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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24
Grand Opportunity for the Breed.
ers of Somerset County.
The Trotting-bred Stallion,
T0RRESDALE!

Standard bred and registered. Bay
stallion, stands 10 hands high, weighs
1850 lbs. Foaled June 18TH, 1897.
Torresdale is by Red wilkes. the greatest
living sire. and. with one exception, the great
est sire that ever lived. lie is the greatest
brood mare sire; the greatest living sire OF 2.l5
performers. Red Wilkes is the best son Of
Red Wilkes has 1877 in the 2.30 list, % in the
2.15 list, including Ralph Wilkes 2063l, Thu
riel 2.os4. Blanche Louise 21O and Abbott
Wilkes Pill.
Red Wilkes has % producing sons and 40
prod ucing daughters.
His son Ashland Wilkes is the leading sire
OF 1901.
Tne dam of Torresdale, Maggie H., is In the
great brood mare list. having produced j. c.,
record 2.2219, Maggie Wilton 2,25A, and Maggie
S., 2.2sH She is by Homer, son Of Mamb rino
Patchen, out of Lady Sentinel the dam OF
Lelsh H., 2.24l2. by Sentinel, 2293a, sire of
and dams of 10 and an own brother to Volun-
teer.
This horse has breeding. size, color, confor-
nation and natural speed to recommend him
as a sire.
He is one of the very best bred horses ever
brought into New England.
q will not only get race horses, but large,
high acting horses that will sell for high
prices undeveloped
Torresdale is owned by Gen. Morrtll Of Bar
Harbor, Maine.
He will make the season of 1902 at the
following places: Monday and Monday
night at the Park House, Hartland;
Tuesday and Tuesday night at the Elm
House, Harmony; Wednesday and Wed.
nesday night, Athens House, Athens;
Thursday and Thursday night at Show
hogan House, Skowhegan; the rest of
the week at the Washburne Inn, Canaan.
Season to &C mmence May l. ending Sept.
Terms: Si6 to warrant.
Careful management and fair treat
ment. All accidents at owners risks.
All correspondence should be directed
to Geo. Foster, canaan, Me, who has
charge of Torresdale, or F. H. Leonard,
Bar Harbor, Me. manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
THE CITY COUNCIL.

The city council held a meeting
last Monday night for the express
purpose of passing on the month
ly bills, which, on account of the
pressure of more important bus
mess, were not disposed of at
either of the meetings which were
held earlier in the month. The
entire evening was taken up in
auditing and allowing these ac-
counts, and after authorizing
Treasurer Waddell to pay out a
goodly number of simoleons for
various and sundry purposes, the
meeting adjourned.
There will be another meeting
of the council tonight, at which
bids for the construction of the
new public school building which
is to be erected will be received
and considered.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

taken the lead En- every move
ment which had "a tendency to
advance the welfare &C the c5ty.
He has always lead = busy Gie.
and even as old age creps uFan
him steadfastiy refused ta gave ur
the reins ta other hands. bgt Uas
active and energetic ta tle lass.
personally supervising uut un.Y
the affairs of his own ESTATE, but
looking after the Interests af Z
number Of relatives AS 3rI-
During the civil war MajHr
Bllups made q brave and gallant
soldier. serving with distinction
throughout the entire conflict as
Major of the Forty-thlrd Ni-zi~-
sippi regiment. Returning ta
Columbus at the close of the war
he resumed has place sn thr uu-i-
ness circles Of the city. and lesl "a
strenuous. useful lfe. q Ife whose
end brings s1Frow e. thr hearts ut
strong men, who found EN- him q
true and sincere friend in time uf
need, and tears to the eyes VI wide
ows and orphans, who have ba-n
the recipients of has valuable al-
vice and friendly aiI.
The funeral services were held
at the First Methodist church az
four O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
being conducted hy Rev F- NJ
Lewis and Rev D. ". D1rmAn-
The services were ATTENDED by "a
large concourse of sarrowiuE rela-
tives and friends.and at their cone
cIusion the remains were inferred
in Friendship cemetery, the fob
lowing gentlemen acting as pale
bearers: Col. q. L. Lincoln. Gen.
f. T. Sykes. Mr.. Gid. D. Harms.
Capt. ID. 5. McCIauahan. Hon. n.
b. Franklin, Col g. o. Banks.
Judge J. \. Orr and Capt. VIM
Winston.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

