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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
CITY WILL AGAIN
HAVE CHAUTAUQUA
FORTY CITIZENS SIGN CON.
TRACT TO HAVE REDPATH
SHOWS HERE NEXT SPRING.

Through the efforts of Mrs. L. II,
Shapiro, forty gentlemen of the city
have signed their names to contract
to have the Redpath Chautauqua APP
pear here again next spring, much to
to the delight of many Columbus peo-
pie.
Mrs. Shapiro, who has spent some
time trying to get required number
of signatures to the contract, is in
'eceipt of letter from Mr.. 0. ".
Thompson, Of Evanston, H., manager
of the Redpath Chautauqua, in which
he states that the attractions for the
coming year are to be the best ever
seen on the circuit.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
ALBANIAN DEMANDS
PROBE OF THE "SLUSH
FUND MATTER.
NAMES ARE GIVEN
One Senator And Four Con-
gressmen Said To Have
u
Fought Administration.

Washington, Sept. 28.-Represen-
tative Hef1in, whose speech concern
ing the Won Bernstorff "slush fund" "
intimating that several members of
congress were influenced by that
fund appeared before the rules com
mittee of the house Friday, shading
that the proposed investigation
be dropped at this time.
Heflin told the committee he
wanted to find out about the activi-
ties" of Senator LaFollette, Repre-
sentatives Baer, Britton, Mason and
Norton, who have opposed some war
measures. He also made the speech
before the rules committee that he
was prevented from making on the
floor of the house when his actions
were condemned by Representatives
Norton and Fordney. He complained
to the committee that Mr.. Norton
on that occasion had permitted to pro-
ceed uninterrupted, while the speaker
and others made him stick to the
point in his talk.
Hefiin likewise made the repeated
and impassioned plea not to investi-
gate him, but to find out what the
organization was that was mentioned
in the Bernstorff revelations through
which the $4,000 "slush fund" was
to be spent in influencing congress-. "
He declared he was still suspicious of
some of the members and practically
promised to name them before the
present session adjourned
Hefiin wanted the committee to
Investigate and find out If there Jas
any connection between the dissent
nation Of literature urging support
of the Britteon and Mason measures,
to exempt persons of German blood
from the operation of the draft law,
and to repeal the draft law respective
ly.
Hefin told the committee that
Germany had hired newspaper men to
misrepresent him and in this con-
nection mentioned two Washington
newspapers. He told the committee
too that he was the most loyal sup
porter the administration had in
congress.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
ITEMS OF INTEREST
OVER THE COUNTRY
GlST OF THE NEWS GATHERED
HERE AND THERE AND PRE-.
sENTED IN BRIEF FORM.

April 6, 1917, the date President
Wilson signed the war resolution, i.
formally fixed as the legal date Of the
beginning of the war with Germany
in an opinion by the Judge advocate
general of the army made public
Thursday. Many army matters, re.
lating to pay, allowances, claims fol
property lost in the war and the like
must be settled on the legal officers
ruling
American plants making rifles for
the army have exceeded the best ex-
pectations of the government in speed
of delivery. The War Department
announced that two plants are for
warding completed weapons to the
army storehouses, more than month
ahead of the date on which they ex.
pected to begin deliveries.
The nations war risk is to be pre-
sented to the people in a nationwide
s,eaking campaign in which organ.
.ations will be enlisted to attack paci
ism and rouse the country to the i'm
portance of the work it has under
taken.
A Red Cross parade, in which 25..
600 Red Cross workers and nurses
will participate, will be held in New
York City next Thursday.
The Finance Minister has issued a
statement of the financial position OF
Russia, showing that the expenses Of
the war up to September IA, have
amounted to Al 100000 rubles. TIL
war costs are still further increasing
owing to the demand for higher wage.
and the increased prices of necessl
ties.
Final preparations for the launch
ing of the second Liberty loan of $3,-
900, 100000 or more were completed
Friday with the publication of the
details of the offering by Secretary
McAdoo. A nationwide campaign to
obtain patriotsc subscriptions TO the
loan will be started Monday and will
close October 27.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
INTEREST
in FOOTBALL TEAM
HIGH SCHOOL WILL HAVE
GAMES ON FRANKLIN
ACADEMY GROUNDS.

