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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Bankers Return
From Clarksdale

The Greenwood Bankers have re-
turned from Clarksdale, where they
went to attend the annual meeting OF
Mississippi State Bankers Associa-
tion. Mr.. R. C. King of this city, pres
ioent of the association, made an in
teresting address.
Mr.. King emphasized crop diversi-
fica cation, discussed the cotton acreage
and the export corporation for the
handling Of cotton. Mr.. King told Of
the growth. Of the banking resource es
of the state since 1914. He stated
that the bank deposits of the state
amounted to s17,000,O0O in addition
to about $5O,O00,000 which had been
invested IN Liberty Bonds and War
Savings stamps. In 1914 the resour-
ces of the state banks were $93 90, ).
000," said Mr.. King. 'sOn December
81, 1918, they totaled $500, ,O0O, ,OOO.' ,
Mr.. King said that one valuable
thing we learned during the war was
the Importance of cooperation anc
organization in accomplishing our wal
work. He urged the Importance Of
continuing these two plans now thai
the war has ceased.
Those who attended from Green
wood state that they were royalty en-
tertained during their stay in Clarks
dale. A fish fry was given the Wis
itors, together with a barbecue yes.
terday afternoon at Moon Lake
Those who attended from Green
wood were Messrs. King, G. L. Ray
Turner and G. A. Wilson, Jr.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Memorial Location
To Be Settled Later

JACKSON, Miss, May 15--Loca-
tion of the half million dollar Mem
orial to be built to Mississippi7s sons
who served in the Great War will not
be settled until after the enti re fund
has been raised, according to- State
Chairman R. E. Remington.
Upon completion of the funf |, which
is expected to take place J, lily A, a
meeting will be held of all. county
chairmen who took part in The drive
and vote taken on the site offered
Laurel, Columbus, Vicksb urg, Hat
tiesburg, Jackson and Me idian are
already actively in the figh c.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Governor of State
Issues Proclamation

The Governor of Mississippi has is
sued the following proclamation ask
ing the people to make liberal contri-
buttons to the Home Service Fund of
the Salvation Army:
''To The People of Mississippi:
"W HEREAS, The President of the
United States of America has stopp-
ed long enough in the performance
of his official duties at the Peace
Conference to issue a message to the
people commencing the Salvation
Army and its work and calling at
tention to the wonderful esteem in
which the Salvation Army is held by
the American soldier and sailor be-
cause of its work during the war:
and,
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army
is to conduct from May 10Th to 26th,
nationwide Campaign for funds
with which to carry forward its work
in America, and is asking the Amer
ican people to contribute at this time
SIS 000,0C0.00, as a Home Service
Fund, out Of which the Army pro-
poses to enlarge its services in the
United States and erect much needed
ui-dings for the proper housing OF
its various activities; and,
WHEREAS, The American people
learned long ago to esteem the Saliva
tion Army and to appreciate the
greatness and beauty of it's services
to the poor, the unfortunate and the
forlorn in all the by-ways Of CIV
ilization, in its fight in America
against poverty, sorrow and vice.
THEREFORE,, 1 call upon all of
our people to give heed to this Call
for Assistance, to make liberal dona-
tions to its praise-wortny work and
to support it in eve-y reasonable man.
ner."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Suggestions For
Beautifying City

