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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
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G,orriaa new prohibA Aon lau was
decided as constituiionalN Federal
judge Pafdee. Newman \ specr
in a deeision announced laA Macon
Wednesday The judge. ~ en banc
~ q ease IN which the IONA. Pine
Bloom and Ealdosta Railroad sought
an injunction against the sheriff ut
Coffee county restraining ham from
disposing Of two car loads Of liquor
he seized shortly after the law went
into effect May L. The railroad at
tackled the constitutionality of the
act.
Charles ID. Hilles' successor as
chairman of the Republican Nation
al Committee will be selected in all
likelihood at a conference to be held
in New York City next Monday af-
ternoon between Charles +. Hughes,
W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts
and as many of the other seven
members of the subcommittee as
can be present. Arrangements for
the conference were made late Tues
day by Mr.. Crane. 1t WAS also an
nounced that the manager of the
Hughes campaign probably viii be
selected then and that the personnel
of the executive committee will be
discussed.
New claims for damages aggregat-
ing $1,700,OOO have been filed in
the Federal court at Chicago on be-
half Of persons injured or who lost
relatives in the overturning of the
steamer Eastland in the Windy City
on June 24,1915. This brings the to-
tai Of suits resulting from the acci-
dent up to $2,200,O00.
Administration officials were adj
yised from st. Louis Wednesday
that w. J. Bryan had definitely de-
cided to take the stump in support
of President Wilson for reelection
A jury in a prohibition trial in the
city court in Mobile recently re-
turned mistrial. They asked the
solicitor for the evidence, consisting
of 4S bottles of beer, two quarts of
yhiskey and two half pl,as of whis-
key When the deputy sheriff wedt
into the jury room to secure the ev-
idence he found % empty beer bot
ties, two empty quart whiskey bot
ties and three empty half pints. The
while it was in the jury room is made
by the sheriff.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
WEALTHY YOUNG PLANT.
ERtS ATTACKED BY
TENANT.
WOUND Is NOT OF
SERIOUS NATURE
Negro Makes Escape After
Shooting, and is Trailed by
Blood Hounds.

A SHOCKING affray which caused
widespread excitement tn Columbus
and eontiguAs territory took place
Just across M state line over in
Pickens countyA Alabama, about 3
o'clock Friday mVrning, when Mr..
Ebert Stewart, az wealthy young
planter, was shot and painfully
wounded by Amos Gregory, a negro
tenant on his plantation.
The shooting followed recalcitrant
action on the parto ( Gregory in hav-
ing refused to obey ar order issued
by his landlord Mr. Sevart had sent
him word earlier in the week that
he wanted some hauling done, and
instead of complying with the COM
nand the negro, so it is stated, re
turned an impudent message. On
Friday morning the young planter
went to the field where Gregory was
wor' ing to see him in regard to the
matter, and it is said that the negro,
Who had taken shot gun to the
held with him, opened fire as soon
as he saw him approaching, Mr..
Stewart was a considerable distance
from the negro when he fired, and
undoubtedly owes his life to this
fact, as had the shot been fired at
close range it would in all probabil
ity have proven fatal. As it was,
however, his wounds, while painful
are not considered serious One shot
struck him in the mouth and Others
imbedded themselves in his forehead
and shoulders, producing not only
considerable pain but eopious
flow of blood.
After having fired the shot
Gregory took to his heels, and a pur-
suing posse was quickly organized
Mayor W. C. Gunter, of this city, i.
related by marriage to Mr.. Stewart
and as soon as news of the shooting
reached Columbus he, together with
Chief of Police John Morton, Sher.
iff j. B. Williams and other local Of
iicials and citizens hastened to the
scene of the shooting in automobiles
Blood hounds were later summoned
two fine animals owned by Mr.
Joe Coleman, deputy sheriff OF
Chicasaw county, having been Sc
cured. The dogs, in charge Of @
competent trainer passed through
Columbus about o'clock Friday az.
ternoon en- route to the scene OF
the shooting, and Immediately upor
arrival there were placed upon the
negro's trail. They followed thi,
trail about four miles but then lost
the scent, and up to late hour last
night Gregory had not been captur
ed.
Mr.. Stewart was resting easily las
night, and his rapid recovery seem
assured.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
CARRANzA THREATENS ATTACK
ON TROOPS NOW IN MEXICO
GENERAL TREVINO WARNS
PERSHlNG THAT AMERICANS
MUST NOT MOVE.

chihuahua City, Mexico, June 16.
General Treyino, commanding the
Carranza army of the north, today
advised General Pershing, American
expeditionary commander, that any
movement of the American troops
from their present lines to the south,
east or west, would be considered a
hostile act and a signal to commence
warfare General Trevino acted upon
specific instructions from Carranza.
General Trevino in his note,
which was cloaked in curt tones, in
formed General Pershing that he
had been advised by First Chief Car
rama that he was tired of the tactics
employed by the American military
and was instructed to send the
warning.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
PITCHED BATTLE RESULTS
IN DEATH Or STRIkEBREAkER
PUMPING STATION DYNAMITED
AND BRIDGES BURNED ON
G. & s. /. r. r.

