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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
County Quota Is S1,O03.35O.O0

The quota of Leflore County for
the Victory Liberty Loan has been
fixed at 1908, $4,000.
The amount Of the Victory Liberty
Loan is limited to $4,000 100000, ac-
cording to the official statement of
Secretary of the Treasury Glass.
Victory Liberty Notes will bear a
four and three quarters per cent in
terest. The notes will mature in four
years, but the Government retains the
option to retire them in three years.
The notes are free from normal tax
They are interchangeable any time
before maturity for three and three
quarters per cent non taxable notes.
There will be no oversubscription.
The Treasury will allot all subscrip-
tions up to $4,000 and over first.
The notes will bear the date of May
20. The first interest date is Decem-
Der IS and ri-annually thereafter.
financiers characterize the terms
as excellent for the investor and the
prediction is made that the quota for
5he Eighth District will be subscribed
quickly. The campaign opens April
Il and closes May 10.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
LLOYD GEORGE
STATES POSITION
He Would Rather See Russia Boil
sheviki Than to See Great
Britain in Bankruptcy.
Associated Press

LONDON, April 16-Replying TO-
day IN the House of Commons TO the
previous criticism of his activities at
the peace conference, Premier LLOYD
George said the situation twas st.ll
full of perils for all countries" He
pleaded that "those who are trying to
do their best be let alone" "The time
spent in framing ehe league of ma
tons plan save time instead of vast
ing it, he Declared, "as the league
would provide means of adjusting pos
sible errors" Il would rather leave
Russia Bols'ieyiki until they see their
way out rather than see Great Brit
ain In bankruptcy" was one of his
declarations. He asserted it not true
that the United States and Europe
had been at variance He said that
it was his conviction that military
intervention in Russia would be Tia
greatest act Of stupidity and he de-
clared that reliable information show
ed Bolshevism gradually waning.
The Allied representative in Paris
have arrived at a complete under
standing on the fundamental ques-
ticns that would effect the treaty
with Germany, Premier Lloyd George
declared in the House Of Commons to-
day. The allies have formulated their
demands and he Hoped by the end of
1ext week that they will be presented.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Council of Four Is De-
voting Time To Other
Matters.
FIGHTING OCCURS
AT MUNICH
Labor Troubles Still
Prevail in Western
Germany.
international Situation by kssocia
ted PresSl

international Situation by kssocia
ted Press)
The details of the proceedings to
b" observed Mt the history meeting of
the allied and German represon atiNe
at Versailles week from Friday is
being worked out by the allied dele
gates to the peace conference, while
the council of four is devoting Itself
to efforts to settle the controversy
between Italy and the Jugo-S -Slavia,
relative to the eastern shore Of the
Adriat;c.
According to semi-offical french
News Agency despatch, the Sch,es-
w.g-Ho.stein w nroh'cm, in viii h 0nn-
mark ard German are at ODDS. has
been adjusted ~ Parish by tie a.
rangemeIt of q referendum 10 the
people of the province.
Violent fighting has occurred 1T
Munich between German government
and the Soviet troops. The latter
seems to have wen at least tempor-
ary victory. Anarchy is said to reign
in the city. Encounters are also re-
ported at Madgeburg and the radical
elements were defeated. Labor troub-
les still prevailed throughout western
Germany. The Rumanian forces in
Bessarabla were forced to retire be-
fore the Russian Soviet troops Fur
ther north of Petluras, the Ullrainian
forces were driven westward a con-
distance
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF.
People Calling Longiro Back as They
Did Stone.

