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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10
JOINT CONFERENCE OF RE.
LICIOUS BODIES ARE
NOW In SESSION.
MARKET STREET NOW IN SESSION. ANTHRACITE
WAS DESPONDENT MANY VISITORS NO OTHER CUTS
Local niraors Given
MANY VISIT 0 R S
Workers From Various States
Here to Instruct and En-.
courage College Girls.

Members of the Young Women's
Christian Association and the Stu.
dent Volunteer Movement at the
Mississippi Industrial Institute and
College began a joint conference at
that institution Friday night. The
conference, which will continue four
days, is being attended by large
number of religious and educational
workers, not only various colleges but
several missionary societies having
Representatives present
At the initial meeting Friday
night the principalspeakers were Rev
Andrew Allison, an American mis-
sionary who has recently returned
from long sojourn in China, and
Miss Edith Hazlett, a field worker
in the student volunteer movement.
Other field workers who are here
and who will deliver addresses while
the conference is in progress are Mr..
W. H. Ramsar and Miss Bessie
Coombs.. Rev. Chuir, of Korea, who
is attending school at Meridian, and
Miss Hu Loo Wing, another Korean
who is student at a college in
Athens, Ala, are also present,
The second days session of the
conference yesterday was devoted
largely to round table discussions by
exprts who are here attending the
meeting, several of whom made in
teresting talks and gave valuable ad-
vice as to the hest mets.ods ofprose-
cutting religious work in large edu
catonal institutions.
The days program was inaugurated
at s o'clock in the morning, when
Miss Edith Hazlett, a field worker
from Los Angeles, Cal, led round
table discussion on religious work
Several other speakers made short
talks at the morning session, promi-
nent among them having been Miss
Hu Loo Wing, a young lady from
Korea who is student at a female
college in Athens, Ala, and who is
here attending the conference.
In the afternoon the conference
divided itself into two sections, a
discussion of mems work having
been led by. Rev. Andrew Allison
missionary who has recently re-
turned to America after long So
iourn in China, while discussion Of
women's work was led by Miss Haz
lett
At the evening session there was
steroptican lecture by Rev. Chuir
Korean who is attending school at
Meridian, and an address by Miss
Bessie Coombs, one of the field
workers who is here attending the
conference.
The conference will continue
throughout today, the final session
being held tonight.
The college Y. W. c. A. is at
present without secretary, as Miss
Marion Brooks was recently forced
by i'll health to relnquish that posi-
ton and Miss Tommie Perkins, of
Starkville, who was elected to sue
ceed her, has not yet arrived. The
work, however, is being efficiently
direced by Miss HATTIE Belle Jackson,
president Of the organization, and
the conference, which has started
out most auspiciously, promises to
be fraught with pleasure and profit
for all in attendance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. Carl Tesch, Jr., well known
young railroad man who resides in
this city, met with an accident on an
NJ. & o. work train engine working
on the line of the road in derailment
that will lay him up for a few days
ar. Tesch is at the nome OF mis-
parents.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10
Dainty Billy Burke in Land of
Promise" at Princess Monday 18th.

The attraction at the Princess for
Monday, the 18th, is that delightful
little personality Billy Burke in the
famous stpge suecessof w. Somerset
Vaughan. "The Land of Promise" ;"
This play made old New York sit up
and take notice. 1t is even better as
photoplay, and abounds in beau
tiful scenic backgrounds, which to-
gether with the quaint piquancy of
Billy Burke, cannot help but delight
you.
Matinee at 3 100 and 4;20
Night at 80 and S:45.
Admission-Children 10c, Adults
15c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10
j. c. HACKLEMAN, SR.,
SUICIDES AT STORE ON
MARKET STREET.
W AS DESPONDENT
Crieved Because Two Eldest
Sons We're Soon to be Call
ed to War.

