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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-05
HIS REPORT WILL
BE FAVORABLE,
WILL RECON-
MEND FREE DELIVERY.
There Will Probably Be
Three Letter Carriers.

POstOfIce Inspector w. NJ. War
ren spent last Sunday and Mon
day in the city, the purpose of
his visit here being to look over
the city and familiarize himself
with its Typographical situation in
order that he might be able to re-
port to the department intelligent
ly in regard to the establishment
Of a free delivery system, as the
receipts of the local office for the
fiscal year which closed on July
first entitle us to such delivery.
In company with Postmaster
Wood Inspector Warren took a
drive over the city Monday, and
upon returning to his hotel was
interrogated by d Commercial re-
porter as to his impression of the
place, and as to what would be
required on the part Of the local
officials before the system could
be inaugurated. In reply the
inspector said that the only
things necessary viii be to num-
Der the houses according to the
plan as adopted by the govern
ment and to fix up some side
walks which are now badly out of
so that the carriers will
not be unduly retarded in making
their rounds.
Inspector Warren.gave the re-
porter some interesting infOrma-
ton about the establishment of
the system, and it #seems that,
like everything else. which Uncle
Sam controls, there are a great
many formalities to be complied |
with before it is pct IN operation. /
The first thing 10 o. done after
the department has decided to |
the system is to lay out |
the proposed routes for the differ |
ent carriers. After this has been /
done the carriers themselves are /
and these positions be-
ing under civil service rule, a
special commission will have to
be selected to examine the va
rious applicants. In appoint
ng the carriers the depart
nent generally allows one to ev-
cry twenty y-five hundred inhab-
tants, and Columbus will start
1ut with three carriers. After
,hese three men have been select
I'd by the commission and their
approved by the de-
oartment they will be given. their
satchels and straps, and
will start out as full -fledged letter
carriers.
1t is impossible just at this time
o tell when the system will be
out in operation, as its establish
nent is contingent upon many
conditions and numerous circum-
tances.
When asked about the pro-
,osed change in the location of
he postoffice, Inspector Warren
tated that he forwarded his rec
,mmendation in the matter to
Washington on July 4th, but that,
IS yet, no action had been taken
n it, though he anticipated some
ormal announcement regarding
he proposed change atsan early
ate.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-05

IF Mary MacLane really wants
to find a wicked place to live in
she might take up her residence
in GreenVilIe for a while.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-05

Store house opposite oil mill, a
good stand for man with small
capital. F. A. GUNTER.
7-27-2w
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-05
From Thursdays Issue.

COLUMBUS will soon be one of
the best severed cities. of the
state
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-05

WaternelOns on ice az Lax
rence's Market. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Robberies Reported.
ACCEPTANCE is RECOMMENDED.
Report of Naval Board on Trial of the
Adder

The board of naval officers appointed to
witness and report upon the trials of the
Adder and Moccasn have submitted their
report on the Adder, and the acceptance
of that vessel is recommended after certain
defects and items Of unfinished work are
sfactorly completed.
The board says that although the trials
TO which the Adder has been subjected full
fill the strict letter of the contract under
which this vessel was built, yet they do not
provide for any trial under service condi-
tons at sea, and on account of the ex-
tremely novel character Of the vessel 1t is
impossible to predict upon her performance
In the smooth waters of a land-locked har-
Dor an opinion as to her behavior in even
moderate seaway. The report therefore
recommends that when the remaining YES
sells of this class are tried one of them
should be given endurance tests at sea
both in the light condition under the gaso-
line engine and when submerged under the
electric motor" according to conditions pre-
scribed by the board.
Pending such a trial the board reserves
its opinion to the general questions of
stability, maneuvering powers and habita-
quested in the instructions issued for the
trials of torpedo boats
In concluding the report, which covers
the performances of the Adder in detail
the board recommends that 'in the con-
structfon of any future submarines an
entirely different method Of iastaifasg the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Northwest Union w. c. T. q.

