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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
Short Items of Interest.

Mr.. Chas. Clay, of Deerbrook,
was fair visitor.
All the latest books, etc, at w.
N. Munroe & Co.'S.
Old papers for sale at this Of
fee. Twenty for five cents.
See Selig's ready to wear Ia
dies hats, the proper shapes.
Anew line of ladies' purses and
wrist bags at Curry and Game S.
Mr.. Tom Tate, of Brooksville
Miss, was a visitor to the city
on Friday.
Mr.. Walter Price, of Fairfield,
Ala, was a visitor to the city the
past week attracted here by the
fair.
DR.. Arthur Rice. of Oktibbeha.
was a visitor on Friday coming
over to the fair.
Just received at Sel1g's the
latest designs in ladies Jackets,
from twenty dollars TO the cheap
est.
Capt. Trice Johnston, of the
government snag boat, has been
in the city for several days past
visiting his family here.
Hon. J. G. Hardy, of the A. &
NJ. College. was a welcomed
visitor last Friday coming over to
witness the foot ball game.
Mr.. lack Pullian. of Pickens-
vile, spent the past week III
Columbus combining business
with his enjoyment of the fair.
Mr.. Geo. M. Foote, of Hatties-
burg, Miss, has been at home
the past week on a visit to his
parents, Capt. and Mrs. IL. ID.
Foote.
Misses jim and Amy Trimm,
of Northport, Ala, were visitors
TO Mrs. Propst. last Frida y.
They came over to enjoy the foot
ball game.
Misses Lille and Daisy Jen-
nings, of Carrollton, Ala, who
have been in the city the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Stansell,
have returned to their home.
Telephone your orders for fine
whiskeys, beer. wine, etc. to Jas.
Ia. Coleman, Pickensville, Ala.
All orders receive careful at
tention and prompt shipment.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
The Great Foot Ball Game.

Standing IN a drilling rain,
watching every move of the
game with eager eyes, fully three
thousand spectators witnessed
the battle for the opening game
of the season between Alabama
and Mississippi Friday. Those
who were present at the park
Friday viewed spectacle
worthy of the Roman arena.
The game was fast and snappy,
few fancy plays, but of straight
centre rushes in which weight
and strength counted and event
ually won. For the first half it
seemed as though it might be
draw, at the first of the second
half Alabama was almost certain
TO make a touchdown If not a
goal, at the end of the second
half Mississippi had won with
score of of II to 0. 1t was Ala
bama's ball to start, and they
made good use of it. By an end
run the ball was placed within
short distance of Mississippi's
goal and business seemed to be
picking up for Alabama. The
ball coming over to Mississippi
they brought TO bear all their
force on the center and steadily
brought it back into safe grounds.
At the close of the first half the
ball was well out in the middle
Of the field with neither side
gamer. The second half open
ed up with both sides determined
10 do something or die, and Ala
Oama came near doing it. With |
5he ball on their five-yard line,
Mississippi by clear headed play
ng put it well up the field. |
Then steadily, foot by foot, Mis-
team carried the ball |
IcrOss the line. The crowd went |
Wild. Alabama now lost heart,
hough not their courage. They
ought, but it did no good. With /
he enthusiasm Of victory in their
ems. Mississippi's boys carried
he ball down the field again. 1t
vas easily done the second time.
\ touch down was made just
'efore the game was called,
the score II to 0.
Nothing can be said against
Alabama's men. They are clean,
Iervy players. but Mississippi
Iad her in the disgrace of three
ears defeat, and were determin-
d to make this game atone for
II. In the first half Nash BrOy-
IS of the Mississippi eleven, was
isabled by broken wrist and
vas replaced by Brown. Ala
anna had two men disabled du-
ing the game, but their injuries
yere slight. Both elevens with
heir followers left the city Fri
ay night for their respective
one flushed with
ictory, the other conscious of
aving been beaten by a worthy
De.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
AROUND THE CITY (