In it's study of methods of beautify-
ing Greenwood the Second Year
Science Class of the High School has
made recent excursion to Congress
Heights.
They noted on Dewey Street the
grass plots need grading up and levell-
ing with the walks, the lawns are
ba1e of grass in spots, violets along
the edges of grass help to beautify
the street. A lawn on the corner of
Dewey and Henry Streets is being
built up and improved and trees have
been set out in front.
South Boulevard is a beautiful
street, with pretty trees extending
over most of its length, but a few
more trees are needed at the south
end. The lawns are also very well
kept. Ugly cross fences between hous-
es are made beautiful by being COW
cred with vines or in some cases with
roses. A good many residences in
Greenwood could be very much i'm
proved in a similar way. Ugly back
fences and the rear of premises may
be entirely hidden by this means.
Vines can be made to grow almost
anywhere and they add a rustic charm
which nothing else can give.
Mississippi Avenue is in need OF
more trees. The Parkway has good
natural possibilities for beauty but
needs development. Here are found
the most beautiful treas in Green.
wood. The lawns are lower than the
walks and should Be built up. Wher
The street is paved it will be possiblf
TO make it very beautiful
+ Paltce Street needs regarding, ane
would be very much improved by be
ing gravelled.
IL many parts Of Congress Height.
xaesnt lots grown up with weeds de
tract much from the beauty. E seem.
hard to keep these lots cut but pos
sibly stock might be grazed on then
lfrom time 70 time and thus PARTIAL,
fsolve the problem. A good many oil
and delapidnted fences should eithel
g rebuilt or taken down,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Soldier Hero Wi II
Lecture Tonight

Much interest is bel II manifested
in the lecture which IN be given at
the Methodist Church by Sergeant
Major G. Fellowes, Zero, soldier and
orator, who will tell !.lis experiences
in the world war. Sc, geant Fellowes
was twice wounded, twice captured,
shell shocked and gs ssed during his
four years activities with British for
cAs. He win tell yo what it is like
to be prisoner in Germany and will
tell you after ter ible time how hi
made his escape.
Sergeant Fellowe S has the hi.ghes
credentials both {, ON the American
and British Cover n ments. He will al.
SO answer any ne stions that anyone
may care to :lsk and invites the
public to make ;lny inquiries they hay
so desire.
Sergeant TselIowe. will lecture n
8 o'clock No. admissi IN win be chart !:
ed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
They Will Not Consider
Alteration Of Peace
Treaty
FOCH is WAITING
ON THE RHINE
Austrian Declaration
Has Arrived In
France
International Situation BY the Asso
ciated Press


Germany has met another rebuff
from the Council Of Four in the eff
orts of her plenipotentaries to Sc
cure alterations of the peace treaty
The Council has refused to consider
the note sent by Germany regarding
International Labor legislation. Wig
orous measures have been planned
by the Council in the event Germany
refuses to sign the treaty. Marshal
Foch is now on the Rhine front pre-
pared to take 81. Il action as is nee
essary. The immediate economic
blockade of Germany is planned if
continued hostile acton against the
enemy is considered necessary.
The Adriatic questions which have
I important bearing on the Austria
treaty, have not yet been adjusted.
The Austrian delegates arrived in
France last night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
HARRY HODGES
DIED LAST NIGHT
Had Been Ill Only A Few Days
Funeral Will Be Held This Aft
ernoon At O'clock

