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The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
TILLMAN GOES
TOHIS REWARD

Washington. July s. Benz. r,
Tillman, senior senator from
South Carolina and chairman Of
the senate naval affairs commit
tee, died at his home here at 4:20
this morning following stroke
of paralysis sus aimed late lest
week. All Of The members OF
the senator's family were at his
bedside when the end came. as
his death has been expected ever
since his first seizure.
There were many deep express
sions of regret in official circles
over the passing on Of Senator
TilIman. Despite the fact that he
has not been in good health for
several years he has worked hard
and has seldom been away from
the senate chamber. II was due
to his insistance that the navy
was increased previous to the
entrance of the United States int
the war and he has been Secre-
tary Daniels spokesman on tie
floor.
President Wilson expressed
deep regret over the death OF the
senator ard sent personal con-
dolences to The family.
Funeral arranQ emtnts have moi
been made.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
Barnes-Smith.
been made

Mr.. w d. Barnes, who some time
ago accepted a responsible positio
office of the Ford Sales and Service
Service Station in this city, was ma
ried Monday afternoon in Jac'
son, his former home, to Miss Eliza
beth Mary Smith, of lnsmore, Miss
The wedding, which was solemnized
at st. Andrews Episcopal church, wa
performed by Rev. William Merce
Greene. The happy couple arriyc
in the city Tuesday and will be dom
inciled at the home of Mrs. Georg
H. Ezell, on College street
The bride is a pretty and attrac
tive young lady, being a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Smith, in ms
more. Mr.. Barnes has made many
friends since coming to Columbus e
reside and they all join the CONNER
cial in extending congratulationg anC
best wishes.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
HONOR PASTOR;
HOLD FLAG SERVICE
BAPTISTS PRESENT GIFTS tt
REV. T. l.. HOLCOMB ON
EVE OF HIS DEPARTURE.

A flag service will be held at the
First Baptist church at II O'Clock
next Sunday morning for the purpose
of honoring the 38 members of the
congregation who have joined the
colors since the United States enter
ed war against Germany. There will
be an address by Hon. H. l.. Whit
field, president of the Industrial In
stitute and College, and the program
will also embrace other interestin.
features.
A farewell service was held at tn
church Sunday night in honor of Re-
7. L. Holcomb, who recently resigned
as pastor in order to take up work :
~. M. c. A. secretary on the French
battle front. The service was eX,
ceedingly. beautiful, and the hig'
esteem in which Mr.. Holcomb is helt
| by members of the church foun
concrete demonstration in the pre-
sentation to him of two handsom
presents. One Of these was chec
| for 500, which was presented to hir
on behalf of the congregation b
Hon. James T. Harrison, and tn
other a valuable wrist watch, whicl
was presented on behalf of the Men
Baraca class by Mr.. V. B. lines.
In his farewell sermon Mr.. Hol
comb briefly reviewed his local pas
torate and made a strong appeal t
the congregation, especially tn
young men, to "stand by the work,
having declared that the time for mer
of this type to become active churcl
workers was now at hand
Mr. Holcomb and his family lef
yesterday for Durant, where Mr.
Holcomb and the children viii r
main with relatives while the minis
ter is abroad Mr.. Holcomb vii
leave Durant for New York tomor
row, and expects to sail for Franc
at an early date.
For some time past city official
have been endeavoring to induce Of
ficials of the Mobile and Ohio rail
road to construct subway at tn
point where the railroad tracks eros
South Fourth street, and M. f, Nick
els, of the railroad engineering de
partment was recently here in con
sultation with Mayor McClanahan an
Councilman-elect j. B. Love regard
ing the matter The railroad com
pany will have survey and an est
mate of the cost made and will the
determine whether or not TO under
take the work.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
WILL CLOSE EARLY
SATURDAY NIGHTS
LOCAL MERCHANTS AGREE TO
CLOSE THEIR STORES AT
10 O'CLOCK.

