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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
HALF Y MICA
FUND RAISED
tlrst Business Luncheon Had On,
Hundred Percent Attendance
Good Work Done.

One hundred per cent was the re
cord shown At the first cuisines 5,
luncheon which was given at Ii.
Memorial Building yesterday from
20 . o'clock.
These luneheons are the daily me.
lngs Of those who are engaged in IN,
y M. c. A. campaign for funds =,
continue the local branch of the ar
ganization,
Reports showed that more than h, II
or the sum set as an objective h Il
been raised in the first DAVIS wo, <
Division A." under command of z
G. King, set the pace with solicita
tons amounting to $3747.5O; but hoa.
ors were somewhat eyened up fo,
Division b. G, P. Elliott comman /.
ing, who showed the largest tenn
subscription, that of Captain" G.. NJ.
Barrett, who reported ten subscrle.
tons totalling $1,035.00. But in This
record Captain Barrett was nearly
hosed out by the team of A. Weller
who brought in an even S1 900 90
The majority of the teams, on the
work planned on the day made per-
feet 100 per cent Total amount sub.
scribed from all sources was $l0,577. !
50.
The Delmis Club, composed Of the |
Younger of our city's business men.
made an enyiable record in their re. |
port,
The ladies of the Presbyterian
jhurch served yesterdays luncheon.
md today the ladies' Of the Baptist
jhurch are serving The catering
md planning of menus, etc, is under
he extremely competent charge Of
Mrs. Bruce Brown.
Following is tabulation of the
cam reports:
Division Ar. c. King.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
JUNIOR KINGS DAUGHTERS
AND SONS CIRCLE.

On Sunday Afternoon, October 31s
1920, the first Junior Kings Daugh
ters and Sons Circle of Greenwood
was organized at the Presbyterian
Church with Mrs. ]. l.. Gillespie and
Mrs. H. B. Cherry as leaders in the
work.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Gillespie, who presided during
the afternoon. Everyone joined in
singing Little Sunbeams", after
which Mrs. Gillespie read chapter
in the Bible and had prayer. She
then presented the meaning of the
organization and the work to be done
by Junior Circle.
The following roll was made and
these members are to be the "Charter
Members" of the Circle: Lorraine Bar
bour, Eugenia Booth, Thelma Brent,
Martha Feaster, Jeannette Leftwich,
Margaret Leftwich, Ida B. Maneese,
Estelle Meadows, Hazel McClain,
Clint Pepper, Emily Robinson, Sara
Francis Robinson, Elizabeth Roven-
horst, Fred Sandifer, Mildred Stansel.
Rachel Stansel, George Taylor, Fran
els Thompson, Jaurice Wheeler, Nell
Bains Wilson, Ward Fcaster and Dou
glas Young. All members took the
pledge and repeated the watch-word.
The following officers were elect
ed: President, Margaret Leftwich;
Vice President, George Taylor; Re-
cording Secretary Elizabeth Royen-
horst; Treasurer Clint Pepper. These
officers are to serve until March,
1921, when ofticres for the new year
will be elected.
The Circle voted 10 assess each
Sc per month for dues and |
Zoe per year for State and Internal
onal dues; Dues paid; Ida B. Men
,ese, State dues Zoe, International |
Tues 10c, and dues for November Sc,
,otaling 25c,
The members decided to meet at $3.50
''clock the second Friday in each
month, but the regular meeting place
vas not decided upon, however the
Meeting on November 18th, will be
Ield at Presbyterian Church.
There being no further business
he meeting was adjourned with pray
r. ELIZABETH ROVENHoRST,
Secretary.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
APPEAL TO THE
MISSISSIPPIANS
This State Is Asked To Care For
1850 Of The Thousands OF Ar
menian Children

