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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-22

speakers were urging the government
to accept the peace principles laid
down by President Wilson.
Travellers arriving from the from
tier estimated that more than one
million Austro-Hungarian workers
had joined the general strike, but
these figures are believed to be ex-
aggerated.
Count Toggenburg, minister of in
terror who has been commissioned to
form a new cabinet, 10 promising the
working classes that there is every
likelihood that the peace negotiations
with Russia will take satisfactory
course when they are resumed at
Brest Litovsk.
Actual famine conditions prevail In
the dual monarchy and hundreds of
persons are literally starving t
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-22

Germans refused to accept the Rus
sian terms. they agreed to treat with
the Ukranians.
Ukrania is a large district lying in
southern Russia between the River
Don and the Austro- Hungarian from
tier. II borders on the Black sea.
Shortly after the Russian revolu
ton Ukrania declared her independ-
ence establishing a capital at Kiev.
When the Bolsheviki secured control
of the Petrograd government hostili-
ties broke out between the Bolsheviki
and the Ukranains and ii Is still in
progress.
The fact that there are no Austro-
German troops on Ukranian soil may
have paved the way for easier nego
tiations between the Teutonic and
Ukranian governments.
Recently it was reported that the
German ENJOYS were concentrating
their attention on the Ukranians and
that territorial concessions had been
promised the latter at the expense Of
Galicia and Poland.
PARIS, Jan. 21.-Former Minister Of
the Interior Louis j. Malvy. was plac-
ed on trial today on the charge Of
holding reasonable intercourse with
the enemy.
The case will be conducted before
the senate which is sitting as a high
court of justice.
The demand for the impeachment of
Malvy rose in the chamber of depu-
ties following the publication of
charges against him by the newspa-
per L'Action Franchise.
NJ Malvy himself proposed his own
trial on the treason charge.
Germany has massed more than a
quarter of a million fresh troops in
Belgium for an offensive, 1t was stat
ed here today by competent military
observers.
An Amsterdam telegram reports the
presence of many Austro-Hungarian
soldiers in Belgium, adding that the
Province of Limburg is literally
crowded with them.
The foregoing indicates that If Ger
many undertakes a great offensive on
the western front, she may make an
other effort to break through the
British front to the channel.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 21.-Represen-
tatives of the Bolsheviki are now in
direct communication with the Ger
man socialists, a Stockholm dispatch
stated that DR.. Seheidemann and sew
eral other German socialists leaders
are in that city comforting with dele
gates from the Russian radicals. The
% m ~ Il
vulged but Scheidemann was quoted
as saying that "it is too early to give
up hope of seeing a peace conference
either in Stockholm, Copenhagen OF
Christiania.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-Turkey's navy
has practically been wiped out by the
loss of the big cruisers Sultan Selim
and Midullu and the Daily News pre-
dicted today that this blow, together
with the British victories on Turkish
soil, will hasten the Ottoman empire
into making peace.
(The Sultan Selim and the Medulli
were formerly the German cruisers
Goeben and Breslau, which took refuge
in the Dardanelles at the outbreak oil
the war;
Two British monitors were sunk
from the naval engagement which
took place near the mouth of the
Dardanneles on Sunday morning. Wis
count Broome, nephew of the late
Lord Kitchener was in command OF
one of the monitors and his fate is
unknown.
The Breslau was sunk and the Goe-
ben was driven ashore where she was
badly damaged by bombs dropped by
British airmen.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-22
SCREEN CHATTER

Jack Pickford's handsome tour
ing car was recently savagely at
tackled by a Henry otherwise a
Flivver) one morning recently and
a large piece bitten from it. The
car was overturned, but no one was
injured. 1t cost Jack about hun
bred dollars for repairs, however.
His only satisfaction is that now
the jitney has its engine wrapped
around the rear axle.
Not long ago the Paramount
Mack Sennett comedy girls, some of
whom are appearing In THE Kit
chen Lady" sent a lot of Christmas
berries to the soldiers in France.
BY some odd circumstance the gift
arrived at the front long in adj
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-22
Apples and Vegetables
Delivered In City or at Depot