Late hours for clerks viii soon be
thing Of the past in Columbus, az
local merchants, who in summer close
promptly at p. m. except on Satur
day nights have agreed to close at
10 O'Clock on these nights Nearly
all the merchants in the uptown dis
trict have already signed the agree
ment, which becomes effective next
Saturday night.
The following merchants have
signed the agreement.
Kaufman Brothers, two stores; W
C. Beard. Columbus Clothing Co.
Smith Grocery c., Phillips Bros. :
Burris, J. c. Hakkleman 4 Son, j.
|. Thweatt, Spann Bros, A. l.. LollaF
H. Hirshman, Louis RosenZweig
Co, Robertson & Co., Columbr
Hardware and Furniture Co.. Banks
Hardware CO., Donoghue Dee 4 CO.,
Carl Tesch, The Broken Dollar Storo
Simon Loeb 4 Bro. R. f. Leigh
Harris Hardware Co. w E. Pope,
Jr.. J. A. Lipsey, F. W, Woolworth
& Co., s. B. Schwab, Kerhy 4 Wake
field. Mike Kerhy, Gunter Pros.
Loeb's Variety Store, NJ Runciman
NJ. Krone, " M. Higgins, +. T. Hig
gins, The Steen Co.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
l,Ol9,ll5 AMERICANS
ARE NOW IN FRANCE
PRESIDENT MAKES PUBLIC LET
TER RECEIVED FROM SEC
RETARY OF WAR BAKER.

Washington, July 3.--Americar
troops sent overseas numbered l.,
019,l15 on July /. OF this numbe
100000 are fighting troops.
This was made known tonight
President Wilson, who gave the pu'
lie letter from Secretary Baker dis
closing record of achievement
which the president said mus
cause universal satisfaction" anc
which will give additional zest t
our national celebration of tn
Fourth of July"
The first -noncombatants
left American shores on May 8, 1911
General Pershing followed ~ day
later and at the end of the mort
l7l8 men had started for the battle
fields of France. June saw thi
number increased by 12,261, anc
thereafter khaki clad CRUSADERS
from the western republic flowe'
overseas in a steady stream until up
wards Of 100000 had departed wher
the great German thrust began las
March.
Shortly before the announcement
was made the House appropriation
committee made public testimony be
fore that body in connection with tn
army budget. In il Gen. r. F
Wood, acting quartermaster geners
of the army, disclosed the fact tina
by Jan. / the United States will hav
in uniform an army Of 100000
men.
President Wilson'S determination
to meet Germany's supreme effort
with the utmost of Americans avai
able man power to assist the despef
abSly iehiotlilB ITtilCH anu bTfLlS
armies is sharply reflected in tn
movement of troops during the las
three months. The March sailings 0
1881 we're increased in April 4
l17212. May saw another 244,34I
men embark and last month 276,37.
were sent away, making a total for tn
three months of 637,929 Tn
Secretary Baker said later, put u
troop movement ahead Of the orr
nal program.
Substantially 30 divisions are rt
in France, ready to meet whatev
move the German staff has in
aration. Some of these diyirc
already have been formed into g
first field army, under Mai. &c,
Liggett, others are holding trene
sectors at important points along Il
battle line, and still Others ha,
been broken up and brigaded wi.
the French and British troops. An
20 when the German thrust come
the Americans will be called upon I
play no small part in meeting it.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
SEEMS LIKELY THAT UNCLE
SAM WILL. ASSUME
CONTROL.
TO RUSH MEASURE
Immediate Action Said to be
Necessary in Order to Pre-
vent Strike.

Washington, July 3.-Government 8.
control and operation Of the nations
telegraph and telephone systems has
been recommended to congress by
President Wilson.
In the face of an impending strike
of union operators employed by the
Western Union company, an effort
be made to put through, before the
recess of congress this week, pending
legislation empowering the president
to take over these systems.
The presidents views were com
municated in brief note indorsing
the legislation, but making no refer
ence to the strike of Western Union
operators, called for July 8 by the
Commercial Telegraphers' union after
the Western Union had refused to
abide by rulings of the war labor
board on the discharge of union op-
orators.
Letters of approval also were sen
by Secretaries Daniels and Baker and
Postmaster General Burleson, whose
opinions had been sought by the com
mittee.
A resolution authorizing the presi-
dent to take over the i;res probably
will be reported favorably in th'
house this afternoon.
immediately upon receipt of the
presidents letter The House coramltl
tee arranged to report the resolution
to the house with view to its pass
age before the recess, which is plann-
ed for this week.
1t is understood that the presiden'
has not concluded definitely to take
over the telegraphs and telephone
as soon as the power is given. He
probably will await the result of the
strike of Western Union operators
called for July 8 by the Commercial
Telegraphers' union, because the
Western Union refused to abide b.
ruling of the war labor board an
continued to discharge union opera
tors.
Union officials claim one-fourth O
the 10000 operators of the Western
Union will walk out. The compan.
insists that the strike call will hav
no substantial effect upon its bus
mess.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
CROP PROSPECTS
ARE VERY BRIGHT
RECENT RAINS HAVE NOT RE-
SUITED IN SERIOUS IN
JURIES TO THE CROPS

