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Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

IMPROVEMENTS
Mill Of Thomas Shelton Harrison Pro-
vides More Than 500, 900 For .'Im-
provement of Conditions"
Associated Press

hoSOCldtcu I TESS
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18-More
than 100000 will be available for
the Improvement of governmental
conditions in Philadelphia" under the
will of Thomas Shelton Harrison, for
merly United States Minister and
Consul General to Egypt. He created
q board Of managers to have charge
Of the fund, which represented hs..ff
his fortune, and to use% the income
from it "for the correction of wrongs
and irregularities in the administra-
ton of municipal government" The
managers include representatives of
leading civic organizations.
"The fund viii lbe used," says the
trust company that is administering
the will, ''for the impartial enforce
ment of all municipal contracts, to OBJ
tain prosecution and punishment of
persons guilty Of violation Of con-
tracts with the city or of speculation
With it's funds, to investigate munich
pal affairs, to aid the city by advice,
to aid in the Inauguration of munich
pal reform and to assist in any spec
ial investigation to further the i'm
mediate adoption by the city of wise
clear and accurate system of book
keeping and accounting, including the
frequent publication of lucid state
ments Of the city's financial condi-
ton. The interests of no political par
t. will be furthered."
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
REPORT MADE ON
RAILROAD BILL
Wages Established by the Govern
ment During War Will Remain in
Effect Until September 1st.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-That the
wages established by the Railroad Ad-
ministration during the war would
continue in effect until September un-
der the railroad reorganization bill,
was in the conference report which
was made public today by Chairman
Cummins of the conference committee.
The report is expected to be presented
to the house and Senate today. The
bill also seeks to stabilize rates for
the same time, providing that prior to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
is obtained. The outstanding points
OF the measure include compulsory
submission of labor disputes to the
permanent Federal Board and the
government guaranteed the railroads
against deficit for the first six mon
this.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
ASKS THATBIDS
BE REJECTED
For Sale of Former German Liners.
Board Asks Authority to Begin
Further Negotiations for Sale.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-The re-
lection of all bids received for the
thirty former German passenger ships
that were offered for sale by the ship
ping board, was recommended to the
Senate Commerce committee by Chair
man Payne, of the board, who asked
authority to renew negotiations for
the sale of the vessels for operation
under the American flag. The board
recommendations expressed the belief
that bcause of thee uncertainty of
whether the sale of the ships would
actually be made, the bids received
were much less than can be obtained
by further negotiations.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
Mr.. DeLOach Returns
From Eastern Markets

Mr.. P. L. DeLoach has returned
from several weeks business trip to
New York and other Eastern markets
where he has been purchasing stock
for Fountains Big Busy Store. He
states that the situation is simply that
Of the demand being greater than the
supply in practically all lines of mer-
chandise and that there seems to be
20 immediate relief from the increas-
ing costs on all lines. Mr.. DeLoach
says that buyers are already in the
markets looking for fall and winter
goods and are eagerly buying all that
is offered.
Mr. DeLoach was in New York City
during the weeks of extremely bad
weather the latter part of last month
and says that the city experienced
many harships during this time.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

