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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
FlERCEST BATTLE OF WAR
Is RAGING AROUND
CORlZlA.
RUSSIANS EXPECT
TO AID SERVIANS
Greek Cabinet Delays Answer
To Allies Demand for the
Safety Of Their Army.

London. Nov. 30.-With The re-
treat Of the greater part Of the
Servian army across the Albanian
frontier, the slowness of the opera
tions against Montenegro and In
Southern Scrvia, owing TO the win
try weather and the absence Of any
major operations on the western or
eastern fronts, interest in the mill
tary side Of the war is transferred
10 the Austro-ltalian frontier where
King Victor Emmanuers troops are
waging an energetic offensive
against the Austrians
The fighting on this front has
been the most sustained and fiercest
battle of the whole war For weeks
the Italians have been attacking the
Austrian bridgeheads and mountain
positions along the Isonzo river, and
are slowly but surely drawing their
nets around Tolmino, Gorilla and
Doberdo Their attacks have been
repeated time after time against
positions which had been most care
fully prepared, and while the Aus
trians report that most Of the as
saults have been repulsed, their ae-
counts are considered here to have
been so worded as to prepare the
public for their retirement from
Gorilla at least,
The Servians, unless followed into
Albania, will in time re-appear as a
rejuyenated army, for il is said
that 100000 Of them, including sol
diers and civilians, have taken re-
fuge there, and that they have saved
all Of their mountain batteries and
portion Of their field guns. Also
included Ia this number are all the
yoaths l,at can fiji the rans when
equipment reaches them from the
Adriatic
German papers state that Field
Marshall Won Maekensen's army,
with Bulgarians and Turks, is to be
directed against the Anglo-French
forces in the south, but doubtless
many of them are going down the
Danube to meet the Russian menace,
The public is expecting every day
to hear Of the movement of the Rus
sian army, which the Emperor recent.
ly reviewed in Bessarabia, but appar-
emily the negotiations with Roumania
for the use Of the Danube have not
been concluded. A Budapest report
goes so far as TO say that Roumania
has refused permission TO the Rus
slams to use the river through Rou-
manian territory, which would be the
more convenient route for an attac k
on western Bulgaria.
There seems also to be some hitch
in the allies negotiations with
Greece, for nothing yet is forthcom-
ing as to the latter country's reply
to the latest demands for guarantees
Of safety and facilities for the en-
tente's armies operating near the
Greek frontier The Greek reply was
expected yesterday and the delay in
its receipt leads to the supposition
that the Greek cabinet is not prepar-
ed to 90 as far as the entente powers
desire.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
RETURNS TO CITY WITH
MOST ENCoURAc-
INC NEWS.
CROWDS COMING to-
HIGHWAY MEETING
Publicity Committee Meets and
Arranges Plans for Conven-
ton Dec. 9th.

Promises by many citizens from
Brooksville, Macon and Shuqulak to
attend the Jackson Highway Associa-
tion convention here December 8.
were made to the members of the
scout committee who left here early
yesteday morning, and returned
about $3.50 o'clock last evening after
taking in the different towns be-
tween this city and Shuqulak.
Those who composed the scout
committee who made the trip yester-
day to boost the convention were
Messrs. Arthur Stanel, W. H. Carter,
j. r. Waters, j. w. Wright, Walter
Phillips and Scott Moss. Another COM
mittee will leave early this morning
for Vernon, Sulligent and other
Alabama towns, to work up interest
in the meeting.
The members of the committee
were received very enthusiastically
yeterday at all of the towns
along the way, and at Brooks
vile, the citizens promised to
send thirty-nine delegates and nine
automobiles to the convention next
Wednesday Macon men expect to
send twenty-six or more delegates
and eleven machines, and Shuqulak
boosters state they will be represent
ed by thirty boosters and six cars.
Last night meeting of the gen
Seral arrangement committee was held
lat the Chamber of Commerce for the
ipurpose of outlining plans for the
convention.
The meeting to be held on Decem-
Der the eighth is for the purpose of
melting interest in this immediate
territory in the effort which IS being
made to have the route through Mis-
sissippi decided upon as the Jackson
Memorial Highway.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Society 10 be Entertained.

