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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

counsel and is about the only lit
tie thing the writer ever knew
Mr.. McClurg to be guilty of, fol
he is usually the embodiment .oi
courtesy, discretion and even
gentility.
However, his allusion to his
associate counsel was unfortu-
nate. Mr.. Noel, who was nomi-
mated in the manner mentioned,
was not present, while Mr.. Nc
Clurg was present and was a
member of that same convention.
The people rebuked the conven-
tion-not Mr.. Noel-by re-elect-
ing A. H. Brantley at the gener-
al election, but the next conven-
ton nominated Mr.. Noel and the
people elected him. These are
the facts in the case.
Besides, the attorney general
could hardly be a very strong ad-
vocate of a primary election, as
he was indebted to the Steering
committee" of the last con-
vention for the position h e
how holds. In counties where
primaries were held, Hon. Wal
ter Trotter, of Winor had Sc
cured at least two counties to Mr..
McClurg's one, and n0 we'll in
formed man doubts that Mr.. Trot-
ter would have been nominated
in state primary. But no one
can ever tell what a convention
will do. The strongest man is
often left out by the wire-puller.
Messrs. Noel and McClurg are
prospective candidates for gov
Could this have had any
hing to do with the thrust?
Mr.. McClurg made a mistake, |
and being the clever man that he
s, his mistake is all the more un-
- Hattiesburg Prog
.eSS.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15
POSTAL CLERKS
TO HAVE VACATION

According to the rules of the
postofflce department all of the
clerks in the local postoffIee sre
entltle to two weeks vacation
each, and Mr.. Robert Albright
VIII leave today for Castallion
Springs, where his holidays will
be spent. After his return
Messrs John B. Patterson and
Barnett Smith will each take two
weeks off. During the time that
the various clerks are absent
from duty Mr.. Erskiue Hopkins
will be employed as general as
sistant in the pOstaffIce.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

THE following has been receiv-
ed by the editor of the Atlanta
Constitution "Sur and Frend-
Do the Carnage Eiberrary lend
books techin Matthewmattics to
Outside your cite? | want Onlie
Books on Mathematics, as | am
all right on spellin and am a
purity good Grammaticion, if |
do say so miself. | kin Spell and
Grammarize; but Matthewmatt-
los is one too Much for Me-"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

S. DOVER, the treasurer OF
Sharkey county, is short over
$685. 900 in his cash. The board
of supervisors made the dlscov-
cry Tuesday and he admitted
that he had spent the money.
Dover is an Ex-Confederate SOL
der and had lived in the county
for thirty years, beng always
recognized as an upright and
honorable citizen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15
THE HALL
OF FAME.
Commercial Readers TO Vote on
Greatest MisSisSippianS.

JscKsoN, Ms. Iane s., ls@
EDITOR CoEnIERrEELs
/ Permit me 10 call your atrenEa an
70 matter Of Importance e. the
Department Of Archives ana Hls-
tory, and 70 ask your aid in pre-
senting Il prominently before tbs
people Of the state. In the bsau-
tful new capitol which is nearing
completion there viii be q Nflssrs-
sippi Hall Of Fame. In which vlH
be preserved the names and I.Se-
nesses of great men Of the zta,e-
including great Leaders - au
classes and professions.
While il il MT intended -a give
special prominence to any class
of our great men, or limit te auv
number II viii awakeu lat-re-t ia
matters historical and stimulate
state pride % give an -ae people
an opportunity o. select Cen great
Mississlppians who should have
places in this Hall os Fame WM
YOU kindly open your columns g.
the people for the above namea
purpose with your next issue and .
close the ballot August Ists If.
you have any letters ~ u.e.st ana .
interest IN the course Of the vuce. /.
may I ask you o preserve aud
forward them 10 the Department
of Archives and History, vi,h tte
result Of the vote as taken Hv
-our valuable publication
have the honor Co be.u5la 1,.-t
wishes,
Yours, very truly.
DCNHAR ROWAN. +.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

