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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
LEWIS PATMONT
KILLED APRIL 9Th
Remains Exhumed From Gene
terry Near Cleveland Those
OF Missing Preacher.
WAS MURDERED, is BELIEF
Whether He Was Slain In WestviIie.
ILL.,, or In Ohio Metropolis
Undecided

Cleveland. April ga body ex
humed from the Rockport cemetery
near here yesterday was identified as
that of Rev Lewis Patmont. formerly
of Milwaukee. who disappeared from
westville. Ill. on April l. The identi-
icztion was made by a brother. Oscar
Patmont. who lives in Canton. Ohio.
The body of Rev. Mr.. Patmont was
found along the Big Four railway
tracks southwest Of the city on April
8. The coroner decided that a muir
der had been committed, probably on
a freight train, and that the body had
been thrown overheard. The identity
of the dead man remained unestab-
Iished. and. after several days, the
body was inferred
Held Revival In OanViIie.
Prior to his disappearance. Patmont
had been holding a revival meeting in
DanviIle. An option campaign was
then being waged. and IL Is sa:d tina:
he was driven from town by parts
ans.
Whether the killing OF the minister
took place at Westville or here Is the
question upon which local and west
Vile police now are working.
Mr.. Patmont's body was exhumed
today at the request OF Oscar Patmont.
II will be taken 10 Canton for burial.
Disappeared Four Weeks Ago.
DanviIle. Ill. April 2e.-Rev. Lewis
Pstmont disappeared four weeks ago
last night On the principal east and
west street in West1lle. while en-
route from the residence II Charles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29

Anna NJ. Guldner; three daughters.
Mrs Mary Myers, Mrs. Anna Ewald
and Mrs. Martha Haberthur, and six
sons, John, Edward, George, Fred,
Jacob, Jr., and Hugo F. Guldner, all
but two of whom reside in Davenport.
Donald Edwin McClain, 3-day-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin McClain,
died at the family home, 1922 Harrison
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-29
Every Woman
Knows That

Instead of sallow skin and face
blemishes she ought to possess
the clear complexion and the
beauty of nature and good
health. Any woman afflicted
or suffering at times from
headache, backache, nervous
ness. languor and depression
OF spirits-ought to try
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Vast Machinery ~ GIobe
Halted i0r IN Indefinite
Period.
SETS 4 NEW PRECEDENT
New Yofk Market Has Borne
the Worlds financial Burdens
The Past Week.

New York. July 81. The vast
machinery u the securities mar
krls Of the world were COM
pletely halted today for an in
definite period. Il Is an occur
eace unprecedented in history.
Continental exchanges closed
several Gays ago with the Lon
don market following suit today.
The New York market mas vir-
tually been bearing the worlds
financial burdens all the week.
0ut. after a hesitation period of
nervous tension, decided ten
minutes today before the hour
set for beginning business that
the exchange would not open.
This action closed the last great
market of the world.
Ali other American exchaf ges
followed suit.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

FRANCE IS EXTENDED MORE TINE ON UlT|MlTUM
sssss end Austria srs Again Announces Nsu
trsiay---sossan ssy. The. the United State. IL No
Danger Danger Financially or Otherwise

that there will not be a general
war
The situation of the Ameri-
can securities markets during
the past few days has been "a
splendid illustration Of the inner
ent soundne s of financial cpndi
tons In this country While we
sll earnestly hoped that the New
York stock exchange might be
kept open. it seen e necessary in
the interest Of the whole coun-
try to close the exchange.
Bear in mind that the actual
properties represented by Amer.
lean securities will not suffer
greatly by an European war.
1T is idle to say that Americ, I,
will be hurt by a general Euro
pean war. There is no doubt
that the whole American people
will cooperate to restore normal
conditions throughout this coun.
try at the earliest possible mo-
ment."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
BRYAN NAY SPEAK HERE
ON AMENDMENT QUESTION
Has Been Invited to Deliver Ad-
dress Fsvorins Initiative and
Referendum.

