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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
MACRUDER MAKES
TOUR OF COUNTY
ASPIRANT FOR COFG2E5SICNAi
HONORS DELIVERS FOUR AD-
DRESSES IN LOWNDES.

Hon w. w. Magruder of Stark
vile, candidate for Congress from
this, the First, district, has delivered
four addresses in Lowndes county
during the past two days having
spoken at Steens Tuesday night, at
Caledonia Wednesday morning, at
Mayhem Wednesday afternoon and
at Artesia Wednesday night.
People here seem very little con-
cerned regarding politics, and the
little interest that is being manifest
ed centers in the senatorial race.
Lowndes county has for many years
been "a VardamaA stronghold but
many local citizens who have sup
ported him ever since ne entered
public life have been alienated by
his attitude towards the administra-
tion's war policy and have aligned
themselves with the Harrison forces.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
ASPIRANT FOR SENATOR.
lAL HONORS TO ADDRESS
LLCAL CONSTITUENTS
TO SPEAK AT 10 A. M.
Campaign Manager Says He
is Being Well Received in
This Section.

Former Governor h. +. Noel, who
10 & candidate for the seat in the
United States Senate nov occupied
by Hon. James X. Vardaman, will adj
dress the people of Lowndes county
in behalf of his candidacy at the
court house in this city next Friday,
August 2, at 10 o'clock a. IN.
FORMER Governor Noel, who is a
veteran of the Spanish-American
war, has since opening his campaign,
delivered addresses at Camp Shelby
and Camp Pike,where many Missis-
slppians are undergoing military
training preparatory to leaving for
France to join the American expe-
ditionary forces, and was well re-
ceived at both places. He has more
recently been campaigning in Chick
asaw, Lee and Calhoun counties,
and, according to statement made
by W.B. Wilkes, his campaign man
ager, reports from these counties are
most encouraging.
Governor Noel is being opposed by
Senator Vardaman and Congressman
Pat Harrison, and while both are at
present campaigning in Mississippi,
neither, so far as can be learned, has
made plans to incluCo IT,, city a
his Itinerary Both Senator Varda-
man and Congressman Harrison, have
SPOKEN here since announcing for the
Senate, and as both seem to be press
ed for time it may be that their local
constituents will not be accorded the
privilege of hearing them again dur
ing the process of the campaign.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
WELL KNOWN GIRL
BRIDE OF SOLDIER
Mr.. FRED EGGER AND MISS JOS.
EPHlNE DUNCAN JOINED IN
BONDS OF MATRIMONY.

Mr.. Fred Egger and Miss Jose
phine Duncan were married at the
home of thy brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Duncan, 402 North
Eighth street, at four o'clock Tues
day afternoon, the ceremony having
been performed by Rev w. l..
Duren, presiding elder of the Colum-
bus district of the North Mississippi
Methodist conference. MIR. Egger
is a member of the army and for
some time past has been in training
at Jackson Barracks, but IS now at
home on furlough, while his bride is
an unusually attractive young lady.
The marriage possesses all the
elements of romance, as the groom
is gallant young soldier, while his
bride recently had a miraculous es-
cape from death. The young lady.
after having attended a dance last
Thursday night developed aheadacho
and in an effort to relieve suffering
swallowed a dose of medicine which
she believed to be aspirin but which
was in reality bi-chloride of mercury.
She was made violently i'll but the
lethal dose, and for short time it
was feared she would die, but a
strong constitution enabled her to
overcome the effects of the poison
and she finally recovered.
The two contracting parties had
been sweethearts for some time
and The narrow escape which she had
from death caused them to realize
how dear they were to each other
so they decided to speedily consum-
mate their love at Hymen's altar
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
DIR. PAUL COOKE
WELL KNOWN HERE
PHYSICIAN KILLED ON FRENCH
FRONT BROTHER OF MR..
CARY COOKE.

DR.. Paul Lee Cooke, of Brmng
ham, member of the Medical Re-
serve corps who was recently killed
on the French battle field, was the
brother of Mr. Cary Cooke, a well
known planter residing in the prai-
rie section west of Columbus, and
his death is keenly regretted here.
DR.. Cooke had been in France sew
eral months, and in letter recently
written to his brother stated that he
had been assigned to a base hospi-
tai near the battle front. He said
he was delighted with the assignment,
as it afforded him a splendid oppor-
tunity to serve his country and his
fellow men. No details regarding
the manner in which the gallant
young man met his death have been
received here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
LAWRENCE HEARD
BY LARGE CROWDS
FORMEN PASTOR OF FIRST
CHURCH DELIVERS TWO
FINE SERMONS.