Dependency as the result of the
fact that he knew his two eldest
sons would soon be called to war
and he would have no one to assist
him in looking after his multifarious
business interests is alleged to be re-
sponsible for the suicide of Mr.. ]. c.
Hackleman, Sr., one of the leading
merchants of Columbus, who shot
himself through the head with pistol
Friday morning, and expired almost
Immediately.
The firm of j. C. Hackleman &
son, of which deceased was the senior
member, had for some time past oc-
cupied four buildings, one being To-
Gated on Main street and three on
North Market street Friday morn
ing he ascended to the second floor of
one of the Market street buildings
and, placing a pistol to his head
pulled the trigger, Employees on the
floor smelled burning powder and
rushed upstairs, but when they reach
ed Mr.. Hackleman's side he was
dead,
Mr.. Hackleman had been in ner-
vous state ever since he found that
his sons were to be summoned to the
battle field, and members of the
family, at the suggestion of his ply
sician, had been keeping close watch
upon him. He alluded their vigi.
lance, however, having seemingly
fnnrd ii impossible to overcome his
determination to end his troubles BY
committing suicide.
Deceased, who was SO years old
is survived by his widow, three sons
Messrs. J. C. Hackleman, Jr., Clayton
Hackleman and William Hackleman
and two daughters, Mrs. James
Mcconnell and Miss Katherine Hack
leman. Mr.. Hackleman was native
of lowndes county, and the early por
ton of his life was spent at Mayhem
where he was for a long time en-
gagged in mercantile and agricul
tural pursuits. Nearly twenty
years ago, however, he removed to
Columbus and since that time had
ben actively engaged in business
here. He was not only shrewd and
sagacious but possessed an exceed.
ingly kind heart and was admired and
esteemed by all who came in contact
with him. His untimely death was
severe shock to the entire community
and countless friends join the Com
mercial in extending sympathy to the
family in their bereavement.
The funeral took place at the family
residence on the Highlands at 230
O'Clock yesterday afternoon, having
been conducted by Rev S
L. Pope, pastor of the First
Methodist church. Deceased was a
member of Union Lodge No. 30, |
O. 0. F., and his fellow Odd Fellows
were present in body at the funeral
service, which was followed by inter
ment in Friendship cemetery.
The following gentlemen were
the honorary pail bearers: Messrs
R. J. Gunter, Joe Harris, j. !. Stur-
divant, S. M. Nash, L. H. Hatchett
end L. A. Vaughan. The active pail
bearers were: Messrs Sidney Loeb
William Straus, w. M. Bell, Arthur
Phillips, ]. B. Williams, |. |. Kauf-
man, D. S. McClanahan and John
Mcconnell Those on the flower
committee were: Mesdames John
Mcconnell, j. R. Randle, j. G..
Rurkitt and Sam Kaye.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10
First Methodist Church.
Regular Sunday School at GAS.

Regular Sunday School at 9:45.
Preaching at 11:00 by the pastor
subject "The Elements in Christ's
Life That Make Him Lord"
Preaching at 1880 by the pastor
subject "Secret Prayer"
Our services are open to all.
strangers in the city will find gen
uine welcome with us, Worship with
us if you will.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mrs. Edward Pennington, and two
daughters, of Meridian, are visiting
in the home of the formers father
Mr.. w. w. Sharp. Mr.. Pennington
will arrive here this week and will
spend several days in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. Bennett W. Locke, who is sta.
toned at Camp Beauregard, La, and
whose home is in Artesia, spent yes
terday in Columbus with his brother
Mr.. H. Grady Locke, also of Artesia
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. f. D. Clarke, of Clarksdale, is
spending several days here with his
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke have
named their little daughter Kathe-
rine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. Clarence Gillian, Of Birming
ham, has moved to this city to re-
side, and has accepted position in
the mechanical department Of
Wright's Auto Sales Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. Graham E. Jones left Saturday
for Norfolk. Va, to join his "pals"
in the navy. Mrs Jones accompa-
MED him to Tuscaloosa and will re-
turn this morning.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Messrs. Willie Hugh Grace and
Tom Brown, who are now stationed
at Camp Jackson, Columbia, 5. @.
ar receiving cordial welcome back
to Columbus. They expect to remain
several days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10
First Presbyterian Church. I.
Sunday, March II