The regular meetingsef Northwest w. C.
T. U. was held at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. j. H. Robinson, Friday at p m.
The meeting opened with singing Devo-
tional exercises were led by Mrs. Ritter,
vice president. Reports of superintendent
were read as follows: Mrs. Ritter reported
$50 pages of literature distributed and nine
magazines to Garfield Hospital Mrs. SENS
gave report of Young Wage-earners'
Club; Mrs. Wane reported on anti-narcotics
In the public schoolst Mrs. De Reimer gave
a talk on mothers meetings. The report of
the treasurer showed forty-two members
and 81 in the treasury. Mrs. Clinton Smith,
District president, gave a talk in regard to
meetings for Mrs. Hartford. The North
west Union agreed to have parlor meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Steiner, 1920 o
street. the evening of December II. A COM
mittee for the bazaar to be held at head
quarters 500 9Th street, was named, con-
sisting of Mrs. Robinson, chairman; Mrs.
Storms, Mrs, Henry Mrs. Ritter, Mrs. Wane,
Mrs Wood, Mrs jerks, and Mrs. Richards.
Light refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
MONOPOLY AND IT'S REMEDIES.
Address by Prof. aEdgeworth Before
Washington EcoriAmic Association.

An address on Monopoly: Its Effects and
Remedies" was delivered before the Wash
ington Economic. Association Saturday
evening at the Riggs House by Prof. F. Y.
Edgeworth, secretary of the British Eco
nomic Association. professor of economics
of Oxford University and editor of the Ok
ford Economic Journal. Ellis H. Roberts,
treasurer of the United States, president of
the association, was. in the chair.
Prof. Edgeworth explained the conditions
and questions which are bound to arise
from the disappearance of competition.
dealing first with the relation of the single
monopoly to the individual, and, secondly,
the relations of one monopoly with an
other. "A monopoly" said Prof Edge
worth, ''is like German duelist 1t is pro-
tected by various and sundry shields from
the attacks of an adversary, but, neverthe-
less, there is always one vital point left
open which is bound to feel the effect OF
keen competition. To my mind, we are
very far from the era of suspended compe-
ton, and we must accept the conditions as
they exist and make the best of them.
Prof. Edgeworth advanced no definite
plan as being the best way to deal with the
problems confronting the people. but sug-
gested several methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Held for Action of Grand Jury

George White, colored, who was arrested
by Policemen Curd and Martin, a few min
utes after he arrived in the city early Sat
urday morning on charge Of housebreak-
ing, was held under bonds of 81 GOO, to await
action by the grand jury after having pre-
liminary hearing before Judge Kimbau of
the Police Court this morning.
Sergeant Montgomery, while walking
down 7th street Saturday morning, noticed
that the window in M. H. FearnoWs store.
437 7th street southwest had been broken
Policemen Curd and Martin We're summon
ed from the station and placed on guard
and a few minutes later White turned IN in
front Of the place and he was questioned
by the policemen. who noticed that his left
wrist was badly cut, and he was taken into
custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Federation Board Meeting.

The executive board of the District of
Columbia Federation Of Women's Clubs
held its November meeting at the residence
of the president, Mrs. H. B. Sperry, 321
Delaware avenue northeast, Saturday
evening, November %. After the, announce
ment of the standing committees for the
year, the advisability of holding a mass
meeting to which all members of all the
clubs could be invited was considered. 1t
was decided to have a lecture given early
in December by Mrs. j. Ellen Foster. on
the work women have accomplished III
civilizing and mentally and morally devel-
oping the far west; and the following COM
mittee of arrangements for the lecture was
chosen: Mrs. Nero L. Tanner Mrs NJ F.
S. Davis, Mrs. Ellen S. Mussey and Miss
Flora McCreery. At the close Of the bust
ness session social hour was enjoyed, and
refreshments were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
USED SOFT COAL.
Company Pays Fine for Violating
Anti-Smoke Law.

Edward Graves pleaded guilty in the po-
lice court this morning to a charge of vio-
lating the provisions of the anti-smoke law
at the Havenner company's plant Novem-
Der p last. Mr.. Graves explained to the
court that he was compelled to use soft
coal, 1t being impossible to obtain the hard
product.
Judge Bundy expressed the opinion that
there ought to be a let up in the prosecu-
ton at this time ACCOUNT of the scarcity,
but that there was nothing for him to do
but enforce the law. and imposed a fine of
$40, which was paid,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
ALEXANDRIA AFT AIRS
Coroner's Jury Investigates
the Death of a Child.
VERDICT Rem DERED
CIRCUIT COURT OPENS AT IL
O'CLOCK TODAY.
Cases to Be Tried at Present Term
Paving Of King Street to
Proceed.
VERDICT Rem DERED
Evening Star Bureau,
-n1 E;nO CT

