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New-York tribune., 1918-03-02
Ship Shortage
Of Allies Put at
7,435. 1874 Tons
I .SD6clu7 CoyYes DOndence

CHICAGO. March IA warning
'hat the shortage of shipping IS much
more acute than the public has real
ed and that all the energy Of the ma
ION must brought to meet it was is
sued yesterday by the National Com
nitttee OF Patriotic Societies.
That organization announced that it
mad brought together all the available
statistics on the shipping situation
something not before attempted in a
public way. These figures have been
analyzed, and the result is made the
basis for sounding an appeal to the
public to back an immense programme
Of Vessel construction
The present acute shortage" the
organization holds, is at least 7,435 1874
cross tons almost 1900 vessels Of
.o00 gross tons each.
Problem OF Subtraction
hat figure is obtained by the proc
ess Of taking the amount Of shipping
ayailabIe to the United States and its
.sIlies at the beginning of the war, add
NJ to il the tonnage built or other
vise made available since then, and
embracing from the sum Of these two
lens the losses from submarines and
pther causes during the same period.
his method shows that the total
tonnagc usable by the United States
md It's allies to-day is 4,435 ,894 gross
ions less than il was in the fall Of
1911. TO this shortage the committee
~ddS @,ODO,VOO tons AZ the minimum
necessary FOR the United States 10
transport and maintain 10000 men.
representing its fighting force and the
"fTanizations necessary % support
hem N the war zone.
Authoritative estimates are that
1000 tons win be thn maximum Of
building 10 be expected from Great
Eritain ~ 1913, and revised predic-
'.o1a are that the United Stateg may
exceed 100000 tons this year.
ih4s GlYcs 4 probable additional ton
aa9e III 100000 grozs tons.
bEt, 4ays the ~arninH. the destruc
sinG II veeacis during the first year Of
trrcstrjcted submarine warfare wag
,@t"een 5000 500 and 100000 tons.
What Figures Show
9he statistics follow:
jcsnaYe in 1914 and fuhscoucnt ad
Gifions all figures IN qross fong).
World's shipping (excepE German
anf Ao1frian) august J, l9l4. 12.574,-
additional ehips built:
~ ta,ted Kin1flon3 ........ 454y45
fhp2Dgt-DrearnberJ Cthcr
eDsn,rien ezcept rrrhnany
snd A.utsia ,.......-., f2G.10o
ft5. iinfoH H,ates ............. m $50
British Enogsre. ............ G7z.G11
Cti.ex e1untfieg eNcsUt Lex.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-02
Lack Of Material Nav
Delay Ships, Says Bowles

many and Austria ....... 35l,245
l'lb-tnitCd States .............. $50 239
British Empire. ............ 6l9,336
Other c0un res except Ger
many and Austria ....... 6q0.4lS
I9l1- United States .......... 90l.22S
British Empire ............ .l63,4,4
Other countries except Ger-
many and Austria zap
proximatciy) .......... 900. 900
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. So .Ooa
vessels available for of Al
In North America 49,. s25, 900
in South America and
$4,000
Total additional ships available 1896 ,O0S
Total OF tonnage Of 1914. plus SUBJ
scquent additions 49,. so. .070.540
LOSSES SINCE 1914
From August t. 1914 to December
81, l9lD
Losses due TO ordinary
wear and tear and
Losses of Allies. due
to mines and subma-
rincs .:..............- S.9O0,1lo
Loss of Norway. due to
mines and submarines i. .03l,77S
Losses Of other neutrais
due 70 mines and sub
marines ............ 100000
-l1. .o3t ,S91
Balancc-Actual tonnage now
available .....-.............,... -SS.l3Sb45
New-York tribune., 1918-03-02

Baancc-Actual tonnage now
available Observation-Disclosures. .SS. 13S 643
New-York tribune., 1918-03-02

Germany has decided to POSTPONE
collecting that S4,000,000 900 from Rus
sia. A Wall Street man suggested yes
terday that the Kaiser is probably
waiting until after She war. when, to
meet the indemnify demanded by the
Allies, he will draw q draft on the
Russian indemnity.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-02

LONDON, March 1.-The shipping
problem has suddenly loomed larger
than ever.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
SAMMIES TAKE
PART IN FIGHT
Deliver Hard Blow Against
Germans on Aisne-
Marine Front.

