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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
SIX PRISONERS
ESCAPE FROM FARM
PRY OFF BARS FROM WINDOW
OF BUILDING AND MAKE
A CLEAN GETAWAY.

Prying off the bars of a cage in
which they were confined, six negro
prisoners at the Lowndes county penal
farm made their escape last Sunday
night. When Manager Thad Bra
zealle learned that he had lost six
badly needed hands right in the mid
die of the season when there is great
demand for them in the fields he was
naturally much disgruntled.
Manager Brazealle called up Sher-
iff Williams OH the telephone and no
titled him that the negroes had
vamooscd. Officers were sent out
to search for them but they have not
yet been located.
The following are the negroes who
escaped: A. R. Bailey, Lee Jones
Westley Norman. Jeff Evans, San
Williams and Oscar Thomas. B,
authority vested in him by the boar
of supervisors, of which he is mem
Der, Hon. ]. A. Watson has offeret
reward Of s25.0O for the capture D
the negroes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
AVIATORS KILLED
WHEN PLANE FALLS
LIEUT.. FRIEDRICH W. KELLER
AND SERCT. EDGAR CHAP
MAN MEET FATE.

Two aviators from Park Field, near
Memphis, Lieut.. Fredrick W. Keller
of Camp Dick, Texas, and Sargt.
Edgar Chapman of Jackson, Miss,
met almost instant death at Clarks-
dale Monday, when machine in
which they were flying struck dead
air and plunged 150 feet to earth be-
low in tail spin.
Sergt Chapman was well known in
this city Before becoming an avia-
tor he was an automobile salesman
whose territory included Columbus
and since entering the flying game he
had made several visits to the city
He had numerous friends here, and
his death created profound grie.
among them.
The aviators had intended b. stor
at Jackson, and Sergt. Chapman',
mother had prepared dinner for him
but while she sat in the grandstand at
the State Fair grounds she was hand
ed telegram announcing his death.
The body of Sergt. Chapman wa.
sent to Jackson for interment, while
that of Lieut.. Keller was taken tt
Memphis and forwarded thence to his
home in California.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
MERCHANT DIES
FROM PARALYSIS
r. A. MULLINS, WELL KNOWN
BUSINESS MAN, SUCCUMBS
TO STROKE.

Mr.. R. A. Mullins died at his home,
402 South Seventh street, at 10
o'clock last Sunday, his death having
resulted from a stroke of paralysis
which seized him several weeks ago.
He rallied soon after the attack, but
later suffered a relapse and for
several days prior to his death had
been unconscious.
Mr.. Mullins, who was 70 years
old, was native of Pickens county,
Ala, but had spent large portion of
his life in Columbus and for number
of years past had been in the grocery
business here. He is survived by his
widow and three daughters, Mrs. j
G. Morris, Mrs. v. M. Higgins and
Mrs. Claude Neyman.
Funeral services were held at tn,
family home at 6 o'clock Monda,
evening, having been conducted b,
Rev Draper Of Memphis, and inter
ment in Friendship cemetery follow
ed. Messrs. R. J. Gunter, L. Larry, B
N. Powell, ], M. Donovan, Felix Gun
ter and John Wells officiated as pal
bearers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
COLUMBUS MAN MARRIES
PALMETTO STATE GIRL

A wedding of much interest and
one that came as quite surprise to
many friends here was solemnized in
Orlando, Fla, Sunday evening, when
Mr. Lucius Lide, of this city, was
married to Miss Dorothy Seymore, a
pretty and attractive young lady of
Orlando, the wedding ceremony hav-
ing taken place at the home of the
bride.
The groom, who is brother Of Mr..
l.. e. Lide, a prominent druggist Of
this city, is now travelling for the st.
Louis Label Works, with headquarters
in Cordele, Ga, and he has many
friends here, who will be interested
in hearing Of his marriage.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
CEREMONIES At FRIEND
SHIP CEMETERY SUN
DAY AFTERNOON.
FRlERSON ORATOR
Program Also Included Recits
ton and Several Fine Mus
ical Numbers.