Mr.. E. L. larry. secretary of
the local Chamber of Commerce
is in receipt of letter from
Representative N. A. Mott, of
Yazoo City, stating that while
no definite arrangements have
yet been made for the coming of
Hon. William Jennings Bryan to
Mississippi before the general
election in November, he thought
that probably Columbus would
be included in the itinerary.
Secretary Bryan has accepted
an invitation from the PEOPLES
Rule League Of this State to
make several speeches in sup.
port of the pending initiative
and referendum amendment to
the constitution.
The letter received by Mr..
larry was in reply to an invita-
tion from the local commercial
club asking that Mr. Bryan speak
here while on a visit in Missis-
sippi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Big Monday At Princess.

The attraction at the Princess
for Monday Aug. Bird, is one of
exceptional merit, both as to
quantity and quality.
Francis X. Bushman, Ruth
Stonehouse and E. H. Calvert,
in Trinkets of Tragedy" a 2
reel feature.
Dorothy Kelly and James
Morrison, in The Toll." high
class Vitagraph Drama in 2 reels.
John Bunny and Flora Finch.
in a laughable Comedy, "A
Train of Incidents.
Making a total of 5 reels. with
the favorite Stars of Filmdom,
a program worth coming miles
to see.
Our big Mondays and Wednes.
days, are the talk Of the town,
come out and see for yourself,
you'll be glad you came.
Admission 5 and 10c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Columbus and Caledonia Both
Send large Companicsto 10
Naichcz
WILL BE ABSENT TEN DAYS
State National Guard ard Ninth
Infantry Soldiers are In Al.
Tendance.

The Columbus and Caledonia
riilemen. each company having
about fifty men. left the city
Thursday morning for Natchtz.
v here they are now attending
the annual encampment Of the
Mississippi Nationsl Guard. ana
will be absent from the city until
August 10. Company G. ninth
infantry. United States Army,
which has been attending the
Alabama encampment in Mont.
gomery. is also in attendance at
Camp s. S Prentiss.
Captain w. S Mullins. Of the
local company. was unable to go
on the special train Thursday,
but left last night for Natchez to
join the Columbus boys.
Everything was ia readiness
for the opening of the encamp.
ment Friday morning. A large
dancing pavilion on the bluff OF
the Mississippi, besides man
other amusements, has been 3r
ranged for the pleasure Of those
in attendance,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
EXPERIENCED Men WILL
DISCUSS TRUCK FARMING
Meeting to Be Held ct Chamber
Of Commerce Next Thursday
Morning.

A meeting will be held at the
Chamber of Commerce next
Thursday morning for the pur-
pose of arousing more interest
in the dairy, poultry, egg and
trucking industry.
Several prominent men inter.
ested in farm improvement work
who are special agents of the
Southern Railway will be here
and will make short and inter-
esting talks.
Everybody is invited to attend
this meeting which will be in
teresting to all.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Other improvements will be
made the at an early date on the
interior Of the store of W. C.
Beard. located on the corner of
Main and Market street. which
during the past several months
has been extensively improved.
Hardwood floors, counters and
Windows will be installed, the
Office and counting room will be
enlarged and made beautiful, and
when completed will be one Of
the handsomest buildings in the
State.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
SOUTHERN CATTlEMeN WILL
HOlO MEETING IN MERIDIAN
Local Committee Appointed To
Secure Next Meeting for
Columbus.

The Southern Cattlemen's AS
sociation will hold it's annual con-
vention in Meridian beginning
Wednesday, August IL. 1t is ex-
pee ed that one thousand people
will be in attendance. and the
meeting promises to be very in
terestiug.
Lowndes being among the
leading stock and cattle raising
counties of the State. this city
should be recognized by the as
sociation as the proper place for
the next meeting. The following
committee designated by the
Chamber Of Commerce will sure
ly be a weighty one in influencing
the meeting to be held here in
1915: j. P. Mayo, chairman; w.
G. Evans. r. B Hardy, Carey
Cooke, Jno. c. Mcconnell, Sled
Gillespie. W. S. Turner, John
Oliver, L. H. Hatchett, Ed. Har-
dy, Wiley Johnston. ]. c. Per-
sons, G. w. Evans, Collier Hardy,
VIM. Simpson, c. F. Sherrod. T.
L. Lloyd. Bailey Hardy, T. X.
Swoope, Jeff Smith, H. ]. Dash
iell, w. c. Gunter, E. L. larry
and N. D. Guerry.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
HARRISON WINS NOTABLE
VICTORY FOR CHOCTAWS
Mississippi Indians to Get Rec
osnition from the Federal
Government.

