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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
Sheriff Glover Gets
Some More :Whiskey

Sheriff A NJ. Glover at the head Of a
raiding corps again went out last night
for whiskey and found some. He visit.
cd the negro joints on Jackson street
where 80 many protected bootleggers
hang out and found under the flooring
OF one room four pints of whiskey and
20 ptnts OF beer. Tha liquor was con-
fiscated and the ocu~-ants Of the
house cautioned.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

The city police have been again no.
titled that persons allowing their chick
ems to run at large must be brought be-
fore Mayor Anthony Bowen and fined
for the offense. Several complaints
have been coming into the mayors of.
flee that chickens are tearing up neigh.
boris gardens and lawns. Persons who
have complaints Of this kind to make
should get the names of the owners Of
the chickens and report them to the
authorities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
City Hall Notes

A brush pile fire this morning on
Tom Parks Fleming's property on the
South Side, caused the fire department
to hurry there with the chemicals and
hose because of the menacing height
at which the flames were shooting. It
was but matter Of few minutes to
get the fire under control.
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T 1 ! WEATHElR.

Unsettled, probably rain tonight;
Friday cooler.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
SLACK TO PREACH
FAREWELL SERMON
RECTOR OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
BIDS ADIEU TO CONGRE-
CATION TONIGHT.

Rev. w. s. Slack, who recently
rendered his resignation as rector of
st. Paul's Episcopal church, will Of
ficially bid adieu to his congregation
and to the people of Columbus gener-
ally tonight. He has been asked by
the local pastors Union to conduct
union services, and if the weather is
fair these services will be held at the
Princess Airdome, while in the event
of rain or an unusual chilliness in the
atmosphere they will take place at the
First Methodist church.
Mr.. Slack, who has rendered his
resignation as rector of St PauPs
church to accept a call to the pulpit
of the Episcopal church in Alexan-
dria, La, has been in Columbus sever
al years, and has not only made the
church an efficient rector but has
evinced keen interest in civic, char
table and eleemosynary work and
has done a great deal of good here
He is universally popular and his
contemplated departure is sincerely
regretted.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
COMMANDER CHARACTER
lies ACTION AS "PRAC-
TICAL MUTINY."
MAY BE HANGED
War Department Will Investi-
gate Before Taking Final
Action.

Houston, Texas, Aug. 25-Uncle
Sam delved deep today into the in
vestigation of the wild riot of nego
troopers which resulted in II deaths
and 21 serious injuries.
About 600 negro soldiers of the
Twenty-fourth United States infan-
try were en- route today to Columbus,
N. M.--spirited away by authorities
for fear that the wrath Of the white
citizens of Texas would result in a
wholesale massacre.
They left with two Of their num-
ber dead, and "a in the county jail
awaiting trial, either by the district
attorney who had lodged charges of
murder against them or by a general
court martial before Is military off
GERS, or by both.
The army officers predicted that
the military instead of the civil au
thor.tes would win the right of triaI
and that the verdict would be death
before the firing squads.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
FIRST NEW COTTON
REACHES COLUMBUS
TWO BALES OF THE 1917 CROP
ARE BROUGHT IN AND SOLD
AT HIGH PRICES.

Two bales of cotton of the crop
Of 1917 reached Columbus late We'd
nesday afternoon, one having come
from the plantation of Mr., J, B. Cum
ningham, a prominent planter resid-
ing in the Bigbee Valley neighbor-
hood, while the other was brought in
by John Wilson, an energetic negro
farmer who lives few miles south
west of the city on the Pickensville
road.
The bale brought in by Mr.. Cum
bingham was an unusually heavy one,
having weighed 703 pounds, The
,otton was sold to Mr.. T. o. Burris,
president Of the Tombigbee Mills, at
"a cents a pound, bringing a total Of
S168.72, while the seed were sold to
the Refuge Cotton Oil Company for
$45.30.
The bale brought in by Wilson was
not as heavy as that which came from
Mr.. Cunningham's plantation, and
consequently he did not get quite as
much money as the Bigbee Valley
bale. The cotton and seed, however
letted him a total of $155,50, which
in these hard times, is a considerable
;um of money.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
Caledonia Lady Dies.