9:30-The Sunday School
11-Mr. Andrew Allison, of Khan.
gwin, China, will deliver an address
Every one is cordially invited to hear
him.
7:30-Evening Service. Sermon
THE Extent of Human Knowl
edge."-I Corinthins 1912,
r. EXCEL FRY, Pastor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. l.. r Taggart, who resides
east of the city, spent yesterday in
Columbus on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mrs. Wooliver, is back from brief
visit to Meridian and was joined by
her mother, who will make few
days visit to Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Messrs. F. n. Stolzer, A. c. Farm
er and W. 0. Hartsell, of Camp
Beauregard, La, are spending a few
days here with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Messrs. R. E. Johnston and w. T.
Quarles are possessers of handsome
new Nash cars.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

DR.. r. r. l.. Smothers and family
Of Millport, Ala, are the guests Of
Mr. and Mrs j. Fl. Propst.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. Willis Pope's friends regret
to learn of his illness at his home on
North Seventh street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. George Mosby of the l77th
Aero Squadron, has many friends
who will be interested in hearing
that he has crossed the ocean safe
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-03-10

Mr.. Don Johnston is spending the
weekend in Aberdeen.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
STAND BY WILSON
WIN THE WAR

Representative Scott Ferris, Chair
man Of the Democratic National
Confessional Campaign Committee.
speaking at the Iowa Democratic
State convention, said:
"There Is but one issue before the
Nation this day. That is to lift aloft
the banner of democracy and main.
tain the freedom Of mankind and to
stamp out once and for all German
militarism and German autocracy.
There may be other ways 60 achieve
this, but I know Of only this one.
That is to stand by the regularly con-
stituted officers Of the Government,
stand by them to the ends
"'Stand by the President should
be the shibboleth Of this campaign.
Stand by the flag, stand by the coun-
try, stand by the President, for these,
during war times, are synonyms.
During the Civil War President
Lincoln and his every political ad-
wiser, said, Stand by the President,
stand by the flag, and stand by the
country The Nation obeyed the
summons. During the Spanish
American War, President Mckinley,
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
The Interior Journal Stanford Kentucky Tuesday August 1918

Theodore Roosevelt, and every polit-
ical adviser, said Stand by the Pres
ident,' and the country obeyed the
summons.
To-day, in war that is more far
reaching than all the rest, when the
Nation in which we live is trembling
from turret to foundation stone,
there is but one appeal that should be
made and needed by every citizen Of
the land. Of whatever political party,
of whatever creed-'Stand by the
flag, stand by the country. stand by
the President
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
INDEPENDENT MAY RUN

While the Demacrots have no can
didate for Congress in the Eleventh
district, as has been customary, it is
said that there is strong likelihood
of an independent running in No
vember. The bitter contest between
Don C. Edwards and Judge J. NJ.
Robson for the Republican nomina-
tion, engendering much bad blood
in the G. o. P. ranks, together with
the attitude of Caleb Powers fol-
lowers as unfavorable to either, is
regarded as furnishing a fine field
for the right kind of an independent
candidate for Congress.-Louisville
Times.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
TWO LETTERS OF COINCIDENCE

The New York Times makes an
impressive exhibit in printing in par.
allel columns the text Of letter sen,
of recent date by the kaiser Of Ger
many TO a German woman, who has
lost nine sons in the war, and the
substance Of that noble letter written
by President Lincoln to Mrs. Bixby.
of Boston, after learning that the
fifth Of Mrs. Bixby's sons had fallen
in the Union army on the battlefelds
Of our own Civil Wsr.
The kaiser's letter was addressed
to Frau Meter, of 0ldenburg, Ger
many, and as its text has been re-
produced in various papers Of Ger
many, we suppose there is no doubt
of its authenticity. The letter, which,
we are told, was written throughout
in the kaiser's own hand, follows
"His Majesty the kaiser hears that
you have sacrificed nine sons In de-
Tense Of the Fatherland in the pres
ent war. His Majesty is immensely
gratified at the fact, and in recog-
milton is pleased to send you his
photograph, with frame and auto
graph signature"
We imagine that there is some
slight crudeness here in the trans
lation. OF course, the kaiser did not
mean to imply that he was Immense
ly gratifed" that this poor woman
had lost nine sons. What he did
mean to imply was that the All High
est appreciated the sacrifice and pro
posed to recompense it by a gift Of
his photograph.
We now turn to the famous letter
Ct Mr.. Lincoln. There is IN that
document such noble simplicity and
genuineness of feeling that nothing
that a commentator may say IAN add
to the impression made Mr.. Lin
coin wrote as follows:
Dear Madam have been shown
in the files of the War Department
a statement of the Adjutant General
of Massachusetts, that you are the
mother of five sons who have died
gloriously on the field of battle. i
feel how weak and fruitless must be
any words of mine which should at
tempt to beguile you from the grief
of a loss so overwhelming. But ]
can not refrain from rendering 20
you the consolation that may be
found in the thanks of the republic
they died to save. ! pray that our
Heavenly Father may assuage the
anguish of your bereavement and
leave you only the cherished mem
DRY of the loved and lost, and the
solemn pride that must be yours to
have laid so costly a sacrifice upon
the altar of freedom"
Nothing that could be said would
strengthen the contrast afforded by
these two letters.-Louisville Post.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
HEARD AT A CANTONMENT

