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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
BRITISH. HOWEVER. RE
PORT PROGRESS iN
NEW TERRITORY
AUSTRIANS CLAIM
ENEMY REPULSED
Berlin Sentiment, However,
Indicates Confidence De.
spite Defeat.

London. Sent. s9 Steadily n,
British troops are pushing forward
toward the Peronne- Bapaume road
the main artery Immediately behinJ
the German lines north Of Combles
After taking 500 yards of reucbg
southwest Of Lesars, General Haig'
men made additional progress FL tb
capture Of 500 yards Of German
trenches east of Les Boeufs.
The British occupancy Of the ter
ritory between Tbiepyal and the An
ere is being contested strongly bv n,
Germans. A German counter attac,,
after the entry Of the British into
section of the Hessian trench result
ed m the forcing out of the holders
The section was rcgaiued later. how
ever, by the British. Heavy fiehtip,
also has occurred around the STUFF
redoubt.
Rain hampers operations on the
remainder Of the Anglo-Frencr
front north Of the Somme. accord.
ing to official statements. Paris men.
lions no activity after the advanc,
between Frecicourt and Morval Sail
ly, on the Peronne- Bapaume road.
There has been no great activit,
on any Of the other fronts except II
Pennsylvania, where the Austro-G,r
mans have repulsed the Rumanian
at Hermannstadt Vienna says th'
neutonic forces also have occupied
the heights east and southeast of tn,
town after violent fighting. The-5at
tie in this section, however, eontin
ues
The intense fighting in the regior
Of Korynitza, on the eastern from
in Russia appears to have ended, Ber
lin and Vienna say that the Russian
prisoners have increased to Al o.
ficers and 5000 men The force
under Prince Leopold Of Bavaria
here also took two cannon and ..
| machine guns. Berlin records th
repulse Of Russian advance nea
Goduzischki, and Petrograd claim
the defeat Of O German attack noa
Gukalov. Fighting continues in thu
| Carpathians, but there has been NJ
change in the battle lines.
In the Macedonia the entent
troops are resisting Bulgarian at
.acks. The Servians have checko0
four attacks against positions on th
| Kaimakcalan plateau and the Frenc
have withstood assaults along III
Broda river.
Crown Prince Rupprecht Of Bo
varia, commander Of the Germal
forces on the Somme front, and d.
Bethmann-Hollweg, the imperia
chancellor, declared that the effort
Of the French and British TO fore
a breach in the German lines on tn
| Somme have been fruitless.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

A meeting of the board Of direc-
tors Of the Chamber Of Commerce
will be held Monday morning at 9
O'Clock for the purpose Of making ar
rangements for the entertainment OF
the pathfinders of the Jackson Mill
tary highway, who are expected
Tuesday afternoon The people o.
Columbus will be notified by cir
culars Monday afternoon as 20 wha'
plans are made.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
Major Fontaine Here.

Maj. Lamar Fontane, Of Lyon
Miss. spent Friday and Saturday in
Columbus the guest Of Mr. F. r
Simms Major Fontaine is q veteran
Of the Confederate army and is not
cd not only as a soldier, but as "
civil engineer and a polished reean-
teur. He is exceedingly gifted as 2
conversationalist. and while here re,
valed many Of his friends with inter
esting accounts Of bis various adven-
lures and experiences.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
Chnriaws Hold Meeting.

An important meeting Of the mem
hers Of the Choctaw Club was held
Thursday evening. being presided
over by the president, Mr.. Carroll
Hackelman. MIR. Oscar Burris, who
for some timen asst has made a most
efficient secretary, resigned, and Mr.
Tulian p Hopkins was named to sue
ceed him. A number OF business
matters were drought ~ for discus
sion Into in the evening smoker
was enjoyed
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
Meaning Of the Latin 'noariTtion on
Uncle SANS Paper Money,