Monuments erected 70 the mem
ory Of members Of Queen City Camp
No. 23, Woodmen Of the World who
have died during the past year were
unveiled at Friendship cemetery at b
o'clock Sunday afternoon with ap-
propriate ceremonies including a
memorial address by Hon. John +.
Frierson, a prominent member Of the
local bar. and other interesting
features.
Members of the camp assembled at
the Woodmen Building on North
Second avenue at 4:30 o'clock and
marched to Friendship cemetery, a
feature of the parade having been d
flag with more than forty stars, eact
one representing some member Of thu
camp who has responded to the call
to arms since the United States de,
clared war against Germany,
The program at the cemetery, IL
addition to the address by Mr.. Frier
son, which was eloquent and forceful
included a recitation, ooh, Why
Should the Spirit of Mortal b,
Proud" by Miss Juanita Gardner; 1
vocal duet by Miss Grace Wright am,
Mrs. W. R. Sparks and vocal SOLE
by Miss Elise Lipscomb. The musi
cal program was in charge of Mrs.
X. Sessums and included several Sc
lections by the Princess Orchestra.
Among the deceased Woddmel
whose monuments were unveiled wer
two former mayors of Colombus. Hon
W. c, Gunter and Capt. +. s. Donnell
Others similarly honored were Messrs
5. d. Harris, j. J. Ellis and George Fl
Ezell.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
POSTPONE NAMING
OF COLLEGE STAFF
DELAY OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IN THE MATTER is CAUSING
SOME COMMENT.

Failure of the board of trustees
having supervision over the Universi-
ty of Mississippi, the A. and M. Col
lege and the Industrial institute and
College to elect staff officers for the
college for the coming session is
causing some comment, as similar
officers for the other two institu-
tions were named at a recent meet
ing.
President Whitfield recommended
all members of the present staff for
reelection; but the trustees did not
favorably consider the recommends
ton, having postponed action in the
matter until special meeting which
is to be held June 2e.
The present staff Of the college
which does not include instructors
who are classified as faculty mem
bers, is made up of the followin,
las and gentlemen: d. T. CASTOR
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. M. F
Shattuck, housekeeper; Mrs. B.
Dougherty, registrar; Mrs. M.
Galloway, matron; Miss Bessie Her
ron, assistant matron; Miss Saral
Nelson, secretary to the president
Willis McClanahan, superintendent 0
buildings; ]. s. Boucher, chief en-
ginee-.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
MRS. N. d. cUERRY SUI
CIDES WHILE HUSBAND
IS ABSENT.
GRIEF THE CAUSE
Mourned for Son Who Met
Death as Result Of an Acct
dent Two Years Ago.

Seizing upon an opportunity which
the temporary absence of the house
hold afforded, Mrs. N. ID. Guerry,
wife Of well known physician and
planter of the Artesia neighborhood,
committed suicide Monday. She used
a shotgun, and after having assumed
a reclining position on her bed man
aged to pull the trigger with her fin
yer The muzzle of the gun had been
placed close against her temple, and
the entire charge entered her head.
DR.. Guerry, who was out near the
barn, heard the shot and rushed to
the house, but upon reaching his
wife's bedside found her beyond hu-
man aid, life having become extinct
the moment the charge from the
shotgun entered the head.
While no definite cause for the
suicide has been made public, it is
believed that grief over the death OF
beloved son was at least partially
responsible for the action Of Mrs
Guerry in taking her life. Abou'
two years ago this son met an untime-
ly death as the result of an accident
and it is aid that his mother had never
been the same woman since. She
grieved incessantly, and this grief
gradually undermined her health, hay
ing finally brought about menta
and physical collapse which made If
seem unbearable.
Mrs. Guerry, who was about sc
years old, is survived by her husband
and two sons.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
.iTY Of TRABlZ, IN PERSIA,
SCENE OF TIE ATTACK,
SAYS DISPATCH.
CALDWELL REPORTS
American Minister at Tehersn,
Persia, Sends Message TO
Washington.

Washington, June 49,
Apparently an overt act that
may result in a declaration Of
war on Turkey was reported
to the state department today
by American Minister GEORGE
L. Caldwell, OF Teheran, Per
sia.
According to the advices
Turks have taken the city of
Tabriz in Persia, where they
took possession OF the Ameri-
can and British consulatcs
and sacked the American hos
pital, which at the time was
flying the Spanish flag.
The American minister's
message was made public by
the state department without
comment. 1t was known,
however, that further details
would be sought and that the
occurrence would be investi-
gated from every angle.
The belief was freely ex-.
pressed in some quarters that
the sacking OF the American
hospital and the occupation
of the American consulate
constitute an act so obviously
hostile to the United States
that, il the reports have not
been exaggerated a declara-
ton Of war on Turkey would
be the result.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LOSES VALIANT FIGHT
FOR LIFE.
FUNERAL YESTERD'Y
Formerly Served County as
Circuit Clerk, Deputy Sheriff
and Sheriff.

