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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
HUNS SHIFT TO
ANOTHER POINT
FIGHTING NOW EXTENDS FROM
GIVENCHY TO POINT Be
LOW ARMENTIERES,

London, April 10.---In their new
attacs Tuesday on the British line
between La Basse and Armentieres
the Germans gained ground in the
neighborhood of Neuye Chappelle
Fauquissart and Cardonnerie farm
the official report from Field Mar
shal Haig announced.
The text Of the statement reads
"This morning after an intense
bombardment of our positions from
La Basse Caal to the neighborhood
of Armentieres, strong forces attack
ed the British and Portuguese
troops holding this sector Of our
front.
After heavy fighting lasting
throughout the day the enemy sue
ceeded in forcing back the Portu-
guese troops in the center and the
British troops ON the flanks of the
line of the River Lys. between Es-
taires and Bac st. Maur
1--WE held our positions on both
banks about Givenchy and Fleurbaix
"Richebourg-St Vaast and Laven-
tie have been taken by the enemy.
Realizing the extremely critical
situation from the standpoint of man
power, David Lloyd George, the
British prime minister, has informed
the House of Commons in a speech
that it was impossible longer to ex-
clude Ireland from the provisions of
conseription and that the age for
military service would be raised
to so years, and in certain specified
eases it might be increased to SIS.
The premier declared that bill
would be introduced in Parliament
giving Ireland a measure of self
government. Several Of the nation
alist members interrupted the pre-
mier during his speech and declared
chat conscription would not be per-
mitted in Ireland
There is still no Indication Of tho
Continued on Pare ~
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
Students Buy Stamps.

Students and teachers at the
Mississippi Industrial Institute and
College, who during the past year
have been active in various patriotic
movements, have again evinced their
loyalty to Uncle Sam by making lib
eral purchases Of Thrift Stamps.
The College War Savings Club,
which was organized to promote the
'ale Of these stamps, now has 804
members among the student body,
while there is only one member Of
faculty who has not joined the or
ganization
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Miss Erma Curry, talented stu
dent of the department of music of
the Mississippi Industrial Institute
and College, has been complimented
by being invited to appear as a piano
soloist with the Russian Symphony
Orchestra when that organization
plays an engagement at the college
on Saturday, April 20, and has ac-
cepted the invitation.
Miss Curry, who is resident of
Laurel, Miss, has shown wonderful
ability as a musician and this ability
has been developed by assiduous
study and careful training. She has
been invited not only to play with
the Russian Symphony Orchestra
here but in Greenville as well, and
viii probably accompany the organi-
ton to that city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
SEVERAL CONTESTS TO BE
STAGED ON LOCAL
DIAMOND.
WILL FIX GROUNDS VERY LIGHT DOCKET
Columbus Railway, Light &
Power Company to Put Park
in Good Condition.

1t is practically certain that Co.
lumbians will soon have the privilege
of witnessing couple of games of
baseball between two of the leading
college teams of the South, while
other similar contests will be staged
here if negotiations now pending are
accessfully concluded
The two games which have al
ready been practically secured will
lie between teams representing the
University of Mississippi and the A.
and NJ. College, while engagements
for which negotiations are now
pending include contests between
the "Aggies" and both Sewanee and
Auburn. Dates for the games have
rot yet been definitely fixed, but
viii be announced later
The games were secured largely
through the efforts of Mr.. G.. M.
Flynn who for number of years
past has evinced keen interest in
basepail and kindred sports. Mr.
Flynn recently received a letter
from Mr.. W. D. Chadwick, director
Of athletics at the A. and M College,
in which he stated that he was re-
ranging his schedule, and had sew
eral open dates which would be
flied here il satisfactory arrange
mants could be made. Mr.. Chadwick
stipulated II this ietter. that the To-
cal grounds must be put in proper
condition for the games, and this
the Columbus Railway, Light &
Power Company, which corporation
owns the park, has agreed to do.
These will be the first college
games played in Columbus this sea-
son, and will doubtless be witnessed
by large crowds.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
GREAT ORCHESTRA
is COMING SOON
RUSSIAN SYMPHONY ORCHES-
IRA TO APPEAR AT COLLEGE
SATURDAY, APRIL 20.

