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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
LOCAL GODO ROADS BOOSTERS
VISIT NE|GHB0R|kG COUNTY
co TO NOXUBEE IN AUTOMO-
BILES TO BOOST JACKSON
HIGHWAY MEETING.

About 25 local good road boosters
visited Noxubee county in automo-
biles Friday for the purpose Of in
teresting the citizens there in the
meeting which is to be held in Co
lumbus Thursday, May IL, to boost
the Mississippi route for the propos-
ed Jackson Highway.
There were two proposed routes
for the highway through Noxubee
county, and local citizens had been
unable to unite, but the visitors sue
ceeded in bringing the opposing
factions together, and the route has
been definitely decided upon.
A great deal Of interest is being
manifested in the meeting which is
to be held here next Thursday, and
it is expected that there will be a
large crowd present.
A feature of the program Will be
Dutch supper, which will be given
for the visitors and members of the
jackson Highway Association at
Mullins Well, five miles east Of the
city on the Military road.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
Christian Woman Dies.

The many friends of Mrs. G. b.
Lampkin were panied to hear Of
her sudden death which occurred
about 10 o'clock Thursday night
at her home on Main street. Stat
ing that she had a sick headache,
Mrs. Lampkin asked that a physic-
ian be summoned, but before his
arrival she succumbed.
The deceased was about AZ years
Of age, and was a daughter of Mrs.
Mary Erwin. She was noble Chris
Cian woman, having been mem
ber of the First Methodist church,
and loved to worship within its
walls. Besides loving mother and
a devoted husband, she is survived
by several children, all Of whom
have the deepest sympathy of many
friends.
Funeral services were held from
the family residence on Main stree
Friday afternoon conducted by
Rev w. L. Duren, pastor of thu
First Methodist church, and inter
ment took place at Friendship Gem
etery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
Actors Married on Stage.

A most interesting and beautiful
wedding was solemnized on Thurs
day evening on the stage of the w.
|. Swain Show Company, on Brad
ford's square, when Miss Annalee
White, of Chicago, was married to
Mr.. Boyd Holloway, Of Georgia, the
contracting parties being leading
actors Of the Swain show.
The wedding march was played
by large orchestra. Master kenne-
dy Swain acted as ring bearer, and
was the first to enter. Next came
little Miss Vida Lorraine, the flower
girl. Miss Cora Lea, the bridesmaid
entered next, being followed by the
bride, who was accompanied by Mr..
w. |. Swain. They were met on the
middle of the stage by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Leon Renfrey
The bride, who is a beautiful and
attractive youns lady, wore 9 gogr
of white lace net over white satin
and carried a pretty bouquet Of
flowers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
GERMANS GAIN FRENCH
POSITIONS NEAR VERDUN
FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES
UNABATED ON AUSTRO-
ITALIAN FRONT.

London, May 6.--Gains for the
Germans northwest of Verdun are
chronieled in both the French and
German official communications
North of hill 304 the Germans gain.
ed footing in French advance
trenches aud also occupied French
positions west Of Avocourt and sew
eral trenches southwest Of Hou-
court. Repeated French attacks
against German positions west of
lie Mort Homme broke down under
German fire.
lnclement weather is hamper'ing
the infantry operations, according
to the latest official communication
from Paris, and commandments
alone are taking place. Hill 304,
northwest of Verdun, is receiving a
bombardment of increased intensi-
ty.
In the region of the Adamello
ridge, on the Austro-ltalian line the
fierce fighting which has been in
progress for nearly a week contin-
ues unabated. Italians are heavily
shelling the Tolmino bridge head
and there have been artillery duels
along the Tyrol front.
The Germans on the west front
shot down thirty-six entente allied
air craft during April, but lost
themselJes22 machines, according
to Berlin.
Great Britain will accede to Che
American demand and release Ger.
mans and Austrians removed from
the American steamer China in the
Pacific Ocean some time ago.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Mr., w. Ii. Carter, of this city,
secretary of the Mississippi Hay
Growers Association, expects to go
to the A. & NJ College the first Of
the week to meet Mr.. E. r. Lloyd,
in charge Of the extension work in
this state, Mr.. j. F. Dugger, in
charge of the extension work in
Alabama, and Mr.. w. L. Stokes,
President of the Mississippi Hay
Growers Association. These gentle
men are TO meet for the purpose of
comforting and arranging prelimin-
ary steps in organizing the hay in
dustry in this section, including the
territory between Tupelo and De-
mopolis. Among other things they
expect to arrange to get together a
car Of Johnson grass to be put on
the New York City market in CON-
petition with Timothy hay. to prove
its value and small cost.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
DELEGATES TO COUNTY
CONVENTION ARE NAMED
DEMOCRATS OF DISTRICT
MEET AND SELECT THEIR
REPRESENTATIVES.

