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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-18
Dumba Sees Bryan.

The Austro-H unga rian Ambas sadOr.
Or. Constantn Dumba. had AL inter
Vie" with Secretary Bryan this after
noon. Austria Hungary is concerned so
far only indirectly with the Lusitania
case. although in the event Of war with
Germany war can hardly be avoided
with both of Germany'S allies Ii j.
understood that Dr. Dumba discussed
the LusItanIa iucide. from the point
Of view Of a government which IS still
on thoroughly amicablc terms with the
United States, but which is also GER
msuy'S closest friend.
AGstria-Hungaty would be drawn
with the greatest reluctance INTO 4
quarrel between Germany and the
United States. There Is good author
ity Tor saying hat Dr. Dumba inquired
g. Nh. BRYAN whether IN ease Of way
between italy and Austria Hungary the
United States would take charge OF
Austro- Hungarian interests IN Rome.
Our government is now acting for the
Dual Monarchy in London, Paris and
Petrograd. and for Great Britain in
Vienna. Russian and French interests
are looked after in Vienna by the Am
pessador OF Spain. Any break in our
relations with Germany would there
fore sadly upset the system By which
the belligcrent powers have been main
timing iAdirec; communications with
one another in matters relating 90 the
welfare Of prisoners and Of interned
civilians.
The United States represents Ger
many 8 EelI AS Austria-llunGary at
London. Berlin and Pcuocrad. Wa or
g. serious diplomatic clash with Berlin
would MAKE Continuance OF -hcse
friendly Offices impossible and Spain
would be about the only power left
with a diplomatic establishment equal
TO acting as go-bctween for the two
sets of bellige-ents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-18
Cross

Wedding Stationery
Wedding Invitations,
on most superior material,
skillfully composed in English
script by hand workmanship,
per hundred, with envelopes,
$l4.50
Wedding announce
ments. in the same form as
above ........... Sl2.25
Each additional set of one
hundred ......... S4.25
Breakfast, Ceremony, Re-
ception, and At Home Cards.
Visiting Card Plates, script
engraving, name only $l.5O
Printing OF visiting cards
from plate, per 100. .$l.o0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-18
No Precedent for Suspension.

Mr. Bryan said this afternoon there
was no precedent either in his breath
ing spell peace treaties or in existing
general admiration treaties for "A sus-
pension OF acts and practices whose
fairness a"d legality were 10 be SUD
mittcd 20 arbitration. Affiliations are
designed maiEly 20 settle d sagree-
ments a 20 accomplished facts. In the
mediation section Of the Hague conven-
ton OF 1907 Tor the pacific settlement
Of international disputes il is specified
that an acceptance Of mediation can
not. unless there j. an agreement 20
the contrary. have the effect Of inter
ruptiug. delaying or hindering mobili-
cation or other me; suTes Of prepare
ton Tor var. After hostilties have be
gun the military operations in prog
Icss are not interrupted IN the absence
of an agreement 20 tho contrary.
In inc section on international arbi-
tration BIZ special convention IL is pro-
Vldcd that his convention shall be con.
cluded lor questions existing or for
questions when may arise eventually.
Nothing is said about the suspension
mechanically OF abuses under discus
SION when decision 10 arbitrate them
is reached. Yet it is obvious that an
arbitration Of the question of the le-
galitv and humanity OF the German
submarine campaign against enemy
merchantmen would be yalueless If that
campaign we're to continue until a de-
ci,ion should be handed down. A sus-
pension Of the German campaign seems
20 he an absolute condition precedent
20 am settlement By arbitration of the
issue raised b. the United States.
In an interview here to-day fiannis
Taylor. formerly American Minister to
Spain and recogn lied authority on
international law. discussed the posi-
biity of some sort OF arbitration of
differences between the United States
and Germany. lie gave it as his opin-
ION that every issue raised by President
Wilson's latest note TO the German
Foreign Office. regardless Of its seem
ingly radical nature, is susceptible 10
arbitration.
1T would be = masterpiece OF Amer
lean diplomacy" said Mr.. Taylor. "and
We can look for Secretary BRYAN TO
urge this course with all possible vigor.
The advisability Of such a course
should be impressed upon the German
government, which apparently is dis
posed TO view the suggestion in a ia %
vorable light.
The indication that Germany il will
ing 10 submit her side OF the Lusitania
case and other kindred questions now
pending with the United States TO ar
bitra,ion. with the understanding ina,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-18