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. l8-An ap-
peal to Mississippians to provide for
only 1850 of the tens of thousands of
helpless Armenian children, to pre-
vent starvation and ultimate extinc-
ton of the race, has been sounded by
Judge Sydney Smith, chief justice Of
the Mississippi Supreme Court, who
is serving as chairman Of the Mis-
sissippi committee of the Near East
relief.
"As chairman of the Mississippi
committee of the Near East relief"
said Judge Smith, II appeal to all
Mississippians in behalf of the thou
sands Of helpless Armenian children
who have lost father, mother and
home, and who, if they are to con-
tinue to live, must be cared for un-
til they are old enough and strong
enough to care for themselves. Their
own people can give them no asis-
tance because of the condition to
which they have been reduced by
their long continued persecution by
the brutal Turk.
"The Armenians were once happy
and prosperous and have always been
a Christian people, and their charac-
ter is such that if help now they will
soon be in a position to help them
selves. But startling as it may seem
the fact nevertheless is that they are
in danger of becoming extinct, un-
ess the assistance which we are now
giving them is continued, and one of
he most effectual ways by which we
ian assist them, and which will ap-
peal most strongly to us is to care
or their helpless children.
Give dollars month will feed,
.en dollars will feed and clothe and
EDUCATE an Armenian orphan. We
ire asking Mississippians to care
,nly for 1850 of these orphans and
Judging them by their past the am
,unt necessary therefor should be
asily raised"
The Mississippi committee of the
Year East relief, which has just been {
nounced by Director George R.
'owell, shows among the personnel I
ONE of the most influential citizens q
f the state who have volunteered to h
i've of their time in behalf of the T
of the Near East, In ad-
ition to Judge Sydney Smith as
hartman, Thad B. Hampton, Jack
on banker, is treasurer; Mrs. A. F. d
Watkins, wife of President AZ +. n
Watkins of Millsaps College is chair h
ian of women's organizations; Prof. 7
7. F. Bond, state superintendent of d.
1blic instruction, chairman of pub s,
c schools; DIR. James Sullivan of et
tillsaps College, chairman of col
ges; DR.. Charles W, Crisler, pastor Il
{ the Galloway Memorial Metho- G,
st church of Jackson, chairman of a,
lurches; Rev, W. Fred Long, state m
,neral secretary Of Sunday Schools, 81
lairman of Sunday Schools. Ia
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
|. +. Peck Found
Dead I'm Chicago

Mr.. I. F. Peck, formerly a resi-
dent in Greenwood, was found dead
Monday in the Atlantic Hotel in Chi
cago. No particulars were given in
the message to friends in Greenwood.
Mr.. Peck's home was in Manitee,
Mich. The funeral will be held in
Providence, Rhode Island, where in
terment will be made. Mr.. Peck is
survived by wife and several chill
dren.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Plan For Trading
With The Russians
Associated Press

LONDON, Nov, 18--Premier Lloyd
George stated in the House of Com
mons today the cabinet had decided
to draft an agreement to carry out
she July arrangements for trade with
Russia. The Premier said he hoped
it would be ready for submission TO
the Russian government within a
few days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Mad Dog Creates
Panic I'm Itta Bena

fTTA BENA, Miss, Nov. 1s--A
dog, supposed to have been mad, Great
ed quite panic here down town yes
terday for ahert while. Marshal s.
s. Mitchell, however, soon located and
shot the dog. No examination was
made of the head, as SO far no one Is
reported to have been bitten, the dog
biting only animals and chickens. 1t
is reported that the dog came here
from Morgan City, where it was first
seen.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
THREE NEGROES
LYNCHED IN GA.
Two Men And Woman Said To BE
Implicated In Murder OF Plant
er--Shot At Douglas.

DOUGLAS, Ca, Nov. 18-Two ne
gro men and one negro woman, charg-
end with implication in he killing of
Pearly Harper, planter, were taken
from the officers near here today by
a mob and shot,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
DIR. B. b. Harper Buys
Business Buildings

ITTA BENA, Miss, Nov. 18--Dr
B. B. Harper has purchased from J.
L. Haley, the postoffice building, and
the Manson & Kendall building. He ID
partly renodelling the latter building,
and will install his offices upstairs,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Direct Necessity Only
Would Cause Use Arms

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18-"Only
direct necessity" can justify resort
to arms for the adjustment of dis
putes in Ireland, Frederick C. Howe,
chairman Of the commission from the
committee Of one hundred investirat-
ing the Irish question, declared at
the opening hearing today,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Shooting The Chutes
| Was Splendid Success