Athletids will be featured this ses-
sion in the local public schools, es-
pecially at the Franklin Academy,
and Prof. R. M. Good and Prof. A. G..
Matney, members of the high school
faculty, both expect to devote a por-
ton of their time in training the boys
in this line of work.
Work has already been started to
lace in shape a gridiron on the
Franklin Academy grounds, and a
football team has been placed in
training.
The first football game to be play
ed by the High School this session
viii take place next Friday afternoon,
when they will play the Fayette High
School. A good game is promised.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
CHANCERY COURT WILL
CONVENE ON MONDAY,
OCTOBER 8.
DATE POSTPONED
Chancellor's Action Predicted
Upon Petition Of Local Citi-
zens.

The fall term of chancery court for
Lowndes county will convene Mon
day, October 5, the date of conven-
ton having been postponed one week
by Chancellor Woodward in response
to petition signed by county Off
cials and members of the local bar.
The request for postponement was
predicted upon the fact that the
board Of supervisors will begin their
monthly meeting tomorrow, and will
probably be in session throughout the
greater portion Of the week. Import
ant matters are to come before the
board for consideration, and as many
officials and attorneys are interested
in these matters their time will be
fully occupied.
The chancery court docket contains
no cases Of unusually great impor-
tance, though several litigated mat
ters which will attract mild interest
are included therein. For many years
~sast Il &ne Of chancellors in this
couYky has been largely taken up in
the hearing Of divorce cases, the ma
jority Of the litigants therein having
been negroes. During the past year,
however, many Ethiopians have left
Lowndes county to seek homes in
Northern cities, and as the emigrants
constituted class among which
martial incompatibility was frequent
their departure has naturally been
followed by considerable diminu-
lion IN the nuIaber Of applications
: - - - I.
The reduction in the number ~ No q.
vorce cases will naturally rs1rtail the
work or the court, and 1t Is hardly
likely that the term will last more
than three or four days
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
ROBERT C. BROWN TAKEN
INTO CUSTODY
YESTERDAY.
DENIES THE CHARGE
Says He Failed To Secure No
tice Sent By The Exemption
Board.

Robert G, Brown, mechanician
employed as local garage, was ar
rested Saturday as deserter from
the United States military service,
the specific charge being that he fail
ed to obey a summons to appear be-
fore the local exemption board for
examination. Brown claimed he did
not receive the summons and further
contended that he had made no effort
10 escape military service, having, on
the contrary, recently made trip to
Jackson with the view of enlisting
with corps of engineers under pro-
cess of organization there. The case
will be fully Investigated by the local
board.
Lowndes county's quota for the
national army has not yet been com-
peted, and 75 additional registrants
have been summoned to appear before
the local board for examination. The
first 25 men included in this incre-
ment have been instructed to appear
next Wednesday, while similar num-
Der will be examined on each of the
two succeeding days
Twenty-four negroes will leave
for Camp Pike between October 3 and
S, but the board has received no in
structions regarding the number to be
included in each increment or the
exact dates upon which they will de-
part.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
MORE PROBLEMS
GIVEN TO SOLONS
GOV. BILBO READS SUPPLEMENT.
TAI MESSAGE TO MEMBERS
OF LEGISLATURE.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 29.--Gov.
BUbo executed surprise movement
on the Legislature and the public
Friday afternoon when he went be-
fore the House of Representative for
the second time during the four days
of the session and read a supplement
tai message concerning things which
have been suggested to him and which
he decided to submit to the Legis-
lature for such action as may be
deemed best. This communication
covers in typewriting 20 full pages,
discussing 27 different subjects deal
ing with public affairs or institutions
and departments.
In his Introductory remarks Gov.
Bilbo observed:
After presenting these subjects it
is my purpose to close the door and
throw the key away. want to assure
you that they are not of such magni-
tude nor so complex as to unneces-
sarily delay the adjournment of the
present session"
Among the subjects submitted are:
The cd capital, for which $4,000 is
asked for equipment and operation
after it is opened and ready for occu-
pancy.
Taking care of owners of stock lost
through the operation Of the compul-
sorry dipping vat law of 1916 by max
ing it mandatory on boards of super
visors to reimburse such owners for
stock lost in this way upon proper
proof of liability.
To empower proper officers of
municipalities to erect, purchase or
rent suitable buildings to be used as
teachers homes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
NEGRO KILLED in
WRECKLAST NIGHT
FREIGHT TRAIN ON Nj. AND O..
LEAVES TRACK NEAR
BOOTH, ALA.

Mobile and Ohio freight train, No.
1879, which passed Columbus about
10 80 o'clock Saturday morning, was
wrecked near Booth, Ala, small
town west of Montgomery, about Z
o'clock last evening, killing a negro
brakeman, and painfully and proba-
bly seriously wounding Fireman Dera~
mus, of Tuscaloosa.
The train ran into washout, due
to heavy rains on the south end of
the line which had prevailed practi
cally all day. The train was in charge
of Conductor George Fallow. About
six hours time was taken to clear up
the wreckage.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
OUTLOOK IN THIS DIREC-
TION is MOST EN-
COURACING.
PLAT IS SELECTED
Hon. T. J. Locke, Jr., Now In
Correspondence With Gov
ernment Officials.

