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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
conveyed FLEET ENCAC-
ES IN BATTLE OFF
FRENCH COAST.
Report that Four U-Boats had
been Destroyed was Erron-
eous.

Washington, September IA
typographical error in transcribing a
statement for the press Tuesday from
an official report to the navy de-
partment made it appear that six
German submarines probably had
been sunk off the French coast when
they attacked fleet Of merchant
men, including at least one American
vessel. The facts are, so far as
known tonight, tnat one submarine
was destroyed and two of the
steamers went down. A corrected
statement was issued by Secretary
Daniels as soon as the error was dis
covered.
The department has only a mea-
gre account of the flight and ad.
ditiona details have been asked for
by cable, The repcrt came from
the American tanker Westwego,
through Paris, the vessel apparently
having reached a French port after
the fight. The names and national
ity Of the two ships were not given.
The Westwego was en- route to
Europe and from the fact that she
was cruising in company with other
merchant craft, navy officers a.
sumed that the fleet was under con-
voy of naval vessels, probably of
American destroyers. The tanker re-
ported September 5, the fight having
occurred September 5. The brief
statement received from Paris said
that six submarines had made massed
attacks on the merchant flotilla;
that two Of the steamers were lost,
and that one of the submarines prob
ably was sunk.
The Westwego is an armed vessel,
but there was nothing in the message
to indicate whether the other ships
were armed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
JEWISH NEW YEAR
TO BE CELEBRATED
SERVICES TO BE HELD AT SYNA-
COGUE AND STORES TO CLOSE
MONDAY.

"Roshl Hashonah," the Jewish New
year, begins at sundown next Sun
day and continues throughout the
following day. The stores of the
local Jewish merchants will be closed
all day Monday, and the holiday will
be celebrated with appropriate SER
vices at Temple B'Nai Israel. These
services, which will be conducted by
the rabbi, Mr.. Simon Loeb, will take
place at 7 80 o'clock Sunday evening
and 10 o'clock Monday morning, and
the people of Columbus, irrespective
of creed, are extended cordial invi-
tation to be present.
"Rosh Hashonah" as the New Year
is called, is known as "day of men,
orial," being recorded as "And in
the seventh month, on the first day
of the month, we shall have a holy
convocation, we shall do no servile
work; it is day of blowing the
trumpets." 1t is also called day
of trial of the souls. 1t is consider
ed the day on which the world was
brought to existance, the day on
which the Great God causes all his
creatures to stand in judgment be-
fore Him. No work of any kind is
done by the devout Jewish people
and is considered the first of ten days
of penitence, during which time there
is repentance and confession of sins
The tenth day Of the New Year is
called "Yom Kippur" or Day OF
Atonement, the last of the ten days
of penitence. A solemn fast is de
creed for the pardon of sin to al
those who are sincere and true ir
their repentance. In addition to fast
ing and prayer the deyout Jews alb
stain from all work and labor thai
day also. This holiday is considered
the most holy day in the year.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
REGISTRATION WILL
BEGIN TOMORROW
MISSISSIPPI WOMEN WILL BE.
GIN TO SIGN UP FOR
WAR WORK.

Under the aupiees of the Missis-
sppi Division of the Woman's Aux
iliary of the National Defense Coun-
Gil, the registration of women
throughout the state who are willing
to volunteer for war work will begin
tomorrow and viii continue up to
and including Wednesday, September
10.
Miss Emma Ody Pohl head OF the
department of physical culture at the
Industrial Institute and College, is
state chairman, and will make a
special effort to secure large regis
tration in this city. Miss Pohl has
named Miss Lucy Banks as secretary,
and they, together with Mrs. William
Baldwin, county chairman, and other
patriotic ladies, will participate in the
work. A small fee will be charged,
the money going to defray the ex-
pense incurred. No specific sum has
been fixed andthose who registrar can
give any amount from one cent up.
The following places of registration
have been designated; The Second
Methodist church, the Second Bap-
tist church, Simon Loeb and Brothers
Store, the Woman's Store, w. c.
Beard, Incorporated
1t is especially desired to secure a
large registration the first day, and
all who can possibly do so are urged
to register Friday.
Registration chairmen have been
appointed not only for Columbus but
for every precinct throughout the
county, and list of these ehairmen
follows:
Columbus, Mrs. Battle Bell: Arte-
sia, Mrs. C. f. Hendley; Mayhem,
Mrs. s, NJ Rainey; Caledonia, Mrs.
C. L. CASTOR; Crawford, Mrs. A. J.
Erwin, Jr.; Mt. Vernon, Mrs. w. R.
Mcpherson; Dunbar, Mrs. P. NJ. Hal
bert; Rural Hill, Mrs. George Nickel
lar; Plymouth, Mrs. L. F. Swoope;
Bent Oak, Mrs. A. +. Herring: Bor-
der Springs. Miss Leila Stanley;
Cherokee, Mrs. w. II. 0ttley: Flint
Hill, Mrs. Cora Duncan; Salem. Mrs.
Henry Stinson; Black Creek, Miss
Lily Mullins.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
MESSRS. w. w. Magruder and
J. E. RANKIN DELIVER
ADDRESSES.
Total of 70 Cases are to be Dis.
posed of During the Present
Term.

