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longer rode horseback, and Norton
returned to his accustomed taunts,
where no one made the slightest at.
tempt upon his life In his present
state of mind he would have welcomed
It.
Whats the matter with Jim?"
asked the night city editor, raising his
eye shade.
II don't know" answered the copy
reader.
"Goes around as If he'd been eating
dope; bumped into the boss a while
ago and never stopped to apologize
Perhaps he's mapping out the front
page for that i. Hargreaye stuff, !"
laughed the copy reader. Between
you and me and the gate post, don't
believe there ever was man by the
name Of Hargreave."
"Oh, there was chap by that name,
all right. He's dead A man can't
swim 300 miles in rough water, life
buoy or no. They ought to have
funeral services, and let it go at that" !"
''But what was the reason for that
fake cable from Gibraltar saying that
Orts was alive? l don't see any sense
in that
s'The man who pulled it off did. I
think, for my part, that both Orts and
Hargreave are dead, and that the man
picked up by the tramp steamer Orient
was riding some other balloon"
you're wrong there The descrip-
tidh of it proved that it was Orts' ma
chine. Oh, Jim probably has got a
mans size yarn up his sleeve, but he's
q long time in delivering the goods.
He's beginning to NOPE a good DEAL
Woman back Of 1t somewhere. Haven't
held down this copy job for twelve
years without being able to make some
tolerable guesses. Jim's a star man.
When he gets started nothing can stop
him. He covered the Chinese Boxer
rebellion better than any other CORE
spondent there. I wonder how old he
ls?"
20, should say about thirty one or
two. Here he comes now. 'Lo, JIM"
'Hello! Where's Ford? He gave
me ticket to the theater tonight, and
I want to punch his head. What's
drama coming to, anyhow? Cigarettes
and booze and mismated couples.
Can't they find good enough things
out of doors? Oh, know. They cater
to a lot Of fools who believe that what
they see is an expression Of high life
In New York and London. And it's
rot, plain rot. It's merely the scum
on the boiling pot. And any old house
wife would skim it off and chuck 1t
Into the slops. Life? Pihlew
whats the grouch?"
Looking for the dramatic job?''
11No. I've just been wondering how
Tar these theatrical managers can go
without Sitting the golden GOOSE
Norton sought his desk and began
rummaging the drawers. He was not
hunting for anything; he vas merely
passing away the time. BY and by,
when the pastime no longer served.
be pulled his chair over to the window
and sat down, staring at stars such
Rs Copernicus never dreamed Of. Ships
going down to sea, ferries swooping
diagonally hither and thither, the
clockwork signs; but he took no note
Of these marvels of light.
"Not at home!' he muttered.
He had called, written, telephoned.
No use. The door remained shut,
Jones answered the telephone, ana the
letters came back. He began to think
very deeply concerning the Perigon
woman. Had she played trick? Had
that fainting spell been buncombe for
his benefit as well as Florence.s? But
he had not a shadow Of q proof. The
Thing that puzzled him equally with
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No. 81 West bound frt... 10:3Q "A. M
No. POP East bound. .,6,4Q p. IA
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opsat Northern.
No. North hound Eyer 3:39 A. n
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No. 406 North hound frt 400 A. N
No. l33 South hound local 6:20 r. n
No. 8 South hound Aver 9;12 p. m
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he
Million
Dollar
Mystery
CHAPTER TX.
Tho Leap in the Dark.

The Leap in the Dark.
So far as Jones was concerned, he
was rather pleased with the turn OF
affairs. This was no time for love-
making; no time for silly. innocuous
quarrels and chickering's, in which love
must indulge or die. Florence no
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
2 Big Features at Princess Today

The offering at the Princess
for today, Thursday, 18th. will
consist of 2 big features, each
one a masterpiece of photo-play
art.
Vitagraph Broadway Star Fea-
lures present, "O'Gary of the
Royal Mounted" a strong ap.
pealing drama of the Canadian
northwest. The production is in
3 reels. with an all star cast. and
was run at the Vitagraph Thea
ire in New York, with big sue.
cess.
The Universal Special Features
present, Changed Lives" ;
big production that will grip yol
from the start, with its compel
ling story and great settings. i
has been lavishly produced in
reels.
The Princess orchestra will
render an excellent musical pro
gram. Admission 5 and 10c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
SOUTHERN IS SELECTED
AS THF REUNION ROUTE
Business Meeting Was Held BY
Local Veterans Monday
Morning.

