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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
TWO WOMEN ARE
HURT IN ACCIDENT
Mrs. E. W. Hunter and Miss Bette
Brooke Are Injured When Auto
Collision Occurs

Mrs. Z. w. Hunter of this city and
Miss Bette Brooke of Be zoni, were
both injured yesterday afternoon,
when Wi lis Nero, negro, driging a
motor car ran into the Ford in which
they were riding and which was be-
ing driven by DR.. Hunter Both of
the ladies were badly Bruised but
were not seriously injured. Mrs.
Hunter was thrown from the car and
struck the pavement, falling between
the two machines.
The accident occurred at the inter-
section Of Lamar and Market. DR..
Hunter was driving east on Market
and the negro was coming north on
Lamar and as he rounded the curve
ran into the Ford.
Mrs. Hunter was riding on the rear
seat and was thrown violently to the
pavement. Miss Brooke was grab
bed by DR.. Hunter and was savet
from more seriously injury.
The Ford car was badly damaged.
The other machine was not hurt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
MAY OPERATE IN
BRITISH MARKET
: . --.c2:cc., :. c2.,:ccc., Automobile Manufacturers
Permitted To Resume Operation
In Britain

LONDON, Oct, 1.-The recent an
nouncement Of the governments i'm
port policy, by which it is possible
for American automobile manufac-
turers to once more operate in Bri-
tish market, has aroused English
manufacturers to what they term a
sense of their DANGER with the pro
liability that the Society of British
NJ otor Manufacturers will make rep
reservations to the government.
''1f imports are unrestricted said
Mr.. Mccormick, one of the leading
members of the society, 'there is
-Iave danger Of the British market
being flooded next season, and the
effnt.ts sf ~ l
toward mass production will be frus~
trated. Thousands of people who
might have found employment in the
motor industry will thus be idle, and
British manufacturers will be COM
PEELED to revert to the pre-war prac-
tice of limited production and con-
sequent high costs. 1t was Ameri-
can legislation that built up the
American trade. Why can't British
legislation build up the trade here?"
One motor car company announced
it would retaliate by selling cars in
the United States. 1t believes there
is good market there for high
grade English cars, that shipping
facilities will soon be available and
that it will then be practicable to
carry the war into the enemy's
country"
Makers of smaller and cheaper cars
will have a more awkward position to
face, for failing government protec-
ton, they must bear the full brunt
of the enemy onslaught.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
AUTHOR OF Il LOVE YOU"

William LIE Baron author Il Love
You" which will be at the Greenwood
Theatre, Thursday evening, Oct End,
will be known to dramatic historians
as the man who rescued his country
men from the bedroom comedies. And
for this posterity should and probably
will be grateful. There is not so
much as a single four poster in the
entire play. Indeed Mr.. LIE Baron
places the players in a billiard-room
in his first act, thus violating all
precedents of 1918-19 farce writing.
Moreover all the characters are fully
clothed and remain so throughout the
action of the play. Not one of them
succumb to intoxication, nor does the
cast boast of a single fat man. Yet
we are assured that dense laugh
screen cloaks the audience through
out the entire three acts. How can
such things be?
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
PIONEER CITIZEN
DIES AT SCHLATER
Mr.. W. X. Randle Passed Away Mon
day Night-Funeral Held Tues
day Afternoon.

Mr.. W. R. Randle, a pioneer citizen
of near Schlater, died at his home
Monday night at 10 o'clock. He had
been in failing health for the past
three years, but had only been criti-
cally i'll for a week. Death was due
to a hemorrhage,
Mr. Randle was unmarried. He had
lived near Schlater practically all Of
his life. He was about 81 years old.
Mr.. RandIe was universally liked by
hosts of friends and was a we'll known
planter Of the county.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock at the McNutt
cemetery. The service was conducted
by Rev. Roberts of Schlater. Rev.
Campbell of Itta Bena and Rev. Caine
Of Minter City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Complaint Against
Blockade Crossings
Mr.. Editor:

Mr. Editor:
l see in your issue of The Daily
Commonwealth of December 9th.
where the officers are going to impose
fine on autoists for exceeding the
speed limit. Now if they will just have
all trains cut loose at all the cross
ings in the corporation, we will have
fine town. At the present, every
thing is blocked when the trains come
in. If a person were in need of a doc
tor at this time, and it were neces
sary for him to cross the tracks, it
would be impossible for him to do so.
So let the way be opened so every
body can pass. The railroad crews
think everyone should wait on their
motions. 1t will be a great benefit
to the public to have them cut at all
crossings. M.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
AMERICAN
MEETING TONIGHT
Will Be Held In Grand Jury Room
At Court House, O'clock
Sharp

The first meeting Of the American
Legion will be held at the Court
House (grand jury room), at p. m,
Wednesday, October 1st, 1919.
Wish to urge every person who en-
listed in the Army, Marines or Navy
before Nov. 11th, 1918, and who has
an honorable discharge from same to
attend.
The object of this meeting is to
place before you the idea of the or
ganization, name for our Chapter,
on Post, and to encourage a larger
enrolment and more enthusiasm.
Greenwood has always been a lead
er in every laudable undertaking in
Mississippi, but for some reason has
neglected the Legion, but we feel very
hopeful and see no reason why that
within a short time we cannot have
a Banner Chapter
Application for Chapter must be
into Headquarters not later than
Oct. 7th, 1919, and all present appli-
cants for membership must be paid
up. Two dollars $4,000 covers it
all. $1.75 of this is forwarded with
the application of Chapter and the
remaining 25 cents for our expenses.
Going to expect you.
Very Sincerely,
MONROE McCLURG, JR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
M0NTJOY CAR WAS
WRECKED, BURNED
Chandler Belonging Mr.. Paul Mont
JOY Was Stolen Last Night From
In Front Elks Club.

The Chand er automobile owned by
Mr.. Paul Montjoy was stolen last
night from in front of the Elks Club
and was wrecked and burned on the
Sidon road, near the Lorraine Craig
gin.
Mr.. O. S. Coleman, who had been
trying to sell the car for Mr.. Mont
joy, had driven it in front of the Elks
Club early in the evening and had
parked it there. He locked the car
and had the key in his pocket. He left
the club about 1915 and found that
the car was gone. The police were
notified and a search was instituted
The automobile was not located until
this morning when it was discovered
on the Sidon road.
The car was driven into ditch and
dump on the side of the road. Then
the car had evidently became STALL
ed. Repeated efforts were undoubt-
edly made to start the car, as tires
on the wheels were badly worn, where
they had spun in the sand. 1t is be-
lieved that the blaze which consum-
ed the car did not originate from an
explosion from the engine and the
theory is that the automobile was Set
on fire.
The machine was Dispatch Mode
Chandler and was va ued at about
$500 The loss was covered by in
surance.
The police have been unable to dis
cover any clue to the theft of the au
tomobile.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Two Trucks And Four
Trailers Now In Op-
Grafton.
CITIZENS MAKE
SERVICE POSSIBLE
One Member Of Line In
vests $4,000 In Prop
OSitiOn.

A few days since the Greenwood
Chamber of Commerce undertook the
Inauguration of truck line for gen
eral service in LeflOre county and ad-
joining territory. The object of the
service, eventually, to place every
farmer and business man in the coun-
ty in just as advantageous position
as he would be if he had a railway
station on his property.
This idea, already worked out sue
cessfully in thousands of communi-
ties in various parts Of the United
States, increasing business, popula-
lation and land values considerably,
appealed directly to some of the
shrewdest and most substantial busi-
ness men of Leflore County, and the
Chamber of Commerce takes pleasur
in stating that this truck line is now
reality, with two trucks and four
trailers already in operation and
number of others ordered. The ca
pacity of one truck and two trailers
is fifty bales of cotton at a single
trip. One member of the truck line
has invested $20,OO0.OO, and offers to
make it $5O,0O0.O0 More detailed in
formation of this truck line will be
given in a few days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
DIR. Fox Leaves For
Bowling Green, Ky.

DR.. Walter Fox and mother left
yesterday afternoon for Bowling
Green, KY, where they will make
their home and where DR.. Fox will
take charge of the optical department
u Il large ie7welrvs concern nrsqes.evtrs, Wy,
has resided in Greenwood for the
past two and q half years and has
been in charge of the optical work for
the Weller Jewelry Co. He has made
many friends during his stay here
who will wish him success in his new
home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
SHERIFF GARROTT
GIVES WARNING
To The Owners, Chauffers And 9th
er Operators and Drivers of Auto
mobiles Relative to Speeding.