For several weeks past Hon. 7. J..
Locke, Jr., prominent and public
spirited local citizen, has been quietly
engaged in an effort to secure an
aviation training camp for Colum-
bus, and negotiations have progressed
so satisfactorily that there is every
reason to believe that the effort will
be crowned with success
Mr.. Locke took the matter up with
prominent government official with
whom he is personally acquainted,
and through him was placed in direct
communication with the war depart
ment. He received from this depart
ment communication setting forth
the requirements which will have to
be met in order to secure the camp.
the most important of which is a
tract of undulating land Is miles
square. An option on tracs Of land
of this character has been secured.
and a map of the terrain has been
prepared and sent to the war depart
ment. The plat selected begins few
miles north of Columbus on the Aber-
deem road and extends over in Mon.
roe county
The advantages accrung from q
military training camp, no matter
whether is for infantry, artillery
1r aviation, can not be over esti-
mated. Anniston, Montgomery and
other cities in this section which have
"ecured camps of this character are
enjoying commercial and industrial
prosperity whieh was hitherto neve
even dreamed of, and if Columbu
secures training camp for aviator
il will undoubtedly be the greatess
civic achievement in the history of
the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
OFFICE VACATED BY MR..
Mc G L A N A N A N is
EAGERLY SOUGHT.
THREE CANDIDATES
Council Will Probably Fix Date
Of Election Next Tuesday
Night.

The recent election of Hon. D. S.
McClanahan as mayor to fill out the
unexpired term of the late Hon. w.
C. Gunter makes ii necessary to hold
another special election to name his
successor as representative of the
fourth ward on the councilmanic
board, and while the date of the con-
test has not yet been announced, the
race promises to be an exceedingly
interesting one, as three aspirants for
the offi.e, Messfs. E. f. Chappell
w. A. Stepp and j. T. Clardy have
already announced their candidacy.
Mr.. Chappell is valued employe
of the Southern Railway, having for
a number of years past held lucra-
tive position as amachinist in the LEGAL
shops of the company. He is popular
not only among railroad men but in
fraternal and religious circles, and
is generally regarded as high-toned,
honorable Christian gentleman. Es-
TEEN for him is universal, and his
candidacy will undoubtedly make a
forceful appeal to the voters of the
city.
Mr.. Stepp, like Mr.. Chapel, is a
railroad man, and few citizens of
Columbus have more friends than he.
His urbane and courteous manners
have served to gain for him the es-
TEEN and good will of all men with
whom he has been thrown in con-
tact, and that they will gladly come
to his support In the pending contest
is foregona conclusion.
Tbis h art Mr. Clardy's first zen.
trance into TIE political game, he
having opposNs MIR. McClanahan in
the race fer councilman from the
fourth ward last year. He polled a
heavy vote at that time and conf
IDENTIFY expects equally strong support
in the coming contest. Nj MfClardy is
engaged in the mercantile business,
being the proprietor of two suburban
groceries, both of which are located
in the fourth ward.
The municipal council win meet
Tuesday night, at which time date
for the election will probably be fix
ed. The successful candidate will
serve until January /, 1919, on which
date the terms of municipal officials
now in Office expire.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
GULF COAST IS
SWEPT BY STORM
MOBILE, BILOXI, GULFPoRT AND
PENSACOLA HIT--DAMAGE
NOT EXTENSIVE.

New Orleans, Sept. 29.-The tropi-
cal hurricane which entered the
mouth of the Mississippi River Friday
morning, early Friday night struck
the gulf coast between Bay st. Louis,
Miss, and Pensacola, Fla.
Weather Bureau officials Friday
night were without information as to
what extent if any the storm had
damaged Mobile, Pensacola, Gulfport,
Biloxi or the numerous small towns
between the outside points of the
storm area.
Telegraph and telephone 1ommunl-
cation from New Orleans to coast
points were lost Friday afternoon.
The last message received from Mo-
bile was at $3.50 o'clock, at which
time it was stated the wind had reach
ed velocity of 80 miles an hour.
The last report from Pensacola Fri
day afternoon said there was wind
velocity Of 100 miles an hour.
New Orleans felt only the weaker
segment of the hurricane, DR.. |. M
Cline, district forecaster, stated. The
storm after it entered the mouth OF
the river passed about SO miles east
of Naw ORLEANS to the east gulf coast
Late Friday afternoon the forecaste'
issued statement saying:
"The people of New Orleans may
70 home tonight and retire feeling
secure"
At 8 o'clock Friday night the winl
was diminishing and the barometer
rising here. The maximum wind We
locity here was 36 miles and the min
imum barometer reading was 29.6l
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
MRS. CARRIE SPANN
CALLED BY DEATH
POPULAR MATRON PASSES
AWAY AT HOME AFTER
SHORT ILLNESS.

