hill, a
real bargain for quick sale; only
$1,000.
Good Broom modern home on
South Hill, fruit and shade trees, ga
rage and other improvements close to
three schools. A realsnap at $1,7OO.
A large modern home with whole
block of land close in and near car
line; schools; plenty outside inn
provements. You should see this as
an investment
Good Broom frame house; lot 100
by 165; corner lights, city water;
we'll, barn, shade trees east front,
Price for quick sale, $1,000; easy
terms.
FARM LANDS
Don't fail to see our list of farm
lands. We have plenty of them in
both small and large tracts: choice
bottom lands and up lands.
We are loanIng money on farm
lands at very attractive amounts and
liberal rates. If you want to get in
the grocery business we have nice
clean new stock of groceries doing
nice business invoice around $1,000
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-08
Real Estate

120-acre farm, nearly all in Guilt
vation, nicely located, six miles south
of Tuttle, incumbrance $4,000; price
$3,5OO.
80 acres, seven miles south Of Tut
tie; nearly all in cultivation; no i'm
provements except fences; loan
$1,000; price $4,000.
24O acres of fine upland, gently
rolling; fair house; well fenced; close
to market. Price $35 per acre.
$50 acres of fine bottom land. Price
SIS per acre.
220 acres of good creek bottom
land. nearly all in cultivation; well
fenced, fair little house for $4,000 per
acre.
800 acres Of fine Washita bottom
land; 100000.
l am in position to make you best
rates and terms on farm loans; close
the loan in my office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-08
GO TO RODDY'S
FOR
SUMMER LUNCHEoNs

For summer lunches no food is
so economical, healthful and deli
cious as cold prepared dishes.
Hot weather demands light,
easily digested food, especially in
the middle Of the day when the
highest temperature prevails. AT
such times hot fatty foods essen
TALLY heating the blood, should
be avoided.
The cold luncheons we serve
are especially recommended as
nutritious and strength building.
Delicacies served all hours.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-08-08
SUMMER TIME BARGAINS
CITY PROPERTY

Modern wosory Sroom house we'll located Kansas
sem and lot 60x165 Price for quick sale only $350
Fouroom house lot l50foo front fruit and shade trees chick
en- house, $500 buys this Hurry
Sxroom modern house newly paned first class condition. $50
foot lot South Hill Owner leaving town Price $4,000
Look this tfptt ANaa 9N&
Fourroom house good WE'LL city $50 foot 'front.' northeast
chicken house, barn. fourth block from high school
Price 81 000 Part terms,
5ox250 feet raage property Fouroom house and 50x50 stor
age house, of Gav iron. Price $1,000.