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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23
Women And Children
Killed By Husband

Chicago, Oct. 22.-Mrs. Peter Marraz-
zao and her four babies are dead, their
,hroats cut, and Marrazzao was held at
the house of detention hospital with
his own troat slashed, following a de-
lirium of Influenza.
Marrazzao, laborer, had quit work
a week ago to nurse his wife and child
ren, who had contracted the malady. He
became infected himself Sunday. Tined
of medicine, he told a neighbor he
would "cure shcm his own way" and,
according to the police, he cut their
throats and thcn tried to kill himself
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23
Watch Your Blood Supply,
Don't Let Impurities Creep In

medicine, that is purely vegetable.
Many druggists have seen wonderful
results accomplished among their
customers by this great old medicine,
and they know that S. s. S. is one Of
the most reliable blood purifiers ever
made. Keep your blood free Of i'm
purities by the use Of this honest old
medicine, and If you want medical
advice, you can obtain same without
cost by writing to Medical Director,
Swift Specific Co., 20 Swift Lsbora-
tory, Atlanta. Ga,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23

The average druggist has handled
Aundreds Of medicines in his day,
some Of which have long since been
forgotten.
But there is one that has been sold
BY the druggists throughout this
country, for more than fifty years,
~ is IS. s. s., the reliable blood
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23
CHICAGO GOES ovBR.

Chicago, Oct. 23.-Chicago's over
subscription to the Fourth Liberty loan
was more than $40, ,00e,0e0, according to
unofficial reports made by loan officials
yesterday. Reports reaching here indi-
ea,t the seventh reserve district out
side of Chicago and Cook county over
subscribed an additional $40,0vo,syV.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23
x X x x x \ = X X x x X !
PEACE TALK BAD

X Washington, Oct. 23--Deelar- \
X ing that peace talk is hamper X
X ing the labor and production X
X problems of the government, \
X Chairman Baruch off the war \
II industries board, today called \
X upon the nation to think war \
X talk war and make war; \
X Peace, he said, "may be left \
X to the president \
X X
\ X X X X X X X X X \ X X y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23

his escape, across the border into
Switzerland. The circumstances and
details Of his escape and how he made
his way to, France have not been receiv-
ed here. His home is in Douglas, Ariz.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23

n IRIS. F. A. ELLIOTT has been ap-
M pointed supervisor of the Red
es~ uress surgical dressings depart
ment to succeed Mrs. Milton L. Mey-
ers, whose resignation was accepted by
the executive board of willamette chap
ter yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Meyers resignation went into
effect today. She has had charge Of
the surgical work for nearly ten
months, and her systematic efficiency
and Jealous application have done
much toward the perfeeting of the de-
partment and the advancement of its
general purposes, which were SO sue
|cessfully developed at the beginning
by Mrs. Henry Meyers, who was the
first supervisor to be appointed at the
organization of the Willamette chap
lter Mrs. Elliott has been exceeding
ly active in the branch of work which
she now assumes management of, and
is well qualified by varied experience
of an executive nature to take up her
new duties.
The night classes are discontinued
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unui the influenza outbreak is over. All
who wish to attend during the day,
and are free from colds Of any kind
lind ora asLaa i rono,.t a. ~. ,nor,
rooms.
committee was named by the ex-
ecutiye board to find a new location
for hpadnuarfare &c 4ha ahantar nuaf
move from the United States National
bank building at once. The committee
includes Mrs. Lawrence I. Harris, u.
w. Eyre and August Huckestein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Spencer OF
GERS mother Mrs. Watson, and Clar-
ence Bishop were the guests OF Mr.
ana Mrs. Chauncey Bishop Sunday, mo-
tor1ng back IN the evening.
Mrs. Walter X. Spaulding went down
to Albany Monday evening to bic. fare
well to her brother, Clay 9. Miller, who
has gone to Fort Hancock, Georgia, to
enter the Officers training corps. MI.
4 N Aa
4. Q. at Q. A. 9. for the past six weeks
His home is In Oregon City.
Mrs. Spaulding's husband, Lieuten-
ant spaulding, is in France with the
courier service. Another brother Of Mrs.
the front in the signal corps.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Read Gertrude
Fawk) returned yesterday from their
honeymoon trip, which was spent at
seaside and other beach resorts. Mr.
and Mre Read will he at home TO their
friends after November first at their
residence in Paramount Park.
*
Mrs. J. w. Jones returned yesterday
from week IS stay in Eugene, where
she assisted in the nursing OF the IN
fIuao1o ,aaftat,tc dI1riuo tho savarp eDl-
demic at the s. A. I. 9. barracks.
i F* i,N
Mrs. G. r. Bishop went to- Portlaned
| vaetorday FOR q fpw dave visit with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23
SOCIETY
> cAzo1. 5. DrssLE.