Farmers from various sections o.
the country who were in Columbus
Yesterday stated that crops of
kinds are looking exceedingly we
and that if no setbacks are exper
fenced bountiful yields can be cor
fidently expected this fall.
1t was feared that the recen
rains and winds which visited tn
section could havea deleterious effec
upon the crops, but it seems that the
injury was so slight as to be pra
tically negligible. The winds, it i
true, blew some cotton and corn par
TALLY down, but in most instances ths
plants have righted themselves am
are now looking as good as ever.
The menace from the boil weevil
is not considered serious, while tn
pests are present in the fields, the
do not seem to be prOpagating rapid
ly, and unless there is considerab'
increase in the area of investigate
not extensive damage will ensue.
The present outlook is most en-
couraging, and with any thing lik
favorable weather during the montl
the crops will be the largest the
have been harvested here in man
wears. q
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
ONLY ABOUT $500, 900 HAS
so FAR BEEN PLEDG-
ED TO FUND.
TO KEEP UP WORK
Committees will not Relinquish
Efforts Until Desired Sum il
in Hand.

Incomplete returns from the Wa
Savings stamp drive conducted II
this county last Friday show pledge
amounting to about S360,000. Q
this sum about 100000 was pledge
by residents of rural communities an
the remaining 100000 by citizens of
Columbus.
All the committees in rural COR
munities have not as yet sent in the
reports, and while those coming
later will naturally serve to increas
the amount pledged it is now know
beyond all cavail that the eounty's
lotment, which is 615,000, was no
secured.
AT meeting Of the various wa
committees for the city Of Columbus
recently held at the court house, il
was decided to continue the work, am
Director Stanley and his associate
will not relinquish their efforts unit
the coveted goal has been reached.
The different ward chairmen have
mailed to all heads Of families !
their wards who have failed to sig
up for stamps, cards showing IN
amounts allotted them and requestin
them to sign the necessary pledc
Many citizens who ,ave -aceive
these cards have called at the office
OF the !. ward chairmen during the
past few days and signed the willing
ness to take the number of stamp.
allotted to them.
Leaders in the movement are de-
termined to do every thing in their
power to secure the full allotmen
and it is confidently believed thai
the county will "go over the top"
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
To Recruit Marines.

Mr.. L. z. Mayfield, a well knowr
druggist, has been appointed local
recruiting agent by the United State
Shipping Board. Men in the draf
age or those who have attained thei-
twenty-first year and who have nc
yet reached the age of 21 are tn
only ones eligible in this service
Those making application for en-
listment in the service must preser
their classification cards to Mr.. MAY
field, who has complete information
regarding requirements Of all re
cruits. Physical examination
those who apply for enlistment wi
be conducted by DR.. Il. c. Molloy
well known physician.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
REPRESENTATIVE OFSTATE
ADMINISTRATOR WIS.,
ITS COLUMBUS.
INSPECTION MADE
Confectioner Charged Having
Used Excessive Amounts of
Sugar and Flour.

That the rules restricting the use
Of food are to be rigidly enforced in
Columbus as we'll as in other towns
and cities throughout the country is
evinced by the fact that an inspec.
tor from the office of State Food
Administrator P. NJ Harding at
Vicksburg was recently here and
carefully inspected grocery stores
bakeries, hotels, cafes, boarding
houses and other establishmentswher'
large quantities of food are handled
daily for the purpose of ascertaining
whether or not these establishments
were complying with the rules and
regulations promulgated by Federal
Food Director Hoover.
The most stringent restrictions arc
those applying to wheat flour and
sugar, and the Inspector found sew
eral local establishments of various
character in which excessive amounts
of these commodities had been used
He found that certain confectioner
had used more than legal amounts of
sugar and flour in the manufacture
of both cakes and candies, and the
confectioner was to go to Vicksbure
and answer charge of violating ths
food regulations which was lodged
against him.
| The inspector also found an ex
cessive amount Of flour in a local
boarding house, having discovered
one whole barrel and barrel which
had only partially used. The posses
sion of so much flour constitutue ii
violation of the law, and the boarding
house keeper was INSTRUCTED to returi
the full barrel to the dealer from
whom it was purchased.
1t has also been found that the law
regarding the purchase ofsugar for
canning purposes has been more or
less generally abused. Under the
provisions of this law consumers are
permitted to buy 25 pounds of sugar
for canning fruits and vegetables
but it has been found that many peo
pie applied sugar purchased osten-
sibly for this purpose to other uses
and hereafter all who obtain as much
as 25 pounds of sugar at one time
must execute an affidavit affirming
that it is to be used only for canning
purposes.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
HOLIDAY WILL BE
| QUIETLY OBSERVED
NO OBSERVATIONS DEMONSTRA
TION WILL MARK FOURTH
OF JULY HERE.

