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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17

INCREASED IN
ENGLAND OVER
FIVE PER CENT DURING
LAST YEAR, ACCORDING
TO OFFICIAL STATS
TICS.
Associated Press

LONDON, Aug. 17.--Drunkenness
increased by over 65 per cent in Eng
land during the last year, according
to official lcesising statistics. The
reaction after the war-period of So
briefly was shown by 95,763 convict
ions, compared with 57948 in 1919.
There were only 29,075 convictions in
1918.
The convictions of women were 36
per cent more than in 1919, and more
than double the total Of 1918.
A Daily Express, while admitting
the figures are startling, attributes
the increase in convictions to the con-
tinuance of early closing regulations
enforced during the war and suggests
that people who are denied reason
able facilities for obtaining liquor,
have taken in their resentment more
than was good for them when they
could get it". The paper also holds
that the closing of properly-conduct-
ed saloons has led to the opening of
many bogus clubs and Illicit drink
ing dens.
Official health returns for 1920
just issued indicate, on the other
hand, that the nation as a. whole is
distinctly healthier. tuberculosis fig
ures are the lowest recorded since
compulsory notification came into
force. The number of deaths from
consumption was 33,469.
The infant martality rate, 80 per
900, is also the lowest recorded,
while the birth rate rose from 1875
in the previous year to 25.4 and the
death rate, 1874, shows decline at
most ages.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
PRESS CONGRESS
OF THE WORLD Is
TOVISIT HAWAII
THE PARADISE OF THE PACI
FIC" -- TW ENTl THREE
NIGHTS UNDER HN-
WAliAN SKIES.

COLUMBIA, Mo, Aug. l7.-Twen-
| ty-three days in Hawaii, the para
disc Of the Pacific" twcnty-three
nights under enchanting Hawaiian
skies, and the journeys preceding and
following this fascinating visit, is
the plan of the Transportation Com
mittee of the Press Congress of the
World as outlined here today by win
Wilke, the Committees chairman.
In order that the most perfect ac-
commodations for the delegates may
be had, the Congress dates have been
shifted a week and are now fixed at
October II to 2j, Delegates from
Europe, the eastern and middle Uni
ted States, and all western points not
too far removed will assemble at
Chicago for the start on Sept rs and
special Press Congress train in two
sections win carry the party from
Chicago to San Francisco.
The route to the Pacific will be
through Canada and the Northwest
with entertainment at cities along the
way.
The party will sail from San Fran.
cisco on the following schedule:
Group l---Lv, San Francisco, Tues
day, October 4, 200 p. NJ; Ar. Hon
olulu, Monday, October, 10, 500 AM
Group 2-Ly. San Francisco, Wed
nesday, Oct s, 1900 noon, Ar. Hon
oIulu, Tuesday October II, 500 A. NJ
Then will follow the 23 days Of
convention, business and entertain
ment. Official, semi official, and in
formal social affairs will dove tail
with outdoor entertainments and ex-
cursions to fill every minute of the
journalists stay.
The largest single item in this pro-
gram, will be the two-day excursion
to Hilo and the famous volcano which
is one of the most striking of all EIa-
waits natural wonders.
The main body of the delegates
will leave Honolulu on the afternoon
of November 2 arriving at San Fran,
cisco 5 pm, Nov. 8.
Practically all the delegates from
the Orient will sail for Honolulu on
the Korea, leaving Yokohama, Oct
/ and arriving at Honolulu Oct. 10
This information comes from X. Su-
gimura, Of Tokyo, who represents the
Transportation Committee in Japan.
The first delegates from Europe
travelling to Honolulu vid England cx-
pect to sail on Sept. 3, although lat
er boats will get them to New York
in time to join the Congress party.
The Delta and Rosta news agencies
of Russia will send A. Hodoroff who
is now representing them in Peking
to Honolulu.
II. Achille Ricciardy, of the Medit-
erranean Press, is an Italian journal
list who will attend the Press Congress
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Rule Calls For A Final
Vote Taken Late
Saturday
DEBATE LIMITED
TO TWO DAYS ONLY
Democrats Held Caucus
But Failed Reach
Agreement.
Associated tress

