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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
EVIKI TAKE
ALL OF UKRAINE
French Garrison Is Forced To With
draw To Odessa-Enemy Loses
Heavily.
Associated Press

LONDON, March 20-Virtually ell
of Ukraine is now IN the hands of the
Bolsheviki, according to advices rea-
ching London. The Bolsheriki has
lost between five thousand ard six
thousand men in heavy fighting at
Nikolaivv, northeast of Odessa, bus
have forced the French garrison to
withdraw to Odessa while further
east, the advises add, the Bolsheviki
have reached the Isthmus of Perekop,
leading to Crimea.
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GERMANY NEEDS
COTTON BAD
1t Is Estimated That The Cotton
And a Half Million Bales.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, March 20-Ger-
nany's cotton shortage is estimated
1t 100000 bales in an official des-
patch based on the opinion of Europ-
.an experts. When hostilities began
n 1914, Germany had on hand only
'0O, 1000 bales of raw and manufacture
d cotton and during the four years
war it is estimated that Germany
only received $500 bales. 1t is
stimated to supply the demand that
hey will need 100000 bales annu-
lly.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
Japanese Amendment
Been made Public
Associated Press

PARIS, March 20-(Wednesday)
The Reuters correspondent learns
from Japanese sources that the Jap
anese amendment to the Covenant
League of Nations, provides that the
contrasting parties agree grant equal
and just treatment to all ALIENS with
in their borders, who are nationals of
the states that are members of the
league, be submitted to the Supreme
Council
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sEMODELLING HOTEL AT
PHILLIP. MISS.

'r. w. H. Dick is remodelling the
Il at Phillip and is adding fifteen
rs to the structure. He is also
'odelling his home and is INSTALL
a new bath room. Mr.. j. D. Lam
| has been awarded the contract
the plumbing and wiring for both
.ctures.
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Details Of Death
Lieut.. S. X. Keesler

General and Mrs. S. p. Keesler are
in receipt of more details of the death
of their son, Lieut.. Samuel R. Keesler,
who made the supreme sacrifice be-
yond the Allied lines on October 8,
1918. Lieut.. William p. Keesler,
brother of Lieutenant Keesler, who
is still with the American EXPEDITE
onary Forces and who is now near the
vicinity where his brother was killed
was able to SECURE the information
printed below which will be- of inter-
est to the many friends of the gallant
officer.
First Lieutenant H. w. Riley, pilot
Of the oath Aero Squadron in let
ter to the chief Of the air service,
American E. F. Thru Channels)
wrote as follows of the distinguished
conduct Of Lieutenant Samuel R.
Kees!er:
s'In the late afternoon Of the 9Th
of October, 1918, Lieut.. Keesler and
myself were on a mission east of
Verdun. Shortly after we crbssed
the lines and just before we had COW
cred the assigned territory, four
Fokkers came from the French side
of the line and attacked us. 1 am
certain Lieut.. Keesler shot down the
leader as he attacked first, and saw
him go down in steep nose dive.
The other three E. A. opened fire
Immediately and crippled one aileron,
shot away my rudder controls and
part of my elevators. Lieut.. Keesler
fired all the way down and after we
crashed, although he had been shot
three times thru the chest and three
times in the abdomen. The three
Huns hung over us at low altitude
and kept firing after we were clear
of the wreck. Lieut.. Keesler was hit
in the hip before we could get under
cover. From 5:15 until 1900 that
night, when we reached a dressing
station, Lieut.. keesler received no
medical attention and although he
must have suffered terribly, he
showed wonderful self-control and
won the admiration of all the Ger
man soldiers who came to look at him
Lieut.. Keesler died the following
noon.
Lieut.. Keesler's conduct was a
grand demonstration of the morale
of our Air Service and hope it will
not go unrecognized.
(Signed) III. w. RILEY,
"1st Lieut., A. S., U. S. A.
"Pilot, Oath Aero Squadron"
RECOMMENDED FOR D. S. C.
"Hq. oath Aero Squadron 1st Army
Obs. Group, February 9th 1919.
ITO: 1st Army Air Service Com
mander, 1st Army, American E. F.
"(Thru Post Commander).
81. The above has been as fully
investigated as conditions will admit.
,''2. 1t. Riley and 1t. Keesler were
lost while on an army command plane
mission from Souilly on the after
noon of the 9Th Of October, 1918.
Nothing was heard from them until
on or about the 7th of December,
when I. received a postal card from
1t. Riley dated November 7th, telling
that he was prisoner in Germany
and that It, Keesler had been killed.
"3. The Attached correspondence
completes our knowledge Of the affair
81. In view of the attached COM
munication, / strongly recommend
that the Distinguished Service Cross
be awarded 1t. Keesler, (posthumous-
ly,) Lieut.. Keesler was man Of
sterling qualities and was greatly ad-
mired ID this squadron for his levot-
ion TO duty. The award Fl ths D. s.
g. would b ! vozslY = dttbe
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MARKETS

