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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
NO ONT ExcfPf HIN HAS
ANY tDEA WHAT 40
WILL Ask CoNCREss
SITUATION STILL
REMAINS SERIOUS
Violations Of Neutral Rights
Continue to Be Reported 10
Washington.

Washington. Feb 2t.-Another
cabinet meeting passed yesterday
without an announcement concern.
INK the crisis with Germany
High officials said after the meet.
lug that there had been no develop
ment of Importance. and Indicated
that President Wilson had not made
known his decision as to when his
next step would be taken
Members Of the senate who talked
with administration officials during
the day gained the impression that
arrangements for the presidents ap-
pearance before congress probably
would be made early next week. Ap-
parently only the president knows
just what he will ask Of congress,
but it is generally assumed that with
the session about to end he will seek
authority to deal with any situation
which may arise as a result of the
unrestricted submarine campaign
At the state department it was
said that the situation continued to
be as serious as it could be short of
war The department received af-
ter the cabinet meeting a dispatch
from Consul Frost at Queenstown
announcing the sinking by she'll fire
of the Norwegian steamer Dalbeatie
with two native Americans in the
crew. The consul said the Dalbeatie
stopped at the first shot, but that
the submarine continued shelling
while the ship was being abandoned
and offered no assistance to the
crew After being on the sea in
their boats for about Is hours, the
men were rescued
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Little Girl Dies.

The angel of death visited the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Moody,
on North Third avenue, at 1890
o'clock Tuesday morning, and car
ried away their darling two-year-old
daughter, Mary Isabel.
The little girl had been i'll for
about nine weeks, and gradually
.ew worse until the end came. The
Commercial joins the many friends
in extending to Mr.. and Mrs Moody
deepest sympathy in their bereave
ment
Funeral services were held from
the family residence yesterday morn
ing at 9:45 o'clock, conducted by
Rev. r. b. Eggleston, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church The re-
mains were taken to Starkyille,
where they were tenderly laid TO
est beneath flower covered mound.
The following young ladies acted as
pail bearers here: Misses Lucy Nc
Clanahan, Lena Lewis, Patty Moore
and Angelique Higgins.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
MAKING BIG IMPROVEMENTS
LARGE SUM BEING EXPENDED
IN OVERHAULINC BUILD
ING ON MAIN STREET.

The local exchange of the Cum
berland Telephone and Telegraph
Company is being overhauled and
modernized and the improvements
now in progress will necessitate an
expenditure of $4,000.
The contract was awarded to the
Allen j. Kreb Company, Of Birming-
ham, and j. J. Chafin, a representa-
i've Of the firm, is here superintend-
ing the work. The plans call for a
.y.., ,.e,e o, erhauling Of the build
ing, and among the Improvements
viii be a system of hot air heating
and hardwood floors. The front Of
the building will have its appearance
materially modernized by terra Gotta
and stone trimming, while new and
modern furniture and fixtures will
be placed in the business office on
the first floor
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Washington, Feb. 21.--There is
strong indications that unless some
sensational developments precipi-
tates immediate action, President
Wilson's next step in the crisis with
Germany will be postponed until
few days before congress adjourns
a week from next Sunday
The belief still is prevalent in Of
ficial quarters and at the capitol that
the president intends to ask congress
for authority to protect Americans
and their ships from illegal subma-
rine attacks and as he is known to
want no extra session if it can be
avoided, ii is regarded as certain that
he will address a joint meeting of
the senate and house before March
4 it was stated authoritatively, how
ever that nothing toward that end
had been done since the president
visited the capitol and discussed the
subject with senators Saturday even
ing.
Although recognizing the existence
of minority opposition in both houses
to a resolution which would give the
president authority to deal with any
emergency that might arise after ad-
journment administration leaders are
satisfied that if such power is sought
It will be given. The minority CON
tention is that the executive now has
power to use the nations armed
forces short Of war and that if nee
essary the new congress could be
called into session quickly.
Demands that some way be found
for relieving the congestion at At
lantic ports resulting from the hold
ing of American and other neutral
ships in port are pouring in at the
White House and the executive de-
partments The disposition Of the
ADMINISTRATION, however, seems to
be to await further development Of
Germany's policy. It is freely ad-
mitted that American rights are be
ing violated and the government de-
fled and that at what the president
deems the proper time the United
States must assert itself.
Word came from the Spanish min
ister at Berlin Monday that the
American prisoners Of the prize shiI
Yorrowdale would be released short
| ly." The United States will inisit
that, having been carried into Ger
many against their will, the mer
must be given their freedom in som'
neutral country from which the!
may make their way home.
After two weeks Of intensive pre-
paration by the army and navy al
order has been issued under whiel
! an immediate appraisement will b
made and the exact condition of tn
, regular fighting forces reported L
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