A rather disastrous accident
occurred on the Southern railway
at Steens early last Sunday, when
west bound freight train No. 73,
due to arrive in this city at 7
O'Clock a. M, was completely
wrecked, and the forty odd cars,
of which the train was composed,
were piled helter SHELTER on top of
each other, blocking the road
for eighteen hours, and holding
out passenger trains Nos. 30 and
38 for a considerable length of
time.
The train was in charge of
Conductor Seagle and Engineer
Griffith, and the cause of the
wreck remains a mystery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

In the death of Major John M.
Billups, a notice of which appears
elsewhere in this issue, the city
of Columbus loses one of her
best and most honored citizens,
the Methodist church its most
faithful, conscientious and devout
member, and the whole people
are deprived of a friend, loyal
and true. He was one of God s
noblemen, whose beneficent in
fluence will live through ages to
come. His was life we'll spent,
and there is no doubt that, il
there are any degrees of blessings
in heaven, he will be permitted to
enjoy the richest and fullest of
them. This writer feels deeply the
great loss he has sustained in the
death of Major Billups, but can
only imagine how much more SO
1t IS felt by those who have known
him longer, and who have been
more closely associated with him.
His life was in every way worthy
of emulation, and may we'll be
pointed to by the parent as a
standard in the training Of her
children. We sorrow with his
beloved ones in the great loss
which they-and we all-have
sustained, but we take comfort in
the knowledge that the record
which he leaves kohind is a lega-
cy, rich and lasting, and not sur
passed in beauty and strength by
this side of heaven.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

known orificial surgeon of Chica-
go, says: tOsteopathy must rank
as one of the most important
measures known for the relief of
all forms of chronic ailments. In
obstetrics it is winning quite a
reputation for enabling women to
bear their children with less pain,
less = frequent decorations, and
with less hemorrhage than with
out its aid. In eye and ear and
throat work it has accomplished
some wonderful things"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

JUSTICE GRAY, of the United
States supreme court, has resign
ed on account of i'll health, and
President Roosevelt has appoint
ed Hon. Oliver Wendell Holmes,
chief justice of the supreme court
of Massachusetts, to fill the va
cancy. JusticeGray is "A years old
and some months ago he suffered
a stroke Of appoplexy, which has
incapacitated him for duty ever
since.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
Poisoning the system.

1t is through the bowels that the body
is cleansed Of impurities. Constipation
keeps these poisons in the system, caus-
ing headache. dulness and melancholia
at first, then unsightly eruptions and
finally serious illness unless remedy is
applied. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
prevent this trouble by stimulating the
liver and promote easy, healthy action
of the bowels. These little pills do not
act violently but. by strengthening the
bowels enable them to perform their
own work. Never gripe or distress.-E.
G. Chapman.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
Nice House for Sale.

A rare chance to buy a nice
home if taken advantage of in the
next 80 days. | will sell my
house and lot, situated in south
west Columbus, the prettiest part
of town, at a bargain. House
contains rooms, fine well of the
best water in the city, splendid
garden and out houses; being
situated in that part of town, will
sell or rent for a fancy price.
The manufo curing inter prises
located nea. his property will al
ways make valuable. See me
at onoa AN going to sell.
+. III. CRIPPEN,
Win w r Goodson, 81 Main
stree.. S-3-2w.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

that it had admitted that the at
tacks upon him were printed with
the object of defeating him in the
primaries. A fight or two like this
in every republican state in the
Union will insure a democratic
president, it matters not whether
"free silver" trusts or the tariff
"any one or both"-are the is
sues. Let the good work go on.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
DEATH or
MAJ. ]. M. BlLLUPS.

