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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
COLUMBIAkS GIVE PUBLIC
DEMONSTRATION OF
PATRIOTISM.
LADIES IN THE LEAD
Members Of Civic League VIII
Canvass City to Sell Securi-
ties.

Columbus put on a Liberty Loan
bond parade Wednesday and the dem
onstration served not only to display
the patriotism of local citizens but to
give an impetus to the sale of the
securities here.
The parade formed m front of the
city hall at 1890 O'Clock a. M, and
was led by an automobile in which
there were seated Mrs. William Bald
win, president of the Ladies' Civic
League, which is actively pushing
the sale of the bonds, and the follow
ing members Of that organization
Mrs. z. P. Landrum, Mrs. G.. R. Neu-
man and Mrs. J. w. Lipscomb This
car was followed by members
of the First Regiment, Mississippi
National Guard, who are in Colum-
bus guarding local bridges, and then
came the Boy Scouts. They were
followed by 200 citizens on foot,
while a line of automobiles brought
up the rear.
Leaving the city hall promptly at
1890 a. m, the parade proceeded
west on Main street to Third street,
thence south on Third street to
Fourth avenue, thence east on South
Fourth avenue to Market street,
thence north on Market street to
North Second avenue, thence east on
Sixth avenue to Sixth street and
thence south on Sixth street to the
city hall, where it disbanded. The
Boy Scouts carried an immense
United States flag which belongs to
the Mississippi Industrial Institute
and College, while 4. aumber 4of the
marchers carried posters and banners
advertising the Liberty Loan bonds.
The demonstration was arranged
at the request of R. P. Compton, a
representative Of the Federal Reservt
Bank at st. Louis, who was in Co
lumbus Monday. Mr.. V. B. lines was
chairman Of the parade committee
and the success of the demonstration
is largely due to efficient work on
his part.
There remains only two more days
in which to subscribe for the bonds,
and the ladies comprising the local
committee will begin whirlwind
campaign this morning.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
CONSTANTINE AND CROWN
PRINCE TO LEAVE
COUNTRY.
> RULES


Athens, June 13.--The fall Of
Constantine |, King of the Hellenes,
las come in response to the demand
of the protecting powers, France,
England and Russia. He abd.cated
Tuesday in favor of his second son,
Prince Alexander.
This climax in the affairs of
Greece was brought about through
the agency of the French senator,
Va. Jonnart, who has held posts in
several French cabinets, and who ar
r.ved at Athens only day of two
ago on special mission as the rep
resentative of France, Great Britain
and Russia M. Jonnart had prev
ously visited Saloniki and other
points, and he lost no time in getting
into conference with the Greek pre-
mier, Alexander Zainis. The de-
mands of the powers respecting the
abdication of King Constantine also
specifically eliminated Crown Prince
George as his successor, the crown
prince being included among those
Greeks in official life who were con-
sidered strongly pro-German.
Both the former King and Prince
George, it is announced by Premier
Zaimis, intend to leave the country
Immediately. 1t is reported that they
will embark on British warship and
proceed to Switzerland by way of
Italy. 1t is presumed that Prince
Alexander will take up his kingly du-
ties with full acceptance of the ideas
which the protecting powers desire
to be put into effect in the govern
tncTt of Greece 4lesa.fs.g the present
war. He is "a years of age and has
been free from anti-entente proclivi-
ties.
Affairs in Greece, which several
times since the outbreak of the war
had seemed on the verge of set
tlement, recently have taken on such
an aspect Of uncertainty that it be-
came necessary for the powers to
act with decision. M. Jonnart was
selected to proceed to Athens for the
purpose of laying before the premier
the aims which France, England and
Russia had with respect to establish
ing unity of feeling among the
Greeks and greater security for the
entente forces engaged in operations
the east. While he informed the
premier that troops had been placed
at his disposal he appealed TO that
official to use his influence toward
peaceful settlement. The troops,
according to NJ Jonnart's instruc-
tions, were not to land until the King
had given his answer
M Jonnart called upon Premier
Zaimis Monday morning and demand
ed in the name of the protecting
powers the abdication of King Con-
stantine and the nomination of his
successor to the excluso of the Dia-
'doque (crown prince)
NJ zaimis recognized the disinter
estedness of the powers, whose sole
object was to reconstitute the unity
of Greece under the constitution, but
he pointed out to M. Jonnart that a
decision could only be taken by the
King after a meeting of the crown
council, composed OF former pre-
miers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
Song Recital.