The congressional campaign in the
First district was inaugurated here
Monday, when Hon. w. w. Magruder,
Of Starksville. and Hon. ]. f. Rankin
of Tupelo, both of whom are aspi-
faats for the seat which for many
years has been occupied by Hon. E.
S. Gambler, of Corinth, delivered ad-
dresses in the interests of their can
dicies.
Circuit court is in session, anu
Messrs. Magruder and Rankin, know
ing that the large number of citizens
from all parts of the county would
be in the city, took advantage of the
occasion to announce their candi-
dacies and appeal to their local con-
stituents for support.
1t is known that Lowndes county
will have at least one aspirant for
Congressional honors, as Hon. w. j.
Stribling, who now represents the
county in the state senate, has al
ready announced his candidacy. Mr..
Stribling, however, did not care to
make q speech Monday, as he will
have ample opportunity to address the
citizens of his home county, so he gem
erously permitted the visiting candi-
dates to occupy all the time available.
It is possible that there may be a
second local candidate for Congress,
as friends of Hon. j. F. Frierson,
who at, present is one of Lowndes
eounty's representatives in the legis-
lature, are urging him to entef the
race. Mr.. Frierson has as yet, how.
ever, made no official announcement
regarding his intentions in the matter.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
s. l.. GAME is NAMED
AS SOVEREIGN SENTRY

Mr.. S. l.. Caine, of this city, has
been appointed sovereign sentry of
the Woodmen of the World, The
appointment having been made by Mr..
W. A. Fraser, Sovereign Commander
of the order. Mr.. Caine succeeds D.
E. Bradshaw, who becomes general
counsel Of the order, Mr.. Caine
stands high as a business man here
and has long been prominent in
Woodmen circles, having formerly
been commander of the Mississippi
division of the organization.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
Small Blaze Tuesday.

The fire department was called to
the home of Mr.. l.. E. Walker, on
Fourth street, south, Tuesday about
noon. The blaze, which was caused
from defective flue, was quickly
extinguished. The damage amount
ed to about $500
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13

Mr.. J. A. Northcut, well known
local contractor, is spending several
weeks in Starksvile, where he has Q
contract for remodeling the hotel
there belonging to Mrs. II. A. Belk.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13

Don't forget the "Bevo" party on
Friday night at the Choctaw Club
Music will be furnished by stringed
instruments and dancing will be en-
joyed throughout the evening. Ad.
mission so cents per couple. Every
body come.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13

Mr.. John B. Hardy, the well known
son of Mr.. R. B. Hardy, of the prai-
rie, left Monday for the University Of
Alabama, at Tuscaloosa, where he
goes to attend the coming session.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13
Officers Installcd.

At meeting of the members of
Tombigbee Lodge, No. II, Knights
of Pythias, held Tuesday evening, Mr.
W. T. Mayo, the new chancellor COM
mander, and other officers were IN
stalled.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13

Mrs. W. K. Sparks and daughter
Lillian are visiting relatives in Kos
eiusko and Winona.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13

Mr.. John r. Laws and family spent
several days last week in Pickens
county, Ala, with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-09-13

Read our advertisements.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
NINETY.FIVE PASSED
EXAMINATION FOR
ENGINEERS COMPANY