| With the Am erican
Army in France, June 5.
THE most savage fight.
ing that the Americans
have yet taken part in
since their arrival in
France took place at
Neuilly wood, north OF
Chateau Thiery, on the
Aisne-Marne battle front.
In this gently undulating
wood the Americans de-
livered a brilliant counter
attack against the Ger
mans, engaging the ene-
mics in fighting hand-to-
hand amidst the tangled
piles of stumps that had
been uprooted by the ar
tillery fire.
The Americans swept
the Germans back from
the northern fringe the
wood and here proved
themselves adept with
the bayonet.
Charging into the gray
ranks of the boches the
Americans broke up first
one group and then an.
other, needless Of the
machine gun fire direct
ed against them.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
WILKERSON GETS
TAR AND FEATHERS

Vicksburg, Miss. June5-Declar-
ing that he was German sympa-
thizer and eagerly awaits the day
when the German forces will invade
this country, which he is alleged to
have declared would surely happen
within two or three years, W. M.
Wilkerson, who stated to the author
tiles that he was a native Of Missis-
sippi, was arrested, placed in jal and
afterwards treated to a coat of tar
and feathers by citizens of Delhi,
La, according to reports reaching
this city yesterday.
Wilkerson was taken from V.
s. & p. passenger train, while en-
route from this city to Monroe, La,
Monday at the instance Of passengers
who over heard his remarks. He was
placed in the city Jail, charged with
disloyal utterances.
About midnight body of citizens
proceeded quietely to the Jail, broke
down the door and completed the
job of teaching the prisoner a lesson
in patritism. Interference on the
part of the authorities, in all probably
prevented further bodily harm, anc
| as imediwately transferred to the
the county Jail at Rayille.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
ANNUAL ENGAGEMENT
TO LAST THROUGH
FIVE DAYS.
A FINE PROGRAM
Advance Sale Of Season
Tickets Not Yet Equal
TO Guarantee.

The Redpath Chautanqua will open
its annual engagement IN Columbus
next Saturday, remaining here five
days, and while the advance sale
has been fairly satisfactory, u has
not been sufficiently large 10 make
good the guarantee. The company
was guaranteed $500 while up to
yesterday afternoon the amount
realized from the sale Of season tick
cts was only s5l5.
The Chautauqua will open Satur-
day afternoon, when the Fairchild
Ladies' Quartet will appear in a mus
ical program, and the afternoon will
also witness the organization of the
childrens work for the week.
The feature Of the program Sat
urday evening will be an address by
Lieutenant Ncklcs Of the British
army. Lieut.. Niekles served for some
time on the Western front as an
srtilleryman and won distinction by
his gallant conduct.
There will be two entertainments
each day while the Chautauqua is in
Columbus, the afternoon program
starting at 4;30 and the evening
program at $3.50 p. m.
Season tickets are now on sale
the prices being So for adults and
" for children. In addition to the
cost of the tickets the purchaser must
pay the war tax, which is 10 per cent
the cost of the ticket.
Arrangements have been made to
accommodate the eolored people, and
eats will be reserved for them at
each entertainment.
The full program for the engage
ment appears elsewhere in this issue
Of the Commercial.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
MR.. 7. F. BURLESON
CALLED BY DEATH

After having been in bad health
for quite long time, Mr.. I. F. Bur
Lesson died at his home, 1904 South
Third avenue at an cary hour Tuesdey
morning. His death resulted from
Brights disease, and while this NAL
ady had had hold on him for sew
eral months he had been confined TO
his bed only few weeks
Mr.. Burleson had for a number of
years conducted barber shop in the
Hatch building on Main street, and
was one Of the best known residents
of the city. He possessed numer-
Gus friends who join the Commercial
in extending sympathy to members of
the family in their bereavement.
Mr.. Burleson was about 48 years
old and is survived by his widow and
brother, Mr.. Jesse Burleson, who
was associated with him in the own
ership of the barber shop.
Funeral services were held at the
family home at 1890 o'clock yester-
day morning, having been conducted
by Rev. j. A. Lee pastor of the
Second Baptit church, and interment
in Friendship cemetery followed,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
WOW. MONUMENTS
ARE TO BE UNVEILED
Elaborate Ceremonies to
be Held at Friendship
Cemetery Sunday.