Mr.. B. ]. Allen. of Macon, is
in the city with friends.
Mr.. E. G. Smith, of West
Point, Miss, is fair visitor.
Superb line of score cards,
latest designs, Mayo & Weaver.
Misses Scales and Mary Bush
are the guests Of friends in the
city.
A guarantee corset at Selig's,
all sizes for 45c, made of the best
coutile.
New designs in Wall Paper from
sc to S1.00 per roll at w. M. Mum
roe & Co. s
Miss Claud McQuiston, of
Aberdeen, was a charming visi-
tor to COlum bus last week.
A satisfaction of economy and
wearing is the silk and wool I'M
der wear at Selig's.
Mr.. S. II. Sykes, of Aberdeen.
ran down to the fair and spent
many plea SAINT hours with
friends.
just received at Selig's the
most complete line of ladies
skirts, from fifteen dollars to the
cheapest grades.
Mr.. Robt. Cannon s old friends
in COlum bus were pleased to
greet him in Columbus during
the fair.
Look over your cigar dealers
show case until you see a MIR.
Thomas" it is the best sc cigar
he can handle.
Mr.. Noah Scales, of Macon, a
prominent citizen of that place,
was numbered among the fair
visitors.
Telephone a trial order to Jas
Fl. Coleman, Pickensville, Ala.
Satisfaction guaranteed. 9-2t.
The friends of Mr.. w F. Eel
are glad to know that he is able
to be at work again after an i'll
ness of few days.
Messrs. Everette Jacob, Jas.
II. Harrison and G. L. Lincoln
are at home from the A. g. M.
College for a few days.
Misses Anuie Stockard, Alyda
Carr and Lucy Harrison were
the charming sponsors for the
Alabama foot ball eleven Friday.
Don't forget. we guarantee our
A. A. Waterman s Fountain pens.
Every business man or woman
should have one. Sold at Curry
& Gaines drug store.
Hon. Harden Brooks, of Ma
con, spent several days of the
past week in Columbus mingling
with friends and enjoying the
fair.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22

Every business man or woman
should have a fountain pen. Get
a Waterman at Curry & Gaines
drug store where each pen is
guaranteed to give satisfaction.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-10-22
To Leave Tomorrow.

Congressman Bankhead and
Capt Craighill, of Mobile, Ala,
Will arrive in the city this after
noon for the purpose of exam in
ing the river from this city to
Demopolis, Ala. Congressman
Bankhead comes from his home
at Fayette and Capt. Craighill
comes from Mobile, Ala.
They will leave in the morning
in row boat for Demopolis and
will require five days to make
the trip, stopping at Pickensville,
Vienna, GAINESVILLE, Epps and
other places. They will study
the river carefully and will be in
a position to make an intelligent
recommendation to Congress.
at its next session. Capt. Trlce
Johnson. in charge of the govern
ment snag boat, has brought his
craft to this city to be of any as
sistance that he can TO the exam
lining party and will probably
accompany them.
Hon. J. @. Millsaps, of West
Point, Miss, was a visitor to the
city the past week. Mr.. Mill
saps represents Clay in the legis-
iature, is a prominent candidate
for the position of Speaker of the
lower house and is a fine fellow.
Mr.. Fred Shull, who for some
time has held position with
Capt. VIM. Winston in this city,
leaves this evening for Green
wood where he has accepted a
position with a prominent hard.
ware firm. Mr.. Shull has many
friends in this city who regret
to see him leave.
JAS II. Coleman, Pickensville,
Ala, has laid ia a large stock of
the finest whiskeys with the
view of serving the people of Co
lumbus and LOwndes county.
He solicits trial order. TeIe-
phone and goods will be shipped
same day. 9-2-tf
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
scotland,s Round Toyvers.

Scotland boasts Of two round towers,
said to be stragglers from the great
typical group found IN Ireland. The
one is attached to the handsome cathe-
dral Of Brechin and the other stands in
the center Of Abernethy, near the en-
trance gate to the churchyard. The
Brechin tower, built in six irregular
courses and rising over 100 feet, is the
more perfect Of the two. 1t dates from
Kenneth's reign. 97195, and has n most
graceful appearance. Pennant in his
history speaks of having, In 1772, found
handsome bells within its walls. These
were afterward removed and now hang
in neighboring stecple The origin Of
these towers is now somewhat doubt
full, but archmologists are generally
agreed that they were built in connec-
ton with churches "ror defense and
fatthfulness Of watch" during the
Norseman raids. They We're afterward
used as belfries, the Brechin tower hay
ing done duty as such for generations.
The tower is now one of the sights of
fhe ancient town and Is regarded as a
memorial Of its early connection with
MISUNDERSTANDING American.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
MONUMENT TO LEE. :
THE PROPOSITION MADE In THE PENN
SYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
A Bill Which Has Patriotic Purpose But
Which Has Already Aroused Oppo-
SitiOn OH Part OF Bitter G.
A. r, Men.

