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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
Why Is the sun Hot?

If We could build up solid column
OF ice from the earth to the sun. two
miles and a half In diameter. span
ming the intervening distance OF mne-
ty-three million miles. and If the sun
should concentrate his entire power
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-27
Another Rich
Woman Cured
Rhuematism

Mrs. Polite woodsd
South Second street. wi
with rheumatism for sis
was SO bad she couldn'
house work. She tried
remedies. but II gradual
worse. Mrs. Woodson ri
she is using 6he second
tie of Goose Grease. and
doing her washing and
work. I have never IA
thing to do me as mu1
since l first felt rheuma3
Mr.. Norman, the STAT
sentative of the Goose 3
Company. who Is now
mond, says there was
$4,000 worth of Goose
sold In the state last vi
he has never found q
that used it that was not
IL.
II 1t helped o.o0o Il
will certainly help you.
a trial. only 25c, and guS
BY all druggists.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
SELECTION Of HIGH
SCHOOL SITE DELAYED
BOND BUYERS MAKING IN
QUIRY INTO LEGALITY
OF ELECTION.

Architect p. j. Krouse of Merid-
ian, who on May 3 was awarded the
contract to draw plans for the new
$4,000 high school building which
is to be erected here, gas in the city
yesterday, but stated that he has
not as yet commenced work on the
plans, as the site Is stiil to be select
ed, and this must be done before the
structure can be intelligently plan.
ned
The school bonds were sold to
the Interstate Trust and Banking
Company, of New Orleans, and at
torneys for the company are now
making the necessary inquiries to
assure themselves that all require
ments have been complied with aod
chat the bond issue is in every re-
spect legal. While city officials feel
confident that moi inaccuracies will
be found, they must nevertheless
await the final decision of the at
attorneys, and it will probably be
several weeks before any action in
the matter is taken.
Nearly dozen sites have been
offered, and final action Of the
council in making selection is be-
ing awaited with interest.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

DIR. w. f. Krone, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Krone, Of this city, has
completed his course in the School
of Medicine at Tulane University in
New Orleans, and invitations TO at
tend commencement exercises at
this big institution on June 7th have
been received here by many OF his
friends.
DR.. Krone graduated here several
years ago from the Franklin Acade-
my and later attended the Universe
ty Of Mississippi. For the past two
years he has been at Tulane and has
completed his course with highest
honors, being among a few Of the
graduates who won places as in
ternes. The Commercial joins his
numerous friends here in extending
to him congratulations upon the sue.
cess that he has already made, and
predicts for him a bright future.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
NEGRO NORMAL To Be HELD
IN COLUMBUS NEXT MONTH
WILL OPEN JULY IL, AND CON.
TINUE FOR TERM OF SIX
WEEKS.

Announcement is made that
summer school for negroes will open
at Union Academy in this city Mon
day, July II, and continue in sss-
sion six weeks.
The school will be directed by
Prof. II. G. McGowan, who has
charge of the horticultural depart
ment at the Mississippi Industrial
Institute and College, who will be
assisted by competent faculty.
the members Of which have not yet
been selected.
A full course of instruction in
compliance with the new school laws
of the state will be given, and spe-
cial effort will be made to prepare
young negroes who have decided TO
become teachers to take up their
work in an intelligent manner when
the schools open next fall. 1t is ex-
pected that about 200 teachers and
embryonic teachers will attend the
normal
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
HARDING SAYS WILSON
IS GAINING STRENGTH
MEMBERS OF FEDERAL RE-
SERVE BOARD GIVES INTER
VIEW IN BIRMINGHAM.