Plans for the Woodmen of the
World Cnveiling ceremonies fol-
next Sunday afternoon are being
perfected. Judge Tom Lamb ol
Eupora will be the orator. Sover.
eign Lamb was a delegate to the
last Sovereign Camp, and ranl S
as ore Of the best speakers in the
state, and is sure to give his hear
ers a rare oratorlcal treat.
Miss Juanita Gardner has con-
sented to deliver the poem. oh.
Why Should the Spirit of Mortal
Be Proud" The o chestra of the
Princess theatre will furnish the
music. In the parade the Camps
new Service flag, showing more
than two score members in the
service Of their country, will be
used along with "Old Glory" and
the camp banner.
Monuments to the memory of
the following deceased Sover-
ere igns will be unveiled: w. C.
Gunter, L. S. Donnelt, S. Harris
Geo. H. Ezell and j. j. Ellis.
Sovereign j. T. Searcy is chair
man of the Auto committee: and
requests all members owning cars
to lend their aid in transporting
The members to the cemetery
gate, where the proct ssion will
oe formed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
WANT A MODERN
HOTEL AT ARTESIA

Artesis is a junction point at which
he Montgomery division and the
Starkville branch connect with the
main line Of the Mobile and Ohio
railroad, and hundreds of passengers
change cars there daily. The fact
that the Industrial Institute and Col
lege is located in Columbus and the
and M. College in Starkville serves
to materially increase traffic, and
when trains are delayed passengers
are frequently forced to sleep in the
station at night because hotel ac.
comodations are unobtainable.
1t is said that in the event the
Union News Company declines to
erect hotel citizens Of Artesia will
nndeavor to organize a stock com
pany for the purpose Of undertaking
the project.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
POPULAR OFFICER
ANSWERS SUMMONS

Mr.. John C. Morehead, popular
memberof the police force, died at
his home, corner South Ninth ave-
nue. and Sixth streets, about 80
o'clock Wednesday morning, his death
having resulted from complication
of ailments and having followed an
illness of several weeks duration.
Mr.. Morehead had served in pub
lie position for number of years
past, having been connected with the
sheriff's office before becoming a
member Of the police force, and was
well and favorably known not only
in Columbus but throughout Lowndes
county. He was a most efficient
officer and enjoyed to the fullest ex-
tent the confidence and esteem of all
who were associated with him.
Deceased, who was about AZ years
old is survived by his widow, his fla.
ther, Mr. ]. J. Morehead, four sis.
ters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held at the
First Methodist church at O'Clock
Yesterday evening, having been con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. S. L. Pope
and having been followed by inter
ment in Friendship cemetery.
The following members of the po
lice force acted as pail bearers: OF
ficers John A. Morton, M. F. Cook
A. Y. Glover. w. I. Sisson, J. A
Hudson end J. d. Lawrence.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
LOWRY CHANDLER CLAIMS
DAMAGES FOR FALSE
IMPRISONMENT.
TRUSTEES NAMED
Site Penitentisry Officials Co
defendants with Sheriff in
Suit. 4

Alleging false imprisonment, Lowry
Chandler Of Crawford, has filed suit
against Hon. John B. Williams, sher-
If Of Lowndes county, and Messrs.
Stone, Thames and Montgomery, who
constitute the board Of trustees Of
the Mississippi penitentiary, for dam
ages in the sum of $4,000.
The suit results from the alleged
wrongful arrest and reincarceration
of Chandler after he had been parol-
ed from the state penitentiary
Several years ago he shot negro
woman in Crawford, and after hav-
ing been paroled by the governor re-
turned to his home town. Soon after
his return he was rearrested by
Sheriff Williams, the arrest having
been made at the request of officials
of the town of Crawford. These
officials claimed that Chandler had,
by disturbing the peace of the COM
munity, broken his parole, and in a
telephone conversations with the
sheriff requested him to hasten to
Crawford a..I take the recalc:trant
man into custody.
The suit was filed in the circuit
court of Kinds county, and Sheriff
Williams has gone to Jackson for the
purpose Of comforting with the pen
itentiary trustees and formulating
plans to defend the action. l.. c.
Hullon, Jackson lawyer, who fill
ed the suit is said to be related
to Chandler.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
MEETING AT FIRST
CHURCH OF CHRIST

There will be meeting at the
First Church Of Christ at 8 o'clock
tonight, at which time several speak
ers who are interested in religious
work in connection with the war will
deliver addresses.
The principal speakers at the meet
ing will be State Evangelist Fergu-
son of vicksburg, and addresses will
also be delivered by Mr.. Dent of
Amory, district chairman Of Men
and Millions Movement" Mrs. J. A.
Safely of Rome, Miss, state chair
man of the Christian Women's
Board of Missions; Miss O'Bannon
Of Greenville, state secretary, and
Miss Grace Gilbert of Nettleton, dis
trict secretary Of the same organ.
ization.
All of the speakers are prominent
ia The work ia which they are en
gagged, and the meeting. 10 which
the public cordially invited, prom
ises to be most interesting one.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
.The Eagles Eye" A Timely Up 10
The Minute Serial at Princess
~~ Tomorrow.