| Mr.. Harry Hodges, one of the
most liked young men of Greenwood
|! died last night at $50 o'clock follow.
ing few days illness of erysipeias
Mr. Hodges was troubled with a slight
i Infection IN the nose, week ago last
| " ednesday, but it gave him 10 ser
| ICuS concern and he was able to be
! out until Sunday. Then he became
quite i'll and MS condition gradually
grew worse. On Monday he lost con-
sciousnes and since that time his con-
GItion was most serious. Yesterday
little hope was entertained for his re-
covely and his death occurred al $50
last night.
Mr. Hodges was born in Macon,
Miss, on August Is, 1924, and was
25 years old. Fourteen years ago he
came with his mother to Greenwood
and has resided here since then.
in December 1917, he enlisted in
the navy and served until last F'ebru-
airy, when he received his discharge.
He was on the vessel William A. Nc
Kinley U. S. S. and made two trips
across the ocean.
Mir. Hodges was one of the best
known young men in Greenwood and
was nonored and respected by all who
knew him. He was clean and man.
ly young fellow and numbered his
II ENDS by the score. After his re-
lease from the navy he accepted his
former position with the Wilson Bank
ing Co., where he was a valued en-
ployee.
The funeral will be held this after
neon at O'Clock at the Presbyterian
Church. The service will be conduct
ed by Dr. Joseph RennIe and inter
menJ wlll be made in the l. o. o. F.
Cemetery beside his brother, Johnny
Hodges who d.ed a few months ago
in Cuba.
lac active pall-oearers will be:
Messrs. Steele Crow, R. H. Wilson,
Nat Mccain. Frank R. Mccoy, Jr.,
Fred Fountain, Maynard Fountain,
Finley Anderson and Sam Colmery.
The honorary pall-bearers-W. G..
Street, G. j. Jones, G. A. Wilson, Sr.,
G. A. Wilson, Jr., Calhoon Wilson,
W. T. Fountain, P. L. DeLoach, w.
C. McBee, P. w. Parsons, R. l. Hum
phries, E. C. Liddell.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. /. Hamilton and
family of Grenada, Mrs. w. H.
Hodges Of New Orleans, and w. F.
and J. L. Hamilton of ltta Bena, ar
rived in Greenwood today to attend
the funeral.
Mr.. Hodges is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Maude Hodges and
brother, J. 7. Hodges of this city.
The sympathy of the entire commune
ity is extended to this doubly.. ber-
eaved family, who in November bur-
led another son and brother, who died
white serving with the U. S. Army
IN Cuba.
The Wilson Banking Company was
closed today in homer of the memory
of the deceased.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
10Th Presbyterian
Assembly In Session
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS, May 15-The FIT
ty-Ninth General Assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian Churches be-
gan here today, with proposed uni
fication of the southern and northern
churches as the overshadowing issue
to be considered. The report of the
committee on the proposed union viii
be presented tomorrow. The sermon
by James I. Vance, retiring moderator.
will be feature Of the opening ses-
81 IN Of the assembly.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Palmer Gives Opinion
\ In Regard To Beer
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, May 15-Attorney
General Palmer today gave the opin-
ION that beer containing two and
three-quarter per cent. alcohol is ILL
egal but the officials explained they
will not operate to stop the manu-
facture of this beer, pending the de-
cision of the Federal District court
of New York in the case now under
consideration.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Wilson'S Message To
Congress To Be Brief
Associated Press

PARIS, May 15-President " lsen
has advised the cable companies that
his messages to the Forthcoming spec
ial session of Congress will not be
more than a few hundred words in
length, enabling it to be cabled prob
ably on the day of delivery.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15

The fire department was called to
to the Greenwood Enterprise office
today at noon. An explosion occurred
in gasoline burner connected with
the Linotype machine. The blaze was
extinguished by the use Of Chemical
fire exiting guishers. The damage wa
slight
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Will Present Austrian
Terms Next Week
Associated Press

PARIS, May 15-The Austrian
peace terms will probably be present
ed to the Austrian delegation next
Wednesday. 1t is understood that
the terms require the dismantling of
the famous Skoda works among other
arnpn0sses,t plants....s .--.s.-,,5st-.ss,.s -
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Troops Capture City
On The VOlga River
Associated Press

BERNIE, May 15-The Ukrainian
Press Bureau says it has learned
that Admiral Kolchak's troops have
captured Samara, an important city
on the Volga river
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Call Issued For
Bank Statements
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, May 15-The
Comptroller of Currency today issued
call for statement of the condi-
tions of the National Banks at the
close of busines on May IL.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Greenwood Sells First
Victory Bonds At Par

Greenwood sold the first $4,000 in
Victory Bopds on the New York Stock
Exchange st par, through ]. +. For
|roetsr s Co, 81 this city. Mr.. A.
(gVsiler receised some Of fhe new
bol,ds, de firs IS = reeeived h the
rs. from 81 - 8 Mogh hesd, Who
ths benl S s hlaA e = eoant.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Home Army Will Be
Paid High Tribute