There has been considerable COM
plaint about violations of our speed
ing laws in the city of Greenwood
and there has been a number of acci-
dents, collisions, and near accidents OF
account of reckless driving, which in
a number of cases has just barely es-
capped in resulting seriously.
This utter disregard of our speed
ing regulations is a dangerous prac-
tice, and the chances are, that if not
stopped, is going to result in some
good citizen getting ki led. Do you
realize that if you operate and drive
an automobile at a greater rate of
speed than is permitted by law, and
run over some person and kill him,
that you wou d be guilty of manslau-
ghter, and that the maximum punish
ment in such case would be twenty
years in the Penitentiary? Yet in
spite of the seriousness of such viola
tions, in utter disregard of the laws
of the state, and the utter
disregard of the rights of human be-
ings, there are drivers of automobiles
in this city who viii, turn the corners
of most crowded streets of this city
at rate of speed of from twenty to
thirty miles per hour.
The laws of this state provide that
no person shall operate and drive a
motor vehicle upon public highway
or street, avenue or alley of any city
town or village in this state at a
greater rate of speed than is reas-
enable, having due regard to the traf
fic and use of the highways, or so as
to endanger the life or limb of any
person or the safety of any property,
or in any event on any pub ic high
way where the territory contiguous
thereto is closely built up, at a great
er rate of speed than fifteen miles
per hour, or elsewhere in any incor-
porated city, town or village at a
greater rate of speed than fifteen
miles per hour, or elsewhere outside
of any incorporated city, town or viii
lage at a greater rate of speed than
thirty miles per hour, subject to othe,
provisions of the laws. The law also
provides that no operator of an auto
mobile shall pass a public school, ir
school days during school hours at 9
greater rate of speed than eight miles
per hour. The law also provides thai
in approaching bridge, sharp curve
or street corner, the operator shall
have same under his contro', and shall
not exceed ten miles per hour, and il
this rate is excessive where their
large traffic, then he shall drive will
due regard to said traffic, and unde1
no circumstances. exceed ten mile:
per hour.
You will note from reading tn
above provisions of the law. that i
the drivers of automobiles would il
all cases comp'y with the law, tina
the safety Of no citizen would eve
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

become in peril, and that there would
never be any accidents.
These regulations are reasonable,
and are for the benefit of the drivers
of automobiles as we'll as the safety
of the public.
This is to serve notice on you,
that the Sheriff S force has this day
determined that these laws shall be
and enforced; this is fair
warning, and we hope that our friends
of who they might be,
white or black, old or young, will not
cause US or them the embarrassment
of having to be subjected to the pen
alties of same.
Respectfully,
..-..-.. T.-C, GARROTT, Sheriff
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Associated Press Reports On
Opening Game.


CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 1-Reuther
for Cincinnati and Cicotte for Chicago
are announced as the opposing pitch
ers for the first game of the world
series this afternoon, between the
Cincinnati Red Champions of the
National League and the Chicago
White SoX of the American League,
the pennant winners.
Wingo will catch for Cincinnati and
Schalk for Chicago.
Chicago is the slight favorite in
the betting, with odds six and seven
to five in favor of the White Sox.
Considerable Chicago money is in ev-
idence.
That both teams are confident is
indicated in the statement from the
managets
Manager Moran, of Cincinnati, said
before the game: "We are going I'D
against great ball cub, but | think
we will hold our own"
Il have the utmost confidence in
each and every player. We are here
to win and hope to do So"
The weather was fair today for the
opening game.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Sunday Collision
In Business Section

A head-on collision occurred Sun
day near the Raines drug store at the
intersection of Howard and Market,
when two negroes, one driving Hud-
son and the other the Kinnebrew
Transfer automobile ran into each
other Neither of the drivers were in
jured One of the front wheels or
Mr.. Kinnebrew's car was broken. The
Hudson was not damaged. Fletcher
Robinson was driving the Kinnebrew
car
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
TRUCK PLUNGES
DOWN RIVER BANK
J. Nj. Young, Driver. Is Pinned
Beneath, But Escapes Being Ser
iously Injured