The Democrats Of supervisors dis
trict No. 2 met at the court house
yesterday, and elected the following
delegates to the county convention,
which will convene in this city
Tuesday, May 16: Messrs. B. A.
Weaver, +. r. Sherman, j. w. Low
ing, p. II. Wakefield, G. l.. Garnet,
w. B. Harris, F. c. Owen, l.. w.
Stevens, r. L. Johnston and Car
roll Hackleman.
Other districts throughout the
county also elected delegates Satur.
day, and these delegates will as
semble here on May 16 to name del.
egates to the state convention in
Jackson, which in turn will name
delegates to represent Mississippi al
the National Convention in Chicago
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE
TEACHERS ARE OUTLINED
BOARD OF EXAMINERS ADOPTS
RULES GOVERNING ISsU.
ANCE OF LICENSES.

jackson, Miss, May G.--Follow-
ing the meeting of the state board
of examiners to study the new stat
ute pertaining to examinations and
fixing a standard course of exam-
ination units, the State Department
ol kducatioir gave edt al outline of
the requirements which will be de-
manded of all who take the exam
nations this year.
State Superintendent Smith gave
out the following, for general infor-
nation, which he feels will be of
deep interest to a large number of
people, not only in Mississippi, but
elsewhere:
Regulations of State Board of
Examiners for carrying out the pro-
visions of Senate bill No. $50, laws
of 1915:
First--A standard college course
is one that requires fourteen stand
ard units for admission to the
Freshman class. and is to be com.
pleted in four regular sessions of
nine months each. All colleges ask
ing recognition for professional Ii
censes must submit for approval to
the State Board of Examiners their
courses of study, and, in the work
of "nine hours in education," re-
quired by law, they must comply
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
DIPIITHERiA At UNivER.
SHY OF ALABAMA PRE.
VENTS CONTESTS
STUDENTS ARE
IN QUARANTINE.
Eight Clinical Cases Of the
Mslady Have So Far De-
vcloped.

The two games of baseball which
were advertised TO be played on the
Lake Park diamond Friday and
Saturday afternoon by teams repre-
senting the Mississippi A. and NJ.
College and the University Of Ala
bama did not materialize, the Ala
bamians having been prevented
from coming by an epidemic of
diphtheria at the University.
II was not known here until noon
Friday that an epidemic Of diph-
theria had broken out at the Uni
versity of Alabama and many fans
who had come to Columbus from
nearby towns and contiguous rural
I.stficts to see the opening game
were much disappointed when they
learned that the series had been
cancelled.
The following special from Tus.
caloosa gives d detailed account Of
the situation there:
'Alabama's diphtheria situation
took a more serious turn this after
noon when it was announced by
physicians who have the situation
in charge that Approximately l25
students are carrying diphtheria
germs.
Reports on the examination
made Of the throats of every student
living in the University barracks
showed two-thirds with positive cul-
ture.
Just how long the present quar-
,ntlne situation would continue DR..
A. II Durrett. Tus, aloosa county
physician, who is in charge. declin-
ed TO predict lie also declined 70
view the situation as serious as far
as the individual students we're con-
cerned. but declared that contin-
ued quarantine was imperative in
order to prevent further spread of
the disease"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
GARAETT NAMED AS DELEGATE
TO AMERICAN BAR MEETING
LOCAL LAWYER HONoRED AT
MEETING OF STATE ASS0.
CITATION AT LAUREL.