JACKSON, Miss, May 15-Not
only will members of the fighting
forces in the Great War be honored
IN the half lf-million dollar Mississippi
Memorial to be built at some point
in the state, but also all members of
civilian war-organizations such as
the Red Cross, Y. NJ. C. A. and Y. w.
C. A., Knights of Columbus, Jewish
War Relief Association, draft boards.
Liberty Bond workers and all others
who helped to win the war.
Names of soldiers will be preserved
in bronze in the Memorial, while those
of civilian workers will be kept in
bronze bound volumes in the archives
of the Memorial.
Mr.. F. A. Stuart, of the Georgia
State Savings Association, was q
Greenwood visitor yesterday. Mr.
Stuart is preparing to offer within
about thirty days to the home owners
and home builders of Greenwood .
, ssw, ard e1seaa.-.gi.; ;.tsraStNe loar
contract based upon that Company.
old reliable plan Of repayment II
monthly installments, at greatly re
duced rate Of interest, through tht
local attorney for the Association
Mr.. S. L. Gwin.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
S. 100000 Voted For
Ministerial Relief

ATLANTA, May 15-The authori-
zation for the creation of five mil
lion dollar fund for mini tcsial relief,
, was voted by the Southern Baptist
,4sopys1tiou hers to-day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
VIEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET

Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
July 1855 27.23 $3.50 27.2O 1858
Oct. 24.60 25.14 24.54 -25.1O 24.61
Dec. 24.16 24.77 24.16 24.76 24.2O
Closed so up. ,-.., 4.-r~- :
New Orleans Spots 1913.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
THE COTTON
MARKETS

X x x = x = * = sk x & & x *
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
July 27.15 27.67 27.O6 27.5s 27.14
Oct. 25.40 26.O5 254O 25.97 25.45
Dec. 25.O5 $3.50 24.98 1852 $500
Closed AZ to so up.
New York Spots 29.75-4O up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
MISSISSIPPIANS.

MISSISSIPPIANS.
Erroneously Reported Wounded
Degree Undetermined:
Private Marion Mckinney, Jr., Sar-
dis, Miss.
1 WOUNDED SLIGHTLY.
Private Carl J. Thompson, Toom-
suba, Miss.
Private George William Steadman,
Water Valley, Miss.
Private Hubert +. TedfOrd, Clarks-
dale, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15

Dresses that has e graduated
IN the school Of fine needlew0ek
are here for. your gu iduatiou.
F0UNTAIN s.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
AMERICANS ON :
HONOR ROLL \
Associated Press
\: X X * X X X * * * X X i:

ASSOclaCed PreSS
WASHINGTON, hay 15-The fol-
lowing casualties are reported by the
Commanding General of the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces:
Killed in action, 4.
Died from wounds, 2.
Lost at sea, l.
Died of accident and other causes,
nine..
Died of disease, Is.
Wounded severely, IL.
Wounded degree undetermined, 20.
Wounded slightly, 1861
Total, 237.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15
Local OBSERVATIONS.

Temperature-Highest 80 degrees;
lowest, So degrees; at a. M, So de.
grees; precipitation, none; rive1
gauge 10 feet; fall in "a hours, 8.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-15

MIsSISSIPPI-Fair Thursday and
probably Friday.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-11-07
WOULD INCREASE
CHELAN'S POWER
Implication Ia Issue Bonds viii BE
Heard by Public Service
Commission.

The public service commission at
Nrnatehcc had hearing at the COM
mercial club Wednesday to pass upon
the application of the Wenatchee Val
ley Gas and Electric company for per-
mission TO issue bonds for the purpose
of financing the construction of an
other unit at Chelan falls. This will
add 1000 horsepower to the available
power of the company. In reality
about 1000 more horsepower will be
ready for service next season, as the
first unit of the Chelan falls plant
was never finally completed in time
to render it's full efficiency last sum-
mer.
A petition has also been presented
to the commission to permit an in
crease of per cent in the rates to
be charged for power generated and
sold from the new plant. This is held
to be necessary to pay actual charges,
including interest on the bonds. The
issue will probably be limited to $780,
900, bearing 6 per cent interest, all
of which are to be subscribed to local
ly.
A survey of the project to irrigate
between 100000 and 100000 acres on
Quincy flat from Lake Wenatchee. is
being made by the engineering force
of the Columbia basin reclamation
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-11-07

