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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
MR.. FRANK MCDOWELL DEAD.

News of the death of Nj. Frank
Mcdowell, which recently took place
at Alabama River Bridge, Ala,
brought profound sorrow to many Of
his old friends in this city, where he
was born and raised. Deceased was
the son Of the late A. j. Mcdowell,
who served for many years as mayor
Of Columbus, and was brother Of
W. L. Mcdowell, who resides in Birm-
ngham and who has served as secre-
cary of both the Southern and
Country clubs in that city. Deceased
who was 81 years old, is also sur
vived by his widow, four children,
and four brothers in addition to the
one named above.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
RUSSIAN EMPRESS
REPORTED SLAIN
HER CHILDREN ALSO SAID TO
HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED;
REPORT DOUBTED.

MADRID. Sept IA dispatch
was received here recently from
London reporting the assassination
Of the former Russian empress and
her daughter, but in view of steps
taken by King Alfonso to obtain the
transfer to Spain of the family of
the deposed and murdered Russian
monarch, the report was treated with
all reserve.
Ell Sol says the Spanish ambas-
sador at Berlin conferred on the
question Of removing the former EN-
press and her daughters from Rus
sia with Ambassador Joffe, the
Bolshevik ambassador at Berlin
There remain only few formali-
ties to complete, which viii take
only a few days, Ell Sol says. and
then the former empress and her
children will come to Spain on a
yacht flying the papal colors
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
TOUCH OF FALL Is
in ATMOSPHERE
UNSEASONABLY LOW TEMPER.
AZURE RECORDED AT Lo.
CAL WEATHER BUREAU.

Columbus and the contiguous ter
ritory. like other sections through
out the country, have been expert
encing some rather cool weather re
Gently. and the brisk winds which
prevailed served as reminder thai
fall is rapidly approaching. The
mercury in the government thermo
meter. according to j b. Love, local
observer. went to 81 yesterday morn
inf, and this temperature is unusual.
ly low for early September.
1t is not believed, however, that
crops have suffered. as cotton, corn
and other agricultural products have
advanced to near towards maturity
to be injured by moderately cool
weather.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
NEGRO AND WHITE
MAN FIGHT DUEL
army DESERTER AND coNsTA.
BILE ENGAGE IN FATAL CON-
BAT AT MERIDIAN.

MERIDIAN, Miss Hsept FIN
pistol duel on the rmountain soutl
of the city Thursday between Con
stable w. B. Culpepper ard Deemel
Eoatwright, negro army deserter
both combatants were probably NOR
tally wounded. The officer is in a
local hospital where ii is stated
there is no chance for his recovery,
one bullet from the negro's pistol
having entered the abdomen, the
negro is in the county jail suffering
from three wounds, each of three
shots fired by the Officer taking Of
feet.
Constable Culpepper had gone In
to the mountains to se.aye legal docu-
ments, and on his way Unexpectedly
came upon Boatwright, whom he re-
eognized and as he attempted to ar
rest him the negro drew his gun ana
fired point blank at the officer, but
before he could fire a second time
the officer shot three times and the
negro flew, but only succeeded in
his way for a short distance.
when he was overcome. Officer
Culpepper managed to make his way
to a house nearby, where aid was
summoned and he was brought to the
city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
KAISER S FORCES BEING
HOTLY PURSUED BY
ALLIED TROOPS
IMPORTANT GAINS
Week Closes With Teutons
Backed Up to Point Held
in Spring OF 1917.

With the Allied Forces in France.
Sept. This was Victory Week"
for the allies and it closes with the
Germans virtually on the front that
they held after the big retreat to the
Hlndenburg line in the spring o,
1917,
The German strongholds OF Ham,
Tergnier. Chauny and Coucy forest
have fallen before the irresistible on
rush OF the allied armies and fresh
peril has been added to the German
defenses supporting the left flank Of
the Hlndenburg link of Notifications.
A bare two miles separates the
French from the German bastion at
La Fere and the allies are only four
miles from 81. Quentin, on the CEN
ter.
During the past thirty hours the
British and French have rolled for
Hhih lipui lNp W seven HtleSs IHS
best gains were made between Per.
onne and the Disc river where many
additional villages have been taken
from the Germans.
German rear guards put up saw
age resistance at many points but at
no place were they able oven to
check the allies progress.
East OF the Somme the British
have gone forward about seven miles
since they forced a passage of the
river and to the east of Ham the
French have advanced over three
miles.
French forces are smashing their
way ahead with tidal fury and on
one stretch of forty miles they rolled
the Germans back from two to four
miles within the past "a hours Tie
aew gains cover portions or the
Flanders. Picardy and Aisne battle
fronts.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
FLAG DEDICATION POSTPONED

