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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
COMMISSION TAKES STAND
AGAINST PROPOSED
ADVANCE.
CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD ON MARCH 28
Plans Meing Made to Protect
Interests of Mississippi; Ship
pers.

Jackson, Miss, March 21.--A de-
termined stand against o possible
movement to alter and revise upward
the existing Mississippi intrastate
class and commodity freight rates has
been advised by the members Of the
Mississippi Railroad Commission, as
stated by DR.. f. NJ. Sheppard Of Rich
ton, president of the commission,
who was at headquarters Tuesday.
While it is impossible as stated by
DR., Sheppard, to forecast what the
disposition of the pending Memphis
freight fate case, which is scheduled
for an early hearing before a repre-
sentative Of the interstate commerce
commission, that decision might be of
such nature that would require a
readjustment Of the Mississippi state
rates, in order to meet possible
changes.
At any rate, the State Railroad
Commission deems it advisable that
the business interests of Mississippi,
represented by various commercial
organizations, should meet in con-
ference with them, in order to devise
ways and means for protection of
the intrastate rates.
A call for a conference has been
sent out, suggesting such a meeting
here on Wednesday, March 28, and
DR.. Sheppard states that he hopes to
see every organization as well as
heads of Industrial and mercantile
concerns having large traffic deal
ings represented on that occasion.
fIe suggest tnat sucn commercial
clahs as may be overlooked in send
ug 1ut the letter of advice failin,
TO receive formal notice act On The
newspaper notice and make their ar
rangements to be on hand. 1t is
probable that such a meeting would
devise plans for having Mississippi's
interests represented at the Memphis
hearing, the date for which is yet in
definite.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES (

Washington, March 21,-For two
hours Tuesday President Wilson dis
cussed the international crisis with
his cabinet and heard urgent sugges-
tions that the date for the extra ses-
sion of Congress, fixed at April l6,
be set forward to consider further
steps in defense CT American com
.--nefeee against eais.ar subrsas.irs
1t is understood there was not dis
senting voice against this advice.
The president himself did not ex-
press his views, and SO far as could
be learned later had not finally de-
terinined upon the course to be pur-
sued. The prevailing belief was that
he would announce the call for an
earlier meeting of Congress.
Among officials virtually the
unanimous opinion is that in spite of
the technical armed neutrality status
of the United States, actually state
of war exists as the result Of the
ruthless destruction of American
merchant ships and the killing of
American citizens in defiance of in
ternational law and of the most
solemn warnings one nation can give
another The only question is what
shall be done about it further than
the arming of merchantmen to resist
submarine attack if they get the
chance.
The cabinet members generally
are said to have expressed their will
ingness to support program based
on an early call for Congress and a
formal declaration that a state of
war exists between Germany and the
United States.
Plans for organizing patrol squad
rons of privately owned motorboats
and yachts along the Atlantic coast
were discussed at a conference be-
tween Secretary Daniels and Capt
George r. MARVEL, an assistant OF
operations who has just returned
from trip to New York, Boston anC
other coast points to enroll valuable
craft. Captain MARVEL reported he
had arranged contracts with manN
owners of small, speedy boats suit
able for mounting guns and chasing
submarines or patrolling the coast
to turn their vessels over to the gov
ernment in an emergency. A mum
Der of boatowners also agreed to vol
unteer as reserve officers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
ESCAPE OF BOYS
IS MIRACULOUS
LOIS WOoTEN AND FRED
CLARK FACED PERIL
Gus POSITION.
AUTOMOBILE is
STRUCK BY ENGINE
Car Is Demolished, But Boy
Escape With Injuries Of Triv
ial Nature.

Two local youngsters, Fred Clark,
$50 South Seventh street, and Lois
Wooten, 1924 Bell avenue, recently
had narrow escape from death when
an automobile in which they were
riding collided with Mobile e. Ohio
passenger train at the Fifteenth
street crossing in East Columbus.
The youngsters saw the train com
ing, and tried to beat it to the cross
ing; but their effort was only par
TALLY successful as the engine struck
the rear end of the auto, and smashed
it into smithereens. Fortunately
however, the boys were occupying
the front seat, and while both were
thrown out neither was seriously in.
iured.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
FASHION SHOW WILL Be
HELD HERE NEXT. WEEK
MERCHANTS OF CITY TO PLACE
ON DISPLAY ALL OF THE
LATEST STYLES.