Gulfport, Miss, June l7,--In q
pitched battle between the police
and strikebreakers brought here by
the Gulf and Ship Island railroad,
Saturday morning, +. G. Trgg, Of
Detroit. an alleged strikebreaker,
was shot and killed
The affray occurred near a pas
senger train company officials were
trying to start for Jackson.
Early yesterday morning strikers
dynamited the water tank and pump
ing station at Saratoga, 50 miles
south Of Jackson. Two bridges near
Saratoga were also burned
II win be impossible TO operate
trains until these bridges and the
pumping station have been restored
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
Infant Buried Here.

The body of little Annie Olivia
Leigh,the year-old daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Beverly NJ. Leigh, who died
at the home of her parents in Mer-
idian last Wednesday morning, was
brought here for burial, having ar
rived over the Mobile and Ohio rail
road at noon Thursday.
Funeral services were held at the
residence of Capt. and Mrs. F. NJ.
Leigh, grand parents of the lit. e
girl, No. S24 North Seventh street,
at 4:S0 o'clock Thursday Afternoon.
having been conducted by Rev. " S.
Slack, rector Of st. Paul's Episcopal
church. Interment at Friendship
cemetery followed, Maj B. A. L;a-
coin, DR.. John Oliver. Mr.. W. F.
Leigh and Mr.. c. A. Williams having
officiated as pail bearers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
LOCAL e RMERs TO BE
COME .e)CKHoLDERS
IN orc NizATloN
COLUMBIl MAY
BE UEAB AR TIERS
Organization VIII Protect In
terest Of Growers Of Legume
in This Section.

Hay growers of Lowudes county
met at the Chamber of Commerce
Saturday afternoon for the purpose
Of considering the question Of join
ing the Southern Hay Growers AS
sociatiou, which Is now in process Of
formation, and, after having listen
ed to several addresses by hay ex-
perts. acted favorably in the mat
ter, farmers present having sub
scrbed for thirty shares of stock in
the proposed organization. Thirty
shares Of stock had been subscribed
for at previous meeting. and the
action taken yesterday gives Lown-
des county growers of the legume
a total of sixty shares.
The meeting was presided over by
Mon. Walter + Stokes, Of Macon,
president Of the Mississippi Hay
Growers Association, who delivered
an excellent address, and other
speakefS were Prof j. f. Duggar,
who has\charge Of farm demonstra.
tion work\ at the Alabama Poly
techgcal Institute at Auburn, Prof,
f. n lloyd, who holds a similar po.
sition( the Mississippi A. and NJ
College Hon i. A. Robbins, of Tupe-
10, president Of, the Mississippi
Bankers Association, and Hon. I, j.
Locke, Jr., a promipent wholesale
grocer and hay merchant Of this
city.
The stockholders will hold meet
ing at Meridian early in July at
| which time organization will be per
fected and boardA of directors
elected. The directors AilI then meet
and besides electing a Manager VII
determine where the Aganizatiar
! will maintain headquartAs hlr
mingham, Meridian and Columbus
have been suggested, and oae Of
these cities will probably get the
main Office Of the organization
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS To
HAVE CARDS SHOWING GRADES
CERTIFICATES MUST BE DIS.
PLAYED IN EVERY PLACE
SERVING FOOD.

DR.. w. C. Brewer, health officer
of Lowndes county, is in receipt of
a communication from Dr. Willis
Valley, chief sanitary Inspector Of
the Mississippi Board of Health, in
which he states that the board has
adopted an order providing that all
hotels, restaurants, lunch stands
and other places where food is
served to the public must display
certificates showing the grades of
the establishments. as fixed by the
State Board of Health.
These grades are to be determin-
ed by reports submitted by health
officers in the various contests
throughout the state, VINO are re-
quirred by law to make quarterly
inspections of all places where food
is served and to report their find,
ings to the Board of Health. The
next quarterly inspection will be
made July /, and the first certifi.
Gates, which will be based on re-
ports submitted by the different
health officers, will be issued a;
soon as these report can be exam
ined and checked up.
DR.. Valley also states in his let
ter that the winners in the clear
town contest recently conducted
under the auspices of the Stat,
Board of Health will be announce,
as soon as the work of inspection i
completed, which will be about tn,
/ first of July.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
WILSON AND MARSHALL ARE
NOMINATED BY ACCLAMAI|ON
williams HIGHLY H0h0REO
HY THE STATE DELEGATION
sINIoR SENATOR MADE CHAIR.
MAN or THE COMMITTEE ON
RESOLUTIONS.