A meeting of the members of
Isham Harrison Camp No.
II, u, c. ", was held at the city
hall Monday morning, and among
other business, the Southern
Railway was selected as the of
fetal route for the annual reunion
to be held in Richmond June lst,
2nd and Bird.
The advantages offered by the
Southern Railway were explained
by Mr.. Mitchell Coxwell, travel
ing passenger agent for this
road, who was present at the
meeting.
The annual election of officers
was held at the meeting Monday,
and the members Of the camp
who have so efficiently served
the camp during the past year
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
MRS. A. HAHN DIES AFTER
SEVERAL WEEKS ILLNESS
Funeral OF Much Beloved Woman
Will Be Held at 1890 O'clock
This Morning.

A deep wave of sorrow passed
over Columbus yesterday morn
ing when it was known that Mrs.
, 4sc. 4 A. 4lss..Aii, cnc-oc4vv,u wife VI
Mr.. Aaron Hahn had passed away,
her death having occurred about
3 O'Clock. She had been a great
sufferer for several weeks from
rheumatism and heart trouble,
but bore her illness with patience
and fortitude.
Mrs. Hahn, who was 80 years Of
age, was reared in Columbus,
and every one here knew and
loved her for her sweet womanly
character. Besides her husband
and little son, she leaves a
mott e., Mrs. Regina Fleishman,
and an uncle, Mr.. Samuel Fleish-
man, to whom the Commercial
joins in genuine sympathy,
Funeral services will be held
this morning at 1890 O'Clock at
the family residence, GIG South
Third avenue, conducted by Mr..
Simon Loeb, and the remains
will be laid to rest in the Jewish
cemetery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Federation ol Womens Clubs
ae Behind Progressive
Movement
PROCLAMATION IS ISSUED
brewer Names Week oi March
~ as Time iof Making Mis-
sissippi Clean

The week commencing next
Monday. March 2i. has been de-.
signed by the Health Department
oi the Mississippi Federation Of
Womens Clubs as Cleanup
Week throughout the state.
Governor Brewer has issued a
proclamation calling for the OBJ
servance of the week, which
reads as follows:
II have been requested by the
Health Department of the Mis-
sissippi Federation of Women's
Clubs to call upon the people OF
the state to observe the week
commencing March Fl as Clean
up Week
This request appeals to me
most strongly and | do earnestly
call upon our citizens and urge
them to expend their best efforts
to thoroughly clean their prem
ises. screen all stables and re
move all dirt from them, screen
cisterns and tanks and leave no
vessel in which water can stag
nate, and to destroy all garbage,
| appeal to our county health
boards to assist in this work to
the very best of their ability, and
to the mayors and boards of al
derman of our cities and towns
! to see that our streets are clean
ed { nd kept clean and all garbage
removed promptly.
Ii this fight IL waged as I
should be, disease will be reduced
to a minimum, our civic pride
will be gratified and 'spotless
town will be an accomplished
/ fact and not theory.
i most heartily endorse thit
movement, which means so mucl
to us as citizens, as communitiei
and as a state"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Nf Peter Gcnaud Passed
Away Sunday Aitcfa
Short Illness
DIES FROM PARALYSIS
Funeral Services Were Held
sunday Intsrmsnt at
Friendship Cemetery