DIR. j. Benjamin Lawrence, who
was formerly pastor of the First
Baptist church in this city and who
IS now secretary of the Baptist
State board of Missions, with head
quarters in Jackson, delivered
two sermons here last Sunday hav-
ing spoken at the First Baptist
church at IL a. m. and at the
Princess Airdome at $50 p. m.
DR.. Lawrence is recognized as
one of the ablest ministers in the
state, being not only fine execu-
tive but a brilliant orator as well.
He delivered two fine sermons and
thoroughly delighted the larra con
gregations which attended both the
morning and evening services.
The music was a special feature
on each occasion, the Princess or
chestra having. delightfully."- render
ed several selections at the evening
service.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
WORK In
STAMP CAMPAIGN
BEING SENT OUT TO
ALL CITIZENS NOT HERE
TOFORE SOLICITED.

The recent issuance of a new city
directory has furnished local workers
with q list Of large number oil peo-
pie to whom appeals to buy War Saw
ings stamps have never been made,
and Prof +. A. Stanley, chairman
for Lowndes county, has a large
force of clerks engaged in the work
of sending out letters to these cit
;zens urging them to pledge them.
selves to buy stamps.
The people to whom cards are be
ing sent are being requested to have
their pledges in not later than next
Monday. and those who fail to re-
spond by that time viii b"
sonally interviewed by solicitors for
the cause.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
CERTAIN MANUFACTURE
Frs, PRODUCERS AND
IMPORTERS ON LIST
INCREASE VARIES
Treasury Department OFF
cials Favor Doubling oi the
Rates Now in Effect.

Washington. July ~ A 90 p,r
cent tax on gross Gales n eas
turcrs producers and importer of
automobiles, piano players, graphic
phones, sporting goods. cosmetics
patent medicines. caI1ef1s and sim.
liar articles was tentatively agreed
upon Tuesday by the House wan
and means committee, which IS draft
ing the new $S,OOO,0 100000 revenue
bill The present excise i7v on mosl
Of these articles ranges around
three per cent, and the increased
taxation will produce an immensely
greater revenue from these sources.
although no estimate was made Of
the total yield. Motor trucks will
be taxed only half the increased ro'-
on the ground that they are for
business purposes and not in the
same class with passenpa automo.
biles.
The automobile tax was discussed
at length. It was felt by some mem
bers of the committee that larvo
proportion of automobiles are r~~'
for business as well as other purposes
but it was agreed that it be impossi
BILE to differentiate. Some of ~
committee voted against the toxpay-
ing of motor trucks, but the com
nittee finally compromised on q
tax Of five per cent on gross salee
on original transactions. There WIS
no effort to put tax on gasoline,
although such tax has been wee -
There was some discussion by the
committee today of the tobacco tay
schedule. The Treasury Department
has recommended doubling the nra~
ent rates on tobacco The commit
tee wants more revenue than thi'
would yield, and win decide the IN
creases later. Data laid before
committee showed that consumntion
of cigars in this country is deers&'
ING while cigarette consumption i
mounting rapidly,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
REDUCTION MADE
In SUGAR RATION
ORDER REDUCING LIMIT TO
TWO POUNDS MONTHLY BE
COMES EFFECTIVE toby

Washington, July, 31.-The Amer
lean. ration of three pounds of suqsg
per capita per month has been cut to
two pounds by the food administra-
ton. This action had been exclus-
vely forecast by the Universal Ser
vice. The order takes effect Aug / ,
and is expected to remain in force
until Jan. |. 1t may be possible at
that time to loosen the restrictions
somewhat.
A similar order to public eating
houses limits their sugar supply to
two pounds for every 80 meals. At
the present time no further reduction
will be placed on the soft drink man
ufacturers, who are already operat-
ing on so per cent basis. The food
administration expects that f. \
mestic reduction to two pounds viii
save enough sugar to meet ~
cessity of our allies.
The ration remains
one, and there is no intent to make
it compulsory, but the suppl" Of
sugar on hand are to be allotted to
the various states on the two-pound
basis. and failure of voluntary ra-
tioning in any state will create a de-
flict in that state which will not be
met by the national administration by
further ALLEGATIONS
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
FIERCE FIGHT fOR 1855
HEIGHTS NORTHEAST
OF gBRcQ RIVER
Pcrshing Report RcpuIse ~
Enemy and Improvement
OF American Positions