Hon. John Sharp Williams, senior
Senator from Mississippi, was high
ly honored by the state delegation
at the National Democratic Conven-
ton in St. Louis, having been placed
on the resolution committee, which
is the most important Of several
committees. Hon. b. II. Wells, of
jackson. was elected chairman of
the committee, having defeated
Gov. Bilbo, who, was placed in nom
nation, by a vote of l3 to 5, and
Hon. George II. Hill, Of Tupelo, was
elected secretary. Hon. NJ. S. Con-
ner, speaker of the lower house of
the Legislature was placed on the
committee to notify President Will
son Of his nomination. Former Rep
resentative L. J. Bowers was named
as a member of the committee to
notify Vice-President Marshall Of
his nomination and Gov. Blbo was
given a place on the organization
committee.
The deliberations of the delegation
were harmonious. AS a member of
the committee on resolutions Sena-
tor Williams insisted upon the
strongest possible expression as to
Amerieanism. The chairman of this
committee is Senator Stone of Mis-
souri,, who is chairman of the Senate
committee on foreign relations.
Members of the Mississippi dele
cations were:
Delegates-at-Large-James X. Var
daman, Theodore G. Bilbo, J. S. Will
liams, viii Ward Ben Humphries,
Pat Henry, O, G. Johnson and Earl
Brewer.
District Delegates-W. W. Me-
gfu0ef, George II. fl11I, first; J. W.
Barbee, Jr., c. Lee Crum, second
R. c. McBee, Walter Sellers, Jr.,
third; j. Lee Seawright, Icey W.
Day, fourth; s. H. Terril, j. Willis,
fifth; E. ]. Bowers, M. S. Conner,
sixth; I. Brady, Jr., r. S. Jackson,
seventh; B. Fl. Wells, f. L. Brien,
Eighth.
Alternates-Dr f. X. Underwood,
w. H. Kier, Travis H, Taylor, N r.
Sledge, H. H. Casteel, w. P. Moore,
Frank Robertson, James A Blount,
j. A. Clerk, w. A. Ellis, n A. Me
Intosh, Leopold Locke, DR., |. l..
Parson, Cal MeGee, L. NJ. Burk, and
R. l.. Dent.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
Bilbo in Biloxi.

Biloxi, June 17.--Attorney Chas.
L. Rushing, of this city, has received
a letter from Gov Theodore G.
Bilbo saying he will come to Biloxi
with his family on July 25, at the
close Of the state encampment of the
Mississippi National Guard, and
will remain here until late inSeptem-
ber. Politicians predict that Gov. Bill
bo's move to Biloxi will be for po-
litieal reasons, as they claim there
is a probability that he may seek to
represent this district in Congress
two years hence.
Gov. Bilbo Is resident of the
Sixth Congressional District, but by
making Biloxi his summer capital it
is pointed out that he will have a
better opportunity to lay his plans
to go to Congress two years from the
next congressional primary in Au-
gust. Congressman B. p Harrison
incumbent in Congress, resides near
Biloxi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
Master II. L. Whitfield. Jr., Buried.

Funeral services for Master Henry
Louis Whitfield, Jr, the 7-yea Oil
son of President II. l.. Whitfield, Of
the Industrial Institute and College,
and mrs. Whitfield, who died We'd
nesray afternoon, were held at the
family residence, No. 1917 College
street, at $3.50 o'clock Thursday
morning. DR.. J. L. vipperman, pas
tor of the First Baptist church, was
the officiating clergyman. and inter-
ment at Friendship cemetery follow
ed the services at the house.
President and Mrs. Whitfield
have the heartfelt sympathy of
countless friends in the death OF
their son. who was bright and
manly little fellow and who was
loved by all who knew him.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

Or Murdock Equen, who recently
Graduated in medicine from Emory
University, win leave Tuesday for
New York yia steamship from Sa-
vannah. On July he whl enter the
Long Island Hospital. which is under
the management Of Harvard Univer-
sity
Our best wishes attend our Colum-
bus boys, many Of whom have at
tainad aminence in the world Of
science. and we predict for our
y0unG friend success in his chosen
profession
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
SUFFRAGE PLANK
GOES IN PLATFORM
DEMOCRATS RECOMMEND
FRANCHISE BE EXTEND
ED WOMEN.
STATES, HOWEVER,
FINAL ARBlTERS
Plank Meets With Fierce OPP
position on Part Of Gov. Fer
guson of Texas.