Report comes from all parts of Mis-
sissippi that the people are going to
put Longino back into the million
dollar capitol, built under his admin
istration without issuing of bond
and without graft or scandal. The
taxpayers remember with apprecia-
ton the wonderful successful admin
istration Longino gave them. No
bonds were issued for any purpose,
but nearly a half million dollars of
outstanding bonds were called in five
years before due, saving 100000 in
interest. He successfully pointed the
way to the establishment of the Con-
federate Soldiers Home; increased
pension appropriations and the COM
mon school fund; purchased and or
ganized the State convict farm, of a.
600 acres; twice recommended and ap-
-roved the compulsory primary elec-
ton law; advocated good roads, and
many other cemmendahle things. In
Going all this under the Lonc cino Sd-
ministration the State tax levy was
reduced, and nearly a million dollars
in cash was left in the State treasury
The people are all-powerful, and
when they assert themselves nothing
can withstand their wishes, as was
shown when they called back John
Nj. Stone for Governor.-The Carthas
genian, (Leake Coz, Established 1862
The people everywhere seem to be
turning to Longino. Kinds county is
reported for him from center to cir.
cumference; and the news is coming
from every part of the State that
Longino will easily win in the first
primary.-Hinds County (Raymond)
Gazette, Established 1843.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET
Open High Low Close Close
Loses Silk Shirts,
Liquor, Everything

! Recently Greenwood citizen made
: trip to the Crescent City. Attrac-
tive bargains in pretty neckties and
handsome silk shirts interested him
and he purchased heavily. Feeling
particularly pleased with his money
we'll invested, he decided to plan a
, pleasant surprise for a few friends
and bought six quarts of "Old For
rester,' which he packed neatly in his
grip, together with his other purchas-
es He then started on the homeward
trip after most enjoyable stay in
New Orleans.
All was well until he reached
Brookhaven, when an inquisitive man,
possessed with an unusual amount of
curiosity entered the coach. The
stranger gave the passengers the
"once over" and then searchingly eyed
the baggage, which was scattered
about. Being a government official
he was accorded considerable liber-
ties.
The Greenwood citizen had taken
pains to see that his grip was depos-
tied across the isle and some distance
from where he was sitting, although
not out of range of his watchful eve.
Az ASiSsASd iiIul11SIcNC0 DIS 10 L0o
movements of the new conner and
see1ning.g was intently absorbed in
newspaper.
"Does this bulging hand bag belong
to you?" said the stranger as he
stopped by the Greenwood man, and
designated the property which con-
contained the expensive wearing ap-
parel and precious liquor. Visions of
being dragged into court, a heavy fine
and newspaper publicity, flighted
through his brain and with some de-
gree of calmness he managed to make
negative reply.
The official hesitated, doubling the
truth of the denial, but presently
picked up the heavy suit case and the
Greenwood man without a protest
saw him depart down the isle and dis
appear from the coach carrying his
valuable possessions.
Several disappointed friends ex-
tended him their sympathy when they
incidentally dropped into his office |
the following day after his return
home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Shortaoe Of Fuel Is
Also Responsible For
Slump.
FIREWOOD COSTLY
RUSSIAN EMPIRE
Declares Population Is
Strongly Against
Bolshevism.
Associated Press

STOCKHOLM, April 16-Passen-
ger traffic on Russian railroads has
ceased ostensibly because of the
spread of spotted typhus but really
because there are no locomotives to
spare and because there is a great
shortage of fuel, according to l. Hes
sen, former editor of the Petrograd
Rjetsch. Thanks to heavy bribing he
has just managed to leave Petrograd
which he said was in desperate straits.
"At the Putiloff Works, where for
merly $4,000 men were employed only
a very few are now to be seen," said
Mr.. Hessen to The Associated Press
Sabotage prevails. Locomotives can
not be repaired nor constructed The
only one the Bolsheviki have is valu-
ed at four million rubles.
'1n Petrogr7 | a piece of firewood
costs four IT. IS, bread 90 rubes
pound, mea sugar 120 and butter
the same i'm Gorky the novel
lst, has disposition 100000
rubles :. ng books and support
ing authors and tutors but no books
can be printed as long as paper~is
five rubles a pound. :,
"Why the Bolshevik regime has not
fallen puzzles everyone, particularly
the Bolsheviki themselves. Time af-
ter time they have expected their fall
and prepared to quit bat each time
something happened that improved
their chances. Last autumn when
Perm was taken by the Czechs, when
armed forces threatened from the
Ukraine and the Narva and British
warships approached in. TIE Baltic
every one was sure it f4s the begin
ming of the end. Ana oaaen, instead, [
came the invitation to Princes Is
lands.
"Not even one per cent of the pop
ulation is favor of Bolshevism |
Bolshevik troops fight without know |
ing why, but continue for fear of |
being shot if they disobey. If given
an opportunity they desert at once !
An example of this was the action
Oh what was considered a model reg |
iment in Petrograd. The men, 5000 !
of them, were sent from their bar
racks to the railway station to entrain
for the Narva. When the train ar
rived there were just eight men who
had obeyed instruction to entrain.
''1f there is no intervention soon
pure anarchy will rule Russia. Trot-
ky and Lenine are gradually being
pushed aside and real criminals will
succeed to the places of power"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Democratic Basis
For Swedish Govt.
Associated Press