After having made valiant flight
for life, Hon. J. r. Armstrong, one
of Lowndes county's best known and
most highly esteemed citizens, has
finally been vanqulshed by the Grim
Reaper, having passed away at his
home, 1921 Main street, about 8
o'clock Tuesday morning. He had
been in bad health long time, never
having fully recovered from stroke
Ct paralysis which seized him about
three years ago, and his death had
been almost momentarily expected
for several days before the final dis
olution took place.
Mr.. Armstrong was for a number
of years prominent in local political
circles, having at various times served
as circuit clerk, deputy sheriff and
sheriff, and it can be truthfully said
Lowndes county never had more
efficient or more faithful officer. He
was also prominent in fraternal cir
cles, having been affiliated with the
Masons, Knights of Pythias and other
secret organizations, and was popular
not only among his brother lodge
members but among the public gen.
orally.
Deceased was So years of age and
is survived by his widow, four daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Charles Griffin of Birming-
ham, Misses Caro-, Sarah and Pencil.
ope Armstrong, and three sons,
Messrs. Frank, Trooper and Lindley
Armstrong.
Funeral services were held at the
First Presbyterian church by the pas
tor, Rev. R. Excel Frye, at $3.50
o'clock yesterdaf afternoon, and
members of Masonic Lodge No 5, A.
L. and A. M, attended in a body In
terment in Friendship cemetery fol-
lowed.
The following gentlemen officiated
as pail bearers: Honorary, Col. Will
liam Baldwin, Col. C. L. Lincoln
Messrs. R. T. Williams, D. l.. Erwin,
J. T. Stephenson, G.. Y. Banks; active,
DR.. John Oliver, Messrs. C. w. Evans,
w. G. Evans, w. W. Lofts, W. E.
Waring, Hunter Golding.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
MRS. RUBY JONES
CALLED BY DEATH
COLUMBUS LADY DIES in BlRM-
INGHAM-BODY BROUGHT
HERE FOR BURIAL.

Mrs. Ruby Parish Jones Of this
city, died in an infirmary in Birmlng-
ham Tuesday night. She had been i'll
some time and went where she could
be under the care of specialists, but
her malady refused to yield to treat
ment and she finally passed away.
Mrs. Jones was the widow of the
late Graham Jones, who for more
than quarter of a century was an
engineer on the Southern Railway
and who several years ago lost his
life in a wreck on that line. She
was a daughter of the late W. j.
Parish, who was the first superin.
tendent of the old Georgia Pacific
Railway, now part of the Southern
system, and for whom the town of
Parish, Ala, was named. She was
about as years old and is survived by
four sons, Messrs. Graham, Gordon,
Hoyle and Reuben Jones, and -four
daughters, Mrs. L. e. Gown, Mrs
Louise Whittle, Misses Mildred and
Virginia Jones.
The body was brought here for in.
terment, and funeral services will b,
held at the family home, 1915 Mair
street, at 1890 this morning, be-
ing followed by interment in Friend
ship cemetery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
McCULLOCH MAKES
TWO TALKS HERE
d ERS ADDRESSES TO
WHITE AND CoLoRED AT
THE COURT HOUSE.

Mr.. J.. f. McCuloch, general secre-
tary of the Southern Sociological
Conference, with headquarters in
Washington, d. c., delivered two ad
dresses at the court house Monday
Afternoon, have spoken to negroes at
2 o'clock and to white citizense one
hour later. The first address was de
livered in the circuit court room and
the second in the lobby on Ae first
floor Of the building, both having
been heard by fairly large audiences.
Mr.. McCulloeh's principal object
in visiting Columbus was to incite To-
cal interest in a joint meeting Of the
Southern Sociological Conference,
he Mississippi Division Of the Nation
al Council Of Defense and the super
intendents Of education in different
counties throughout the state which
is to be held in Gulfport July 9, II
and II. At this meeting war work
of various character was discussed
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Two great battles in the
two western theaters Of war
have been raging during the
past twenty-four hours.
While the Austrians were
driving against the Italians
along the Piave river on the
southwestern front, the Ger
mans suddenly launched a
powerful assault in a desper-
ate effort to storm the she'll
wrecked city OF Rheims, in
France.
The attack, which was pre-
ceded by a violent cannonade
OF three hours duration, was
carried out by three divisions
or $4,000 pen, along a front
of more than twenty miles,
(which formed a semi-clrcle
Iaround Rheims. The fight
ling extended from Vrigny
which is about four miles
southwest OF Rheims, to the
Fort Pompelle, which is the
same distance southeast OF
the city.
Despite the fury OF the as
saults (and the German sold
Iiers were under orders to
storm the city or die trying
1.-THE Teutons were unable to
gain any ground whatsoever
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