In an interview given out during
recent visit to his former home in
Birmingham, Hon.W. P. G. Harding,
member of the Federal Reserve
Board, after denying the rumor
that he intended to resign his pres
ent position and enter the race for
.goger4oT bl Alabama tse .ys..4s
hence, made the following statement
regarding President Wilson's
strength and his chance for re-elec-
ton next fall
president Wilson has gained
strength throughout the country
within the past few MONTHS" de-
clared Mr. Harding, "Hs election
now seems to be practically assur-
ed, barring some unforeseen difficulty
which cannot now be forecasted.
The manner in which the President
upheld the honor and dignity If the
nation in his controversy with Ger
many on the submarine issue and
his final triumph in this matter
when Germany acceded to his every
contention, has served to add to his
hold on the American people. The
people of the country appreciate
his ability and they are grateful for
se manner in which he has solved
some of the most trying problems
which have ever confronted pres
ident.
Regarding the candidate who
will be named by the Republicans,
the best opinion in Washington
seems to be divided between Justice
Hughes and Roosevelt. OF course,
the Republicans are in a peculiar
situation and it is impossible for
anyone to state with any degree of
certainty who will be selected to
oppose Wilson. Their main Difficult
ty is in finding someone they think
can beat the President and | am Of
the opinion that no matter who may
be chosen, they are doomed to fail.
ure"
Mr.. Harding stated that he could
not discuss the turn taken by the
Mexican situation following the re-
ceipt of the note from Carranza de.
iaanding the withdrawal of Ameri.
can troops. II am not familiar
enough with the changes of the last
few days to vouchsafe an opinion,
declared Mr.. Harding. However, |
am confident that President Wilson
will handle this question with the
same diplomatic skill which has
marked his action in all foreign con.
troversies during his administration
| do not expect him to take any s.eI
which will sacrifice the honor Of the
country. We have been confronted
with many situations during th'
past few years which were far mor'
delicate than the present one and OIL
each occasion we have come GU
with honor. We shall doubtless DE-
the same this time"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

New York, June 3.--Every point
in the demands made by the four
leading organizations of railroad
employees upon virtually all the
rail lines of the United States for
basic eight hour day, will be sharply
contested, it became apparent here
at the second conference between
the 19 officials representing the
roads and the delegates of the labor
organizations. Acting as spokesman
for his associates A. B. Garretson,
president Of the Order of Railway
Conductors read into the record the
formal request for ap eight hour day
and the supplementary demands of
the people.
AS each clause was read, Elisha
Lee, chairman of the railroad com
mittee, and his associates, asked
questions designing to bring out its
meaning. There were several sharp
disputes regarding present working
conditions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
Fined for Stealing Pistol.

Roland Gather, young negro
who has been holding a position as
elevator boy for local business
concern, took possession of pistol
belonging to prominent citizen
the past week, and after taking a
joy ride to West Point returned to
this city. In the meantime, however
he pawned the revolver which he
stole, and it was in this way that
Chief of Police Morton found him
to be the guilty party. Gather was
given a hearing before Justice of
the Peace Cummings yesterday
morning, and sentenced to pay a
fine of $25 and serve sixty days.
The case was appealed.
Jeff Evans, another negro
boy, was also given hearing he
fore Mr.. Cummings yesterday morn.
ing on a charge of stealing a gun
from Robert Mann, Jr., and wa.
given thirty days and costs He wa,
also sentenced to serve thirty day
and ray cost on charge of dis
turl ire the peace in Bailey Town
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
MEETING HELD THURSDAY
TO DISCUSS FORMATION
OF ASSOCIATION.
COLUMBUS MAY
BE HEADQUARTERS
City is in Center OF Territory,
and May Secure Main Office
of Organization.

For the purpose of considering
plans to form an association to
promote and conserve their interests
farmers from various counties in
East Mississippi who are extensive
producers of hay met in West Point
Thursday, and steering committee
consisting of seven members were
appointed to look into the matter
thoroughly and formulate plans for
permanent organization.
The production of hay in this sec
ton has grown so rapidly during
the past few years that producers of
the legume feel the need of strong
organization to protect their inter-
ests, and the first plan proposed was
to incorporate under the laws of
Alabama, and establish headquar-
ters in Birmingham, with compe-
tent man in charge as manager
whose duty it would be to sell the
products of members and look after
their interests generally. Some of
the largest growers think, however,
that as Columbus is the center of
activities for the territory affected
the proposed association should es-
tablish and maintain headquarters
in this city, and are now working
with that end in view.
The steering committee, which
was appointed by Hon. w. f. Stokes
of Macon, president of the Missis-
sippi Hay Growers Association,
who presided over the meeting, is
composed of the following gentle
men MlsA4s. ". C. Daasss, Co,U-...
bus; S. l.. Beach, Tibbee; w. Z.
Stokes, Macon; w. T. Donelson,
'Slrong's Station; George Phelps
Okolona; VIM. Roberts, Tupelo
Prof. F. T. Brunson, Starkville.
Lowndes county hay growers who
attended the meeting were: Messrs
Carey Cooke, C. W. Evans, VIM,
Simpson, w. C. Banks, N. d. Guer-
~, A. Z. Herring, Jr., and John b.
Sale. Mr.. j. G, Weatherly, secretary
Of the local Chamber of Commerce
and Mr.. w. II. Carter, former secfe-
tary Of the same organization, were
alos present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
Funeral of Hamilton Hardy.