Washington. May l.. No confrma
ION had reached the State Department
to-day Of the -cported massacre of
5000 Armenian civilians al Van. Ash
attic Turkey. officials pointed out. how
ever. that there is no American Consul
either at Van or Urumah. Persia, and
that Official reports must come from
points remote from the scene.
Armenian disorders we're called TO
the attention OF the State Department
recently by the Russian Ambas sador,
who asked that influence be brought to
bear at Constsntinoplc for the protec-
tion Of stians Ambassador Nor
genthau was instructed TO make repre-
sensations. ana he reported last week
that Turkey had given orders TO pro.
tect American interests at Van and
elsewhere
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
BOY SCOUTS SPEND
SATURDAY ON HIKE
Enjoy Day on Lake Kather-
ine---Stand Creditable
Examinations.

Three patrols consisting of
twenty-five Boy Scouts OF Co
lumbus spent yesterday on Lake
Katherine, and each Of the
young men stood very credi-
table 'tenderfoot" examinations.
They were accompanied on their
hike by Scout Master W. B.
Hamilton, Assistant Scout Master
C. S. Reilly, Of the local organi-
zation, and Scout Master E. G.
Mohler and two scouts of Ar
tesla.
Besides taking written and
knot tying examinations, the boys
drilled, raced and poll vaulted.
At noon they enjoyed lunch.
which they carried from their
homes.
Each Scout wore his uniform.
making a handsome appearance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
D. A. R. TO MEET NEXT
YEAR IN GREEhVILle
Very Successful Convention is
Held the Past Week at
Natchez.

Natchez, Miss. March 4, The
next convention of the Daugh
ters of the American Revolution
will be held in Greenville. No
chan ge was made in the state Off
GERS, as they are elected for two
vests end will he named at the
GreenvilIe meeting. After one of
the greatest and most successful
conventions in its history the ses-
sion of the ID. A r drew to
close today. The days of the
meeting were filled with features
to entertain and interest the Wis
iting delegates, all of whom ex
pressed their delight to assemble
in the historic city where the
state organization came into be-
ing.
The session today was devoted
to the reports of the different
committees, the secretary's re-
port showing a membership of
780, and increase of over 100 fol
the past year.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
HAPPENINGS Of INTEREST
GATHERED HERE AND THERE
Gist of the News From Over the
Country Given in q
Brief Form.

Mr.. G. M. Flynn, one of the
most prominent lumber men in
Mississippi, has leased the Co
lumbus Planning Mill in East CO.
lumbus. and things are beginning
to hum in that part of the city.
A slight earthquake shock
lasting four seconds was felt at
Tuscany and other parts of cen
trail Italy Thursday night. No
fatalities resulted and there was
only slight material damage, ac
cording to reports.
Evidence that Spain is suffer-
ing more severely in an economic
way from the European war than
any other neutral is contained in
dispatches from different pro.
vincial centers. The cost Of food,
especially bread and meat. con
tinues to rise.
Hands Wagner, the veteran
shortstop, signed his 1915 con.
tract with the Plttsburg National
League Baseball club the Ia
week The contract calls fll
$40, 900 per year.
PreDarations are being made
| for the summer shool at the Un-
}iyersity of Mississippi, which
will open June Z and continue
for a period of six weeks.
President Wilson Wednesday
signed the sundry civil appropri
alton bill carrying 1926. 922,75(
and the Notifications bill carry.
ing $1,000, ZIG.
Wilson the past week nominal
ed Houston B. Teehee, of Tab
llequah, Okla, to be registrar o.
the treasury to succeed Gabrie
Parker, who recently becam,
commissioner of the five civilized
tribes.
Miss Ella Frances Hobby o
Far Rockaway, Long Island. die,
the past week from the bite of
dog inflicted Is years ago. Dur
ing that time she underwent |.
unsuccessful operations to cur
the blood poisoning which set il
from the wound. Forty differ
ent physicians treated her AM
failed. She was 80 years old.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
FRENCH CLUB AT l. |, &C.
GIVES An entertainment
Unique and Enjoyable Program
Given Under Direction OF Mod
ern Language Teachers.

