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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Jackson, Miss, Oct. SIT am
going to keep right on at il uutildt
comes time for me to pack up and
leave for Washington for the open
ing of Congress" observed Repre-
sentative Pat Harrison of the Sixth
Mississippi District, when speaking OK
the present speaking campaign which
he is making in his candidacy for the
nomination of the Democratic party
for the United States Senate to sue
ceed Senator James K. Vardaman, IN
the 1918 primaries.
81 am feeling fine. and fresh az
when | started, and | find the people
taking a great interest In the ques-
tons Of the day which ! am trying
to place before them just as they are
and as they affect the entire people"
Mr. Harrison stated.
The South Mississippi representa-
tive had busy week behind him,
during which he had spoken two or
three times each day, mostly TO the
people Of his own district, in Lamar.
Marion, Perry and other counties in
the pine belt, making his jumps by
automobile.
Mr.. Harrison left Sunday night for
Senatobia, where he had an appoint
ment to speak, and from there into
Pamela and other sections Of North
Mississippi, after only few hours
stay here.
He has the following appointments
scheduled so far, with other pend
ing:
Thursday, Ncy i.--Forkville, IL
a. M; Pelahatchie, 1880. p. m.
Friday, No. 2.-Fayette, l 1 a. m;
Port Gibson, 2;3O p. m.
Saturday, Nov 3.-Hermanville.
II a. m. Utica, 2:30 p. m.
Monday, Nov. 5.-DeKalb, IL a.
m Macon, 1880 p. m.
Tuesday, Nov columbus, 1880
p. m.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Funeral services over the remains
Of Mrs. Sarah F. McClary, the be-
loved wife of Mr.. d. r. McClary,
were held from the residence on
Third and Main streets Sunday after
noon at o'clock by Rev. W L. Du-
rem, and were attended by large
aoncourse of friends.
Mrs. McClary, who was 70 years
Of age, was noble Christian woman,
having for many years been mem
Der Of the First Methodist church.
Interment took place at Friendship
cemetery, the following friends hay
ing acted as pail bearers: Messrs. CD
Harris, S. B. Street, sr., Myrick Cox,
]. A. Lipsey, w. G. Beard and Bate
Bell.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
SECRET ORDERS
ARE RECOGNIZED
SECRETARY BAKER DECIDES
NOT TO LIMIT THEIR &C.
TIVITlES AT CANToNMENT.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 31.-A new
policy whereby organizations may
have club houses, recreation quarters
and similar places at Camp Gordon
and other national army and national
guard posts. was announced in a tele-
gram from the war department,
The announcement was made by
Secretary Baker following a visit to
him by Senator Bankhead Of Ala
bama who called to protest against
current regulations under which only
the Knights of Columbus and Y. M.
c. A. are permitted in army camps.
Senator Bankhead said that while
he had no objection TO the Knights
of Columbus and Y. Nj. c. A. organ
CARNATIONS, he believed the Masons,
Odd Fellows and such organizations
should be given similar treatment
The secretary said he realized the
Justice of the complaint of the Ma
sons and similar organizations were
making and that within few days
they would be granted equal privl-
leges.
The announcement of the change
in policy will be of special interest
in Georgia, where the Masons partl-
fhnlarly have complained at being
shut out of the army camps.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OVER THE COUNTRY
GlST or THE NEWS GATHERED
HERE AND THERE AND PRE-.
sENTED IN BRIEF FORM

The Southern Medical Association
will hold its eleventh annual conven
ton in Memphis, November l2 to Is
inclusive. In connection with tn,
convention sessions Of the Southern
States Association of Railway Sur
geons, Conferences on Medical Edu
cation, National Malarial Committe,
and Southern Castro Enterologica
Association will be held,
Another advance Of S25,000,00l
was made Monday by the government
to Great Britain, bringing the tota
loaned that country thus far up q
81 400, 100000 and the total to al
the Allies So, ,S5f,400 ,boo.
Advances to the other Allies nov
total as follows:
France, $81O,OOO,o ,oO0 Italy, $255,
600, 900; Russia, S325,O0O.OO0; Bel.
gium, $58, 100000; Serbia, $4,000,
900.
Russell G. Leffingwell, New lorl
lawyer, who has been assisting Secre
taryy McAdoo as special counsel in
the flotation Of the Liberty loan wa'
appointed assistant secretary Of tn,
treasury, assuming one Of two new
offices created by the last session o.
congress.
Thrty-fve letters are required K
spell the one word in German whicl
is the equivalent of the four-lettel
English tank" or land battleship
which has worked such havoc in tbs
present war The German word, as i
appears in official dispatches receiv
ell in Washington is "Schutzengra
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" whicl
freely translated is "a machine fol
suppressing shooting trenches"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
Civil Service Examination.