Funeral services over the remains
of Mr.. Hamilton Hardy, the twenty
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. T.. G..
Hardy, who died late last Wednes-
day afternoon at his home in the
prairie were held Friday afternoon
being conducted by Rev. W. V.
trltlson, and interment took place
at jennings cemetery. The pail
bearers were his three brothers,
Messrs. Allison, Edward and Eu-
gene Hardy, and three cousins, Mes
srs. Bailey, Robert and Harris Har-
dy.
The young man had been in bad
health for some time past He re-
tired about 10 O'Clock Wednesday
night, and when one of his relatives
went to awaken him the following
morning it was found that he had
passed away. The Commercial joins
the many friends of the heartbrok-
en- parents in extending to them
deepest sympathy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST
GATHERED HERE AND THERE
GIsT OF NEWS FROM OVER
THE COUNTRY GIVEN IN A
BRIEF FORM.

President Wilson, marching on
foot. will lead the preraredness
parade in Washington on Flag Day,
June IA. Afterwards he will review
the procession and deliver Flag
Day address to the marchers. When
asked by committee to view the
parade, tine President replied en-
Enthusiastically that he not only would
review it but would march in it. The
President also promised that is pos
sibIe he would give permission for
government employees in Washing
ton to march.
More than 10000 persons were
killed and injured in the United
States by accidents during the
three months ending September 80,
last The Interstate Commerce Com
mission figures made public Thurs
day show 1881 of this number were
killed and 43,51S injured. This is a
net decrease of PIT in the number
killed and 1897 injured as compar-
ed with the corresponding quarter
of the year before,
Steamship service to Nome, the
most northerly citY in the world,
which has been isolated since last
October, was resumed the past week
with the sailing of the steamship
Umatilla from Seattle, Washington
As a special indueement to con
tractors to speed the completion of
warships, the House last week wrote
into the navy bill an amendment
permitting the navy secretary
to offer bonuses of 20 per cent
to contractors completing the work
in the specified time limit.
Phenomenal cold for this time of
the year prevails throughout Russia
Street cars have been stopped by
snow at Kazan. The temperature al
Nizhni, Novgored, is at the freezing
point.
The House has approved the ap
preparation of s6,000.000 for equip
ping the Norfolk, Charleston, New
Orleans, Puget Sound, Portsmouth
and Philadelphia navy yards tC
build battleships.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

London, June 2-Geramny APP
parently was the victor in what may
prove the greatest naval battle in
the worlds history. so far as details
have been made public of the meet
ing of the German and French
fleets off the west coast of Dem
mark on Wednesday. At least three
British battle cruisers and eight tor
pedo boats, and the German battle
ship Pommern and two small Ger
man cruisers and number Of tor
pedo boats were sunk in the en-
gagement, which lasted far into the
night.
Great Britain admits the loss Of
battle cruisers and cruisers with a
tonnage of li4.6i0--represented
by the battle cruisers Queen Mary,
interchangeable and Inyincible and
the cruisers Defence, Black Prince
and Warrior. Germany's losses, ac-
cordng to the Berlin admiralty, in
addition to the Pommern, were ths
Wiesbaden and Fraunlob, small
cruisers, and several torpedo boats.
The text of the admiralty state
ment follows:
"0n the afternoon Of Wednesday
the 31st Of May, naval engage
ment took place off the coast Of Jut-
land. The British ships on which the
brunt of the fighting fell were the
battle cruiser fleet and some cruis-
ers and light cruisers, supported by
four fast battleships. The German
battle fleet aided by the low visibili-
| ty, avoided a prolonged action with
our main forces, AS soon as they
appeared on the scene the enemy
returned to port, though not before
receiving severe damage from our
battle ships.
"The battle cruisers Queen Mary,
interchangeable and lnvincible and
the cruisers Defense and Black
Prince were sunk. The Warrior was
disabled and after being towed for
some time had to be abandoned by
her crew. II is also known that the
destroyers Tipperary, Turbulent,
Fortune. Sparrow and Ardent were
lost and six others are yet unac-
counted for. No British battleships
or light cruisers were sunk.
"The enemy's losses were serious,
AT least one battle cruiser was de-
stroyed and one was severely dam
aged. One battleship is reported to
have been sunk by our destroyers-
During the night attack two light
cruisers were disabled and probably
sunk. The exact number of enemy
destroyers disposed Of during the
action cannot be ascertained with
any certainty, bat must have been
large"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
SECRETARY wEATHERLY
OF CIVIC CHAMBER BE-
GINS MOVEMENT.
LIGHT COMPANY
SUBMITS OFFER
Matter Will be Submitted to
City Council at Regular
Meeting Tuesday Night.