The Christian Woman's Missionary
Society Of the Christian church win
be entertained BY Mrs. Parks circle
at the home Of Mrs. George Sanders,
South Seventh street, Friday after
aoo. beginning promptly at o'clock.
i'll members are cordially invited to
be present.
An interesting program has been
arranged and there is business Of i'm
portanee.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Will Open Flower Store.

Mr. T. G.. Owen, who is owner of
the Owen Greenhouse in South Co
lumbus, has leased the building on
Main street formerly occupied by
the Ezell Clothing Company, and will
during the month Of December have
on display and sell the different kinds
of flowers grown at his nursery
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Freight Boat Leaves.

The Little Irene" the freight
boat placed on the Tombigbee river
by Mr.. Thos. J. Locke, Jr., left early
Tuesday morning for points down the
river, and carried large shipment.
1t is expected to return to the city
Friday or Saturday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Miss Ceraud Dies.

Mrs. Peter Geraud received news
the past week announcing the death
of Miss Amelia Geraud, of Biloxi.
Miss Geraud was well known in
Columbus, having visited here in
years gone by. She was an accom-
plished young woman and was loved
by all who knew her.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Woodmen Meeting.

Queen City Camp No. 23, Wood
men of the World, will elect officers
and transact other business of i'm
portance at the next regular meeting
which will be held the second Thurs
day night in December. All members
are urged to attend this important
session.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
NO VERDICT IN WATSON TRIAL

Augusta, Ca, December 1.-No
verdict in the case of Tom Watson,
charged with sending obscene matter
through the mail, had been reached
by the jury in Federal court here at
a late hour Wednesday night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Thank You.

The Chamber of Commerce takes
this method of thanking all those
who took part in the Better Farming
Campaign. Especially do we thank
the three printing establishments in
Columbus for printing all circulars
free Of charge, the papers for the
publicity they gave the cause, the
auto owners for the free use of their
cars, the business men who went
out with the different teams, the
hotel and transfer company for
courtesies shown. and the various
committees for their services.
W. H. CARTER,
Sec'y.- Mgr.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02
Notice TO Parent-Teachers.

There will be meeting Of the
Parent Teachers Association Of the
Academy Friday afternoon
at 3 o'clock All members are urged
toNbe present as business of impro-
tance win come before the meeting.
MRS. SMITH WEAVER, Pres.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02

Mrs. T. G. Munger, who for some
time past has been i'll at Pickens,
Miss, was able to return to Columbus
Tuesday, and her many friends are
glad TO know That she is improved in
health. She was accompanied home
by Mrs. s. L. Munger, who has also
been at Pickens for some time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02

Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. l..
Hartsell regret to learn of their i'll
ness during the past week. Mr.. Hart
sell is Z member Of the Columbus
Fire Department, and his position is
being filled during his illness by Mr..
J. B. Caldwell.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02

Mr.. w. G. Adams, who holds po-
sition with Hackleman and Son, was
called 10 Macon Tuesday Oh account
of the sudden death of his father.
His many friends here deeply sympa-
thize with him in this sad hour.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02

MIR Byron Loving, a student at the
University Of Mississippi, has return
ed TO his studies after a pleasant visit
TO homefolk in this city,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02

Miss Elizabeth Patty returned to
Columbus Monday, after a pleasant
visit to relatives at Cliftonville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-12-02

Mrs. j. L. Welch's friends regret
to learn that she has been among the
sick the past several days.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
Young Peabody is
 Married Secretly
Eloping Son of Millionaire and Dairyman's Daughter Man
 and Wife.

SEATTLE, Oct. 25.-Penfeld Pea body, son of a former president of the Alaska Steamship Company, and Miss Stewart, daughter of a dairy man at Bothell, who eloped some days ago were married at Centralia. They secured a license at Chehalis where he gave his age as twenty one and his occupation as shingle weaver. His real age is seventeen and his wife is about two years old CT. Their present whereabouts is un- known and he is reported to be wait ing in hiding until the steamer Dirigo sails so that his father cannot send him away on a long voyage to cool his ardor. As told before the young couple eloped in an automobile and escaped from the pursuing Peabody, senior, through the woods. The elder Peabody is a member of the Federal Reserve board.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
THOMAS RIGGS
 IS HERE AGAIN
MEMBER OF ENGINEERING COM MISSION ARRIVES FROM
 THE INTERIOR.