Ninety.five out Of the l52 men who
took the physical examination for mem
bership in the Ardmore company Of en-
gIneers passed, according TO the figures
given out this morning by Capt r. W
Patterson. one hundred and seventy
men had made application to join the
company. but eighteen OF these We're
either out OF town during the examina.
ton or were In the hospital on account
Of minor operations. Many of those
who failed 10 pass the examination will
be held on the waiting list and may be
called later. Recruiting will be con.
tlnucd az the local station until the max.
| imum war strength is reached. Adutant
General carp has wired Washington
for authority TO have the Ardmore com.
rauy mustered In Immediately.
The members OF the women's auXil.
iary are to provide the armory with cots,
pillows, blankets and other conveniences
/ for out of town members Of the com.
pany. The armory is 20 be provided
with "a piano, books and magazines.
The appointment OF temporary non.com.
missioned officers Is being considered.
James r. King. from the University OF
Texas, and who has had considerable
experience In highway construction. gas
and electrical work, has been appointed
/ first sergeant.
The physical examinations brought
out some interesting things both TO he
examining physicians and TO the men
themselves. one man who submitted
himself Tor examination was almost
blind in one eye but did not know g.
Another with glass eye was much dis.
appointed because he could not pass
Two men, one with his big toe gone
from his foot and the other with the
big toe missing from the right foot
presented themselves for examination
az the same time. One mans feet Were
30 tat that the physicians classed him
among the flat foots"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
Other Towns, Villages and Country Dis
tricts Devastated by Volcanic Fire and
Earthquake, Declare Series Of Dispatch
es from Central American Port

San Juan, Del Sur, Nicaragua, June s.
San Salvador, the capital of the re-
public of Salvador, with a population of
more than 10000, has been totally de-
stroyed, according to a despatch from
San Miguel Salvador. No details as to
the manner in which the city was de-
stroyed have been received but it un-
doubtedly was the result of an earth
quake or volcanic eruption.
A despatch from Tegucigalpa, Hondu-
ras, says that in addition to the wiping
out Of San Salvador, the towns Of
Quezaltipeque, Nejapa, Suchlchoto,
Paisnall, Armenios and Mejicanos also
We're destroyed. Meiicanos was a sub
urb Of San Salvador.
At $3.50 o'clock there was still no com
munication between San Salvador and
Tegucigalpa.
An operator who reached the edge Of
the destroyed zone reported that at 800
o'clock that San Salvador was in ruins
and that everything within a radius Of
thirty miles had been destroyed by the
earthquake.
The town Of Santa Trela also has been
destroyed according TO this report.
Residents of San Salvador are camp
/ ing I'm streets and parks.
At the time the report was sent 1t
| had been raining heavily for five hours
The disaster is supposed to have been
caused by an eruption of the volcano
san Salvador, at the foot Of which the
city is situated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
GEN. PERSH|NC
ARRIVES LONDON
BRITISHERS AND AMERICANS IN
CAPITAL GIVE WELCOME
TO OFFICER AND PARTY.

London, June S.-Genertl Pershng
and his party arrived early this morn.
ing at a port In Great Britain.
General Pershing arrived in London
this afternoon. lie was welcomed by
Walter Hines Page. the American am.
bassador, Lord Derby. secretary Of state
for war; Viscount French, commanding
the British home forces and other of.
ficers, including Lord Brooke, who will
be attached TO General Pershing's staff
during his stay in England
THE trip has been delightful. par.
ticularly the latter part, when we werc
escorted through the danger line by
our own destroyers.
Speaking for myself and my stan,
we are glad 10 be the standard.bearers
Of America In this great war for civh.
iEation. The opportunity OF landing at
British port and the welcome we re.
celved are very significant. and are
deeply appreciated
I'VE expect In the course OF a very
short time to be playing our part, which
/ hope viii be a very big part, on the
western front"
Expected Arrival Was Secret.
The expected arrival Of General Per
shing and his party had been kept a
fairly close secret from the London pub
/ lic until today, hut the many prepare
tions Tor the visitors which had been
going on In secrecy came into public
view this morning.
Several floors OF rooms In hotel had
been reserved for the American party
and the hotel this morning was com
pletely transformed by the placing OF
numerous sign boards and installation
of bureaus OF information designed "a
make the most efficient possible use OF
the place as temporary American army
headquarters.
Leading Americans I'm London appear
cd on the scene early today with ere
dentials as members OF various commit
tees.
General pershlng and the twelve off
GERS Of his senior staff are to be guests
OF the British government at the Sa
voy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
ROADS DISPOSE
OF TANK CARS
U. S. SUPREME COURT HOLDS RAIL.
ROADS NEED NOT OWN
THEM.
FRISCO SELLS OUT
Equipment Used for Transportation of
Petroleum and Its Products Disposed
Of TO Chicago Concern-MOst Tanks
Operated by Leasing.