Mrs. Carrie Myrtle Spann, the be-
loved wife Of Mr.. Alex Spann, a pop
ular employe of Johnston & Claire's
drug store, died at her home, corner
North Third avenue and Eleventh
street, late Friday night. Mrs. Spann,
who was 25 years old, was a native OF
Europa, Miss, having been daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Finch, Of that
place. She was a most estimable
Christian lady, and the numerous
friends Of her husband and parents
sincerely sympathize with them in the
profound sorrow which her death en-
tails.
A snort funeral service was held at
Continued on page A.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
W.C.T.U. PROGRAM
IS GIVEN TO PRESS
ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE
HELD IN COLUMBUS ON
OCTOBER is, 16 AND IL.
G Clinedinsi

Many delegates are expected to at
tend the thirty-fourth annual meeting
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, whi..h will meet in Columbus
October Is, 16 and II. The follow
ing is the program:
Monday evening, 7:30--Welcome
evening-"All Hail the Power of
Jesus Name" leu by choir; Scripture,
Mrs. Clara Cox; Solo--"This County
Going Dry" Miss Juliet Featherstun
Address of Welcome, In Behalf of the
City and the Church, Mr.. W. H.
Carter; Response for the State W. G.
T. u, Mrs. L. B. Haynes; Quartette,
'Dare to Be a Daniel" Messrs. Webb
Smith, Ed. Miller, George McCrary,
Mr.. Fox; State Presidents Address,
Mrs. L. E. Stanley; Address, Miss
Christine Q. Tingling; Offering,
Choir; Benediction.
Tuesday morning, 9:00.--Conven-
ton Called to Order by State Pres
ident; Crusade Hymn, Give to the
Wind Thy Fears; Crusade Psalm
Read Rasponsively, Led by the State
Officers; Prayer, Mrs. Mary Il. Erwin
Roll Call; Minutes OF Mid Year and
Anti-Executive Meetings, Mrs. Bertha
Scales; Appointment of COMMITTEES
Resolutions, Credentials, Courte-
sizes, State and National Papers, Lit
erature, Press; Report of Correspond
ing Secretary, Mrs. Clara c. Cox
Report of Treasurer, Miss Mamie
Walker; Report of Editor of Mississp-
pi White Ribbon, Miss Juliet Feather
stun; Devotional, Mrs. Mamie Fanti
Noontide Prayer; Adjournment.
Tuesday evening, 7:30.-"Onward
Christian Soldiers" led by the choir
Scripture, Miss Minnie Walker; Pray.
er, Rev. w. L. Duren; Vocal Duet
Mrs. M. T. Flood, Miss Mary Lou
Peyton; Brief Address-Local Presi.
dents of Unions Making a Gain in
membership; Violin Solo, Mrs. W. H.
Borton; Vocal Quartette "Beautiful
Hour of Noontide," Miss Elise
Lipscomb, Grace Wright, Mesdames
w. A. Deal, Laura Patterson; Address
Mrs. Ella A. Boole, Vice-President
National W. G. T. u; Offering; Cal
for Members; Benediction.
Wednesday morning, Cocoon.
vention Called to Order; Scripture
Miss Ida Spigt; Prayer, Mrs. Angus
Ia Cox; Minutes; Report Of Creden-
tials Committee; Report of Superin-
tendent of Departments; Call fol
Pledges, by State Treasurer, Mis-
Walker; Report Of Resolution Com
mittee; Question Box-Conducted b,
Mrs. Clara Cox; Memorial-Led b.
Mrs. Helen Woodward; Noontidt
Prayer, Mrs. Jennie Standifer.
Wednesday afternoon, 2:0O.-
Scripture, Miss May Russell; Prayer
Mrs. L. A. Brown; Election Of Off
GERS; Election of Delegates to Nation
al Convention; Call for Pledges b!
State Treasurer, Miss Minnie Walker
Unfinished Business; Adjournment
An automobile ride, complimentar,
to State w. c. T. u, followed by in
NAL reception at the |. |. & c.
| Wednesday evening, 7:30.--I. |.
C. Auditorium-Young Peoples even
ing; Mrs. L. B. Haynes, Assistan
Superintendent of Medal Contest
presiding.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
SONS OF VETERANS
TO HOLD A MEETING