An appreciative audience en-
joyed the program given by the
French club of the |. l. and C.
Friday evening in the Music Hall
The evening began with the
French national air. La Marsailles,
in which the audie.ce was asked
to join, and the spiritual song
was given with an enthusiasm
worthy of French patriots.
Miss Maggie Franklin. accom-
panied by Miss Louise Antley,
sang Connais tn lie Paye from the
opera Mignon. This was follow
ed by one act play entitled LIE
Testament de Nine Patnral. in
which Miss Lucy Banks appear
ed as the eXecutrix OF the will;
Miss Carrie Jackson. as her SER
want, Gertrude; while the two
ladies of fashion were portrayed
very skillfully by Miss Nins Bell
and Miss Lucille Symons. Jean.
neton, the little peasant girl was
delightfully."- given by Miss Elsie
Lanier.
A song by the Club, I'll plent
il plent, bergere" ct is raining,
it is raining shepherdess) and a
Folk Game by the Club complet-
ed the program.
The entire programme was
unique and enjoyable and re.
fleets great credit upon the Club,
which made in this its first bow
to the public.
Miss Katherine Bynum was the
efficient stage manager, and Miss
Mary Prince. at the piano, accom-.
panied the songs in a way to in.
spire the singers.
The entertainment was giver
under the direction of Mrs. Cess.
ner Smith and Miss Ellen Craw
ford, of the modern language de
partment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Mr.. Z. w. Wallace Dies.

After two weeks illness from
Bright's disease, Mr.. Edward
White Wallace, a prominent
planter of the Caledonia neighbor-
hood, passed away Thursday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Funeral services were held at
St.Pau's Episcopal church in this
city Friday afternoon at 4o'clock
conducted by the rector, Rev. w.
l. Slack. The Remains were in
tered in Friendship cemetery,
the following friends having
acted as pail bearers: Messrs.
E. r. Sherman, G. w. Sherman
w. J. Lowe, John Swanzy. j. F.
Perkerson and Col. c. l.. Lincoln.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Mrs. Kemp Passes away.

The Death Angel visited the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Zack Pull
liam, ll24 North Sixth avenue
Thursday morning at 1855
O'Clock and carried away their
mother, Mrs, Mary f. Kemp,
who had been a sufferer from
pneumonia for ten days.
The deceased who was 81 years
of age, was a noble Christian
woman, having been consistent
member of the First Baptist
church. Her death is mOurned
by a large number of relatives
and friends, to whom the Com
merciaI extends deepest sympa-
thy.
Funeral services were held at
the family residence Friday
morning at 8 O'Clock conducted
by Rev. }, l. Vipperman, pastor
of the First Baptist church, and
the remains were taken to
Pickensville for interment in the
family buring ground.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Cars Troop a time vigof.
ou Offensive At Many
Points.
DEFEAT GERMAN ATTEMPT
Again Cross Into Buko~ina and
Unoliieially Reported Back
I'm Czernowitz

London, March D Except in
the Central Beskin Pass. in the
Carpathians. whore the fierce
Austrian attacks have moderated
somewhat. the Russians are on
the offensive along the whole
length Of their long line from the
Baltic sea to the Rumanian
border. Apparently they have
definite disposed of the German
and Austrian attempts to outhank
their two extreme wings and are
moving slowly westward.
After retiring to the Dniester
river the Russians have again
crossed into Bukowina and are
unoillcially reported back in Ger
nowtz. They have crossed the
Lukwa river, a forward step
which. according to military ex-
perts, will probably compel the
Aastrians to evacuate Bukowina.
In Northern Poland the Rus
slams are advancing westward
from the Nieman river and the
Germans are fighting a rear
guard action. The German at
tack is being seriously pressed
against the 0ssowetz fortress.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
SPECIAL PROGRAM WILL
Be GIVEN THIS MORNING
Members Of First Baptist Church
to Honor Their Pastor, Rev.
J. L. Vipperman.

Rev. j. L. Vipperman, who for
the past year has been the pastor
of the First Baptist church in
this city, is to be higly compIi-
mented this morning when his
congregation will hold an ami
versary service in his honor. Be.
sides rendering a special musi-
cal program, each member of the
church is expected to be present
and answer to the roll call.
The following program has
been arranged:
Anthem, 20 Give Thanks Unto
the Lord" choir Song, Holy,
Holy, Holy" by congregation.
Prayer by the pastor; Song by the
Sunday School children led by
Miss Ruth Sanders; Report OF
treasurer; Song by congregation,
Count Your Many Blessings
Collection; Solo, Miss Tom James
Gideon, of |. |. and c.; Song,
Misses Mary Alice Pickett ant
Margaret Flood of the Sunday
School; Report from the Barac;
class by MIR. H. H. McClanahan
president; Song, Philathia class
Scripture reading by pastor
Duet, Misses Zada Musselwhitt
and Cora Cook, of the |. |. an(
c.; Roll call of the church b.
Mr.John r. Laws, clerk; Song, b.
the congregation, when tn
Roll is Called Up Yonder I'll B
There" Short talks by tn
brethern; Anthem, Il am Alph
and Omega, choir; Praise Co
From Whom All Blessings Flow;
Benediction.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
GOOD MUSICAL ATTRACTION
TO APPEAR At PRINCESS
Swiss Bell Ringers" Will Be On
the Program Tuesday After
noon and Evening,