After being pinned beneath a heavy
truck for several minutes, J. M.
Young, a driver for the Standard Oil
Co., escaped with only minor injuries
yesterday afternoon, when the ma
chine he was driving plunged fifteen
feet down the river bank on the Shell
mound road, near the Lucas Gin. Mr.
Alvin Word, who was in company
with Mr.. Young and who is a so an
employee of the Standard Oil Co,
Jumped, when he saw the machine
was going aver the bank and escaped
injury.
The two men had been to the Race
Track plantation to deliver gasoline
and were returning to Greenwood
when the accident occurred. Mr..
Young stated that the steering wheel
broke, causing him to lose control.
When the truck crashed down the
river bank, Mr.. Young was thrown
beneath it and miraculously escaped
serious injury. He was extricated
from the wreckage by Mr.. Word and
a number of negroes who came to the
rescue. The truck mired in the mud
and did not fall into the river.
Mr.. Young was badly brushed and
scratched and cut on the leg and arm,
but no bones were broken and he was
able to be out this morning.
The cab of the truck was entire Y
broken off and the damage to it viii
amount to several hundred dollars.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Election Ordered
For Chancellor

An election to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Judge
Jos. A. May, Chancellor of this the
Seventh District, has been ordered by
the Governor of the State to be held
on November 4th
The date fixed is on the day of the
general election for State and county
officers.
1t is now in order for those aspir-
ing to judicial honors to come forward
and announce their names for the va
Gated office
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Will Poison Gas
Kill Bedbugs
Associated Press

PARIS, Oct. THE days of the
bedbug are numbered as a result of
the discovery that poison gas intend
ed for use against the Germans can
be utilized to kill vermin, according
teur Institute.
1t is suggested that the gas or
chemicals that form the gas can be
sprayed into a closed room and left
to asphyxiate the bugs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Il LOVE YOU" OCT. 2.

TIL ecomedy said to be the hit of
the year, Il Love YOU, will be at the
Greenwood Theatre on Thursday
night, October 2. Following are few
comments given on the show by the
press of the country:
THE complications are ingenious
and the fun is constant" - Chicago
Post.
"a bundle of wit, wreathed in
pretty SENTIMENT t''-Chicago News.
'Spontaneous and rib-Warming
laughter! New York Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Will Deliver An
Address Friday

Mrs. W. c. Winsborough, Super
intendent of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Presbyterian Church Z. s.,
will deliver an address to the ladies
of the Church and all ladies of the
city on Friday morning at 10 o'clock
at the church. The women of the
city are not only invited but are urg-
ed to attend this address.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
100000 MORE MAY
JOIN THE STRIKE
However Government Announces That
Situation In Great Britain Is
Improved
Associated Press

LONDON, Oct. While delegates
are assembling today to decide whe-
Their the 100000 transport workers
shall strike in sympathy with the
railroad men of Great Britain, gov
ernment communique at noon report
ed continued improvement in actual
conditions. Train service is better,
it asserted, and additional railroad
men have returned to work
Parliament Be Summoned.
LONDON, Oct. William G. Ad-
amson, chairman of the Labor party
in Parliament, has asked that Parlia-
ment be summoned Immediately.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
1--WE have it."
Barretts Drug Store.

Keep your stomach, liver and bow
els in good condition if you would
have health. Prickly Ash Bitters
cleanses and strengthens these organs
and helps the system to resist disease
germs. Price S1.25 per bottle. Bar
retts Drug Store. Special Agents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
President Spent
Restless Night
A ssoeiated Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1-After a
restless night, President Wilson fell
asleep in the forenoon today and
arose late. Admiral Grayson issued
the following bulletin at l o'clock.
''The President had a restless night
and is consequently feeling some
what jaded today. His general con-
dition, however, is as good as it was
yesterday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
"SchOOldren" Is A
Newly Coined Word
Associated Press

LONDON, Oct. IA London news
agency, which transmits its despatch
es on ticker tapes, dropped out sew
eral letters in sending the words
"school children" in a news item re-
Gently. The two words were abbre-
waited to "schooldren.' Newspaper
headline writers, always vigiliant for
newly coined words, have seized upon
"schooldren" and it may now be
seen frequently in the London press.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Headquarters For
Thirtieth Division
Associated Press

