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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

$500, 100000 would build a Panama
Canal. There is a tax Of $5 head
on every man, woman and child in
the United States. 1t means that
every family of seven people pays
$35 year for fire protection.
The pity of it all is that ninety
per cent of all fires are preventable.
Ninety per cent of all fires are due
be carelessness in erecting the build
be cerelessness in erecting the build
ing; it may be carelessness in hand
ling gasoline; it may be carelessness
in placing matches or in hanging
curtains close to a gas jet. Ii may
be carelessness in neglecting to put
up lightning rods, but it is careless
ness and it might be prevented.
The Safety First Federation en-.
dorses the idea of making the person
whose property is burned through
carelessness pay for extinguishing
that fire, as well as to pay for any
damage done to his neighbor's prop.
erty. In Pennsylvania, laws have
Just been passed embodying this
principle, and il is now established
in the city of New York, which re
cantlv nnllaafad from cauaraI 80,
Germs the cost of the water used or
the fire, the pro rata salaries of the
men who worked at it, rental or
the apparatus and an additional
charge to cover the overhead.
1t is held that a man should be jus'
as much responsible for burning hi
neighbor's property as he would il
his neighbor fell into a mole in hi
sidewalk and was hurt.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
J. G.. WoOLLEY AND G.. w.
MORROW IN THE
CITY.
BOTH ARE NOTED
PR0lIIBITIONISTS
Will BE Heard at First Baptist
Church and Again at Court
House.

Columbus people will today have
an opportunity to hear addresses by
two Of the most noted leaders of the
Anti-Saloon League in America. Hon
John G. Woolley of Chicago, and DR.
George w. Morrow of Michigan, who
are now conducting DRY America
Rally in Mississippi, arrived in the
city yesterday evening, and will
speak this morning at IL o'clock at
the First Baptist church, and again
this evening at the court house at 8
o'clock These gentlemen have al
ready visited quite a number of
places in the state and have been
given hearty welcomes. The people
of Columbus are cordially invited to
hear them today.
Mr.. Woolley has more than once
been the nominee of the Prohibition
party for president of the United
States. He has also been a college
president, and for ten years was edi-
tor-in-chief of Voice." the official
organ of the National Prohibition
Party. DIR. Morrow, is field secretary
of the Anti-Saloon League of Ameri-
ca. These speakers of national repu-
tation will no doubt be heard by
large audiences, both this morning
and this afternoon. No admission
will be charged.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
.y0M KIPPUR IS OBSERVED
BY LOCAL JEWISH CITIZENS
BUSINESS HOUSES CLOSED AND
SPECIAL SERVICES ARE
HELD.

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atone
ment, one Of the most sacred on the
Jewish calendar, was observed in Co
lumbus yesterday All Jewish busi-
ness houses closed at sundown Fri
day evening and remained closed
during Saturday
Rabbi Simon Loeb conducted spe-
ciaI services Friday evening and yes
terday afternoon. Yesterday morn
ing Prof. Chester G. Bandman, prn-
cipal Of Birmingham high school,
delivered an address. Prof. Band
man was heard by an immense crowd
and his talk was one Of the finest
ever delivered here. Before and af-
ter his talk a specially arranged pro-
gram by a large choir was enjoyed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
Buying Buzz Buqries.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
cotton crop in this section is very
short and complaints of hard times
are being constantly uttered, the
people seem to have plenty of money
to buy automobiles and are buying
them in large epumbers. A we'll post
X financier states that during the
past six months citizens of Columbus
and the contiguous territory have ex-
pended s250,000 in the purchase of
machines, and the demand is said to
be so great that local dealers are ex.
periencing difficulty in supplying il.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

A quiet wedding that came as a sur
prise TO their many friends was sol
emnized at the home Of Rev. J l..
Vipperman, pastor Of the First Bap-
tiBt Church, at $3.50 o'clock Wednes-
day night, when Miss Susie Brown,
Of Birmingham, was married to Mr..
w n, Lee, Of this city
The bride, who Is pretty and at
tractive, is well known in this city,
having formerly lived here She is
a sister Of Mrs. Robert MeClanahan,
and was here on a visit when the
wedding occurred. The groom is one
of the best known citizens of East
Columbus, having for a lumber Of
years been in the grocery business
near the Southern depot.
The Commercial joins the many
friends Of this happy couple in ex-
tending to them best wishes for a
long and happy married life.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
Burglar Enters Home.

The home occupied by Mr.. Eugene
Beard on North Third avenue, was
entered by some unknown party on
Wednesday night and several valu-
able articles are thought to have been
stolen. Mr. Boards wife is visiting
relatives in the delta, and for the
past week he has been staying at the
residence Of his parents on College
street. When Mr.. Beard went to his
home Thursday he found that it had
been broken into and that a burglar
had gained entrance through back
window. Not only did he find things
torn up, but discovered that several
pieces Of valuable jewelry were
missing.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
Attention Sons of Veterans.