Oil refining companies and all persons
engaged in the shipping Of petroleum
and its products will be interested in
recent decision of the supreme court Of
the United States. The court recently
made a ruling to the effect that railway
companies in the United States are not
required to own tank cars. Just how
many railway companies will take adj
vantage of this ruling to make disposi-
tion of their tank cars is not known but
the Frisco is making disposition Of its
cars This information came by tele-
gram from Judge w. ID. Humphrey,
member Of the state corporation COM
mission.
The corporation commission has re-
ceived the following telegram. signed
by Edward Levy, general manager Of
the Frisco railway: "On account Of
recent decision of the supreme court
Of the United States TO the effect that
railways are not required to own tank
cars, this company has surrendered its
tank car leases and sold practically all
tank cars except a sufficient number
to supply the fuel demands Of the line
we are now delivering the cars The
company which purchased the cars from
as will sell or lease them TO oil ship
pers."
In commenting on the telegram Judge
Humphrey says I'VE understand that
some car company in Chicago is taking
over these oil tank cars. If so. and If
all the railway companies are doing the
same thing, there may be something in
this situation which producers and re-
finers might want TO consider"
When the local officers Of the Santa
Fe were seen about the same question
with respect to that road it was stated
that in all probability the Santa Fe
would retain its tank cars but definite
information could not be given.
There have been times In this state
when railway companies were required
TO furnish tank cars for making oil
shipments and producers who could get
more by shipping oil than by selling to
pipe lines had the privilege Of making
shipments but under this ruling Of the
court tank cars will be owned by pri-
vate individuals. II seems that railway
companies have never invested in tank
cars as they invest in passenger and
freight cars but these cars have been
owned heretofore largely by private
owners who leased them for a specified
sum either TO railway companies or to
refineries. sfs
form OF investment that yields good
dividends is found in the ownership and
leasing OF tank cars for conveying ship
ments OF petroleum and its products.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
SECOND TINE DESTROYED.
City of San Salvador Was Leveled in
1873 BY Earthquake.

san Salvador is about three miles
southeast of the volcano Of San Saliva.
dor and is the seat Of government Of
the smallest but most densely populated
Of the republics Of Central America.
First record Of an earthquake there
was in 1878, when the entire city was
nearly leveled and fifty persons perish.
ed. Since then, the city and the country
surrounding it have been rocked again
and again, whole cities and towns being
razed and many persons being killed.
The city is connected by rail with
Acajutla and La Libertad and contains
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
War Summary

An event of prime Importance in con-
nection with American participation in
the European war is announced today in
the arrival of Major General Pershing
and his staff in London. General Per-
shing, who has preceded the expedi-
tionary force he is to command, was
given a warm welcome by officials and
civilians.
Vast numbers of German troops are
being rushed forward by Field Marsha
Won Hindenburg in an effort to stem
the British torrent which has swept
over the heights dominating the Lille
plain and threatens to sweep the Teu-
tons from the great industrial section
Of northern France.
AS every succeeding clash between
the mighty armies on the western front
has dwarfed the one which preceded it,
so the initial phase Of the battle Of
Messines promises to be merely a pre-
lude 10 the colossal struggle which is to
come
The British thrust follows almost on
the heels of the triumphant announce
llltIl ny lilt NItlliluu tiuJtIOI llldl Ailf
allied offensive in the west had been
definitely checked, bearing out reports
that the Germans had under-estimated
the power and resources OF their foes
and were not ready TO Withstand the ter.
rife blow which fell upon them. From
the captured positions, British guns to.
;. ny are sending their message of death
~ 'ss a low and level plain Of scarcely
l. e. niles in breadth which separates
the. 3o'~om the Industrial capital OF
north e France.
! Lille y Q chief Of a group Of three
cities in " d prior to the war, center.
ed Frances t textile industries. II
formerly had opulation Of 10000
and its two sis, titles, Roubaix and
Tourcoing, were ZONES of about an
equal number. Tourcoing and Roubaiz
stand on rising ground from four T.
six miles northwest Of Lille, the only
| high land now I'm front Of the British
To their right, however, Lille is pro
tected by a ridge which stands between
It and Armentieres, the town on whicl
the right wing Of the attacking British
army rests. An advance into the plair
win outfank this ridge
Renewal Of the British offensive ha.
overshadowed all other war events. bu
the news is timed with the arrival Of
reassuring news from Russia.
outside Of the belligerent ranks, in
terest centers in Spain. where the IN
ternal crisis is apparently coming TO ,
head. The cabinet is scheduled to NEE
today, under the presidency Of Kini
Alfonso, and It is reported that thu
meeting may terminate in the resigna
tion OF Premier Prieto.
There has been renewed activity with
in the past day or two on the Frenci
front in the vicinity OF ST. Quentin
The artillery has been strongly engages
on both sides and the Germans appaI
emily were preparing for an attack las
night French guns, however brok
up the effort in its incipiency along IN
road between ST. Quentin and La Fer,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
PHOTOS FROM AIRSHIP
SHOW OSTEND BATTERED