CAN you remember who ran on
the ticket with Cleverland when
Harrison was elected? There
are very few who can, but there
are many who believe an occa-
sional ad. is all that is necessary
to keep the remembrance of
them fresh and green in the
public mind.-Mail Order Jour
nal
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15
a BIG DEAL
IN CROCKERY

Mr.. L. j. Keaton, of the Com
bination store has purchased the
entire stock of the CINCINNATI
Glassware and Crockery Co. of
Cincinnati, Ohio. which firm has
recently decided to change the
character of its business, and Is
now receiving the largest con-
signment of goods of this char
acter ever shipped to Columbus.
The purchase includes a full line
of crockery and glassware of
every description, which will be
sold at very low prices.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

THERE are lots of such "well
educated" people whose manu-
script falls into the hands of the
public quite often. Some of
them write poetry and get very
indignant when it does not ap-
pear in the paper. Deliver US
from such "Grammaticians."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

A HEAD-END collision near
Selmer, Tenn. on the Mobile and
Ohio railroad occurred Tuesday
morning doing considerable dam
age and delaying traffic for sew
erai hours.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15
Ready to Yield.

ssI used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
for piles and found it certain cure, !"
says 8. r. Meredith, Willow Grove, Del.
Operations unnecessary to cure piles.
They always yield to DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Cures skin disease, all
kind OF wounds. Except no counter
feits.-E. C. Chapman.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
Founded tntss4. How has 1854 Graduates

It's advantages for practical instruction, both
in ample laboratories and abundant hospital
materials, are unequaled. Free access is given
so the great Charity Hospital with 900 beds and
5000 patients annually. Special instruction is
given daily at the bedside Of the sick. The next
tession begins October Esd, 1902 For catalogue
and information address
PROF s. E. CHAILLE, NJ. D., Dean,
p. O. DRAWER 261, NEW ORLEANS La
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

An alarm of fire was turned in
from ward five about midnight
Tuesday, caused by a small blaze
at the residence of Mrs. j. H.
Butler on Military street. The
flames were quickly extinguished,
the resultant damages being
nominal.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

CHAIRMAN GRIGGs, of the National
Democratic Congressional Com
mittee, hits president Roosevelt a
stinging blow in regard to the
trust situation.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

THE Jackson application is
very well @sput. Business men
should advertise constantly as
we'll as intellegently.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

You feel better at once after using
HERBINE, you enjoy your food more,
and you get more nourishment and in
vigorating force out Of what you eat.
Hence HERBINE makes you strong,
vigorous and cheerful. Price 80 cents.
E. G. Chapman.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

Mothers who would keep their chill
dren in good health should watch for the
first symptoms of worms and remove
them with WHITES CREAM YER
MIFUGE. Price % cents. E. c. Chap
man.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

To save mending, avoid breaking, and
to avoid suffering, prevent coughs and
colds by the use Of BALLARD'S
HOREHOTND SYRUP. It is a safe,
sure and swift remedy for all bronchial
ailments. Price 25 and so cents. E. C.
Chapman,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

THE jury of.the Rush trial failed
to agree after being out from Sat-
urday until Monday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

SEVERAL Lowndes county
teachers are attending the teach
ers' Normal at West Point.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1902-07-15

July CORN took a jump to sc
cents on the Chicago board oi
trade Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18

and against the owners thereof, as by
ordinance provided, all in accordance
with the law and ordinances governing
the same.
tn. contractor to guarantee said i'm
proyements against any repairs during
a period of seven years after the accept
ance of the same.by the city, and at the
end of said period the said improves
ments to be in first class, durable
condition, practically as when first laid:
said guaranty to be secured by bond
with approved surety company as sur
ETY. in sum not less than
so per cent of the amount OF the
cost of the entire improvements
conditioned upon the faithful perfor-
nance of the contract for said improves
ments and payable to the city of Mar
shalltown.
Dated Marshalltown, Iowa, Dec. 10,
1902. JOS. H. EGERMAYER,
City Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18
Mrlkez9
"Prefers the Anarchists
IPittSburg Dispatch