@ Shooting The Chutes," musical
comedy, which was offered last night
~ the Greenwood Theatre, was pro-
bounced by many to be the best home
alent production ever staged in
Freenwood, The play was presented
#nder the auspices of the Business
fonaan's Club and was greeted by d
food sized crowd.
"a The chorus was one of the most at
}faetlve features of the program and
8gas composed of some of Greenwood's
prettiest rosebuds, Their costumes
Fere chic and attractive and they
made a hit with the audience. Their
$nappy songs and graceful dancing
Gould not fail to please. In the sec
Rnd act they appeared in jelly bean
Rults with white trousers, dark coats,
PpOrt hats and Charley Chaplin mus
aches and were called back by the
Iudlence repeatedly, The members
n the chorus were Misses Betty Ma
One, Pauline Kirby, Margaret Par
ons, Ruth Hyman, Tootsie Humph.
les Isabel keesler, Lillian Jones
Aaurine Hughes, Mary Alice Harding
Priscilla Wright, Mary Elizabeth
'lms, Susie Mae Elliott and Katherine
Roby
N.Y. Sam Colmery enacted the part |
h Arthur Hummingtop, a young hus-
Pand, victim Of circumstantial evi-
pence, which involved him in serious
Pomestic relations with his mother
|a-law during the absence of his wife
FaO was away on trip. His efforts
Y sstrcate himself from these house
eola dlfficulties brought about many
l'ausihg situations Mr.. Colmery took
'as leading party throughout the per-
'0fmance. He was perfectly at home
\ 'he stage and the ease and grace
sia ! which he impersonated Mr.
won the universal ap
'foVai OF the audience. His love-
AaAing scenes were superb, in which
= sought to persuade his young wife
po believing in him, despite the ever
fotesting mother-in-law.
hfs' Gillibfand, the mother of Mrs.
'unmingtop, was portrayed by Miss
,ane , hobson, who was splendid. Her
phits to keep tab on her son-in-law's
SoSlties during her daughters alb
saee' brought many roars of mirth.
aeefgF Hummingtop, wife of Arth-
: played by Miss Annie Ramsey
9hglnp' was skillfnlly enacted. She {
W through Q number of difficult
'e'es with the poise Of an actress of $
" experience. Despite the fact
~ sfe consented to take the part, G
Y Gays before the performance was J
oe staged after Mrs. L. d. Bepper {
same III, she inpersonated her !
ataeter charmingly and was given a !
arm ovation. c
= MSS Rebecca Weaver as Rosa Col $
A0leF, the vamp, was a favorite with
audience from the time she ap- :
alfa on the stage. Her ability was n
afkea. Hhe careless ease with which y
I rendered. her part won the instant t
4llfasion Y Of those present. Her y
,.umes !. were especially beautiful.
~. . Guy Humphrey, who imperson- s.
Y ralph omerod, in love with Daisy !!
a'lland, Miss Brooke Hunter, was Y
usually good. His enunciation was e.
,iect. Miss Hunter displayed con- Ct
'sraoie talent throughout the play. d
'Vsnua Gillihrand, an EnglishmaR Ii
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Railroad Reduces Its
Force At Itta Bena

ITTA BENA, Miss, Nov. 18-The
Columbus and Greenville Railroad Co.
has reduced their forces here lately.
The cotton clerk here has been cut
off, also the car inspector and his
helper, the latter change to take
place next week,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17

without money, who depended on his
brother-in-law for his support, was
played by Mr.. Joe Wheeler Williams
He ably rendered this impersonation
both in speech and gesture. His cos
tune was that Of an English dude and
he evidenced much aptitude in the
portrayal of this character.
Mr.. John Hagne as Dobson and
Miss Sara Sturgis as Barbara were
both exceedingly good and splendidly
played the parts Of butler and maid.
Special musical numbers were CIV
en- by Miss Sara Sturgis and chorus;
Il Want To Spread A Little Sun
shine" by Sam Colmerry and chorus;
"Chili Beam by Miss Rebecca Weav-
er and chorus; You Tell En-" Mr..
Joe Wheeler Williams and Miss Re-
becca Weaver; "Wait Till You see",
Mr.. Sam Colmerg and Miss Annie
Ramsey LONGING and chorus. The
closing number was "0h, By Jings",
sung by the entire company.
The Greenwood Municipal orchestra
furnished delightful and appreciated
music. Taken as whole the offering
was exceedingly clever and free from
the amateuFishness WHICH usually
marks home talent productions.
The entertainment was decided
success financially and approximate
" s2oe was cleared by the Business
Woman,s Club. The play was produe-
ed under the direction Of Miss Rehec-
ca Weaver and its success is largely
due to her untiring and skillful abb
Iity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Observations.

CONGRATULATIONS, 55 de-
grees; lowest, q degrees; precipita-
tion 90; river gauge 8.6; fall in "a
hours or .....
Miss Annie Long Stephen
Local Observer.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
George Rhallis And 3
Deputies Are IN
stalled
VENIZELOS LEFT
ATHENS TODAY
Bands Proclaim The
Former King Con-
stantine.

ATHENS, Nov. 18--George Rhallis,
the new Premier of Greece, with three
members Of his cabinet, took the oath
OF office before Admiral Coundour-
'otls, regent today. Rhallis immed.
lately demanded The regents resigna-
ton, Other members of the cab
met took the oath before the Queen
Mother Olga. Premier Venizelos left
Athens today. A band of civil guards
and members of the military went
through the city, acclaiming the for
mer King Constantine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
ENTERTAIN AT CARDS.