The Eagles Eye" masterpiece Oh
serial form written and supervised
py the best informed man in Amer
.ca, William ]. Flynn, former Chlet
of the Secret Service, is the attrac-
don at the Princess starting Friday
7th.
1t abounds in startling revelations
of facts how the Imperial German
Government Spies, plotted to create a
reign of terror in America, there was
nothing to low or dastardly for them
to do, they planned the blowing up
of hotel Asonia, in New York, the
night Of the Nacval ball in 1915.
They planned the torpedo g of the
Atlantic Fleet, while on review be-
fore President Wilson, in New York
Harbor. They were instructed to
cripple American labor, and Indus
TRY.
And a multitude of similar out
RACES against American neutrality
with which they were trying to scare
America
All the characters are portrayed
true to life, by some Of the most
finished actors Of the American
stage. 1t is more than amusement, Il
is clear concise portrayal of facts
from which you can understand much
| that has been a mystery to you
The usual hours of starting will
be observed, the admission will be
and 10 cents each Friday
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
ALBERT SHACkELFORD on
THIS CITY ON BOARD
ToRPEDoED SHIP.
NOT BELIEVED LOST
His Name Does Not Appear In
Published Lis, Of Those who
Are Missing.

Mr.. Albert shacksIford, a Co
lumbus boy was on board the,
transport President Lincoln, whict
was recently torpedoed forty miles
OF the coast Of England by a Ger
man submarine. 10 Is not be.
lieved, however, that he lost his III,
as the published list Of those who
are missing does not include hie
name.
Mr.. Shackleford. who is the sor
Of Mr.. and MrsA J. w ShsekleI
ford, enlisted about two years ago
and had been promoted severa
times for gallantry. For some tim,
prior to his enlistment he had beer
employed at the plant of the Colum
bus Railway, Light and Power Com,
pany.
Mr.. Shackleford had been a mem.
Der Of the crew Of the President
Lincoln some time and had been max.
ing regular trips across the ocean
ever since the transport began carry
ing troops to France. He is the
second Columbian to be In a marine
disaster within the past few months
George W. Barrow Of this city. hav-
ing been member Of the crew of the
Inflated collier Cyclops. which has
been missing since March and FOR
which the Navy Department has thus
far searched In vain.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
THIS DATE FIXED FOR TIE
EXECUTION OF ERNEST
sPRUILL.
VERDICT AFFIRMED
Alabama Supreme Court Rem
ders d ecision which Seals
Fate of Condemned Negro.

Ernest spruill, the negro who more
than year ago killed Mr.. George
Lawrence, a prominent young farmer
residing near McBee, Ala, is to hang
Friday, july. IL, the supreme court
Of the state Of Alabama having con-
fined the verdict of guilty which was
returned by the jury when the negro
was tried in the circuit court for
Pickenc county at Carrolton last No
ember.
Mr.. Lawrence lived just across the
Pickens county line about IL miles
northeast of Columbus, and was well
known here. The killing melted
widespread Indignation, not only on
account of the popularity Of the
young farmer but because it was also
responsible for the death of his Wild
ow,who committed suicide soon after
her husband was slain. Mrs. Law
renee was so overcome with sorrow as
the result of the untimely death of
her consort that she refused to be
comforted, and after having suffered
the most intense mental anguish for
several weeks decided to end her life.
She came to Columbus and after
having registered at local hotel
went to the room assigned her and
swallowed lethal dose. She was
rushed to local hospital, but all ef-
forts to save her life proved futile,
death having soon put an end not only
to her mental agony but to the ply
sical suffering which followed her
action in swallowing the poison.
Immediately after the murder was
committed a posse of indignant citi-
zens set out after Spruill and spent
several days chasing him through the
hills of Pickens county. but failed to
catch him. 1t was afterwards learn
ed that he was in Cincinnati, O., his
presence there having been detected
by officers in Meridian through the
interrogation of letter which he sent
to friend there to be mailed to a
sweetheart at his old home.
w. F. Fitzpatrick, sheriff of Pickens
county, placed him self in communi-
clifton with officials in Cincinnati
and Spruill was arrested. He was
taken to Tuscaloosa where he remain
ed until carried to Carrolton for trial
He was convicted by the jury, anc
now the supreme court has confirmed
the verdict of the lower tribunal
having fixed July IL as the date OF
! execution. 9H
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
REGISTRATION IS
UNDER ESTIMATE
Number of Young Men
For Military Duty I'm
der Expectations.