For the benefit of the D A. R.
war relief fund there will be most
attractive song recital by Mrs. Tres
silian Napier, formerly of Macon,
Ga, assisted by Miss Sue Maury
Houston, of Aberdeen, accompanist,
and Misses Nina Battle Bell, Marie
Cady, Corinne Williams, Jessie May
Gill and Mable Scott, pupils of Miss
Poindexter, Friday evening
The program, it goes without say
ing, will be one of uncommon attrac-
tiveness and those who listen are sure
to felicitate themselves on being able
to serve so good cause with so much
pleasure.
At this time, when men can give
themselves so unreservedly for
their country, it remains for the
women to do their patriotic bit by
raising funds to be sent to headquar-
ters for national use. The two local
chapters D. A. R., have agreed to
pool their interests and their forces,
for the summer campaign, and from
time to time offer the public the op-
portunity to enjoy an evening Of un-
usual pleasure for a small fee.
The ladies who give their services
and talents for the recital are giving
their best with right good will.
Without doubt a full house will
greet them.
The program will begin at 8 p. m,
and the public is cordially invited to
be present at the music hall of the
|. |. & G., Tickets 25c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
No Celebration.

Today marks the 140th annivers-
ary of the adoption of the stars and
stripes as the national banner but
Flag Day will not be observed here,
as exercises were helc earlier in the
spring, this course having been
adopted in order that local school
children might participate in the cele-
bration,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
Red Cross Meeting.

A meeting was held at the Chamber
of Commerce Tuesday night for the
purpose of formulating plans to
arouse interest in Red Cross work in
this section
Rev. w. s. Slack, who was elected
chairman of the district chapter re-
Gently organized here, presided, and
was authorized to appoint commit
tees to look after various phases of
the work These committees will
embrace citizens of the different
towns and cities included in the dis
trict, and will be announced later.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
SEVERAL HURT In
AUTO ACCIDENT
CAR OWNED BY J. ". MITCHELL
TURNS TURTLE AT INTER
SECTION OF ROADS.

An automobile belonging to Mr.. J..
V. Mitchell, of 'Artesia, Miss, turned
turtle at a point where the Macon
and Robertson roads intersect, about
500 yards west of the county bridge
Tuesday night, Mr.. Mitchell's daugh-
ter, Mrs Will Cook, and Miss Mamie
Campbell having been painfully
hurt, while other occupants of the
car were more or less shaken up.
Seated in the car at the time Of
the accident were Mr.. and Mrs. J. V.
Mitchell, Mrs. viii Cook, Miss Err
line Mitchell, Miss Mamie Campbell
and Master Charlie Cook. Mrs. Cook
and Miss Campbell, however, were
the only members of the party who
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
REVIVAL AROUSES
MUCH INTEREST
DR.. R. A. KIMBROUGH CONDUCT
ING MEETING AT SECOND
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Each afternoon at 3 o'clock and
every evening at 7 7:45 o'clock large
crowds are in attendance at the big
revival meetings which are being
held at the Second Baptist church,
and great good is being accomplished.
DR.. R. A. Kimbrough, prominent
pastor and evangelist Of Vicksburg,
and graduate Of Union University
is conducting the meeting. He is
a most interesting speaker.
Mr.. Robert L. Cooper, of Aber-
deem, a graduate of Moody Institute,
is in charge Of the choir.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend the services
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
ALL ELIGIBLES UNRECIS.
TERED NOW SUBJECT
TO ARREST.
ORDER IS ISSUED
Provost Marshal Crowder Says
That Vigorous Methods Will
Be Pursued.