Mrs. S. M. Anderson and Mrs. Fin
lev Anderson are entertaining jointly
at whist and five hundred this after
noon. Mrs. Oscar Johnston Of Clarks-
dale, is visiting her mother and was
guest at his social function.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
THE WEATHER


MISSISSIPPI-Fair weather and
rising temperature tonight and Fri
day.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
ORDER WILL BE MAINTAINED.

ATHENS, Nov, 1s-~The accept
ance Of the premiership by George
Rhallis, was conditioned upon the
written resignation of the former
Premier Venizelos. Assurance that
order will be maintained and the plots
by the officers Of Venizelos, were sup
pressed Rhallis said today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17
Closed SO to 66 down. =
New York Spots 1S.05-70 down,

Closed 81 to 72 down.
N. Orleans Spots 1855 down.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1920-11-17

Mrs. Leslie Johnson of Lexington,
is the guest of Mrs. Scott Dulin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-06
CAR KEPT CLEAN
WILL live LONG
Some Excellent Suggestions
Given on How to Take Proper
Care Of Finish"
FREQUENT WASHING IS BEST
Varnish Of New Car Is Benefited by
Use Of Clear Cold Water-cIean
Leather Upholstery With Piece
of Wooien Cloth.

The engine of a car can be mis-
treated frequently before it begins to
complain, but the finish can be mis-
treated once or twice-then there is
no finish left to mistreat.'' says Will
liam Fl. Stewart, president of the
Stewart Automobile school,
"The lack of washing and the essen
tial knowledge of not knowing how to
wash car will go further towards
running the appearance than any other
thing. The varnish of new car is
benefited and hardened by washing
with clear cold water, but mud that is
allowed to dry upon the body takes
the oil from the varnish and leaves
the finish mottled and streaky. Dirt is
not the only enemy, for gases from
the garage and even the atmosphere
of some towns attack the finish of the
car that is not frequently washed.
First Remove Dust.
"Begin by cleaning the top. Take a
good stiff brush and remove the dust
then either sponge or use soft CLOTH
with warm water and pure soap. A
chamois kept especially for the pur
y
the top must not be folded until it is
thoroughly dry.
"The upholstery, if of cloth. is best
cleaned by sponging with water con-
tanning little salt and alcohol. If of
leather a wooden cloth dipped in clear
water to which a few drops of ammo
MIA has been added is best.
"In cleaning the body, be sure to re-
move the nozzle of the hose and flow
the water over every part of the body
This will serve to wash off most of the
dust and also loosen the mud. In
cases where the car is very dirty it is
best to do this and then let it stand
for few minutes before going over it
again with the hose. Then take soft
sponge and follow the hose over the
body If certain portions are grease
spotted these should be washed sep
arately with pure water and CASTLE
soap, but except in this one instance
soap of any kind should be avoided on
the body.
To Get at Grease.
''The road oil and grease that collect
on the running gear require different
methods of removal and also other
tools. Special brushes will get at the
grease in inaccessible corners. In the
case of the wheel hubs, care should be
used to prevent water and grit work
ing into the bearings. The chamois
used on the body should never be used
on the running gear, separate cha
mois being kept for this one purpose.
A heavy accumulation should never be
taken off by busting. 1t should be
made to flow off with the hose. If you
wish to use a body polish beware of
the many inferior grades on the mar
ket. If any, you should use the very
best grade obtainable.'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-06
LOWDEN SPONSORS
GOOD ROADS MOVE
ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE STARTS
CONSTRUCTION OF 4,soo
MILES OF HIGHWAY.

Under the direction of Gov. Frank
o. Lowden. Illinois has begun the con
struction of system of 1880 miles
of good roads at cost of $S7 900, 900.
which, when completed. will cause au-
tomohilists and farmers to rejoice.
Two hundred miles of good roads were
built last year and plans have been
made for the construction of more
than 900 miles this year. When the
work is completed Illinois will have
one of the finest systems of hard roads
in the country.
The voters of the state approved a
$50. 900 bond issue for good roads.
and with the federal government ap-
propriation the sum available for
trunk line, hard surfaced highways
has been fixed at $87000.oo0.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-06
Spending Borro w'd Money