A party Of "a negro selectmen left
yesterday for Camp Grant, ILL.,, where
they will 20 into military service. The
party left at 4 o'clock p. m. over the
Mobile and Ohio railroad and was in
charge Of Roscoe Barnett, one Of the
selectmen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
FIRE DOES DAM ACE.

The kitchen roof Of the Lotion
House, corner of Sixth avenue and
Fifth street, south, was destroyed by
fire Monday afternoon at 1880
O'Clock. The flames originated from
"a defective flue and the loss, which
amounted to about S400, was Gov
cred by insurance. The building /:
owned by Mr.. John Jacob.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mrs. Charles Frierson and little
daughter, Louise, leave soon for New
Orleans, where they go to join Mr..
Frierson. They will make that city
their future home. Mr.. Reese Frier-
son will be engaged in the cotton bus
mess in Texas during the coming
season.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20
WATERS WRITES
ABOUT ARMY LIFE
COLU MBUS MAN, NOW IN
FRANCE, SENDS NEWS OF
BATTLE FRONT.

Mrs. Annie Waters has received the
following letter from her son, Mr.
Earl Waters, who is now with the
American expeditionary forces in
France. The letter should prove in
teresting to readers of the CONNER
cial, as it speaks highly of the Red
Cross and tells of a meeting which
Mr. Waters had with Mr.. Sam Kaye,
who is in the aviation branch Of the
service. The letter, which was writ
ten May 81, follows;
Dear Mother and Brothers:
Have lots of news for you this
time.
First am enclosing money order
for $4,000 which you may add to our
account.
You cannot guess who | saw the
other day. Was sitting down think.
ing about home, when who should
come up but Sam Kaye. He saw me
about same time | saw him, and use.
less to say we were both overjoyed
at meeting. He is first Lieutenant
aeroplane pilot He immediately
asked how you and Ray were, and
seemed so glad to hear that Ray had
been appointed superintendent of ths
plant. After we had long talk h,
invited me to take q ride with him
which ! gladly accepted. Tell Ra,
that Sam is making just the kind o,
pilot that everyone back home pre-
dicted-an exceedingly good one
Met number of his trends, wht
all spoke. very highly of him, not onl,
as a friend and good fellow, but as al
extra good pilot. ! have watche,
him fly for two or three days, and
can say that he handles a machin,
wonderfully. Was also pleased t,
note that he is the same old "Dem
ocratic" Sam.
| Il have just gotten out Of the hos
lpital after being there for week
Had some kind Of fever; don't re
member just what the doctor calle
it. | think it was just plain old "Mis
sissippi malaria" Feel fine now Q
The getting it all out Of my system
Was at an American Red Cross Hos
pital, American girls as nurses, an
the treatment received ther
couldn't have been better, unless
had been administered by dear ol
mothers hands. With out douf
the Red Cross is the greatest inst
tuition of its kind in the world toda,
Don't fail to contribute to the caus
when ever the opportunity arise
Wish you would donate some for N
! out of the money send home.
"For fear, some Of my letters ha'
gone astray will tell you again that
:. have been stationed in and aroul
Paris for quite a long time--it's
wonderful city, and wish that all
you could be with me to visit san
p Had a nice letter from Todd I
0 other day. Said he expected to so
: enlist. II he does de not worry abo
MIN, mother, for It will De great trai
ling for him and at the same time
will be doing his "bit," which he W
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mr.. Henry Benoit, a former Co
lumbian who is now travelling audi
tor for the Refuge Cotton Oil Com
pany, is here auditing the books of
the local mill of that corporation.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mr.. G. D. Sanders, .Ir., of Camp
Beauregard, La, is here on visit to
his relatives. He is being given cor
dial welcome by his many friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mrs. d. D. Goodrich, of Memphis,
will spend the next few weeks here,
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
3rcoky.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