- Nxk1xGxAHxO :.
X X X X X * X Is X X + X X * y
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
(Old Contra..-
Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
May 24.1O 242O $3.50 1885 1919
July 22.65 $3.50 22.2O 22.35 224S
Oct. 2i.OO 21.15 2O75 2O.75 2O.70
Closed unchanged.
New Contracts)
Open High Low Close Close
May 244o 24S9 24.37 2A.44 24.42
July $3.50 % O9 % 50 2265 22.73
Oct. 214O 21.5O 2O.95 21.O5 2l.2S
Closed S to 20 down.
New York Spots 28.45.
NEW ORLEANS COT-"C..% MARKET
(Old Contracts)
Open High Low Close Close
Prev.
May 24.OO 24.25 237o 1886 1898
July 22.75 22.90 2255 2255 22.7S
Oct 2011 2O2S 2O.o6 2OO1 1920
Closed 13 to 20 down.
New Contracts)
Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
May 24.12 24.5O 1891 24OS 24CS
July -- 229O 23O2 22.45 22.57 22.68
Oct. 2O75 21OO 2O45 2Q.51 2O.7O
Closed 13 to Is down.
New Orleans Spots 27.50.
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French Troops On
East Bank OfRhine
Associated Press

French troops have occupied Mann
helm and Karlsrupe on the East Bank
of the Rhine on account of the Spar
tacan outbreaks, the Vossiche Zeit-
ung of Berlin says.
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Is Sentenced To
Life Imprisonment
Associated Press

TOWSON, Md, March 20--Dr.
Norbu Ishida, Japanese Alienist, was
found guilty or murder for killing DR..
George B. Wolff and was sentenced
to life Imprisonment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
Member Tennessee
Legislature Killed
Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 90.
H. Bessant, member of the Tcnnes-
see Legislature from Dyer County
was killed and Representative Dan
Wolfenbarger of Granger county and
M. F. Long of Robertson were in
jured, when an automobile plunged
oveI an enlbankment on Capitol Hill
at noon today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
Lettish Capture An
Important Point
A ssociated Press

COPENHAGEN, March 20-The
important railroad junction town of
Mitau, southwest of Riga, has been
captured by the Lettish troops, ac-
cording to Lettish official statement
issued Wednesday,. The statement
adds that the Bolsheviki are retiring
along the whole front.
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Large Pond Issue To
Be FlOated Soon
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, March 20 The
War Finance Corporation is consid-
ering floating large bond issue, prob
ably of $2O0,OOO,OOO within a few
weeks to provide funds for the rail
roads and meet other demands on
corporations. The interest rate con-
templated is 3-4 per cent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
Wilson Will Serve
Chairman of Committee
Associated Press

PARIS, March 2O-President Will
son will act as Chairman of the
meeting Of the league Of nations COM
mittee Saturday when all proposed
amendments and changes will be con
sidered and the plan put into defin-
ite form.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
For Period of Twenty Four Hour.
Ending Z A. M Today.

Temperature-Highe 73 degrees;
lowest, 40 degrees; at 7 am. 67 de-
praes; precipitation, none; river gauge
28.8; change in "a hours IL.
Miss Annie Long Stephens,
/ .~ Local Observer.
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Polish Troops Are
Pressing BOlsheviki
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, March 2O-The
Bolsheviki troops under the pressure
of the Polish forces have been COM
PEELED to retire and evacuate Pinsk,
which is 100 miles east of Litovsk,
according to Warsaw dispatches.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
notice.:

There will be very important
meeting of the Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce Friday night,
the 21st. Everyone of them is urged
to be present. Also as many mem
bers as possible. The shipping and
wholesale interests will be vitally
interested in matters coming before
this meeting, and it is hoped that they
will be fully presented.
G. A. WADE, President
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zens, Gid Montjoy. Sr.
! hope that there are others for
such men are an honor to our country.
f. W. sHEARER
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
ATTENTION KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS.

Leflore Lodge No. 46. regular
meeting, Castle Hall tonight, March
goth, 1919. Work in the third degree.
All members in good standing are re-
quested to attend. Visiting brothers
are welcome
B. H. BROWN, C. C.
C. A. KINKEAD, K. Of R. S.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20
NOTICE.