WASHINGTON, Aug. II -- The
house took up the republican revision
bill today under the rule calling for
final vote late Saturday. The gen
eral debate is limited to two days
with the remaining time given to
consideration Of the amendments un-
der five minute speech limitation.
The Democrats held a caucus be-
fore the house met to discuss plans
to fight the measure but failed to
reach an agreement. Another caucus
will be held tonight. 1t Is understood
that the chief difference Of opinion
was whether the resolution stating
the democratic opposition should be in
general terms or contain specific sug-
gcstions as to the sources revenue
should be raised.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
LAW HAS JUST
BEEN ADOPTED
IN VERA CRUZ TO
PERMIT WORKMEN TO SHARE
IN THE PROFITS OF IN
DUSTRY IN THAT
STATE.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. ia law
recently passed and promulgated in
the state of Vera Cruz to permit the
workmen to share in the profits of
any industry in that state has met
with much protest and threat is made
that if there is any attempt to carry
it into effect a general paralysis if
industry will result.
The law calls for the establishment
of commission of seven, three en-
ployers and three workmen and a
chairman selected jointly, in each mu-
nicipality in the state which, at least
once annually, shall call for the books
of fall industrial concerns and, after
careful audit, shall name the share
of the laborers. The workmen are to
receive not less than 10 per cent of
the total net profits. No maximum
is stated.
The chairman is to be named by
the president of the municipality if
his selection cannot be mutually ag-
reed upon by the employers and the
Workmen. 1t is pointed out by those
who oppose the law that this will al
most always result in the naming of
a workman inasmuch as virtually all
the presidents of municipalities are
laborers.
The profits to be divided according
to the law, "Will be understood to
be the net realized in the business 'af-
ter the taking into consideration of
the interest and the amortization OF
the capital invested. The interest
will not exceed six per cent per an
mum and the amortization will be ad-
iusted according to the nature of the
capital, but must never exceed 10 per
cent of the capital Of the immovable
estate"
One of the principal objections
made to the law is that it is retroac'
tive to February 5, 1917. An eiab'
crate system of embargoes and fines
is provided in case the employers fai
to comply with the orders Of he COM
mission or are discovered attempting
to evade any of its findings. Goods
.and properties may be sold at public
auction to secure payment.
Mexican newspapers almost as
unit are opposed to the law and are
supporting the industries in their at
tempt to have federal action taker
against it. Committees representing
sarious chambers of commerce have
conferred with President Obregor
who is now considering if relief mea
sures are possible, Legislatures il
other states have given indications
that similar laws are contemplated
there.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Offering Dominion Sta
tus To The People
Of Ireland
|pITBLIC MEETING
/ ADJOURNS TODAY
Private Sessions Will
Be Held In The
Meantime.
Associated Press

Il DUBLIN, Aug. 17---Eamonn de
Nslera declared today that the Dali
}Eireann would not accept the British
government terms extending the Of
Ifer Of a dominion status to Ireland.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE CALLED IN
4 BELFAST, Aug. 17-All Royal
Irish constabulary leaves of absence
have been called in, it was announ-
Iced today.
De Valera made this declaration at
sthe second session of the Dali Fire
Inn held at the mansion house today
Ia make up the question of negotia-
&ions with Premier Lloyd George rel
stive to a possible Irish settlement.
|The pubic meeting of the Dali Erie
Ann adjourned this afternoon to an
indefinite date. Private sessions will
be held in the meantime.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Two ElectrOcuted
In Nashville Today
Associated Press.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 17--Will AL
len and Chessly Graham, negroes,
convicted Of the murder Of Harry AL
len, merchant in Hardin county, and
Hamp Gohlson, negro, convicted Of
the murder Of Isaac Levy, a Mem
phis jeweler, were electrocuted in the
state prison here today.
Gohlson did not answer the direct
question of Chaplain as to whether
he killed six men.
Prison Chaplain Meyers said today
that GohIson during the night prac-
tically admitted killing six men, ask
ing the minister if he supposed God
would forgive a man who killed six
men" Graham and Allen protested
innocence 10 the last.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
BRITISH TRADE
MISSION LEFT
London For Moscow, Where QUAR-
ters Have Been Secured To
House Them.
Associated Press

LONDON, Aug. IA British
trade mission of II members, headed
by r. NJ. Hodgson, formerly British
consul of ladivosfok, has left for
London and Moscow, where quarters
nave been secured to house them.
They took with them six weeks food
supply, and large stores of office and
household furniture including tables,
Orooms, pals, busters and even pens
and ink,
We don't know what may happen
70 u.s., said Mr.. Hodgson to a report
er' so we are going prepared. we
a4e taking two cars, in case we find
the railways on strike or the track
blown up, but we are not carrying any
arms
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
"A new SURVEY
OF CONDITIONS
Causes American Child Relief To
Make Drastic Cut In Charity
In Austria.
Associated Press