Bell Telephone IOo
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December 1, 1902.
| A coroners jury summoned by Coroner
| William r. Purvis met this morning at IL
| o'clock at the undertaking establishment
of William Domaine & Son on King street
to investigate the death Of the infant
daughter of Rebecca Branson, colored,
which occurred Saturday night. The mother
was under arrest charged with having
caused the childs death by suffocation. A
verdict of accidental death by suffocation
was rendered
The jury was composed of Messrs. George
Bryan, foreman; Richard Gibson, Edgar
Warfield, jr., H. D. Ashton, W. w. De-
maine and f. c. Creighton. DR.. Hugh Nc
CURE, who performed the autopsy, stated
that he found no signs of external violence
on the body. He found the lower lobes of
both lungs very much congested and stated
that death was caused by a condition Of
the lungs that might be due to suffocation,
but that it might be simulated by certain
diseases. John Branson, a small coiored
boy, testified that Rebecca had gotten
drunk Saturday night, and had gone to bed
in that condition. The infant, which was
five weeks old, was by her side. He saw
the mother roll over in her stupor and
smother the child. When this evidence was
heard the other witnesses were excused
and the jury rendered the verdict as above
stated. Commonwealth Attorney Samuel
G. Brent was present at the inquest The
Branson woman resides at 713 jefferson
street, where she was arrested yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Inspection of Gas Meters.

The gas meters In the various fire engine
houses of the District are to be INSPECTED
by the United States inspector of gas and
meters. The foreman of engine companv
No. IL has reported that he feels sure the
meter in his house is registering too fast.
The District Commissioners have Thought II
a good plan to hare all the meters inspected
and have requested the inspector to do so
at once. -r-- ala
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Hearing of Suit for Damages.

Hearing was begun, today before Chief
Justice Bingham End a jury in Circuit
Court No l Of the suit at law instituted
by Jesse Parker sando Adeline Parker, his
wife, against CharlestRauscher, to recover
legged that November %, 1900 a wagon
drawn by a team of horses, in charge of
a driver employed by the defendant ran
over Mrs Parker and painfully injured her
while near the intersection of lst and r
streets, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

controlling resistances OF the electric motor
driving the vessel when submerged should
be followed The present arrangement of
separate switches Connecting with the va
rious resistances fSfEery inferior to the
method Of installing 4ontrolers for motors
operating turrets Witches and other auxil-
larry machinery installed on board of vessels
OF the navy, and some type of controller
should be installed for this purpose on all
future submarine boats"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
SIMON BooKER's oFFENSE.
Said He Was Explaining How Mary
land Got Away From Democrats.

Simon Booker was In the tolls at the Po-
lice Court this morning on charge Of dis
orderly conduct
HE was drunk near the corner Of AZ
street and Pennsylvania avenue Saturday
night Mounted Policeman Mudd told the
court, land he was amusing a large crowd
by making political speech
II only had two drinks, your honor"
Simon explained.
1.-The officer said you made a speech; what
about that?" Judge Bundy asked.
II was only explaining to two gentlemen
how the state of Maryland got away from
the democratic party" Simon replied.
Case is made out" the court said, land
you will have to pay fine of SO
Unless the fine is paid Simon will spend
one month on the farm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Dr Duryee's Mishan

DIR. Sackett Duryee of 1920 10th street
northwest was thrown violently to the
ground about 10 o'clock last night by com
ing in contact with a hitching post In front
of 2O41 X street northwest. He, was con-
veyed to the Emergency Hospital, where
his left arm, besides sustaining several
hruises ON the face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Alleged Forgery.

DR.. ]. X Munroe of 93s F street north
west has told the detectives that his name
was forged to a check for $50 and passed at
Majors drug store. The man who nego-
tiated the paper writing. he reported. OBJ
tanned s. from the druggist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Extension of Free Mail Delivery

free delivery of mail by city carriers be ex-
tended to include Benning and vicinity, and
that two additional carriers be appointed to
take care of the work. II the Recommended
lions shall be approved 1t Is expected the
extension Of the system will become eff
fectives about the first OK the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01

JUDGE COX'S MEMORY
Tribute to Deceased Jur::st by
District Bar.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
THE MEETING PRESIDED OVER
BY CHIEF JUSTICE BINGHAM.
Address in Behalf Of Family by Mr..
Arthur Peter-Eulogies
by Others.