After a weeks illness, Miss Sarah
+. Feemster, an aged resident of
Lowndes county, died Friday at 80
o'clock at the home of her nephew,
DR.. f. M. Jamison, at Caledonia.
Funeral services were held at 1890
o'clock Friday morning conducted by
Rev. w. L. Duren, pastor of the
First Methodist church, of this city,
and interment tooi place immed-
lately afterwards, the remains having
been tenderly laid to rest at Feemster
cemetery, four miles East of Cal
edonia.
Miss Feemster, who was 83 years
of age, was we'll known at Caledonia,
and was loved and admired by large
number of friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
SEVERELY CRITICiSES JUN.
loR SENATOR IN LAUNCH.
INC CAMPAIGN.
WILSON IS UPHELD
CuIfeosh Statesman Enthus.
iastieslly Praises Policy Of
the Administration.

Philadelphia. Miss, Aus 25.--
4 love my party, ! love my country
and I love my state better than my
own life and because ! want my state
represented by a man true 10 his
party, loyal TO our president and
faithful to his country, here and
now announce my candidacy for the
United States Senate" dramatically
declared Congressman Pat Harrison
Thursday at the Neshoba County
Fair, amidst the applause Of 1000
people. His announcement came af-
ter he had been speaking for about
30 minutes and after he had shown
the votes Of Senator James X. Var
daman on all the important admins
tration measures since the ship pur-
chase bill
Mr.. Harrison was introduced by
Hon. John r. Tally Of Hattiesburg,
whom he defeated for Congress seven
years ago. Mr.. Tally's ability as an
orator was never displayed to better
advantage than when he presented
Congressman Harrison to the audi
ence, and as the young representative
advanced to the center of the stage
he faced the audience that packed
the seating capacity Of the open air
pavilion, while hundreds stood
around the side.
The crowd was in no temper to
listen to any justification of the
Stacker, and if the demonstration to-
day and yesterday are any indication,
this section of Mississiye. is intense
ly patriotic.
Speaker Conner, Senators CASTLE
and Murray and Representative Os-
car Johnston made interesting speech
es. One of the most brilliant ad-
dresses of the whole fair was that of
Fred Sullens, editor of the Jackson
Daily News, who gave a graphic ac-
count of the war.
During his speech Mr.. Harrison
declared that practically every move
Continued on page 4
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
MERIDIAN MOTORMEN
ON STRIKE SATURDAY
Especial to Commercial. J

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 25.-A gen
eral strike was called at 2:30 o'clock
Saturday afternoon by motormen
and the street railway Of the Meri-
iian Light and Power Co., was com
oletely tied up. Following consul
tation between committee motormer
and company officials demand OF
men met with flat refusal. The de-
nands were for 4 cents per hour in
crease, and cars were lined up and
driven to barn. Men now receive
22 cents here, but their claim is they
can't support themselves and families
on less than 26 cents an hour. Not
car in the city running. The com
pany had at late hour made no at
tempt to resume service.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26

Only few people took advantage
of the rare opportunity offered the
citizens of this section last Thursday
when the Dairy train of the Mobile
and Ohio and Southern Railway in
Mississippi spent the day at the loca
M. and o. depot.
On the train were Mr.. G. W
Humphrey, dairy expert of the
Southern R. R., Mr.. R. M. Maer
farm products agent, and L. D. Full
Ter, industrial agent. Most interest
ing talks were made on dairying
marketing and shipping of produce
stock raising, tick eradication, etc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
Mayor Cunter Very Ill.

Mayor w. c. Gunter, who has been
in bad health for many months past,
has recently grown steadily worse
and is now in a precarious condition.
Mayor Gunter went to Stafford
Springs recently, hoping that the
waters there would prove beneficial.
The desired result was not accom-
plished, however, as, instead of i'm
proving, he became weaker, and was
compelled to return. DR.. Leon
Gunter, brother who lives in De-
catur, Ala, and other relatives have
been summoned to his bedside.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
MRS. KATIE |. cox
CALLED BY DEATH
WILL KNOWS LADY PAssfs
AWAY AZ HrE no.r Os
SOUTH 4sh srprIT