Washington, D. G.. July 3d.
The adoption of The conference
report on the Indian appropria-
ton bill yesterday. eliminating
the provision for a per capita
payment to the enrolled Choc-
taws living in Oklahoma. was q
magnificent victory for the Mis-
sissippi delegation, led in the
house BY Congressman Pat Har
rison and in the senate by Sen
ator Williams. and ended a fight
that had lasted over three
months.
The prospects for the passage
Of Z bill to reopen the rolls and
give the Mississippi Chocta ws an
opportunity to present their
claims for a participation in the
funds Of the tribe are considered
brighter than they have ever
been since the rolls were closed
ia 1907. Congressman Harri son,
who has waged a persistent
fight ia behalf Of the Mississippi
Choctaws ever since he came to
congress and who has a bill be.
fore congress providing for a
reopening Of the rolls. is highly
elaped over the victory just
achieved and Is confident that !,
viii not be long until the Mis-.
ssss;pr: claimants are given az
opportunity to present their
claimA
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

tion with the county authorities
all of Thursday morning gave
full information about the whole
plot for Hands escape, declaring
that the only part taken by her
in the escape was the buying of
a ticket for Hand to leave Merid-
ian. She is said to have told the
officers that Hand had key to
the Jail for two months. Since
that time he has been carefully
planning the escape, which was
SO successfully pulled of Tuesday
night.
1T is said that the officers have
secured information which leads
them to express the belief that
Hand had no key to the jail but
was turned out. They point out
the fact that if Hand had have
had a key to the doors. one key
unlocking two doors, that he
would have hardly taken time to
lock the doors behind him. The
officers are firmly convinced that
Hand left Meridian on the l:40
Alabama Great Southern train
Wednesday morning and that he
either left the train at Tusca-
looea or Bessemer, Ala. They
give Hand credit for better judg-
ment than to 60 to Birmingham,
where a telegram would possibly
have headed him off, and Bir-
ningham was the first place the
officials telegraphed."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
New Orleans Closes.

New Orleans, July 3l.-The
cotton market was abruptly clos
ed in the middle of he mornings
BUSH ess by the exchange board
of directors, who considered the
gravity of the European situa-
tion warranted the suspension of
business. The close was at net
loss of sixty-nine to seventy
points.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
HAND MAKES HIS ESCAPE
FROM JAIL IN MERIDIAN
Whereabouts Are Yet Unknown
Several Parties Arrested
in the Case.

Frank Hand. who is well
known in Columbus, and who
several years ago was implicated
in a shooting affray which took
place in this city, made his es-
cape from the Lauderdale county
Jail the past week and has not
yet been caught.
Some time ago Hand was fr-
rested in Meridian for highway
robbery and when tried was
found guilty and sentenced to
fifteen years in the penitentiary.
He took an appeal to the su-
preme court and was in jail
awaiting the decision.
Several sensational features
are added to Hands escape.
The Meridian Star of Thursday
says:
Rapid developments came
Thursday morning in the escape
of Frank Hand from the county
Jail. Following the lead given
them by Mrs. Laura johnson,
who was arrested Wednesday af-
ternoon, her statement being
corroborated by Pearl Mcdaniel,
a negro woman. VINO was a pris-
oner in the jail an affidavit was
sworn out by County Attorney
Martin Miller Thursday morning
against Mrs. Sam Wagner, wife
Of the jailor, on a charge of aid
ing and abetting Hand to escape.
The county authorities also Sc
cured a letter, the contents of
! which they refuse to divulge,
which it is said sheds some light
on the escape of Hand.
Another development in the
case was the removal of Jailor
Wagner and the appointment OF
R. H. Jemison, ex-sheriff as his
successor by Sheriff Kennedy.
1T is said that Mrs. Johnson,
who is being held under $5O(
bond. and who was in consulta
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Cotton Men Will Meet.

The Southern States Cotton
Association will meet in conven-
tion in Memphis on August 16.
Mr. E. l.. Tarry. secretary of the
local Chamber of Commerce has
been invited to deliver an ad-
dress on this occasion. Many
Mississippians are expected to be
in attendance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Hurt in Runaway.

