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GREENWOOD, LEFLORE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, MONDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 8, 1917.
VOLUME 1-NUMBER 110.
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ALLEGED "LEAK" TO WALL STREET
RESUMED BY HOUSE RULES COMMUTEE
Lansing, Tumulty, Lawson and Others Testify
Today—Lawson's Evidence Being Intensely
Sensational—Hot Stuff.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 8— The inquiry
into the recent alleged "leak" to Wall
Street on President Wilson's peace
note was resumed today by the house
ru i es committee with quite a number
0 { witnesses on hand ready to tes
tify.
Among those of the- list were:
Secretary of State Lansing, Joseph
Tumulty, secretary to the President,
Thomas Law-son the great Boston fin
ancier, Bernard Barch and Otto Kahn,
New York brokers and representa
tives of the Wall Street Jpumal, the
financial American and Central News
Associations, and the managers of the
local branches of the Western Union
and the Postal Telegraph companies.
All but Secretary Lansing and Sec
retary Tumulty were subpoenaed.
Washington, Jan. 8—In his state
ment read before the House Rules
Committee today Secretary Tumulty
denied generally and specifically that
he gave any information to Baruch
or anybody else in regard to Presi
dent Wilson's peace note. He said
that he did not know the government
contemplated the dispatch of any such
note until after the printed copies had
been given to the representatives of
the press. He said that he had no
correspondence, written or telegraph
ic, with Baruch or anyone else regard-1
ing this matter. His statement had
the endorsement of the President.
Mr. Tumulty said that he was
»waiting Congressman Woods apolo-1
Secretary Lansing was then called
to the stand and gave information re- !
lative to the preparing of the peace
note, and the Secretary employed
special precaution for its protection j
gy
More musical comedies as bright
and breezy as "Katinkaj" which op
ened at the Atlanta theatre Monday,
would certainly be welcome to our
fair city. There will be performances
Tuesday and Wednesday night, with
More melodious than "The Firefly"j
and quite as lively as "High Jinks,"
former products of Messrs. Hauer-.
bach and Frimi, authors of this show, !
'Katinka' forms a clean and unusually |
refreshing entertainment. The cam- j
pany, principals and chorus, is quite i
as capable and pleasing as that of any |
musical comedy which has come to
lanta this year, and the production is j
genteel and thorough. The scenery is
gorgeous and the costumes complete ;
a brilliant effect for each scene. This 1
is particularly true of the second act, |
the scene of which, laid in old Stam
boul, with a harem or so thrown in for !
. good measure, adapts itself well for
rich scenic effect.
The music throughout is melodious
and catchy, with a spicy dash of rag
time running through it all. There are
any number of songs that will be re
membered, such as "Racketty Coo,"
which recurs throughout the piece;
"Katinka," "In Vienna," "Your Photo"
and "I Want to Marry a Male Quar
The story is unusual and really
holds the interest, the gist of it being
"KATINKA" MADE A BIG HIT IN
ATLANTA.
a matinee Wednesday.
tet.
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
THE PLANTERS BANK
Located at Schlater, in the County of Leflore, State of Mississippi, at the
close of business Dec. 27, 1916, made to the Board of Bank Examiners.
RESOURCES.
.$ 66,891.19
366.16
600.00
Loans and discounts .
"Warrants, (State, County, District and Municipal)....
Guaranty Fund with State Treasuror.
Furniture and Fixtures...,.
Due from other banks ......
Exchanges and checks for next day's clearings—.
Currency..
Silver coin, Nickels and Cents..
1,497.62
164,672.03
1,694.91
10,017.06
1,471.64
$246,910.44
LIABILITIES.
.$ 30,000.00
. 16,000.00
8,410.64
172,999.90
20,500.00
Capital Stock..'.
®wplus fund .....
Undivided profits, less amount paid for interest, expenses and taxes
Individual deposits subject. to check...
"»Vings deposits
A—.
$246,910.44
I* Rowan Thayer, Cashier, do solemnly swear that the above is » true
statement of the flnanbial condition of the Planters Bank, located at Schlater,
In the County of Leflore, State of Mississippi, at the close of business on the
87th day of December, lOifl, to the best of my knowledge and belief. ,
Correct—Attest. ROWAN THAYER, Cashier.