always be proud of in years to come.
Know you are just like other mothers
all hate to see their sons go to war,
but am sure you and Others would
send their sons away with a smile, II
you only knew more about this war
and of the horrible crimes the Ger
mans have and are committing every
day. And it is directly up to the
young Americans to step in and put
a stop to it.
"Tell Ray to make it point t.
see Mr.. Kaye and tell him about
meeting Sam. He can't praise hin
too highly, and don't be surprised /
you soon hear Of him making a rec
ord for himself
"Must close, and with lots Of low
to all.
Lovingly,
| Earl
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Miss Martha Winfield, Of Memphis,
arrived in the city the past week and
is the guest of Mrs. D. L. Winfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mrs. 7. B. Shrp and son, 7. B., Jr-,
Of vicksburg are spending some time
here the guests Of Mr., and Mrs John
Burns.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mr.. J. d. Cooper left yesterday for
Mobile and other coast cities, where
he will spend ten days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Mrs. W. E. Frazee left Sunday for
Chicago, where she goes on account
of her health.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

Miss Saliie DurretL, Of Tuscaloosa.
is visitor in .he home Of Mr.. Hous-
ton Durrett.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

E--I our advertisements.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1918-06-20

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-11

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE last
hours Of the vigil In Washington
were far from dramatic.
Patchln who had been In touch
with cables day and night aimee
Thursday, settled down In deep
leather chair In Lansino's private
office for nap.
On the floor below corps OF cable
operators STOOD BY" but had only
the use Of single cable wire. They
telephoned Patchin when the flash
came and he hurried to the press
room shortly afte rward.
Patchin was coatiess, burS'ed up
In an old gray sweater. In the press
room of the huge building where for
many months they have followed the
course Of the war, few men fingered
for the tidings.
All were doing, reading or ANUS
ing themselves as best they could
during "the watch"
acct SET" said Patehin, dashing
into the door shortly before three
o'clock this morning.
He paused a moment to see that
every agency was represented.
Az men rushed to their telephones
he shouted "the arnistice has been
signed"
Thus, officially ended, SO far as
America Is concerned, the greatest
war in history.
over a hundred billions of dollars
have been burned, blown and eaten
I'D during it's course. Thlrty-three
million men have been called to war.
sixteen million men have been MAIN
ed and aasseG. Emperors have been
toppled from their thrones. ReVolu-
tons have swept three Of the great
beliioerent nations. The stronahclds
of autocrscy, manned by the Roman
offs, the hohenzoiIerns and the Iaps-
burus, have been disarmed and the
peoples OF Russia, Germany and Aus
tria-Hunuary have taken affairs into
their ossn hands.
Today Germany stands defeated
and ashamed before the bar OF world
Justice, She must answer In money
and deeds for the crimes she has
committed upon the world. The ar
r1istice terms, to which she has
Bowed will prevent her breaking
forth again in any sudden and violent
assault upon her neighbors.
The peace conference which will
come next, will lay down such laws
that the threat of German might will
be definitely banished.
This conference will charge the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-11-11
Wilhelm and Son Seek Refuge
in Holland After His Abdi-
cation of Throne of
Germany.
OTHERS ARE IN FLIGHT
Dynasties Of Empire Crash to Pieces
While Others are Topping
Toward a Re-
public.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
PARIS, Nov. 11.-The flight Of the
kaiser and crown prince into Holland
has precipitated a wave of abdIca-
tions In Germany.
The Wurttemburg. Hesse, Bruins
wick, oIdenburg, Schleswig-H olstein
and Poland dynastles have crashed
and others are toppIina toward re-
public. Ravaria's royalty Is fleeing
Into Switzerland.
In Berlin the crowds were fired
on by machine guns once at the be-
aiming Of the revolution, but the
situation Is now getting better, the
representatives having Joined the
socialists movement.
Along the Rhine region, the pris-
ons have been opened and socialist
councils control a number Of cities.
kAlsERLEss AND kINeLEss.
TBy Ed. L. Keen, United Press Staff
Correspondent
LONDON, Nov. 1t.-Germany today
is kaiserIess and kin1iess. All re-
ports tended to show that in addition
to the emperor, all the kings, princes,
Grand dukes and other royalty of the
empire had renounced their "dlvine
rIoht" 70 rule over a people which
already had abrosated that right by
revolution.
William, Hehenzoilern, the former
kaiser, whose wifg and son, the for
mer crown prince, were believed to
have reached the castle Of Count Won
Bentinsk, at pessteg, near Uterieh.
With them were said to be Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburs and suite of
ten.
Germany was still dominated by
the revoiutionists, but reports indi-
Gated that the socialists were rapidly