Music lovers of Columbus and the
contiguous territory are soon to be
accorded the privilege of hearing
the Russian Symphony Orchestra,
which will make two appearance at
the Industrial Institute and College
Saturday, April 20, giving a matinee
at $3.50 p. m. and an evening con
cert at s p. m.
The Russian Symphony Orches-
ira is under the leadership of Modest
Altsculer, who is generally recogniz-
ed Gs one of the most brilliant di-
rectors now before the public and
has among its members many talent
ed musicians. The organization is
this season featuring patriotic mu-
sic, and seleetion5 of this character
will be rendered at both the after
noon and evening concerts
In order that all lovers of music
in Columbus and neighboring towns
may hear this great organization,
the price for both the afternoon and
evening concerts has been fixed at
the exceedingly low sum Of S100,
which entities holders to reserved
sea-s. The seat sale opened at
Streets drug store yesterday morn
ing, and those who have not already
7ecured reserved seats are advised
to do so without further delay, as the
seating capacNV ,of tle college
chapel is limited, and will doubtless
be taxed at both the afternoon and
evening concerts.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
THREE. DAY SESSION WAS
CONCLUDED YESTER
DAY AFTERNOON.
Divorce Cases in Which Ne
groes Were Litigents Pre-
dominated.

The spring term of chancery
court for Lowndes county convened
here Monday morning and was
presided over by Hon. A. Y. Wood
ward, Of Louisville, MISS, Judge Of
the Sixth lchancery court district.
The docket was exceedingly light, be-
ing made up largely of divorce cases
in which negroes were litigaat3, and
the term was quickly concluded, ad-
journmcnt having been taken yester-
day afternoon.
For many years past the local
court has begun it spring session on
the first Monday, but at it's recent
session the legislature changed the
date to the second Monday in each
month The chancellor doubts the
validity Of the law changing the
date, and in order to guard against
complications requested members Of
thc LEGAL bar to sign petition re-
questing him to postpone the term
one week. The request was complied
with and the regularity of all
business transacted during the ses-
sion has thereby been assured.
Since the term convened the fol-
ow3g cases have been disposed of:
N $. Carrie j. Weaver VS.. w. B.
Leeay and R. T. Harrison, executors,
onsirued
= A'ass Eoar ris- oStea Ms. Kelvin
Wccten, divorce, granted.
James E. Cox, vs.. G. H. Hale, sub
.8ttucd trustee, and j. L. Walker &
Co., taken under advisement.
Henrietta Strong vs.. Silas Strong,
divorce, granted.
Estate of Mrs. Mary b. Portwood,
final decree confirming Supreme
Court decision.
julius Cole vs.. Nettie Cole, d.
vorce, granted.
Annie Witherspoon VS.. Wade
With rspoon, divorce, granted.
Cornelia Tillery, vs.. Howard Til
!ery, divorce, granted.
Warren Rogers VS.. Julia Rogers,
i.yolae, granted
Ja@e Shelton VS.. Scott Shelton,
divorce, granted.
r. G. Searcy & Co. VS.. Board of
Supervisors Of Lowndes County, de-
cree granting defendants time to an
swer
r, j. Portwood VS.. B. A. Lincoln.
Administrator of the estate of Mrs.
Mary B. Portwood, dismissed.
First State Bank VS.. Lucas E.
Moore Stave Co., motion to give
time to answer sustained.
Mrs. Delmar Boucher VS., A. P
Buchar, divorce, granted,
Mrs. George Wooten VS.. Kelvin
Wooten, divorce, granted.
Miss Nellie Grey Irion VS.. Colum-
bus Lumber CO., dismissed.
Calvin Stewart VS.. Etelle Stewart.
divorce, granted.
Alonzo Evans, VS.. Mary Evans,
divorce, granted.
Henry Harris VS.. Bell Harris.
divorce, granted.
Mr., Lizzie Robinson VS.. Arthur
Robinson, divorce, granted.
Emmett Wallace VS.. Mary Wal
lace, divorce, granted.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
LOCAL CITIZENS RESPOND
LITERALLY TO CALL
FOR FUNDS.
WORKERS GET BUSY
Director Chapman and His AS
sistants Determined to Sc
cure County's Quota.

According to statement made
last night by MIR. r. p. Phillips, man
ager Of the sales division of the 10
ca Liberty Loan drive, subscriptions
received up to that time amounted
TO 100000. This amount was sc
cured from citizens, firms and indus
trial and commercial corporations,
and does not include the banks, none
of which have as yet been solicited.
The quota allotted to Lowndes eoun.
ty is $2is'00o, and both Mr.. Phillips
and Mr.. <. c. Chapman, who is di-
rect'ng the campaign, feel sure that
the full amount will IA ca lily seeur.
ed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Friends in Columbus Of Mr. Jim
Leigh, the popular young son Of
Mr.. and Mrs w F, Leigh, Of this
,ty will be interested in hearing
that he has joined Uncle Sans
forces, now being stationed at JEFF
ferson Barracks, near ST. Louis Mr..
Leigh expects to remain at this place
bout two weeks and from there
roes to Washington to receive his
commission.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
Price Of Ice Reduced.