The week Of March 26 is to be
observed as Fashion Week in Colum-
bus, and local merchants who deal
in dress goods, shoes, millinery and
other articles Of feminine finery are
going to combine in an effort to
make the occasion a big success.
Buyers for local establishments
have recently returned from New
York and other eastern markets,
where they purchased unusually
large stocks, and all goods will ar
rive in ample time to be displayed
during fashion week. Special atten-
tion will be devoted to window dis
, plays, and as he s,tores participating
not only have large windows but
have in their employ men who are
experienced decorators, this will form
a most notable feature.
Local merchants are well known
for their enterprise, and as all the
large stores send buyers to New York
each season their patrons are afford
ed opportunity to view the new
styles soon after they appear in the
metropolis. This fact is known
throughout East Mississippi, and
many ladies living in surrounding
towns come here to do their shop
ping. Fashion Week will be well ad-
vertised, and it is expected that many
strangers will visit the city to make
selections from the many beautiful
articles which will be on display.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Famous Submarine Picture to be
Shown at Princess March 26th

Columbians will be given an oppor-
tunity to see the famous under the
sea picture, 100000 Leagues Under
the Sea-" at the Princess Monday,
March 26th These are the first ae-
tual submarine pictures ever made
and show real battles between men
and man eating sharks at the oceans
bottom, and fight to death between
man and giant octopus. There
is thrill after thrill, the photograph
ing of which was only made possible
by the wonderful invention of the
Williamson brothers, which made
submarine photography possible. 1t
it not only a thrilling entertaining
production, but is worthy Of unusual
attention from an educational view
point There will be two shows in the
afternoon, starting at 2:30 and 1880,
and two at night, at $50 and $50.
The admission will be 15c to stu
dents of the college and schools, and
25c to all others.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
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Birmingham, Ala, March 21.--
David 0verton, under sentence of
death for the murder of Probate
Judge w. r. Lawler Of Huntsville,
and Tony Malino, convicted on
charge of murder, were shot and
killed IN skirmiah with Deputy
Sheriffs White and McDuff back Of
Birmingham College at owenton at
6:l5 O'Clock Tuesday night.
] L. Latham, who was with Over
ton and Malino when they were
killed, was shot, but Is alive and is
now at Hillman hospital, where it
is thought he will recover.
Seven deputies are searching the
woods around Birmingham College,
and near Pratt City for Sam Messinas
j. r. J Anderson and Frank Smith,
who were with Ovcrton when discov-
ered but who made their escape
while the firing wac going on.
Messna is believed to have been
wounded as he made his get away.
Deputies McDuff and White went
to the 0wenton College vicinity fol-
lowing a tip brought into the sheriff's
office about s o'clock Tuesday after
moor. by a negro boy. whose name is
unknown, that a number Of strange
men had been seen in that neighbor-
hood.
They stopped and were talking to
Joseph Tate, who prosecuted Over
on AZ Huntsville, when the six men
ran across in front of the house. They
pursued them, and found them in a
briar patch back of Birmingham Col
lege, according to Mr.. White.
Overton had a rifle and Latham
and Malno had pistols, according 70
Mr., White, and when he called
"Haltw they Immediately opened
fire. Between 40 and 80 shots were
fired in the skirmish, and eight shots
were fired by 0yerton. When he
was captured this number of car
tridges were gone from bis rifle and
four remained.
According to Latham, who was
seen at the Hulman hospit J by news
paper reporters, the esca7e had been
pIanned. Il was going to the peni-
tentiary last Saturday" said Latham,
'sbut they told me if would sta
over we would get away soon. | did
not know when it was planned to
escape" Latham disclaims know
ledge Of how the arms were smuggled
to the prisoners.
A Dispatch from Huntsville says
lie ii openly limited, but without basis
OF tangible evidence, that the escape
was the result of conspiracy involv-
| ing jefferson county Jail officials.
| Some adhere to the theory that Over
ton, being desperate, threatened to
"saueap' on others involved in the
tragedy which resulted in the death
Of Judge Lawler, and that his ac-
complices made the ARRANGEMENTS
for him to escape.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Arranging for Convention