The Federal government was more
lenient with slackers than are finan-
cial institutions throughout the coun-
try with their customers, for while
most banks allow only three days
of grace on promissory notes and
other written acknowledgements Of
Indebtedness the government gave
the slaekers a full week in which to
acknowledge their loyalty to the flag
n the form of voluntary registration
under the provisions Of President
Wilson's selective draft order. The
days of grace ended Monday, how
ever, and Provost Marshal Crowder
has instructed all officials charged
with the enforcement Of the order to
inaugurate vigorous, aggressive and
effective enforcement of the penal
clause of the selective draft law
against all eligibles who have failed
to register,
The penalty for failure to register
is Imprisonment for year and en-
forced registration, but General
Crowder Immediately after registra-
tion day recommended that local
boards provide further opportunity
for delinquents. The department Of
justice has notified United States at
torneys to release those already ar
rested for failure to register, pro-
viding they have now registered.
General Crowder has nearly com
pleted a draft of regulations to gov
ern exemptions and exemption
boards, and expects to lay it before
Secretary Baker in few days for
approval. The general believes no
class should be exempted as such
but that local boards should decide
on the circumstances in each indi-
vidual case. He favors use of some
device such as a jury wheel for draw
ing the names of those to be ex-
amined by the exemption boards
The regulations will be made public
in detail after Secretary Baker and
President Wilson approve them.
A few more states have reported
registration totals to the provost mar
shaPs office, but indications were
that all would not be completed for
nearly week.
Among states reporting so far
Ohio stands first in the proportion
of registration to the census esti-
mate, with 113 per cent, Illinois has
1047, Wisconsin has 1046 per cent,
North Carolina 1913 per cent, Iowa
1913 per cent, and Connecticut
1903 per cent. Washington is the
lowest state with 500 per cent.
When the provost marshal's Of
flee closed Monday night 33 states
had sent in complete returns. They
showed a total registration of $685.
388, compared to census allotments
totaling 7,063,4S2.. The returns
during the day about kept up the per
centage of previous reports and pre-.
diction as to the grand total that |
would he shown by all the states
ranged from 100000 to $780, |
300.
In the 33 states reporting the |
whole registrations were 4,817.980 |
white, colored $50, $50, aliens, 482,- |
i39, and lien enemies 58,3O4. The |
possible exemptions indicated were |
,439,527.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
WELL KNOWN MERCHANT
IS SUMMONED WITH.
OUT WARNING.
FRIENDS SHOCKED
Had Been at Store All Day
and Was Apparently in Best
of Health.

The sudden death of Mr.. Adolph
Chapsky, which occurred at his apart
ments in the Frances flats on Col
lege street about 7 80 o'clock Mon
day evening, proved quite shock
to the community and brought gen.
ulne sorrow not only to members Of
the family but to many citizens, for
few men were better known through
out Columbus and Lowndes county
than he and his popularity was un-
usual, his friends having been limit
ed only by the number of his ac-
quaintances.
Mr.. Chapsky was member of the
firm of Lipsey & Chapsky, and on
Monday had spent the day at the
store transacting business as usual.
When the store closed at o'clock
in the evening he repaired to his
apartments, and soon after his ar
rival was taken desperately i'll and
expired within few moments Drs.
-. W. Cox and T. II. Henry were
hastily summoned, but he had ex-
pired before they reached his bed
side. An examination of the body,
however, convinced the physicians
that death resulted from apoplexy
In Mr.. Chapsky was represented
the very highest type of citizenship,
He possessed lofty ideals and con-
scientiously lived up to them, his life
having been an unusually exemplary
one and one we'll worthy of emula-
tion. He was not only conscientious
but possessed sunny temperAment,
and in daily contact with his fellow
men was uniformly urbane and cour-
teous. He was charitably inclined
and was ever ready to lend a helping
hand to any worthy person in need
of assistace
Deceased, who was SO years old,
was a native of Bavaria, but prac.
tically his entire life had been spent
in this country He emigrated to
America with his parents when only
~ years old, and after having spent
short time in Memphis came to Co
lumbus to live. He resided here for
quite a while and then went to Fair
field, Ala, where he spent several
years, but returned to Columbus
nearly two decades ago, and re-
mained here up to the time of his
death. He is survived by his widow
and daughter, Mrs. Warren NJ.
Cox, who have the sympathy of
countless friends in the profound
grief which his death entails.
Funeral services were held at the
late home of Mr.. Chapsky in the
Frances Flats at O'clock yester-
day afternoon, having been conduct
ed by Rev. D. W. Babb, of Crawford,
who had charge Of a Methodist
church at Fairfield while deceased
was a resident of that town and who
was closely associates with him for
a number of years. The funeral SER
vices were largely attended and the
floral offerings were both numerous
and beautiful. Interment at Friend
ship cemetery followed.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: Messrs. w II. Brooks,
f. r. Hopkins, A. H. Pegues, Brooks
l.. Rosenzweig, +. NJ. Ja-
cob, Gid D. Harris, L. H. Shapiro and
Prof. Joe Cook, of Hattiesburg.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Leigh and
Miss Louise Leigh, Of Houston. Tex.
have arrived in Columbus, and will
spend the summer with Capt. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Leigh at their home on
the Highlands. Mr.. Leigh is prinei-
pal Of one Of the public schools in
Houston, and Miss Leigh is mem
Der Of his faculty.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