An important meeting of the local
members of the Sons Of Veterans will
be held at the City Hall or
Monday night at Z 80 o'clock, and
every member is urged to be in at
tendance. Besides naming delegate
to attend the reu ion to be held in
Vicksburg the coming month, an elec-
ton of officers for the ensuing yer
will be held
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30

Mrs. J. T. Clark and children, of
Dancy, Ala, have moved to Columbus
and will in the future reside here.
Mr.. Clark is prominent planter of
Dancy, and will spend most of his
time there. Mrs. Clark has leased the
Burk home on North Second avenue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30

Miss Mary Foote Halbert, a 1917
graduate of the |. & c., leaves Mon
day for Jackson, Tenn, where she
goes to accept position with Camp
bell & Cleaver, large cotton con-
Germ in that city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
8 poouuuuprso 90 O {, . . (
b SYLE SHOW WEEK

q Beginning Monday, October 8 2
u and continuing throughout the 9
q following Saturday, the mer- 9
q chants Of Columbus will again Q
q have Style Show Week, and the Q
u latest fashions will be placed on 2
y display. Many bargains will be 2
q offered during the week. Read 9
y the advertisements in rext Sun ?
n days Commercial. =
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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30

Q The weather bureau of Wash Q
Q ington yesterday issued the fol- q
o lowing forecast for the week: o
Q For South Atlantic and East .
q Gulf States: Generally fair Q
Q weather indicated during the 2
q week with lower temperatures q
o Sunday, followed by q return to o
o normal conditions about Tues g
. day OF Wednesday 2
o Q oooo 800 10 O o o o q q q a
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30

Mr.. s. l.. Caine left Friday after
noon for Omaha, Neb., to attend a
meeting of the Sovereign Executive
Council of the Woodmen Of the
World
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-30
Rev. Brown to Preach Today.

Rev. F. z. Brown, of Starkville,
will be heard at the First Presbyterian
church this morning and evening. The
public is cordially invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-02
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

April 80, 1917.
The cool breath of winter still
fingers upon the air.
May basket hanging was the latest
the fore part of the week.
Some of Mike KratZ's folks were
pleasant shoppers at Cresco last
week one day.
Carrier on route four from Cres-
co, was delivering mail the fore part
of last week with auto.
Plenty of moisture for all yegeta-
ton, but a great lack of warmth, to
make it grow rapidly.
Lee Robinson arrived here from
Pontiac, Illinois, last week Wednes-
day.
Some of our road draggers were
out last week in their respective dis
tricts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Haakenson re-
turned to their home at DEBORAH
the other week Saturday. after spend
ing a few days at the old homestead,
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Haaken-
son.
w. H. Miller, carrier on route four
drove Ford around the route last
week Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Demo Kratz of Sum
ner township, visited the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Kratz
last week Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Haakenson and
latter's sister, Miss Leona Koch, were
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-02
PLEASANT VIEW.

April 80, 1917.
Mr. Holver Hauge returned to
his home in Story City on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Becker Wis
tied at the John Wiltgen home on
Sunday.
Mr.. Anton Becker was caller at
Calmar on Friday.
Ole Hauge was caller at MS SIS
ter Lena Eides' on Sunday.
Mrs. Lena Eide was a visitor at
the Goodman Serson home one day
last week.
Leo Becker was caller at Cas-
talia one day last week.
Leo Scheidelmantel was business
caller at his brother Fred's, one day
last week.
Fred Zweibohmer delivered a fine
horse to DEBORAH the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Zweibohmer
and family visited at the Barney
Moeler's home on Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Boeckman OF Ossian
was a business caller at the F. II.
Gerleman home one day last week.
Grandpa Osmunson was DUST
ness caller at Castalia one day last
week.
MIR. and.Mrs. Fred Gerleman and
family visited at the John Wi!tgen
home on Sunday.
Lars Huglie is the owner of new
StudeDaker car.
Mrs. Fred Zweibohmer Sr. is stay
ing at the Henry Funk Jr. home at
present. 49,
Herman Bohr was caller at MS
brother Henry's the past week.
Tony Bohr assisted Frank Bohr
with his work one day last week.
Fred Zweibohmer was a business
caller at, the Joe Unhalke home In
Ossian on Friday.
Mrs. John Memesath ana ddugn-
ter Marie, visited at the Ed POWERS
home on Sunday.