A company clerk handed a letter
to the commander, who after trying
in vain to read it handed it back to
the clerk instructing him to return
it with the message that the sender
should learn to write.
"But sir, this is a letter you wrote
and they returned it saying they
could not make it out"
"Well send it back and tell
them to learn to read" responded the
officer.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
WILLING TO DE CAPTURED

German soldiers generally well
come the news that more American
soldiers are arriving in France, be-
lieving that the faster the Amer'cacs
arrive the sooner there will nc a de.
cisive peace move, according to a
sergeant of the Fourth rrussian
Guards division who was captured by
the Americans near Sergy.
The prisoner told the corresncnd
ent that the German soldiers were
sick Of the war, and also that the
poorer classes in Germany had had
sufficient, and they believe nov that
Germany is bound to lose. The cap
italists, however, insist on cont;pu-
ing the war at all cost.
German officers" the prisoner
said. Uniformed us months ago that
the Americans were taking Few pris-
oners and that those taken were
treated inhumanly. They kupt warn
ing us constantly that death was
preferable to being captured by the
Americans, but not all the German
soldiers believed that, despite the
high regard in which officers are
supposed to be held.
among the German soldiers il
vas common talk that il any
one Of them had a good chance to
be taken prisoner in the hands Of the
Americans he would do so, provid-
ing he was reasonably certain that he
could pretend he was not altogether
to blame. So generally among the
Germans who have been in the war
four years, as have been, many
are eagerly watching for an oppor-
tunity to be captured"
The sergeant said the officers never
told them the truth when there was
to be a German offensive. The Of
fcers got the soldiers nerved for a
fight by informing them the Allies
were about to launch an attack and
at the proper time they would order
their own men forward.
There is no danger Of a revolution
among the German soldiers, he con-
tinued, so long as they are well fed.
He said the German soldiers had
meat, mostly in the form of stew,
every day, but the poorer classes at
home had only three-quarters of a
pound per week. Generally speak
ing the soldiers had enough to eat,
but no Injuries.
War WEAKNESS in Germany, the
sergeant declared. was increasing as
the war continued. He added that il
the Americans had had four years of
war they would be war weary too,
Among the troops there was not
much gossip heard about the Emper-
or, most of the talk concerning Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, who is
looked upon as the worlds greatest
warrior.
The sergeant is 80 years old and
has a wife and four children in Ber-
lin. He said he had been engaged in
the Marine fighting three days, when
he was wounded in the leg by an
American bullet. He dropped to the
ground when he saw two Americans
rushing toward him. Soon afterward
he was carried to the rear on a
stretcher. The sergeant's cot is
among fifty containing American
wounded. One big wounded Ameri-
can made such a fuss in attempts to
continue the fighting with the Ger
man that he had to be moved to an
other ward.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Reports that the American casual
ties on the Marine totaled 10000 was
vigorously denied Saturday by Gen.
March. Gen. March asserted that he
had received no estimate of the toll
of the recent fighting, and the only
cause of the rumor was that the
American casualties since the war be-
gan would total between 10000 and
$4,000.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett, in COM
mand of the Americans in the Sois-
sons sector. is still forging ahead,
Gen. March was elated Saturday at
the DAVIS developments. He said that
Gen. Pershing had under his own
command 100000 and that 100000
we're sent overseas during July, a
record troop movement.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER
WHITES