With the American Army
at the Aisnc, July Amer
leans gave the Germans cold
steel in a series Of violent
hand to hand encounters for
possession Of the heights
north Of the Ourcq river,
which ragged all day, and were
still going on tonight
The Americans continued
to thrust northward despite
the fact that the boches had
rushed fresh troops into ac-
ton in motor trucks and laid
down a heavy barrage against
our advanced elements.
Our progress was not quite
so rapid as it had been on
Sunday. AT daybreak we
had cleared the Germans en-
tireDy from Seringes-et. Nesle
and Hill No. 1874, Immediately
northeast of Fere-en- rarden-
nois.
During the night the Americans
had penetrated the village from the
west taking the boches completely
by surprise. In the meanwhile the
Germans were keeping the slopes
to the south under heavy Machine
gun fire, where the Anaricans had
made a demonstration.
After sharp bayonette fighting the
Germans were thrown back to the
outskirts.
The attack which hurried zoe boche
| defenders from the village was led by
q certain captain from Ohio.
A thick nest Of German machine
| guns in the small wood known as
Bois-de-Brule (south of Sefingesl
4
held up the advance Of our right
flank, The officers saw that the DO
sition could not be taken except at
considerable loss SO the artillery
signalled. The gdnners responded
niagnif.ently
After forty minutes of Violent
shelling the infantry rushed forward.
going through the wood win but mt
Tie resistance. The men foun four
machine gun emplacements had been
blown to bits.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
RAISING WHEAT ISA.
DUTY, GARNER SAYS
COMMISSIONERS OF AGRICUL.
TuRE TELLS FAMERS THEY
MUST AID WHEAT DRIVE.

That 1t is a matter Of duty for the
farmers of Mississippi to raise NOR
wheat than ever this year is the opin-
ION of +. 7. Garner, commissioner Of
agriculture, expressed in the follow
mg statement, which has been pre-
pared for the bulletin soon to be
sued by this department:
TN asking the farmers of Missis-
sippi to grow wheat, | wish to pre-
sent the proposition fairly and
squarely.
I'm the first place, wheat under
ordinary conditions will never per-
haps be commercial crop in ibis
state. There are other crops that
may be more easily produced IA
that will usually prove more r.
munerative.
However, as ! see the situation i
is not now a question either of cor
venienee or of money lt is entirely
a matter of duty. The government
of the United States is asking Mis-
sssippians to grow enough wheat to
take care of the needs of the state,
The government says that there be
no scarcity in order that our already
overburdened transportation system
be not taxed further by having to
haul in flour to Mississippi from else
where.
"The government points out also
that the growing Of wheat in Mis-
sssppi is the surest way Of having bis
cult to eat, as a situation might
easily develop during these uncer'
tain war times which would make i
necessary for us either to eat on
homegrown biscuit and bakers bread
or else to eat corn bread.
81 am sure that Mississippi famer'
and business men need no urging to
do their duty.
"P. P. GARNER,
commissioner of Agriculture.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
ADMINISTRATOR y

A quiet wedding Of much interest
was solemnized at 40 o'clock yes
terday afternoon at he home Of Mr.
and Mrs. j. r. Randle, o. =
when their youngest dauehto~ -
ella Keeler Randle, was married to
Mr.. Ivy Homer Atkins. The core
mony was perforr' - ~ G 7.
Pope, pastor of the r.
church
The happy couple left at 2:20
o'clock over the Southern Railway
for Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other
eastern cities.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED.

The following appointments in the
legal department of the Mobile and
Ohio railroad have been announced
by Carl Fox, general counsel, and
approved by R. V, Taylor, general
manager:
w. N. Ethridge personal injury
and stock claim agent, with jurisdic-
ton between Okolona and the Nox-
ubee-kemper county line; head
quarters, West Point.
], R. Bealle to succeed S. j. Pear
son, injury attorney and stock claim
agent for the Montgomery division,
headquarters, Tuscaloosa.
c. M. Wright personal injury at
torney and stock claim agent for
territory between the Noxubee
county line and Mobile, head
quarters, Meridian.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
VOTERS lNDORSE CON
TEMpLATED IMPROVE.
MENT OF HIGHWAYS
THREE DISTRICTS
Artesia, West Port and Old
Zion Thoroughfares to Be
improved.