W. V. Frierson, superintendent of
the local public schools, has been Sc
lected as general chairman of the
committee on arrangements for the
annual convention Of the Mississippi
Teachers Association, which is to be
held here next May, and chairmen
for the various committees have been
named as follows:
Reservations, Mrs z. P. Landrum
finance, Mr.. F. P. Phillips; transpor-
tation, Mr.. d. A. Strickland; auto
mobiles, Mr.. R. E. Johnston; enter.
tainment, DIR. J. w. Lipscomb; pub
licity, Mr.. v. B. lines; information
Mr.. T. E. Lott.
The chairmen Of these committee
together with the general chairman
constitute the steering committee
At the next meeting Of this commit
tee the members Of the committees
will be selected.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
THREE MEN TAKE NEGRO
| FROM HOME IN An AUTO

Shortly after 9 O'Clock last night
three unidentified white men enter
ed the home of John Beard, Q negro
living on the Mcclure place about 10
miles north Of Columbus on the Aber-
deem road, and took him from the
house. The negro was placed in an
automobile, which drove rapidly away.
There is great deal of mystery
about the affair as Beard seemed to
be peaceful negro, and 50 far as
could be learned had not been in any
trouble. Officers are investigating
the case
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Jane
Smith, who died early Sunday morn
ing at the home of her daughter
Mrs Nellie Blair, on College street
! was held Monday afternoon from
the First Baptist church, conducted
by Rev. j. L. Vipperman, the pastor.
The remains were taken to Friend
ship cemetery, where they were ten
derly laid to rest.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: Messrs. Warren M
Cox, r. J. Gunter, J. T. Sanford
Perry Halbert, T. p Phillips and W.
| N. Puckett. The flower committee
consisted of Mesdames w. H. Brooks
William Simpson, R. R. Banks and
Fenton Robertson.
Mrs. Smith, who was one of the
E.oldest and best known women of the
city, was loved and admired by all
who knew her. She had been IN III
health for some time past, and Sat.
urday evening was seized with ar
attack of acute indigestion. She con
tinued to grow worse until the enc
came, about o'clock Sunday morn
ing. She was about SO years Of
age, and was a noble Christian WON
an, having been ready at all time'
to help those in need. She was ;
native of Alabama, but had made
Columbus her home for many year
past. She is survived by two daugh
ters, Mrs. Blair and Mrs. J W. lrion
who have the heartfelt sympathy o
numerous friends in their bereave
ment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Attempts to End Life.

: Mr.. Roy Rippcy, well known
citizen of West Point, and a son OF
Mr.. w. Rippey, of this city, attempt
ed suicide yesterday morning, ac-
cording to news received here, iAe
oung man is said to have cut his
ohroat with a razor, and reports state
chat he has slight chance for re.
1overy.
Mr.. Rippey has for some time past
.eld a position in the office of the
:. linois Central r. r. at West Point
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Christian Church Services.

The minister will fill his pulpit
next Sunday morning. His subject
will be. Extremes in Religion" The
presence of every member is greatly
desired.
In the evening Rev. t. j. Swanzey,
State Field Lecturer. will oeeunv the
pulpit and deliver an address in the
interest Of the prohibition movement
Everybody cordially invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22

Representatives of r. L. Polk &
Company, whose general offices for
this district are in Memphis, are IN
Columbus compiling information for
a new city directory. The last local
directory was issued in 1914, and
gave Columbus an estimated popula-
ton of 10000. 1t is hoped and be,
lieved that the forthcoming issue VII
show a population of at least lo'VVo
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Openings Tonight.

Spring openings will be held this
evening by two Of the large depart
ment stores of the city. The stores
of Simon Loeb and Brother and W,
G.. Beard, Inc, will be open from .
to 10 o'clock, and will have on dis
play the latest styles in ready-to-
wear, millinery, dress fabrics, cloth
ing and footwear. Music will be an
other feature of the evening. The
public is cordially invited to be pres
ent.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Marguerite Clark at Princess Today

Marguerite Clark in "The Fortunes
Of Fiji" is the attraction at the Prin.
cess today. 1t is delightful little
romantic drama in six reels, and the
admirers Of little Miss Clark will be
delighted with this, her latest picture
The admission is children 10c, adults
15c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
w. c. t. u. Meeting.