Members of Columbus Camp Sons
of Veterans are requested to meet
at the city hall on Monday evening,
October 9th, 1916, at 1880 O'Clock
p. m. Business of importance is to
be transacted relative to the coming
reunion of the Mississippi Division,
Confederate Veterans on November
|, 2 and 3. A full membership is re-
quested.
B. A. LINCOLN, Com.
Davis Patty, Act. Adjt.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
MANY CASES DISPOSED OF
IN THE MAYORS COURT
STEALING OF ONE PISTOL RE-
SUITS IN ARREST OF SEW
ERAL NEGROES.

The stealing of a pistol the past
week by Roy Richardson, a negro,
resulted in the city taking in several
hundred extra dollars. Not only did
Richardson steal the weapon, but in
the investigation of the case, Police
men Munger and Moorehead found
that the gun had been in theshands OF
several negroes who knew it had
been stolen, and also a blind tiger
was caught.
In mayors court Friday morning
Richardson was fined s25 and SEN
fenced to work thirty days on the
street, on charge of petit larceny.
A fine of $25 and thirty days was
also imposed upon him for carrying
a pistol concealed. Willie Blake was
the one who was found retailing
liquor and he was fined $50 and
thirty days Will Taylor, Jr., who
bought and disposed of the pistol
stolen by Richardson was fined $40,
and Mack Harmond was sentenced
to pay fine of $25 and 30 days for
carrying the same gun conceded. He
appealed his case.
Yesterday morning quite a num-
ber of negroes were before Mayor
Gunter, ,eamong the number being
Jack Brown, who was not only fined
$25 and thirty days on charge of
carrying concealed weapons, but was
tried on charge of petit larceny
having stolen bicycle, and he was
sentenced to pay SIS and serve 20
days. Ii was found that Brown also
stole bicycle some time ago belong
ing to Mr.. Clemon Egger, the wheel
having been returned to its owner
several nights ago. Mayor Gunter
placed fine of $25 and 25 days on
him for this charge. Brown was ar
rested by officers Cook and Hudson.
Sam Bell, negro who swore false
ly in trial held Friday, was bound
over under the sum of 5000 to await
the action of the grand jury.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
COUNTY BOARD ApPRO-
PIRATES 500 FOR
THIS PURPOSE.
COUNCIL MAY
ALSO DONATE
Finance Committee Of Confed-
crate Reunion Holds Initial
Meeting.

Tho local finance c6mmiiieo 81 the
annual reunion Of the Mississippi Div.
ision United Confederate Veterans,
which is to be held in this city No
vember 1, 2 and 3. met on last Fri
day morning for the purpose Of per
fecting plans 10 procure funds nee
essary for taking care Of the hun
dreds Of visitors expected.
The committee went before the
board Of supervisors Of Lowndes
county Friday and made a request Of
them TO make a donation to assist in
entertaining the old soldiers. The
board gladly consented to appro-
pirate the sum Of Sl00 for this pur-
pose, feeling sure that the taxpayers
of the county win approve Of their
action. The city couueilmen will also
be asked for an appropriation.
The gentlemen on the committee,
with Mr.. X. I. Williams as chairman,
will start out Monday morning to
call on the business men of the city
for contributions. The people Of
Columbus should give freely to this
worthy cause, especially as il is not
likely that another reunion will ever
be held here, and we cannot do too
much for the "old heroes in gray"
II there are any whom the com
mittee cannot see and who wish to
help they are requested to send their
contributions to Mr. Williams at the
First State Bank, and he will add
their names to the subscription.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
Fall Opening at Leigh's

During the past three days large
crowds have attended the fall open
ing at R. f. Leigh's, "The Woman's
Store" where the latest styles in
suits, coats, shirtwaists, together
with beautiful materials and trim
mings were on display. The new
novelties, such as collars, hosiety,
purses, etc, are very chic. Mr.. Leigh
has on display the new wooden goods,
such as serges, bengalines, poplins
and various colored taffetas. which
are very pretty. The entire store
was artistically decorated in fall
leaves, etc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
CHANCERY COURT IS TO
CONVENE HERE TOMORROW
SESSION TO BE PRESIDED OVER
BY JUDGE A. Y. WOOD
WARD.

The fall term of chancery court
which was to have been held the
past week, and which was postponed
at the request Of the different County
officials and other citizens, will con
vene here tomorrow, and will be pre-
sided over by Chancellor Albert Y.
Woodward, Of Louisville.
There are several cases of interest
to be disposed of, besides a large
number of divorce suits.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

Prof. B. G. Hull will be with the
Central Methodist Sunday School
this morning and will talk specially
to the men and women. Every men,
ber of the men and women's classes
are expected to be present and cor
dial invitation is extended to every
man and woman Of the church TO
meet with them on this occasion.
Sunday school meets at 10 a. m.
every Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
MONDAY TO Be OBSERVED
As FIRE PREVENTION DAY
GOVERNORS OF MANY STATES
ISSUE PROCLAMATIONS-
HOW 1T ALL STARTED.