Beginning April 1st, Dantone's
Barber Shop will close at seven
o'clock every night except Saturday
and eleven on Saturday nights.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-20

The Height of style, the min
imum Of price, the utmost of de-
sire why shouldn't your coat
suit or dress for spring come
from Fountains.
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AMERICANS ON
HONOR ROLL
Associated Press

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THE WEATHER

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Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18
SUBSTITUTING OIL,

While there are sections of the country that arc feeling the effects of the coal shortage the introduction of substitutes for that fuel in most parts of the country has not been sarted. Wood Is of course at first thought of, but that would be as difficult for some localities to get and to depend upon as the coal When the coal supply is in terfered with the users thereof are placed in a trying position since nec- essity has not forced them to have quick and satisfactory substitutes on hand.
 In driving locomotives in some cases. in firing boilers on steamships and in other instances it has been found that oil is highly satisfactory. 1t is preferred to coal in some in- stances but 1t is interesting to note that the board of standards in New York has adopted rules whereby it will be possible to substitute it for coal in furnaces in that city. This marks a departure but not such a radical one in view of the similar uses to which oil Ia put as fuel. It is to be remem- bered that there are many oil heaters and there are appliances for fitting ur kitchen ranges as oil burners so that it is entirely within the range of pos sibiIity that the same could be done with furnaces with the matter of sup
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18
BLOCKING STAMP scALPERs.

No hesitation is manifested on the part of those who plan and intend to get their living through the losses of others. The swindler is well known in every direction. The greater the opportunities placed before him the greater his delight. It makes no diff ference how much sacrificing was done on the part of the other persons to acquire their holdings. or what story is put forth to separate them from their property the interruptions are always ready to do what is neces- sary to meet the situation and help themselves.
 This is strikingly brought to light in connection with war savings stamps which the treasury department found An investigation showed that there are those who make a practice of getting the stamps from the purchasers for cash but at less than what the owners could secure for them under the pre- scribed method of redemption. They are then turned into the government by the new owners and this accounts
 
 is receiving. Perhaps it is unjust to place such operators in the class with swindlers for it is realized that there are many who have turned in their Liberty bonds for figures much lower than they could get by carrying them to the banks. but when there are in- stances where war savings stamps. or any other securities. are solicited and where not only the desire of the gov ernment that they be held to matur- ity is disregarded but the owners are inveigled into parting with them for less than they are worth there is nc wonder that the government has got ten busy rounding up such operators
 It is of course another case of talk ing advantage of the Gullibility of the people but they are nevertheless en- titled to the protection which the gov ernment can give. At the same timt there is Q duty on the part of the peo- pie to get advice before parting witl any securities.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18
START THEM ON THEIR WAY.

lf we can rely upon the reports slow put steady progress is being made in Ire effort to bring about the deporta- lion of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. They arc leaders and nave been for years. The can be listed among the dangerous and un- Desirable. Emma Goldman even hav- Ing had a certain amount of influence, 1t would seem from his statement. up- on the assassin of President McKin- ley. Both have been operating here for a long time and whenever oppor- tunity presented spreading their anar- chistic doctrines for the overthrow of government and even though convicted and made to serve sentences in prison they are still in the country ready to continue their operations just as soon Rs given a chance.
 It was some months ago that steps were taken 10 see that they were re- turned to Russia whence they came They have. however. through appeals md the slow moving authorities pre- rented the sendoff from taking place md the former has even been quoted
 
 could never be driven from the coun- Try where she is a citizen.
 Easing her citizenship upon the fac hat she married naturalized Amer. can the government report is now tc he effect that investigation show. That the husband secured his naturali ration by fraud and that they wer, aever legally married. Such being tn, sase the weakness of the claim to cit zenship Is plain. It is a case of at tempting to evade deportation by a de .ectiys reiiancA on the laws of a gov srnment which is decried.
 If we are really awake to our dan gers we need to get rid of just sucl undesirables as these. Berkman i pot a citizen of this country and wit fhe federal Investigating showing tha Goldman is not both should be starte on their way to Russia as evidenc that the government is determined t clean out the leaders as well as tn smaller fry.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18