Mr.. j. G. Weatherly the enter
prising secretary of the local cham
ber of Commerce, is endeavoring to
secure White Way for Columbus,
and has obtained what he considers
"a liberal proposition from the Co
lumbus Railway, Light and Power
Company for the installation of the
system and the furnishing of cur
rent therefor.
The proposition submitted by the
Columbus Railway, Light and Power
Company provides that property
tclders or tenants install the col
umns and globes and the city pay 5c
per kilowatt hour for current. The
columns are to be placed rs feet
apart and lights are to burn until
IL o'clock each night. The company
agrees to install the system free
placing the wires in underground
conduits and to keep it in thorough
repair, renewing the globes as often
as necessary and repainting the col
umns once each year.
The company asks the city to
guarantee payments for the lights
and that contract extending oven
period of ten years be entered
into. There is some difference as tc
whether the municipality should
divide the expense of the White
Way system with property owners
and tenants, and this feature will be
discussed and threshed out Tuesday
night, when committee from the
Chamber of Comerce will 20 before
thS c.tS rsxa>.I AAd .sA ,lls4. az
proposition Of the lighting company
be taken up and favorably eonsid-
cred.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
Summer Normal Starts Soon.

Agricultural College, Miss, June
S.--With the registrations as just
reported by Registrar Hugh Critz,
rapidly nearing the 800 mark three
days before the opening of the
school, and other applications com
ing in by mail, the Mississippi A. &
NJ College is in hustle of prepar-
alton for the reception of the larg-
est summer normal attendance in
the history Of the institution. All
necessary arrangements have been
completed to take care OF at least
1000 students.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
TROOPS DISTRIBUTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
AGREEMENT.
SMALL SQUAD IN
SEVERAL PLACES
Department Receives News OF
Renewed Activities of Gen.
Zapata.

Washington, June despite
the threatening tone of General
Carranza's last note, his military
forces in Chihuahua state are being
disposed in general accord with the
plan disclosed by Gen. Obregon dur
ing his conference at III Paso with
Gems. Scott and Funston. This was
shown today when Gen. Funston
sent word that 10000 Carranza sol
ders mobilized within the last few
days at Chihuahua City and had
been spread over the region
not controlled by Gen. Pershing's
column in a way to carry out an acA
tive pursuit of bandits.
The distribution of Carranza
forces is given by Gen. Funston as
follows: 1000 infantry at Chihua-
hua City, 1000 at Ojinaga, 1000
south of chihuahua City, 5000 in
the vicinity Of MADEIRA, and the re-
mainder divided into smaller com
mands, being disposed over the ter
ritory described and into the Big
Bend country.
Army officers who studied the
Mexican troop disposition as report
ed by Gen. Funston said they APP
peared to be in accord with a plan
to police the country and did not
indicate the preparation Of an un-
friendly act toward Gen. Pershing's
force. The Mexicans have been for
the most part distributed in small
commands to police definite sec
tionf So far there has been nothing
10 show that military preparations
for an attempt to drive out the
Americans have been set in motion
On the other hand reliable infor-
nation has been received in official
qurters that all Of Carranza's adj
visers stand solidly behind him in
the expressions Of his note.
News of renewed activity by Ia
pata followers in Southern Mexico
officially reported today to the
state department may change the
military dispositions of the Mexican
troops in Chihuahua If the situation
is as serious as indicated Gen.
Obregon may be compelled to recall
some of his forces in the north. 1t
has been stated, but without specific
authority, that $4,000 men were be
ing concentrated in the north Of
ficial reports have placed the mum.
ber at 10000 AT any rate, officer.
here think large enough portion Of
Carranza's available forces have
been moved north TO weaken his
control over the southern bandit
areas.
1t is known that officials feel that
the purposes OF the United States
have been stated over and over
again in language that would bear
NO mlsconstruction. They al<1 feel
tia: the good faith of thoss statp.
ments have been demonstrated on
so many occasions that they cannot
be questioned seriously. Their atti-
tude in this connection may be re-
Elected in the American reply.
Gen Trevino, commanding al
chihuahua City has given order:
that all foreigners be treated with
consideration, and that any soldier
guilty Of mistreating an American
or other foreigner will be summar,
ily dealt with.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
Supervisors to Meet.