The worst fears of the countless
friends of Maj. Jno. NJ. Biliups,
who for many days past have
been made uneasy by the gravity
of his condition, have been real
lied, and the great and noble
man who for so many years has
been a prominent figure IN the fl
nancial, commercial and religious
circles of the city is no more.
Surrounded by a circle of loving
relatives and devoted friends, his
soul released itself from the pain
ridden body last Monday after
noon and passed TO its final rest
ing place beyond the silent river,
where all who serve Him and
keep His commandments ind ev-
erlasting life.
In Major Billups was exempli-
fled the purest type of southern
manhood, brave, noble, honest
and true, he was a man loved by
all who knew him.pers0nally, and
reYered and respected by all who
had business dealings with him.
In the financial circles of the city
he was most prominent, having
for thirty years past held the Of
flee of president of the Columbus
Insurance and Banking Co., one
of the strongest banking institu-
tons in the state. While an able
financier and possessed rare bus
mess acumen, he was, at thesame
time, very liberal in his dealings
with others, aad was one of those
noble, pure-minded men who
never allowed the desire of wealth
to outweigh his feelings of kind
ness and brotherly love for his
fellow men. In the religious cir
cles of the city Major Billups was
as conspicuous as he was among
men of finance, having been for
many years a member of the
board of stewards of the First
Methodist church. He was active
in church andSunday school work
of every kind, and many men who
have grown up to lead useful and
honorable lives are indebted to
Major Billups for the knowledge
of the Bible which he so patiently
to them, and for the
splendid example for emulation
which his own blameless life Of
fered.
Major Billups was a native Of
Georgia, having been the son Of
Col. Thomas Carlton Billups, who
was known throughout the length
and breadth of the state as one Of
its bravest and most patriotic cit
zens. He was born in Oglethorpe
county in that state seventy eight
years ago, but came TO Columbus
when youth, and during his
long residence here has alw ay
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

HUBERT A. STANDS, son of for
mer Lieut.. Gov. G.. ID. Shan ds,
who during the past year has
been a student at the University
of Halle Wurtenburg, Germany,
has stood successfully the exam
ination for the degree Of Doctor
of Philosophy, and was given
the degree magma cum laude.
This, considering the fact that
DR.. Stands has been in Germany
only one year, is a most unusual
achievement, and reflects great
credit, both upon him and upon
the University of Mississippi,
where he studied for six years,
preparing himself to go abroad,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
National Esesnpnsns c as Nass
ington D. C. oetsesr s-m. fso1

For theoccasion 90 NationAl t.nelEaE.-
ment Of -. \. K. Mashin1tue r. g.
October 6Eh-firh. .SoGtnern r1a.Naag ASIA
sell tickets t0 Washlnxtu8 -. a.. 4H1
return AZ extremely bow rates, Asettf
3ri-t4h- -5th and 6th. Emal Aaaar tF
return October f1sh, fs~Z. by deposit 2
ing ticket with joint AEenz. IA gassla-g~
ton before noon October lagh. 4n4 uG
payment OF Zee Of SIC. ara EXTENSION ut
hnal limit until <oEeab-eE 6rl, t.s-
may be obtained.
For further information e44 ca A1Y
Southern railway glcxe< agent
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

WE notice from the Eayette
(Ala.) Banner that Mr.. w. Aus
tin Crown is announced as a can
didate for Superintendent of Ed
ucation for that county and we
trust that the voters will appre-
ciate him at his full worth and
give him their support. He is a
young man of unusual ability and
the highest integrity and he would
be an honor to that or any othes
office in the gift of his people. If
our good wishes would elect him
he would have the office now and
we believe she people who want
the best man for the place will
give him a rousing vote.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

Mr.. G.. w. Shedd, whose health
for several months past has been.
very poor, left last night for
Nashville, where he will enter an
infirmary. Mr.. Shedd recently
sold his residence in south Co
lumbus to the Mississippi Cotton
Oil Co., and during his absence
his wife will occupy rooms over
Mr.. T. c. Cady's store on Main
street, having as a companion her
sister, Mrs. w. G.. Nickels, of
Caledonia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

THE British trade commission
ers who have been investigating
trade conditions in South Africa
will report that the trusts rule the
country and that the conditions
are far more serious than any one
imagines. The difference between
SouthAfrica and the UnitedStates
is that the Imagination is not me-
cessary in the latter country. The
people here are confronted with
the proposition SO boldly and
forcibly that We can taste the
trusts in everything We eat, drink
and wear.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

GIRLS may be awkward in
sharpening lead pencils and
throwing stones, but some of
them have the masculine sex
"skinned block" when it comes
to an exhibition of grace and
skill in climbing a fence.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

THE republicans of California
have bitter factional fight
which, from the present outlook,
seems calculated to disrupt the
party in that state. The fight is
between the Spreekles crowd and
Govern or Gage for the control of
the political machine. Governor
Gage had Spreckles arrested on
q charge of criminal libel, and
Spreckles retaliated 10y swearing
out warrant against the govern
or because of a signed statement
wherein the governor referred to
Spreckles' paper, The Call, as
"ibeious Sheet" and declared
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
0steopa thic Notes.