st. Louis. Mo, June lG.-By a
vote of Sss l-2 to lSl l-2, the
Democratic convention rejected the
minority report TO eliminate the
suffrage plank from the Democrat
ic campaign platform and moment
later adopted the full platform by
acclamation.
Declaring that women should
perform the functions for which
God Almighty intended her" and
that the Democratic party ought to
act honestly and fairly" with the
people and not surrender prlnci-
Piles to gain a little political advan-
age" Governor Ferguson, of Texas,
precipitated lively fight on the
convention floor when the suffrage
plank was reached in the Democrat
ic platform.
Mingled misses and cheers greet
ed the speaker.
Senator Stone, replying to the
governor, said the latter 'made 4
man of straw and then demolished
it."
The discussion hinged on the
question of whether the woman suf-
frage plank violated Democrary's
time-honored upholding of states
rights.
Senator Pittman vigorously de-
Tended "woman's rights" and en-
dorsed the plank as it came from
the committee. There were cries Of
shut up" and vote, vote" bur
- tsas ss, ts,sa~ .s1-- ;. ,Atdfess.
Senator Walsh made the last
address supporting the majority
report Louisiana's delegation voted
8 "yes," II mo" on the adoption
of the minority report on suffrage.
Mississippi voted 20 mo" on the
adoption of the minority report.
The plank to which objection was
made, read as follows;
1--WE recommend the extension of
the franchise to the women of the
country by the states upon the
same terms as to men"
The resolutions committee of the
Democratic convention after almost
"a hours deliberation, finished its
draft of the platform at 8 O'Clock
today and authorized Chairman
Stone to present it to the conven-
ton.
The plank on Americanism con-
demned the activities of all per.
sons, groups and organizations in
the United States that conspire ia
advance the interests Of a foreig,
rower.
Thorough preparedness on lanl
ana sea against unexpected invasion
and the joining of the United State:
with other nations to assist the
world in securing settled peace anc
| Justice We're also urged.
On the Mexican question the plat
form asserted that American troop,
should remain in Mexico until Tbs
restoration of law and order ther.
and accaptc that iYtaryantioY fc tra
,olting" to the people of the United
States,
Other planks declared for tn,
principle of suffrage, but lef, It
adoption or rejection to the indv
icual states; for a merchant marine
good roads, conservation and no
proved conditions for the farmer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

BY his efficient work and past
record, Hon. j N. Stuckey, who for
several years has been state
commander for the Maecabees in
Mississippi has been appointed BY
State Supreme Officer d. p Markey.
of Detroit. Mich. as state commander
also for Alabama. Mr. Stuckey, who
is a hustler, has already taken up his
work in the adjoining state IN addi-
ton to looking after his business in
Mississippi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

The management of the Columbus
Railway, Light and Power Company
have arranged to have public dane
ing at Lake Park each Tuesday aud
Friday evenings, beginning this
week. Special cars will leave he
business section at 8 p. m. and ID
g. m, and will return at midnight
and / o'clock. Music will be fer
niehed by the Princess Theatre or-
cheStra end no admission TO the
park lavillion will be charged
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
Dance Postponed.

The preparedness" dance which
was to have been given at Lake
Park Tuesday evening by the mem
bers of the Columbus Riflemen. has
been postponed until Friday night.
They expect to make this one Of the
largest and most enjoyable dances
ever given at Lake Park.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
EVERYTHING IN READI.
NESS FOR LAUNCHING
or NEW LEAGUE.
PROSPECTS LOOK
UNUSUALLY GOOD
Columbus has Crack.a-Jaek
Team, and Hopes to Win
Pennant.