\ D. T. MITCHELL, D. S. JONES, Directors.
®tate of Mieeissippi, County of Leflore.
Sworn and subscribed before me by Rowan Thayer. Cashiqr, this 4th
*jr of January, 1917. • ,, , J. F. RYAN, Notary Public.
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Secretary Lansing testified that al
though he had made careful inquir
ies that so far he had failed to locate
the "leak."
LAWSON CREATES SENSATION.
(By Associated Press)
' Thomas Lawson, who followed Sec
retary Lansing, said that he would
give the testimony "regarding the
damnable condition which existed the
past two years for the purpose of
finding a remedy for conditions which
caused hundreds of people to be driven
into, enormeus losses."
Later he flew into a perfect rage
when interrupted by Representative j
Ghipcrfield and the committee room j
was in an uproar of confusion.
Lawson gesticulated, shook his fin
ger in Chiperfield's face and loudly
declared he was an American and
would see tliat they get their rights.
He said for two years the American
people had been robbed of thirty or
forty billion of dollars by advance
leaks also from the Supreme Court
and direct from the White house.
He stated that when lie came to
Washington, to aid in an honest inves
tigation that he had "hell lambasted
' out of him by a leather-lunged, sew
er-mouthed blatherskite he had in
formed must conduct himself in a
proper manner,
Testified that if he gave identity of
i leak it would violate confidence, but
j admitted that he knew no one in the
1 white house connected with the "leak."
Had no information of anyone in the
State Department which he would
j give in public." "I give it to the chair
man," he said, "but you don't need
any more information to warrant the
i investigation." Much of his state
ments was expunged from the records.
that a young American, in the near
Orient, in attempting to aid a friend
to win his sweetheart, gets an extra
wife or so on his hands, and in trying
to extricate himself, gets his real wife
into a harem.
Howard Langford as ThaddeuB
Hopper, the American, furnishes a lot
of fun, to which end he is materially
aided by some very clever and slangy
lines,
.Margaret Owen, in the role of Ka
tinka, has a really extraordinary so
prano voice, as musical comedy voices
go, and she has won a great deal of
applause. Others who sing very well
are Jane Castle, John Roberts and
Paul Vernon. Altogether it is a very
At-'good singing organization,
Quite one of the brightest sopts in
the show is the dancing of Elinore Vin
ccat and Nicholas Kavoc, aided and
abetted of costuming. Their Russian
dance and Circassian dance made in
stant hits and called for a series of en
cores.—Atlanta Constitution, Dec. 31.
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Take The Daily Commonwealth.
NEW URICE LEVELS FOR OIL.
Advances of Ten Centa a Barrel On all
Grades Crude Oil.
(By Associated Press)
Shreveport, La., Jan. 8—The pipe
line companies today announced ad
of ten cents a barrel on all
vances
grades of oil in the Louisiana field,
establishing new price levels.
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ADAMSON LAW
BEING ARGUED
Appeal From Judge Hook's Decision
Now Before the U. S. Supreme
Court.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 8—The climax in
the legal contest over the constitu
tionality of the Adamson eight hour
'aw was reached here today in the
Suprema Court.
Arguments were begun in the Mis
souri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
test case. In this case the Depart
ment of Justice is appealing from Fed
eral Judge Hook's recent decision at
Kansas City, the law passed last Sep
tember, when the great nation-wide
railroad strike seemed imminent, de
'unconstitutional"
daring the same
null and void." Conclusion of argu
ments is expected late tomorrow aft
emoon.
WANTS PROMPT ACTION ON
NEW EIGHT HOUR LAW.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 8—Representative
Adamson today started efforts to get
prompt action by the house on his new
railroad Mil introduced last Saturday.
This bill provides for the establish
ment of eight hours a day, forbids
strikes or lockouts without ninety
days notice and permits the President
of the United States to take over the
management of railroads in all em
ergencies, such as military necessity
or the blocking of commerce.
NAVY EXAMINATIONS TODAY.
Washington, Jan. 8—(By Union As
sociated Press)—The Navy Depart
ment today is holding examinations
throughout the United States of can
didates for appointment as "acting
ensigns for engineer duty." Appoin
tees who complete a three-year proba
tionary period, two of which are to
be spent aboard ship and one at the
Naval Academy, are to be commis
sioned lieutenants in the junior grade.