DR.. J. L. Vipperman, who after
having served for three years as pas
tor of the First Baptist church in
this city has rendered his resignation
to take effect next May, has accept
ed an invitation to deliver a series
of fifteen lectures before the Gen
eral Baptist Assembly, which will
meet at Georgetown, KY, early in
June.
Baptists from all sections of Ken
lucky will attend the meeting, and
leading divines from different por-
tions of the country will participate
in the program. DR.. Vipperman is
not only a gifted orator but possesses
most thorough knowledge of the
Scriptures, and his selection as one
of the speakers at the coming meet
ing is high tribute to his ability
md accomplishments
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
BIRTHDAY CO WASHING
TON TO Bf AerRorRL
ATrLY CELEBRATED.
FINE PROGRAM
Is ARRANGED
Will BE Held II franklin
Academy Under Auspices Of
Daughters Of Revolution.

Not only throughout the United
States, but in the District Of Go.
lumbia. Porto Rico and Alaska. to.
day will be observed In honor Of the
first president, George Washington.
The banks Of Columbus will be
closed throughout the day, and holi-
day hours will be observed at the
postoffice.
Under the auspices Of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution the
following program has been arranged
and will be rendered at the Frank
lin Academy this morning at 9;15
o'clock:
Invocation-Rev. W S. Slack.
Song Washing in our Washing
ton Schools
Reading-From Declaration of In
dependence-High School Boy.
Stereoptican Views-Youth of
George Washington-Miss Hooper
and Mrs. Sydenstricker.
Song-Star Spangled Banner
High School Chorus.
Reading-The Efforts of a South.
ern Woman--Miss Ann P. Cunning.
ham, to restore Mt. Vernon to the
nation-Miss Mary G. Billups, vice.
regent from Mississippi of the Mt.
Vernon Association.
Song-America-School.
Grammar and primary school ex-
ercises will be held in their rooms
at 8 a. m.
Benefit performance at Princess
Theatre 10 a. M, also afternoon and
evening.
A special program has been ar
ranged by the Princess Theatre for
today. The public schools will give
half holiday, and many parties will
be enjoyed
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Washington, Feb. 21.-Contracts
for navy projectiles which had been
let to Hadfields, Ltd, an English
concern, were Monday given to the
Midvae Steel Company, the Wash
ington Steel & Ordnance Company
and the Crucible Steel Company.
HadfieIds was prevented by the
British government from accepting
the contract for 4,400 projectiles,
awarded by the navy department, at
a much smaller price per shell and
with quicker delivery than Americans
offered.
Award Of the contracts Monday
to the three American firms termi-
mates a controversy between the
: navy and American munitions max
ers. Representatives of the con-
panies and department official
reached an agreement on flat price
of $500 per she'll That is an in
crease over the price on similar or
ders in previous years, but aggre-
gates s447, 500 less than the original
total bid.
Contracts were awarded the three
American firms aggregating 14,20C
14-inch armor-pielsing shells The
companies guaranteed delivery in re
duced time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
MILITARY LEADER
CALLED BY DEATH
cIN rREDfRick FUNSTON
EXPIRES SUDDENLY AZ
SAN ANTONIO HOTEL
DEATH SHOCKS
ENTIRE NATION
Body Will Be Taken 10 His
Former Home in San Fran
cisco for lnterment.