Meaning Of The latin 'naorirtion on
Uncle Sans Paper monay,
Many persons and even those silh 2
rudimeutary or fair acpuaint-aec with
the Latin language, dnl hardship IA
translatlng the Latin thar Is on the
dollar bill as well as ON an denomua
tions of currency issued by the Uuijed
States. This Latin r. in the great cir
Gle Of the@se1f Of the treasury % thc
United States and that seal Is near the
middle OF the right hand hal el the
bill The legend on the seal is The
saur. Amer Septent. siN," being an
abbreviation Of tie Latin lhcsari1
Americae Septentrionalis S-illun
meaning The seal Of the treasury of
North America
In addition to the Latin inscription
on the seal there are a number Of sym
bols on the seal. stars. q baiahce and
keys. The thirteen stars represent the
thirteen original colonies Justice. the
olind goddess holding the balance. has
always been faYorite with the de-
visers Of state seals. The FIRST design
submitted for The great seal of the
United States had this device in full,
but it was omitted entirely from the
one finally adopted The designers Of
our treasury seal rsed the balance
alone as an emblem Of Justice. Keys
in secular herahlry. have been used
from remote antiquity 70 denote Office.
/ Of state Washington Star
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
w. c. Dement, Killed.

Mr.. w. G. Dement,, Of Meridian. &
printer who two weeks ago was II
Columbus and worked several day
FOR the Commercial as compositor
was killed the past week when he fei
from freight train near Tupelo
Deceased was a son Of the lat
Chas. P. Dement,, of Meridian, ans
was well known here. Besides wifi,
he is survived by quite number o
other relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
psppes Valves.

The Inlet and exhaust valves on the
gasoline engine are called 'poppet
valves The valve Is continually pop
piug up and DOWN as the eam turns.
which may aeceUHt fnr the name pop
pct for THIS fspe ~ valve. However.
the word paafei probably IS corrup-
ton ol zoe name HrHfe. asil..sl ~ i...-
type ia England 90 account ct iis re-
salnblancr % tie popplug 4p and down
of the puppets ia the ol1 tine Punch
aud Irdy shows. New Yors Times
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

Mr.. Grady Eubanks, who has beer
spending the summer in Arkansas
o; ssed through Columbus last weel
en- route to Nashville, where he goef
TO -esume his studies at. Vanderbilt
He spent several days here with rel
atives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

Mr.. George F. MeCown and fam
lis, former Columbians, who for the
past two years have been residing il
Birmingham, have returned to Co
lumbus to live, having arrived in the
city Friday night. Mr. McCown vii
in the future hold a position at tha
Harris Hardware Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
Funeral Of Mr.. J. Nj. Wood.

The remains Of Mr. ]. NJ Wood
who died in Meridian, were brough
here for interment. funeral services
having been held last Monday after
noon. conducted by Rev. I. Nip
parman, pastor Of the First Baptist
Church, and Rev. w L. Duren, pas
tor of the First Methodist Church
Mr.. Wood was Confederate veteran
and was well known here. He Is sur
vivea by 2 number ~ relatives who
reside in this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

81 Louis, Sept 30. Cattle: Re
ceipts 900 including nine loads of
soufhern stock. Market steady. Ma
tive beef steer $3.50 to s11.. year
ling steers and hoifers ss.35 to
si0.55i southern steers IS 90 to So
Hngs Pereinfs 1900 Nafi,e /
Slender az 10 cenfa advance. Ton
prices Zoe with bulk Of sales from
go - s10 30
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

"Creation" the wonderful photo
drama, with its scientific, historica'
and Biblical features portrayed, boto
in moving and still pictures will b.
shown here this evening and tomor
row evening at the court house al
1880 o'clock. The pictures which are
shown free, were seen by larg.
crowds on Friday and SATURDAY
NIGHTS. The public is cordially in
vited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01
Fire Destroys Country Hon,e.

The pretty cottage of Mr.. Willie
Swoope, located at Plymouth. sever
miles northwest of Columbus, wa
destroyed by fire about 8.So o'e,oel
Friday evening, and all Of its furnish
ings were burned. No insurance wa
carried. The flames are supposed Z
have originated from defective flue
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

The members of the Christinn
church enjoyed a social meeting on
FRIDAY evening After an interest
ing program, delicious Refreshments
were served.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

Mr Wiley Johnston, 81 the A. &
II College. is pending the weekend
here with friends and relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

Mr. John Oliver left yesterday fol
Auburn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-01

