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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Measure Goes Through With
out a Dissenting Vote in
the Upper House.
BREWER WINS A VICTORY
Bitter Speech Made by Lieuten-
ant-Governor Bilbo Fails to
Defeat Detective Bill.

Jackson, Miss. March 10. In
spite Of the vehement protests Of
Lient. Gov. Bilbo, who made q
vitriolic speech against the meas
ure, the state senate today. with
out dissenting vote. passed the
bill reimbursing the Burns detec-
tive agency for services rendered
in the penitentiary anti-graft in
vestigation. amounting to about
$4,000.
Bilbo was bitter in his denunci-
alton of Governor Brewer, chary-
ing the latter with uttering false
hoods, while Senator Hobbs is
sued a statement declaring that
Brewer ought to be impeached.
Several members explained
their votes, saying they support
ed it because they felt that the
states financial integrity was in
vOlved.
The senate galleries were filled
to overhowing, and prospects Of
bitter debate broke up the house
session, that body being forced
to adjourn because of lack of
quorum.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Talking Pictures.

Mr.. Jas. Newly announces a
return engagement of the Edi-
sons Talking Pictures, which
will be shown at the Columbus
Theatre tonight and tomorrow
afternoon and evening, The at
traction pleased large crowds
here several weeks ago, and they
will no doubt, attend again as an
entirely new program will be
given.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

The Lowndes County Teachers
Association will hold a meeting
in room IL, Industrial Hall, at
the |. |. and c.. Saturday morn
ing at II o'clock, which will be
presided over by Prof. B. G.
Hull. There will be a round
table discussion of "The School
as Social Center. " All of the
local as we'll as the rural teachers
are requested to attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
TEXAS RANGERS ARE CLEARED
BY REPORT WIRED GARRISON

landing opposite San Enrique
with Undertaken Convery Sun
day morning. Convery brought
the body to Laredo at 1880 p. m.
Sunday. He states there were
no signs of burns on the body.
Found four bullet holes. Neck
chafed, but not broken.
Body decomposed but pant S
match coat left at home by Ver-
CARA. Identity seems reliable.
Recovery of body said to have
cost S. 7. Hill, brother.in law of
Vergara, S400. Body being held
at request of Adjutant Genera
Hutching. No excitement. ("
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Panama Canal Pictures.

The Majestic theatre has a big
double attraction on for today.
Besides a regular program of
moving pictures, Wayne 0zro
Adams famous Panama canal
motion pictures will be shown.
The canal pictures are said to be
instructive, startling and thrill
ing.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

W. H. Carter left yesterday for
Dallas, Texas, where he goes as
a representative of the scrip hold
ers Of the Southern States Cotton
Corporation of Lowndes and Pick
ems counties, at a meeting which
is to be held in tn at city Satur-
day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Washington, March 10.-Sec-
retary Garrison received today
from Brigadier General Tasker
H. Bliss, commanding the Amer
lean border forces, the following
report on the Vergara case by
Captain H. P. Howard. of the
Fourteenth United States Cav
airy:
Investigation shows Vergara
was taken from the Hidalgo cem-
etery Saturday night by relatives
of Vergara and hired Mexicans.
Captain Sanders states positively
no Texas Rangers crossed the
border. He met the body at a
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Protestant Churches Hold
Meeting in Honor of DR..
j. L.Vipperman.
SERVICES SUNDAY NIGHT
Addresses Delivered by Several
Pastors and Musical Program
is Rendered.