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Spencer Of
Portland, accompanied by Mrs. Spen-
GERS mother Mrs. Watson, and Clar-
ence Bishop were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Chauncey Bishop Sunday, mo-
toring back in the evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23


| In response to n telegram received
Thursday from President Wilson thru
Mrs W. G. McAdoo, asking the women,
of Oregon to do their share toward
making a large oversubscription TO-
the fourth liberty loan, county cnair-
men Of the state were telegraphed ana
Friday and Saturday the executive
committee Of Oregon of the liberty
loan campaign raised $4,000 in Port
land to add to the quota, which was
already oversubscribed.
| Reports which have been returned
| by number of the counties to the
state headquarters, of which Mrs. Sar-
ah A. Evans is chairman, show that wo-
men will be credited with more than
so per cent of the subscriptions.--Ore-
gonian.
Mrs. Owen Durkee of Portland, who
has been visiting in Salem the past
week, as the guest Of Mr.. and MRS. Y.
B. White. will leave tomorrow for Cal
lifornia. She will be joined for the trap
by her husband.
4
Miss Margaret Garrison, instructor
in the Franklin high school at Port
land, is spending her enforced vaca-
ton In Salem with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. j. M Garrison. She will visit
in the city until the Portland schools
are reopened. Miss Garrison graduated
4 last spring from Willamette university,
where she took a prominent part in
public speaking events connected with
| college activities. She win so east this
winter as representative Of the North
western 0ratorical society.
1 Mr. and Mrs. r. j.. Swartz Of Salem
lare attending reunion Of the swartzt
family now being held at Portland, the
occasion being the fiftieth wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Swartz- The
couple are among the pioneers of Ore
gon having come west in 1857, They
Istill reside on their original donation
Hand claim, situated four miles north
Of SaleP. Outside of Ralph Swartz,
who is Salemite, the children all live
in Portland. They are Mrs. Belle Eoff,
James A. Swartz, Mrs. Grace O'Neal
and Mrs. Esther Bodenheimer.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Read Gertrude
Fawk) returned, yesterday from their
honeymoon trip, which was spent at
seaside and other beach resorts. Mr..
and Mrs. Read will be at home to their
friends after November first at their
residence in Fairmount Park.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-23

Mrs. c. D. Gabrielson is planning to
go to Portland tomorrow to meet Mr..
Gabrielson, who is returning from
two month' 3 business trip in Idaho
and eastern Oregon. Mrs. Gabrielson
will be gone several days
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
SABBATH LAWS
TO BE ENFORCED
JUDGEMENT WILL BE DISPLAY.
ED, HOWEVER, AND PEOPLE
WILL NOT SUFFER

Following the action of the city
council in deciding upon a strictel
Observance of Sabbath laws in Col
dmhus, the police department hal
been instructed to see that these
laws are properly enforced. Judge
nent viii be exercised, however, anG
the lid will not be clamped down
sufficiently tight to seriously dis.
commode the people.
The principal complaint was
against proprietors of suburban
stores, who, it Is alleged, have been
doing business on Sundays the same
as on week days These places have
seen ordered to close on the Sab.
oath by Chief OF Police John Nor
tor; but restaurants, drug stores
and other establishments which the
law permits to remain open on Sun
lay will still be permitted to sell
loft drinks and cigars. Bakeries
viii also be allowed to remain open
and the sale and delivery Of ice and
newspapers will not be nterIereu
with.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
GALLANT SOLDER
ANSWERS SUMMONS
BODY OF COL. ANDRE PAYNE
is BROUGHT HEREFOR
INTERMENT