LOWDEN WILL MAKE POLITI
CIANS EARN APPOINTMENTS.
Springfield, 111., Jan. 8—(By Union
Associated Press)—Hon. Frank O.
Lowden, was inaugurated governor
of Illinois today, five days after the
convening of the fiftieth session of
the General Assembly. Gov. Lowden
has disappointed the politicians by
announcing that' he does nojt expect
to hurry with appointments. If tlje
legislators want their friends pro
vided for, as far as offices are con
cerned, they must show their inten
tion to do their best work for the
State and its residents by passing
progressive legislation. As epon as
of hi/ measures go through, it
is probably that appointments will be
made.
some
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EXPECT RAILROAD REPORT
TODAY.
Washington, Jan. 8— (By Union As
sociated Press)—A report to congress
of the findings of the Newlandi Joint
Congressional Committe which has
been looking into the conditions exist
ing between railrofuli and their em
ployes, is due today. The labor« of
the committee will be extended until
1918, by act of Congress. Any com
mitteeman who ceases to be a mem
ber of the House before the investi
gation conclude! may remain as a
»member of the committee; hence the
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Ä findings have been
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COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
Cotton From 26 to 28 Up in New
York—Holiday in New Orleans.
There \yas an advance of from 26 to
28 points in tb$ New York cotton mar
et today. On account of holiday, in
commemoration of the Battle of New
Orleans, there was no market in that
city today.
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NEW YORK MARKET.
Prev.
. Open High Low Clo».; Close
Oct. 17.62 17.63 17.32 17.44 17.41
Mch 18.46 18.55 18.40 18.63 18.37
May 18 72 18 81 18.64 18.90 18.61
July 18.78 18.90 18.68 1893 18.66
Closed 26 to 28 up.
New York Spots 18.66—20 up.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.
Prev. Close
10.77
Close.
11.04
Jan -Feb.
Mch.-Apr.
May-June
Spots 11.40
Sales 8,000
11.10
10.84
10.88
11.13
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Close
Prev. Close.
Wheat.
May
Corn
1,85 1-8
1.88 3-4
.991-4
.99 7-8
May
Oats.
.57 5-8
.58 5 8
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
Close
Prev. Close,
Pork
, Jan.
Lard
Jan.
Ribs.
Jan.
28.05
27.47
15.60
15.70
14.42
14.60
CHANGES NAME FOR $»0,000.
New York, Jan. 8—(By Union As
sociated Press)—Theodore Baldwin
Burnham Of East Orange, N. J.,
added the surname of Vannest to his
title today and became heir to $100,- :
000 left by an uncle, George Willett ,
Vannest, a bachelor of Orange Coun- j
ty, New York. If he had refused to
change his name the money would
have gone to Harvard University.
BELIEVE CUMMINS HAS SOLU
TION OF RAILROAD PROBLEM.
Washington, Jan. 8—(By Union As- j
sociated Press)—Although there has
been a radical change in the plan for
beginning the hearing of the (Adam
son Act here today before the 'United i
states Supreme Court, both railroad j
presidents and employes are more
hopeful of an early settlement of the
difficulties than ever before. It is re
ported that Senator Cummins has a
plan for the governmental investiga
tion of disputes which may become
the basis for a compromise all bf fu
ture differences. It will require in
vestigation and publicity by the gov
ernment, but will not prohibn Strike
or lockdut pending inquiry.
NEWSPAPER EDITORS AT COX
CELEBRATION.
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Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 8—(By Union
Associated Prêts)— An important fea
ture of the inauguration of Governor
Cox of Ohio here today was the gath
ering of newspaper editors from all
parte of the Stete. Party linei have
ton oWtwM %
RUSSIANS GAIN
SOME GROUND
On the AA River, But Lost Strong
Positions in Southern Mold
avia.
(By Associated Press)
Berlin, Jan. 8-TJie Russians ip
their attack yesterday succeeded in
gaining ground on the AA River,
Russo-Galician front near Gulf Riga
the war office announced today.
The Russians and Rumanians were
dislodged yesterday from strong po
sitions over considerable front in
Southern Moldavia. Fokeahani, Ru
mania was captured and nearly four
thousand prisoners were taken.