Mr. Katie L. Cos. fhs beloved
sifs ~ Nf d 4 cns. s.. died u
her home Ne s2e South Fsurth
street. about o'clock last Thur
DAY sighi. her death having resulted
from complication N ailments
Mrs Cor was = nsembsr ef = Nell
known family. and vas universally
beloved and esteemed. her hind and
gentle nature having endeared her
10 oil whom she came IN contact
She was q conscientious Christian.
having for many yesrs been a mem
b.r Of the First Methodist church
and having conformed 10 ~ regu.
lations in thoroughly consistent
manner.
Mrs. Cox, who was G3 years old,
is survived by her husband. two
daughters, Mrs. Joe Wofford, ~
Birmingham. and Miss Julia Cox, of
this city. and two sons, Messrs. My
rick Cox and u. s. Cox. Jr., both of
whom are residents Of Columbus
Her death has brought the most
profound grief to members of the
family, and the Commercial joins
their numerous friends in extending
sympathy and coincidence in their
hour of distress.
Funeral services were held at the
family home at 4 o'clock Friday af-
ternoon, having been conducted by
Rev. w. l.. Duren, pastor OF the
First Methordst church. lnterment
in Friendship cemetery followed,
Messrs. ID. r. McClary, s. l.. Game,
G. d. Harris, R. ]. Gunter, Battle
Bell and c. +. Sherrod having of
ficiated as pail bearers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
CONGRESSIONAL AND OIL
~ RACES BEcls TO
WARM UP.
Hon. w ?. Siribling VIII BE
One Of Mr.. Gamblers Strong.
eat Opponen

While interest throughout the
state seems 60 be- largely eeatered
iu The coming senatorial race. peo.
DE in ths section are not losing
stRht " the fact that congressman
are also 70 be- elected next year. and
10 is absolutely certain that Hon. r..
S. Gambler, who for many years has
cpresented This. the First, district
% Congress, will have strong opposi.
on
Among Mr. Gamblers strongest
opponents will be Hon. W. r. Strib-
ing. q prominent member Of the To-
cal bar Mr. Stribling at present
represents Lowndes county in the
state senate, and made brilliant
record at the last session Of that
body. lie was urged to run for
Congress last year, but declined to
WELD to the pressure brought upon
him by his friends He has def
ntely decided to enter the coming
contest, howeverand will undoubted-
y make a strong race. 1t is also
rumored that Hon j F. Frierson,
another member of the local bar,
will be an aspirant for congressional
honors, but he has not as yet Off
cially announced his candidacy.
In addition to the gentlemen men
toned above, Mr.. Gambler will have
other opposition in various portions
of the district. Hon W. w. Ma
gruder, Of Starkville, has already
SHE'D his castor into the ring. while
among other tentative candidates
are Hon. John f. Rankin and Hon.
Guy Mitchell, both of whom reside
in Tupelo.
1t is also probable that Hon, Thos.
b. Carroll, judge of the Sixteenth
circuit court district, which includes
Lowndes county, will have strong OPP
position, the most prominent oppo-
nent mentioned to date being Hon.
T. c. Kimbrough, of West Point.
Judge Kmbrough was appointed by
Governor Brewer as Judge of the
Sixteenth circuit court district in
1913, but after the elective judiciary
bill passed was defeated by Judge
Carroll when the two contested their
strength before the people. Not
withstanding his defeat, however, he
has fine record. and many friends
are insistently urging him to enter
the impending race.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
HIRSHMAN'S STORE
TO BE REMODELED
BUILDING IN MAIN BUSINESS
SECTION WILL BE GREATLY
IMPROVED SOON.

Among the many changes and i'm
provements in the business section
of the city will be the remodeling of
the store of H. Hirshman, which firm
is owned and managed by Messrs.
Louis and Albert Rirshman. The
contract was awarded the past week
to Mr.. E. B. Morris, a local contrac-
tor, and work will begin at once.
Among the changes to be made in
the building will be complete new
front, with large display windows
and entrance. On the side of the
store will be placed big show win
dow. Hirshman's store is located on
the corner of Main and Market
streets, in the principal business Sec
tion of the city, and the improve
ments viii add greatly to the looks
of the building
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
Spann Going to Maryland.