were seriously hurt, and they win re-
cor-r Mrs. Cook had rib broken
and sustained interna; injuries, while
the most serious injury sustained by
Miss Campbell was broken rib.
The victims Of the accident were
brought to the city in the automobile
of Mr.. Stanley Gardner, and were
carried to local hospitals, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Cook and Miss
Campbell having been taken to the
Mckinley Sanatorium, where they
were attended by DR.. J w. Cox, and
the others having been carried to the
Columbus Hospital, where they re-
eeiyed attention from DR.. W. c.
Brewer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Mr.. Samuel Kaye received mes
sage few days ago from his son,
Mr.. Samuel Kaye, Jr., at Fort Lo.
gan H. Roots, Ark, stating that he
had passed perfect examination for
qualification in the government avia-
ton service and that he had been or
dered to the station at Austin, Tex,
where he will begin training
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
In Coast Guard Service.

Mr.. V. b. lines on yesterday re-
ceived telegram from his brother.
Mr.. Hollis lines, who for Sc feral
weeks past has been at the officers
training camp at Fort Logan II.
Roots, in which he stated that he
had successfully passed the examina-
ton for the artillery coast guard
service and had been assigned duty
at Fortress Monroe, Va
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
Paesler Promoted.

Mr.. w. H. Paesler, who for sew
eral years past has been ticket agent
of the Mobile & Ohio railroad in this
city, has been appointed ticket agent
for the same company at Meridian,
and will assume his new duties with
in the next few days. His successor
here has not yet been announced.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Frances Valley, an aged negress
who for more than forty years had
been employed in the family Of Capt.
and Mrs. F. NJ. Leigh, died last Tues
day. She represented an old and
worthy type of the negro race which
il rapidly passing away, and her
death is regretted by numerous mem
bers Of the Caucasian race who
knew her and recognized her good
qualities.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
Patriotic Rally July a.

The citizens of the eastern section
Of the county are arranging for a
basket dinner and patriotic rally, and
farm demonstration meeting, at
Tabernacle church, ten miles east of
Columbus on July 4. Mr.. Burleson
of the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, of Alabama, viii be among the
good speakers on the program.
Everybody is given a cordial invita-
ton to be present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
Mr.. VIM. Beasly Dead.

Mr.. William Bearly, as, a well
known citizen of Steens, Miss, died
at his home in that town Monday
night, his death having resulted from
q complication Of ailments. He is
survived by his widow and several
children.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

DR.. J. L. Vipperman, who recently
resigned as pastor of the First Bap-
tst church, will leave in a few days
for Lexington, KY, where he will
deliver series of Bible lectures be-
fore the West Kentucky Conference
Of the Baptist church.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
After Cold Storage Plant.

