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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
FOUR PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM FARM
NEGRO TRUSTEES TAKE FRENCH
LEAVE DURING ABSENCE OF
MANAGER BRAZEALLE.

Four negro prisoners, Andrew Ball,
Leonard Penrose, Albert Crusoe and
Gus Taylor, escaped from the
Lowndes county penal farm Sunday.
The negroes were all TRUSTEES, and
walked off while Mr.. Thad Brazealle,
the manager, was absent and his
brother, Mr.. James Brazealle, was
taking a nap. 1t seems that the
guard had the utmost confidence in
the negroes and entertained no idea
that they would take French leave,
as they had been accorded many priv
ileges in the past and had never at
tempted to leave the farm.
Six prisoners escaped from the
farm few weeks ago the action Of
the four men in walking away yester-
day leaves Manager Brazealle in q
pretty bad fix as he has big crop
rapidly nearing maturity and less
than half dozen prisoners to do the
harvesting
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TO OPEN EARLY
COUNCILDECIDES ToCoNSERVE
FUEL AND SETS MONDAY,
SEPT, 2, FOR OPENING.

The city council at recent meet
ing adopted a resolution providing
that the local public schools resume
their work two weeks earlier than
usual this year, and these institutions
will open Monday, September 2, in
stead of Monday, September 16, as
formally announced.
The change was made for patriotic
and economic reasons, as it will be
possible to suspend work for q
couple of weeks any time during the
winter that coal may become scarce
without having to make up the lost
time later on.
The council has displayed its
usual wisdom in providing for the
cary opening Of the schools, as the
change in dates will work hardship
upon no one and at the same Tina
will result in conservation Of fuel
Most students will be tired of vaca,
ton pursuits and pastime5 by the
time September arrives and win be
only too glad to resume their studies
while holiday later in the session,
II it itbecomesnecessaryto give one,wiil
be highly appreciated, as it viii save
both pupils and teachers from the
discomfort incident to trude
and from the school during exceed
ingly severe weather.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
MANY PEOPLE LOSE LIVES
WHEN FAST TRAINS
COLLIDE.
NEG SUFFER
Loss Of Life Confined Largely
TO Blacks En- Route 10 Nash
Vile to Work.

Nashville Tenn July tO-Af
least 100 persons were killed and q
many more injured shortly after r
o'clork Tuesday morning when Naah
vile, Chattanooga & ST. Louis Rail
way fast passenger trains No from
Memphis and No. from Nashville
crashed headon together just around
the sharp, steep graded curve at
Dutchman's Bend, about five miles
from here, near the Harding Road
Both engines reared and fell on
either side Of the track, unrecogniz-
able masses of twisted iron and steel,
while the fearful impact Of the blow
drove the express car Of the north
bound train through the flimsy wood
en- coaches loaded with human
freight, teleseoping the smoking car
in front and piling high in air the
two cars behind it, both packed to
the aisles with negroes en- route to
the powder plant and some $50
other regular passengers.
Just where lies the blame it Is
impossible now to say. Officials
of the road are silent. But one Of
three things lis reasonably sure
that the engineer of No was given
wrong instructions, ran by his signal.
or overlooked the schedule on which
he was supposed to run. That he
knew the Memphis train to be lit
tie late leads to the conjecture chat
he was attempting TO reach the
switch at Harding Station, a short
distance beyond the scene Of the
wreck, before the inbound train ar
rived at the point.
The scene immediately following
the collision is indescribable Those
escaping unhurt or with lesser in
iuries fled from the spot in a YER
table panic. The corn fields on
both sides Of the track were trampled
by many feet and Uttered with frag-
ments of iron and wood hurled from
the demolished cars. The dead lay
here and there, grotesquely sprawling
where they fell. The dying moaned
appeals for aid, or speechless, rolled
their heads from side to side and
writhed in agony Everywhere there
was blood and suffering and chaos
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
NORMAL FORE BLACKS
AT UNION ACADEMY
WILL BEGIN JULY Is, AND CON
TINUE IN SESSION UNTIL
AUGUST %.