Mr.. Harry Brewster. a popu.
lar citizen of this city, met withIa
while out riding early
Friday morning, with his little
son and daughter. The horse
which Mr.. Brewster was driving
became frightened and ran away
turning the buggy over, Mr..
Brewster was thrown out, sever
al of his ribs being broken.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Mr.. Irwin Kaufman who has
been spending the past several
weeks in the west has returned
home. Mr.. Kaufman attended
the annual convention of Elks of
the United States which was
held in Denver two weeks ago.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02


When you think Of buying a
sewing machine see us. We are
sole agents in this county for the
New White Rotary and Standard
Sewing Machine. We also have
a number of slightly used Sim
gers, Domestic, Davis, Wheeler
and Wilson, Minnesota and other
makes which we offer at from
SIS 90 up to $500.
The Woman's Store,
R. E. Leigh.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Washington, July 3l.-Presi
dent Wilson and the administra-
ton acted promptly today to re-
assure the country against any
threa tenine financial dangers
growing out Of the Eurpean war
situation. First, the President
took the steps to complete i'm
mediately the organization of the
Federal reserve board, SO the
new currency law may become
effective.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Little Baby Dies.

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew J.
Sparks have the sympathy of
numerous friends in the death Of
their three months old son, Roy
Lee, which occurred at the fam
lily residence. 2207 Bell avenue,
Friday. Funeral services were
held yesterday morning and the
remains were tanderly laid to
rest in Friendship cemetery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
New Wholesale Firm.

The wholesale firm Of Kauf-
man Brothers, located on Main
street. is now ready to compete
with any wholesale merchants in
the country. and tomorrow will
send three travelling statesmen on
the road to hustle their trade.
Messrs N. Maxim, Eli Kline and
H. Gerstensang will represent
this firm through this State and
Alabama.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02
Negro Girl Fined.

Annie Bell Motley and Cora Bur-
gin, two ne gro girls. had a fist
fight at the foot of Main street
Friday morning and were tried
before Mayor Donnell The Mot
ley girl was fined $5 90.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

A special 70 the Commercial
last night In reference TO the Eu
ropean war situation says:
Big powers continue to mobi-
lize forces Latest bulletin from
London quotes central news dis
patch as saying that by common
agreement the 'im- on Germany's
u TINA um TO France has been ex-
tended forty-eight hours or until
noon Monday. Washington re-
port says German Ambassador is
leaving ST. Petersburg. Italy an.
nounces its neutrality"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

A business meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society Of
FIRST Methodist church will be
held next Tuesday afternoon at
5 o'clock. All members are urged
to be present as this is a meet
ing of importance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Messrs. Felix Chapman, Felix
Chapman, Jr., Joe Randle and
Trooper Armstrong. Jr., spent
the past week camping on the
Tombigbee near Plymouth bluff,
five miles north Of the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Propst
and little daughter, Katherine.
Of Kennedy, Ala. passed through
Columbus yesterday enroute to
St. Louis and Omaha, Nebraska,
to spend several weeks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

The countless friends Of Mr.:
A. Chspsky regret to learn Of
his lines: the past several days.
T .ey were glad to hear that he
was reported better yesterday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Berlin, July 3l.-Offcial con-
frmation of the reported blowing
up by Russian troops Of the rail-
road bridge between Granica.
Russia Polaland, and Szozkcva in
CaIicia on the railroad from
Warsaw to Vienna. was received
here this evening,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

The supervisors Of this county
viii hold their regular monthly
meeting tomorrow. The city
council will meet next Tuesday
evening.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Washington. July 81. Vera
Cruz undoubtedly will be de-
clared a neutral port under the
proclamation President Wilson
will issue in event Of a general
European war
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Chicago, July 81. Wheat
market was saved by the Armour
interests which went to the res
cue of ira ders, averting a panic.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

New York, July 81 j. P.
Morgan today issued the follow
ing statement:
Alarming as the news is
from Europe we are still hoping
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Mr.. c. w. Guthrie. of Bir-
mingham. has accepted q posi-
tion with Simon Loeb and Bro.s
end will be in the shoe depart
ment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

The members of the United
Charities will meet Monday af-
ternoon at 5 o'clock at the First
Methodist church.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Nj. Edward Chapman has re.
turned from 4 pleasant visit to
relatives in the Delta.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-08-02