A special lvil service examination
will be held in Columbus on Novem.
Der 2 for clerk with knowledge OF
stenography or typewriting, for both
ren and women. Vacancies in cleri.
cal positions requiring some knowl
edge Of stenography or typewritine
in the Departmental Service at Wash
ington, d. c., will be filled from this
examination. This examination does
not take the place of the regular
stenographer or typewriting examina
ton.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
UNCLE SAN WnLGET $3.50.
900, WHICH ls CoUTYB
FULL ALLOTMENT
ALL BANKS HELP
Zach ol The -Four Local Insti.
tui0ns j. Contributor 10 the
Fund.

Heiag determined rot 10 allqs
lowu8es county to hll short on her
allotment of lhc ec0nd Liberty Loan
lod ocH bankers havs made up ihs
discrepancy existing between the
county's quota and the amount ul.
rbeI. 800 Che flD allotment II
S250,O00 will be turned over to Uncle
Sam
up TO hst Saturday nlgbt. yhi h
marked the official lose Of the second
Liberty Loan "ampaigu. only s23l..
500 had been subscribed by tzeas
OF the county; but on Monde, locpl
bankers pot together and made up
the deficiency Representatives Of al
four Of the local banks. the Mer.
chants and Farmers Bank, the Co.
Iumbus National Bank. the First
State Bank and the National Bank
Of Commerce were present a.. the
meeting, and all contributed to the
fund necessary 70 bring tho ccunty's
total subscription up To the requisite
sum.
The action Of the banks was taken
at the suggestion Of Parker Reeves,
chairman Of the Lowndes County
Liberty Loan Committee Mr. Reeves
conducted an unusually aggressive
campaign, and was determined not
to have the county fall short on her
quota Mr. Reeves il cashier Of the
Merchants and Farmers Bank. and
as soon rs be suggested 10 his fellow
abnkers that they participate With
him in making up the deficiency they
readily accepted the suggestion.
IN his efforts to secure subscrip-
tions Mr. Reeves was ably assisted
not only by the gentlemen associated
with him on The general county COM
mittees who were Capt T. II Sharp,
Massrs. C. II. Ayres, T.. G. Chapman
and I. L. Castor, but by the differ
emit auxiliary committees ard other
oranilatons Mrs II r Simrall, as
chairman Of the ladies' committee
for the country, and Mrs. s. B.
Street, Jr., as chairman Of similar
committee for the tty, both did en-.
cellent work, while material aid was
also rendered by the BOY Scouts and
the different fraternal organizations
represented in Columbus.
The Boy Scouts went over their
goal. which was $4,000. having sold
! $5,45O worth of the securities, while
the fraternal organizations worked
with equai success. The Masonic
committee, which consisted Of Messrs.
D. F. Mccullough and J. F. Nicks,
raised $4,100; the Flks. through the
activities of Mr.. Il. r Sherman, con-
trbuted $1,000; the Odd Fellows, as
lodge took $1,000 worth Of the Sc
curities, while the Woodmen Of the
World subscribed similar amount,
/ the lodge having subscribed $400 out
9f It's treasury. while the remaining
$500 represented purchases Of bonds
by individual members.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
Cox Home is Burned.

Flames which originated in the
kitchen roof practically destroyed
the home Of Mr.. ID. S. Cox, Sr., at
526 Fourth street, south, shortly be-
fore noon Tuesday. The loss is es-
timated at about $500 and is partly
covered by insurance. The household
effects were saved.
The firemen responded quickly to
the call. but the flames had gained
good headway before being discover
ed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