San Antonio. Texas, Feb 2i,@
A funeral service Of military sim
picity In which the regulars at Fort
Sam Houston, national Fuardsmen
from San Antonio joined, was held
this afternoon for the late Maj Gen.
Frederick Funston, commander Of
the Southern Department, whose
sudden death occurred Monday night
from heart affection. The honor
paid the dead general was the plac-
ing of his body within the Alamo,
the first time the Alamo has ever
been used for such purpose. There
while men from the Nineteenth In
fantry formed a V-shaped guard to
the old stucco doorway, a file of
mourners passed in and out of the
building from 5 o'clock until night
fall.
The only religious services held
were at def. L uISlOH , OlllCldl lcSi-
dence at Fort Sam Houston There
Chaplain Barton W, Perry of the
Third Field Artillery read the reg
ular army burial service. The only
music was LEAD Kindly Light,
played by the Nineteenth Infantry
Band. A procession formed at the
residence after the brief service as
follows:
Police, mounted orderlies, Nine
teenth infantry Band, the Thirty
seventh Infantry, battery f of the
Seventh Field Artillery, squadron
of the Alabama cavalry, caisson
bearing Gen. Funston's body, Gen.
Funston's horse, pall-bearers and Of
ficers of Gen. Funston's staff and of
the Southern Department
According to present plans the
funeral will be held Saturday. Burial
will be in the National Cemetery at
the Preside.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
CURRY NOW A DIRECTOR OF
MISSISSIPPI State FAIR
FORMER COLUMBIAN is HIGHLY
HONORED BY JACKSON
COMMISSIONERS.

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 21.-The
Jackson city commission, at its semi
monthly sitting yesterday, among
other matters transacted, elected DR..
R. S. Curry, superintendent of the
State Blind Institute and vice presi-
dent of the Jackson Board of Trade,
to be a director of the Mississippi
State Fair, to fill out the vacancy
created by the resignation of DR.. E.
H. Galloway, who found that it
would be impossible for him to un-
dertake the duties. DR.. Curry is one
of the live wires of the community,
and it is felt that he will add much
strength to the personnel of the man.
aging board of this great civic en-
terprise. He has taken a great in
terest in the exposition since coming
to Jackson, and as a practical man
of affairs is expected to measure full
ly up to the requirements of the po-
sition which he has accepted.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Little Baby Dies.

The numerous friends of Superin-
tendent of Education E. A. Stanley
end wife deerlv svmpathize with
them in the death of their baby,
which occurred at their home in
South Columbus Monday night. The
remains were taken to Beersheba
cemetery, where they were tenderly
laid to rest Tuesday afternoon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Master Joe Prowell. the twelve
year-old son of Mrs. Virginia Prowell
was carried to Birmingham Monday
for an operation for appendicitis.
The young fellow was injured Mon
day a week ago while playing with
some boys at Franklin Academy, and
on the following Wednesday appen-
dicitis developed. He continued to
grow worse and it was thought best
to have the operation performed. On
yesterday he was reported as doing
nicely.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Mr. J. 3. Moore Dies.

Mr. James B. Moore, 73 years of
age, a well known citizen of Piekens
county. Ala, passed away last Sat
urday night. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at Murrah's chap
Ell. having been conducted bv Rev.
A. T. Ezell, and the remains we're
laid to rest in the church graveyard.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Relief Still Being Distributed.

New York, Feb. 21,--The provis-
onal Zionist committee announced
ere Monday that the diplomatic sit
tation between the United States
and Germany had not interfered with
IS distribution of the relief funds in
'alestine, Poland and Lithuania.
With the approval of the Danish
government and the support of Min
lister Egan of Copenhagen, it was
stated, Danish Jews have taken over
the committees work in three dis
tricts, to which more than $1,000.
600 already has been sent.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Capt. Davis Arrives.

Capt. ]. Davis and wife, of Deca-
tur, Ala, arrived in the city the first
Of the week to take charge of the
local post of the Salvation Army,
and they will be located at 207
North Third street.
The plan of the Army is to secure
-egular monthly donations to support
the organization in preference to the
tambourine collections.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Good Carnival Here.