ehiefly ins Great Britain. A fe kz1e,
expressed resentment at what Shey
characterize as outside interference
with "the right of the Englishman
to drink what he likes" ~.
"a subscription to dry up the At
lantic would have as much chance of
success," says. the Saturday Review.
'But there arises the question why,
when everybody is harassed with post
war problems, we should allow our
peace to be disturbed by a band of
Yankee fanatics with never 80 many
millions to scatter. 1t is a most un-
warrantable intrusion on our domes-
tic life at time when we are in no
mood to be trifled with"
Referring to disorders that recent
ly attended prohibition campaign
conducted in Wales by an American
the paper adds: "We really think the
government might ask the permission
of the Washington cabinet to repatri-
ate these meddlesome maniacs, and to
forbid, at all events for the next year,
or two, their landing on these shores"
The Liverpool Post, commenting on
the proposed fund says: "It argues
a poor appreciation of the character
of the British people and of the con-
ditions in this country that such a
madcap scheme should have been evol-
we'd. Such 'Pussyfoot' tactics on the
scale now threatened open the door to
international ill-feeling that might
prove very mischievous in the present
state of the world.
america has chosen prohibition for
itself. 1t is not absolutely mconceiv-
able that Great Britain may some dag
follow the example. But it will not
be as a result of American methods
the more likely effect of which h might
be to discredit the prohibition idea
a-.d even to retard temperance prog
ress on lines that are likely to appeal
to the British temperament"
Eve should be so much obIiged if
our good, kind friends i'm America
would refrain from doing us good, y
says The Globe in an editorial. ''Un-
regenerate creatures that we are, we
do not like it, and we have sort Of
idea that they might find enough to
occupy them at home. The fox which
has lost his tail is generally quite
willing to assist in the decaudation of
the rest. All the same we do not
think the plan will be successful"
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
VISCOUNT GREY
HOPES BRITISH
Scholars Will In Time Go To American
And Canadian Universities AS Ours
Are Going To Oxford.
Associated Press

Associated Press
LONDON, Feb. 18-Viscount Grey
of Falloden told the American Rhodes
scholars who crossed the ocean as fell
low passengers with him on the Ad-
riatic on his return from his post as
Ambassador to Washington that he
hoped in time British scholars would
go to American, and Canadian univer-
sites as they were going to Oxford.
"I believe the more association of
this kind there is the more the coun-
tries will find points of agreement
with each other" he declared.
"You belong to the generation y
which is going to do the intellectual
work and shape the thought and pol
icy of the United States and Canada
in the coming years. You will meet
at Oxford some of those who are go
ing to do the same for Great Britain.
If you form some such friendships
with British undergraduates and they
with you, they will do something to
nelp tne countries Oh each Siuc VI tiie
Atlantic to understand each other, to
keep IN touch and to like each other
It was the idea of Cecil Rhodes that
they should work together. This he
believed to be for their own interest
and for that Of the world. Many Of
us think that is true and believe that
the thing most necessary is for the
leading minds of each country to be
cone acquainted with those of ths
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
SUNFLOWER COUNTY BAR EN-
DORSES DAVIS FOR JUDGE

At a call melting Tuesday, January
goth, 1920, of the, Sunflower COUNT
Bar Association, all members being
present, the following resolution was
adopted !:
Resolved by the Sunflower County
Bar Association that we commend the
Hon. S. F. Davis candidacy for the
judgeship for the Forth Circuit Court
District of the State of Mississippi to
the favorable consideration of the
several bars and voters Of said dis
trict for Circuit Judge"
"Mr, Davis has practiced law here
for fourteen years, and has the un-
qualified endorsement of his home
people"
w. S. CHAPMAN, Chairman.
FORREST G. COOPER, Sec'y.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
QUESTION ASTO
MEM0RIALS0ll
The Graves OF Soldier Relatives In
France, or Let Rude Wooden Cross
es Stay Until Remains Removed.
Associated Press


LONDON, Feb. 18-Whether rela-
tives shall be permitted to set up any
sort of individual memorials they de-
sire on the graves of soldier relatives
in France, or the present policy be
continued of permitting only the rude
wooden crosses with name and iden-
tification number attached is the nub
of controversy which has arisen in
England.
Lord Robert Cecil has been acting
as spokesman for those who desire the
privilege of, erecting individual men,
orials on the graves of their soldier
dead.
They are opposed by large number
of bereaved relatives who argue that
most of those who have gone to look
at friends name on one Of the thou
sands of little cak crosses have felt
that his grave received dignity from
the reticence of its quiet uniformity
with those Of all his fellow soldiers.
"At present our war cemeteries in
France are the most beautiful and
moving places in which men ever col
lected their dead, !" declared one Am
.erican father Of soldier buried in
France sitter : visit 70 his grave.
~The contrast il enormous between
their nobly expressive simplicity as
1nonuments of unselfish brotherhood
lsa9s1s 49,.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
Baseball Meeting
Friday Afternoon