The management OF the Prin-
cess will offer as a special feature
for next Tuesday, THE Swiss
Bell Ringers" a high class musi-
cal organization that has toured
the United States, Canada. and
Europe. and it is an attraction
that will appeal to the lovers of
music as rendered by artists.
The management Of the Prin-
cess assures its patrons that the
Swiss Bell Ringers is the
highest class attraction that has
ever appeared at the Princess,
which is saying much when one
remembers the past excellent
entertainments.
The matinee will start at $3.50
and the usual picture program
will be shown. In order that
those who arrive as late as four
O'Clock will see a complete pro
gram, as the pictures will be re-
peated, there will be two shows
at night, 1880 and 9:l0. The adj
mission for Tuesday will be
children l5c. adults 25c., This
same attraction has been playing
throughout the country with ad
mission as high as 81.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Senator Fletcher Surrender
When Absolute Defeat
Is IN Sight
A DEATH BLOW IS GIVEN
Said 10 Have Ended One Of
Greatest Fights in the Sen
ate's History

Washington, March 3.-The end
of the long government ship
purchase bin fight was reached
in the house late today when
Senator Fletcher. who led the
struggle for the measure from
the beginning. announced sur
render. Senator Fletcher moved
that the Senate insist upon its
amendments and asked the house
for further conference, Senator
Bankhead, one of the democrats
who revolted against the bill
discussed the approaching collapse
and forgave his democratic col
leagues for their harsh words.
Senator Weeks was preparing
to begin a long speech against
the measure when Senator
Fletcher said;
I'VE realize that it is evident,
in view of Mr.. Weeks announce
ment of his intention to speak
that it will be impossible to pass
the bill at this time. | wish to
end the discussion by withdraw
ing my motion which | shall not
again renew"
The filibustering republicans
then held jubilation. Senator
Lodge declared il ended the
greatest fight in the senate's
history.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
SOUTHERN IN MISSISSIPPI
is GIVING BETTER SERVICE
Passenger Coaches Now Steel
Underframed and Morden
in Every Respect.

The Southern Railway Com
pany in Mississippi has recently
placed in service on all its main
line passenger trains modern.
vestibuled, steel underframed,
electric lighted coaches.
These coaches are fresh from
the Company's shops and are
equipped with all modern con-
veniences; seats Of the latests
design and every safety device.
This is quite an improvement
and will greatly add to the COM
fort and safety Of patrons Of the
road.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Delegates From Over State
Attend Home Science
Institute.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Miss Kate Cunningham, Of Ellis
willie, Is Named ss President
for Coming Year.

The Home Science and home
Art Institute of Mississippi has
been in session at the Industrial
Institute and College in this city
for the past three days, and has
been attended by a number of
delegates from over the state.
The meeting was opened
Thursday evening at 8 O'Clock in
the college chapel with well
come address by Miss Susie Will
Gunter, heard Of the Home
Science department at the |. l.
and C. Miss Margaret Roud, :.
bush, of the University, re-
sponded. An interesting talk on
Industries of the nome" was
made by Prof. A. B. Mckay, of
the A. & M. College.
Friday morning at 10 o'clock,
Miss Kate Cunningham, of Ellis
vile, spoke on the Evolution of
the Mississippi Home," and was
followed by a talk by Miss Vale
ria Caldwell. of Belhaven College,
on ''The Physical Home, its Plans
and Purposes" Miss Martha
Eckford. of the |. |. & c., talked
on Sanitation in the Home"
Friday morning at 2 o'clock
round-table talks were led by
Miss Roudebush. A talk was
also made by Prof. c. l.. Brooks,
of the |. |. & c.. on Textiles. y
Addresses by Mr.. E. T. Clay son,
of the A &M. College. on "Poul-
try" and Prof. H. G. MCGOWAN,
of the III. & c., on Marketing"
were much enjoyed.
Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock
a French play was given in COM
pliment to the visitors, in the
music hall, and later a reception
was held at the Mable Ward
Home for the faculty and guests.
Interesting addresses were
made yesterday by President H.
l.. Whitfield. Misses Hay and An
ME FAINT, of the |. |. & c., and
Miss Katherine Mulligan, of Con-
verse College. S. c.
Yesterday afternoon an exhi-
bition by the athletic pupils clos.
ed the meeting.
Officers elected for the ensuing
year were: Miss Kate Cunning
ham, president; Miss Annie Cook,
ce-president; Miss Iva Causey
secretary; Miss May Haddon
treasurer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
HEARD PURCHASES LARGE
AMOUNT LOCAL PROPERTY
Now Owns Entire Interest I'm
Marx and Heard Land---
About $50 Acres