A slight reduction in the price Of
ice will take effect as soon as the
Columbus Ice and Bottling Works
can get in new lot of ice tickets
They will then have Is cent tickets
which will be sold so that family
trade will get 25 pounds Of ice for
II 1-2 cents There will be no
change in other tickets whatever.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Local citizens are subscribing lib.
orally to the third Liberty Loan, and
there seems to be no doubt of the
fact that the quota allotted to I.own-
des county viii not only be fully
subscribed, but probably he exceed
ed
Recent developments ON the
French battle front have aroused
Americans to the fact that there is
urgent need for more soldiers and
better equipment if the Allies are to
subdue the Kaiser's forces, and,
knowing full well that an immense
amount Of money viii be needed 10
rush soldiers to Europe and to prop
erly arm and equip them, they are
responding enthusiastically to Uncle
Sans call for financial aid. Money
is pouring in from every city. town
village and rural community through
out the country, and citizens Of
Lowndes' county, with a spirit that
is characteristic as well as com
mendable, are doing their full share
towards making the loan success
"A was stated by Mr.. f. p.
Phillips, sales manager of the local
campaign, on yeterday, those who
subscribe to the loan are not only
performing a patriotic duty but are
evincing sound business judgment
for the more cash Uncle Sam raises
through Liberty Loans the less he
will be called upon to secure through
taxation, and the money derived
through loans will be repaid to hold.
ers Of the bonds, while that result.
ing from taxation is gone forever.
A large portion Of the money spent
for war activities and loaned by the
United States to her allies has been
secured through the several Liberty
Loan campaigns, and this money will
eventually be returned to the lend
ers, thus assuring continued pros
perity not only to the nation but to
her citizens as individuals
Mr.. f. c. Chapman, who is di.
recting the local campaign, is pos
sessed Of rare acumen as a business
mar. and his experience has enabled
him to perfect an excellent organl-
eaton. This organization is not
confined to Columbus but extends
throughout the jurisdiction over
which Mr. Chapman has supervision
every town and even every thickly
populated rural neir1borhood
throughout the county being ably di-
rected The sales committee for the
county, which is being directed by
Mr. Phillips, with Mr. Parker Reeve
as assistant, is made up Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
Ward MIR. T. A. MeCahey
Ward 2--Mr R. +. Johnston.
Ward 3--Mr !. |. Kaufman.
Ward 4--Mr J L. Cox
Ward 5-Mr. ]. r. Sanford.
Ward 6---Mr. S. r. Street. IT,
Steens-Mr. Marvin Bell.
Mt. Lebanon--Mr Gahe Franks
Dunbar-Dr, r. M. Vaughan,
North Prairie Mr. VIII Evans
South Prairie Section Mr. c B
Richards.
Artesia-- Mr.. }. N. Roberts.
Crawford Mr. G. W. Hairston.
Trinity Mr. r. b Hardy
Shinn Springs Mr.. Steve Vaughn
Caledona-M c, w. West.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. T. McWilliams and little son, NJ
F. McWilliams, Jr., are glad to see
them back on visit from Winona.
They are visiting their parents, Mr.
ard Mrs. r. B. Powers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Miss Alice Wildman was invited
to make an address in Coffeville on
Tuesday evening in behalf Of the
third Liberty Loan,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
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. War Relic Train Here This 9
Q Morning. q

2 Through the efforts of Mayor .
Q McClanahan and Hon. T. J. q
. Locke, the War Relics train {
? which is touring this section in 9
= the interest Of the third Liber- Q
2 ty Loan will be at the Mobile E.
? and Ohio depot this morning q
2 and will be open to visitors .
2 from 6 until Z o'clock. The o
9 train arrived over the South o
. ern Railway last night and. ac- =
2 cordng to the original schedule, e
2 was to have left early this 9
2 morning without opening its &
. doors but local citizens pre- 9
= vailed upon the manager in {
2 charge to arrange for short :
q exhibition Of the war relics. Q
o Q o o o o o o . o o o . Q Q
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Hauser and lit
tie daughter Christine, expect %
leave this week for a visit of two
weeks in Aberdeen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Mr.. Lavert Craddock, who is now
residing in Jackson, spent the first
of the week with friends and rela
tivcs in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Miss jeff johnson was called &c
Love Monday on account Of the in.
ness of her aunt.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11
Small Blaze.