Philadelphia, Jan. 28.-The fol-
lowing is the bill introduced in the
Pennsylvania legislature Thursday
by Representative Cooper, Federal
soldier:
Section l. Be- it enacted, etc. that
a commission to consist of the COVER
nor and the adjutant general, of
Pennsylvania and five additional per
sons who were soldiers in the union
army during the war of the rebellion
to be appointed by the governor,
shall be authorize to represent
Pennsylvania in CO. cooperation with a
like commission representing the
state of Virginia, to have executed, in
the best style of art, bronze eques-
trian stature Of Gen. Robert i. Lee,
and have it permanently erected at
such a point on Seminary hill as
may be deemed best suited to the
purpose Such commissioners shall
receive no compensation beyond ac.
tual expenses iu the performance cf
their official duties.
Section 2. The sum of $4,000 is
hereby appropriated to be applied by
said commission to the erection of
the proposed equestrian statue of
General Lee, and for the payment of
the expenses Of the commission.
Section 3. This act shall be en-
tirely null and void unless the state
of Virginia, during tho session of it's
next Legislature, shall provide for the
appointment of like commission 10
co operate with the Pennsylvania
commission herein provided for, and
make a like appropriation for the
erection of the Lee statue.
Col. A. K. Mcclure, the distin-
guished editor and statesman, will
appear before the committee tomor-
row, (Tuesday), and make a speech
in favor Of the bill.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
The Changed Grisaly.

There are numerous reliable state
ments Of grizzly bears having attacked
men, but nowadays the grizzly does not
seek out his human victims, as there
are credible statements that his fore
fathers used to do. Neither does he
lie In wait and, pouncing upon hunt
er, tear him into bloody shreds in de.
lighted tiendshness, as the old time
stories used to tell. The change in the
griZzly's disposition is likenod by vet->
eran hunters to the change in the char
acter Of the white cousin Of the grizzly,
the polar bear Of the arctics. When
the stations for the Hudson Bay COM
pany were established, the diarins Of
the men there often referred to the
fright Of attacks by polar bears. Many
n navigator In the arctic seas has been
clawed and chewed to death by polar
bears. But for nearly century the
polar bear has not been regarded b 20
very fierce. and nowadays it Is looked
upon as cowardly beast. Association
with armed men has modified the polar
bears dlspOsltion.-Out
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
ANIMAL ODDITIES.

Breton sheep are not much larger
than fair sized hare.
The mandarin duck is one Of the most
beautiful of aquatic birds.
The queen Is always ut the mercy Of
the bees and Is n slave instead Of O
ruler
a beetle one-third the size Of q horse
would be able to pull against more
than dozen horses.
The greyhound, which can cover q
mile in minute and twenty eight Sec
onds, is the fastest Of Quadrupeds.
The giraffe, armadillo and porcupine
have no vocal cords and are therefore
mute. Whales and serpents are also
Voceless
The glowworm lays eggs which are
themselves luminous. However, the
young Matched from them are not DOS
sessed of those peculiar properties until
after the first transformation.
10 escape from dangers which men
ace them startishes commit suicide.
This instinct Of self destruction is
found only in the highest and lowest
scales Of animal life.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
Pointed Paragraphs.

1t cost more to support one vice
than ten virtues.
Ignorance is the step mother of
prejudice.
A bad promise is like good cake.
Better broken than kept.
Some people are in mighty poor
company when alone.
Founders Of large fortunes are
usually too mean to enjoy them.
Crank notions are all right if they
can be turned to good advantage.
One enemy may do more damage
than a hundred friends can repair.
Next to having wisdom yourself is
the ability to profit by the wisdom OF
others.
No one is able to discover that a
rich man is fool until after he loses
his money.
1t ls a mean man who would throw
up New Years resolution to ano-
ther at this late day.
When young man wants to get
rid of his best girl he should take
her skating and let her slide.
Although some people are con.
.tinually changing their minds, they
seem unable to get q decent one.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
Cobwpb PilIa.