Prof. McBeath has been i'll the past
week.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

with first-class cream, and we never
have any but homemade ice cream, 50
there!"
"Ah," said the doctor, "then in that
case 1t must be traces of thanatopsis
which see, and the evidence is con.
elusive that great deal of artificial
frappe has been used, nevertheless"
mo, thank you," said Uncle Greg
ory, II never eat ice cream because
it goes to my head and makes me cold
to my friends"
"Take this coffee, for instance"
chortled the doctor, juggling a spoon
full with the left hand and four Jumps
of sugar with the right. "Herein
you will find copper salts, iodide Of
chicory, four per cent solution Of
gladiolus, together with about q six
teenth of a grain of mocha to the cup
full"
mo, thank you," gasped Uncle
Gregory; II never drink coffee; it
gives me the hiccups."
After the dinner was over, Uncle
Gregory took me outside and whis-
pered: John, for the love Of q
blissful heaven, the next time you give
q dinner party cut out that bug doc.
tor, or let me wear ear NUTS !"
Peaches hasn't spoken a sensible
word since that bitter evening.
Can you blame her?
Copyright, 1916. by the Mcclure Eewspo-
per Syndicate.)
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
]. P. HEBERT GATHERS VALUABLE DATA
Summarizes the Advantages OF Morgan City as an Available
Site for Naval Station, Submarine or Aviation Bases
Facts are Presented in Clear ConsCiSe Manner

Morgan City is located on that
portion of the lower Atchafalya Riv-
err, known as Berwick Bay, has pop
ulation of $500 people "a complete
electric lighting system; municipal
filtration plant; with sewerage
and water system. 1t is in the center
of the Cypress timber belt of South
Louisiana, has three large saw-mills,
and other manufacturing industries,
located in, and adjacent to it; and is
close to the oil fields in this state and
Texas 1t is on the main line of the
Southern Pacific Railroad, and sur
rounding it is vacant lands of vary
ing acreage available for naval
yards, stations and aviation fields.
Attention is directed to the fact that
the Atchafalya River from this point
to its mouth, a distance of eighteen
miles, flows through an alluvial for
nation, and is free from submerged
or hidden reefs, rock, or lodges,
which might constitute peril to
navigation. The U. S. Coast and
Geodetic Charts show it's channel to
have depth varying from 80 to 140
feet, Swallowing as it passes into the
Atchafalaya Bay to % feet and to IL
feet, in the channel cut through
Point au Fer and connecting the
river with the Gulf of Mexico It's
depth at Morgan City, ranges from
80 feet in mid-stream, to &c feet, at
a distance from Is feet from the
docks, and a depth of 80 feet at the
docks on the water front of the City
below the railroad bridge.
While the depth of the channel
through Point au reef is shown on
the chart to be II feet, vessels draw
ing IA feet of water pass through.
This channel is 200 feet in width,
and has been taken over by the Fed
eral Government.
That portion Of the Atchafalaya
River on which Morgan City is situa-
ted, known as Berwick Bay, affords
a land locked harbor having a width
of a mile and length of practically
18 miles, with depth of Is feet of
water, free from all instructions.
The Commander of the U. S. S.
Wheeling" speaking at waterway
convention held here in 1918, COM
menting upon the trip of his ship up
the Atchafalya River to this port
said: Il believe that Morgan City
will have a great future as a port
Of trade. l had looked forward to
our trip to Morgan City with meas
ure of anxiety, for the Government
charts did not show how much water
in the channel of the Atchafalaya for
the navigation of a large war vessel.
But was agreeably surprised find
ing enough water the entire distance
to Morgan City, to float very much
larger vessel than that which l have
the honor to command" Postmaster
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
these things, because here, on

these things, because here, on
the elbow of the wing find traces of
calisthenic acid over the membranes"
mo, thank you," said Uncle Greg
DRY, II never eat turkey, it gives me
the heartburn" And the poor old
guy struck such note of hunger that
l wanted to throw that doctor out of
the window.
BY this time several others at the
table were becoming more of less i'm
pressed, and the dinner party was be-
ginning to assume the cheerful as
pect of meeting of martyrs an hour
before the arena opened.
"Please pass me some mashed po-
tatoes," whispered Uncle Gregory
after the pangs of hunger had beaten
him to the ropes.
Here we find" croaked the doc
tor, raising a forkful Of mashed po-
tatoes, there we find one of the most
evil effects of food adulteration. This
potato was grown in the fall of the
year 1889, but it has been washed in
"a uAA "olSA " 6AVO ~ AAC oPRSoA AhNC
of being modern, while it's eyes have
been treated with belladonna to make
them bright and snappy."
Uncle Gregory groaned pathetically.
and the rest Of us, out of politeness,
tried to look interested, but only sue
ceeded in looking seasick.
When the ice cream and cake were
brought on Doctor Smotherjoy drove
his spoon down deep into the choco-
late and vanilla mixed and said,
Here is pitiful illustration of what
dishonest tradesmen will do for
money. Here we find that some Of
this ice cream was pale originally.
but it was treated with aniline dye to
give it this chocolate effect, and then
baked in the sun to deceive the eye.
On the other hand, we find this va
nilla was originally dark and forbid
ding, but it has been treated with per.
oxide of hydrogen to make it more Of
a blonde"
Pardon me. DOCTOR snapped
Peaches. her teeth chattering with ner-
vousness, "but this ice cream was
made in our kitchen by our own cook,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
THE POSTMASTER