Today is the Fourth of July, and
while no elaborate demonstration ha
been arranged to celebrate the an
niversary of the nations independ
ence, business will be practically suc
pended and the day win be generous
ly observed as holiday.
/ The stores, offices and publ
buildings will be closed, and the per
pie generally will devote the day
rest and recreation. The Moderr
Woodmen of America will give
barbecue at Lake Park, and ther
will doubtless be other gathering.
of similar character, though most o
them will be informal affairs.
The anniversary will be elaborated
celebrated at Payne Field, near Wes
Point, and many Columbians wi
doubtless journey thither to enjo
the festivities. The program wi
open at o'clock with a baseba
game between two Of the team
which constitute Squadron League
and this contest will be followed b
an athletic meet including the follow
ing events: A 50-yard dash, 10C
yard dash, 220-yard dash, q one
mile race, relay race, a runnin
broad jump, a running high jump an
a half mile race. Music will be ful
nished by the West Point municip;
band, and the occasion promises to b
gala one.
Holiday hours will he observed
the local postoffice, and only one d
livery Of mail will be made by I'll
city carriers.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
WORK OR FIGHT" ORDER
is TO BE RIGIDLY EN-
FORCED HERE.
AGENT VISITS CITY
Makes Exhaustive Investiga-
ton Regarding Number of
Idlers in Columbus.

An agent of the department (
justice was here recently in eonsu
tation with Mayor McClanahan and
other city officials regarding the To-
cal enforcement of Provost Marshal
General Crowder's work or fight"
order, which became effective July
and assured these officials that the,
would have the backing Of the fed
Eeral government in their efforts (
enforce this order in Columbus.
The government agent not only
conferred with the mayor and mem
ebrs of the police department regard
ing the enforcement of the new law
but spent some time investigating
the local situation He visited poe
rooms, hotel lobbies, cafes and othe'
places wherein gentlemen of leisur
are accustomed to congregate, an
engaged in conversation with tn
clerks on duty at these places. HI
assumed nonchalent manner and en-
deayored not to appear inquisitive;
but it was easy to see that he was
endeavorng to "size-up" the differ
ent crowds and to ascertain whether
or not they included habitual idlers
There has been perceptible de
crease in the number of local idler
during the past few months, as man.
young men who have worked either
sporadic intervals or at no time wha
ever have been caught in the draft
while the activities Of local and fed
eral officers have forced many Others
to seek regular employment. Mayor
MeClanahan is enthusiastically CO.
operating with agents of the govern
ment in their effort to enforce tn
work or fight" order here, and his
efforts in this direction are meetin
with the most gratifying success.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
Special Patriotic Service.

There will be special service al
St. PauPs Sunday, to which all tht
Patriotic organizations in the city a
invited. This is special service
a four leaf folder with hymns an
prayers appropriate for the occasion
You are cordially invited by tn
Rector and Vestry. Sunday mornir
at IL: 90 at st. Paul'c Church,
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
MRS. GuNTER IN CHARGE

Mr.. John L. Farmer, who for tho
past few years has been the lesse
of tthe Commercial Hotel, has giver
up that hostelery and gone to
Charleston, Miss, where he will man
age hotel owned by large lumber
concern in that town.
The Commercial is owned by Mr.
Annie Counter, who is now conduct
ing negotiationslooking towards the
lease of the building TO some ex-
perienced hotel man, and who will op
crate it her self until these negotia.
tions are completed.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
Revival Meeting at New Hope.

Rev. T. f. Gregory, pastor OF the
Central Methodist church in this
city, announces that his revival meet
ing for the New Hope church will be
gin on the afternoon Of the secon
Sunday at 3:30 o'clock and it wi
continue for one week. Services W
be held twice day, in the mornil
at II o'clock and in the evening
$3.50 o'clock. All are invited to a.
tend and good meeting is assured
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
Anniversary Sale.