In New England cobweb pills are
supposed to cure the ague, and in the
south certain kIuckle bone in pigs
foot Is sure cure for rheumatism If it
be carried In the pocket or worn sus-
pended from a string around the neck.
Tracing the spider web pill. it origi-
mated In China, where all species OF in
sects have certain positive or negative
values In medicine. In Peking 1t is
customary to give two OF three scor-
pions or spiders to q patient Ill of fever
In Ireland the peasantry swallow small
spiders alive to effect cures. from
these the cobweb pill Of the New Eng
land native was easy. In Flanders tho
live spider is fastened into the empty
shell Of a walnut and worn around the
neck Of the patient. AS the creature
dies the fever decreases until 1t is gone
entirely.-Rochester Post -Uxpress.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
TIE TURKISH .WoHlAN.
Bsr Fridsy Excursions ON tho sweet
waters OF Asia. Hs

bNTS0J
waters Of Asia.
Friday is the only day on which
Turkish women enjoy little liberty
and release from the dreadful seclusion
In which they are always kept, and
they are not slow to avail themselves
Of the chance. On Fridays every one
goes to the Sweet Waters Of Asia,
which consist Of small river running
about two miles inland, with trees and
meadows on each side. Hundreds Of
boats assemble and glide up and down
the river. Every boat or caique has
two or more Turkish ladies on board.
The sight Is very fine one, as each
private caiQue is most carefully got
up, and the boatmen wear brilliant liv.
cries to match the cushions and tho
long embroidered cloth which hangs
over the stern and trails in the water.
The khedivah Of Egypt Is one Of tho
finest, In crimson and gold, embroid-
cred with crowns and fishes. Besides
the liveries the parasols make a won.
derful show, and here may be seen all
the latest Partisan creations. The la
dies must not speak to men, but the
sight Of wells lowered or other signal
given when particular boat is pass
ing. and habitual frequenters can point
out boats which are sometimes close to
each other. 1t is very innocent d.
version and would not satisfy western
ladies. An hour before sunset the po-
lice boats appear and force all women
to leave.--London Telegraph.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
Hebridean Proverbs.

The daily talk Of the Hebrideans has
a shrewd picturesqueness. LET the
loan go laughing home," they say.
That is, "Be careful Of whatever you
have borrowed"
Ii person were to be met coldly
on going to a friends house, he would
say:
"The shore Is the same, but the shell.
fish is not the same"
The impossible is denoted by "black-
berries in midwinter and sea gulls'
eggs in autumn"
Better thin kneading than to be
empty" That IS, Half loaf 10 better
than no bread"
"rhe man who is idle will put the
cats on the fire"
'He that does not look before him
will look behind him."
"a house without dog, without q
cat, without little child, Is house
without pleasure and without laugh
ter.'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
"KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT"
People Who Say Little and Drink Less
acct There" OfteneSt.
From the Toronto Star. |

"Hel p me to catch him, mister"
said the small boy, as he dashed by
in painting pursuit of his juvenile
enemy.
'Keep your mouth shut, and you'll
soon catch him." advised the man,
and the boy understood in an instant,
and, understanding, closed his mouth
and ran on easily running down the
object of his pursuit, who ha6 been
running open. mouthed, and was soon
doubled up with stitch in his side.
There is good deal in keeping
your mouth shut.
There are more people in the world
who never open q mouth without
putting q foot in it thu you have
any idea Of. You may be fool, but
if you keep your mouth shut who's
to know 1T.
Generally you can size up the fell
lows who'll get there, are getting
there, or have got there, by the way
their lower jew hangs. You may oc
casionally see wise man wandering
around with his mouth open, but not
as usual thing.
It's what people say and drink
chiefly that causes them to appear
before the police magistrate. If they
had kept their mouth shut they
would not have said or drunk it.
More foolish fish are caught with
hooks in their mouth than through
the tail. The fellow who goes around
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
His QueBtaon.

Sister You've seen Mrs. Newpop's
baby. haven't you?
Brother--YCs. but Pm afraid Mrs.
Newpop must think I don't take any
interest in babies.
Sistcr-Of course. If you don't ask
questions about 1t She
Brothcr-But | did ask a question;
asked If 1t could sit up OH its hind legs
and beg yet. and she wouldn't answer.
-Philadelphia Press.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
Homes In Italy.

Speaking Of homes and ways Of liv-
Ing. Mr.. Luigi Villarl in italian Life
In Town and Country" reveals a curi-
GUS state Of affairs. In Italian cities
there are no slum districts. The Door
est Of the poor may be lodged in the
same palace with people whose income
runs over $25.O00 annually. The poor
are packed away in the garrets or in
the cellars to be sure, and their mis-
cry must be rendered all the more
acute by the sight and scent Of such
lavish living. High class Italians have
no objections whatever to dwelling over
q shop or place of business.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
Chr Aerald and 0elus
HER ,FRENOH A FAILURE.
The Tragedy OF Backing Bottle
In the Latin Quarter.