The qualified electors o. three
separate road taxing districts ~
Lowndes county on Tuesday voted
on bond issues totaing 100000 for
the Improvement of public highways,
and in all three instances the pro
posed bond issues were authorized by
decisive majorities.
In two Of the road taxing districts,
West Port and Artesia, the amounts
voted on were $4,000 each, while
in the Old Zion district the sum
authorized to be expended was $780,
000 Both the Artesia and West
Port road taxing districts are To-
Gated in the prairie section, west OF
the Tombigbee river, while the Old
Zion district is situated in the south.
ern section of the country.
Lowndes county, like other
counties not only in Mississippi but
in many progressive states through
out the country, has expended 9
great deal of money in improving
her roads during the past few years
and will soon have a complete sys.
tenn of modern highways.
Something like half million dol
lars has been expended since the To-
cal movement looking towards the
Improvement of public roads was
inaugurated a few years ago, and al
citizens agree that the money has
been well spent. Columbus and the
rural sections of the county have
alike been benefited, as well as the
value of agricultural lands has ma
terially increased and the good roads
have enabled the farmers not only tc
visit the city more frequently but tc
spend more money when they come.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
commissioner Of Agriculture

Mr.. Harvey H. Savage, who several
months ago was released from Uncle
Sans fighting forces on account OF
minor physical disabilities and who
since his release has been working
Sheffield, Ala, has been accent e"~
special limited service and has been
ordered to report to San Antonio
Texas, for duty. Mr.. Savage. who
was here Monday, went back 70 Shelf
field Tuesday, but will return 70 Co.
mmbus at an early date, and 20 fror'
here to San Antonio with "
gent of local draftees.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
CAPT. NELSON HURT.

According to news recently re-
ceived here, Capt. Crawford Nelson.
a Columbian who qualified some
time ago as an instructor in artillery
practice and who is now stationed ar
Sandy Hook. was recently Injured
when struck on the arm by shot
from a bursting shrapnel His in
iuries are not serious, however, and
after having been confined to his
quarters for few days he has re-
turned to duty.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
MATERIALS ALLOTTED.

The local Red Cross chapter has
been allotted materials to make this
month; 230 surgical dressings, c.
hospital garments, 301 pair of socks
200 "Pinafores". Members of III
chapter have been instructed
fine their activities to the making of
these garments.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Mr.. Claud Egger, who for several
years past has been member of the
Columbus Fire Department, and who
has made an efficient fireman loft
Yesterday for Sheffield, Ala. where
he goes to reside. Mr. Egger ha- ~
cepted a position as a member of the
Sheffield Fire Department.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Mr. c. C, Richardson has received
g message from his brother Mr.
Johnathan Richardson. stating that
ne has gone TO Syracuse, n. l., where
he, has volunteered for limited ser,
vice.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01
The many friends Of NJ

The many friends Of Mr
Harrison, the youngest son ~ Gov
ard Mrs. J. T. Harrison, of this city
will be interested in hearino go :
has been accepted in the army ane
is now at Jackson Barracks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Mr.. Jack Craddock Of the
vile neighborhood, was visitor TO
Columbus Tuesday. He reports that
crops in his section are looking fine
and that bountiful yields are assured
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Mr.. J. r. Nicklcs, who is stock
manager for the Norwood Stock
Farm at Artesia, spent the filst of
the week here with his brother,
Judge r. NJ. Nickles.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Chief Yeoman Victor Hogan. of
ST. Louis, who has made six trips
abroad. is here on visit to his
brother, Mr.. 0. d. Hogan.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Mr. j. F. Wright, of Winona, Wis
tied his sister, Mrs. F. d. Ellis, in this
city the first of the week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Orr - ehi''
ron and Mrs. John B. Cox.
boro, Texas, formerly of Lownde'
county. are visiting Mr., and Mrs. J
n. Conn, at Caledonia. The
later visit Mr. and Mrs. j. T
enson in this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-19
. JOHN JAE|}!R||E: T
PASSES ANAY
Helped Secure Tariff on Tin
plate. Made in
America.