Thomas Riggs, Jr., member of the Alaska Government Engineering Commission, arrived on the Alameda this morning from the interior to hold consultations with Chairman Edes ami Commissioner Mears. The open season work in the interior has been concluded for the present year with fine results, and Mir. Riggs, like Chairman Edes, will soon leave for the outside. It is expected that Mir. Riggs will take his family to Fair banks this winter and make his home there permanently so that he may be able to devote all his attention to the work. He is most pleased with the seasons activity and is just as en- thusiastic as ever over the prospect for Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

The case of Charlton has been a celebrated case for several years. He killed his wife in a hotel or villa at Como and later placed the body in a trunk and threw it in lake Como. He and she were Americans and Charlton, after the act, returned to the United States. The Italian gov ernment tried to extradite him but he belonged to an influential family which strove hard to prevent extradi- tion. Finally, however, the Italian government secured him. He was only in his early twenties at the time of his wife's death and she was much older. The woman was formerly the wife of N. H. Castle, who was news paperman in Council City near Nome and afterwards assistant district at torney in Nome itself. She was once accused of shooting a man in New York. Young Charlton always de- cleard that her death was due to an accidental blow not meant to kill.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
Falcon JOslin
 On the Alameda
One of the Most Noted Alaskans
 Comes to See Railroad.

Falcon Joslin, one of the most noted men in railroad and other activities in the territory, was a passenger on the Alameda this morning from the outside and proceeded to Anchorage to look over the situation. Mir. Joslin was the chief builder of the Panama Mines Railroad and is a democrat who has taken large part in pOli- tical affairs. He has recently es- tablshed a wireless plant in the new Tolovana camp and says it is operat- ing most successfully. Speaking of that camp he expresses the fullest confidence in its coming greatness. It now has a we'll defined paystreak for four miles.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
POLAND NOW WITH THE
 BELGIAN RELIEF COMMISSION
Former Seward Engineer Went With Pinchot to Brussels and
 is Still There.

W. B. Poland, who succeeded Colonel Swanitz as chief engineer of the Alaska Northern Railroad here, is now the distributing agent with the Belgian Relief Commission in Rrus- sells. He went over there with Gif- ford Pinchot but the latter got frei by the Germans because of his family affiliations with enemies of Germany and his own hostility to the conquering power. After leaving here Poland went to the Philippines.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
JUDGE CAIN
 KILLS SELF
FATHER OF ALASKA STEAMSHIP CAPTAIN COMMITS SUICIDE
 FROM ILL HEALTH.

SEATTLE, Oct. 26.-Judge Thomas Cam committed suicide in this city last night by taking carbolic acid. He left a note saying that the act was due to ill health. He was the father of Captain Harry Cam who has commanded several Alaska liners and is now in command of the City of Puebla. The old man was a widely known pioneer and his death has caused sensation in a large circle. He was eighty-two years of age.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
Anchorage Mail
 Contract is Let Colonel Revell Will Soon Have Fifty Dogs Hitting the Trail
 Every Week.

Colonel H. F. Revell has secured the contract for carrying the mail over the trail to Anchorage this wint- CT. The contract calls for eight hun dred pounds of mail week which, with the interior mail also carried by the colonel, will mean something like fifteen hundred pounds of mail going out of Seward each week. Mir. Revell says it will require about fifty dogs to fill both contracts. Mail for the interior begins going over the trail from this city on November the First, and to Anchorage November 15.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
BROTHERS ARRESTED FOR
 BENTON BANK ROBBERY
Are Identified by Cashier but are Not Identified by Driver of
 the Car.