Delivered In City or at Depot
Jonathan (smalD. or Ben Davis,
soc; Bell Flower, or Winter Banana,
S1.00; Winesap, or Smith Winter. Use;
Green Sweet, or Speckle Nose. zoe;
York Imperial, $1.00.
Beets or Carrotts----....-.---. 80 Ice
so lb. 100 Id.
Parsnips -.-..-......------.-....1.00 zoe
Turnips (smalD 80 1.bt
Onions, SOC, $3.50, $500 for so pounds
$500 and $500 for 100 pounds.
Triumph potatoes (scabby) s1.00 per
hundred pounds.
Melted Gems, (split) 75c per 100 lbs.
Melted Gems or Rurals, $3.50 per Zoe.
Four-year-old best apple vinegar,
per gallon 40c; fresh sweet cider, per
gal. soc; or more gallons at 25e
Grated Horseradish, jelly glass. 15c.
FRED WHEELER
Phone 454-W.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-22
MAYLON and EDWARDS
Comedy and Singing
Alice Maison Is one of the prettiest
of the Sennett girls.

Robert McKim, the king bee de-
lineator of screen scoundrels, has
a role of almost stellar Importance
with William s. Hart in THE Silent
Man." made by Thomas H. Ince for
Aircraft.
McKim is Ince's star picture viii
liam, who can be counted upon to do
almost anything In the way Of evil
deeds before the last few hundred
feet of film. when, with the kind
assistance of the scenario writer
he goes the way of all bad men OF
the pictures.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-22

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 21.-A reign Of
terror has followed the forcible dis
solution of the constituent assembly
by Bolsheviki troops, said a dispatch
from Petrograd today, the Bolsheviki,
having lost control of the assembly
took possession by force.
NJ. Kokoshkin and M. Shingareff,
both members of the Cadets and form
er members of the cabinet, have been
assassinated by a band of Bolsheviki
sailors and workmen. Both were
members of the anti-Bolsheviki group.
They were arrested for the political
activities, but became i'll in the fort
ress of st. Peter and st. Paul and
were removed to a hospital. During
the night band of armed sailors and
workmen broke into the hospital and
killed the invalids in their beds. Lead
ers of the social revolutionaries whose
control of the constituent assembly
brought about its dissolution are
threatening war to q finish"
The central committee of the So
Wet has appointed a committee to In
vestigate the shootings that marked
the opening of the assembly.
Lenine denied the Red Guards were
responsible, but at the same time de-
clared that the Bolsheviki would en-
force the socialist principles II 1t took
civil war to do 1t.
BERLIN, Jan. 21.-The ENJOYS OF
Germany ami the Jkranian govern
ments at Brest Litovsk have reached
an agreement ON peace 1t was official
ly announced today.
According to the announcement the
agreement will form the basis for q
treaty of peace.
In making the announcement the
war office pointed out that this is
the first time since the beginning OF
the war that a basis for peace has
been found between any two bellig-
erents.
The Ukranian ENJOYS went to Brest
Litovsk at the same time as the Boil
shevild delegates, but they assumed
divergent attitudes. Whereas the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
MAYOR INVITED TO
ATTEND MEETING
McCLANAHAN ASKED TO BE
PRESENT AT PHILADELPHIA
PEACE CONFERENCE.

Mayor ID. s. McClanahan has re-
ceived an invitation to attend the
meeting Of the National League to
Enforce Peace which is to be held in
Philadelphia May l6. The meeting
will be resided over by former Presi-
dent w. H. Taft, who heads the or
ganization, and plans for winning the
war and establishing permanent peace
throughout the world will be discuss
ed. One of the principal speakers at
the meeting will be Senator John
Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, whose
subject will be 1.-The Only Peace
Worth Having"
Mayor McClanahan is also in re-
ceipt Of letter from Attorney-G en-
eral Gregory giving detailed instruc-
tions regarding the local registration
of female alien enemies. There are
few people Of this character in Co
lumbus, however, and the registration
will entail little work.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
STEVENS IS OUT
FOR REELECTION
SECOND WARD COUNCILMAN
DESIRES TO CONTINUE TO REP.
RESENT HIS CONTINENTS.

Mr.. L. w. Stevens is announced
elsewhere in this issue as candidate
for reelection as councilman from
the second ward and will undoubtedly
receive generous support on the part
of his constituents.
Mr.. Stevens has been on the coun-
cilmanic board for several years and
has established reputation for being
thoroughly up-to-date in his ideas
He is strongly in favor Of purchasing
an automobile fire truck for the city
and has steadfastly advocated other
progressive measures, his idea being
that Columbus should keep pace with
all cities Of similar size in the march
of progress, and not invite unfavor-
able comment and invdious compari.
son by tagging behind
Being a native Of Columbus and
having spent his entire life, which
by the way, has been most useful
one, within her environs, Mr.. Stevens
is well known to all local citizens
and needs no introduction or econo-
MUM at the hands Of the CONNER.
cial His record both as a private
citizen and a public official is unim,
peachable, and his candidacy de.
serves, and undoubtedly will receive
the most careful consideration at the
hands Of his constituents
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28