A normal for the negro teachers
of Northeast Mississippi viii begin at
Union Academy in this city July Is
and continue in session six weeks,
closing August 49,
Arrangements for the normal are
now being made by Prof T. A. Stan
ley, superintendent of education for
Lowndes county, and Tom Porter
Harris, principal of Union Academy,
and the curriculum vii inciuie
courses in domestic science, manual
training, agriculture and other practi-
cal subjects.
Prof. II. G. McGowan, head OF the
horticultural departmentatth the Missis-
sippi Industrial Institute and College,
win serve as director of the normal,
and teachers in attendance who COM
plete the course viii be granted re-
newal of state licenses without ex-
animation.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
SENATOR WILLIAMS
LOSES HIS DAUGHTER

Washington July 8.--Senator Will
liams, Of Mississippi, was called to
Hendersonville, N. c., by the sudden
death of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
r, Boykin, formerly well-known in
congressional circles as Miss Julia
Williams.
Mrs. Boykin, whose home was in
been in bad health and had gone to
Hendersonville in the hope of re-
gaining her strength.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. J r. Watson and lit.
tie daughter, Martha Forrest, went
to Humboldt, Tenn, Sunday having
been called there by the illness of
Mr.. Watson's sister. Mr.. Watson, who
is the local ticket agent for the NJ
and 0. r. R., returned home Monday
night, his family remaining in Tennes
see for few days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Mr.. p. l.. Perkins, of Crawford
was in the city on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Turner and
Miss Trixie Turner, of Mcgowan
Meadow" spent Monday and Tuesday
in the city Never in my lifetime
have / seen better crops in this
county," says Mr.. Turner,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Mrs. D. D. Stephenson and Miss
Annie Stephenson, who have been
spending the past three weeks in
Huntsville, Ala, returned to Colum-
bus Yesterday afternoon and will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. W
Harris the remainder of the month
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
Christian Church Notice.

An important business meeting Of
the members of the Christian church
has been called for next Sunday
morning at II o'clock, and every
member is urged to be present.
Rev W. F. Mott, of Dublin, Ga.
has been called to the Christian
church here, but is not expected to
arrive until next fall.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Mrs. C. K. Rabbie and three
children, of Coden, Ala, Mrs. l.. s.
Fluker and son, Of Livingston, Ala
and Mrs. f. G. Handley and daughter,
also of Livingston, are in the city the
guests of their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs
J. D. Cooper
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11
House Adjourns Until Friday

Washington, July 9.--While the
Senate was engaged with spirited
controversies over wartime prohi-
bition and the telegraph control res
olution, the House today ordered It's
first three day 'gentlemen's agree
ment" recess, adjourning tonight un-
til Friday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

The numerous friends of Mr.. L.
G. Bridgforth, who resides near
Crawford, are glad to learn that he
is convalescent after two weeks ILL
ness in the Mckinley Sanitarium.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

he did not think there was necessity
for the government taking over the
telephone wires but he would mo-
oppose it unless the design was to
'unionize the employees.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Stinson, Of
Greenwood, spent the first Of the
week here, having been called to the
city on account Of the illness of Mrs.
Stinsan's mother. Mrs. j. D. McCul-
Tough.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Miss Martha Lowther, Of Jackson,
who graduated the past session at |.
l. and c.. has been visiting friends
here the past week
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Miss Ella Mosby returned Monday
after pleasant visit Of several weeks
to Washington, d. c., and Virginia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Mr.. F. c. Finley. Of Washington,
D. c., who is we'll known in Colum-
bus is a visitor in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

Messrs G.. w. Hairston and G w.
IIairston Jr. of Crawford, visited
the city yesterday
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-07-11

$3.50 cures Chills and Fever.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22

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For Supervisor.

The undersigned hereby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for member of the Board of SUI
pervisors of Santa Cruz county,
from the Patagonia district, sub
ject to the action of the demo-
cratic party, in the primary cleo
ton, to be held September 10,
OSCAR F. ASHBURN.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
For School Superintendent

The undersigned hereby an
nounces her candidacy for
School Superintendent of San
ia Cruz County, subject to
nomination on the Democratic
ticket at the primary election
to be held September 10, 1918.
JOSEPHINE A. SAXON.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22

A. D. Baver motored down
from Tucson last evening.
S. F. Loughborough of Ell
Paso, is a guest at the Bowman.
D. Mcknight is among Ell
Pasoans in the city.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
For Supervisor.