The beautiful union services at
First Baptist Church last Sunday
evening was a very noteworthy
occasion. The meeting was held
by the protestant congregations
of the city who joined in welcom-
ing DR.. J. L. Vipperman as pas
tor of the First Baptist church.
The invocation was offered by
Rev. jim. Harker, of the Christian
church. He was followed by Dr.
r. B. Eggleston, of the First
Presbyterian church who read
the evening lessons, and delivered
the first address of welcome. DR..
Eggleston spoke enthusiastically
and entertainingly of prospects
for future advancement of the
work of the churches here, and
impressed his hearers that his
aim and motive was the upbuild-
ing of the Kingdom along all
lines.
Rev. w. l.. Duren, pastor of
the First Methodist church fol-
lowed DR.. Eggleston and spoke
feelingly regarding the work of
the churches and expressed graf.
ification at the coming of the
new pastor, stating his readiness
to cooperate in the Christian
work of Columbus. Rev. Duren
stated that he had always had
a delightful association in all of
his charges with the ministers of
the other denominations. His
address was gladly received and
made most pleasing impression
upon the large audience present.
Rev. J. N. Harker, of the
Christian church was the next
speaker. In the beginning of his
remarks he expressed his graft
tude for the use of the pulpit of
that church during his recent
and also said that he
felt very much at home, He fol-
lowed this statement with an
earnest appeal on the part of all
people of Columbus to work to.
gether for the honor and glory of
Jesus Christ in the salvation of
souls.
Mr.. E.C.Chapman, who acted as
chairman of the meeting, then
introduced DR.. Vipperman. The
new pastor showed his readiness
to undertake the work of the
First Baptist church with deep
interest and expressed a desire
to cooperate with the other
forces in Christian work. Mr..
Vipperman comes to Columbus
well furnished with the scriptur-
al teachings. He has made a
most favorable impression upon
all with whom he has met and is
ready to enter with heart and
soul Upon the good work beforeI
him.
A pretty musical program, un-
der the direction of Mrs. B. K.
Sessums. was a feature of the
evening, and consisted of anthems
by the choir. a solo by Miss Anna
Terrell Hamilton, a trio by Misses
Ollie and Nell Sanders and Mr..
Eugene Muslin, and other num-
bers by the choir and its super.
numerarles.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Special Attraction Today.

The Princess Theatre announ-
ces special feature today. LES
Miserables" notable and elabo-
rate production in nine reels,
known as Victor Hugo's immor-
tai masterpiece. Only one show
will be given in the afternoon
and one in the evening.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Bush Sells Out.

Mr.. E. j. Bush, who for some
time past has been conducting a
restaurant and grocery store on
South Fourth Street, has sold out
to Messrs. Nichols and Dinitry,
of Meridian. These gentlemen
will continue to operate the busi-
ness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

flower pots and chairs as missiles,
held back the police.
Finally when the police storm
ed the platform a number of
women drew clubs from under
their cloaks and used them Wig
ofously. In the midst Of the
fighting several blank cartridges
were fired and miniature bombs
exploded. Frightened by the
detonations, many women faint
ed.
The police seized Mrs. Pank-
hurst and dragged her from the
platform and through the hall to
the street. Here desperate
ard futile effort was made to
rescue her as the police forced
her into a taxicab and drove to
the police station.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Fielding Woo oldridge, who
has been visiting relatives in St.
Louis, passed through Columbus
yesterday enroute to York. Ala
bama, which place Mr. Wool.
bridge is making headquarters.
being ticket collector on the A.
T. g. N. r. K.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mrs. J. T. Armstrong; count
less friends regret to learn that
she is i'll in an infrmary in Birm-
ingham where she went for an
operation. Many good wishes
are expressed for her speedy re-
covery'
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

The Salvation Army has a
good place for two good girls
from II to rs years of age who
are not afraid to work. Apply
at 118 N. 18th street, city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mr., F. T. Proctor, of Nash
vile, Tenn, representing the
Life and Casualty Insurance
Company, is spending two weeks
in Columbus on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12
Postmaster ]
Guilty.
Former
Pleads

Meridian, Miss, March 10. In
the Federal court today ex-post-
master w. j. Price, charged
with a shortage of So, 700, plead.
ed guilty. Price has many
friends, who are interesting
themselves in his behalf. S.
Johnson, charged with rifling
registered mail, also pleaded
guilty. Sentence was reserved
in both cases.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mrs. Henry Gunter's legion of
friends are glad to know she is
able to be out after several
weeks illness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mrs. T. w. Hardy and attrac-
tive daughter, Miss Lenore, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. 0rman
Kimbrough in Greenwood.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mr.. L. d. Patterson has re-
turned from a business trip to
Tupelo.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mr.. I. w. Tate, of Brooksville,
visited Columbus the first part of
the week
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Miss Anna Leigh Cady's many
friends are glad to learn that she
IS improving at Stafford Springs.
where she went to recuperate.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mr.. Il. X. Robertson will make
a business trip to Birmingham
Friday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mrs. John johnson, of Artesia,
spent Tuesday in Columbus with
friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mr.. Jack Montgomery, of Me-
ridian. spent yesterday in Colum-
bus with friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-03-12

Mr.. G. M. Flynn left yester-
day for St. Louis on a business
trip.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
CAPT. JACKSON IS DRY.
Oxford Runner Has Only One Com
pInint--rnbcr Dislikcs Umtons.