Dedication of the flag provided by
Tombigbee Lodge No. IL, Knights
of Pythias, of this city, in honor OF
members who have gone to war,
when was to have taken place to-
day. has been postponed until next
sunday, this action having been
necessitated by the fact that it was
impossible for one of the orators to
be present on the date originally fix
ed for the ceremony. Fifteen mem
oers OF the lodge have responded to
the call to arms, and each one Is re-
presented by a star on the service
flag
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
CONCERNING CANDIDATES.

Although nearly year will elapse
before state and county officers in
Mississippi are elected for the ensu-
ing quadrennial term, candidates
are already beginning to shle their
castors into the ring. Friends of
Judge T. M. Cummings, who Is now
justice of the peace, are endeayor.
ing to persuade him to enter the
race for chancery clerk, and among
other tentative candidates are
Messrs. John IL Richards, present
city treasurer, j r. Searcy X. NJ.
Nickles and Frank Armstrong.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
"CUBS" COP TWO OUT OF
THREE GAMES AL.
READY PLAYED
CROWDS ARE SMALL
Overshadowing Interest in
War Serves to Greatly
Diminish Attendance.

The Chicago Nationals, familiart,
known as the Cubs. are ahead II
the worlds series, having defeated
the Boston Americans, known as
the Red Sox," in two Of the three
games already played. The series
was inaugurated at Chicago Thurs.
| day afternoon. and the "Red Sox
won the opener by score OF to 0,
while the Cubs" copped Friday i
contest by score of TO and de-
feated their opponents again yester-
day by a score of 2 to /.
Regarding the opening game OF
the series Thursday, press dispatch
from Chicago says;
One of the smallest crowds which
ever turned out for world series
opening saw the Boston Red Sox OF
the American league defeat the
Cubs of the National league / to 0
today, in an errorless game.
The battle was between two en-
inent representatives of what the
dictionary calls the family hippopo-
tamidae-namely. Hippo Vaughn
OF the Cubs, and another Hippo re-
ioicing In the name OF Babe" Ruth
These two giants fought IL out all
the way and although Ruth allowed
six hits to his opponents five, the
break went 10 the invaders and
they were consequently making con-|
fident claims to the worlds chant
pionship tonight.
The effect of the war was every
where apparent, especially In the
temper OF the crowd, which, largely |
local, saw the home team drop the
first game without protest There
was no cheering during the contest |
nor was there anything like the usual
umpire batting.
Today's attendance was 1924 |
Rain caused postponement of theI
first game scheduled for yesterday |
Today the downpoor had ceased and
the grounds were completely dry
The sun shown fitfuly and there was
a stiff. chilly breeze from the north
No seats were occupied in the up
per tier OF the second floor Of the
and the right section Of
the stand was practically empty In
the left section there were many va
can't chairs. A number Of boxes also
were without occupants, and In the
Dleachers the three lower rows all
around the field were vacant
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
CONTESTS TO BE HELD IN
TWU CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS
EFFECTIVE JULY l FIRST AND SIXTH
Gambler to Be Pitted Against
Rankin; Johnson Against
Bilbo.