The undersigned hereby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for the office of supervisor of
Santa Cruz county, Arizona,
from the Patagonia district,
subject to the action of the
Democratic party, in the Pri-
mary election, to be held Sep
tember 10, 1918.
c.. L. NORTHCRAFT.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
FOR SHERIFF.

The undersigned. present in
cumbent, hereby announces that
he will be candidate for renom
ination for the office of Sheriff
of Santa Cruz County, Arizona,
on the Democratic Ticket, at the
primary election, September 10th,
1918.
Nogales, July Sd, 1918.
r. r EARHART
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
For Superior Judge.

The undersigned herby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for Superior Judge of Santa
Cruz County, Arizona, Subject
to nomination by the Demo-
cratic primary election to be
held September 10th.
w. A. O'CONNOR.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
For Supervisor.

The undersigned hereby an
nounces himself as a candidate
for the office of supervisor OF
Santa Cruz county, Arizona,
subject to the action of the
Democratic Party in the Pri-
mary election, to be held Sep
TENDER 10.
JAMES FINLEY,
Camille, July IL, 1918.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
For State Senator.

The undersigned hereby an
6ounces himself as a candidate
for the nomination for State
Senator from Santa Cruz coun-
ty, Arizona, upon the Demo
ratio ticket, at TIE primary cleo
ion next fall.
THOMAS P. THOMPSON.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
Political Announcement.

| hereby announce myself a
candidate for the nomination for
the office of Secretary of State,
ubject to the action of the DEM
tcratic party in the primaries to
he held September. 10, 1918.
HRS FRANCES w. MUNDS.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22

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A. D. Baver motored down
from Tucson last evening.
S. F. Loughborough of Ell
Paso, is a guest at the Bowman.
D. Mcknight is among Ell
Pasoans in the city.
G. R. Fowler of Los Angeles,
is visiting in the city.
Rev. w. F. Beitz of Tucson,
is at the Montezuma.
A. G. ,Urlas is here from Ell
Paso.
George F. Fast motored over
from Douglas yesterday.
F. ]. Turner is stopping at
the Montezur1a.
H. B. Sisk of Dougles, is reg
istered at the Bowman.
F. M. Curtis arrived in the
city from Tucson yesterday.
Fred Thomas is here from
San Francisco enjoying metro
politan border life.
There was a social hop in
Anding Hall at the military
camp last night.
The municipal flag is begin
ming to show the ravages of
time, wind and weather.
One old timer has come for
ward with the prediction that
the rainy season will end the /
middle of September.
E. Furman, a business man OF
Ell Paso is taking in the sights
of the western border metropo-
lis 4xss
Herbert Wood, the new city
clerk and cashier of water de-
sartment picks up the duties of
those two positions like an old
hand.
In police court yesterday
morning a speeder and a man
who thoughtlessly hitched his
flivver to a fire hydrant paid
the usual penalty.
The Woman's Home Mission
Society will meet at the home of
Mrs. J. ]. Chatham, 148 West
Avenue, this afternoon from
$3.50 to 6 o'clock.
Mr.. F. L. Bosch, agent for the
Standard Oil Co., is suffering
from an affliction of his eyes,
and is arranging to go to Tue
son or Phoenix to have them
treated by an oculist.
The finishing touches are be-
ing put on the ten thousand
dollar apartment building be-
ing erected at the corner Of
West Avenue and Bradford
Street by Joe Piskorski.
Mr.. Enrique Mopteverds
VINO came from Hermosillo Mon
day evening to visit with his
family who are sojourning here
with his father, Mr.. Alfredo
Mondeverde, will return to the
g. 1o~.;4o1 4odoxy
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22
The Daily Morning Oasis

Nogales, Arizona, Aug. %, 1918
The daily morning oasis., 1918-08-22

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
in eastern consuming districts.
The Saving at One Mine