At the eleventh annual meeting
Of the Mississippi Bar Association
which was held in Laurel last week,
Hon Charles l., Garnett, promin-
ent attorney of this city, was named
as one of the delegates to the meet
ing Of the American Bar Associa-
tion which win convene in Chicago
during the latter part of August
The honor is quite a notable one,
as Mr.. Garnett will have associated
with him no less distinguished a per
sonage than "Priyate" John Alien,
Of Tupelo, who will also be a mem
Der Of the delegation.
Hon. A. 7. Stovall, of okolona,
was elected president for the en-.
suing year, having succeeded Hon
r. B. Campbell, of Greenville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Mr.. Lloyd Edward Mayors, of
Chicago, organizer for the Methods
Company, Incorporated, who has
been here for the past few days
for the purpose of introducing spe-
cial books on Methods to the mem
bers of the |. I. and c. Senior class
who will teach school next year,
expects to leave the city today. Mr..
Magers, during his stay here has
made many warm friends. Talking
TO Commercial reporter, he spoke
we'll of the work being done in both
Miss Annie Fant's and Miss Allen'a
departments.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
IMPERIAL covfRNmENT
DECLINES 10 ACCEDr
10 DEMANDS.
WON'T RESTRICT
SUBMARINES USE
Unofficial Copy Considered by
Cabinet. But No Statement
Is Issued.

The reply IF the German govern.
ment 10 the recent note Of Presl.
dent Wilson demanding that sub.
marine warfare be restricted was
received ut Washington Friday
night, and while no official state.
ment has yet been issued from the
White House il is generally under
stood that ther eply is not satisfac.
tory to either the President or
members of his cabinet. The imper-
ial German government makes i
plain that "neutrals cannot expect
that Germany shall restrict the use
If an effective weapon, the sub
marine, if the enemy is permitted
to apply at viii methods Of warfare
violating the rules of international
law"
So plainly docs Germany put the
case-that il will not only
abandon but will not even restrict
the use of the submarine until the
United States takes issue against
the alleged illegal operations of
Great Britain--that in the opinion
of the east the declaration of the
German government that it has is
sued new orders against the de-
struction without warning of mer-
chant vessels, can scarcely prove
acceptable to the President of the
United States.
There are two other features q
the German reply which has excited
Washington. The President, as is re
called, sliraated the severance OF
2. : Il .......s -. ,is,f sg.t.s s .-.s.i..
unless that government shall i'm
mediately declare and effect an
abandonment of its present meth
ods of submarine warfare against
passenger and freight bearing YES
sels." The German reply, in effect
announces the determination of that
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Mr.. J. ii. Damon, Jr., well
known Columbus boy, who several
weeks ago went to Columbus, Ohio.
and enlisted with the U. s. aviation
corps, and who later went to Fort
Sam Houston, Texas, is now with
the United States motor truck com
pany at Columbus, N. NJ. Letters re-
Gently received here by his father
have beer most interesting, relating
different exciting experiences that
the young man has had since being
in Mexico.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
Miss Jane Mullins Dies.

After an illness Of several years,
Miss Jane Mullins, age rs, died on
Friday morning at the home Of her
brother, Mr.. X. A. Mullins. on South
Seventh street. The remains were
taken to Meshann, Ala, where in
terment took place yesterday morn
ing.
The Commercial joins the many
friends Of Mr.. Mullins in extending
heartfelt sympathy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
FINE PROGRAM TO D.
GIVEN DURING FIVE
DAYS SESSION.
AUTOS ADVERTISE
TIE BIG EVENT
More Than Twenty Cars in
Gay Attire Psrsded Street,
Yesterday Morning.