veyed this property to our organiza-
ton.
Il feel confident that the Missis-
sippi Division, Sons of Confederate
Veterans, as an organized body, op-
poses relinquishing our rights to this
property, and sincerely trust that the
state which we love so well will not
do anything that will blast the hopes
and desires which influenced the Sons
of Veterans in Mississippi in estab-
fishing this memorial to Jefferson
Davis and the Lost Cause; but that
the state, recognizing the Importance
of the work that is being left to Us
to continue after our fathers who
followed the leadership of the immor-
tai Davis have been Summoned to
their last long sleep, will cheerfully
say to us. You members Of the
Mississippi Division, Sons of Con-
federate Veterans, you own Beau
voir: look after it, and when it shall
cease to be used as home for the
old soldiers of the Confederacy, take
it to your hearts and perpetuate II
as a memorial to jefferson Davis and
.he Lost Cause.
[ Signed)
"B. A. LINCOLN,
aCommaf,der. Mississippi Division
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Much attention has been attracted
by the beautiful display of work done
by the members of the local Red
Cross chapter which is being exhibit
ed in one Of the show windows Of the
Columbus Hardware and Furniture
Company.
This exhibit, which shows samples
Of the various articles made for the
boys at the front, is we'll worth see
ing, and gives one fine idea of the
splendid work that is being done BY
the chapter here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
Buys City Garage.

Mr.. Will Waldrop, of Millport,
Alabama, has purchased the City
Garage plant and equipment and is
making preparations to move it to
Alabama. The garage recently went
into bankruptcy with Mr.. T. w. Lewis
as trustee. The property was dspos-
ed of at public sale.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
GIFTED Gulf COAST CON.
GRESHAM TO ADDRESS
LOCAL CONSTITUENTS.
WARM RECEPTION
Lowndss County CITIZENS VIII
Extend Cordial Greeting 10
Popular Statesman.

u has been definitely announced
that Congressman Pat Harrison. who
is u candidate for the seat in the
United States Senate now occupied
by Hon. james X Vardaman. will de.
liver an address in Columbus next
Tuesday, November G. at 1880 O'Clock
D. M, and his coming is being eager
ly awaited, as he has many friends
and supporters in this section who
are anxious to hear him speak.
Mr.. Harrison will speak et the
court house. and will undoubtedly be
greeted by large audience, as the
announcement Of his candidacy awak-
ened widespread interest among his
local constituents, and among the
first requests for speeches went out
from this city The Gulf Coast con-
gresham had, however, arranged his
itinerary before the invitation reach
ed nm, and mas already delivered
addresses in several Mississippi
towns Few Columbians have ever
been accorded the privilege Of hear
inc the gifted orator from South
Mississippi, whose public appearance
within the borders of the common
wealth have heretofore been largely
confined to the district which he rep
resents in Congress, and they are sim
eerely glad that this privilege is soon
to be granted to them. ~
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Mr. Buran Poole, a resident of the
New Salem neighborhood, died Sum
day morning at the home of his
brother-in-l law, Mr.. j. E. Sharp, in
East Columbus, after an illness of
only few days.
Funeral services were held Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock at
Vaughn's cemetery conducted by Rev.
r. p. Gregory. of Caledonia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
Teacher Assoc alton Meet Today.

The Parent Teachers Association
of the Franklin Academy will meet
this afternoon at the Franklin Aca-
DENY at 3:15 o'clock instead of We'd
nesday as announced, on account Of
the D. A. R. reception. All interested
in this work and all teachers of the
Barrow school are invited to be pre-
sent. Refreshments will be served.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
VIII Elect Officers.

A meeting of the w c. 7, U. win
be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. A. b. Myriek. on
South Seventh street, and officers
for the ensuing year will be elected.
Every member is urged TO DE pre-
sent.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

The fire department was called to
a house occupied by Rosella Banks,
a negress. on Fifteenth street, north,
between Fourth and Fifth avenues,
about 1880 o'lock last evening. The
blaze, which was small roof fire,
was quickly extinguished.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

The P. E. l.. class of the First
Baptist church will give a Halo
we'en party in the church parlors
this evening from 1880 to 10. Ad-
mission 10 cents. Everyone invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Col. w. d. Humphries has many
friends who regret to learn that he
continues i'll at his home on South
Seventh street
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Mrs. S. C. Perkins left the past
week for Memphis, where she goes
to spend two months with her son.
Mr.. Robert NJ. Perkins.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Mr.. j. B. Egger was among the
prominent Caledonia citizens in CO.
lumbus Monday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01

Hon. and Mrs. w. N. Ethridge Of
West Point. spent yesterday aiter-
noon in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-11-01
"B. a. LINCOLN,

Commander, Mississippi Division,
s. G. ""
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
BIG ISLAND FARMERS
PUSH FOOD PRODUCTION