Prof. j. r. Spann, who last session
was an Instructor of mathematics at
the University of Mississippi, has
been honored by being given the po-
qition of instructor Of mathematics
in the A. and NJ. College of Mary
land, located at College Park, Md.
Prof. Spann was reared in this county
and has many friends here who con-
graduate him upon the success he
has made. He expects to leave for
College Park within the next few
weeks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
PRESIDENTS ORDER
HITS THE DEALERS
prTAlfTes wlfO fiAvr MADf
ADVANCE CONTRACTS WILL
HAVE HARD SHEDDING

People In Columbus are much eon
eerned over ths order recently issued
by President Wilson fixinR the prices
Tor which coal ia 10 he sold IN various
parts Of the country. Columbus
gets practically her entire supply
the Alabama mines. and rntes In thi.
district are considerably lower than
those now in effect. According 10
the Presidents order prices AZ the
mines range from $40 10 s2.40
per ton, and these rates should make
the prices 10 local consumers average
from $3.50 10 $3.50 per ton, while
for some time past they have been
paying about $500 per ton for all
coal used
While operators in the mining dis
trict are complaining about the low
rate fixed by the President, retail
dealers contend that the executive
order will work a greater hardship
upon them than upon the mine own
ers. A local dealer states that most
of those engaged in the business
have made contracts extending over
the coming winter based on the pres
ent valuation of coal, and the miners
will hold them to these contracts.
He therefore contends that if coal
is sold the consumers at prices fixed
by the President that all those who
sell at retail and who have contract
ed for future supplies will be com
PEELED to stand heavy losses.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26

Rev. C. A. Owens of Humbolt,
Tenn, will deliver two sermons here
today. preaching at the First Baptist
church at II o'clock this morning
and at the Second Baptist church at
8 o'clock this evening. He is said to
be an eloquent speaker, and the peo-
pie Of Columbus are extended q
cordial invitation 70 hear him.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
ROAD
TO BE IMPROVED
ROUSINC MEETING HELD AT
RURAL HILL FRIDAY
EVENING.

The citizens of the eastern section
of the county will celebrate Good
Roards Week beginning tomorrow
morning, and the Tuscaloosa road
and its branches will be put in first
class condition. To arouse interest
in the work big meeting was held
at Rural Hill school house Friday
evening and was attended by nearly
two hundred citizens. Fine speech
es were made by Messrs. B. G. Hull,
H. II. McClanahan, John F. Frier-
son and others, and later refresh
ments were enjoyed.
The citizens in district two started
campaign some time ago for teams.
hands and money and the work to be
done this week will be voluntary on
the part of the different men resid-
Ing on the Tuscaloosa road. Special
committees are in charge of the work,
which promises to be great success.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
MANY GARMENTS HAVE
BEEN RECENTLY
COMPLETED.
READY
Large Bos viii Be Sen, 10 New
Orleans Some Time During
This Week.


splendid and efficient work of Do,
Columbus Chapter and he County
Auxilinries N the American Rcd
Gross Association. II speaks ef un.
tiring effort since the chapter was
organized the latter part of June.
and is fine tribute 20 the patriotic
service Of the women Of Columbus
and of the county
Garments made for first shipment:
&C operating gowns, ll9 bed
shirts. iOg pairs Of paiqmas, 70 con.
yalescent robes, "a nightengales, n
pair bed s3cks,4l pairs operating leg.
gins, 27O tray cloths, A. hot water
bags, l6 operating helmets, % operal-
ing caps; total number Of garments
ade, 100 Knitted Articles 226
he spital wiprS, 36 sponge mop', 3
avptor's helmets, 3 pal u socks .
rms thumblIss mitt.ns, pairs
wristlets, 8 scarfs,; 2S3 total mum
ber knitted articles. 427 handker.
chiefs; no total number articles.
100 garments made; 1900 total num-
Der garments and articles.
Visitors to the Armory on Thurs
day, many of whom had not realized
the extent of the work outlined and
accomplished, viewed with great
pleasure and interest, and with in
creasing surprise the beautiful ex-
hibit on display before its shipment
to New Orleans tomorrow In num-
Der, perfect finish of garment, care
ful sele ZION of material md in all
the details that contribute to a com
plete whole, il measured up to high
standard A sample Of each garment
included in the shipment was sub
mitted for inspection. On one table,
there were surgeons operating robes
and bed shirts for invalids, on another
pajamas of plaid and stripped out
ing cloth; still another held the bright
blue and pink nightengales for the
eonvalescents Further on were tbs
comfortable convalescent robes, hot
water bags, bed socks, tray cloths,
operating leggins, surgeons helmets
and caps, and countless other things
designed to give comfort to the sol
ders, protection to the surgeon Y
was. in its entirety, an exhibit that
called forth and merited the warm
est praises and congratulations,
With the first shipment off, the
chapter will not rest on its laurels.
but will go Immediately to work
gain. Enlarged efforts will mark
the coming months, and abundant
results will be their reward Ap.
oroaching winter will bring greater
needs, the chapter and its auxiliaries
will do their part toward meeting
these needs.
The knitted woolen articles al
eady on hand will not be shipped
,util later. Additional wool will be
distributed Monday. All those who
have promised to assist in the knit
ting are requested to call at the
Armory Monday morning and receive
the desired amount of material.
Several pieces taken as models in
he pajama work have not been re-
urned to headquarters. These
whether loaned to individuals or
auxiliaries, should be brought back
this week so that the suits will be
complete.
The recently adopted plan OF
church circles for each day Of the
week has worked so successfully
that il will be continued indefinitely,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
PLAN TO DEFRAY EXPENSE
or WORK IS
ADOPTED.
Mississippi Council Has No
Money to Garry on Work 10
Be Accomplished.