Mr.. NJ. G. Englebert, well
known young machinist here, who
holds position with the Southern
Railway, has received letter from
his brother. Sergeant C. c. Engls-
bert, who is in France, and who re-
Gently was IN the front line
trenches In q recent letter Ser
geant Englebert gave most inter
esting description Of having faced
the Germans, and in conclusion stat
ed that the following was his motto
Fear, dishonor; dread. defeat Be
Of good cheer and high courage,
and don't shirk work or danger; fear
not death. Dread not wounds, suf-
fer in silence, and die game. God
is with u.s."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
ALLOTMENT OF $4,000
HAS RECENTLY BEEN
ovERsUBscRiBED.
s2sO,OOO NEW COAL
Effort Will be Made 10 Run
The Subscription up to This
Amount.

Lowndes county has gone "ovsr
the top" In the third Liberty loan
campaign. The quota allotted the
county was s2is,0O0, and already
the allotment has been over subscrib-
ed, total subscriptions to date
amounting to s2e0,00O
While the amount allotted to the
county has already been oversub-
scibed local workers will not relin-
quish their efforts but will continue
to solicit subscriptions. They have
set $3.50, 900 as theirs goal and will now
concentrate their energies on an eff
fort to secure his sum.
While Mr.. E. C. Chapman, direc-
tor Of the local campaign, and Mr..
F. P. Phillips, the sales manager, are
naturally gratified that the county
has completed its quota, they are by
no means surprised. as they felt con-
fdent all along that the goal would
be reached, and in discussing the
matter both publicly and privately
have expressed decidedly optimistic
views.
The campaign will continue
throughout the present week, clos
ing Saturday, and there is little
doubt of the fact that local sub
scrlptions will reach total Of $780,
600 by that date.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28

The following is the program fer
Children's Day and Service Flag
Presentation at the First Methodist
church this morning at IL o'clock;
March, organ; song, Onward
Christian Soldiers" No. 222; prayer;
song, Loyalty to Christ" No. sc;
Responsive Reading p's. las led by
Mr.. A. H. Pegues; welcome and song
by the Primary Glass; song by the
Beginners; song by the Juniors; song
by Miss Carter's class; talk by Pastor
on service flag; song, "Stand Up For
Jesus" No. 248, two verses; recita-
ion, Miss Catherine Hudson song,
Battle Hymn of Republic led by
Boy Scouts; pledge to flag; unveil7
ing service flag and roll of honor !;
america" led by Boy Scouts be-
fore the flag, two verses standing,
last kneeling; bencdction.
The public is invited to this scrv-
ice. Parents and near relatives Of
boys who have gone to the war from
the First Methodist church are re-
quested to occupy seats reserved for
them, the ushers will indicate loca-
tion.
The regular evening services will
be held at 7:30 p. m,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
Douglas Fairbanks at the Princess
Monday the goth.

That dynamo of action, Douglas
Fairbanks in fast moving photo
play, of pep" and Smiles" Head
in South" is the big attraction at
the Princess for Monday the Goth.
Those who know Fairbanks, will
need no coaxing to see this one, and
for those who are so unfortunate as
to not know him we can only say,
ASK Anybody"
A Fairbanks picture stands for
real entertainment, it is better than
a tonic for your nerves, it will give
you renewed vigor, SO get ready
and don't miss this one.
The Princess Orchestra will rem
der musical program that is just
as full of pep" as the picture, and
if you don't leave feeling better, it
won't be our fault.
Matinee 3 80 and 4:45.
Night TAB and 900.
Admission 8 and Is cents.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
OLD CITIZEN GOES
TO FINAL REWARD
AFTER A LONG AND USEFUL
LIFE, DR.. JNO. A, BROWN
FINALLY SUCCUMBS.