STOCKHOLM, April 16-A move
ment is under way in the Swedish
Parliament to place the government
Of Sweden on a more democratic bas-
is by so altering the Constitution as
to give Parliament direct control of
the nations foreign policy. A COM
mittee of the Riksdag has proposed
that the contents of al international
agreements and treaties should be
communicated to Parliament, and it
is expected that these recommended
tions will be adopted.
Under the Constitution as it now
stands, control of foreign affairs is
in the hands of the King and his
ministers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Pullen's Comedies
Attract Good Crowd

Pullen's Comedians and Musical
Revue presented ''The Millionaire and
the Servant Girl" to a good audience
last night at the tent theatre just be-
low the postoffice. Their number to-
night is "Won by Waiting" four
act comedy drama. Those who have
attended the first two productions of
this company, report good, clean
shows that were we'll attended and
we'll worth the price Of admission.
Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Leader Remarks On
The Premier's Speech
Associated Press

LONDON, April 16 - William
Adamson, the leader of the labor op-
position in the House of Commons,
said regarding Premier Lloyd
Georges speech today, that it was
eloquent but not entirely satisfac-
tory"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Complete Anarchy
Reigns in Munich
Associated Press

LONDON, April 16-Complete an
archy reigns in Munich, according to
Copenhagen Dispatches to the Ex-
change Telegraph. All work has
ceased, trains have been stopped and
robbers are looting the houses and
threatening banks. The despatch
states the 1st Infantry regiment is
said to have joined the Spartacans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Deny Report That
Archduke Executed
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, April l6-Vienna
dispatches to the Acht Uhr Blatt
quotes a member of the Soviet min
istry at Budapest as denying the re
port that Archduke Joseph, DR..
Wekerle and Baron Sztepreniyi had
been executed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Crenshaw Reply To Jones.
CrenshaW, Miss, April 2, 1918

CrenshaW, Miss, April 2, 1919
Mr.. S. f. Jones, Greenwood, Miss.
Dear Sir:-I was pleased to receive
your letter of the 3lst ult. | wrote
tie article YOU refer to. thinking the
time r.pe to call to the attention of
these Delta people that an absolute
protection from these floods cou,d be
had, and at a cost that would be a
mere bagatelle compared to the bene-
fits.
4 Our engineers have estimated that
/ the divers on of. the Coldwater would
C""t about $4,000, 200, but the bene-
.'f,tS would be spread over such vast
territory that the acreage tax would
be a light one. The Coldwater fur
nishes about 40 per cent of the wa
ter that makes Big Tallahatchie and
/ about so per cent that makes Yazoo
] the elimination of this would ap-
peal to men of common sense as we
Delta planters flatter ourselves as be-
ing.
!, l believed that an organization
| should be formed to divert the Cold
water-this and no more. In this
there could be no place for local
Z fight; the benefits would be conferred
Il oii q SiietiiS SSdLS from lue DlNeISlOil
I Dam down to the back waters of the
) SMississipppi. Then let each commun-
Z ity do what it liked about it's drain
sage. =
q This commission shoule, be COM
Dposed of about 3 men-men big
Eenough and broad enough to see this
&Delta from Lake View to the mouth
= of the Yazco- The Yazoo Basin is
certainly big enough to furnish these
Smen, then let everyone of US get in
Hbehind them and hold up their hands.
n l would not accept a seat on this
s&board, even if thought big enough by
Smy neighbors to be worthy of it, but
will do what l can to support it.
l attached at the time but little i'm
portance to the meeting at Marks t.
which you refer-I think this was
pnly few fellows who happened to
be there that day for the purpose OF
'aising a kick over a local ditch
: saw my article and discussed it; how
ever if there is meeting in the fu.
ure l expect to attend and hope te
meet you.
Popular meetings in the towns along
hese rivers would be the way tt
tart this movement; and Greenwood
Fould be mighty good place to leae
If. Yours truly,
H. w. CRENSHAW.
All AufO ReDairin0 done
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
CZechs Concentrate
Forces in Silesia
Associated Press