With flags and banners waving
from more than twenty automobiles
filled with boosters, the bic Red
path Chatauqua. which is to be seen
here the last five days of the com
ing week. was well advertised
throughout the city yesterday morn
ing.
The chatauqua tent will be locat-
ed on Bradford square and the pro
gram will be inaugurated on Tues
day afternoon, when the Smith
Spring-Holmes Orchestral Quintet
will be heard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Rawei and
daughter, highly educated New Yea
landers, will appear on one evening
of this program in a presentation of
the scenes, music and customs of
the South Sea Islands. Attired in
native costumes they stand amid
the scenes of their country which
are thrown by means of powerful
stereopticon on the background of
the stage, while Mr.. Rawei describes
the New Zealand of Sky years ago
and Mrs. Rawei the New Zealand of
today.
Another big event of the week
will be known as Health Day."
when DIR. Charles Z. Barker, who
was President Taft's physical ad-
wiser during his administration ir
Washington will give two addresses
One of these will be entitled Health
and Happiness" and the other
"How to Live a Hundred Years" !"
Frank Kry' and his he.l efsns. sly
twenty men win appear in two con
certs on "Band Day." Mr.. Kryl, di-
rector and soloist on the French
horn, brother of Bohumir Kryl,
the cornetist and band leader, was
born and educated abroad, but has
been in this country for about 25
years. He played during the Worlds
Fair in Chicago and at every big
exposition since, including the re-
cent Panama Exposition.
The Beulah Buck Ladies Quar-
tette, which has been on the lyceum
and chatauqua platform for seven
years with great success, will appear
on the opening day, both afternoon
and evening. This is one of the best
known ladies' quartets in America
today.
The Smith-Spring-Holmes Com
pany, with trombones, cornets, vio-
lin and piano, flute and cello will
furnish the music on another day of
this notable program. Mr.. Smith and
Mr.. Holmes of this company are
we'll known composers of music and
their selections for band instru-
ments are played by bands every
where.
DIR. George H. Bradford, who
looks so much like William Jennings
Bryan that he is often mistaken for
him, will speak upon timely topic
DR.. Bradford has long been known,
not only as lecturer, but as chan
cellor of the Methodist University OF
Oklahoma.
Frederick +. Hopkins in his lee.
ture will specialize on Community
Building Problems. For many year:
Mr.. Hopkins has been favorite or
ator upon the lyceum and chatau
qua platforms.
The "Divine Rights of the Child
will be the subject treated by Mrs
Leonora M. Lake. Mrs. Lake is one
of the most talented woman orators
in America and she has message
which strikes close to every hear
and fireside.
Following is the complete pro
gram:
Afternoon, music 3 o'clock; lee
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
Christian Church Services.

The attendance of every member
at the morning service is earnestly
desired. The minister will use for
his subject. "The Parable of the
Vineyard" His evening subject will
be Enquire Within" Everybody
cordially invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
Continued on page three.

Mrs. l.. F. Richardson entertained
the members of the B. Y. p. U. at
her home on College street Friday
evening. After number of inter-
esting games, delicious refreshments
were served.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Rev. W. /. Allen announces that
big revival will be started at the
Second Baptist church on May %,
and will be conducted by Rev. j. ".
Dickerson, home board evangelist,
of Louisville, Ky. Mrs. j. p liar
rington of this city will be in charge
Ct the music.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

The members of the colored race
of this city and surrounding terri
tory expect to have a royal time at
the old fair grounds in this city
tomorrow, May 8, when they will
celebrate Emancipation Day, which
date marks the anniversary of their
freedom.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Mesrs. Arthur Stansel, b. A.
Lincoln. b. W. holland and J. T.
Stephenson went to Starkville Fri
day to install officers in 0ktibbe.
ha Lodge, No. 38, X. of P.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
Continued on page four.
children's Day Services.

This morning at 1880 o'clock
Children's Day services win be held
At tne Central Methodist church. a
special program has been arranged
and the public is cordially invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07
OF INTEREST
GATHERED HERE AND THERE
GlST OF NEWS FROM OVER
THE COUNTY GIVEN IN A
BRIEF FORM.