The W. c, T. u Will meet with
Mrs. J. Fl. Bell at her home on North
Eleventh street this afternoon at 8
o'clock. All ladies interested IN
temperance work are cordially invit-
ed to be present
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
CABINET MEETING
LASTS TWO HOUT S
Situation Is Tense, and Unani-
nous Opinion Is That Action
Should Be Taken.
. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .
CONGRESS TO CONVENE
MONDAY, APRIL 2.

President Wilson on yester-
day issued a call for ar extra
} session Of Congress to con-
vent Monday, April 2, advanc-
ing the time two weeks from
April 16, the date originally
set.
In his proclamation calling
the extra session for this date
} the president said it was for
! the purpose of submitting to
the body grave questions Of
our international policy"
1t is understood that the
president will ask Congress to
! declare that a state of war
existed since some recent date
soon after Germany made her
last declaration concerning
submarine warfare.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
TONY MALONA
Is ALSO KILLED
j. l.. Latham, Who Was With
Overton and Malino, Serious
ly Wounded.
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MAIN FEATURES or
THE JAIL DELIVERY.

Overton with six compan-
? ions escaped from Jail at 8
: o'clock Tuesday morning.
? 0verton and Malino were
? killed by deputies in a thicket
? adjacent to Birmingham Col
lege in 0wenton shortly after
; 8 o'clock Tuesday night.
Joe Tate, the solicitor who
: prosecuted 0verton was
, witness Of the battle from his
, front porch in 0wanton.
Tate and Il. L. Mason we're
! the only eye-witnesses except
; the participants.
Four Of the escaped Grim
J mails got away successfully.
Grand jury began investi-
; cation Of jail delivery immed-
lately,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Farm Loan Board Has Fixed Rate.

washington, MafCh ZI.-IHe FaTm
Loan Board announced Monday that
the interest rate on all loans made
to farmers throughout the country by
federal Land Banks would be 5 per
cent. A rate of 4 IL per cent on
bonds to be issued by the land banks
also was officially announced.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22

The many friends of Master Jason
Niles Puckett regret to learn that he
had the misfortune to break his left
arm Sunday afternoon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22

ssrs. McFachan and Miss Rennie
McEachan. of West Point. spent the
first Of the week in Columbus with
friends and relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22
Mr.. Leibig Hunt, of Humbolt

Mr.. Leibig Hunt. of Humbolt,
Tenn, representing the Henderson
Wagon Company, Of Kentucky, was
a visitor to the city the first Of the
week. o
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22

Mr.. C. L. Marsh of Memphis, rep
resenting the cigar department OF J.
T. Fargson Company, is spending to-
day in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-03-22

Mr.. Ed staub, Of Reform, Ala.
visited friends in the city Sunday
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-13
Felt Breaking of Blockade VIII
Show Germany Her Hopes
Are in Vain.
MEANS AN EARLY PEACE
Plan to Have Overwhelming VIC
tory as Assurance for ting
Peace Everywhere Over the
World.

Washington, April 12.-Amorica's
plans for Fastening an carly and lass
ing peace for the world by opposing
the rulers of Germany in omen state
OF war. has brought to its inception
g campaign of colossal proportions to
break down the German submarine
blockade and keep the allies plenti-
fully supplied with food, clothing and
munitions. This was determined up
on by President Wilson and his adj
yisors 1t Ia felt this will be the
most effective way Of striking aggres.
sively.
Unable now to send an army into
the trenches, the president believes
the United States can do even great
er service in the common cause
against Germany by providing o great
armada Of merchantmen to inyalidate
the undersca campaign about which
have been rallied the fading hopes Of
Prussian conquest.
For weeks officials have been al
work on such plan, but not until to-
day was il revealed on how great
scale the task had been projected, or
how great Importance was attached
to it in tho Administrations general
war program. Virtually every detail
now has been completed and by fall
the campaign iteelf will be in full
swing. Many officials believe IL may
attain supremacy over the snbma
rine which will prove the decisive
victory of The great war.
President Wilson viii appeal di.
roctly 10 the people II he cannot oth~
erwige overcome the opposition to his
war plars This was made plain hero
today 70 the congressional Leaders
when they resumed their conference
with President Wilson on his CON
scrptior plan.
President Wilson is determined
that the country shall realize the So
robustness OF the situation and the nee
essity for large army.
The administrations episonage bill
is also meeting with unexpected OPP
positior. many Of the congressman
think that IT is too drastic The ad-
ministration will probably be called
upon to show tho full extent of the
German spy system.
The newspaper censorship bill win
probably be held up unless it is Eod-
illed
Congress has no voice in whether
an army shall he sent 10 Europe.
The official notification that Brazil
has broken with Germany reached
the state department today.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-13
NAVAL RESERVE
SURGEON he re
APPLICANTS HAVE LAST CHANCE
TO EE EXAMINED FOR SOME
TIME TODAY.