London, June S.-A series OF photo.
graphic plates Of the bombardment Of
.Ostcnd have arrived In London, afoul'
ing a remarkable example of the devel
.opment of Photographic observation ard
record by airplanes. The photos show
In undonlable fashion that the British
bomhardment of Ostend last Tuesday
was the most successful thing OF u.
kind yet accomplished. insuring that
ostend viii be- crippled as a useful Ger
man base for weeks, II not pcrma
nontly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
GOETHALS AND TWO
ASSOCIATES SQUABBLE
ON SHIP PROGRAM

Washington, June S-Major General
Goethals, general manager Of the Emer.
goncy Fleet Corporation. today dismiss.
ed +. A. Eustis Of Boston. assistant gen.
eral manager. and T. II. Clark Of New
York. the two engineers who originated
the wooden fleet idea
Dismissal of Eustis and Clark today
followed their action OF last night In
issuing statements virtually charging
General Goethals with holding up the
ship building program in the nations
emergency.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-08
UNVEIL LEE STATUE
MEMORIAL PLACED ON BATTLE
FIELD OF GETTYSBURG.
Is Erected by State of Virginia In Honor
Of Her Sons Who Died i'm Conflict
There-Coniederat Veterans Present
From Washington.

Gettysburg, Pa, June Son the field
Of Gettysburg was assembled today
remnant Of the army Of the Confe1.
eracy, gathered here again and prob
ably for the last time TO witness the
unveillng Of the memorial which the
state Of Virginia has erected to its
sons who took part in the famous
battle
Governor Henry c. Stuart OF Vir.
ginia was TO deliver the address for.
mally turning over the monument 10
the United States government. and L
was TO be accepted on behalf OF the
government by Secretary Of War Baker
The ceremonies were 10 be simple,
being opened about o'clock with pray.
er by the Rev James Power Smith.
once aide TO "Stonewall" Jackson and
last survivor Of the staff Of that great
warrior.
An unusually large gathering Of Con.
federate veterans for the occasion was
made possible by the fact that the
veterans were holding their annual re.
union this week in Washington, only
five hours away.
The monument, which Is Of heroic
size. Is surmounted by a statue OF
General Robert +. Lee, mounted on
Traveller" his famous war horse. About
the base there is a group Of seven fig
ures representing all arms OF the Con
federate service. There are two boys
one a bugler OF artillery and the other
a cavalry color bearer. carrying thc
state flag OF Virginia. One figure repre-
sents a farmer fighting side by sid,
with one whose expression and bearing
mark him as a prosperous business
man. Beside an artilleryman with lont
hair. acquiline features and neglige'
appearance, stands a stalwart mechanic
his musket firmly gripped TO repel al
attack. On the mechanics right stand
J man erect biting of the end OF {
= cartridge suggesting a type foun,
= among the professions, perhaps a doc
tor. Scattered about the ground az
shattered cannon. a broken wheel,
! discarded knapsack. a hat, a swab, ant
an exploded she'll. indicating that th
spot had been the scene Of some de'
I lperate engagement.
f. William Sievers, OF Richmond
the sculptor who designed the monr
ment. II was his aim 90 produce
military memorial which would diiic
from the conventional figures OF so
diers grouped about pedestal.
The Virginia commission In charg
OF the work includes Governor Stuar
}. Colonel w Gordon McCabe OF Ricl
t mond. Colonel Thomas smith, OF Wa
J. renton. Major II. A. Edmondson, q
!. Houston. and Captain stephen p. Rea.
. OF Palmer Springs.
y The Virginia general assembly mad
h an appropriation OF $4,000 Tor N
= memorial