IT must see the president" said de-.
termined looking individual, who had
succeeded in reaching Secretary Cortel-
you's presence.
"Confide in me, sir" encouraged the
secretary to the visitor, .if the matter
is of sufficient Importance I'll arrange
an interview for YOU
Not for worlds will I divlllge my
secret to another said the visitor, q
small, slender man with deep-set, black,
blinking eyes.
The secretary was obstinate, and the
man realized that If he would see the
president he must first convince the
secretary.
Selling Mr.. Cortelyou by the lapel of
the coat he let go an outburst of ex-
planatory enthusiasm, as follows:
"The president is a daredevil. He
enjoys horse back riding. He must
have the exercise for the benefit of his
health. But, sir, every time he goes out
on horse back he exposes himself to the
cowardly bullet of an anarchist. / have
machine which will foil the anarch-
list It will give the president all the
pleasure and exercise of a ten-mile ride
on horse back. The nations chief can
place the machine in his parlor This
machine is mechanical horse. AS the
president mounts it, the machine sways
impatiently. He pulls the reins and the
sensation Of a gentle lope results. Pull
the reins tighter and the horse gallops.
Press the spurs in the machines side
and it tears away at a terrible rate. In
the horses interior is a contrivance
which produces a stage imitation of
Gathering hoofs. At intervals, by means
of mechanical adjustment, the horse
SHES, rears, prances, balks, and tugs at
the reins, attempts to throw the rider,
snort, and foams, and in five minutes
conpels the perspiration to flow from
the best rider that ever mounted an I'M
tanned steed.'
personally. for perspiring purposes,
I'd rather repeat your speech than ride
your horse" said the amused secretary.
"Come tomorrow; I'll see what can be
DONE"
"The president prefers the anarch-
lists" was the substance of Secretary
Cortelyou's encourag cement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18

/ doubts of "the power of salvation to
/ prevent humanity" from lapsing into
| the sins and weaknesses of "unregen-
crate souls" He will admit the partial
! guardianship, the strengthful environ
me1t, and the personally educated con-
science that religion gives to man and
woman alike will go so far as to say
right here that, in the common Ian
guage of the day, "a church member
is armed by his very religious feelings
(When Sincere) against much of the
common temptations to man and wom-
an. His or her inner thought, what
will the world say" goes even beyond
the ali powerful influence, Mrs. Grundy.
Unquestionably many a man pays his
debts for simply this reason. The mo-
tive may be unworthy, but the result to
the community is positive gain. And
with this goes another thing, by which
the community is also the better Off,
and that is, the average church member
takes unusual pains ito avoid the APP
pearanee of evil" To cover up wicked
ness and sin, repulsive in itself. Is
doubly so when offered to the public
eye. The world and the members of So
ciety who arrive at the don't care"
stage are much more injurious to pub
lie morals than members of church
organization who smother scandal
and admonish the offenders. Now, to
close this heterodoX set of paragraphs,
the writer firmly believes that the pub
LEFTY of evil is much more harmful to
the general public than the sin ITSELF,
this of course referring to criminal re-
lations of occupants of pulpits and pew.
In other words Beecher was perform
ing an act of emulation, if he perjured
himself in the never to be forgotten
Beecher-Tilton case.
Like other preachers, this scribe has
been led to omit the moral, until want
of space forbids full expression. In his
opinion the cure for the preachers
weakness lies in change of public
sentiment concerning the duties of the
preacher. Let this be amended by the
words partial cure. Amend the amend
pent and include the members of the
church, in their now expected receipt of
such duties. Take away the pastor,
drive away the shepherd, re1egate to
the past the confessional, whether in
the Roman Catholic or Protestant
church, but keep the preacher. Let it
once be understood the minister or
priest has no more rights than any 9TH
err man, and weak woman will have less
temptation offered her. When the re-
ligious world is ready to say to the
preacher your duties are those of a
teacher, and not of confessor, or pro-
fessional sympathizer, when the pastor
al call means no more nor less than the
call of society, when in the secretness
of family life the preacher has no more
rights, privileges and exceptions than,
the family lawyer, then will be lessened
the number of preachers scandals.
Propinquity causes many marriages. 1t
also causes many a preacher to forget
his calling, and also his manhood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18
vENTILATING HOMES.