We are requested to announce that
there will be a meeting of those inter-
ested in baseball for Greenwood this
season at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms on Friday afternoon at a
o'clock. If you want Greenwood to
"get in the game" this season, attend
this meeting and participate in the
discussion of the matter.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
NO PROGRESS
IS BEING MADE
Democrats Are Making No Ecort To
Force Vote on the First Mod
ificatiens. !
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. 49, Progress
in the peace treaty ratificatSQp fight
is not visible today after Two days
vigorous debate since the pact has
been brought back from the commit
tee to the floor of the Senata Minor
fly Leader Hitchcock said ID 20 look,
ed as though the opposing sides
"might come out of the same hole"
they went in. The leaders are not
making an effort to force a vote on
the first of the proposed notifications
to the Republicans, intending to let
the debate run its course.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
Belem Prison Is
Being Renovated
Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 18-Belem
Prison, one of the oldest edifices in
this city, is being renovated and re-
modelled preparatory to it's reopening
as a general prison after seven years
of disuse. It was built in 1858 and
was used as prison after 1866.
During it's years of use it is said
the prison never harbored less than
5000 criminals.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
General w. E. Mickle
Dies in Mobile Today .
Associated Press

MOBILE, Feb. 18-General William
E. Mickle, Adjutant General of the
United Confederate Veterans, died at
his home here today after an illness
Of two weeks. He was seventy four
years old. The funeral arrangements
had not been completed today.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
CHANCERY SUMMONS.

The State of Mississippi.
To Claude Kissinger, minor, Prosper,
Texas, Clarence Kissinger, min
or, Lafayette, Tennessee:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the Coun-
ty of Leflore, in said State on the
Fourth Monday of March, A. D., 1920,
to defend the suit in said Court of
F. H. Smith, wherein you are defend
ants.
This 18th day of February, A. D.,
1920.
(Seau A.. r. BEW, Clerk.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
American Service
Club OF China
Associated Press

SHANGHAI,' Feb. 18-Twenty five
American residents in Shanghai, who
saw service in the war, either in the
army or the navy, have organized the
American Service Club Of China. 1t is
hoped that this may be made a post
of the American Legion. Major Ar
thur Bassett is commander of the new
organization.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
Local Observations.

Local Observations.
Temperature Highest So degrees;
lowest 81 degrees; at z a. m. SIS de-
grees; precipitation, trace; river
guage, 1927, change in "a hours 90. :
Miss Annie Long Stephens,
Local Observer.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

Hon. J. L. Haley, who has been in
Memphis for medical treatment the
past two or three weeks, has returned
to his Itta Bena home very much inn
proved This is gratifying informa-
tion to his many friends.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

u. S. Civil Service Examination is
announced to be held in Greenwood,
March 18th, to fill the position of ru-
raj carrier at Morgan City, Miss, and
vacancies that may later occur on ru-
raj routes from other postoffices in
Leflore County. Apply to Secretary
T. F. Prophet for further particulars.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
MISS JEWELS FATHER DIES

Miss Lois Jewell, of The Daily Com
monwealth, who arrived at her home
in Nevada, No., yesterday afternoon
wires US that her father died Monday
morning. He had been in bad health
for quite good while, and his death
was not unexpected. We join Miss
Jewelrs many Greenwood friends in
extending sincere coincidence in this
hour. of her sad bereavement.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
THE WEATHER

+ X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Mississippi = Local rains today;
Thursday fair, not much change in
temperature.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

sIr. .F,. Jela N, # GreenvNle is
in the city today on business in con-
nection with his extensive furniture
business here.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

According to the continued bad
weather conditions, the ground hog
must have seen his shadow February
End.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKE.
Open High Low Close c os

Mar. 37.75 81 80 81 .33 81. .33 I37. AS
May $500 35.O5 34.56 34.7O 34.82I
July = 32.75 $3.50 s2.42 2.54 34.eoI
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

Closed 35 to 40 down
New York Spots 5000 40 down.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

: Closed to IL down.
New Orleans Spots 39.75-5O up.
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

Mar. 36.75 sc. 80 sc. AZ sc. so $685.
May = 34.50 34.55 34.05 34.25 I34.65l
July 1925 1890 31.91 32. .1OI I32.48I
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18