Tomorrow will mark the formal
oneninr Of the newly organized
Northeast Mississippi Baseball
League, and fans not only IN Co
lcmbus but throughout the circuit
are looking forward to season
characterized by both pleasure and
prosperity
The circuit is composed Of four
towns. Columbus, Tupelo, Aber-
deem and West Point, and in ar
ranging the schedule Columbus was
given one Of the opening games,
West Point being scheduled to
play here tomorrow afternoon,
while Tupelo and Aberdeen will
play in the latter town.
Larry Fucieh, who formerly man
aged the Austin club in the Texas
League, has been engaged to pilot
the local aggregation, and has se-
cured some good players. One Of the
star players signed by Ma'ager
Fucich is Harry Truehard, a crack-a-
Jack twirler who for some time with
the Katy" League and who has
also played in New Orleans and
other large cities, Truchard will do
most Of the heaving, while the
principal receiver will be Buck
Stapleton, who has had extended ex-
ncrience in the Texas League and
other fast company Another player
Of recognized ability who has at
tached his signature to q local con-
tract is Chuck" Lusk. who will
play third base, Lnsk plsyed with
Jackson Tenn., last year, and has
also had extended experience with
other teams.
Every thing is in readiness for
K the opening game here tomorrow
I afternoon. The Lake Park grounds
which win be the scene not only of
tomatrow's contest but of every
rame\payed here this season, has
bep thoroughly cleaned up and ov-
/ .rhauled and grounds, grandstand
land blcachers are In first class
shape The management Of the CO..
umbus Railway, Light and Power
Company has agreed to maintain a
regular service to and from the
park. and there will be plenty If
cars to accomodate\ all patrons
The engagement (which begins
tomorrow is for threA days pro-
vd.ng for games on Monday ru"s-
lav and Wednesday afteN Moons, af-
ter which Columbus will gAto West
Point for a series Of similar\ dura-
tion in that town
The tentative lineup for the game
tomorrow afternoon follows ptoA-
err, Truchard or Smith; catcher
Stapleton; first base. Cunningham or
Tart; second base, Land; short stop
/ Newton; third base. Lusk; Iett
field, Fucich; center field, Boyd,
right field, Smith or Truchard.
The lineup, however, may be
changed, as there are several players
I on the eligible list, and some whose
names are not mentioned above may
be seen in the game tomorrow.
The West Point brass band will
come over to furnish music for the
game tomorrow afternoon, which
. will be umpred by r. f shelton, OF
Paris. Texas, one Of the men en-
q gaeed by President Flynn to referee
p the games which are 70 be played on
the circuit throughout the season
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

Miss Maria Smith who is in charge
of the local Office Of the Western I'm
ion Telegraph Company, has been
spending the weekend in Meridian,
where she attended a meeting Of the
managers of the w. L. T. c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

Mrs. NJ. S. Gilmer, Of Jackson,
Tenn, is visiting in the Sessum's
home in North Columbus. She was
called here by the illness Of Master
Walter Palmer, who was reported
better yesterday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

Senator w. P. Stribling, Hon. r.
NJ. Holmes and Hon. O. W. Storey
have returned from ST. Louis, where
they spent several days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18
Christian Church Service.


Preaching at II a. m. and 7.ij p,
m Morning subject: Thing That
Make a Church Weak"
Evening subject: MANS Creates.
Discovery" All cordially invited
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

If you are going to travel see
our bargains in trunks and suit
cases June Sale" Lipsey and
Chapsky.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

Every item in our store greatly
reduced during our June Sale-now
going on. Lipsey and Chapsky
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-18

Lipsey and Chapsky's June Sale
is now on. cs0.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-03-06
Ths Lure Of an AppropriatiOn.

There Is no mistaking the political genius
which fashioned the bill making a preliminary
draft OF s25.000,000 on the national treasury
70 be distributed among the states in aid OF good
roads The bill passed the house OF representa-
tives by the whooping vote OF PSI to 81. That
II failed to receive unanimous vote Is no dis
credit to the author. No appropriation bill has
appeared In congress In recent times more COM
pletely appealing to the statesmanship Of the
main chance. so-called pork" bills, ranging
from rivers and harbors to the omnibus post
office building bills were necessarily limited In
their benefits. and for that reason too often
provoked fierce opposition and embarrassing
criticism. The good roads bill overtops all
measures OF the discredlted class In its nation
wide reach and magnificent possibilities for
bringing home the bacon"
The title of the bill reads: ITO provide
that the secretary Of agriculture, on behalf OF
the United States shall. in certain cases aid the
states In the construction and maintenance Of
rural post roads" Three methods OF dis
tributing the fund among the states are pro-
vided. As a starter, lump sum Of $4,000
goes TO each state. Tho balance is split in two.
one-half 10 be distributed among the states in
proportion TO population the other half on the
basis Of mileage OF rural free delivery and star
mail routes.
The indicated distribution OF the fund show
that five states would each receive over $1,000
eoo New York heading the list, with s1.6s4,-
900. In the west. 1owa's share Is ts41.7&O;
Kansas, t747.6bs; South Dakota, s33T,40s;
wyoming. t12S,170 and Nebraska, sbl4,sS4.
Before a state gets look at the money the bill
provides that state highway supervision shall
be established and maintained The chances Of
state passing up the money on this account are
remote.