Two million tons of P%ocahontas coal
ordinarily shipped $50 miles to Chiea-
go will be replied by Illinois product,
hauled 32I miles, saving 100000 ear
miles, the equivalent of 2S5,000 car
days.
In the aggregate, bituminous pro-
duction normally 100000 900 tons, will
be increased five per cent, the fuel
administration estimates, by providing
more car utility.
Necessity of moving greater amounts
of coal by water to New England has
led the shipping board, the railroad
administration and fuel administration
to cooperate in devising relief,
Special efforts to keep production
at top speed throughout the summer,
will be made.
"Early buying Of next winters sup
ply of coal throughout the country is
considered Imperative" the fuel adj
states.
fEConsumers must fill their bins dur.
ing the summer and keep mines run
ming every day if serious coal short
age is to be avoided next winter"
. Permits have been issued allowing
coal operators to export into Canada
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
Idaho Sill Rounds Up
Undesirable Element

Spokane, Wash, Mar. 22.-Federal
troops who have been assisting in con
trolling the /. w. w. situation in nor
thern Idaho reached Fort Wright today
and the work at st. Maries and vicinity
is being carried on by Idaho home
guardsmen and deputy sheriffs. The
roundup of suspects continues, and by
Saturday, it is believed the examination
Of every man in the district viii have
been made.
Eighty six men are under arrest at st.
Maries and confined in the jail and a
large brick building. The majority will
be charged with criminal sy~ndicalism.
An ordinance penalizing owners Of
buildings renting them to such organ
i%zations as the l. w. w. will be intro
duced in the Spokane city council soon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
Holland Is Angry
Over Ship Seizure

Rotterdam, Mar. 22.-In the absence
of the text Of rPseiendm etaoinshrdu
of the text of President Wilson s proc
lamation directing the seizure of Dutch
shipping in American harbors, crowds
gathered Thursday around bulletin
boards to read Of the action. Mingled
anger and bewilderment were evident
among the watchers.
Speaking of the seizure, the Nieuw
Rotterdamsche Courant says:
"The American government has sciz-
ed another's goods. The action is a
stain on the United States history that
will be uneffaceable for decades. The
Dutch will bear the blow with dignity,
which is the small eountry's best an
swer to the big power for %grieyous in
iurv.D
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
SURPRISED BECAUSE
CONTINUED from page one)

is yet too early to be certain of just
what the Teuton proposes while the
British counter attacks may prove ex-
tremely costly for him.
And there were those who believed
that the smash may be a tactical cur
tain screening a blow elsewhere. Some
officers still hold the view that GER
many intends a drive in Italy or Ma
cedonia and that the present movement
is a feint to cover the other operations
and to make it difficult to shift all
reserves.
But the predominant thought here
in the light of first accounts Of the
struggle was that Germany is making
the great gamble in the west. That she
intends to be prodigal of her human
cannon fodder gathered for use of
lmassed formations First reports indi-
cate that the Germans wasted many
men in the start of the assault and
all past experience |shows that the
massed attack is the costliest form OF
warfare.
Penetration of the British lines be-
tween Cambria and Lafere was I'm.
doubtedly accomplished only with ex-
pensive Teuton casualties and when
the British reform for the counter
move, the Germans may be driven
back, losing all and more than they
gained.
If casualties comparable to those in
the Verdun drive can be inflicted on
the Germans, then will his drive fail,
according to officials. Germany might
not stand for the shock of a great loss
like that of Verdun.
German Plans Unknown
That American troops were over
looked in the start of the offensive,
came rather as a surprise here. But
that the German may still test them
out on the theory that new troops do
not Withstand the shock as well as sea
soned soldiers, is possible.
The direction and nature of the ma
Ijor attack is still undeveloped, The
British may have to stand the brunt
and the Germans may seek to break in
the Cambria salient to relieve the con-
gestion on their communication lines
i'm the rear This congestion is such
that military men say an offensive
cannot succeed while it exists.
1t is too soon to determine wheth-
er the German plans a series Of local
attacks OF a hammering blow like that
which failed at Verdun before the val
or of the French. The local attack
would permit of Italian or Macedonian
operations at the same time, it is held
here, for the Russian debaele has
freed a large number of Teuton sol
diers to reinforce the west front and
for use elsewhere.
The allied disposition of forces ap-
Iparently planned some time ago fol-
defense with the chance for QUICK
smashing counter actions That the
blow was directed against the British
contained a partial element of sur
prise, but it is said confidently here
that the allies are ready and will give
more than they take.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
Coast Launched First
of Each Type of Ship