pHLAprLPHIA, April 20--Thc members
of the oxford four mile relay team were
on Franklin Field this afternoon for their
first workout in this city. There were
about 500 PENNSYLVANIA students present
when the English athletes began their lin
herring up process, and the visitors were
heartily welcomed by the Red aud Rlue
undergraduates.
capt, \. y. :. Jackson. who ~ the
l.50o meter Olympic champion. >aid in
the PENNSYLVANIA training house 81 have
been quite dry since I have been here.
More water IL needed in this country than
IN England We have limited ourselves.
but every one Is thirsty. I do not thinlI
IT viii make much difference but that
IL tho only change ! notice"
while the foreign team WAS dressing the
batons. which are To be used in tho relay
races, wcr" produced rahor. in his quiet
manner. said that this practice is very
objectionable. Taber said that he cannot
see the sense In batons being used In "A
-four mile relay. wher" yard does not
mean much and where the Judges have
ample opportunity to See that the relay
man who takes up the race is properly
touched off
The former Brown man saws that n is
well enough IN mil" relay race where
"A man might neglect touching his team
mat" on and the men are more clu,rl,
punched at the finish Resides the two
ounce baton viii feel like two pounds
ON the last lap, according To Taber.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
BIG HONOR FOR MISS HOLLINS
Gn rsicm city club Invites Her "a us~
Link. when She Likes.

Miss Marion IIoliins. holder Of tie
women's METROPOLITAN golf chsnpionsh
who did 80 well against Miss Glad,
RsVcuscrofj in the final for the na'""'
championships =, Wilmington last octon.
and all but kept the title from cross' =
the Atlantic. has received An honor tn
never before has been conferred upon
woman gclfer.
In recognition OF her skill as golf
the Garden City Golf club has made h.
a sort OF honorary member with the Dri'
leSe of PLAYING over the famous Gard
CITY LINKS whenever she desires.
Those with knowledge OF the Condit.o
at Garden city, where the course 10 in
most constant use all summer long
where the club membership roll Con,aH
the names OF more first rank Solfers thu
does that Of any other club in the Unit,
States, will realize fully just how gre
an honor Miss IIollins has received. =
is an honor which she has cared, hon
ever. in the past two seasons and
Garden City members are likely to lin.
that she will be able to hold her place on
the green without difficulty.
Garden City also has been added II y
list OF courses on which members Of t-'
Women's Metropolitan Golf .tsso a.
may play on certain de- iguatcd DAYS. 7
second Monday in each month has he''
selected AS the day on which Garden C.'.
will be open to the W. NJ. Il. 4. m'mnc-
The Arcola Country club also has '.e-
added To the list and has been As. -u'
the second Wednesday of each month
Under the arrangements which have
been made by the officers OF the ". "
G. 4. the clubs. numbering bc,w',-
twenty and thirty, which have Of od
their courses on certain days will chtre.
no green fees whatever to the women
golfers on the designated days. some ~
the courses are open for play alrosdN. to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
Pos. Name and rlpcr.
CHAMPION BOXERS CoNTRAsTED.
P"hornt wins Easily. bat " oidms n
IL HcRtrn by Rather.

y crowd which filled the gymnasium
or the New York Athletic Club watched
the bouts in the intercity amateur box :
rs tournament last night and saw some
excellent boxing. number of the par.
tDlpdnts were fresh from the national
championships at Boston last wecl, and
two of the newly made title holders
boNcd.
They were both Cleveland BOYS. Vim.
cent Pokoru!, the national ia puund
champion, ana Max Woldman, the holder
al Il, 10 pound ttl".
II WAS a good night for Pokorni and n
bad o@e for Woldnau. The former won
his iirst bout aeAust j. Nugcnt. unat-
tl'hcd III" New York state chamnion
wthout much difficulty. and in the final
bout had 10 box W. Hltchinrs OF Mon
ir"al, the national champion OF 1919.
from whom fokorui won his new title
last Saturday night IN the Boston ring.
TIL" Cleveland hoy had much the better
Of The iinll bout against Hitch ngs. who
stu holds the Canadian rhampIoushlp
Woldman aid not look much like y
champion when h" faced 4 Rather of
the Young Mems Hebrew Association,
the New York state champion N the u.
pound class. Rather beg IN siippuug over
stlu overland right punch which Void.
man seemed unable to block. rus use
of his right won tho bout for Rather
Two Of the buui- dad not 20 the stipu-
lated three rounds. In the l,0 Mound eta 8
j McNulty announced that there waS too
much smul," for han wncu i TiphtA
Was banging him about ia" ruE IN the
second round and uuit then ana there.
j. Gaddi had A. kaufman practically
helpless IN tho third round of the special
bout tnd the referee stopped II and gave
Gddj the decision.
l. Seller Won in the II" pound class.
heating : Rosworth in tho nnal. and \
Braol>uor oulboNcd j Tiplt@ IN the IA
rCslui hUaL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21

AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Rain, snow, cold weather--about every
thing except fog and a sandstorm-
messed up the schedule yesterday and
Kept six American League clubs under
cover. The most the idlers could do was
have some morning practice before the
perNerse elements unloadcd their moist
contents. The prankish weather visited
all the cities except balmy Boston. which
Boston does not regard as any Kindness,
for the Athletics, the scales dropping from
their batting eyes, routed the Red Sox
twice and passed their victims. Hence
the Clevelands alone show vacuum In
the victory column. The mixture of snow
and rain In Detroit maybe was an Ill
wind which blew respite to the Maps.
The New ork-Washington and Chicago
St Louis games also were postponed. and
the double headers are plling up fast
Yesterdays Results.
Philadelphia, ); Boston. tmorning
game). Philadelphia. e; Boston. ,after-
New York Washington. rain.
Detroit Cleveland. s".w.
Chicago-St. Louis. cold weather.
Detailed Standing ~ the clubs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
NOTES OF THE DIAMOND.

Larry Doylc, breescd into Giant head
quarter. Yesterday. Wei get to hi ting IN
right" Wv" NC al
More strength on the bench Is something
now. says THr MN yonN srS ' NOS, i r,sn.
ayers prefer to have their strength on the
p Pres. r'srq wH on Al, me
hcient farsightedness realize The value Of
strong reserves.
st. Louis IL well stocked with Mulnrs.
The Feds OF that community have W. Miller
and the Mats a Jack Millcr. Charles Miller
and Miller Higgins.
The Kayseefcds are after extra inning
laurcls. They have won thirteon inning
game and one of nfteen innings from The
As 10 the metropolitan district baseball.
ne Nlams won their opening game. the
H Hyaoicai '' both Took hsrs hrs9SnG, "nd
shan see what the Jcrseyints will do.
The Cleveland 4; \. team is called the
Mexican, Chnds. Mc,iarr and McAIeer and
showing that there's nothing new under
started his Biz ieagne life by whtcwashins
the Cardinals, comes from tho Northwestern
keoE%H rs tho 'G soasg Snn ana was
tacetiously said, all southpaWs arc nuts the
being specific
",Not for one minute do believe the
fs,aCr2I League VIZ succeed says clark
virtually dropping down from the clouds
ana ar" irylnS T." ran IN" benefit from n
vance. They are trying TO do II at tho
expense OF the men who have spent most
b. aII. ""''' "''' !" d" '"o'' 10 '"''' UP base
TWO Of McGrav's late llcutonants Harry
Mccormick and Wilbcr, Robinson. arc do
-pectiNe teauIs, Chattanooga and Brooklyn
AZ the top Of the heap
Edd,c ma Poster OF the Washington. Is
Of IN" mae" IN bringing the run and hit
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
BRITISH POLOISTS AT HOME.
VIII Play series Of Practice Gnmrs
with OLD CautRb., Then sail.