The source of health is within
US, not without.
The cures resulting from Oste-
opathic treatment are permanent
and lasting, because they have
an immovable basis in nature it
self.
Osteopathic treatment, if taken
in timely and proper manner,
is both prophylaxis and therapeu-
sis-one is the prevention and the
other to the cure of disease.
Opie Read, the distinguished
author, physically Grated"
by it, says; 1T is worth all the
curative waters in the world. 1t
is almost instant freedom from
weariness. 1t is the Champagne
of Nature. | honestly believe it
to be one of the most wonderful
discoveries of any age
DR.. E. III. Pratt, the we'll
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

Col. w. A. MONTGOMERY has
withdrawn from the race for con-
gress in the eighth district, leav-
ing Hooker, Williams and Henry
to fight it out.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
Drs. Riley

Office ot j. p. Woodward resi-
denee; office hours, 8 a. m. to 4
p. m. Both phones. Consulta-
ton and examination free at Of
flee,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

In the local option electio n
which was held in Marshall
county last week the county went
dry by a good majority.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

of our delicious, cold and spark
ling soda water on a sultry day
will open your eyes to the differ
ence in a high grade, pure fruit
juice flavoring aud that made by
artificial processes. Our choice
soda water is boon to the thirs-
ty on a Summers day, and our
ice cream soda is both food and
drink.
o. P. BROWN.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
Bowlin Brothers

will be filled promptly, efficiently
and of the finest grade of goods.
We handle nothing but what we
know is reliable, fresh, pure and
wholesome, whether of necessi-
ties or luxuries.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

The Singer leads the world.
Have one sent to your home on
trial. r. b. Leslie, Mgr.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
Belgian Hares for Sale.

Pedigree stock, one to three
months old. One dollar each.
s&w4t A. A. BREAST, Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

Singer Machines sold on easy
payment plan. Old machines ta-
ken in exchange.
r. B. LESLIE, Mgr.
5-29 If.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
Your
w Weekly Order

for household needs in groceries,
if placed in the hands of
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

Buy Buist's turnip seed from
Chapman. All the latest and
best varieties.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19
ysrY Lev Rates to aosntsin sns Sea
shore Resorts xis Soatheru sagiras.

On August f6th, t.s-, rhe ~lEEerH
railway Wlii sell rounI trin EckeEs ar
greatly reduced rates fran Celerl.s-
Miss, @ the tollrWlnE u1Esel Fs15G-
Ashs5i5e and Ho1 SurnEs. n. e.. sl.i-ss-
Old Point. Virginia becca. Eacear
View, and Hoe Sprlugs. Ia. >i-lti ana
Va, St6-&a. TicErEs wll a8
good u return AuEglst 6tst. le-
For particulars apply e. ~eaetru
railway agent or asitress-
Prank H. aanss,
Travelling PassenEcF AElt-
John O. Hasa.
District Pas@em-sfr Assaut-
E5ru5 n.shatz- All-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-08-19

Fruit jar rubbers at Mayo e
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-04
PALMA PRAISED AMERICANS.

He Was Warm in His Praise Of the
Sanitary Department.
New York, May -Presldent-elect Palma
has made thorough inspection of the civil
hospital. says a Santiago, Cuba dispatch
to the Tribune This hospital has been
made model and modern institution by
the United States and Is good example
Of the excellent work done for Cuba dur
Ing the American occupation. In the
scrupulously clean streets and the snnita-
ton of Santiago are found the causes OF
the disappearance Of yellow fever and the
reduced mortality rate.
General Palma was keenly appreentive Of
the enormous task performed by the sani-
tary department. He was warm ia nis
praise of the United States for the healthy
condition OF the island The general visited
every department and asked many ques
tons He spoke pleasantly with the pa
tents and addressed the American and
Cuban nurses, -hanking the former for their
cooperation and TO tho latter spoke words
of encouragement.
At dinner given by the chamber Of coat.
mcrcr industry End navigation. General
Palma reiterated his good Will and admira,
tlon for the United Suites. Senior Quesnda
spoke OF the necessity for fostering trade
relations with the world in general. Lieu
! tcunnt Whitesidp wished the new republic
| godspeed and said that no one would like
! more than the American nation to see CUBA
/ prosperous and peaceful.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-04
A Pleasant Affair.