VIENNA, Aug. IA new survey
Of economic conditions has caused the
American Child Relief to make a
drastic cut in it's charity in Austria.
1t is proposed this summer gradually
to reduce the number of children fed
to 100000 and these will be confined
largely to Vienna and other cities
where much want will be faced dur
ing the coming winter.
The general improvement in the
rural regions is illustrated by the ac-
ton of the Americans in closing ID
Of their kitchens in Upper Austria
alone in one week. All children OF
parents in fair financial circumstanc-
es are excluded under the new pro-
gram as well as children of farmers
In other words, American relief will
be confined to those in actual need.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Board Supervisors
Busy Again Today

The Board of Supervisors were
still in session today, not having COM
pleted the business they had on hand
for this meeting. The sale Of bonds
Of the Pe,ucia. Drainage District is
sued by the board in April to the
amount of S99,342.O0 has been made.
The McWilliams Co., Incorporated
of Memphis were the purchasers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Senator Lodge Will
Try Reduce Armament
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.--Sena -
tor Lodge, named by the President
as one Of the American delegates to
the disarmament conference, decar-
ed in the Senate today that he would
exert his best efforts for the reduc-
ton Of armament but "There must be
general reduction" by all nations.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Dewitt Enochs Succeeds
William Hemingway

JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 17.-Atty.-
Con Frank Robertson has announced
the appointment of Dewitt Enochs t,,!, OF
tho Jackson bar to succeed Gen. Will
liam Hemingway, assistant attorney
general.
Mr., Enochs is member of the To-
cal firm of Burch & Enochs' Ihe
oxact date of Mr.. Hemingway's de,
narture for the university has not
been fixed, though he expects to take
nm his duties there about Sept. 10
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Federation Master
Cotton Spinners

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. II.
The Federation Of Master Cotton
Spinners Association has decided to
increase work in mills using Ameri-
can cotton to 35 hours weekly against
the present short-time of "a hours.
The mills using Egyptian cotton will
Immediately resume full time work
ing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Peanut Factories
Destroyed By Fire
Associated Press

NEWPORT NEWS, Aug. IT,
Fire of undetermined origin early to-
lay destroyed three peanut factories
operated by the American Corpora
ton at Smithfield and spreading to
the residential section of the town,
caused a loss estimated at nearly a
million dollars before it was brought
under control.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
BIG BALL GAMES
HERE THIS WEEK
Last OF Series With Jackson This
Year-The Ball Season
Soon Over.

There will be three games here with
Jackson this week, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday This will be the last
series of games with Jackson for
this season, and next to the last Sc
ries to be played this summer. There
will be a double header Friday.
1t is hoped that a large crowd will
be out to attend these games as the
ball season will soon be a thing Of
the past for this year and too, the
base ball club feels the need of funds.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Robb Block Burns
At Lambert Sunday

LAMBERT, Miss, Aug. l7.-flre
DESTROYED the business section OF
Lambert known as the Robb Block
early Sunday morning. The fire or
ipinated in the store of W. H. Black
and it is thought the store was ROD
bed and then set on fire. Those oc,
cupying the stores on the ground q
Floor were Lem West, W. II. Black
and John Pollard while the upper
stories contained the Business Mems
Clubrooms the office of the town
marchal and mayor the law office o.
Stone & Stone, the dental office Of
nr. Thos. Chichester and the suits o'
offices of DR.. W. P. McDavld'
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Getting Cotton Gins
Ready For Season

ITTA BENA, Aug. 17.--Gins loca-
ted here are preparing for the open
ing of the cotton season, by install
inp new and more modern ginning
machinery, repairing and overhauling
the entire works. Supplies are daily
beinp received, and sufficient coal to
make a fairly good run is already on
tbe premises. Cotton picking is ex-
nected to be under fair headway with
in two weeks, and ginning started.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
King Peter Of Servia
Died Late Yesterday
Associated Press

BELGRADE, Jugo-Slayia, Aug. II.
King Peter Of Scrvia died late
yesterday He has been i'll for sever
al months. He sank into unconscious
ness last Friday and gradually failed
until the end. King Peter ascended to
the Servian throne in 1908. Despite
his great age, he placed himself at
the head Of the Servian troops dur
ing the world war.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
National Lands Be
Sold In Small Tracts
Associated Press.