The fire department made a quick
run to cottage in East Columbus
about 9:30 yesterday morning. The
damage amounted to about $40.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Mr.. Harris Cook, of the A. and
NJ. College, was a visitor to Colum-
bus the first Of the week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-04-11

Read our advertisements.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
Blue Prints
Corsetiere

Spirella Corsets-Miss Nora Smith, Phone SI9S, R. F. n. No. 2. Mrs. Kuhlwilm. Phone 173S, 517 East Van Buren St. If
 MRS c. L. HOLT. NuBone Cor setiere. 314 North Third Ave. Phone 2525. If
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
FINANCES AND MARKETS
Republican A. p. Leased wire1

NEW YORK, May, 31-Trading in stocks during the greater part of to- days unsettled session was influenced almost entirely by war conditions which effected early recessions of 1 to points in important issues.
 In the final hour the market was enlivened by buoyant advance in shippings which carried most of those shares far above final prices of the previous session. Marine preferred made net gain of 97s' points to l04s, the common gaining 45s, and the six per cent bonds 4a.
 Other active stocks experienced a rebound from minimum levels, these for the most part, however being relatively nominal
 United States Steel selling minus it's regular and extra dividends of "A per cent, made an extreme re- action of almost points. rallying over one-half but finishing at a ne, loss of points. Sales 5S5,000 shares.
 There was a marged increase of trading in bonds, but this centered mainly in Liberty issues, all but the 3hs reflecting continuous pressure at lower records. New minimums were $94 for the first As, s93.SS for the second As and s96.S0 for the 4hs; offerings of the latter being espec- tally large. Total sales, par value, $11.175.000.
 U. s. bonds old issues, were un- changed on call.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01

closing. 39c; price to retail merchants. n@42c; bullets, closing, BIC; price to retail merchants, 39@40c.
 Receipts: Eggs, 1927 cases; butter, 105,500 pounds.
 Sonora wheat-s2s: bright feed bar ley. $3.5o.
 Local alfalfa hay-e2s.
 Cattle-Good steers, s10: medium steers, $s.5o; grass fed steers. ss; good heifers, $7.50@8; fair heifers, $7Q7.50; good to fair COWS, $6.50@7.5O; bulls and stags, $6@6.5o; calves. ss; light calves. 1850.
 Sheep-Ewes, $10; sucking lambs. $14.5o. Hogs-i25 to 150 pounds, $13.50@ 14.50: 150 to 175 pounds, SIS; 175 to 225 pounds, $15.75. 32c; roasters, BOG;
 Poultry Broilers, 36@3Sc; fryers 32c; roasters, soc; old cocks. 1sc; hens 22424c; turkey hens, 26c: ducklings ?2@2Sc: young geese. 20c.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
IN THE SUPERIOH COURT OF MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE
 OF ARIZONA

No. 2440
 In the Matter of Estate of JOSEPH
 LOWELL. deceased. NOTICE OF HEARING RETURN OF
 SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
 Notice is hereby given, that Dwight B. Heard, administrator of the estate of Joseph Lowell, deceased, has made to the said court, and filed in the office of the clerk thereof, return of sale of real estate of the said deceased, made by him on the c4th day of May, 1918, under a previous order of said court: and that Wednesday. the 5th day ot June, 1918. at 10:00 o'clock in the fore noon of said day, and the court room of Division No. 2 of said court, at Phoenix, in said county and state, have been fixed by the clerk of said court as the time and place for hearing the 1 said return, when and where any per son interested in the said estate may appear and file written objections to the confirmation of said sale, and may be heard and may produce witnesses in support of such objections. 1 The following is a description of the I land sold and the sum for which it was sold;
 | An undivided one-half interest in and to the Northwest quarter. the north half of the southwest quarter | and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 34, Town ship 1 North of Range East of the Gila and { 1t River Base and Meridian, In Maricopa county, Arizona, all sold 1 for the sum of s25.00000 cash upon confirmation and conveyance. For further particulars. reference is hereby made to the return on file l herein.
 i Dated May 25th, 1918. JAMES MILLER. Jr., Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
Double Bill at the Hip Today