PTTTSRIRGII. Pa. Dec. lS.--John
Jarrett - years old. former rrr:idcn;
If tho alGamaIcl A&s"ciai ion OF Iron.
Steel and Tin Workers. and IN" man
who was to u larr" "Nt"nt. Responsible
for tn" placing uf q tariff on iinplHi"
in this country. died last
III idnlrht NJ ihc hom" of his SON. Assist
ant cay Solicitor Il. !. Jarrett. 5703
MarEar"ita street
;:r. Jarrett was horn in EhhUvalc.
North Wales II" came tn this country
an orphan when Is years old. and went
to nunrauvillr. Hlair county. where j"
attended school. and then learned tho
rolling mill trade. lie later came :"
his city and was ono "f TN" nrgaui%orS
Of tn" Sons e Vulcan. In 1877 he WINS
elected pr, sid"ni nf ;hr Anal Samatcd
Association Of Iron. steel and Tin
Workers. and remained ut the head az
~" organization uutil 1857. In that
yrrr manufacturers in Pittsburgh or
ca,.izcd the American Tin Plate hsso-
citation, and Mr.. Jarrett was placed in
charge tn" purpose nf tho nrEan'zhtl non
hcing to get a tariff placed "u tinnlat":
which was done by ia" Mckinley tnrift
hill.
IL was also very active in charttah'"
work and served as president OF tn''
, Chihlrrn's Home SoCi"t? Of IcnnSHI-
yaniu In 1869 he WAS united In mar
rinrr to Margaret Price. and since her
death six wars ago had been In poor
! hralth Mr.. Irrrrit was II mCmhcr 81
! The Emnr,- Methodist Episcopal church
! and thr E"b"rra chapter. +. IL y. NJ
! Sharon IA HrsidcS Attorney Jarrett
! with whom h" mad" his homo. h" leaves
another SON. John Jarrett. r. OF thlS
! city. and a daughter. Mrs. George
! Thomas uf Youngstown. one" Ills
ilroth"y. James Jarrett Of Youngstown.
! died about cnr month ago.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-19
We DICkL MEN To
MEET TOMORROW
CITY HEALTH COMD1SSIOhGh Ia.
u, WILLIAMS WILL TELL OF TAE
CONVENTION At CHICAGO.
Ser11ns md Vaocines VIII ALSO Se
Explained by Chemist George u
Coleman, PHI D.

One Of the most interesting meetings
ever held by tho Ohio County Medlcal
society. will be that In b" held TO-
morrow evening AZ the University Cluo
rooms, Il01 Chaplnr street. opposite
the Y w. c. A.. whom the mcnnhcra
Will gather Ia hear Il number Of inter
cstinE discussions relative TO local anu
national conditions.
nr. NJ. II. Williams. city health com
missioner. will t"! of his recent trir
IA Chicago. ILL.,. and Of the work that
was taken up there by tho National
Public Health association. He Will tc!l
of III" FLA" situation from n national
standpoint and If The manner that IS
TO be taken to curb its spread again.
Treatment If "flU'' and Il general dis
>ussion Of the subject by nr. John !.
Thornton. will MS" l." f"ntur" 'hat
is uu; To lac uvcr.""r"d lay local nhy-
sjCianS and surgeons ana much interest
IS also L".EE taken in this Interesting
subject.
George t. Coleman. Phi y. will deliver
an address. his subject E"ing 'S"rEmS
ard Taccinrs from - i'nctori"l"=ical
Standpoint" and discussions by other
physicians ANA surgeons III ihis mute,
will also make it Of interest To all
| present.
Sumo method will MISC hc discussed
! for The standard 2ii.G hf thr irraf mon,
uC Sraui$n lnfiU"iza and ii - h"p"H
, that :ln agreement will hc reached IN
thus respect. Or Charles II. kccS"r, IS
; rho rrrsi,lcr,. If IN" association and !Ir.
! Il. \. MnrCir"Ior. is tn" secretary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-19
OVERLAND DEALERS PREDICT
SPLENDID BUSINESS FOR 1878

rrs. charged with violation Of the es-
piunagc act
Federal judy" l;Lndi& uvrr-rul"d mo-
ton bv TN. defense tn take tn" case from
III" jury und discharE" the de1cndhh'*'
Then the defense began its case.
Adolrh ticrIhcr. national secretary OF
tho Socialist party and Il defendant, was
the first witness and Still was on the
stand when court adjourned. lie said
h. was horn i'll East Prussia. thtrty-SiN
years age.
G. llnnlcy. formerly chief inVcstiEat-
or for the American Protective League
in Chicago. ono Of III" last witnesses For
tho government. testified that GcTnnr.
after arrest in August 1917. for making
alleged statements against tho draft. de-
, clarrd chat Colonel Thcodor" Roosevelt
and other persons had nude similar
/ statements.
Tn" government also adduccd trsti-
, r?ony to show that John Il. Rlrisrhntdt
! Il brother in law Of "nc OF :hc lcHfndantS
: who had charE" Uf making "ut coEs"ieu'
! tinus cbJcctorS affidavitS At Socialist
, Headquarters. h2ll registered for Tho
draft ~ jersey city. y. J.. and th"r
, d Disappeared and WIS classrd IA d."
! Sprirr