The bar of the District Of Columbia prac-
tically in its entirety, members Of the bench
and number Of prominent citizens assem-
bled in the room of Criminal Court No. 2,
city hall, this afternoon to do honor to the
memory of the late Walter S. Cox, for
many years associate justice of the District
Supreme Court and one of the most accom-
plished and highly respected jurists Of his
day. The gathering was a distinguished
one, the presiding officer being Chief Justice
Bingham Of the District Supreme Court.
Justice Cox died several months ago.
The holding of the memorial meeting
was delayed until today in order that those
members of the bar and others interested
who were away from the city at the time of
the demise would be certain to be in a po-
sition to attend.
The room was crowded to its utmost ca
pacity when, shortly after 3 o'clock, Justice
Harlan raped for order and briefly an
nounced the purpose of the meeting.
Mr.. William F. Mattingly, chairman Of a
committee appointed by the president of the
Bar Association shortly after the death Of
Justice Cox, and consisting of Messrs. Jas.
G. Payne, Nathaniel Wilson, ]. ]. Darling
ton, r. Ross Perry. A. S. Worthington, A
B. Duvall, George e. Hamilton, Henry E.
Davis, William A. Gordon, A. A. Birney
w. G. Johnson, Montgomery Blair. William
H. Sholes and D. S. Mackall, submitted a
resolution expressive of respect to Justice
Cox's memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Door Was Unlocked,

William Redding Of 517 It'll street south
west reported to the police this morning
that an unidentified white man entered his
home through rear door. which was un-
truder was frightened OF without taking
anythinSs
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15

r. A. Outright, A. B., Principal Of the
Georgia Normsl and Industrial Insti-
tnte, and cditcr and proprietor of the
sGecrgia Helping Hand" writes the
following glowing words concerning
Poruna, and its efficacy in the cure Of
catarrh.
He says: "I was induced to try Peru
ma by the advice CT g friend, and Ger
tainly believe that suffering humanity
would be relieved if they only gave Pc
runa q fair trial. Would that I could
srame words sufficient to express my
gratitude for the benefits derived from
it's u3c.''-F. A. OUTRIGHT, Green's
bOro, Ga.
Hon. w. n. Roach, United States
Senator from North Dakota, in 81 letter
written from Larimore, North Dakota.
says:
Persuaded by friend, have used
Pcru1la as o tonic, and am glad 10 testify
that il has greatly helped me in strength
vigor and appetite. I have been advised
by friends that it is remarkably cfiica
cious, as q cure for the almost universal
complaint Of catarrh."-W n. Roach.
Senator Roach's wife recommends Pc
runa also. She says; ~ can cheerful,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
What the Factories Do.

The richest States in this Union are
manufacturing States; t.. richest
cities are manufacturing cities. The
richest community Is not the one
which produces the most crude ma
terlsl suitable Tor manufacture, but the
enc which converts that material into
some useful article or articles for
which there is a demand. The South
produces annually about 100000
bales OF cotton, worth In round num-
bers about S3o0,00O,000. A bale Of
this cotton converted into ordinary
cotton goods would be -sorth three
times as much as the raw lint. That
would make the cotton crop worth
5000 COO, 900 Instead CT $500 ,O00, Geo.
Wilmington Morning Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
SCOTLAND NECK, N. G. THURSDAY. MAY Is 1902. NO.
Dear Mother-Heart.

UOhn Henderson, in Chambers Jou-ual.)
Dear Mother-eyes
That watched while other eyes were
closed in sleep,
That DER my sliding steps were wont
to weep
are ye now looking from the starry
skies,
With clearer spirit-vision, love more
deep,
Undlmmed by tears, while I my vigil
keep
/: !: Dear Moth er-eyes?
-- Dear Netherlands
That toiled when other hands inactive
we're,
That, clas ping mine, constrained me-
Oft to prayer
For grace to run the way OF Gods
commando
Are ye now resting or in realms more
Still find ye some sweet mode to min.
ister-
Dear Netherlands?
Dear MOther-heart
That felt the good where others found
the i'll,
That loathed the sin, yet lcyed tbe
sinner still,
And charmed his soul to choose the
better part,
Farewell a moments tieetlng space
until
God reunites us when it be His will
Dear Mother heart.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Treadlng Dawn Each Other.