Los Angeles, Cal, Mar. 22.-First
to launch a steel ship, a wooden ship
and a concrete ship, the Pacific coast
is doing its full share toward winning
the var by pressing the shipping pro-
gram to the maximum productivity,
Meyer Bloomfield Of Boston, head Of
the industrial service department of
the emergency fleet corporation, deelar-
ed here today.
Bloomfield is here on a tour of in.
spection of shipbuilding yards and har-
bors.
Bloomfield stated present indications
promise the governments shipbuilding
program viii be a complete success. At
least 1900 vessels with a capacity Of
5000, 900 tons will be in the water by
the end Of 1919, he believes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22

committee with the war council. Pres
sure from the folks back home is being
exerted to send commissioned men of
draft G into field service unless they
are filling posts for which older men
could not be found or in which they
are unusually qualified. President Viii
son and committee members have dis
cussed the matter but reached no con-
%clusion.
The salaries of the "swivel chair
corps" amount to $1s0,000,000 annually
the members are pointing out.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
Congress To Go After
Swivel Chair Warriors

Washington, Mar. 22.-Congress is on
the verge Of an eruption over the grant
ing of commissions to "swivel chair
warriors"
In the house especially, members are
openly threatening to demand action
when the next military bill comes up
unless the war department heads
f'elean house" in the meantime.
The whole question was to be frank
" threshed out today at the weekly
conference Of the house military affairs
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22

during April, May and June. G. A.
MacGrath, fuel controller for Canada,
has been granted tonnage by the fuel
administration with which to move
coal from the states during the next
three months.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
GARFIELD PLANS
lContinued nom page onel

coal fields. whence coal could be OBJ
tanned with far less tax upon the trans
p~ortation energies OF the country
Patriotic cooperation of consumers
is asked by DR.. Garfield. Over five
million tons of eastern coal, which has
in the past been hauled west Will stay
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
WHAT SORT OF A DEAL HAS YOUR DENTIST
GIVEN YOU?

Did any of the tooth-tappers of your acquaintance
ever look into your mouth without charging you
for the privilege?
Did any of 'em ever tell you what was wrong with
your molars and instruct you about your dental
apparatus without slapping a generous charge on
the bill.
Did any Of them do anything so unbusinesslike as to
make out first a carefully itemized estimate for
you, showing just what work to be done on each
tooth and showing the cost of material and labor
required on each?
Did any of the professional practitioners in your ex-.
p~erience ever act as if he was a business man, sell
ing dentistry, or did he go at you as if you were
an easy mark, to be kept in ignorance and then
charged any old thing, just because you didn't
know better?
Did any dental office, visited by you, select a special
list to do the particular work you required, or did
the same man try to give you an equally good job
whether it was plate work or crown work by
filling or any Of the six or seven branches of
dentistry?
Did any of the tusk-trimmers give you work that
was guaranteed and repeatedly proved both
painless and harmless?
Did you always succeed in getting the best materials
in the market at the lowest possible price to you,
or did you just pay whatever the wise-looking
dento-brigand told you to pay as he showed his
professional pistol up under your chin?
Did any of the cuspid-cutters bother to see whether
you kept your teeth in good condition and make
you drop around once every six months to have
your jaws given the once over free Of charge?
ONLY AN OUTLAW FROM The DENTAL TRUST
DOES THIS
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A PAINLESS PARKER, DENTIST
Hours 8 to g.. Closed Sundays
i STATE AND COMMERCIAL SITS.
SALEM, OREGON.
Nineteen Offices located as follows: San
IL Francisco ~, Oakland, Stockton, San
- Diego, Santa Cruz, Los Angeles, Fres-
III M no, Bakersfield, Sacramento and San
Jose, Calf; Portland, Salem and Eu
gene, Ore; Tacoma and Beningham,
SS1 Wash; Brooklyn, N. z. ~; New
| York City, n. Y.
.APTM JOURNAL WANT ADS BRING YOU RESULTS
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22
TO RAISE POSTAL SALARIES

Washington, Mar. 22.-The house this
afternoon voted for an increase in the
salaries of all postal employees ranging
from five to % per cent. The vote was
1873 to ~.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-03-22

It is quite the thing to do now to
go into a candy store for a square meal.
And if you want a box / candy the
cigar store will accommodate you.