The Brown and McGeary Shows
which are in the city all of this week
are each afternoon and evening en-
ioyed by immense crowds. The
lhows are all high class attractions,
and make up one of the best carni-
walls that has ever been here.
The Commercial appreciated a
concert by the Brown and McGeary
aight-piece band the past week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
ADDprssgs DELIvERrD nv
GRAND OFFICERS a. a.
CODY AND G. n. BARR
URGE INTEREST
IN THE ORDER
Meeting Presided Over BY w.
N. Hutchinson. Local Depu.
~ Grand Master.

A meeting Of odd Fellows Of The
Columbus district was held Monday
night. and the principal speakers
we're Deputy Grand Master X. A.
Cody and Grand Warden G. II. Barr
both of whom are residents Of Nerd.
ian.
The meeting was called by hr. W
N. Hutchinson, deputy grand master
of the Columbus district, and was
held at the hall of Union Lodge
No. 35, l. o. o. F., having been pre-
sided over by Noble Grand W. j,
Mattox.
Mr.. Barr was the first speaker
and delivered fine address, having
spoken eloquently of the order and
the numerous advantages which i
offers to members. He emphasized
the efforts which are being made by
officers Of the grand lodge to keep
up interest and urged all members
to cooperate in this effort.
The address of Mr.. Cody, who fol.
lowed Mr.. Barr, was also forcefu
appeal to Odd Fellows to evince more
interest in the work and welfare OF
the order. He spoke in most i'm
pressive manner, and his address
made fine impression upon all who
heard it.
The attendance was large, prac
tically every Odd Fellows lodge il
the country having been represented
and during the meeting the first de
gree was conferred upon Will Wood
of Caledonia. sass
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Young Men Entertain.

On last Saturday night Messrs. L
j. Evans, L. c. Flynn, Harris Hardy
and Robert Hardy entertained with
a dance in compliment to the visitors
in the city and the members of the
Choetaw Club. Pretty music was
furnished by the Jordan and Young
orchestra
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Mr.. ]. Alter, former Columbian,
who for several years was in the jew
elry business in this city, and who
for some time past has been residing
in Jackson, spent the first of the
week in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Mr.. Virgil Epps left the past week
for Jackson, where he goes to accept
a most responsible position in the
office of the Armour Packing Com
pany.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Mr.. w. C. Beard returned the first
of the week from New York, where he
has been spending some time purchas-
ing spring and summer stock for the
firm of W. C. Beard, Inc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
Mr.. W. B. Richey. 10, died Monda,

Mr.. W. B. Richey, 10, died Monday
at the home of Mr.. j. M. Salter in
the prairie section west of Colum-
bus, where he had resided several
years. He is survived by son, Mr..
H. Richey, and two sisters, Mrs. Tol
Weaver and Mrs. Dabney Acker. The
funeral took place at Murrah Chapel,
in the Dunbar neighborhood, Tues
day afternoon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Some handsome new scenery is be-
ing painted for the Princess Theatre,
the work being done by representa-
tives Of the United Scenery Company,
of New York, who are spending sew
eral days in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Rev. James McCaskill, who has
been spending the past several days
here with homefolk, will leave Fri
day for Belmont farm, in the delta
section, where he goes to conduct
services Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22
A A. M Rand Com;ng

The A. & M. College band, of thir-
tv pieces. will give concert in the
chanel Of the / |. & c. Saturday
evening and will no doubt be heard
BY en- immense crowd
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

the president In some quarters it
was suggested that the appraisement
was to be made now so that addi-
tional recommendation to congress
for emergency legislation might be
made during the remaining two
weeks Of the session.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

The stock Of the Yarbrough Elec-
trio Company has been purchased by
the Columbus Electric Supply House,
of which Mr.. ]. J. Smith is proprietor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Hazard, of
Huntsville, Ala, are visiting Capt.
and Mrs. d. d. Stephenson.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Mr.. G. W Anderson was among
the Caledonia citizens who spent
Tuesday in Columbus on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-02-22

Hon. W Z. Stokes, Of Macon, was
& visitor TO the city Tuesday.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24

NaSS ana GIassner proSpeCtlng bench claim below discovery on Dime Creek have struck good pay
 Federal Judge HolzheimeI has announced that he will appoint George L. Stanley as U. g. Com missioner at Kiana. For reasons best known.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24

PIONEER IGLOO HOTEL.
 Secure your housekeeping Rooms now for the winter. A few left.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24
MOOSE ROUND UP.