The Tragedy OF Backing Bottle
In the Latin Quarter.
She was spending her first month IN
the Latin quarter of Paris. She spoke
English fluently, with Boston accent:
also she spoke German, could make a
fair stagger at Italian and knew II few
words of Hindoostanee but of French
not syllable.
One morning she for nd herself in q
wrestling match with bottle Of
French shoe blacking The pesky bot
tie, understanding that it had to deal
with an alien, refused to give up Its
cork She had no corkscrew Of her
own and did not know how to ask for
one, even If she dared suspect that her
next door neighbOr might be possessed
of the luxury. The tine of her pet fork
she had bent OH the obstinate plug, the
point Of her best penknife she had bro
ken off short, and nothing remained
except to throw the bottle out Of
window to get ut it's contents. She de-
cided us a last resort to try breaking
the neck Off the bottle. With "stove
lid litter" she administered several
cautious taps in the region Of the jugu-
lar Of the obstinate neck. "Nothin'
doin'." Then she tapped harder still,
and the blacking came. All over her
fingers 1t came, all over her light wool
en- skirt and over much Of the floor and
window sill.
She decided to have the skirt cleaned
and, packing 1t into bundle, tripped
Off to an establishment where she
found embarrassment because she
could not understand questions. Final
ly she got the drift Of the conversation.
The cleaners wanted to know what
had caused the spot Fortunately a
bottle Of shoe backing was standing
near by, and she pointed at this and
"oud" and "ouid" until she left In
heightened spirits feeling that she was
not helpless and that she had made the
cleaners understand. When the skirt
was duly returned the following week,
it was dyed Dlack.-New York Tribune,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
A True Friend,

1t takes a grent soul to be q true
frjend-a large, catholic, steadfast and
loving spirit. One must forgive much,
forget mdah forbear much. 1t costs to
be friend or to have friend. There
is nothing else in life except mother
hood that costs so much. 1t not only
costs time. affection, strength, patience,
love--sometimcs man must even lay
down his life for his friends. There is
no true friendship without self abnega-
ton, self Snrridce.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
FOrn.ot HtmaeIR-

Mrs. Henpcck-We hev bin married
twenty years today, Hiram.
Hiram with a sigh-Yes, fer twenty
years we've fought
Mrs. ltenpcck (scOwling) - What?
You old wretch.
Hiram (quickly)-Life's battles to.
gether, Mlrandy.-Judge.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30

with his mouth open may catch a few
flies in the aperture, but he isn't
likely to catch anything very valu
able that way.
It's the fellow who sets his teeth,
and consequently shuts his mouth,
who gets there.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
On n Shelf.

Mamma" asked little three-year-old
MaEgic, "do people go to heaven when
they die?"
eyes, dear, If they are good" replied
her mother.
"Then guess grandpa wasn't any
good" rejoined the little miss, "'cause
when he died they just put him on O
shelf In big stone house and locked
the door."-Chicago Newa.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
Born With Them.

Mamma" said the little girl, her
eyes wide with excitement, II do be-
lievc the minister told q story!
"Why, the ideaW said her mother.
"You don't know what you are say
ing"
But | do. mamma. | heard papa
SIX him how long he had worn whisk-
.rs. and he said he had worn them all
his life"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
The Wise Deacon.

"Deacon." began the old colored par
son. "do you cbeh say. Cit behind me.
SatanY" -
NO bruddah, Ah do not" said Dea-
con Green. "Bf Ah told Satan to git
behind me. he might stick me when
All want lookin'. Ah keeps him right
In front whah All kin see him."-Chi-
cagO News.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
LIT 1t High.

"Yo' kin allus tell or polite man."
said Charcoal Eph, ruminatively, "by
de way he lif' his hat t. de ladies, an
eff he llf' 1t high, yo' kin also tell dat
he amt baldheaded, Mistah Jackson"
Baltimore News
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
TOO Valuable to Lose,

Mr.. Grogan-Sure, Moike, an what
did yez do wit yure dorg?
Mike-Oh he wuz wort $40 an OF
KEEP tinkin' if some wan sh'd stale
um Oh could i'll afford tn loss, 90 OF
gave um away, bgorra! - Chicago
News.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30

I wonder why 1t is we are not all
kinder than we are. How easily 1t 10
done! How instantaneously 1t acts!
How infallibly 1t Is remembered!--
I9rummOnd
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-30
DObby'B Comment.

Little Bobby was inspecting the new
baby for the first time, and his dictum
was as follows:
II s'pose it's nice enough, what there
is OF 1t, but I'm sorry it amt parrot ~
Tit Bits