DR.. J. A. Brown, died at the CO.
lumbus Hospital last Thursday.
He was about 80 years old, and while
his health had not been robust for
several months he was on the streets
during the early part of the past
week. the illness which preceded his
death having been of only few days
duration.
The funeral services, which will
take place at the First Methodist
church at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon,
will be conduced by the pastor, Rev.
S. L. Pope, and being under the aus
pices Of the Odd Fellows. These
services will be followed by interment
in Friendship cemetery.
DR.. Brown, in his younger days,
evinced keen interest in politics and
about thirty years ago was nominated
by the Populists, who were then in
their zenith, as their ca' didateg for
Congress from this district, having
made the race against the late John
NJ. Allen, the Democratic nominee,
who defeated him. He is survived by
a daughter, Mrs. W. l. Reid, who re-
sides in Washington, D. c., two
sicsers, Mrs. Mary c. Smith, Of Gait
man and Mrs. Sallie Owen, Of Hamil-
ron, Ala, and one brother, Mrs. X.
f.. Brown, Of Hamilton, Ala.
Dr. Brown was generally recog-
rized as one of the city's most
worthy citizens and his long life had
been usefully spent. He was active
in both religious and fraternal cir
cles, having for many years past
been member of the First Metho-
ART church and Of Union Lodge,
No 35. I. 0. o. F. He was univer-
ralIv esteemed and respected. and
his death not only brings profound
rri@f to members of the family but
Is source of keen regret to num-
erous friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
LIEUTENANT ROSS
HEARD AT COLLEGE
CANADIAN SOLDIER BOOSTS
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN IN
STIRRING ADDRESS.

Lieutenant Donald Ross. who went
to the frons with a Canadian regi.
ment soon after war broke out In
Europe and who participated In the
battle Of vimy Ridge and other i'm
portant engagements, delivered an
address in the chapel Of the Missis-
sippi Industrial Institute and College
Saturday night, and was greeted by
large audience.
Lieutenant Ross is absent on leave
and is touring this section in the in
terests Of the third Libery loan. He
participated in some Of the fiercest
battles which have been fought since
the war begun, and his description
Of some of the scenes which he has
witnessed was exceedingly thrilling
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
STAfLhfhf TO Tlils ~
ffcT Is MADE NJ A
fREnCH DrYUTY
GIVES AUTHORITY
Talked With cemmsndsr of
sector Wh~r. the super
Guns Are Located.

Paris, Apfn 27.-Ons 'of three
German long range guns which have
been bombarding Paris has been de-
stroyed, according 10 Deputy
Charles Leboucq Of the department
of the'seine. The deputy said he had
talked with the general command.
ing the sector near Crepy-sn.
Iaonnois. where the big guns are
stationed. The enemy. he declared.
is constructing new smplaeements.
"As one Of tho deputies Of
Paries," said M. Leboueq, II was
anxious to assure myself personally
with regard to measures taken to
counter attack the cannon bonn
harding Parie. went to see the
general commanding Il certain sec
tor who showed me photographs and
gave me all the information he had.
"The photographs show that the
guns are placed exactly between
Creepy Laonnois station and the
counter forts known as Joy Hills
Two spur lines start from the sta
ton. On these the heavy guns are
moved to the firing platforms.
"The first spur has a branch lead
ing to a platform which still oe.
cupled, but the center platform is
empty. Its gun has been destroyed.
Two more spur lines are under con-
struction, showing that further ran
non are expected.
-.The emplaeement piatforn en-
which the gun slides. explains the
regularity Of the direction of the
firing which we undergo Al the
moment of firing 10 heavy guns are
fired by special apparatus to camou-
nage the sound Of the big gun SO its
location cannot be judged from the
,ound. At the same time thick
clouds Of smoke from surrounding
heights protect the gun from air
plane observation.
Numerous squadrons Of pursuit
airplanes are placed in the vicinity,
totgether with batteries Of anti-air-
craft guns French counter batter
les have been placed so as to inter
fere with the action Of the guns.
On Tuesfuy evening one Of these
Guns was damaged. so that at pres
ent' only one Is in service All the.
crew Of this gun were killed"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
Auto Fslis Into River.

While an automobile containing
Hon. W. +. Fitzpatrick, sheriff Of
Peksns county. Ala. and a number
Of friends was being conveyed across
the Tombigbee river in flatboat
near Piekensville Friday the party
met with serious accident. the boat
having moved out into the stream
while the partv was making a land
ing, and both the machine and its oc-
cupants having been precipitated into
the river. The men in the partv all
scrambled to the hank without diff
Guilty. but il was necessary 10 emf
ploy team Of mules in dragging the
automobile to the bank.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28