Mr Peter Geraud. we'll known
and highly esteemed, departed
this life on Sunday merning at
.9:lj O'Clock, after a fortnight's
illness with paralysis.
The deceased was stricken on
the evening Of the 9th and vas
given the best medical attention
Immediately. and everything
possible in the way Of careful
nursing was rendered but he
gradually grew worse and passed
away.
Mr.. Geraud was a descendant
of Peirre DeLOey, a French
nobleman, and his ancestors set
tied on the Mississippi coast, Mr..
Geraud was born in Biloxi 81
years ago, and came to Columbus
when quite a young man, He
married Miss Carrie Dowsing
and their devotion as man and
wife was marked and beautiful.
Besides his wife, a sister, Miss
Amelia Geraud, and three half
brothers, Messrs. Ulysses and
Earnest Desporte, of Biloxi, and
Charles Desporte, of New Or
leans, survive.
For a number of years Mr.. &c.
raud was in the oyster business
in this city and his honest up
right dealings made hundreds
of friends. who extend sympathy
to the bereaved ones.
Many floral offerings attested
TO the love and esteem in which
he was held.
The funeral occurred at the
family residence on South Third
street at 3 o'clock Monday after
noon, having been conducted by
Father p. S. Yoerg, priest of the
Catholic Church of the Annucia.
ton. lnterment was at Friend
ship cemetery, Messrs. E. S.
Donnell, G. w. Sherman. r. E.
! Mahon, 0. A. Quinn, j. E. Pope
and N. w. Whitfield. Jr, having
ofliciated as pail bearers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Arranging for Pageant.

The representatives of the
local business and social organi-
cations who met at the Chamber
If Commerce last Saturday to
discuss plans for the Pageant of
Columbus, held another meeting
yesterday.
The members of the different
clubs pledged themselves to dc
all in their power to make the
event a success and guaranteed
to sell tickets enough in the city
to assure the cost of producing
the play.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Good Play Coming.

The manager OF the Columbus
Theatre has requested the cit
izens who are in doubt as to the
kind of show "A Pair of Sixes"
is, to read the Commercial-Ap-
peal tomorrow. This show,
which is to be seen here Wednes-
day night, is playing a return en-
gagement in Memphis, and to,
morrow's paper will no doubt
contain a comment on same. "A
Pair of Skies" was seen in Mem,
phis some time ago and was de
clared to be the best show seer
there for quite while.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Mrs. Pickett Visits City.

Mrs. LaSalle Corbeil Pickett,
widow of the renowned Confed-
crate general, who led the great
est infantry charge in all the an
nails OF war, entertained large
audience last evening, when she
lectured on Studies of Yester-
day." in the chapel of the lndu =
trial Institute and College. The
large audience which heard her
was completely captivated by her
interesting readings.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
lOWNOES COUNTY CITIZENS
WANT COURT pRtTtRMITTtO
Petitions Being Circulated and
Will Be Sent to Judge T. B.
Carroll.

Several petitions are being cir
culated asking Hon. Thomas B.
Carroll, Judge OF the sixteenth
judicial district, to ..ertermit the
April term of circuit court in
this county.
On account of the excessive
rains in this section the farmers
are behind with their crops. and
can i'll afford the necessary time
to attend court, land as there were
only a few cases on the docket so
far, it is thought that the con-
tinuance will be granted,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST
GATHERED HERE AND THERE
Cist of the News From Over
the Country Given in a
Brief Form.

News from Bordeaux states
that Nine. Sarah Bernhardt has
left the hospital for her home at
Andernos. A bulletin recently
issued says: Nine. Bernhardt
has recovered completely from
her operation "
Walter Crane, the artist, writer
and lecturer, is dead in London
He was born in Liverpool in 1845.
He was well known as an illus
traitor of children's books.
Today, March IS, marks the
anniversary of the birth ofGrover
| Cleveland, who was born in 1897.
Twelve hundred union painters
struck Monday in Cincinnati
when the Masters Painters AS
sociation refused to agree that all
glazing work on jobs handled by
| them be done by union men.
President Wilson declined
Tuesday to discuss with callers
the British order shutting off
German trade. The President
indicated that the unofficial out
line of the notes contents were
very displeasing to the United
State government. Discussion
among other officials was taken
to indicate that protest would
be made.
An official parliamentary report
on the earthquake of Jan. 13 ir
Italy gives the number of deaths
thus far reported as 10, 978, with
out including persons who after
ward died OF injuries.
The condition of Secretary OF
the Treasury McAdoo, who las
week was operated upon for ap
pendicits, is reported to be much
improved. His physicians de
clared that his recovery nov
, is practically assured.
A recent report issued by tn
J census bureau today shows cot
ton, exclusive of linters, con
!, sumed during February, 1915
e 463, l67 running bales compare
! with 455, 23l bales in 1914; hel
\ in manufacturing establishment
a ION February 28 last, 1.654, 81
$ bales aud LIP. 1868 in 1914, an
in independent warehouses, A
e 0S9,640 bales in 1915, and 2
d 3l3, GA in 1914.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Some Date Missing In Aeiivi.
Ties of Pfinz Fi'el
Friedrich.
FORMAL PROTEST COMING
Report oi the Board Of Amsficsn
Naval Officers l.
Received.