and the mint would not be indicted for profiteering if it made a very hand some revenue from the reconstructed coinage.
 Next time you are in the city and nave moment to spare you should have look at the specimen of an old miniature almanack which has been presented to the Guildhan Library.
 To bibliophiles these tiny volumes have always exercised & fascination. and a Paris gentleman once collected over 200 examples of them, and claim ed to have the smallest in existence. This was a. Dutch book printed in 1874 with the title of The Court of Flowers. It contains 49 pages. print ed from omveable types, and is just one e-fourth the size of an English pen ny postage stamp.
 But even this is beaten by a book published some 20 years ago in Padna, which contains 200 pages. and meas ures only 1-2 by 6 millimetres.
 We know of no English book that can compare with these two speci- mems; though Schloss's English Bijou kImanacl1, published 100 years ago | measures only three quarters of an inch by half an inch. The Guildhall L<tbI Iat SAlAllAIeiCh WdS puUllSIlGu Dy the Stationers Company, which used to bring one out every year about the same time as the Bijou. They average about ? 1-4 by 1 3S inches (thougt | we have seen one even smaller). and are beautifully bound in different col i ored feathers and engraved through i out.
 Ask your friends at breakfast or 1T i the train why their handkerchiefs are | square. Round, oval or oblong would 1 be lust as useful. At one time they were made in various shapes, accord
 ing to the fancy of the user. but thi! 1 irregularity displeased Queen Marie Antoinette, who suggested one winte l evening at Versailles that a uniform 1 shape would be an indication of goo( taste. The result was decree b! 1 Louis XVI, issued in the early day
 of 17S5, enacting that all pocket-hand kerchiefs should have right -angl edges henceforward.
 The sensational rise in the price 0 silver is very largely due to the Wa involving the nations of the east
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING NOV. 18th, 1919. 10,548
THE JENKINS CASE

Tn view of all the assertions that had been made regarding the kidnap- ping of American Consul w. O. 1Jen- kins in Mexico, and the subsequent in Vestigation by a Mexican judge who atter learning all the facts in the case declared that there had been no collu- sion between the ransomed represen- tative of the United States and the bandit gang. it is surprising that the Carranza government at this date should cause the arrest of Jenkins for the very thing that he had been found not guilty of.
 Perhaps Carranza, however, has been encouraged by the attitude taken by the state department of this gov ernment in maintaining that every thing possible was done by Mexico to prevent the kidnapg...-; of Jenkins and 10 bring about his release so that this government would not demand that, even though he was a representative of this government. the ransom money that he was forced to pay be made good 10 him by Mexico. In view of that stand if Mexico can by any man. ner of means show that Jenkins was involved in the Kidnapping it will in- deed be an important disclosure but in the meantime what is going to be the attitude Of this government relative 10 the arrest?
 The Jenkins case has had many pe- culiar features but none more so than that revealed by the state department in respect to dealing with this case that revealed by the state department in respec 10 dealing with this case since the impression has been gained from the statement by Secretary Lansing that Mexico can do about as II pleases with Americans. extract his money and treat him cruelty without anyone being held responsible for it or anyone being required 10 reimburse rim for such ransom as he and nj.
 gicnds arc forced to na.. But for ar American consul to be an accomplicC lf bandits is a new development which this country will not accept un- il more substantial evidence is pre- tented.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Regardinq the End of the World.

Mir. Editor: In regard to the 17th of December, 1919, as reported in The Boston American week ago. I would like to say that every little while some great geologist makes Q wonder ful discovery which develops into a great fraud. For an example I will state here. in the matter of the dis tance between the sun and the earth Lacalle says it is 76.000o90 miles Humbolt says it is S2.0000oo miles Henderson says it is 90 600 900 miles. Mayer says it is 104000, ,090 miles. Only slight difference of twenty eight million miles. A very little. isn't it? The following as to the age of the earth. Professor Ramsey made it fully 10000 million years. Professor SoIlas made it about 5 million years, Lord Kelvin made it "A million years Prof. Tait placed it at most 10 million years Another slight difference of 9900 million years, and not T contra diction is offered from anyone. Of course some people have become ac- customed to swallow everything that is put before them.
 About the end of the world no man knows. not even the angels in heaven Matt 24:36 According to history ard scripture prophecy we are on the edge of the world now. If you don't be- lieve it read the Bible. Daniel. Matthew and Revelation. It is a hook like dia- monds among stones.
 F. J. W.
 Willimantic, Nov. 1T. 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-18

magnificent congressional library, whose marbles and mural paintings are uneqnalled elsewhere in this coun- try. Hidden by waving palms and great banks of rare flowers, the Ma rine band played throughout the even ing. buffet supper was served to all the guests, but in the gorgeous private reading room reserved for senators the diplomatic corps was served a special supper. with the prince at the head of the table. after the official recention was at an end shortly after midnight.
 The treaty has taken on a tremen- dous squirt of speed since the cloture rule was adopted. and it now looks as if it would be cleared from the slate this week and in the hands of the president. Should he pigeonhole it. as has been rumored might be done. then congress is likely to adopt resolution declaring that 2 state of war no longer exists with Germany. But it is too early in the game to more than allude to such a course of action as among the possibilities