Volunteers for the naval reserve
who have not yet been physically ex-
amined will have another opportunity
today, when DR.. SOsnowski will be on
hand during the entire day in the fed
eral building for the purpose. He
will leave Friday night. not 10 return
for some time, and Lieut.. Mangum
hopes to have all who desire to Join
on hand during the day No one is
accepted for service until the physi-
cal test is made.
An inquiry conducted privately by
a member of local naval reserve unit
regarding public opinion about the re-
serve and its opportunities and obli-
cations to serve the nation during the
war resulted in the discovery that
there is a general misunderstanding
regarding that branch of volunteer
service.
The reserve here is under direc-
ton Of the district headquarters Of
the Sixth Naval District at Charleston
with Rear Admiral F. f. Beatty, L.
5. n, retired, in command The dis
trict extends from Wilmington, N. c..
to Jacksonville, Fla, and the enroll
ment of the naval reserve is only one
of its objects. This reserve is to be
called on in time Of war or emergency
for various duties in connection with
the defense of the coast, to enable
the fleet-the first line of defense
to be kept intact and also for purposes
Of communication, obtaining informa-
ton, etc.
Local headquarters office at present
is located in the federal building
where any further information in con
nection with the enrolment will be
gladly given.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-04-13
VISITORS PRAISE
CLEAN CITY HERE
SECRETARY OF COTTON MANU-.
FACTuRERS' ASSN, AND ED.
IToR WRITE OPINION.

That Brunswick is one of the clean
est cities they have ever seen was
the opinion recently Expressed by T..
h. Glenn, secretary of the Cotton
Manufacturers Association of Geor-
eia. and l.. l.. Arnold, editor of "Cot.
ton one of the largest textile trade
journals in America, after they had
spent two days in company with Sec.
retary Smith, of the Board of Trade
In looking over the city and visiting
ST Sfmoas Island, The visitors took
occasion to rise carly in the morning
and look around the streets, alleys
and back yards. They were so great
ly Impressed by the general nea.nese
and cleanliness of the city that. after
their return to Atlanta. Mr. Arnold
wrote a letter to Secretary Smith
which The News publishes below in
full in order that the people of Bruins.
wick may know that their efforts ia
keep the city presentable is noticed
and appreciated by strangers and that
they may strive to reach even high
er level in making the town attrac-
tive
My Dear Mr.. Smith: Looking over
the prints of the many photographs
made in and around Brunswick dur.
ing my recent visit | am again re-
minded of the many courtesies ex-
tended by Won to Mr. Glenn and NV.
self. and Mr. Glenn wishes to join me
in again thanking YOU for giving us
very pleasant visit
While | am writing | cannot re-
Iraln from concentrating you upon
the extreme neatness and cleanliness
OF Brunswick's streets and Yards. IN
our walks about town, Mr.. Glenn and
myself frequently commented upon
the splendid manner in which youy
board of health. with the cooperation
of your citizens, maintain the clearly
appearance of the back streets, back
alleys and back yards, even in the
lower quarters of the city. This Is
something on which Brunswick
should be congratulated. and we take
this occasion to congratulate you and
your city.
Looking forward with pleasure 10
again greeting you at the convention
Of the Cotton Manufacturers Asso.
citation Of Georgia in June, remain,
with personal regards.
Yours very truly
II. l.. ARNOLD, Editor