According Ia a man in this city well
posted ON the doin6s of the EngliSh polo
team, preparations are far advanced for
the cup lifting operation on which the
IIurlingham players are bent. liN this
time the men who have been practising
at Madrid have arrived back In ENGLAND
and all that remains Ia be done is 10 play
tho series of test matches arranged with
the famous Old cantahs,
The team rs made up tentatively is com
posed of Capt. Iiopkinson, No. |; Major
Barrett No, . Cant, l,ockctt. No. Z. and
Major Hunter. back. The main object Of
the trial matches Will he to see how Major
Hunter shapes at back when opposed to
such a clever aggregation rs the Old Cam
tabs In order to he sue that the best
possible team Us sent across tn" water II
it said to he Major BarrrttS intention to
play three matches against the old can
tabs IN which tho seven mon who prac-
tised at Madrid will hc used IN three d'f-
fcrcnt lineups The other men included
and who have n chance 10 come To America
either as regulars or substitutes are Major
Matthew Iannowc. capt. T.. palmoS aud
Capt. Railston The team of the Old Cam
tabs will be Cant, Il. lIascltine, No |
T. NJ. Frcakc 30. ., W. s. BuCkmnStcr.
No 2, and \. u. Tate, back.
These test matches win hc held ncSt
week and SO far as known win constitute
all the serious play tho invaders viii ill.,
dulge In at home. At Piping Rock ar
ranscmenlS have been made Ia receive
the English ponies on May l6. so It Is Ia
be inferred that the mounts for the Eng
lish team will be shipped on the Mime
tonka, which Is due In New York within
"A day az that time. The players Will
arrive about the same time and will have
three weeks practice AT Piping Rock and
Meadow Brook before the first match ON
June o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Both the terrible Brooklyns and the
maiden Giants professed bitter disappoint-
ment over the rain yesterday. the Robin
son Juggernauts because they felt n rich
opportunity for another win was washed
away. the struggling champions because
confident that they would trim the pre-
sumptuous Dodgers and escape from the
noisomc and unaccustomed confines of
the dungeon. OF the tribe of battling
Mats the only ones who came to grips
were the Cubnats and Cardinals and the
web footed Missourians immersed the
Bruins in zeros. The cubs dropped ia
fifth place. With scattering exceptions.
game every other day Is the order in
carrying out the schedule.
Yesterday. Results.
st. Louis. .. Chicago. o.
Brooklyn New York. rain.
Cincinnati Pittsburg. cold weather.
Philade lpbia- Boston. wet grounds
Detailed Standing Of the Clubs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
FOUR MILE RELAY IS
LAST ON PROGRAMME
Feature Race With Oxford -Four
at Penn Meet Will Not
Start Until $500.
LIST OF 55 EVENTS BILLED
Yale Not Represented Because
Its Team Is Practically
Shot to Pieces.
LIST OF IS EVENTS BILLED

The University OF PENNSYLVANIA has
issued its programme for the relay tnee,
next saturday which comprises hfty.R,a
events forty eight of which will lie RIM
on the track. Because of this stupcndous
list the four mile race. which with m.
oxford team az "A competitor Will he tho
feature OF the meet. will not he started
until . 80 o'clock in the afternoon u trirs
later than has been the rule for the con.
GLIDING race in previous years
The races have been divided into
various sections. Tie grammar school
race will start at l o'clock and continue
until / ~. and the parochial school race
Will occupy the next six minutes Nearly
ninety high schools will compete IN TN
relay races from 80 to "a. and at
. 80 the heats in the 100 yard hurdle race
will be run. The preparatory schools W l
hold the track from 80 to 3.i6, toi.
lowed by the trials In the 100 ward dash
The college class relays will be run
between 2 :32 and 20. after which tho
field will lie clear for the championships
and special events. The two mile college
championship will be the first of the bl.
events. and no time will be wasted unit
ii Is known whether or not the Ovfotd
team has been able to dispos" of the bes
distance runners in America.
One Of the reasons why Yale 10 NOT
represented in the college championship
was given by member of the track tom
who was in this city over sunday lis
statement is that the team is practically
shot to pieces from a track standpor'
and there is little chance of the Ellis M.
ing a good showing even i'm the intcrco
lcgiates. The first blow came when W.
ke. the best go yard and quarter r''
runner at New Haven. was taken IN with
pleurisy. As soon as II was found thaf
he would not he available 1t was deter
mined to educate Revell. sprinier Co.
note. so that lie would be able ~ itt'
wilkes place in the longer distance
Misfortune followed misfortune. for B'yNIi
while dancing the tango in vigorous fash
ion fell and strained his thigh so that h-
also had to he laid on the shelf
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-04-21
PENDELTON NOW AN OARSMAN.
Columbia Wrestler Joins the Crew
squad and Rows In Rnin.

Coach Rice of the Columbia crews re-
turned from Annapolis yesterday and de
spite the heavy rainfall took his squad
over to Edgewater and had the men work
in the shells on the Hudson. He received
surprise package in the form of y.
q. Pendclton, the l7j pound intcrcol-
legiate wrestling champion, who an
nounced himself Il candidate for sea,
In one OF the varsity boats.
Rice evidently was pleased but whether
his smile was a result of what he had
seen at the Navy-Penn race on Saturday
or whether from the sight of his new
recruit he would not Say. Ne placed
Pendelton in the third boat and then sem
all four crews off for five mile 80 as
you please row. The varsity eight raced
on the return pun and finished several
lengths ahead Of the junior and fresh
man crews. The freshmen got into shell
for the first time and rowed well after
the first mile. when they got accustomed
70 the swing of the boat.