Washington, March l6 The
United States will make its for
NAL representations to Germany
on the sinking Of the American
ship William 2. Frye by the
cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich as
soon as certain missing facts re-
garding the distinction of the
Frye's cargo OF wheat are OBJ
tanned.
President Wilson said today
the informal conferences be-
tween State Department officials
and the German ambassador had
served to pave the way for for
NAL representations, which will
include a demand for an indem-
nifty for the cargo and ship.
Late today the report OF the
board of American naval officers
which examined the Prinz Eitel
was received at the Navy De-
partment. The time they rec
commended for the German
cruiser to repair will be kept con
fidential in the interests of neu.
trality.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt an
nounced later that the Navy
Department would make public
no portion of the boards report
The inspection was made for the
Treasury Department. which
must fix the time to be allowed
the German vessel to make re
pairs or intern fof the war.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Big Sale Of Oranges.

This is "orange week"at J. H.
Stevens & Son, and Columbus
people are being given a chance
TO eat as much of this fruit as
they desire.
Mr.. Julian Harris, of Orlando,
Fla, arrived here the first of the
week with a car filled with
oranges and grapefruit raised on
the grove of Mr.. A. M. Harris, a
former Missls Iippian, who is
now living at Orlando.
The car Of oranges which are
on sale at Stevens are being solo
az the low price of 35: per peck,
and grapefruit is being sold al
soc and Coo a dozen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
CONDITIONS IN MEXICO CAUSE
GRAVE CONCERN To OFFICIALS

Zapata and also from the Car
rama factions.
Operations of Carranza's
troops at Manzanillo are causing
foreigners much apprehension.
The United States today made
urgent representations regarding
this. The United States consul
there has been ordered to keep
in close touch with the cruiser
Cleveland and it is understood
that commander is empowered tc
relieve foreigners if necessary.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Society Elects Officers.

At a recent meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society of
the first Presbyterian church the
following officers were elected
for the ensuing year; Mrs. Z. P.
Wilkinson, president; Mrs. E. f.
Grout. vice-president; Mrs. j. T.
Sanford, secretary; Mrs. Addie
Sykes Marshall, treasurer; Mrs
Long. secretary of foreign mis-
sions; Mrs. Blanks, secretary of
literature; Mrs. Rupert Richards,
secretary of local home missions;
Miss Annie Nelson, secretary of
Christian educationand ministeri-
al relief.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Report Circulated Yesterday
That Poole was Near
The City,
STATEMENT PROVES FALSE
Negro Seriously Wounded Con-
stable Hedge In West Point
Tuesday.

A report. that later proved to
to be without foundation. was
circulated in Columbus yesterday
about noon. that Will Poole. the
negro who Tuesday afternoon
shot and seriously wounded Con-
stable Hodge in West Point. was
about five miles northeast Of this
city.
AS soon as the information was
received at the sheriff's Office a
number of officers left for the
scene. A message was also sent
to West Point, and six men from
that city arrived here at 2 o'clock
on the Southern train. After
securing the woods northeast Of
Columbus throughout the after
noon, without results the party re-
turned to Columbus.
When Constable Hodge went
to the home of the negro Tuesday
to place him under arrest. he
was met at the door by Poole,
who fired at him, the load taking
effect in the officers breast.
Information received last night
stated that Mr.. Hodge was in a
very serious condition.
Poole, who is well known here,
is said to be a negro Of desperate
character.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18

Washington. March 16 Con
ditions at Manzanillo and Mexico
City caused United States off
cials grave concern 'o1ay. Eth
er Zapata $ occupation of the cap
ital did not bring relief or the
Americans there are tired of
isolation and business stagnation.
Many Americans and other
foreigners there today asked the
United States for transportation
to Vera Cruz. and Bryan has re,
quested trains from the Villa.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Barbecue Today.

The New Bell Cafe will have
on sale today delicious conutly
cooked barbecue, prepared by an
experienced chef, which will be
sold at very reasonable prices.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
w. G. T. u. to Meet Today.