There is no official position that
makes it more necessary for its oc-
cupant to be of sterling character,
worth Of integrity, than that of
postmaster and the Review is glad to
say that in Mr.. J. p. Hebert our post
master appointed by President Will
son, Morgan City has a man Of a5il-
ity and efficiency. Mr.. Hcbert has
since his appointment displayed such
enterprise and energy that many Of
the patrons have common ed favor
ably upon his admin; ssrat;on Of this
important Office.
Always according to the patrons
Of the Office his earnest attention
and best service, Mr.. Hebert is Civ
ing universal satisfaction.
When we consider that this Office
is filled by appointment of the Presi-
dent of the United States and the
man chosen is endorsed by the peo-
pie Of the city in which he lives, it is
plain that the Office will be filled by
one who is above reproach.
The postal business of Morgan
City is constantly on the increase and
shows that Morgan City is growing
rapidly. Mr.. Hebert has an able corps
of assistants and all mail at the
postoffice is handled with dispatch
and accuracy.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
S1OO Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will De
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh. Catarrll being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces Of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease,
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma.
turc in doing its work. The proprie,
tors have SO much faith in the curative
powers Of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
cese thai it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY co, Toledo
ohio Sold By all Druggists, 75c
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

j. P Hebert was one of the pilots
that navigated the "Wheeling" up
the Atchafalaya River as far as Pat
terson, La, in the rivers pageant on
that occasion.
While the Atchafalaya has the ap-
pearance of being a silt bearing
stream, its waters are almost devoid
of solids, the coloring matter which
gives it the appearance OF a slit
bearing stream being entirely in
solution, and not material in suspen-
sion. There is no deposit or slit car
ried by it in any portion of its course
from the chain of Lakes north Of
Morgan City to the Gulf, due to the
fact that much materia, is deposited
in the large shallow lakes and
streams in its upper course, thus
leaving the water in the lower river
free from sediment but unchanged
in color.
Summarizing the advantages of
Morgan City as an available site for
naval station, submarine, or aviation
bases. the following points were sub
mitted for consideration.
1t is situated on deep water har-
Dor, at the confluence of the Atcha-
falaya, Teche, and Bayou Boeuf with
the Berwick Bay, having blue clay
bottom affording secure anchorage
for vessels.
1t is on the route of the Inter
coastal Canal, its waterway forming
a link with that system
1t is connected by navigable
streams with the Mississippi River
through the Plaquemine Locks, at
Plaquemine. La, thus having com
centers on the Mississippi, Ohio, and
their tributaries
1t is in the center of the Cypress
timber belt; is adjacent to the Pine
lumber belt Of Louisiana, and to the
oil fields of that State and Texas.
Which products can be delivered to
this point either by rail or by water
transportation.
Lumber, coal, machinery, steel,
and all supplies can be delivered by
water transportation, as is now be-
ing done for commercial purposes.
The nature of the surrounding
country is flat and level. The adjac-
ent waterways are broad and smooth
offering perfect conditions for avia-
ton, and hydroplane, experiment and
practice While the close proximity
of the Gulf of Mexico makes it a
secure and readily available naval
base.
And finally Morgan City is in the
center of the northern coast Of the
Gulf of Mexico, on the only land
looked harbor along that coast e-
tween the mounth of the Mississippi
and the Rio Grande.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
ROUGH WEATHER FORCED $4,000 YACHT
To SEEK shelter IN MORGAN CITY
Yacht Augusta with Wedding Party Lands Here at II O'Clock
This Morning. Boat is Finest ever Seen Here.