ENTENTE FORCES LOSE AIR
PLANE.
(By Associated Preis)
I Berlin, Jan. 8—An 8-lnch airplane
was lost by the entente forces on the
Franco-Belgium front yesterday, the
war office announced today.
ITALIAN PRESS COMMENTS.
(By Associated Press)
Rome, Jan. 8—Italian press is filled
with cordial comments on the confer
ence of the Allied leaders here. The
point emphasized by all is that the
conference spells United Action and
firm resolutions.
OSBORNE TRIAL TODAY.
New York, Jan. 8—(By Union As
sociated Press)—The sensational Oli
ver Osborne-Ray Tranzer-Safford trial
begins in the Criminal Branch of the
Federal court today before Judge
Learned Hand. Despite all of the
remarkable testimony that the trial
has brought out, it is expected that
greater thrills will follow.
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N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE
ELECTION.
p xc ha n g e today is not expected to
: ma ^ e any change in the present list
, of officer3t although there have been
j rumora that some of the officers of
New York, Jan. 8—(By Union As
sociated Press)—The annual election
of officers of the New York Stock
the exchange would not be re-elected.
James C. Auchincloss, of Joost & Co.,,
is chairman of the nominating com
mittee.
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PLAN SETTLEMENT OF BASE
BALL TANGLE.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 8—(By Un»
j on Associated Press)—The annual
moe tjng of the National Commission
h ere t ol j ay j g unusually important be
cause 0 f the large number of ques
i tj ona t 0 be taken up which vitally con
j cern baseball, among them being a
plan of settlement, if possible, of the
suit the Baltimore Federal League has
in progress against organized base
ball.
DEMOCRATS HONOR PARKER.
New Orleans, La., Jan. 8—(By Un
ion Associated Press)—A dinner,
which will partake of the nature of
a rally of politicians, will be given
here tonight in honor of Jqhn M,
Parker, of this city. H will also be a
Jackson Day celebration- Mr. Parker
was the Progressive vice-presidential
nominee in the last national election.
It is 102 yean ago today since
General Andrew Jackson won his ex
traordinary victory over the British
at New Orleans.
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THE FEDERAL WEBR-KENYON LAW
IS DECLARED CONSTITUTIONAL
United States Supreme Court, by vote of 7 to 2, i
Upholds the Measure Prohibiting Shipment*
of Whiskey Into "Dry" States.
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(By Associated Press)
Washington, Ja'n. 8—The Federal
Wébb-Kenyon Law, designed to
prc
vent liquor shipments from "wet" to
"dry" states was today declared con
stitutional by the Supreme Court by
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a vote of seven to two.
/? U ° r egl3 at ' on3 — the fedcral
S W t" v" ■ V®, 1,1 1 913,
and West Virginias prohibition laws
—were brought before the Supreme
tv te8t " 8es o£ the James
Clark Distilling Co. of Cumberland,
Md., against the American Express
Co., and Western Maryland Railroad.
Whether prohibition states, under the
Webb-Kenyon law or otherwise, may
prohibit shipments of intoxicating
liquors, in interstate commerce, for
personal use of citizens in "dry" ter
ritory was the principal question
raised.
to determine constitutionality of the
Webb-Kenyon Law unless the court
In the two West Virginia cases, the
liquor interests asserted that it
was
not necessary for the Supreme Court
cuba;s suit
IS WITHDRAWN
From U.-S. Supreme Court, Seeking
to Collect Repudiated R. R.
Bonds.
(By Associated Press)
Washington, Jan. 8—Cuba's suit in
the United States Supreme Court
a g a j n *t the State of North Carolina!
seeking to collect over two million dol
i ars worth of railroad Bonds, which
j were issued during the reconstruc
tion days and subsequently repudiated
a s being fraudulent was. today with
drawn.
TICK ERADICATION DISCUSSED.
Conference of Officials in Session in
Atlanta.
(By Associated Press)
Atlanta, Jan. 8—Representatives
from six Southern States together
with government officials, discussed
today the different methods for the
eradiction of the cattle tick. The con
ference was held under the auspices
of the Bureau of animal industry, de
partment of agriculture, Mississippi
was represented at the Conference.
TO COMMEMORATE BATTLE OF
NEW ORLEANS.