DIR. J. w. Lipscomb. who is the
chairman Of the Lowndes County
Red Cross Association, spent a day
the past week in Jackson, where q
meeting was held for the purpose Of
discussing plans for another big Red
Cross drive which will take place
during the week Of May 20-27.
FMississippi's quota in the coming
drive is $3.50, 900. and Lowndes eoun-
ty has been asked 20 raise $3.50 Of
this amount,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
BRITISH FORCES TAKE NINE HUNDRED
PRISONERS on PICARDY BATTLE FRONT
ENEMY HELD AT ALL POINTS IN FLANDERS TEtrONS FAIL IN
AN EFFORT TO SMASH THROUGH ALLIED LINES
ON BELGIUM FRONTIER

/ London. April ~ pseerfai Ger
man efforts - smash through ihs
France. British lines slons the nel
glan frontier In An evident aftempi
tp pocket" Yprea. AZ failed before
The brilliant defence " the Frenh
ard british soldier according b. tho
sar Office report today
The Germans made strong eHorp
late Yesterday and last night 10 ex.
tend their gains north and west Of
KENNEL hill. on The FLANDERS front.
but were held st every point and their
assaults resulted only In severe loas-
es for them.
The British again extended their
lines at villes-Brett aneux on the
Picardy front. least Of Amiens) cap
turing 300 prisoners.
The official statement in part FOL.
lows:
On Friday the hghtine in this
area was Of the severest nature.
"The enemy made repeated and
determined attempts 10 improve his
gains. After fluctuating battle Of
many hours the enemy was held at all
points.
"The enemy's losses were very
heavy.
Assaults against French positions
in the Locre-Laclytte sector were
pressed with violence.
"These attacks we're made but all
were beaten off with great loss. In
the fourth attempt the Germans sue
ceeded in capturinp the village.
"Hostile attacks were repulsed at
other points also.
"Fierce fighting took place north
of KENNEL and q The neighborhood
of Wooremszel - lieh. after long
struggle, rcmai' slr hands
ALSO We I'm 'Nrsv prisoners
in the region NY
South OF river fight
ing continnee "a M afternoon
and evening VI Aated to the
advantage Of en- wv forces
"The Hangar sers Bretenneux
sector OF our front was advanced
again.
"a hostile tank advance in this
district was broken up and we cap
tnred over 900 prisoners.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
HARRIS ANNOUNCES
FOR REELECTION
YIELDS TO iMPORTUNiTIES OF
CONSTITUENTS, AND DE.
cIDES TO ENTER RACE.

Yielding to opportunities on the
part of numerous friends. Mr. T. W
Harris has consented TO become a
candidate for reelection as council
man from the fifth ward. and his Off
cial announcement appears elsewhere
in this issue
Mr.. Harris is one Of the city's
most sagacious and most substantial
citizens, being prominent in business.
fraternal and religious circles, and
has made the fifth ward an unusually
efficient representative on the coun-
cilmanic board. In voting upon va
rious matters that come from time
to time for consideration before that
body he exercised the same good
Judgment that has brought him sue
cess in private life, and is generally
recognized by both his associates on
the board and the public at large as
being exceptionally well qualified to
discharge in most satisfactory man.
ner the exacting duties Of the Office
which he now holds. and 10 which,
ut the earnest solicitation of num-
erous constituents, be is seeking re-
election.
On account Of temporary demands
made upon by his private business
Mr. Harris may not be able 10 make
thorough canvass of the city, but
he bases his candidacy upon his rec
ord, and. believing that his consti-
tusnts realize the fact that he has
made faithful and efficient public
servant. feels confident tsat they viii
rally to his support in the pending
race.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-28
40 ADDITIONAL YEAEs
WORK IS ADDFD 10 THE
CURRICULUM
TERM ENDS MAY 81
Commencement Essfeisss viii
he Held IN Me- High school
Auditorium.

Prof ) 6 Meadow aupena
isndsnt Of the public schools of ca.
lumbus, announces that these
schools will close Friday May 81
Examinations will benn Monday.
May ~, continuing for three days,
and commencement exercises will be
held Thursday and Friday. May 80
and 81.
There will be no graduating exer.
cises this spring, As the completion
Of the new Stephen D. Lee High
School has made II possible to add
another years work TO the curricu-
lum. and the class which under the
old regime would have graduated at
the close Of the present session will
continues its studies another year.
The closing Of the public schools
this year will be fraught with un-
usual interest, AZ it viii be the first
occasion upon which commencement
exercises are held in the new high
fchool building. The auditorium at
Franklin Academy, which was form
srly used as a high school, is too
small to accommodate the large
crowds which always attend the
closing exercises Of the public schools,
and for many years past il has been
the custom to hold these exercises
At the Columbus Theater.
The detailed program for the
commencement exercises has not yet
been completed, but will be am
nounced later.