Two Mississippi congressman are t.
be nominated in the second Demo
cratic primary next Tuesday, one il
the First district, were Hon. E. S
Gambler, of Corinth, the incumbent
and Hon. j. K. Rankin, of Tupelo
are the contestants, and one in the
Sixth district, where the opposing can.
didates are Governor Theodore G.
Bilbo and Judge Paul Johnson, and al
though Columbus is in the First dis
trict politicians here are evincing as
much interest in the contest in the
Sixth district as they are in the To-
cal race.
Bilbo has lost cast in Lowndes
county, as he has in other sections
of the state, and many local citizens
who supported him when he ran for
governor three years ago are now
anxious to see him defeated. Bilbo
IS recognized as member of the
Vardaman clan, having first come in
to prominence in the famous legisla-
tive caucus of 1910, when he claim
ed that he was offered bribe to vote
against the White Chief, and the fol-
lowing year made successful race
for lieutenant-governor as the avowed
champion of the present Junior SEN
ator. Mississippians have already
declared by their votes that they are
through with Vardaman, and it is
predicted that in Tuesdays contest
Bilbo will also be relegated to private
life.
1t seems to be generally conceded
that Congressman Gambler will be
the victor in the race in this district,
as he had been in Congress more than
20 years and has made faithful
and efficient representative. Since
the United States severed diplomatic
relations with Germany he has consis-
tently supported the administration
war policy, and this has increased
his popularity among his constitu-
ents, who admire President Wilson
and who believe that his course
should be indorsed by enthusiastic
cooperation on the part of Senators
and Congressman.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
PROVIDES FOR BONE-D
COUNTRY UNTIL END
OF THE WAR
Bill Goes to House and Will
Then Come Up in Commit
tee Conference.

Washington, Sept THE $12,
100000 emergency agricultural ap
preparation bill, with its rider fol
national prohibition from next July
until after the American armie:
are demobilized after the end of tht
war, was passed last night. by The
Senate without a roll call.
Before final passage of the meas
ure the Senate voted, 45 to 6, to re-
tain the prohibition rider A final
effort to postpone the effective date
of the dry" legislation to Decem-
Der 80, 1919, was defeated.
The bill now goes to the House
and, because of the many amend
ments inserted by the Senate, 1t un-
doubtedly will be sent to conference.
Prohibition leaders, however, expect
the House to agree to the dry" rider
so that there will be no possibility
of changes being made by the Senate
and House managers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IL.
This is the Nations War.

To register now or selection for
military service is to list yourself as
one of the Nations man-power units.
Every citizen owes it to himeslf and
to his country to make this day un-
animous demonstration of loyalty,
patriotism, and the will to win.
This registration ii 4liaoricais ) a1...
nouncement to the world that we are
ready to complete the task already
begun with such emphatic success.
WOODROW WILSON. i.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
NEW JEWELRY STORE.

Mr.. J. Alter, known here as "The
Old Reliable Jeweler," will tomorrow
morning, Sept, 8, open his new place
Of business, on North Market street
in front of the Princess Theatre. Mr..
Alter is to manage the business and
viii make a speciality Of fitting eye
glasses and repairing watches and
jewelry.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

1t is urged that every Gambler man
go to the polls next Tuesday and cast
ment. We know that Mr.. Gambler is
representative in Congress. These
ere war times and no time to expert
ment We know that Mr.. andler is
loyal to his people and to his govern
nert and he's been faithful TO the
trust Go to the pools next Tuesday
and vote for Zeke Gambler. 1t is your
duty to do so.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
Won HERTLING QUITS.

LONDON, Sept Count George
V. Won Hertling, the imperial Ger
man chancellor. has resigned, giving
bad health as the cause for his re-
tirement according to the Geneva
correspondent of the Daily Express,
quoting dispatch received in Gen
eva from Munich. Bavaria
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Prof A, M. Jacob, the well known
yiolinists, who has been in charge
of the orchestra at the Princess
Theatre for several years past. left
last night for Jackson, Miss. where
he goes to accept a place with the
Majestic Theatre. His many friends
regret that he is to maze mis- home
elsewhere.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
REV, FRY TO PFTIIRN

Rev. K. Excel Fry, who with his
family, has been visiting several
weeks in Selma, Ala, is expected
home the first Of the week, and will
on next Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock conduct the regular prayer
service. The study will be the l37th
Psalm.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Miss Laura Bell Reynolds will
leave today for Birmingham, where
she will attend the Jefferson Coun-
tvs Teachers Institute, after which
she will leave for Bradford Ala,
where she will teach in the public
school.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mrs. f. R. Simms will return the
latter part Of September to resume
teaching of music and will have her
class in the Odd Fellows building in
a room adjoining her husbands Of
flee on the second floor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
TODAY.
Sunday School at 9:45.