Take The Daily Commonwealth
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
BRITISH PAPERS
ARE INDIGNANT
Over Report From United States That
Prohibition Organizations Here Will
Use 100000 Pounds To Make
World Dry.
Associated Press

LONDON "a. 1asme British
newsQeRes frred tqlip
o. here were goii
60ou rounds for prah -
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
COTTON MARKETS

+ 4 X X xx x X Y X x y \ X
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET
Open High Low Close C ose
Greenwood daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1919-1926, 1920-02-18
OLYMPIC GAMES
AT ANTWERP
Will Be Represented By Athletes from
Nearly Every Country On The
Globe Except Spain.
Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 18-While athle-
tes in almost every form of sport will
represent nearly - country on the
globe 1llSirs pie qanes at
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02
NOW is Time YOUR
BODY NEEDS BEST
TONIC YOU CAN GET
Colds And Other Ailments Have Weak
ered Your System During Win
ter-Re-Build With Goldine

Your system is weak You may not sus-
pect it, you may not believe it when we tell
you here but nevertheless, its fact. Ii
you've lad a cold ii youv had the flu, if
you've had any sickness at all, it has weakened
your body in some spot Even if you've es-
capped all illnesses during the winter you are
not in the condition YOU were last fall You've
been wearing heavy clothing which has pre-
vented your body from getting the air it should
haze to remain in a healthy condition
There is one way and only one way to get
your body back to the condition it was in last
fall A good tonic will do the work But it
must Je a good tonic one that will cleanse
the system and will build up the tissues and
strengthen the whole body And that is the
kind OF a tonic that Goldine No. 1 is. 1t is
made OF herbs that have been chosen for their
strengthening qualities it contains no harm
full drugs and has the backing Of thousands
who have found it helped them.
Get rid OF that tired feeling. 1t isn't llA-
ness or spring feeling It's your body ;
warning that it is weakened and run down
That's the reason you feel tired these days
Take Goldine 30 / a few days and watch the
change 1t will surprise you and please you
to watch the tired lazy feeling disappear and
stronger healthier feeling take its place.
Remember, Goldine No. is what you want
That is the Goldine Tonic and stomach remedy
and its a good one You can get it at Frosts
Pharmacy.
Uolulnr is sold in your city by Frosts Phar-
macy-Adv,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02
Estate of
MIDDLE BISSETT
late of Weybridge, Vermont
STATE OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT
DISTRICT OF ADDISON, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Addison
To all persons interested in the estate of
Middle Bssett, late OF Weybridge, in said
District deceased, GREETING:
At a Probate Court, holden at Middlebury
within and for said District on the first day
of April 1920 an instrument purpoHing to be
the last Will and Testament Of Middle BiSsett
late OF Weybridge in said District deceased
was presented to the Court aforesaid for Pro
bate
And it is ordered by said Court that the 10Th
day of April, 1920 at ten O'Clock a. m, at the
Probate ONCE in said NIiddebury, be assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned, by
publishing this order three weeks successfully
in The Middlebury Register, a newspaper cir
culating in that vicinity in said District
previous To the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear
before said Court at the time and place atore-
said, and contest the probate OF said WILL if
Given under my hand at Middlebury, in said
District this ist day of April, 1920
Madeleine C. Wood. Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02
MONKTON NEWS

(Mr5. A. P. Russell, Correspondent
L. Z. Mech has recovered from a
severe attack of hiCcoughs.
Mrs. Fred Miles and daughter, Car
RTE were in Bristol Tuesday.
Harold French has bought the late
Herbert Farr farm consideration $1,000
Mr.. and Mrs George Burritt leave
this week for Burlington where they
have purchased home.
Mrs. Lee Russell is at Arlington
where she is spending few days with
DR.. and Mrs G.. A. Russell.
Mss Ruth Donahue Of Castleton
Normal S. Douglas and Kenneth Gee
of Bristol High school are at home for
Easter vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Meader have
bought the Mable Eddy place at the
Ridge known as the Way Side, con-
sideration $1,000
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02