When the kidneys are not working
properly. backache, stiff Joints, rheu-
matte pains and suffering result.
George McLain, Turtle Lake, N. D.,
writes: 81 am a locomotive engineer.
| had bad pain in my back and my
bladder action was very irregular.
took Foley Kidney Pills and was re-
lieved in a couple of days" Sold
everywhere.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

twenty-five producing wells and
only two dry holes are reported in
Eastern Kentucky oil field for the
past week. Lee county, as usual,
leads with seventeen, ranging from
fifteen to $50 barrels daily, and Es-
till had five compilations, Powell two
and Barren one.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Do you get up at nightH Sanol Is
surely the best for all kidney or
bladder troubles. Sanol gives relief
in "a hours from all backache and
bladder troubles. Ssnol is a guaran-
ted remedy. soc and 800 a bottle
e the drug store.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

The United States and Japan will
send force TO occupy Vladivostok
and aid the Czecho-Slova.Ss. Full
plans for the intervention in Russia
were announced by the Washington
and Toxic authorities Saturday. It
was not stated when the American
troops would go or how many would
be sent.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Two policemen were shot and one
pay roll bandit is dead or fatally
wounded as the result of battle be-
tween the officers and the bandits
following the theft OF S22,S64, the
pay roll of a Cleveland airplane
plant. The police gave chase in au-
tomobiles, the bandits escaping. The
loot was recovered
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
TIME.sAvING IN BUSINESS

A Paris shopkeeper wrote to one OF
his customers as follows:
81 am able to offer you cloth like
the enclosed sample at 9 francs the
meter. In case ! do not hear from
you shall conclude that you
wish TO pay only 8 francs. In order
TO lose no time, accept the last
mentioned price"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

As administrator Of Arch Austin,
will sell at public auction in Stan
ford on next county court day. Au-
gust 18th, at O'Clock 1i-year-
old horse mule and two-horse
wagon. The sale will be for cash.
s. Burton. administrator, Arch
Austin. cyst
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Twenty-Five million people in the
Ukraine are up in arms against the
Hun invaders. The Germans troubles
in the West are doubled by disas-
trous conditions for the Huns in the
East. The entire population has
risen in guerilla warfare and a state
Of siege has been declared.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Kicked in the stomach by a pony
he had been riding in a neighbor's
yard, J. Wood Paris, eleven years old.
son Of John W. Paris, Of Lexington,
lied Of his injuries.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1918-08-06

Prof. Richard Norton. organizer of
the American Volunteer Motor Am
bulance Corps, died Of meningitis in
Paris - MA. y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-25

According to n late news dispatch
there are two Germans To the foot
on part OF the front. This seems TO
agree with a dispatch last week 10
the effect that there were six to
the yard.
Once more II Is reported that the
German navy is getting ready "a
move. What's the matter? Has the
rent been boosted?
II IL isn't one thing, It's some
thing else. The United States senate
Is wasting wind ON the new draft
bill.
George Creel always manages 10
keep at least one lap ahead Of con.
gress.
Packer Swift's son.in.iaw has been
arrested. but we haven't read any.
where that It has made any change
In the price OF meat.
one Of our readers calls attention
10 the fact that Father. Dear
Father. Come Home with Me Now
is not the only song that has been
written about father. There is an.
other. Everybody Works But
Father"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-05-25
Second Number of
.Sincioirs Is Out

Upton Sinclair. tho young socialist.
whose book started tho frs, packing
house Investigation while Roosevelt
was president. has got out second
number Of a monthly magazine nam.
ed after himself. Attic ayowcdly 4
socialist. Sinclair Is for the war and
is strongly for President Wilson's
peace policy.
This IL described by Sinclair as
democratic reorganization within
the allied countries. and an appeal
TO the German people BY an offer Of
liberal peace terms and international
order a, any time they are willing to
take control OF their own govern
ment." lie In also for the terms OF
the English labor party.