That the people Of Hawaii have
awakened to the fact that they must
produce more food and all Of their
stock feed, is the statement ofEW. G.
Moir, food commission agent ON East
Hawaii, in report to the commits
sion. ... h. y
In tract of about 1000 acres in
Laupahoehoe owned by aboutE 200 in
dependent homesteaders, Mofr report
that although the land Is for the most
part In sugar cane and promises q
big return, nearly everyone has an
area In other agricultural crops.
An acre of potatoes has been raised
In the Volcano. House garden, reports
NOR, and the crop Is ready to go to
the market at Hilo. -:
At Pahala, Kau, several acres OF
plantation land have been planted IN
corn and beans. At Nahelu, Kau, aboul
10 acres are In beans. Beans and
pigeon peas grow wild in the gulches
Of that district says NOR.
A survey Of all the food scrops be.
ing grown along the route Of the Hilc
railroad will be made by Moir in the
near future.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
American Here from Petrograd
Says Russia viii be Revived
Despite Bad Conditions

There is little likelihood OF Russia
making a separate peace. .
All soldiers over 40 years Of age In
the Russian army were ordered In
April to leave the trenches for the
farms, to help SOW, this years crops.
Food IL scarce in Petrograd and to
q lesser degree in Moscow and the
smaller cities near the front. The
causes are lack Of men TO harvest the
crops, lack Of agricultural machinery,
mismanagement Of transportation ia
cilities. ~ ..'
Americans wrongly think Russia a
dead issue, but she is full Of life al
though short Of ammunition. Free
dom has been q big thing for Russia !;
there will still be some dissension
among the various revolutionary fac
tons, but 1t Will be smoothed out and
Russia will come into her own.
These are the high spot" in a
short interview obtained yesterday by
the Star-Bulletin from Frank Heyer, 9
young American businessman, grad
uate of Yale, who is on his way TO
the states. He left Petrograd May %,
Heyer is convinced that the reyolu.
ton and its freedom will mean more
TO Russia than anything that has hap
pened in hundreds Of years. Russian
people have talked with tell me they
never formerly dared to utter the
word revolution except behind closed
doors" he says. Russia is not q dead
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
BEAUTY CHATS
The Hair
By EDNA KENT FORBES

Out OF every ten requests for ad.
vice that reach my desk, at least
four are about the complexion, two
about developing the bust and only
one about care Of the hair. Yet a
luxurious head Of hair win make
even q homely face lovely, and will
redeem an otherwise hopelessly
plain woman. :. .~
It seems curious that so small a
percentage inquire about the hair.
Its bad arrangement can spoil q face,
its good arrangement make q plain
one attractive. When people emerged
from q state Of sayagery, hair be.
gan to be something more than Q
protective covering. In biblical
times II was q disgrace to be bald,
and the word abaldhead" was q term
Of reproach. The ancient Britons
were so proud Of their blonde fiow.
ing hair that the worst punishment
they could devise for an unfaishful
wife was to cut on her hair. 70 Ia
written that Caesars most cherished
privilege was that Of wearing his
laurel wreath all the time, a. he,
Door man, was bald!
Every woman can possess beauti-
ful hair. Il Is merely q matter Of
absolute cleanliness and Of proper
care. The hair should GeYer be
treated harshly, II should be brushed
gently, to spread the natural oils.
After brushing. piece Of absorbent
cotton put on the brush and rubbed
over the surface Of the hair, win
produce natural brilliant gloss,
without the aid Of any artificial
remedy. This VIII also clean on
much dust that the brush cannot
take.
Louise versey-I do not think
either catarrh or indigestion would
cause the lines on the face which
you mention. Gentle massage win
help to eradicate them, an electric
vibrator used on the face twice q
week would Be even more beneficial
II NE face Il quite plump. Il Is pos
sible the plumpness itself causes the
wrinkles You can ten best By
studying your f1ce IN the mirror.
Get IN electric vibrator Il you can.
but DO not use cold cream IN your
massaging.
Ma vetto-I cannot answer let
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
SO ORDINANCES, 812,
RES0L UTI0NS PASSED BY
RETIRING SUPERVISORS