A physician who has given the sub
iect careful study believes that the
people do not attach enough Importance
to the ventilation of homes. At this
season of the year, when heating of
houses is given first attention. this sub
ject does not appeal greatly to the
average individual. hut it is just the
time when it should receive proper con-
sideration.
A prominent architect having de-
clared that majority of his patrons
were willing to spend $4,000 for gin
gerbread cornices' to every one he
could persuade them to lay out for
ventilation purposes, the doctor adj
nlitted the truth of this statement, and
declared They need a little ordinary
common sense. Why. we live on air.
Normally we breathe at least eighteen
times every minute, taking in about
sixty barrels in the twenty-four hours.
Ii we eat impure food we don't keep it
up day in and day out like that. AT
least. between meals the system has
little respite and chance to even mat
tiers up. But as breathing never ceases.
we are day and night adding to the inn
purities of the system when we fail to
ventilate. tell you bad air is the cause
OF more maladies than any other factor
in our daily lives. Then the speaker
went into a few details that are well to
know and heed at this season of the
year
After discoursing on the I'll effects of
impure air he said: THE ideal ventila-
ton for buildings, large and small is
one that provides a continuous current
of fresh heated air thru each apartment.
by means of fans vents and other
structural apparatus. These. however.
apply only to the 'unhuilt house. The
common method is the opening of
window. This. in reality. does little
more than make cold spot in the
air near the opening. Two openings of
Heme sort so that current is produced
are necessary for any degree of venti-
lation. a cold room is not necessarily
well ventilated one"
His conclusion is that there are no
cut and dried rules that can be given
for the ventilation of houses that are
provided with doors and windows only.
Methods for keeping the indoor air In a
pure state must vary with available
ccnveniences. Windows opened mere
crack. top and bottom, at opposite sides
OF the room will sometimes effect this.
Wire netting covered with sheer cloth
Is an old-fashioned devise. But if the
dwellers in modern houses could only
once be brought to realize the actual
hourly Ills that are caused by the inha-
lation of bad air expedients would not
be lacking for providing a cleanly at
mosphere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18
vENEsuElA's PRESIDENT.


In seeking to ascertain what yene-
zuela win do in the present crisis, in
quirers will find it necessary to turn to
President Cipriano Castro. who is not
only president Of the republic but the
ilnperions dictator of her policies. Cas-
tro, who is a native of Venezuela, and
+ Al years old. was little known until 1899
when he organized an insurrection
against President Aadrade. He suc-
ceeded, entered the capital and de-
clared himself provisional president
Since then. in 1901, he has been elected
president for n term of six years, tho
the constitution had to be changed
for this purpose at his dictation. Ever
since his assumption of power in Vene-
zuela President Castro has been per-
nent figure in South American politics
Castro and Venezuela have been re-
garded as almost synonymous. He has
been the practically absolute dictator OF
his country. and he is charged with be-
ing sself-willed, cruel to an extent, and
not to be swerved from a decision"
President Castro las only such men
In his cabinet as he can control in
every matter of state. When one of his
rendenee of thought he is soon given to
understand that he is non grata in the
official household.
As to his official characteristics, he is
regarded as shrewd and cunning, but he
is not diplomatic. A dictator with alb
selute sway rarely is fencer of this
type.
He betrays the caution of man who
is afraid. Besides being always es-
corted by a bodyguard, whether out on
horseback or in a carriage, President
Castro is also armed. He carries in an
outside pocket on his left side small
32-calibre pearl-handIed revolver. This
he covers up with a handkerchief. 1t is
his habit to wave this handkerchief In
acknowledging greetings instead of sa-
luting or removing his hat Two years
ago crank attempted the life Of Presi-
dent Castro. 1t has been said that since
then he always hides his pistol in the
handkerchief when he takes 1t out. But
If he does he does 1t remarkably well.
President Castro has also been
charged with illegally imprisoning citi-
zens for plotting. Until few days ago,
In fact, the prisons were filled with men
charged with political offenses. The
president has now ordered their re-
lease that they might fight for their
country.
Having such a character to deal WITT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.


Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing resolution will be considered for
passage by the city council at meet
ing to be held on the 9Th day of Janu-
airy A. d. 1903 at o'clock p. m. in the
council chamber in the city of Mar
shaIltown, Iowa, at which time, the
owners of the property subject to as
sessment for such improvements as Is
hereafter stated, may appear and make
objection to the same.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ORDER
ING STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Be it resolved by the city council OF
Marshalltown, Iowa, that it hereby de-
clares the necessity and advisaDility
of improving South First avenue, from
the south line of Church street to the
south line Of Nevada street, and East
Nevada street, from the east line of
First avenue to the west line of Second
avenue, and North Fourth street, from
the end of the present paving thereon
to the north line Of Park street, and
Park street, from the east line of
Fourth street to the west line of Third
street, and the same are hereby ordered
improved in the following manner. to-
wit:
BY the construction of a cubing upon
the present established curb lines, to
be of the best Portland cement, and the
paving of the roadway between. said
curb lines and the terminals above des-
ignated on the said streets, with the
best vitrified repressed paving brick on
concrete foundation, all in accordance
with plans and specifications prepared
by the city engineer and adopted by the
city council for said improvements the
cost of said improvements to be as
sessed against AUDITING property, ex-
cepting that the cost of improving all
street and alley intersections Will be
paid for out of the general or improve
ment fund of the city, and excepting
further, such costs and expenses Of inn
proving the said East Nevada street as
shall be assessed against the railway
now laid on said street, and against the
owners thereof. as by ordinance pro-
yided, all in accordance with the law
and ordinances governing the same.
The contractor to guarantee said im-
provement against any repairs during
a period of seven years after the ac-
ceptance of the same by the city, and at
the end of said period the said improve
ment to be in a first class, durable cons
dition, practically as when first laid;
said guaranty to be secured by q bond
with approved surety company as
surety in sum not less than so per
cent of the amount of the cost Of the
entire Improvement, conditioned upon
the faithful performance OF the con-
tract for said improvement, and pay
able to the city of Marshalftown.
Dated Marshalltown. Ia, Dec. 10. 1902.
JOS. H. EGERMAYER, City Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-18
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing resolution will be considered
for passage by the city council at a
meeting to be held on the 5th day Of
January A. D., 1903 at o'clock p. m,
in the council chamber in the city of
Marshalltown, Iowa, at which time, the
owners of the property subject to as
sessment for such improvements as is
hereafter stated, may appear and make
objections to the same.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION ORDER
ING STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Be it resolved by the city council
of Marshalltown, Iowa, that it hereby
declares the necessity and advisability
il improving West Church street,
from the west line Of First street to
the west line of Ninth street, and
Fourth avenue, from the south line
of State street south to the north
line of the right of way of the Chi
cago & Northwestern Railway Com
pany, and the same are hereby ordered
improved in the following manner, to-
wit:
BY the construction of combined
curb and gutter upon the present es-
tablished curb lines, to be of the best
Portland cement, and the paving of the
roadway between the said curblines
and the terminals designated above,
with the best quality of Trinidad Pitch
Lake asphalt, or Bermudez Lake as
phalt; the pavement to consist of a
concrete foundation six inches in
thickness and one and one-half inches
of binder course and one and one-half
inches Of asphalt wearing surface. all
in accordance with specifications pre-
pared by the city engineer and adopted
by the city council for said improve
ments; the cost Of said improvements
to be assessed against the abutting
property, excepting that the cost Of
improving all street and alley inter-
sections will be paid out of the general
or Improvement fund Of the city, and
excepting further such costs and ex-
penses of improving Fourth avenue as
shall be assessed against the railway
now laid on and across said street,