There will be an important
called meeting of the w. G T u,
this afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at
the home of Mrs. A. l.. Short on
College street. This is a very
important meeting and all mem.
bers are urged to be present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
WORLDS GREATEST FIGHTING
CRAFT WAS LAUNCHED TUESDAY

Newport News. Va, March 16
When the new super-dread
naught Pennsylvania slipped
from the ways into the historic
waters of Hampton Roads here
today she took her place in the
lead of the navies of the world
as the mightiest fighting machine
ahoat
In size and gun power the
Pennsylvania is greater even
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Directors are Elected.

At q meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Columbus Insurance
and Banking Company held Tues.
day directors for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: B. A.
Weaver, T. O. Burris, ]. S. Bill
lups, C. L. Lincoln.'J. L. Walker.
C. F Sherrod. Sam Kaye, I. B.
Franklin and W. c. Gunter.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18

were re elected as follows: j.
T. Harrison, commander; F. A.
Gunter, vice-commander; c. l..
Lincoln, adjutant; J.W. Gardner,
standard bearer. Commander
Harrison was empowered to sp-
point delegates and alternates to
represent the camp at the coming
reunion.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18

than the Queen Elizabeth of the
British navy. which led the re-
cent terrific assault of the allies
on the forts of the Dardanelles.
While the British monster car
ries larger guns, her main bat
terry is only two-thirds the size
of that of the Pennsylvania in
number and the American bat
tleship is 5000 tons greater in
size.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
NOBLE CHRISTIAN WOMAN
OIEO YESTERDAY EVENING
Mrs. William Winston Passes
Away After an illness Lasting
One Week.

All of Columbus was shocked
and grieved to learn of the sud.
den death of Mrs. William Win
ston which occurred about five
o'clock yesterday afternoon al
her home on South Third street.
Mrs. Winston had been i'll for
about a week with la grippe, and
complications arose from which
she succumbed.
The funeral arrangements will
be completed this morning.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
"The Value of The Soul"

At the First Presbyterian
church Sunday night at 1880
o'clock DR.. Eggleston will preach
on the subject of, THE Value of
The Soul" Good music by chc-
rus choir and coldial welcome
to all.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18
Violinist Pleases Crowd.

The concert given in the chapel
of the Industrial Institute and
College Monday night by Axel
Skoovgaard. the noted Danish
vioIinist was enjoyed by a large
crowd, and each number on the
program mel much applause on
the part of the audience.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18

Hon. Joe Cook. president of
the Hattiesburg State Normal. is
spending the week in Columbus
nd neighboring towns.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-03-18

Mr.. Charles Wilmington, Of
the A. and M. College, visited his
aunt, Mrs. L. ] lines, in this city
Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-07-25
HABEAS CORPUS
CASES ARE HEARD
Tom Lee Agrees to Return to Tampa
Without Contesting Extradi-
ton Papers

Several habeas corpus hearings were
held yesterday in which freedom was
sought by inmates of the county jail.
VIII Montgomery, held under a charge
of burglary and grand larceny. asked
his release on constitutional grounds
and Il plea of former jeopardy The
hearing was held before Judge John
C. Pugh of the city court. who ruled
that he was not entitled to release.
Tom Lee, wanted in Tampa, Fla, on
a charge of assault with intent to muir
der, sought his release by the habeas
corpus route on the grounds that he
was being unlawfully detained. Extra
dition papers for him were presented
and at the instance of his attorney the
writ was Withdrawn and he agreed to
return to Tampa. The case was heard
by Judge Ferguson. Assistant Solicitor
James Davis represented the state in
these cases.
Hearing of the evidence in the ha-
beas corpus proceeding instituted by
the attorneys of Amos Smith, alleged
confessed train wrecker, will be heard
next Wednesday morning by Judge
Charles w. Ferguson of the city court
Smith was indicted by the recent grand
jury on charge of murder growing
out of the wrecking of the Seaboard
passenger train near Weems a few
weeks ago in which three persons were
killed and 10 injured Archie Lee and
Shan Henry We're also indicted on the
same charge. Attorneys for the defend-
ant are w. T. Stewart, George Finley
and e. G. Hewitt. Assistant Solicitor
James Davis will represent the state