Yesterday was the day for all
young men who have reached the
age of 2l since June 5. 1917, thus
becoming eligible for military
duty under the provisions of the
draft law, to register, and ll2
local youths were enrolled at the
office of the Lowndes county ex-
emption board.
The number was smaller than
anticipated, Prof. S. M. Nash, sec
retary of the board, having esti-
mated that between 1870 and 200
would register. This estimate
was based on population figures,
and is believed to have been cor
rect. There is no way to deter
mine why the registration fell be-
low the estimate, but it is possl-
bic that some of the eligibles were
ignorant of The fact that Provost
Marshal General Crowder had
Issued an order requiring them to
register.
The registration books were
open at the office of the local
exemption boar d in the Columbus
Ina ional Bank building from Z
O'Clock yesterday morning until
| 9 0 clock last night, and Prof.
Ma. h was assisted in The work OF
Registering eigibles by Messrs.
J. S. Marx, Homer Fitzpatrick and
Frank Ellis.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
Road Map Of County.

Mr.. C. l.. Wood has recently drawn
road may of the county which is
complete in every respect, showing
roads completed, those graded and
graveled, those graded in ordinary
way and those which are soon to be
improved through the agency of mon
ey obtained by the issuance of bonds
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

The members of the First Baptist
Sunday school will enjoy a picnic to-
day on the Westmoreland place sew
eral miles southwest Of Columbus on
the Jackson Highway. Those who
will take part in the occasion are ask.
ed to have automobiles and baskets at
the church this morning at 8 o'slock
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

The need for modern and eommo-
dious hotel at Artesia, Miss, has be-
come so urgent that citizens of the
town are circulating a petition re-
questing the Union News Company,
which now operates a lunch stand
there, to undertake the erection of
building of this character.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
RED CROSS SHIPMENT.

Another large shipment Of finished
products has recently been sent by
the local Red Cross chapter to the
headquarters of the Gulf States di-
vision in New Orleans. The shipment
included $50 bed sheets, 35 suits of
pajamas, 80 tray covers, 80 napkins
and sos surgical dressings.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
Mr.. ]. D. shackleford. who {.

Mr., j. d. Shackleford, who for
some time past has been in charge Of
the Laurel Branch of Armour and
Company, has been transferred back
to Columbus to succeed Mr.. Pope
Reeves, who is now at Camp Pike,
and who was formerly in charge Of
he branch office here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr.. Robert Jacob, a graduate of
the University of Mississippi, has re-
tuened to Columbus. Mr.. Jacobs
many friends are glad to see him able
to be out after serious operation.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mrs. Tony Butera, Miss Ella Mosby
and Miss Sarah FAINT leave tomorrow
for Washington and other eastern
cities where they 90 to spend some
time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs NJ. G. Englebert
and little daughter were called to
Tuscaloosa yesterday on account of
the illness of Mr.. Englebert's father,
Mr.. ]. 7. Englebert.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr. Louis Hirshman left the first
of the week for st. Louis and Chica-
go, where he goes to purchase stock
for the firm Of II. Hirshman. Mrs.
Hirshman and little daughter, Helen.
ting relatives in Memphis.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06
All Day Singing June %.

There will be an all day singing
at Mt. Vernon on the fourth Sunday
in the month. Dinner will be served
on the grounds. The public is in
vited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr.. Gaius Whitfield has returned
20 Dsmopolis, Ala, after spending
several days at his plantation near
Artesia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mrs. John Stnson left Wednesday
for Houston, Texas, where she goes
to visit her son, Mr.. John Stinson,
who is in camp there. After spend
ing several weeks there she will go
to Chicago, where she will take a
special course in mathematics. She
was accompanied by Miss Annie Pey-
ton Stinson.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Leigh have
received telegram from their son,
Mr.. Jim Leigh. stating that he has
arrived safely abroad.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr.. Walter Locke, who is now re-
siding at Sheffield, Ala, has been
spending the past several days here
with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Lieut.. Arthur Halbert, Of Camp
Beauregard, La, has been spending
the past several days here with his
sisters.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr.. John Jacob. who has been at
tending Bell Buckle, has returned to
the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-06

Mr.. W. s. Turner, of Mcgowan
Meadow, was visiting in the city yes
terday.