At Eagle Hall, Saturday Even ing, Nov. 24th. Dancing and Re treatments. Admission Gentlemen One Dollar. Ladies free.
 Dancing commences at 9:30.
 Dr.. Neumam begs to announce the removal of his office to the Wild Goose Building over TeIe- graph Office. .A
 Ole Tolsness and Bob Jacobson, operating on the Forsell claim on the Submarine vii increase their crew of Union men on Monday.
 Mike Walsh and Henry Moore are gathering their mining outht preparatory t. prospect in the vi cirity of the Diamond I. claim on the third beach line.
 Bud Walsh, the latest arrival II Olll lClllit NOilIt III itl-I iilSHl It- ports that usually rautakerous camp is very idle and quiet, be cause of weather conditions. Teams ean't move fue! for lack of snow and very few outfit are work ing.
 The Moose are giving thclr Firth Annual Roundup and Ball tonight and according to the noise they are making there vii be some doing. They are advertising round town that any male per ;on can break in for peso and that they don't have to pay
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24

Now Is the time 50 Subscribe.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24

Yesterday Paul Kjesstad ard lis racing team conveyed Scatter Sund- back to Oregon creek. The Sena,ol went after mining supplies which ne will use this winter in the vi cinity of Jess creek.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24

Prepare for the winter by patron. izing the advertisers of your paper Mir. Miner!
 P. II. Sweeney, Kougarok ope- rGtor, left for Dime Creek yestcr- day.
 Mike Bloom who has been in town several days from Dime creek returned yesterday.
 
 Mike Powers from Blun called in this offices yesterday Report the going very bad for want of snow. Mike is one of the most po- puldr old timers on Seward Penin- sula He landed here in 1899. He ha been mining and prospecting almost continuously since, in the vicinity of Bluff, This is his first ipr earancc in the metropolis since last spring. He came up per dog team and all th3 dog fans .ay that Mike has a few ot the fircst dogs in this section of the couGrl.
 Now Is the kime 60 Subscribe,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24

LOCAL 24O, l. U. NJ. NJ. X $. w.
 The reg dlar meeting Of tho Nome Mine Workers Union, Local No. $40, of the w. F. of Nj, IS held every Saturday evening at p. m. at Miners Hall. Office hours l D. m. to S,p. m., p. m. to p. m.
 ANDREW BECA, President. ALBERT BEATEN, Sec.-Treasurcr.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

Advertisers will please note that all changes in standing Advertise ment must be received in this office before p. III. for the following mornings issue.. No exception will he made to this rule.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24
CARPENTERS AND 3OINERs.

CARPENTERS AND 3OINEBs.
 Local Union I7S9, Carpenters ana eoiners of America. meets every Fri Gay at Al Orland's shop Front st. Carpenters Headquarters. Teder- hl Labor Hall. R& 6 D. m.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24
ALASKA NEWS ITEMS
 AND TOWN TOPICS

Mir. A. S. Griffith of the illfated schooner White Bear, arrived in town yesterday and related his thrilling experience on the voyage. He practically verified the native boys story which was published in vest 9rday's issue. Grif looks as hale and hearty as ever
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24
Pioneer IglOo Hotel. Rooms soc, and up. Large Reading Room for guests. Mrs. Jno Monohan, Prop.


 Erie Johnson arrived with mail from the Yukon and way pointl yesterday morning. The packages included mail from as far east as Seward. the first since close Of na- vigation.
 The local Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles is making great preparations for their meeting next Tuesday night, Nov 27th. Nomi- nation of candidates for the various offices in the organization is to be the main business feature to be followed by a social sossiol and refreshments.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-24
ORGANIZED LABOR.

INTERNATIONAL UNION MINE MILL X SHELTER WORKERS. Headquarters 51t Denham Buldg.
 Denver, Colorado.
 gEAs. MOVER, ERNEST MILLS, fa,R President. Eec.-TresB,