district. The plan to carry water from
Lake Wenatchee to Quincy was first
Investigated roughly about 10 years
ago and appeared to be feasible. 1t
would be necessary to either bridge
OIL tunnel the Columbia river near We
natchee. If carried through between
rs, 1000 and 10000 acres lying along
the route of the main canal could be
watered. This land lies in the We
natchee valley above present canals,
on the lower slopes of Wenatchee and
in Moses coulee. If found feasible and
practicable, the Lake Wenatchee plan
for reaching the fertile area known
as Quincy fiat may be segregated in
to a separate reclamation project un-
der the supervision of the state recla-
nation board.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-11-07
No. $40

No. $40
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, in and for the County
of Chelan.
In Probate
In the Matter of the Estate of Casper
Bauer, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that in pur
suance of an order of the Superior
Court of the State of Washington, in
and for the County of Chelan, made
on the 23rd day of July, 1919, in the
matter of the estate of Casper Bauer,
deceased, the undersigned admins
traitor of the said estate will sell at
public auction, to the highest and
best bidder for cash, and subject to
confirmation by said Superior Court,
on Saturday, the 22nd day of Novem-
Der, 1919, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, at the front door of the Court
house in the City of Wenatchee, all the
right, title, interest and estate of the
said Casper Bauer at the time of his
death, and all the right, title and in
terest that the said estate has, by
operation of law or otherwise, ac-
quired other than or in addition to
that of the said Casper Bauer at the
time of his death, in and to the fol-
lowing described real estate situate
in the County of Chelan and State of
Washington, to-wit:
Lots three (9) and four (4) of
block We (5) of Ralston addition to
Leavenworth.
Lot thirteen (13), of Block ten (10),
Ralston Addition to Leavenworth.
NICHOLAS. KINSCHERF,
Administrator.
L. J. Nelson, Attorney for Admin
istrator, P. o. Address: Leaven-
worth, Chelan County, Washington.
First pub oct24-third nov. y
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-11-07
SPECIAL TRAIN OF STOCK
MEN TO CHICAGO.

SEATTLE, Nov. 6. - Northwests
growing Importance as a center OF
production of pure bred stock will be
emblazoned before the eyes of the
stock raising world by special train
of Northwest pure-bred stock growers
at the International Stock Show to be
held at Chicago, early in December
With the date of the departure of the
special train almost a month away,
more than fifty prominent blooded
stock raisers of Idaho, Oregon and
Washington have made reservations
or the Stockmen's special train
through DR.. S. B. Nelson, director f
extension work at the Washington
State College, Pullman, Wash. Dr.
Nelson has complete charge of the ar
rangements for the special.
The Stockmen's Special will leave
Spokane, WASH, the evening of Tues
day. November 25, or Wednesday, No
vember 26, with at least 1875 repre-
sentative stockmen of the Pacific
Northwest on board. AS the tra' 4
proceeds through Idaho and Montana,
additional stockmen will be picked up.
Special cars of stock growers are be-
ing arranged from Western Washing
ton by the Seattle Chamber of Com
| nierce to take delegations to Spokane
where the special train will be made
up. Oregon cities also will send
special cars.
In addition to calling the attention
of the stock raising world to the rap
idly growing Importance of the Pa
cific Northwest as a pure bred stock
| center, the train will be moving con-
vention and conference. Arrange
ments to hold daily meetings on board
when addresses will be made by the
leading stock men of the country, are
being made. This feature of the eX-
cursion is expected to prove especial
ly attractive to stock growers of the
Pacific Northwest, as it will afford
them an opportunity to discuss the
problems that face the industry in
| this section.