That the board Of supervisors which
went out Of office Monday noon han
died an enormous amount Of business
during Its term is evident from the
records Of the county clerks office.
During the two years and q hall
when the board vas in office the fol-
loving were introduced and acted
upon: ordinances passed, so; resolu
tons passed. So; letters received and
acted upon, 1919; committee reports
received, s45; petitions from indiyidu
ais and organizations received and
acted upon, 139; bonds accepted. 104:
budgets passed, s, and mayors mes
sages received, 3.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
MANY DIVORCES
GRANTED DURING
LAST Z MONTHS

one hundred and ninety-six divorce
cases were tried In Circuit Judge
Kemp's division Of circuit court from
July /. 1916, up to and including last
Saturday, according to the annual re
port made public yesterday. OF this
number 16 were contested and 1SO
on.contested. Ninety-one divorces
were granted to citizens and 101 to
aliens. Three divorces were refused
citizens and one alien was refused.
Following Is the number OF cases
heard, BY nationality:
oifizens Colored, 8; Hawaiian and
Hawaiian. Al; white. 81; Portu'
ruese. IA.
Aliens Chinese. s.; Filipino. 8;
Japanese, rs; Korean. s; Porto Rican
z; Portuguese. 3; Russian, 1; others
Divorces were granted on the fol
loving grounds:
statutory offense by husband, 4;
statutory offense by wife. 10 cruelty
of husband, 10: cruelty Of wife, 5; de
eertion Of husband, 81; desertion oil
wife. a.: non-support "a; annulment
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
PETERB. kYNE
TO enlist AFTER
NOVEL FINISHED
lspecial s.ar.Bulletln corrssponasnee.l

Especial Star Bulletin corrssDondsnce)
OAKLAND, Calif.-Peter B. Kyne,
the noted short sorry writer, Is In q
dilemma Of duties. Patriotic urgings
call him to the colors on one hand,
but on the other is a literary obliga.
ton that holds him back. He, Is en-
gagged on novel which his publishers
are wiring for daily. r., 5.
Just as soon as Kyne gets the novel
off his typewriter, ne Is going to enlist
He hopes to be able to enter the next
reserve officers training camp at the
San Francisco Presidio in August.
When .Kyne quits the pen for the
sword, he will be the guest Of honor
at banquet to be given by the Oak
land Chamber of Commerce and win
be made an honorary member Of tina.
organization. Plans are now under
way to make It q gala military event
IN this city.
Oakland claims Kyne as It's own
because Of his residence IN one Of the
suburbs, and also because much Of the
material for his sea stories Is drawn
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
COUNCnWOMAN
LOSES HER SEAT
ALTOS ANGELES
EN Assoeiassd PrssSJ

LOS ANGELES, Cal.--Los Angeles
first and only councilwoman. Mrs. e.
tells Lawton Lindsey, stepped out Of
office today when the new city council
was seated. Mrs. Lindsey, with five
others OF seven members Of the coun-
ell seeking reelection, was defeated
at the municipal election June s. She
was sixteenth in the list Of eighteen
candidates for the nine places In the
council, although shs, was first IN Q
field Of eighty-four at the primary.
Only one councilman, J. 8. Conwell.
was reelected,
Five Of the defeated candidates for
reelection, including Mrs. Lindsey,
were included In the hist aof the 30
called solid seven" opposed by news
papers and other advocates Of an
ordinance for drastic regulation Of bill.
boards. a~
An ordinance, framed By Conwell.
prohibiting construction OF new bill
boards in the residence districts and
providing for stringent regulation OF
billboards In the business and semi
business districts, was adopted before
the old council was dissolved.
Mrs. Lindsey served two years a. .
councilwoman, during which she pre-
sided several times over the sessions
of the council In the absence Of the
president Of the body. She formerly
was q reporter on q newspaper here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-07-03
CURl0S C. o. D. PARCEL.
POST NOW PERMISSIBLE

It is now possible for Honolulans
whose friends on the mainland want
them to buy curios or other mer-
chandise here, to send the goods to
the states G. o. D. by parcel post, so
that all charges viii be collected at
the other end and returned here.
Postmaster D. H. MacAdam has re-
ceiyed word from WASHINGTON hat the
C. o. d. feature of the parcel post
is available for use By the general
public as well as for corporations and
curio dealers of this city.
''If your friends on the mainland
want you to buy something here for
them, Just buy It, wrap It up, bring
Il to the postoffice. pay the postage.
put on the 10-cent fee in additional
postage. and we viii send It to its
destination, collect the entire charge
from the other end, and return the
money to you, said the postmastce
today.