The body of Col Andrews, Payne
who died recently in Jackson
hospital, was brought lere for
burial, funeral services h;ing been
held al Friendship cemetfy yester-
day afternoon and havingeon con-
Quoted by Rev. Il. Lucit Malone,
rector of st. Paul's Episcohl church
Deceased was member oEolumbus
Lodge No 5, F. and A. y and the
body was given MasonicIurial
Col. Payne, who was bout SO
years old, served with istinction
throughout the civil waland was
we'll known in Confederk circles
throughout the state. was a
member of the Fourteen Missis
yipp Infantry and was cstured at
Fort Donelson. He wa sent TO
Camp Douglas. and wa3 ater ex-
changed, but was recaured at
Nashville in 1864, and scr back to
3allp Douglas, where he emained
until the close of the war.
Col. Payne was also VIZ known
II political circles, hayingerved a
terA as 1ergeant.at-arm pf tbs
Mississippi legislature.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
EMPLOYE OF COLUMBUS
LUMBER co. MEETS
UNTIMELY DEATH
LIFE CRUSHED OUT
Falls Beneath Heavy Timber,
Sustaining Internal Injur-
les Which Prove Fatal.

Mr.. Joseph Wheeler, an employe
of the Columbus Lumber Company,
was killed Friday when struck by
a heavy log. M. Wheeler, who
was employed as teamster, was
driving awagon loaded with logs from
the camp to the railroad when the
log upon which he was seated rolled
off the wagon and carried him with
it. He fell under the bulky piece of
timber, sustaining internal injuries
from which he died within an hour
Mr.. Dallas Wheeler, brother of
the young man, was with him when
the accident took place and carried
his brother to Steens, Miss, where
he was given surgical attention. His
injury was so serious, however, that
little could be done for him and he
soon passed away.
Young Wheeler, who was only 10
years old, was member of well
known family, having been son OF
the late W. B. Wheeler, who was for
many years prominent citizen Of
the Lone Oak neighborhood. The
body was brought to Columbus, where
it was prepared for burial and then
was taken to the home of the cung
man at Lone Oak for interment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
SPECIAL FEATURE
AT LOCAL THEATRE
"CERARD'S FOUR YEARS IN GER
MANY" AT PRINCESS MON
DAY AND TUESDAY.

The Princess Theatre offers as a
special attraction for Monday 10Th
and Tuesday goth the official film
version of Ambassador Gerard's
Years In Germany" a photoplay of
actual facts, as told by the best in
formed man of German affairs, in
America today. Is is vivid repro
duction of scenes of great import
that took place in Berlin and in the
War zone, after and before the Ger
mans declared war on our present
Allies.
1t will be of the greatest educa-
ltional value to you, because every
character is authentic and true to
life, and every scene is an exact re-
production of the original
There will be only 2 shows daily,
Matinee at 800, and Night at $50.
The admission is Children, 25
cents, Adults so cents.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
.MOONSHINER SLAYS
ALABAMA SHERIFF
DOCK BIGHAM KILLS p. M.
WATTS, SHERIFF OF TUSCA-
LOOSA COUNTY.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, August. 17-P.
M. Watts, sheriff of Tuscaloosa
County, was shot and instantly killed
this afternoon, ,19 miles north of here.
An illicit distiller, Dock Bigham, is
being hunted by a posse of Is men
with dogs tonight and a posse of 100
men will go into that section of Tus-
caloosa County early tomorrow in
event Bigham has not been taken.
Vernon Robertson, the sheriff's
deputy, was shot through the left
shoulder by Bigham, but not fatally in
iured. The two men were accom-
panied by four United States mar
shals, and had succeeded in captur.
ing two men, who led Watts and
Robertson to the still, where Bigham
was found. The latter shot twice
using doubis-baTTeied shotgun,
loaded with buckshot.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
GIVE BARBECUE
FOR AVIATORS
ARTESIA CITIZENS ENTERTAIN
IN HONOR OF PAYNE FIELD
FLYERS