Sunday School at 9:45.
Preaching at IL o'clock, by the
pastor.
Night service at Airdome al $40.
At this service Miss Grace Wright
viii sing "Holy City, fifteen or
wenty beautiful Illustrations Of this
,lassic and wonderful song will be
thrown on the screen during the
rendering by Miss Wright, Tonight
will very probably be the last of the
)pen air summer services The en-
tire city invited
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr.. W. F. Leigh left the past week
fcr Washington, D. c., and Norfolk,
Va, where he goes to visit relatives.
Upon his return Mr. Leigh will accept
q position at the Columbus National
Bank.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

On last Friday Mrs. C.
w. Shedd celebrated her 18th birth
day and received many handsome
gifts. Mrs. shedd is well known
here and her many friend joins the
Commercial in wishing for her many
happy returns of the day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr.. Jake Kaufman, who for sew
eral weeks has been in New York
and other eastern cities, has return
ed home. While away he purchased
stock for the firm of Kaufman Bro
theirs.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr Robert Terry returned last
week after spending some time with
his brother, Mr.. Clark Terry, who is
III at Colorado Springs. TEXAS. and
who is gradually improving.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr.. Seth A. Meek left the past
week for Camp Shelby, where he
goes as volunteer to do clerical
work for the government. He will
probably be transferred in few days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr. Dan Bush, a former Column
biaa, who now has lucrative en-
ployment at Camp Mcclellan. near
Admission. Ala. is spending a few
days with relatives here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Messrs. Il. A. Harxins. W. N. Sher-
rod. A. D. Binson and J. L. Tyson,
of Macon, nvere visitors to Columbus
Frida, evening, having made the trip
in an automobile.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08
MHITEIEID TO PREACH

Hon H. L. Whitfield. president Of
the /. l. and G., will preach at the
First Baptist church this morning
at III o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr.. ]. 4. Parrish, who for some
time past, has been in charge of the
Columbus Lumber Company's COM
missiary, has accepted position at
Weaver and Harrington
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mrs. Marie Robertson returned to
Birmingham last week after a visit
to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. ].
Gunter. sle
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr., j. M. Street, president of the
Merchants and Farmers Bank, has
returned to the city after enjoying a
trip to Missouri.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

The Parent teachers association OF
Barrow school will meet Wednesday
afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr.. J. D. Bush, who is now resid-
ing at Admission, Ala, has been cpend.
ing the past several days here with
relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr.. William Turner. is expected
nome TINS week from Annapolis %
visit his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. S.
Turner.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Mr. II. n. Johnston left the past
week for visit TO St Louis and
several eastern cities.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-09-08

Commercial ads are winners.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
NEW OWNERS FOR
CITY REAL ESTATE