A large real estate deal that
occurred the past week was the
purchase Of the Marx and Heard
property in this city by Mr.. q. T..
Heard, the sale comprising about
$50 acres of land.
The purchase included t h e
property in the Marx and Heard
addition to the city of Columbus.
and Mr.. Marks entire interest
of all land in North Columbus
owned by Marx and Heard.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Adjourns After Two Years of
Almost Continuous I.egis-
lativc Session.
TWO SUPPLY BILLS FAIL
Strenuous Scenes Enlivsn Close
OF First Half OF Wilson's
Administration.

Washington, March A. After
two years of almost continuous
session the third Congress,
which reversed the tariff and
the currency system of the ma.
tion supplemented the trust laws,
created an income tax and dem
onstrated the first popular
election of United State senators.
ended at noon today.
When gavels fell in the House
and Senate signalizing adjourn
ment they marked the close of
half of President Wilson'S ad
ministration, the first under do
mination of the democratic par
ty since 1895. Strenuous scenes
enlivened the fading hours, de-
voted chiefly to completing the
appropriations subsistence of the
government. Two important
measures, the postoffice and In
dian supply bills, failed in the
final legislative crush after des-
perate efforts had been made to
save them. In the emergency
occasioned by their failure joint
resolutions We're passed and sign
ed by the President continuing in
force appropriations of the pre-
sent year.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
ATHLETIC STUDENTS
GIVE An EXHIBITION
Hundreds of Young Ladies
Take Part In Pretty Drills
and Dances.

An exhibition showing the ex-
cellent athletic training at the In
dustrial Institute and College,
was given in the Henry L. Whit
field gymnasium yesterday after
noon. and was witnessed by an
immense crowd.
No finer work has ever been
seen in the South than the grace.
full dances and drills by the hun.
dreds of students on the, pro.
gram.
The |. /. & c., is indeed for.
tunate in having Miss Emma Ody
Pohl and her assistants as in
structors in this department.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Powers Home Burns.

The home of Mr.. F. B. Powers,
located in southeast Columbus,
was badly damaged by fire at an
early hour Thursday morning.
The loss. which amounted to
about sl.o00 was partly covered
by insurance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Confectionery Opens.

Crowds of people attended the
opening yesterday of the New
Arcade Confectionery which is
owned 10y Mr.. Lee ChiIders.
Boxes of candy were given as
souvenirs to the ladies who visit
ed the store during the after
noon.
This is now one of the pref
tiest places of its kind in the
state and will no doubt prove
very popular.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07

The Old Ladies Home Associa-
ton will meet with Mrs. C. H.
Ayres tomorrow afternoon at A
o'clock. All members are urged
to be present and help select dele
gates TO annual meeting ia jack
son in April.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Evangelist to Preach.

Eldee j. E. Spiegel, state
evangelist, will preach this
morning at IL 100 o'clock and this
evening at Tbs o'clock at the
Christian church, in the absence
of Elder j. N. Harker, who is
conducting a very interesting
meeting at Greenwood Every
body is cordially invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07
Weaver Returns To City.

Hon. B. A. Weaver, president
Of the Columbus Insurance and
Banking Company, returned
to the city the past week from
Cuba, where he went some time
ago on account of illhealth. DR..
W. r. Mckinley. who accompan.
led mr. Weaver to Cuba, has also
returned home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07

Sunday evening dinner, New
Bell Cafe from $50 to $50
o'clock. 40c. Princess orchestra.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07

Regular $3.50 skirts now $3.50.
Lipsey & Chapsky
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-07

Lots of new laces just received
at Llpsey and Chapsky's.