Beginning last Monday and con
tinuing for ten days the big firm of
Simon Loeb and Bro, are celebrat-
ing their anniversary by having asale
and are offering many wonderful
bargains. They are also giving away
thrift stamps with cash purchases
amounting to $40 or more.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
Boards Sale Now On.

Boards annual July clearance sale
began Tuesday morning and immense
crowds have been in attendance, TAX.
ing advantage of the many big bar
gains offered. Prices are being of
fered in every department much less
than the Wholesale cost.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04

The Woman's Missionary Societ
Of the Christian church will meet q
Mrs. f. NJ Jacobs home on Frida
afternoon at 4 O'Clock. Mrs. Going
circle will have charge Of the pro
gram, which will be patriotic one
All members are invited to be pres
ent.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04

Mrs. W. j. Mcclure. of Tupelo.
spent Tuesday and Wednesday here
the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Nelson Hutchinson.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04

Mr.. John Polerhones, who has been
spending the past ten days here O.
furlough, returned to Camp Pix
yesterday afternoon
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04
July Clearance Sale.

The firm of Kaufman Brother
now have on their annual July
Clearance sale, and is offering many
wonderful bargains.
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04

Miss Luddie Rush, Of Sucannooche,
$ visiting her sister, Mrs. c. B. Smith
The Columbus commercial., 1918-07-04

666 cures Chills and Fever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10

? million men % South Africa. Spain
was unable TO land more than 100 GEO
soldiers in Cuba during TWO or three
years OF warfare.
We. ourselves. have Rugged tho de
fusion that We were safe. on account
q distance from attack by any Euro
pean power. Our own performance
has shattered all these convictions.
Modern. methods and the facilities
commanded by great people have
wiped out distance. AS barrier
either in trade or in war, Tic Atlantic
ocean has ceased 10 exist.
What We have done may be possible
at some time 10 some other power. In
onher words, we must moi assume that
The long reaches of. the ocean arr a
defense for ourselves. Hereafter we
must face possibility of an attack by
some foe who is strong enough 70 OF.
sanize q great army and TO convey
i: across the ocean; and We must pre-
pare against that possibility.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
McPherson's Military Comment

from Belgium and France. Then. II
rcac" w"r" !" com" or tn" war wef"
I" hr renewed. Germany would have Il
,t!il f"rIridnhl.. army intact on her rwn
sUi! She would also save tho military
equipment now rNIu%'d 10 CapIur" i'll
thr invaded western regions
Ful &C II" armiSiiCr is granted how is
lhdcnd"rf going 1" get his armies
away without suffering enormous loss
49, Germany needs Il truce moro than
she needs r"Ic. Political humiliation
= 81 secondary consequence compared
with The i"Et Fiction of the German
HrmrE arrl IN" extinction q: German
miiiiary prestige. Tina. is what lin
d"nburE undoubtedly tod tho kaiser and
what Caus'rd tn" luttrr'S ingenious at
ri1ilsiS. radicals and parliamrntarinns.
ANY pr!C" '"rinlHy may br willing TO-
pay now Tor negotiation. Will b" Il price
for ih- salvation rf the German army.
whrCn Is St!ll tl" hrain. heart and soul
Of IN" rr"scnt-,iay Germany.
Wha; the allies can. therefore. least
afford 10 grant is Il truce which Will
serve rs Il Saf"-ronduct OF the German
western armies out Of their present peril
GUS positions. fnch doesn't want 10
them defend themselves where they
stand under conditions fixed by his own
strategy. He IS trying TO make their re-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-10
ABOUT SLACKERS.

citizen of Tadelpha district retired from business
has income from alone about $500 month He has only
small family. His expenses moderate
He bought $50 bond
business operating chain of stores has branch
able rental of from
per year bought less than 81 900 worth of bonds
business operating chain of stores has branch
Wheeling street In appeal for
subscription elaborate letter explaining that had
heavy investments in estate that unable to buy
any bonds "'
manufacturer whose income could hardly be less than s75 900
year. been rated of the fortunate Of
community bought than 1000 of the Third Loan and
of the present issue has bought none, to date
ntegenc refers these evidence of how not
make the Liberty Loan success.
Ohio county has big quota to meet There is place time
ackers Sacers the trenches Justly suffer the unbound
the around them Slackers back home de-
and they pretty certain to get what they
deserve