Governor Theo. q. Bllbo has Is
sued proclamation designating 0c-
tober 9 as Fire Prevention Day" in
Mississippi, and calling upon the peo-
pie to make special efforts to clear
houses of rubbish, and upon educa-
tors to have fire drills in the schools.
On October 3, 1871, according to
the story which we are told, and
which we believe or not as we see
fit, one Mrs. O'Leary went out into
the barn to milk the COW on her little
farm just on the outskirts of the city
of Chicago. 1t was far from light
and she carried a lantern, which she
placed on the stable floor and then
sat down to do her milking.
Now what particular devil pos
sessed that COW does not appear. At
any rate the COW was moved to kick,
and the cows hoof struck the Ian
tern. The lantern fell over, The
oil spilled on the floor, and the city
of Chicago was all but wiped off the
map.
That is the story we are told of
the way the great Chicago fire start
ed. Whether it is true or not is be-
side the mark 1t is typical. Many
fires started in just such way.
But however it started, the city of
! Chicago has reason TO remember
that day in October, and so it is that
Chicago has taken mighty interest
in the establishment of National
Fire Prevention Day on the ami
versary of its misfortune, that other
municipalities may learn a lesson
from its experience.
The movement for Fire Proven
ton Day was started by the Safety
First Federation of America. Last
year, the governors of twenty-nine
states gave forth proclamations call
ing upon their people to observe the
day by cleaning up their homes; by
removing rubbish from dark corners /;
by seeing that they were prepared
to meet fire If it came. This year
it is believed that practically every
state will take part in this great
movement, and there is reason to
hope that President Wilson may issue
proclamation that will 90 far to
ward awakening people TO their
grave danger and to put the move.
ment on firm national foundation.
In his letters to the governors urg-
ing them to impress upon the people
the need of preventing the loss Of
life and property by fire Frederick
H. Elliott, executive secretary Of the
Safety First Federation, laid dowr
the following program:
That on October 3, all public
DulluinBS, ldtlofits anu Hoihcn pS
thoroughly cleaned of rubbish ac-
cumulation.
That all heating. lighting and fire
extinguishing apparatus be examined
and if found defective, promptly re-
ralred.
That fire drills be held in all
schools, factories and other place.
where fire drills are necessary.
That lectures be given in public
schools and that sermons be preached
in the churches on the subject of fire
prevention, and that meetings be
held to arouse public interest in the
movement.
The latest estimate Of the loss b,
fire in the United States and Canads
in 1914 was $3.50, 100000. All te
this the cost of maintaining fire de
partments and the total is 100000,
! 900. This amount is so stupendoui
that the mind sannot conceive it
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08
Wedding Announcement.

Mrs. Annie Russell, of Kosciusko,
Miss, announces the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Gladys, to James Sylvester
Sharp, Of Columbus, Miss, the we'd
ding to take place October 10th, in
Kosciusko. No cards.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

The members of the Old Ladies'
Home Association will hold a meet
ing Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. r. ]. Gunter at $3.50 o'clock.
A large attendance is desired, and
each one is requested to remember
the payment of dues.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

Messrs b. X. Sessums and Eugene
Egger were among the Columbians
who attended the Monroe county fair
held at Aberdeen the past week. Mr..
Sessums. who sells Deleo lights. states
that his business while there was ex-
cellent. and Mr. Egger. who entered
several horses in the different races,
won a number of prizes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

The Princess Theatre orchestra de-
lighted the students and faculty Of
the l. l. e. c. last Wednesday when
they played for nearly an hour in
the chapel.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

The Twentieth Century Club held
bushes meeting on last Monday.
Miss Georgia Hopkins was elected
temporary secretary in Mrs. Sam
Harris place. Several new members
were taken in the club.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

Miss Sue Curtis Is an attractive
guest Of Birmingham iriends for the
Alabama state fair. which opens to-
morrow.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

Mr. Phillip Solomon, of Helena,
Ark, is spending the weekend here
with friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

DR.. j. l.. Gunter, of Decatur, Ala,
is visiting>relative in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-10-08

Miss Margie Hairston of Crawford
spent Friday in the city.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-05
WILSON DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