Recent real estate transfers are as
followsi
Michael Ford and wife from Eqults-
bic Trust Company. executor, No. 1919
West Third street. Si,625.
John II. Sturgis from Harry Cold
stein and wife, southeast corner OF Car
ter street and northeast corner or
Twenty-thlrd street, $4,000.
James r. Casperson from Plymouth
Realty Company, west side OF Van
Buren street SO feet north OF Ninth
street, 5000.
John p. Deputy from William j.
wolley, north side Of Eighth street, IA
feet west OF Pine street $500
Enoch Moore 3rd from Enooh Moore,
Jr. trustee, No. 1928 Walnut street, 60.
Enoch Moore, Jr., from Enoch Moore
Ord. No. 1928 Walnut street. $500.
James p. Mason and wife from Frank
r. Zebley, No. iOi West Twenty-sixth
street, S22OO.
George w. wegman and wife from
Robert w. Bruce and wife, southeast
corner or Monroe Place, 2ii feet 6
inches northeast OF Twentieth street
$500.
Thomas Valentine and wife from Ben
iamln l.. Thompson and wife, north side
OF Thirteenth street M feet west OF du-
Pont street, $500.
Morris Rosenblatt from Benjamin
Rosenblatt. No. Gil West Front street
and No. 6i2 Chrlstiana street, two lots
$500.
Mary L. Williams from Jacob l..
Snyder, et al, west side OF Jackson
street i6i feet inches north OF
Sixth street, $500.
Frank D. Thatcher from Paul II
Thatcher, et al. south side OF Twelfth
street 96 feet east OF dupont street
5000.
David Y. Low and wife from Frank
r. Zebley. No. 5i5 West Twenty-sixth
street, 5000
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
TREASURY OPPOSES
PROFIT OF Il PC.
Would Limit Exemptions ii
Hazardous Business to
10 Per Cent
VOTE DELAYED
BY COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i-Stnl unable
to compromise the differences Of opln-
Ion between Chairman Kltchln and the
Treasury Department on the proper
excess profits tax 20 impose, the Ways
and Means Committee accomplished
little yesterday AS matters are pro-
crossing the bill cannot possibly be
ready this week, as some Of the mem
bers Of The committee had begun 10
hope.
The Treasury Department returned
to The committee some OF the sugges-
tions made by that body for provid-
Ing the average allowance 10 be grant
ed various kinds Of business before
assessing the 50 per cent. war profits
tax. Originally the Treasury Depart
ment suggested eight classincaiions OF
business.
The committee condensed these Ia
three and suggested that the proni "a
be allowed TO mining and hazardous
undertakings be i2 per cent. OF the
invested capltali that manufacturing
and all other forms Of business except
financial business and public utilities
be allowed a 10 per cent profit before
assessing the war profits tax on the
balance; and that financial, transporta-
ton and public utilities be allowed @
profit OF per cent before imposing
tho tax.
The Treasury Department declared
today that 70 per cent. was too much
TO allow as a proft to business ever
where the hazard OF loss is great, and
suggested that this rate be reduced "a
10 per cent. The committee took nC
action on this suggestion yesterday.
The committee inserted a provision
in the bin providing for the appoint
ment OF a board OF twO-one 20 be ap-
pointed by the speaker and one by the
Vice-President-to assist IN drafting
legislation. The board VIII be allow.
ed TO secure as many assistants es nec-
essary.
Administration provisions OF The IN
come tax sections Of the new law tool
up a great deal OF attention. Chairman
KHchin said that fully thirty sugges-
tlons bearing on this part OF the bill
had como from the Treasury Depart
ment and the committee was threshinE
them out.
The committee has asked the Treas
ury Department how It r. Intended 4
allocate deductions and credits befog'
taxing earned and unearned incomes
particularly when an individual In
come Is made up OF earned Income
| subject TO a tax OF ~ per cent, an'
unearned income subject TO a tax OF 4
per cent.
Except for the taxes on beverages
the income administrative features an
the excess profits rates are the onl
important bars 10 reporting the bill I'm
medlately. The bitter nght which Ia
ragged over the excess profits secliol
though. has not yet been adjusted, an
until II Is compromised the bill cann'
be whipped into shape 70 report out
the committee.
Evening journal., 1918-08-21
HOUSES MUST BE
MADE SANITARY

Discussion OF unsanitary conditions
about various dwellings IN this city oc-
oupled the attention OF the Board OK
Health al the weekly meeting OF that
body yesterday and as a result a num-
Der OF houses were ordered connected
with sewers. In one instance, where
the owner Of a property, a Mrs. Shear
err. was called before the board rela-
tive 20 the bad condition OF a bath
room In a house owned by her and
used by shlpyard workers, the woman
complained that there was a misunder-
standing between her and the tenant
and she would not provide a new bath
tub. The house IN question IS at No.
3O3 washington street The board de-
cided that the owner should have the
tub repaired.
Properties ordered connected win
sewers are at Nos. 1902 Lincoln street,
and Nos. isQ9-ii-i3-i5-i7-i9 West Tenth
street and Nos. 2is-26 Cherry street.
A matter for great gratiilcallon was
tho garbage situation. Monday, which
is usually a day OF complaints concern
ing uncollected garbage, was the light
est IN number OF calls concerning thii
matter there has been for seyora