AHV hHPf'pitatiHH HaFiHh ht'H AiN-
en- the Mississippi Woman's Commit
tee for its work, Il becomes neces-
sary to raise fund to cover the ex-
pense of the registration, which is to
be held throughout Mississippi Miss
Emma Ody Pohl, Of the Industrial
Institute and College, state registra-
ton chairman, has arranged the fol-
lowing financial plan which has been
approved by Mrs. NJ. G.. MeGehee,
state chairman, and she feels conf
dent that it will receive the hearty
support of all:
Every woman and girl who regis
ters for service or training through
out the entire period of registration
must pay a registration fee in the
amount from one cent to one dollar
"On the initial day of registration
a "Woman's Service Fund" will be
raised. Money in any amount will
be received from everybody, men,
women and Children. In the secur-
ing of subscriptions, girls and women
will be stationed on the corners of
prominent streets of the towns and
cities, in the postoffices, railway
stations, in front of hotels, etc.
Everything possible will be done
to swell this "Service Fund" On
the day of the drive, the initial day
of registration, each town and COM
munity will try to secure as many
registrations from its women, and as
many contributions form its citizens,
as possible. The -loan.ies OF th.
state will vie with each other in the
securing of registrations and the
arousing of general interest in the
registration and the contributions to
the fund"
In separate and later campaign
the negro women of the state will be
yiven an opportunity to register.
Following the suggestion of Mrs.
William Baldwin, county registration
chairman for Lowndes county, Miss
Pohl makes the following announce
ment:
''In as much as the rural communi-
ties are not clearly defined geogra-
ohical areas, and in order that there
shall be no confusion over or over
apping boundries, the registration
chairmen of neighboring communities
should confer and map out their re-
;pective territory. Those whose
communities are in a radius of few
miles might work together, thereby
concentrating a fewer registration
stations"
"The following is a list containing
names of county registration chair
men not already published:
Pontotoc county Mrs. f. V. Abb
ernetny, of Pontotoc, serving instead
of Miss Bessinger.
Holmes county-Mrs. Kate T. De-
Loach, of Durant
Claibourne county--Miss Ottllie
Redus, of Port Gibson.
Jefferson county-Mrs. Jeff Truly
of Fayette.
Lawrence county-Mrs. Watts, of
Monticello.
Jones county--Mrs. c. r. Ramsay,
of Laurel
Franklin county-Mrs. f. f. Stew
ard, of Monroe.
Tishomingo county-Mrs. Baylis
Williams, of Iuka.
Issaquena county-Mrs. j. N. Far,
rish, of Mayersville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
Garage Closed.

The City Garage, which for. some
time past has been owned and manag-
ed by Mr.. R. NJ. Waters, was closed
Thursday, having gone into volun-
tary bankruptcy. The liabilities
amount TO about s5 1000, while the
assets are near $4,000.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-26
viii Install Machinery

The big wholesale grocery firm or
J. l.. Walker and Company expects
TO soon complete their installation OF
machinery for the purpose of max,
ing velvet bean meal and other mix
ed feeds.
In this issue of the Commercial
this firm is advertising for velvet
beans. corn, sorghum and other
products, which they will either buy
or find a market for