Nelson A. Seymour Middlcbury w. Edward
p Seymour, Worcester, Mass
s. That the known b0ndh)ldcrs, mortgages,
and other security holde., owning or holding
per cent or more Of total amount of bonds,
mortgages OF other securities are Middlebury
College Middebufy, Vt
That the two paragraphs next above, Civ
ing the names of the owners, stockholders and
security holders, ii any contain not only the
list OF stockholders and security holders as they
appear upon the books of the company but
also, in cases where the stakeholder or security
holder appears upon the books of the COM
plny as trustee or in any other fduciary rela
tons the name OF the person corporation
Tor whom such trustee is acting, is given
also that the said two paragraphs contain
statements embracing afiiant full knowledge
and belief as to the circumstances and con-
ditions under which stockholders and security
holders who do not appear upon the books of
the company as trustees hold stock and secur-
ties in a capacity other than that of a bona
tide owner; and this aifant has no reason to be-
lieye that any other person. association, or
corporation has any interest direct or indirect
in the said stock, bonds or other securities
than is stated b. him
CHARLES EDWD CRANE
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5lst
day of March 1920
ALBERT W DICKENS,
Notary Public
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02

Sheriff Fred w. LeBeau, John Lee
Beau, jr, and Arthur of this city,
Charles and Leonard in the L. S.
navy, both stationed on the L. S. S.
Brazos now cruising in southern waters
somewhere near Cuba, and Raymond
also in the navy, who is training for
pharmacist mate at Hampton, Va.
Funeral services were held Monday
morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peters
church, the pastor, Rev. l. A. Vezina,
officiating.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of
HENRY ANGEL
late of Cornwall, Vermont

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Honorable Prohit. Count for tie District
OF Addison. Commissioners, 20 receive, ex-
anime. and adjust the claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate OF Henry Angel.
late of Cornwall. in said District, deceased and
aU claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the residence Of Harry Z.
Sanford. in the town Of Cornwall, in said Dis
irict, on the 18th day OF April and 18Th day
of September, next from 10 O'Clock A. NJ, until
p O'Clock NJ. on each Of said days and that
six months from the 22d day Of March, A. d.
1920 is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors to present their claims to US for
examination and allowance
Dated at Mddlebury, Vt, this 22d day Of
March, A. d. 1920
Frank Z. Foote
Harry (. Sanford
Commissioners
Mrs Mabel L. Angel Executrix
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02
"Rats Pass Up All Other Food For
One Meal of Rat-Snap"

Their first meal of RAT-SNAP is
their last Kills in few minutes Dries
up the carcass Rats killed with RAT
SNAP leave no odor. RAT-SNAP
comes in cake form. Break into small
pieces, leave where rats travel. No
mixing with other food. Cats or dogs
won't touch it. Safest, cleanest, surest
rat and mice killer Three sizes, 25c,
SOC. Sl00 Sold and guaranteed by
George E. Marshall, John Stewart and
Frost's Pharmacy
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-04-02

Statement OF The Ownership, And
Management, Required by The
Act of Congress of August "a, 1912,
of The Middlebury Register Pub
lished Weekly at Middlebury Vt.
for April 1, 1920.
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF ADDISON, SIS.
Before me, notary public in and for the
State and county aforesaid. personally APP
pelred Charles f. Crane who having been
duly sworn According to law deposes and says
that he is the 1edtor and manager of the
Middebury Register and that the following is
to the best OF his knowledge and belief true
statement OF the ownership and management Of
the aforesaid publication for the date shown in
the above caption, required by the Act Of
August p, 1912, embodied in section 445 Postal
Laws and Regulations to wit
t. That the names and addresses of the pub
Usher editor managing editor and business
managers are: Publisher The Register Company
Inc, Middlebury, W. Editor Charles E. Crane,
Mddebury Vt Managing Editor Charles f.
Crane Middlebury, Vt. Business Manager
Charles +. Crane, AIiddlebury, VT
? That the owners are: Charles f. Crane,
Mddebury w. Ephraim H. Crane, Brattle-
boro, Vt, Elizabeth W. Crane, Nliddlebury, Vt,