Plans are on foot to secure cold
storage plant for Columbus, the
scheme'is being sponsored by the To-
cal Chamber of Commerce, which
hopes to interest Birmingham con-
cern in the undertaking.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

DIR. Robert NJ Leigh, of Meridian,
is here on a visit to his parents, Capt.
and Mrs. F. NJ. Leigh. DR.. Leigh
h~~ applied for admission to the
medical corps Of the L. S. army, and
expects to be called to France at an
early date.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Hon. end Mrs. James T. Harrison
and Miss Fannie Harrison will leave
the coming week for Sapphire, Va,
where they go to spend several
months.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Kelly, of
Clarksdale, are here on a visit TO
Mrs. Kelly's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
J. D. Cook, who also have as guest
their daugf ter, Miss Ruth Cook, of
Birmingham,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14
Mrs, F. E, ResIer and Miss Lucille

Resler, Of St. Louis. are spending
several weeks here the guests Of
Mrs. J. H. Kennebrew.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Mrs. Henry c. Long, of Memphis,
is the guest Of Mrs. T. C. Baird.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-06-14

Commercial ads are winners.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Had Cooperation
In New York State

From his exile he had entreated the
friends Of slavery in the North not
to surrender. The South, he said.
could never be conquered. II was in a
better condition to fight now than at
any time since the war began. "Main-
tain your noble fight for constitution
al liberty" he urged them in charac-
terstic hieh-hown phrase. "Stand
firm to your principles; never yield
your position"
lie was not without powerful CO.
operation in Now York State. Gov
crnor Seymour had used him on the
Democratic stump. Seymour. in Lin
coins darkest hour, had repeated Val
landigham's subtle phrase. "The rev.
olutionary doctrine Of public neces-
sity' can be proclaimed by a mob as
well as by a government"
But presently the war was over.
Vallangdigham seemed like small
Speck on the horizon. lie returned
home from Windsor, Ontario, to Day
ton. Ohio, unhndered. His lofty
posturngs now had no audience. and
he was left to obscurity. Several
years later, while demonstrating a
shooting act In a murder trial, he ac-
cidentally shot and killed himself.
Time. the Avenger," ironically mocks
his career.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
He Fathered Greatest
Trade Union in World

Then / saw Barondes5 take his plaG.
in the centre of the platform. He
faced these men and women as he had
faced them almost every week for
thirty-hve years. when lie led them IN
their struggles and their battles. lie
faced them just as he had faced them
before, when they fought for bread
and for a chance 20 live.
But to-day they wondered why Ba-
rondess was on the other side. Did he
misunderstood or had he been captured
by the capitalists 70 push the side Of
Wall Street in this Wall Street war
The gifted orator, the man who could
make them cry and laugh. seemed TO
have difficulty in opening his mouth.
lie began to speak. He invited them
TO be courteous 70 the Mayor lie re-
minded them that the Jews had suf-
fered and sacrificed more for free
speech than had any other people under
the sun, and that now they must not
be the violators. He urged them 70 re-
member that they were 10 receive as
their guest that night the Mayor Of
the City of New York. He then told
them what this Mayor had done. He
reminded them OF the evils under
which they had lived. Vividly. dra-
matically he brought back TO them the
days of cadets, grafters and collectors;
the days of misery and darkness OF the
East Side. and contrasted them with
the relief of to-day.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-14
Propaganda Carried
On From Canada

The South was about TO triumph
The counter revolution in the North
west was about to burst forth. Val
landigham was soon To return as the
hero. He moved TO Windsor, Ontario
and there received his friends from
Ohio. But by July. 1868. a change took
place in the fortunes of slavery, dis
union and Vallandighamism. The
Northwest took heart again at the VIC
tories of Grant. Nicksburg and Gettys-
burg put Vallandigham' counter revo-
luton completely out Of popular favor
Ohio defeated him overwhelmingly
The rising star Of the exile was snufed
out like a candle.
OF Vallandigham's Punishment Lin.
coin said, delivering his ultimatum to
seditionists:
"Vallandigham was arrested be-
cause he was laboring with some
effect 20 prevent the raising OF
troops. 20 encourage desertions from
the army and TO leave the rebellion
without adequate military force TO
suppress it.
~ solemnly declare my belief that
the hindance of the military, in
cluding manning and murder, is due
TO the course in which Mr.. Nallan-
digham has been engaged in greater
degree than any other cause. These
things have been notorious-known
10 all.
"His arrest has been for preven-
ton, and not for punishment; not so
much for what has been done as for
what probably would be done. In
regard to Mr.. Vallandigham and to
ali other. / will hereafter, as hereto
fore, do so much as the public safety
NAV seem TO require"