''[t is useless for the Govern
ment to urge thrift on the people
unless it first sets the example
The Government is the agent of
the people. 1t represents them in
their collective activities. 1t is
the hugest single spender in the
country. Why, then, shouldn't it
retrench before it gives lectures
on Observation-Disclosures it tries
to get the cost of living reduced
through individual action? Sem
ator McCum Der brought this point
home forcibly the other day when
he said that the people as whole
cannot go back to normal eco
nomic basis SO long as the Govern
ment keeps up its abnormal ex-
trayagance.' He put the case
somewhat exaggeratedly for the
sake of emphasis, when he told
the Senate: Government extra
vagances are solely responsible
for the high cost of living today,
which, when analyzed, means
nothing more or less than that we
are indulging in a wild orgy of
spending borrowed money. New
York Tribune.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-06
COLD GARAGE CAUSE
OF MANY AUTO ILLS
Experienced Owner VIII Under
stand Necessity for Heat.
Sudden Drop in Temperature Is Baa
for Parts of Engine and Finish OF
Body-Many Difficulties May
Be Ohviated.

If the small private garage IS TO %
used during the winter any car owner
of experience will understand the
necessity for heating it. The cold
garage causes many ills, besides tho
obvious one of freezing up the radiator
of the car. In most cases it viii cause
more than enough damage ana incon-
venienee fully to have paid for a COM
plete heating plant.
Most of the starting troubles so gem
orally complained of in winter may he
traced back to the cold garage. siu-
den drop in temperature is Dad Tor tiie
parts of the engine and for the hnlsh
of the body. which are susceptible 10
marked expansion and contraction
through such changes in temperature.
During the long nights of winter
great drops often occur. and garage
that is unheated subjects the car TO
unnecessary and dangerous tests
Ice in the batteries is another recog-
nized evil resulting from the eoiu
garage. Also there is the inconVeni-
ence of washing when the car Is cov-
cred with frozen mud. Ii the car is
cleaned with warm water to remove
the mud and the garage is cold the
paint and varnish are apt to suffer
serious damage. says writer III
Motor.
If, on the other hand, the garage Is
heated all these difficulties and dam
gers are obviated. The place is made
comfortable as wofkroom and many
little odd jobs may be attended TO
which would otherwise have to be
transferred to the repair shop, to the
pecuniary disadvantage of the car
owner.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-06
Silver Plume Notes

George Tarking on is in Denver
quite SICK.
Harry hampshire was a Denver
visitor the lore part OF last week.
Mr.. and Ms. Walter Green
and children are ON The sick list.
Miss Letto Swift has been suf-
fering from a bad attack of the
grip.
ON May and Earl Williams
came over from Montezuma Tues
day.
William Mitchell has been suf-
iering from blood poisoning in his
hand.
John Buckley made a trip to
Denver lost week in his steamer
truck.
MI. and Mrs. George Wetzel
spent a few day of last week in
Denver.
Several Denver business men
men were here Sunday on mining
business.
Miss True, who is teaching in
The high school, spent the week
end in Denv-r.
Alvin wards and family are
qutran,ined with Spanish influ-
enZd al Boulder.
Miss Stovall, who has been in
Denver this winter, is visiting her
sister, Mrs Hnkil.
Mr.. Moses and his daughter,
Mrs. Moone, departed for Den
yer last week in the hope of bene-
flung Mr.. Moses health.
Mrs. f. Frances of Denver is in
Georgetown assisting her mother
in taking care of Mrs. Frances
brother Dave, who has influenza.
On account # the flu breaking
ont again in various parts of the
S ate, the churches and moving
| picture show here have been closed
and people regues ed not to con-
gregate.
! Clyde Robinson died of pneu-
monia Tuesday morning at 4:3O.
Mr.. Robinson attended the stock
show in Denver and came home
last Monday night very i'll He
was a resident here about three
| years, coming from Georgetown,
He and his wife spent few months
of last winter in Butte, Montana,
where he had severe attack of
in fuenza and there was little hope
of his recovery. They returned
in the spring and since that time
Mr.. Robinson had been working
in tire mines. Until his illness be
was employed at the Silver Plume
tunnel. Mr.. Robinson ma de many
friends here, especially among the
men with whom he worked Sur
vivlng are his wife, mother and
three brothers who have the SYM
palhy of their many friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-02-06
ARE you A ~GoWAG?"

The suggestion is made that
every motorist become 'go-
wag." The word is coined to
remind the motorist of the five
things he should always watch
if he would avoid trouble in
keeping his car running. A .'go-
wag" lives up to his name by
remembering
G stands for gasoline; always
have a sufficient fuel supply.
O for oil plenty of it and the
right kind.
w for water; even motors
have terrible thirst.
A for air; tires must be in
flated to the correct pressure.
G (finaD for crease; give
those grease cups the turns re-
quired. And don't forget the
springs.