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 17.--Nation-
a, lands in the territory of Quintana
Roo which have stood idle since 1909
are to be divided into small tracts
and sold on easy terms to farmers
who can give suitable financial ref
erences. The distribution of these
lands was suspended on December
+ 1909, in order to allow for COM
plete survey.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
The City Council
Met Last Night

The City Council held their regular
semi-monthly meeting at the City
Hall last night. After the disposi-
ton of their regular business, the
new drainage plan and proposed bond
issue, endorsed by the civic organi-
cations of the City was put before
them but they deferred to pass on il
until Thursday night when they will
meet again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
SENATE WILL HEAR
TARIFF NEXT WEEK
win Determine Which viii Take
Precedence For Enactment, Tar
iff Or Tax Revision.
Associated Press

\ WASHINGTON, Aug. 17--Chair-
man Penrose announced today that
/ the Senate Finance Committee will
determine. next week whether tax
.revision or tariff will take precedence
for enactment. The committee de-
cded to continue the hearings of
tariff through next week, taking up
wood and metal schedules.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Fire Destroys Block
In Factory District

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.--Ten factory
buildings occupying a block in Will
liamsburg section Of Brooklyn we're
destroyed by fire today. The loss Is
estimated at one million.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Man Was Arrested
And Brought Here

J. M. Sarten was brought here
from Schl2ter yesterday and placed in
iail to await trial, having been arres-
ted there on a charge of burglarizing
home near Schlater.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17
Favorable Report
On Railroad Bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE
Senate Interstate Commerce commit
tee by vote of seven to two, today
ordered favorable report on the
administrations railroad funding bill.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17

Congresswoman Robertson says
women should disarm. Lay down
their pointed remarks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17

Bald-headed men should find COM
fort because there is no parting in
heaven.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17

If you don't get vacation this
summer you'll be rested up from last
years by next year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17

The South's cotton crop reduction
NAV put some wool in woolen suits.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1921-08-17

Hav fever guarantees the freedom
of the sneeze.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-02-17
Washington, d. G., Feb. 12.-

Washington, D.. G., Feb. 12.-
Negro women from twenty states,
meeting here at the call of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment Of Colored People today pres
scented to the national woman s par
ty request that it urge congress
to investigate the alleged Olsen
reimbursement Of Negro women in
the south at the last general cleo
ton.
Violations Of the intent and
purpose Of the Susan B. Anthony
amendment, a statement prepared
by the Negro women declared, oc-
Cured in the elections of 1920 in
the southern states and it has not
been made. secret that wherever
white women were now allowed the
ballot, it was counted worth while
to relinquish it in order that it
might be denied colored omen.''
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-02-17
Mr PLEASANT NOTES.

Mrs. Alonzo Alexander entertained
the Missionary ladies of the Second
Baptist church at the parsonage last
Monday A very pleasant time was
spent.
Miss Beaulah Palmer visited in Bur
lington last Sunday afternoon returning
Monday noon.
The members of Second Baptist
church held come together y meet
ing last Friday night at their church. A
bonnteous feast was spread After
every one present had eaten splendid
program was rendered. Followed by a
subscription being taken of $3S for
building company of the church. q
Mr. Perry Greenup Of ottumwa came
in Saturday night to visit his little son
Frank. He returned to Ottumwa Mon
day noon. Mr. Greenup keeps in very
poor health While in the city he was
the guest of his brother, John Greenup.
Mrs. R. Anderson has been suffering
with bad cold bnt is better.
Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt came down from
Ottumwa Saturday night. Mr.. Wyatt
returned Sunday after leaving Mrs.
Wyatt to remain while longer.
We are glad to see that Mr.. Eugene
Patterson is considerably better of his
cold.
Rev. w. Lasley was in Burlington one
day last week for the purpose of being
examined by the X-ray.
Rev. J. ii. Handy took suddenly very
sick last Sunday night after the serv-
ices but is better.
Services were well attended at both
churches Sunday. The pastors of both
churches seems to have taken on new
life from the strong sermons that each
preached.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-02-17
TUSCALOOSA ITEMS.