WARSAW, April 16-According to
Cracow advices, the Czech forces have
concentrated in Silesia close to the
line at Demarcation, between the
Czech and Polish armies fixed by the
allied mission and it is said that the
Czechs have announced their intention
to settle the frontier question by the
force Of arms.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
The German Troops
Occupy Madgeburg
Associated Press

COPENHAGEN, April 16-The
German government troops occupied
the town of Madgeburg Tuesday, &C
cording to Weimar despatch to the
Berlin Lokal Anzeiger. It was re-
ported there was hard fighting and
many casualties on both sides.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
New Zealand Soldiers
Against Prohibition
Associated Press

LONDON, April 16-The vote of
the New Zealand soldiers has wiped
out the majority for prohibition poll
ed in that Commonwealth on April
11th, according to a Central News
Despatch from the Chest church.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Int Lake View At Very
Small Cost to the
Taxpayers.
ORGANIZATION
IS PROPOSED
Greenwood Suggested
As The Place For The
First Meeting.


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Jones' letter To Crenshaw.
, Hl.FIW0o"' 1&5., Narcf 81, 1919.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Coal Miners Go On
Strike in Arkansas
Associated Press

FORT SMITH, April 16-More
than 1000 miners employed by the
Central Coal and Coke Company, ir
the Arkansas mines, went on a strike
this morning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
ATTENTION, WOODMEN.

Hon. w. A. Martin, State Manager
Woodmen Of the World, will address
members of Greenwood Camp No. $50
at Davidson Hall, Wednesday evening,
April 18th, 1919, at o'clock. Every
Woodmau is invited to be present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Authorities Restore
Order in India
Associated Press

LONDON, April 16-Prompt meas
ures taken by the Indian authorities
in India recently has resulted in order
being restored everywhere says q
news despatch tyow pomag.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
For Period of Twenty Four Hours
Ending Z A. M Today.

Temperature-Hig 80 degrees;
lowest, 60 degrees; at 7 p. m. 63 de-
grees; precipitation, go; river gauge
32.6; change in "a hours OF.
Miss Annie Long Stephens,
Local Observer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
TANK TO REACH
HERE TOMORROW
IN AFTERNOON
viii Be Manned by U. S.
Soldiers Who Have
Seen SerVice-Inter-
esting Speakers and
Band Music Will
Be Features.

A large gathering of the people of
Leflore and adjoining counties will
take place tomorrow on the court
house lawn to witness the manouvers
Of the government tank which will
give an exhibition in this city.
This tank was made by Uncle Sam
to vanish the Hun and will reach
the city tomorrow afternoon and will
be on display from $3.50 o'clock until
1880 o'clock. This tank is sent here
IN the interest of the Victory Loan
1t weighs more than seven tons, is
arlncred and is about Is feet long and
ten feet high. 1t will be carried on
a special flat car and under its OWE
power VIII parade the streets of the
city.
The tank will be manned bv sol
dies who have seen actual service
overseas.
The Speakers.
Accompanying the special train
which brings the tank is Lieutenant
/. II. Lee, a naval aviator, who has
had wide experience in the war zone
He was one of the most daring avia-
tors in the U. S. Naval service and
has flown over the English Channel
several times. Mr.. R. H. Peck, a civ
lllan, VIII also be sent here with the
tank and he is recognized as one Of
the most intensely interesting speak
ers that is being sent out in the in
teres5 of the Victory Loan.
Lieutenant John M. Alexander.
Sanitary Corps, Z. S. Army, will be |
one of the speakers at the meeting.
at the courthou*e Thursday afternoon.
He was in France seventeen month |
and was in Paris throughout the en-
ire series of commandments by acre
planes and long range guns when
about 1000 persons were killed.
Each of these speakers have many
experiences and thrilling
'ssses TO- relate The speaking will |
AXE place from the band stand in
he court house lawn.
Band Music
The Greenwood Municipal Band and
he band which is with the Pullen's
will join forces for tomor-
'oW and some excellent music will be
'endered. The band will give a con-
;eTt in the courthouse yard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
THE COTTON
MARKETS
i: * X X * 4 X X X X X X * X \
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
(Old Contracts)

NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
(Old Contracts)
Prev.
Open High Low Close Close
May $3.50 $3.50 25.1O 25.18 $3.50
July 24.95 y25.1O 24.9O 25.O3 pa
Oct. 23.01 23.O4 22.75 229O 22.9O
New Contracts)
Prev
Open High Low Close Close
May 26.9O 27.O8 26.7O z6.78 26..5
July 25.45 1855 25.18 1886 25.45
Oct: 1868 23.33 23.46 23.7O 1857
Closed unchanged.
New York Spots 283O-25 up.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET,
Open High Low Close Close
Prev.
New Contracts)
May 25.70 26.11 25. 70 $500 25.e7
July 24.60 24.9O 24.4O 24.74 24.61
Oct. 22.78 1905 22.6O 1894 22.SOi
Closed 10 up.
New Orleans Spots 2713-38 up.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16

All Auto Repairing donel
promptly. Phone 227.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
THE WEATHER
X X X X X X X X X X X X X * 4

MISSISSIPPI-Fair Wednesday;
Thursday fair and warmer; gentle to
moderate shifting winds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16

Take. The Daily commouwealta.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16
Band Music.

The Greenwood Municipal Band and
the band which is with the Pullen's
Comedians will join forces for tomor-
row and some excellent music will be
rendered. The band will give a con-
cert in the courthouse yard.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16

Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-04-16

OIOSEu ul1Cndnged.
New York Spots 28.3O-25 up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-25
SHERIFF FAILED
 ID MAKE LEGAL
 SERVICE OF WRIT

In view of the defective service of papers, Attorney Fitzgerald said he was not prepared to continue with the hearing today. He asked that the matter be postponed until next week. Attorney Walter G. Merritt of New York, representing the R. & W. Hat Shop Co.,. said Monday or Tuesday would be satisfactory to him. Judge Ma1tbie told the lawyers to settle the date between them selves and notify him which day they had selected.
 The k. & ". Hat Shop alleges that the union matters have been con- Uucting a boycott against the shop since hat bodies were secured from factories which were not conducted under organized labor regulations For several weeks employees of the Norwalk factory have been on strike.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-25
V'ELS0N ASSERTS
 ARMY IN SIBERIA PROTECTS R, R.

Washington, July 25---Pres.dent Wilson today advised the Senate that the American Military Expedition in Siberia was there primarily to protect and maintain operation of the Siber- ian railroad and indicated that the expedition would remain as long as such protection was necessary
 Another purpose of the expedition as outlined by the President was 10 give to the Russian people in Siberia by supplying food. clothing and other supplies. MT. Wilson said there was no intention of interfering with Rusc- sian sovereignty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-25
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT.

July 25, A. D. 1919
 Estate of David S. Ragalie, late of Bridgeport, in said district, de- ceased.
 Upon application praying that ao- ministration be granted on said estate represented intestate, as per said ap- pIication on file more fully appears. it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport, in said district, on the S1st day of July A. D, 1919, a, 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice thereof be given to all persons known to be interested in said estate to appear if they see cause at said time and place, and be heard thereon. by publishing once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district. and by leaving with, or by mailing in letter addressed to the person named said application-who has not sign ed waiver-a copy of this order, all at least four days before said day of hearing, and that return of notice given be made to this court,
 Attest:
 PAUL L. MILLER, a~ Judge.