TACOMA, Oct. 26.-Cecil and Earl Jordan, brothers, were arrested last night on the charge of robbing the Citizens National Bank at Benton some days ago. The cashier of the bank has identified the men as the robbers but the driver of the auto in which they escaped has failed to identify them and seems to be under the impression that they are not the men. The police believe they have the right men. The preliminary ex- animation may not take place for a day or two.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
GERMAN PLOT 10 BLOW UP SHIPS
 IN |. $. PROBED BY GOVERNMENT
GERMAN PLOT GREAT

NEW YORK, Oct 26-The German plot against munitions factories and shipping is assuming large pro- portions as the investigation goes The officers are searching for Max Bretung relative of Edward Bre- tung wealthy shipping and mining man, in connection with the plots The federal government has taken full charge of the work Fay and Schotz arraigned this afternoon before commissioner It is announced from Washington that Berlin is being bombarded with de mandS for an explanation of Pays statement that he act ed with the approval of the German secret service The diplomatic situation has become dangerous once again owing to the mmenSity of the plot There is no law to cover this sort of crime since 1872 but the attorney gen eral will now ask congress to pass law providing tor severe punishment for such OtfenSeS.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
BILLY SUNDAY TALKS TO
 NEARLY MILLION PEOPLE
Spoke Forty seven Thousand Words and Collected Twenty Thou
 sand Dollars.

OMAHA, Oct. 25.-BilIie Sunday has just closed seven weeks revival campaign during which he made thirteen thousand and twenty-two conversions. He spoke during the period to more than eight hundred thousand people and used forty-seven thousand words. The meetings con- tributed twenty thousand dollars free will offerings" Sunday has now gone to Lake Winona for rest.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
McADOO FAvORS KEEPING
 THE WAR TAX GOING Visits Seattle to Inspect Federal Property and Gives Out
 a Statement.

SEATTLE, Oct. 26.-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, is here on tour of inspection of federal property and give out a statement in which he says he favors the retention of special war taxation as he believes special imposts are necessary to meet loss of imports. He will remain here only a short time and proceed to other cities of the Pacific coast.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
STATE PROHIBITION
 UNDER AMUSEMENT
Final Arguments in the Washington State Finished and Result
 Soon Known.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Oct. 26.-The final arguments in the case of the state prohibition law have been con- cluded and the case has been taken under advisement by che court. A verdict may be expected in few days but no one seems to look for any change in the opinion of courts on the question.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
Porter Charlton
 is Found Guilty
Sentenced to Short Term Which Will Pass in Three Months
 More.

COMO, Italy, Oct. 25.-Porter Charlton, the young American, was found guilty of the murder of his wife today but was sentenced to only six years and three months in prison. Under the Italian law Charlton is given credit for the time already spent in prison and as he has spent six years in jail already he will be free in three months more.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

FL PASO, Oct. 26.-It has been learned that Carranza has offered to Villa a quarter of million to leave Mexico and would be later permitted to return and live in safety if he quits the war and leaves the country. Villas advisers are also offered a large sum to induce him to accept. Carranza is prepared to spend a mil lion in this way.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
PEABODY SWEARS WARRANT
 FOR ARREST OF WITNESS
Father of Eloping Boy Says Man Named Flannery Swore Young
 Peabody was Twenty-One.

SEATTLE, Oct. 26.-A sequel to the elopment of young Penfeld Pea body occurred today when Charles E. Peabody, the father, swore out war rant for the arrest of William J. Flannery on the grounds that the latter swore that young Peabody is twenty-one years of age and so en- abled him to secure marriage license. The bridegroom is only seventeen. He and his bride have not yet been located.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
FAIRBANKS COUNCIL WANTS
 SCHOOL BOARD TO RESIGN

FAIRBANKS, Oct. 26.-The city council has called for the resignation of two members of the school board because they are absent from the city. They cannot legally be summarily dismissed but the council intimates that no more funds will be given the board until the resignations are forthcoming and successors elected.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
VILLA APPEARS BEFORE
 AGUAS PRIETA IN STRENGTH
Learned that Carranza has Offered Villa large Sum to Give up
 Fight and Leave.