Chicago, Jan. 8—(By Union Asso
ciated Press)—The Society of the
War of 1812 will give a reception and
dinner at the Auditorium Hotel to
night, to commemorate the one hun
dred and second anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans. The dinner
will also mark a century of peace be
tween the two great English-speaking
nations.
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
THE GREENWOOD BANK & TRUST CO.
Located at Greenwood, in the County of Leflore, State of Mississippi, at the
close of business Dec. 27th, 1916, made to the Board of Bank Examiners*
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts .
Overdrafts, secured ...
Bonds, securities, etc.
Warrants, (State, County, District and Municipal).
Guaranty Fund with State Treasurer.
Furniture and Fixtures....
Dus, frqm other banks.
Exchanges and checks for next day's clearings.
Currency ....
Silver coin, Nickels and Cents.
Expense account.-.
_$104,317:77
. 1,190.44
. 40.00*
236.13
. 600.00
. 1,601.46
. 18,68660
. 644.17
.'..... • 3,678.0»
. 564.7*
. 1,03667'
$130,282.97
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock .
Surplus fund .
Individual deposits usbjcct to check.
Savings deposits .
Bank deposits .
Cashier's checks outstanding .
Bills payable, including certificates of deposit representing money
borrowed. . . . ...
$ 35,000.00
. 3,600.00
. 53,619.41
971.86
. 7485.61
6.69
80,000.60
$180488.97
J, S. C. Bull, Cashier, do solemnly swear that the above !■ a true
statement of the financial condition of The Greenwood Bank ft Trust Co* .
located at Greenwood, in the County of Feflore, State of MisSisalppi, at the
colse of business on the 27th day of December, 1916, to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Correct—Attest. S. C. BULL, Caehier, , ,
B. Y. YOUNG, J. B. STIRLING, Dtrecton.
State of Mississippi, County of Hinds.
Sworn to and subscribed before me by S. C. Bull, Cashier; this 8th
191t Q. J. WAITES, Notary M
mifelife «vires S^t $6, Wit „V. '
of J
should uphold the West Virginia otot
üte prohibiting West Virgihiau from
-1 "receiving or possessing" liquor sa
to cured in interstate comm««« by
tr »nsportatiou over common currisn.
by A » in «denUi Question raised wes
whether prohibition .states which per*
mit their citizens to "have and Use*
liquor may prohibit interstate carriers
from Sporting liquor to such cit
ize ns for their individual use and not
f or aa ] e _
I Effectual enforcement of "dry" leg
j Nation in prohibition states was said
, by prohibition advocates
the
to depea*
largely upon validity of the Webb
Kenyon Act, designated to give "dry*
states the right to prevent liquor ship
ments from "wet" states.
The act was passed over President
Taft's veto and provides that ship
ment of intoxicating liquors from ope
state to another, "which intoxicating
liquor is intended by any person in
terested therein, to be received, pos
sessed, sold or in any manner urfed—
in violation of any law of auch stets
I «... is hereby prohibited."
MUCH INTEREST
IN CLUB MEETING
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Open Session to Discusi "Grefawood'l
Needs and How to'Meet'Tlma"
to bo Held Tomorrow; . 1
8130 ' in : the °P en meeting of . the
Woman's Club which is to.be hold at
the Confederate Memorial Building
;
aftornoon at three ocloek '
T,e subject of the meeting is "Some
thing We Can Do For Local Better*
Much interest is being taken by the
ladies of the city, and by many men
ment." The aubject has been imple
mented by another, "Greenwood's
Needs and How to Meet Them."
The regular meeting of the club, de
voted to club business and at which
all members are expected to be pres
ent will be held at two thirty o'clock,
the open meeting to be at three, lira.
T. R. Henderson is the leader for the
meeting and has. named several
groups, each with a leader, t (0 discuss
the different subjects to be dealt with
at the meeting.
Among other matters to be discuss
ed and planned for are the beautify
ing of the city, the sanitation of the
city, the enforcement of the laws and
the betterment of the schools.
Under the head of enforcement of
the laws the aute speeding question
will be brought to the front and it is
understood that action will be taken
in the matter.
The City Council and the City
School Board have been invited to be
present and it is understood will be in.
attendance.
Take The Daily Commonweatthk.