Two distinct features vie with each other at the Hip today for the honor of a mighty fine program. W. $. Hart, in a combination drama and a woods tale of the Alaskan gold fields, is shown with "Trip Through Yosemite Val ley" scenic of 1000 feet.
 "Yosemite," the famed garden of the brides, where, perhaps. more young brides have started life with a honey moon excursion than any other spot in America except Niagara Falls. is shown from the entrance to the most beautiful natural park in the world to the giant waterfall, the Bridal Veil"
 William S. Hart appears in The Darkening Trail" or The Hell Hound of Alaska" The two continue tomor- row. to be followed by Dorothy Phillips in "The Risky Road," a story of a girl who ventured out on the primrose path without reckoning the consequences.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
AIR ROUTE TO EUROPE
(Review of Reviewsl


 Why not establish a boat patrolled route across the Atlantic from New foundiand to the Azores, to Portugal, to France and send our airplanes through the air?
 The long leg would be 1,740 miles, approximately. This is admittedly about twice as far as the longest flight so far executed. and dangers would be involved to both pilot and machine; but this condition will exist in a much more exaggerated form upon their arrival and use in France. By eQuipping each machine with auxiliary gas tanks and a temporary set of pontoons, by sending them out in squadrons of fifty or so, with small craft similarly equipped cruis- ing out set stretches of the course to pick up those which are forced to descend. it would seem that the air ships might be delivered.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
GRAIN

CHICAGO, May 31.-Lowest prices yet this season resulted in the corn market today from weather conditions ideal for the growing crop. The close was unsettled 1A to 2ss net lower, with June $1.31A and July $1.32" to s1.32. Oats finished < to 3ss down and provisions varying from 17 decline 70 35 advance.
 High temperatures following the re- cent period of wetness made the out look decidedly bearish. Support of a substantial character failed to develop until a descent of more than three ,ents a bushel had taken place. The principal buying came from shorts who desired to collect profits. Rallies which ensued were of relatively moderate ex- tent, and not aggresively held. Oats dropped to new low levels for the season.
 Provisions sympathized with the weakness of grain and with the decline in hog values.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
ADJUSTMENTS
"rhe UnbsIievsr" at Columbia

The claims on the attention of pie ture patrons made by "The Unbe- liever'' transcend the importance of the production as a picture. Its ap- peal as a picture production is over whelmed in more important issues. It has a spiritual message and a pa triotic one. The two are necessarily related to the other in this big spec tacle at the Columbia theater. It was written with a purpose other than merely to entertain, and like the Birth of a Nation" its author and builders were obessed with a message. Hence it's power.
 "The Unbeliever" seems to have been written in the white heat of a patriotic purpose. It is said to have been produced by the United States marine corps working with Thomas A. Edison. The result is picture which breathes a fervor of intense loyalty. refreshing and inspiring to behold.
 The Columbia quartet and the In- dian band assist greatly in finishing off a good entertainment.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
"A Petticoat PiIotu at tho Lamara

Vivian Martin finds in her latest ve- hicle, "A Petticoat Pilot" one of the finest chances she has had on the Par amount program. It finishes a two days engagement at the Lamara, starting this morning.
 Dealing as it does with the ever fascinating seaside tale of retired men of the salt main, and when that pair of old seadogs mix up in modern love af- fairs and the twain whom they are trying to make conform to their anti quated ideas of match making take the bits in their respective mouths, full of young white teeth, and they run away, the ball starts rolling. That's the gist of J. c. Lincoln's smart book tale as it is told in "The Petticoat Pilot" with Miss Martin in the title role.
 Served with this picture is another episode from the life of Lincoln, called this time My First Jury
 Tomorrow Franklyn Farnum comes in a mystery play.
Arizona republican., 1918-06-01
COMMERCIAL REVIEW


 NEW YORK, May 31.-Dunn's to- morrow will say:
 The more complete concentration of the nations industrial forces on war activities, necessitating many revolutionary changes, is being aG- complished steadily. and with a minimum of disturbance. Extension lof governmental domination of busi- ness to meet the exigencies of the period is reflected in the continued readjustments in both production and distribution and the situation has been furthered by important action on railroad rates and wages and by proposals of new taxation measures. While the rise of prices of various commodities has been halted through official regulation, or from other causes, manufacturing and mercantile profits remain large in many in stances, as reports of earnings testify, and the May insolvency returns dis close the smallest number of com- mercial reverses for the month in fully a decade.
 Weekly bank clearings $4,4s2,344,11O.