COLUMBUS, N. M., Oct. 26.- Twelve thousand Villaistas have ap- peared before Aguas Prieta, one mile from Douglas, Arizona, and are pre- pairing to attack Carranza. Most of the people of Agua Prieta have fled across the frontier.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
* < < * i < |" % % < ; . .: FRED BAUSMAN IS *
 * APPOINTED JUDGE <

SEATTLE, Oct. 26.-Frederick Bausman, a Seattle attorney, has been appointed judge of the supreme court of the state in the place of Judge Crow who died few days ago.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
TAKEN ON HONEYMOON
 TO SERVE LIFE TERM
Escaped from Prison Three Months Ago, Got Married and Must
 Co Back for Ever.

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-GeOrge Aber- ton was arrested on his honeymoon trip here today and will be taken back to the penitentiary to serve a life sentence for mu' der. After hav- ing served fourteen years in the peni;entiary Aberton escaped three months ago and was married four oays ago.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
ABERG WINS

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-Aberg, the Russian Lion, threw Zbysxsco, the Graeco-Romaa last night in one hour and four minutes. It was one of the most desperate tussels ever seen in the wrestling arena.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
ALAMEDA SAILS WEST

The Alameda sailed for Anchorage and the Cook Inlet at 11:SO this morning with 36 passengers and much freight. Those leaving Seward are; W. J. H. Fogelstrom, Fred Laubner, J. P. Hemmingson, Father Sheppard, William Jones and one steerage.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
RICHIE-DUNDEE BOUT

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-Richie and Dundee will box ten rounds tonight in Madison square. The men are about even favorites in the betting.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

Lane Yeager came over from his camp a few miles up Fourth of July creek, where he is cutting 50 cords of wood. He returned this afternoon.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
GERMAN LOSSES

AMSTERDAM, Oct 26-The total German losses since the beginning of the have been two million twentyone thousand and seventone The total losses o the Teutonic allies including Turkey according to news paper estimates have been five millions.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
MAY TALK PEACE

LONDON, Oct 26-It is reported here that Prince von Buelow former imperial chancellor will soon submit to President Wilson and the king ot span an outle of the conditions on which Germany might discuss terms ot Dpace
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
DEFEAT RUSSIANS

AMSTERDAM Oct 26-The AustrianS are smash ing the Russians near the Gacian frontier and have driven them across the river Syr with loss of thou sands in prisoners.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
PLOT IS IMMENSE

WASHINGTON. Oct 26-It is now known that the plot to blow up ships leaving the United States immense but the real facts are not being given out GomperS has arrived to tell important facts which he has learned of the wide plot to blow up factories as well as ships.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
OLDEST MAN DEAD

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26.-Charles Clusker, 1O5 years, the oldest man in the city died last night.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
GREECE MAY FIGHT

ROME, Oct 26-It is rumored that the premier and cabinet of Greece have resigned but the story is not con med by the Greek legation here If it IS true 1t prob ably means war for Greece.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
DIST. ATTY. SPENCE COMES

District Attorney Spence arrived this morning on the Alameda and was engaged in court work soon af- ter arriving.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
BULGARIANS WINNING

BERLIN, Oct 26-The Bulgarians have occupied all the northeastern ports on the Danube according to the official announcement.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

BERLIN Oct. 26-The German official account to- day says the Germans have captured many more Serbian towns.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

AMSTERDAM, Oct 26-Italian aviatOrs bombardeo Trieste last Sunday and killed two and wounded twelve
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct 26-COnfdential advices say that all parties in the Reichstag will confer with the chancellor tomorrow on the problem of feeding the army It is believed that this shows a famine threatens.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26

Father Shepard left for Anchorage this morning on the Alameda.
The Seward gateway., 1915-10-26
September, 1902. The activity of

September, 1902. The activity of Mir. Heinze as a director of the Al aska Central was dwelt upon from which it appears that Heinze met Ballaine in a club in Chicago and in the presence of Colonel Swanitz at which time he was requested to fin ance the building of the road. Heinze attended only two meetings and was not an active member of the board of directors. Ballaine stated that Heinze was an extremely busy man with his own affairs.