Nurnberton Robesonian.
Henry Ward Beecher was wont to
say with thrilling power that the most
scenic thing upon the earth was the
Iact that every man on it is trying 10
succeed BY crushing if need be every
other. This is bold thought. We
shrink from contemplating it. There
is truth in it nevertheless. The mas
terful passion in most men is money
making. The interests of Others a:
provided Tor in the law OF love cuts 8
small figure. Whatever stands In th:
way must be trampled down. II {
school teacher gets in the way oi ths
play and progress OF this passion he
must be displaced. however many hl.
excellencies OF character, scholarship
or sptness to teach. Ifa preacher il
IN the way he must go though .t
reason can te advanced that is worthy
of mention. Our Saviour must leave
GaGara because he is interfering Will
business. The roll Of foc,s is lonI
one.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Uncle Sam AS Solomon.

youths Companion
The government at Washington is
not only the scene Of momentous trans
actions, but as appears from a story in
the New York Herald, it is sometimes
called upon to settle petty questions of
the most ultimate personal character.
The Treasury Department lately acted
as Judge in dispute which arose be-
tween husband and wife.
The n an and his wife had had a
spirited struggle over the possession
Of several bank-biils, each holding fast
to one end OF the "wad." A five dol
lar bill tore across the middle, and
each contestant carried of half ct it
in triumph.
It is here that the Treasury Depart
+: ment came into the quarrel. 1t re-
ceiyed halt Of the bill from the wife,
! with the statement that the other half
had been destroyed, and the request
for q new bill. In short time came
the secord half of the bill ircm the
husband, with a similar statement
and request: AZ the government then
had both ends OF the bill, 1t made a
| Solomon-like decision and awarded
! two dollars end half to each of the
uuarrelsome claimants.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Carnegie Has Hit It.

Carnegie thinks he is going to in
vest in some newspapers.
Some time ago Carnegie gave it on:
that a man should not be able to rest
we'll on his death bed ii he we're pcs
essed OF several millions Of dollars.
Barring the conviction that Mephis-
topho!es cannot melt ont OF me- that nc
one rests exactly pleasantly OF death.
bed-whether he be IA OF or mil
lionaiIe-I am sure that Carnegie has
at last hit On the right device Tor get.
ting rid of his supe:Auous cash.
II he will invest in some dozen or SC
newspapers, which are losers, he may
reasonably hope to de in the poor
house.-Hariequin.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
Tom Dixon C,llarless.

Saturday Evening Post.)
Mr.. Thomas Dixon, Jr., pcssessea
rare powers of concentration which
sometimes lead to amusing results.
While the author of The Leopard's
Spots was stopping at fashionable
hotel he became absorbed In certain
chapters OF his novel then being put
on paper. As he was about to enter
the dining room, we'll filled with ladies
and gentlemen, the grinning hall
boy stepped before him and exclaim-
ed:
'Scuse me, sub; but 1 reck u
you's forgot sump'n."
"What's that?' inquired Mr.. Dixon,
arousing from the brown study in
which the characters ana scenes of his
book were more real than his own i'm
mediate surroundings.
"You's su:unly forgot all bout dat
col!ah an necktie."
Instantly the hand of the celebrated
preacher, who has now made a promis-
ing entrance into the field Of novelists.
sought his throat and found bare and
unadorned shirt band. He made a
hasty retreat TO bis room---but not un-
| til few guests, who sat nearest the
door, had noticed the incident.
II is said that Mr.. Dixon spent only
sixty days in turning out The Leopard s
Spots, although he gave more than a
| year to the work ct securing and d.
costing his materials. Most OF the
writing was done in deserted cabin
on the shore Of Chesapeake Bay where
he has an attractive plantation. AS
the cabin enjoys the reputation OF be.
ing haunted, it is never invaded by
any person save its master.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-05-15
a Pastors Farewell.

A county minister took leave OF his
congregation the following way:
"Broihers ard sisters, l come to tell
you goodbye. I don't think you
loye me, because ycu have not paid my
salary. Your donatlons are mouldy
fruit and wormy apples and the Scrip
ture saith, by their fruits ye shall
know them Blothers, l am going
away to better place-to he chaplsin
of penitentiary. Ny text this morn.
ing is, i GO 10 prepare place Tor you,
and may the Lord have mercy or your
souls. Goodbye"