Citizens of Artesia gave barbe-
cue Friday in honor of flyers from
Payne Field, near West Point, and
II is estimated that there were at
least !, 900 people in attendance. A
party Of about 60 airmen, headed by
Major Heard, the commandant at
Payne Field, attended the feast, the
-emainder of the crowd having been
made up Of civilians.
II had been announced that the
birdmen would perform number of
sensational aerial stunts, but this fea-
ture Of the program had to be aban-
bonded on account of unfavorable
atmospheric conditions The oc-
casion, however, was most enjoy
able one, as the delicious barbecued
meats, Brunswick stew ard other
viands served by the hospitable citi-
sens of Artesia formed gastromic
.reat, and ere eaten by both the
flyers and civilians.
Citizens Of Artesia, with a hos
pitality which is characteristic Of
them, did not limit the attendanco
but extended general invitation to
people Of the surrounding country
to be their guests, and many took ad-
vantage of this invitation, Columbus
and other ndghboring towns and
cities having been well represented
in the crowd which was present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
SAM KAYE, JR.
BAGS FIRST HUN
COLUMBUS AVIATOR SUCCEEDS
IN BRINGING DOWN GER.
MAN AIRPLANE

Mr. Samuel Kaye, Jr., has gained
the distinction Of being the first
Columbus aviator to bring down a
herman airplane. Recent press dis
patches state that Mr. Kaye bagged
Hun in an aerial combat on the
Vesle front.
Mr.. Kaye is the son of Samuel
Kaye, Sr., who heads the Columbus
Ice and Bottling Works and several
other important local enterprises
md before joining Americas aerial
forces was prominent in social cir
lies, having resigned the presidency
Of the Columbus Auto company IL
order to enlist in the aviation corps
He has been in France severa
months.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
COMPANY INV0KES AID
OF POLICEMEN TO
OPERATE CARS
WANT MORE PAY
Motormen Insist On Immedi-
ate Advance In Wages
One Arrest Made.

Columbus experienced her first
street car strike Friday, and cars left
the barn that morning under pro-
lection of policemen
Motormen, who are in full charge
OF the cars, there being no conduct
ors, demanded higher pay, and Thurs
daylight Mr.. Charles Hays, manager
of the Columbus Railway, Light and
Power Company, addressed them at
the barn, telling them that he could
not advance wages without authority
from executive officials of the corpo-
ration, none of whom reside in CO.
lumbus. Some of the men decided
to wait until the executive officials
could be heard from before quitting
work, but others declared their inten-
ton of striking, and Manager Hays
decided to call on the police for pro-
lection.
Policemen Cook and Glover were
detailed to protect the cars, and dur
ing themorning there was no disturb
ance. In the afternoon, however, o.
l.. Richardson, a brother of one of
the strikers, attempted to interfere
with one of the motormen, and was
placed under arrest
Richardson apologized and was
released from custody There was
no further trouble and cars were
running regularly yesterday and last
night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
REV DRAFT Is SET FOR
PATH OF AUGUST.

Washington, August 16.-Regis-
tration on Saturday, August "a, OF
all youths who have reached age OF
21 since the second registration last
June 5, was ordered today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder, under a
proclamation by the President. The
purpose is to add quickly to the al
most exhausted class one to meet
army draft calls in September
About 10000 young men will
register. Most of them will qualify
for class one and therefore will join
the army probably within a month
after their names are recorded.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
HERE
HITS HIGH LEVEL
MERCURY in GOVERNMENT
THERMOMETER WENT TO
LOG FRIDAY.

Columbus experienced some ex-
ceedingly warm weather last week
and on Friday the thermometer, ac.
cording to Mr.. J. B. Love, the To-
cal weather observer, went to 1O6.
This was the highest since 1914,
when the mercury assembled to 1903.
A light shower fell Friday after
noon, but failed to relieve heat.
Another heavier rain descended yes
terday afternoon, however, and low
er temperature followed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
MEETING CLOSES.

An interesting revival meeting
closed at Pleasant Hill Baptist church,
in the Rural Hill neighborhood, Fri
day after being held for one week.
The services were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. J. H. Newton, assisted
by Rev. Owen Williams, of Brooks
vile. There were eight additions
to the church.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
SEARCY ISSUES CARD.
INDUS Commercial: !:

The Columbus Commercial:
| have told a number of friends
that | expected to run for the Office
of sheriff, but considering the duties
Of this office, especially during the
war, and my qualifications / think
t best for the county to withdraw.
However at the proper time |
will announce for the office of Chan
cery Clerk.
Yours very truly,
JIM SEARCY.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
MARION w. REILLY WILL
AGAIN RUN FOR GOVERNOR

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 17.--Marion
w. Reilly of this city, formerly of
Natchez and candidate for governor
at the last election, tonight announc-
led his decision to again enter the
gubernatorial contest. In making
his decision he has issued card
stating his intentions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
FIRST METHODIST CHsCH.