Arguments in favor of the Cum
Minis bill to appropriate s150,000
for the proposed celebration of the
Blue and Gray at Vicksburg. Miss,
in October, 1917, were made Friday
before the Senate Committee on
.3sl'ts --ess.@.s., .ss.. ssssas-aT
Chamberlain of Oregon, native
Mississippian is chairman. Speech
es were made by Senators Williams,
Vardaman, Cummins and Represen-
tatives Collier and Madden, the lat
ter a member from Illinois. Capt.
John Webb, of Jackson, Miss, also
made a stirring appeal for the ap-
preparation,
Publication of the text of the
Scott t-0bregon agreement for CO.
operative action against bandits in
Mexico still awaited Friday formal
notification that it had been ap-
proved by Gen. Carranza, Presi-
dent Wilson will make it public as
soon as word of its acceptance by
the de facto government reaches
him.
The trial of Sir Roger Easement
will take place in London within a
fortnight before three or five
judges and jury. Baron Read
ing the lord chief justice of Eng
land, probably will preside. The
attorney-general will conduct the
prosecution. Sir Roger has asked
Sir Edward Carson to defend him,
but it is unlikely that he will ac-
cept. According to good authority
Easement, who for sometime after
his capture was threatened with a
serious nervous breakdown, now
has completely recovered his health.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Messrs. NJ. F. Knost and C. L. An
derson, of the A. and M. College,
are spending the weekend in Co
lumbus with friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Miss Jean Locerbie, of Charlotte.
N. c., is visiting her brother, Mr..
7. G. Locerbie, in this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Mrs. W. |. Allen has returned
from delightful visit to relatives
near Cliftonville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

A pretty comic operetta "The
japanese Girl" will be presented in
the college chapel Monday evening
May l5, under the direction of Miss
Matte Lou Brown.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-05-07

Continued on page three.
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Continued on page four.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-15
Announcements

The 18th annual reunion Of the
Schupert family is 10 be held at
Springbrook park Wednesday, June
p, which a number Of out-Of-tOwn
members are expected TO attend.
Auten chapel Sunday school will
hold a children's exercise sunday
evening at the church. The pro-
gram will begin at s o'clock
The Schuyler Colfax chapter Of
the u. A. r. Will entertain with a
picnic June "a at the country home
o. Mrs Award, Portage av. road.
A wiener roast 10 have been given
last evening by the st. Mary's guild
OF st James church was postponed
Indefinitely.
The WOmen's auxiliary OF the
Westminster Presbyterian church.
viii meet Friday afternoon with
Mrs. III. b. HoStetter. Lindsey st.
The L. L. II. o. club of the
Young Women's Christian associa-
ton will enjoy an outing tonight at
Brandywine creek on the Rosencran
and Fowler farm. They will leave
the city at o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-15

served refreshments Members Of
the club will have their next meet
ing June IS. with Mrs. Charles Van
Dusen. sos Harrison av.
A meeting Of the Pastors Aid So
cietv of the First Christian church
vas held yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. George NJ. Myler, 515 Allen st,
as hostess. The usual afternoon OF
needlework was enjoyed with a So
cial time and refreshments. Next
months meeting will he July II, at
the home of Mrs James l. Frame,
1913 w. Washington av.
Mrs. Otto Wolters. Mrs. Paul VOL
ters and Mrs. oliver Williams en-
ttrtained the Pythian tea ladies at
their regular meeting in the X. of
+. club rooms Wednesday afternoon.
The members spent the time in a
social manner with the serving of
refreshments. The next meeting will
be June % at the hall.
The closing meeting of the Lafay-
cite Thimble was held yesterday af-
ternoon with Mrs. J.. NJ. Ullery. S21
y. Cushing St After "A pleasant af-
ternoon choice refreshments were
served by the hostess. A meeting of
the club will be held in July TO
make plans for a club picnic.
The Independent club was enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
Edward Vanderhoof, AS f. South st.
The afternoon was devoted TO sew
ing and a social time with light re-
freshments. Another meeting of the
club will be held June 2S, the place
to be announced later.
Miss Mildred TimsOn. pupil of
Miss Dora Hershenow of the South
Bend conservatory. will appear in a
recital Thursday evening at the con-
servatory. She will be assisted by
Miss lola Montgomery, sOpranoist.
and Miss Vida Shonts, violinist.
The public is invited 10 attend.
Mrs Willis Napper, AIS y. Mich
igan ST.. was hostess last evening at
o'clock dinner party for a COM
pany of business girls. Table dec
orations were effectively carried out
in pink and white and there were
places for 2 guests.