Shorter A. NJ. E. churches pastor &C
companied his wife, Mrs. Maggie Man
ley to Ottumwa last Saturday where
she boarded the fast train on the c. B.
& Q. at ILLS p. m. enroute to Column
bus, Ohio, to be at the bedside of her
mother who is dangerously sick Rev.
Manley spent Sunday in ottumwa and
preached the sacramento sermon for
Presiding Elder Hackley at 8 p. m,
leaving his work in charge of his local
preachers: w. B. Kiner and Henry AL
len and returned home Monday at ! p.
m. highly pleased with thesplendid
entertainment he received at the hands
of Rev. Edwards and his good wife.
Members and friends Of the church
are requested to show their apprecia
tion Tin that the Bystander company
has appointed their pastor as CORES
pendent and agent Of the Bystander
for the achurch0 by doing their whole
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-02-17
MuscArrNE NOTES.

Mr.. Abraham Seabrooks left Friday
Jan. % for Omaha, Neb., where he vii
visit indefinitely win his daughter,
Mrs. Carrie Dixson.
Muscatine subscribers to the Bystand.
or were disappointed to find that notes
sent in on time are not published until
two and three weeks later. The agent
il positive they were sent in on time.
Miss Sidney j. Davis, superintendent
Of the Young Women . Christian In
dustrial Mission of Keokuk, Iowa, is the
guest OF Mrs. Lizzie Carr this week
Miss Davis delivered addresses before
the Sunday school of the q. b. church
and the morning services at the First
!. M. E. church last Sunday, and has
served other engagements to speak be
fore leaving the city.
A number of our people are on the
sick list. Among them, Mrs, Robert
Evans, who is at present in Bellevue
hospital; Mrs Robert johnson and Geo
Seacy, SON Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Seacy
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-02-17

Of Sergeant Robert j. Lancaster,
Alabama National Guardsman, in
dicted in connection with the lynch
ing Of William Baird, a miner, near
Jasper, on Jan. Is. The jury had
been out 38 hours when the fore
man reported agreement OH a YER
diet was impossible and Judge
Sowen discharged the jury.
Members Of the jury said that the
final vote stood five for acquittals
five for second degree murder with
life Imprisonment, one for a lesser
sentence, and one undecided.
No announcements was made as|
to a date for Lancaster second
trial.
Stephens, indicted with Lancaster
The trial Of Sergeant Glenn u
and seven other guardsmen, hasI
been set forFeb. 81. ~.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1921-02-17
CEDAR RAPIDs. NorEs,

Inc Art ana Literature CLUB enter
tanned their usbands and few friend.
to Lincoln birthday party on Friday
evening, Feb. IL at the home of Mrs
Ella Floyd.
The rooms were decorated with flags
and Lincoln pictures. The following
program was rendered: Instrumental
solo, Mrs. A. Flowers; reading, Miss
Ruth Collins; current events, Mrs. I. E
Weatherall; reading, Mr.. w. Fine, ane
q short talk by Mr.. Nelson
Short talk, Rev. G. r. Waters.
A delightful luncheon was served.
A delightful luncheon was served and
the evening was spent in very social
way. Thirty-two people were present
and all enjoyed themselves to the high
est and wished such things would hap
pen oftener.
Mrs. Queene Boone and Mr.. George
H. Williams spent Saturday and Sunday
in Iowa City. They were the guests Of
Mrs. Boone, nephew and his wife, Mr.
and Mrs Julius King.
Mrs. E. Watson died at Mercy hospi-
tai yesterday morning at a. m. after
a lingering illness. She is the mother
of Mrs. Carrie Perkins, who resides at
1446 South Fourth street west.
Mrs. S. c. Tate of Chicago is visiting
her sister, Mrs. NJ. A. Roberts at 1924
North Sixth street west.
Mrs. DR.. Beshears is visiting her par
ents in Iowa City.
Mrs. Clara p. Harrison is confined to
her home with tonsilitis.
Mrs. BERTHE Williams, Mrs. Lillian
Morris, Mr.. John Foster are reported
i'll.
Mr.. George Taylor, 1923 J avenue west
was seriously hurt at the Quaker oats
plant last Wednesday. A piece OF heavy
iron falling and striking him on the
shoulder.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tyler enter
tanned at dinner Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs
j. B. Nelson.
Sunday, Feb. s was rally day at
Bethel A. NJ. E. church. Total amount
raised for the trustee department was
81 1854.
On Thursday, Feb. ~ a classical piano
recital will be given under the auspices
of the Stewardess Board at Bethel A.
NJ. E. church by Mrs. Georgia Allen Of
Davenport.
Mr. an dMrs. Stanley Caulder left Sat
.urday night for Los Angeles, CAL, and
other points IN Texas.
CLINTON NOTES.
A. A. Bush.
Rev. J. N. Goddard, pastor Of Bethel