The regular monthly meeting of
the board of supervisors of Lown-
des county win be held beginning
tomorrow morning. Quite number
of important matters will be
brought up. Besides awarding many
bridge contracts, the board will
name commissioner for district 4
to succeed the late s. r. Potts.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
Service. at Second Baptist Church.


The revival meeting at the Second
Baptist church is still in progress
and will continue until the middle
of the week.
Much enthusiasm and interest has
been aroused at the meetings, which
have proven very profitable, quite
a number of additions to the church
having been made.
There will be three services today
The morning service will occur al
the usual hour, IL o'clock, and in
the afternoon special service will
be held when Rev. j. w. Hickerson
who is conducting the services, will
speak on "An Old Fashioned Home.
The evening services will begin
promptly at 7:45 o'clock A cordial
invitation is extended to all to at.
tend these services.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

From adviees thus far received, it
would appear that the greatest nav
al battle of history has occurred.
Never before have two naval forces
of such magnitude as the British and
German high sea fleets engaged in
combat. But apparently the battle
was not fought out to a point to de-
termine mastery of the seas, for the
losses,a serious as they are reported
to have been, will not vitality impair
the strength Of either fleet.
The battle scene was on the cas-
tern waters of the North Sea. 1t IS
probable that the German fleet was
on one of the excursions into the
North Sea which it has taken from
time to time during the war, and
met, whether or not by design, with
the British fleet.
News of the engagement was held
baeA b. the British eensors. posi-
bly, pending the return nome Of tie
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
June Sale at Leieh's.

The annual June Sale of X. E.
Leigh viii begin tomorrow morning,
and in his advertisement in this is
sue many wonderful bargains are
offered. This big store has recently
received large shipment of goods
which will be placed on sale this
week. Read his ad in tbs issue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

Mr.. Joseph Dickson, editor of the
Lakeland, Fla, Daily Tribune. spent
several days Of the past week in the
city as the guest of Mr.. Thomas
Keith, editor of the Columbus Ad-
vertiser. Although more than 20
years old. Mr.. Dickson is still hale
and hearty and is generally reeog-
nized as one Of the most vigorous
editorial writer's in the Peninsula
state.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

Mr. r. p Barnard, who FOR some
time past has held the place as lin
otype operator at the Keith Printins
Company, left yesterday for Colum-
bia, s. c., where he goes to accept a
position.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04
Clearance Sale AT Boards.

A big sensational June Clearance
sale will be inaugurated at w. G..
Boards Inc, Monday morning when
tdey viii place ladies' suits and
dresses on sale at half price. Your
attention is called to their attractive
advertisement on the last page.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

DIR. and Mrs. W. H. McCracken
and children returned today to their
home at Alligator, Miss. after a
pleasant visit to their sisters, Mrs.
Bessie Baxter and Mrs. R. F. Wea-
yer. They were accompanied home
by Misses Inez and Elizabeth Bax-
ter.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-04

Mrs c. A. Eubanks feaves tomor-
row for Helena. Ark. where she will
spend a month with DR.. and Mrs.
Morris Henry. She will later visit
relatives in Wabash, Ark, and in
Greenville.