Sunday School at $50 an.
Preaching at II a. m, bhe pas
tor, Subject, Observation-Disclosures. I"
Night service will be heldt $3.50
o'clock at the Airdome, andev. R.
S. Gavin, of Corinth, will ach..
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
WILL HAVE SONG PRkTICE.

The children from the lfferent
Sunday Schools of the city e asked
to meet at the First Bapti church
at o'clock for song prace for
the night service at the Airtne. 1t
is hoped that not less tn three
hundred children will be psent.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

One hundred white seleve SER
vice men of Mississippi he been
called to the colors by Prolt Mar
shall General Crowder, an9ill en-
train August 80 and 81, ! have
been assigned to Camp ireene,
Charlotte, N. c. On these o days
1890 other white selectiwervice
men from over the United Ses will
go to different training css.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
BOTH ARMIES MAKE AP
PRECIABLE GAINS ON
PICARDY FRONT
ALLIES TRUMP
Many German Commands
are Forced to Make Igno-
minious Retreats.

With the American Forces
IN France, Aug. l7.-AllIed
troops have again smashed
ahead on the Picardy and
Flanders fronts.
On the Picardy front the
British and French are carry.
ng out with steady success
their triple enveloping move
nent against the German key
positions OF Albert and Las
slgny and the German base
1t Roye.
North Of koye road the.
British last night Iunged for
ward, making another gain,
while the French fought their
way through to Loges forest
south Of the city, attaining the
eastern border.
Although the operations of
the past "a hours have been
IN a minor scale the allies are
biting huge chunks out of the
German front in the Merris-
Vieux-Berquin sector of the
Flanders front and on the
southern end of the Picardy
battle zone.
Paris, Aug. II. French
forces that are encircling the
ierman base at Roye from
the south, fought their way
through Loges wood during
the night reaching the east
ern edge of the town, war of.
ice announced today.
Between the Matz and Disc
rivers the Germans sought to
stem the French advance and
delivered two powerful coun-
ter attacks, but were hurled
oack and the French lines
were maintained intact.
West of Roye there was
great artillery activity
throughout the night.
The German counter at
tacks centered in the sector
of Monolithe farm and Carn-
cy, where the French have
been making steady gains.
The Germans attempted a
raid northwest OF Rheims, but
it had no results.
The new French progress
south OF the Ayre lin the Lo-
res wood further the Ger
nan hold on Roye, which is
becoming more precarious
daily.
(Loges wood is about five
miles S, uth Of Royc. Further
o the northwest the allies are
only about a rlle from the
German base.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
HAVE YOU A SON ABRAD.

The people of Lowndecounty
who have sons or relat.y now
Somewhere in France" VI please
send names, company nunrs and
regiment numbers to MI r. R.
Simms. Same will be appiiated.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Mr. Allen Puckett's friends will
be interested in hearing that he was
accepted for the navy at New Or
leans the past week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18
SAINT PAUL's CHURCH TODAY

Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Communion at 1880; Sunday
School and Bible Class at $50.
Morning Prayer and sermon at
HOO
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Mr. w. G Beard left the past
Week for New York where he will
finish buying the fall and winter
tock for W. c. Beard, Inc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Messrs Mayo Ellis and Gray
Mcclellan. who are in training at
the A. and NJ College. are visiting
relatives In the county.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Miss hiilard, who is head milliner
at Boards. has returned from New
York. where she purchased her win
ter stock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Friends of Mr. V. B. lines are
glad to learn that he is improving
at the Columbus Hospital
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Miss Scheehter has arrived from
New York where she has been buy
ing ready-to-wear for W. C. Beard,
Inc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Mrs. NJ. M. Simmons and little
daughter, Sarah Helen, of Lake,
Miss, are visiting Miss Della Weaver.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-08-18

Twenty-three Lowndes county
negroes leave next Friday for Camp
Shelby.