Tho Associated Press Dispatches
announce that the Democratic cam.
paign will be made this year, not on
the record of the party nor upon
what it promiscs-to do, but that Pres
ident Wilson is to be the candidate.
platform and everything else to win
votes for the election. They say that
he has modcstly decided that he is
stronger than his party and that the
campaign shall be of personal ma
|ture, rather, than of principle. 1t is
said that Democratic leaders are dis
satisfied with the program, but mas
much as Woodrow Wilson is about all
there is to the Democratic party and
the members of the party have be.
come educated to do his bidding, VIC
presume that he will have his way,
and will inject himself as the chief
clement in the Democratic Campaign.
We are inclined to believe that be-
fore the election is held in November
whatever course is adopted it will fail
to defeat the election OF Charles e.
Hughes.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-05
THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

The republican county convention
held last Saturday was a harmonious
meeting of the Republicans OF the
county. There was not only feeling
of harmony, but one of enthusiasm for
the ticket nominated in Chicago, as
we'll as the state and county tickets.
The republicans this year have con.
fidence that they will win out and
with large majority. 1t will be safe
to count upon Iowa for one OF its old
time majorities this year, from S0,-
900 to 100000 majority. 1t is safe to
say that the republicans will carry
every northern state. The feeling pre-
walls that the people are having their
way this year and that the leaders or
the party are content to have it SO.
Four years ago the people were made
to believe that the leaders made a mess
Of thoir work in Chicago. There real
~ was no foundation for the charge
but tile people were told that the meth
DDS which brought about the nominal
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-05
AN UNTRUTHFUL WITNESS.

The democratic national committee
has issued bulletin in which it says:
THE democratic tariff brings the
greatest trade balance gain in U. S.
history"
1t has been proven time and again
by govcrnmnt export records that the
change in, balance of trade is due Gil,
tircly to the war in Europe. Adminis-
tration officials at first tried to cvade
the question but finally were driven
to admit the face. Nevertheless, the
democratic national committee, in be-
ginning it's campaign, asserts that the
change for the better in foreign trade
was brought about by the democratic
tariff. Every judge who instructs. a
jury gives the instruction in every case
that if witness be found untruthful
in one respect his testimony is to be
regarded with suspicion in every 9TH
er respect. How, then, can the demo-
cratic campaign managers expect I'M
biased American voters to give any
credencc to their statements and argu.
mcnts hcnceforth?
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-05
AFTER THE WAR.

by the fourth of March next the war
in Europe will doubtless be at or nca"-
Ing its end. The terms of peace which
the bclligcrcnts may secure will have
little or no importance to the United
States, but the manner in which the
battling nations will seek to recoup
themselves for tho losses of the war
will be of transcendcnt consequence
to this country.
1t is evident that the exhausted poo
pies of Europe cannot rchabilita!e
themselves from within. There is no
rational osteopathy which will enable
them to utilize their own internal pow.
crs for their economic rccupcration.
They will be compelled to look abroad
for the means of recovery, they will
have to seek new and more extended
fields of trade and commercial actiV'
ity, they will have to turn to other
and distant markets where money has
not been burned III. battle and where
natural demands will afford an outlet
for the products OF factories and fields
which will again be filled with the men
who have lined the trenches.
liz ottlNltlSo III" Nv
ling expended upon the battlefield will
then be transferred to industrial pur-
suits and a flood of products, fever
ishly fabricated, will be poured out in.
to the worlds marllcts-the best OF
which is to be found in the United
States. Not only at our own ports
but in every port of the world, we
shall be confronted with a competi'
ticn such as no one has ever seen. 10
meet these conditions will require con
structive craftsmanship of the highest
Iorder and legislation of the most far
seeing character. Tariff revision
banking legislation, shipping laws and
all kinds of protective and prophetic
administration will be needed,
For such task the democratic par.
ty is wholly unsuited. Its parOchial
and sectional outlook, its selfish char.
acter, its untutored leadership render
it unable to cope with the problems
which will arise after the war. TO
put America first" in times such as
will be upon us when the war is oveI
it will be necessary to restore the re
publican party to power.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-05
The Stewart Lumber Co.
;. =. :. Denison, Iowa "

ton of Mr.. Taft were of a question
able character, although the nonli-
nation was brought about under the
same rules that obtained when Gar
field, Harrison, Mckinley and Roosc-
welt were nominated without COM
plant from anyone. No political party
ever nominated better, ADLER or moro
conscientious statesman than Mr.. Taft
and yet he was discredited by the
constant cry that he was the nominee
OF political machine. This year the
machine made no attempt whatever to
control the convention, but let the
people work out the problem. The re-
suit is the nomination of Chas. E.
Hughes for President and Chas. w.
Fairbanks for, Vice-president. These
two men have unimpeachahle records
and yet we presume that some of our
lypocritical republicans will look for
excuses to find fault with the ticket;
but it is Il cause for congratulations
that there are so few of them that nci
Their their support nor opposition will
count Very much in the general cleo
ton. -E0 ~ 49, .