GREENVILLE, S. C. Oct. lit
was announced today that Knoxville
Tenn, had been selected as permanent
headquarters of the Old Hickory AS
sociation. composed of former mem
bers of the Thirtieth Division.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Goth Birthday Of
J.. P. Nets Mother

Mrs. Mary Metts, the oldest citizen
of our town, celebrated her ninetieth
birthday few days ago. She can still
do fancy needle work, play pretty old
time music, and reads her Journal and
Bible regularly. Her neighbors would
feel lost without her visits, and she
goes to church often.-Winston Coun-
ty Journal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Normal Conditions
Prevail At SpalatO
Associated Press

FIUME, Oct. 1-(Tuesday) Nor
NAL conditions have been restored at
Spalato, where the street fighting oc-
Cured between the Italians and Croa-
tions. The feeling between the two
races, however, is reported better.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Apologies For
Arrest Americans
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. boris Bak-
hmeteff, Russian Ambassador, in
formed the State Department that
the Russian Commander in Siberia,
had apologized to the American Com
mander of the forces there for the in
cident at Inman, involving the arrest
by Cossacks of the American officer
and an enlisted man.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Perfectly beautiful Georgette
waists, new fall colOring of
course and your size is here.
Come see them now. Don't wait.
FOUNTAINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Has Lost
Its Intensity
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA storm
reported off the Georgia coast yes
terday has passed inland over Geor-
gia and lost its intensity, the wealth
er bureau announces.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Reds Champions of Ma
tlonal League Cop First
Game From Chicago.
WILkISON TAKES
CICOTTE'S PLACE
Rousch Is Twirling For
Cincinnati In Today's
Game.

Cincinnati won the opening game
of the worlds base ball series, play
ed today at Cincinnati, by a score of
to l. The weather was fair for the
big contest.
Cicotte, Chicago's strong pitcher,
was replaced in the fourth inning by
Wilkison. Rousch twirled a fast game
for the Red Champions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Break BOlSheviki
Lines At Bulata
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, Oct. - The
breaking of the Bolsheviki lines at
Bulata by troops of the Finnish Gen
eral is reported. The Bolsheviki are
declared to have surrendered
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
FIFTY ARE UNDER
ARREST IN OMAHA
Boys And Men Are Taken In Gus
today In Connection With Race
Rioting
Associated Press

OMAHA, Oct. Fifty men and
boys are under arrest today in con
nection with the rioting Sunday night
when the negro held for attacking a
white girl was lynched
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

I am directly interested in several
hill places near Jackson. Anyone
wishing to locate in that section will
do we'll to see or write me before
buying. Douglass Robinson. Jackson
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

See the beautiful new Navajo
Indian Blankets pure wool,
$1,000, $3.50. $500 at
FOUNTAINS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
EMPLOYEES ARE
NOT MISTREATED
Above Statement Was Emphatically
Made By Chairman Steel
Corporation
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. denying
the United States Steel Corporation
had mistreated its men, as charged
by Union leaders, Elbert H. Gray,
chairman of the corporation, told the
senate committee Investigating the
steel strike, that it was his opinion
there was no basic industry in the
world, paying larger wages than his
company. Statements that the steel
companies mistreated the employees,
he declared were based on misinfOr-
nation and were absolutely without
foundation.
'$If the Unions control the indus
tries in the United States, it means
the decay and dropping off of pro-
duction," Mr.. Gary said. 1t means
this country cannot keep pace with
the world. 1t means the same condi-
tion that exists in England today, I
fear'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
THE WEATHER

X X X X X X X X X X * X *
MISSISSIPPI - Fair Wednesday
and probably Thursday; moderate
north and northwest winds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
Local Observations.

Local Observations.
Observation-Disclosures, 90 degrees;
lowest, So degrees; at a. m. So de-
grees; precipitation 90; river gauge
10; fall in "a hours OF.
Miss Annie Long Stephens,
Local Observer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01
By Innings

BY innings
l 2 3 5 6 g SR.H.E.
Cincinnati 90 5OO2 21x9l4 |
Chicago 0 l 5000 OO16 l
Batteries: Reuther and Wingo; Ci-
cote, Wilkison and Schalk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-01

Fresh Chocolate Shop candy.
Barretfs Drug Store.