Honduras Mahogany There is ever
evidence aboard that could be desir
ed, including a Pulmoter for rescu
ing life, and a complete telephonl
system.
The boat is propelled by two
standard engines Of 100 horsepower
each, and is capable Of a speed Of Is
miles per hour She is manned by a
crew Of five people
Capt. O'Neil says that the boat has
every convenience that money can
buy, which was the desire of Mr..
Pilot the owner, who is a great
sportsman, spending his time in hunt
ing and cruising. Mr.. Pilot is the
senior member of the grocery house
of Henke and Pilot in Houston.
Capt. O'Neil also stated that the
party was interested in landing in
order to get a supply of oysters, the
fame of which he said was well
known abroad.
The boat is at the S. P. wharf at
the city market where it is being
admired by many people.
Capt. O'Neil is a clever courteous
skipper in every way fitted to be the
ally Of cupid on such honeymoon
trip.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
CHRISTMAS CAROL

In the stiffness Of the midnight.
In the silence Of the Star.
In the slumber Of the white lambs.
On the hillsideS, near and far,
Came the Christ Child to his mother;
To the humble oxen's stall;
He, the Babe Of Paradise, sweet:
Lord Of Christmas. King Of all.
Hush, let not word be spoken
or his sacrifice for men.
STOPPING from his world Of glory,
To be woman-born; pen
OF sweet straw to be his cradle.
He is ours, just ours, today,
Mark that mortal smile, that shining.
OF the halo in the hay:
While the palm trees rustic softly,
While his lullaby. the breeze,
Croons amid the angels anthem
Which the star-lit heaven cleaves,
We will claim him ours, our treasure.
Christmas Babe, and Babe divine.
Hail, thrice hail, 0 mystic stranger.
Nesting in thy straw-filled shrine!
Helen Chase, in Brooklyn Eagle.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

The Yacht Augusta Of Houston,
Texas which was forced to come to
uoroan City on account of the rough
~o.ther is said by Capt. C'Neil to
l. the finest boat in the country. It
! u,;+hout doubt the finest that has
.ver landed in Morgan City.
The boat is on its way home from
r,ha and will resume the trip to
uo,ston as soon as the weather Per
~. The Augusta left Houston,
Nav list with the Piliot-Campben
vedding party aboard.
They left Mobile, Ala, on Monday
and encountered storm when about
f;ftv miles out, which increased its
velocity until the party was forced
q leave the gulf and come to this
port.
The Augusta was built under the
direction of Capt. O'Neil who COM
rands her, at the shipyards Of
Harrisburg, just south Of Houston.
The original cost Of the boat was
$4,000 and her equipment is with
ant a doubt the last word in the
.hipbuilders art. She is 1913 feet in
length. has a beam Of 16 feet and
draws 5 feet of water. The interior
finish is Of Teak from Japan. The
five rooms are finished in selected
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

Heartburn is symptom of indi-
gestion. Take dose Of HERBINE
in such cases. The pain disappears
instantly. The bowels operate speed
lily and you feel fine, vigorou and
cheerful Price soc. Sold by Bellan-
ger Drug Co
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

Weezing in the lungs indicates
that phlegm is obstructing the air
passages. BILLIARDS. HORE-
HOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm
so that it can be coughed up and
elected. Price Csc, SOC and $1.00
per bottle Sold by Bellanger Drug
Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

If someone is going to visit you
for the holidays, or if some of your
folks are going away, telephone the
Review. We want the news.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

The Ed c.. Mutt Comedy Com
pany have rented one OF the stores
in the Dalton block, where the
scenic artists Of the company will
rest two weeks prior to opening here
Dec. 31st.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

Sickly children need WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE. 1t not only
destroys worms, if there be any, but
it acts as a strengthening tonic in
the stomach and bowels. Price 25c
per bottle. Sold by Bellanger Drug
Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14

The First National Bank Of Nor
gar City aill mail out Christmas
Savings Checls Dec. 18th, Tor 1876.
Are you q member Of this club?
1917 Club will open Dee, goth.
1916. Be progressive, let all mem
bers of the family join, only takes
few cents a week -Four Classes, 10c,
25c, SOC and $500 10dys.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-14
Children take BILLIARDS. HORE
HOUND SYRUP willingly because i

tastes nice. There isn't better rem
edy anywhere for children's coughs.
lhoarseness and bronchitis. It's
good medicine and easy to taxi.
Price 25c, soc, and 500 per bottle,
Sold by Bellanger Drug Co.