Last Wednesday evening the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Gombert at Drummer
presented scene of unusual beauty, the
occasion being Il reception rendered in honor
Of Miss Nellie Grnncn OF New Orleans The
spacious parlorS were decorated with pro
fusion of flowers and cverGreens and pre-
scented weird scene of beauty seldom
oqualod. Music. vocal and Instrumental
was the chief feature Of the evening after
which followed an elegant rcpast to which
all present did ample Justice. Mcsdames
Seihert and Maroncy's duct was nm excel
lent effort toward the entertainment Of
those present, and the vocal solos Of Mr.,
John McClCary and Miss Willie Long de
serve especial mention.
Tho evenings pleasures closed with cake
walk by Master james Gomhort and Edna
Flock. which delighted all present and was
pronounced equal to Il professional effort
Those present were Mr. and Mrs, NJ. 7
Gom5crt Miss Nellie Granen. MIR. and Mrs
ouls Scihcrt. Mr.. and Mrs John McClcary
MIR and Mrs. George Rick, Mr., and Mrs. W
NJ Moroney Mr.. and Mrs Floeck, Mrs. c
Maurice Mrs w. NJ Long, Misses Ednc
and Alma Floeck. Willie Long, Lucille
Dun kles. Mollie McCuskey, and Messrs
George f. Harris, Bert Coffey, j. NJ. Smitl
and Masters James Gombcrt and Alder
Flock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-04

this haG been done even bishop being as
signed 10 Texas to oversee their work,
new and old" in the Lone star Sttt'.
And church enterprises are coatinuniiy q r.
mated and money wasted and strife kept
up by this invasion.
The eighth general conference met in n
antA. Ga, in May, 1873, 1t was uneven
full, excepting the provision made for rcpl @
scntaUon AT the great Methodist ecumenic'l
conference r. be held in City Road chapel.
Icndor In 1881, and the organization of
the Womans Foreign Missionary Hoard
Tho ninth general conference met in Nash.
vi!lc. Tenn. Nay $. 1SS2. Dr, T. Nc
Anally, editor o. tho st. Louis Christian
Advocate, presented plan and cons titj'-
tion for a church extension hoard which
waG adopted. II was So well considered
and drawn up by D.. McAnallv that II has
mt only never been materially oh 'ngod,
hut has been model for other churches
Four hishops-Alpheur Waters Wilson OF
baltimore, Linus Parker OF New orleans
Rohcri Is. TargrovC of Nashville and John
C. Cranberry o.. Virginia-wera elected IN
cousccratcd u. Atticus g. HayGonl ni
Georgia was elected. but refused consc ia
ton. because he said his duties as agtnI
Of the Slater fund for the education oi
negroes in the South had previous claims
or him. | trust it will not be considered
improper to tell the fact that such S &
nhcant and deliberate sct-sacrhce In .
half of the negro Is without parable
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-04
TIE FUTURE OF CHINA.
Bishop Wilson Made Appeal for Add
tonal Missionaries to Asia.

Bishop Wilson Made Appeal for Add-
tonaI Missionaries to Asia.
Nashville Tenn, May BIN an address
here before the beard of missions Of the
Southern Methodist church. of which he
is president, Senior Bishop A. w. Wilson
last night made an imprisoned appeal Tor
additional missionaries to Asia. He linked
Japan, China and Corea, stating that with
In the next few years there would be per-
ceptible changes one way or the other and
that unless the Christian people predomi-
nate the world the church would be threat
oned with destruction.
I'VE have had as much to do with the
Boxer admit he said. "as religion
had In the troubles In the Roman empire.
/ confess that so far us civilization of the
East 70 concerned. our safety Is not great.
Unless VIC proceed early we viii have 10
conquer ut heavier cost. The resistance
Will he greater than that of the apostles.
The work we fail to do today will re a
work done for the devil, and against Christ
and the world In the days to come. The
work In other foreign fields Is not to be con-
sidered with China. with Its teemlng thou
sands or people with rs great hrains as can
forms OF civilization like the people OF
Japan. but will 20 to the root aud appro.
pirate that which they believe Will assist
them. II we allow them In their present
condition to go ahead the people OF China,
Japan and CoreH will eventually cuntrvl
the East and make trouble for the West
We of the West will suffer not only from
the reaction but from the reflex action In
our own land -