Mrs. F. NJ. Jacobs many friends
regret to learn Of her illness dur
ing the past several days.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-26
INEw YoRk srock ExcHANnna


New York, March 2s.-The slow
downward movement OF stocks was
resumed today. Steel was scaled
down because Of the definite reports
Of declining business. The railroad
list again reflected the influence Of
dwindIing earnings. Lehigh valley.
February net revenue, decreased $780,
600.
Operations on the short side were
light and declines were small. The
market showed inability to absorb the
stocks which rise would bring out
Outside interest in the market was
virtually deads Bonds were steady
Uncertainty over the speculative
outlook made the list drag. Railway
Steel Spring sagged 21k on the an
nouncement that no dividend would
be paid at this time. New York state
and city bonds were firm, and more
broadly dealt IN.
oelllng OF the international list con
tinued II more general fashion, ana
some shares fell a point under yester.
days close. Large blocks Of steel
were sold and It fell to ssN.
The market closed firm. Prices re-
traced their course slowly in the
final hour, full recoveries occurring
in steel, Union Pacific and Reading.
Room shorts were the chief B1yers.
The last sales were: yii
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-26
HE PRAISES WILSON

Portland, Me-, March 2e. Charles
F. Johnson, United States senator
from Maine, praised President Wilson
and defended the administrations
Mexican policy. in addressing the
democratic state convention today.
With reference to Mexico, Senator
Johnson said:
I'VE have waited patiently, because
we are big enough to exercise tolera-
ton, for Mexico to settle its turbulent
affairs, hoping that a deliverer may
appear among its people, as one has
appeared in the history of all nations
Realizing the impossibility Of recog-
nizing any government particularly
one which bears the name of a re-
public which owes its existence to
assassination and cruelty, we have
also fully realized that Intervention
means war with all its attendant suf-
ferirg. and misery.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-26
KANSAS CITY 1--we srocx

Kansas City, March 2s. Hogs, Re-
ceipts 5000 Market steady Is &
cents lower. Bulk ss 40@g. .e5: heave
S.. COOS .s71z; packers and butchers
ss. 50@S. a5; lights s. s50s .5s: piss
Cattle. receipts 1900. Market STEADY
Prime ted steers So. COOS Is; dressed
beef steers $7s400s so: western
steers ~. 25@s.5o; southern steers
Sc 5o@s: COWS aAs4a@7 SO; nsifess
S6. 1908 75s ostoaRarg andlI 1aei
ss- 5o@S; bulls s6og oaspas
09 so. ID 1o aa.sl6
Sheen, receipts 10000 Market stsa
dy TO 10 cnuta lower Eambs 81 ass
.8B; yearlings s625@7; wethers
IS. 5O@6.25: ewes IS zoos.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-26
MAKING THE MOST OF LIFE
Walter Pater's Somewhat Paganlstlc
View Of the Journey Which We
All Must Take.

A counted number Of pulses only is
given to us Of variegated dramatic
life. How may we see in them ali that
is to be seen in them by the finest
senses? How shall We pass most
swiftly from point 70 point and be al
ways present at the focus where tho
greatest number Of vital forces unite
ii their purest energy?
TO burn always with this hard.
aem-like Hame, to maintain this 90
stasy. Is success in life. While all
nelts under our feet, We may we'll
batch at any exquisite passion, Of any
contribution to knowledge, that seems
BY & lifted horizon to set the spirit
tree for 8 moment, or any stirring Of
the senses, strange dyes. strange col
ors, curious odors, or work Of the art
tat's hands, or the face Of ones friend.
Mot to discriminate every instant
some passionate attitude IN those
about us, and in the brilliancy Of their
gifts some tragic dividing Of forces
on their ways Is, on this short day Of
frost and sun, to sleep before evening.
From Walter Paterss 'sThe Renaia.
sance."
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-26
NATIONAL lRElNsrArEn

Des Moines, Ia March 26.--The
National Life association was rein
stated in official favor again today
when John L Bleakley, auditor ef
state, renewed the license Of the com
pany to write business in Iowa. The
action was taken following the reor-
ganization Of the association. which
had been under way for several
weeks. Henry e. Sampson, assistant
attorney general, stated today that
the action against the old officers
was instituted solely for the purpose
Of improving the management Of the
company" ia