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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Since it is practically certain
that Vardaman will carry Lau-
derdale county over both the
other candidats for Governor in
the August primaries. the Meri-
dian Press which has been so
loud against him has cut out" a
good deal of gush written by
Levy, Judge Critz's Mark Hanna.
The Press can see political reef
and don't propose to jam its bow
up against it with such a force
as to shatter its glib. -Okolona
Messenger.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Those who know him realize
that he is honest and sincere and
defines his position in all matters
in a straightforward. honest,
manly way, and that they can de-
pend on what he says. The
talk of his radical opponents
that he is unsafe and visionary
is all for effect, and merely to
defeat him, but they can't use
him as they would like to or can
not carry out their personal de-
sires in certain matters. New
ton Record.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Vardanan's elections is so Ger
tain now that even the Meridian
Press can see the handwriting
on the wall" The Press has
been recognized as the only pa
per of any influence that was
supporting Critz and INDUCING
in the vilest and most baseless
cha rges against Major Varda-
man. OF late it has changed it's
tactics, and giving only a half
hearted support to it's favorite,
which it, no doubt, considers al
ready defeated. Coast Beacon.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

On July 18th Major Vardaman
addressed a large audience at
Sulphur Springs, in Madison
county, and a close Investigation
shows that two-thirds of the
voters present were for Varda-
man. He was cordially greeted
by the ladies, among whom he
has many enthusiastic friends,
and the day at Sulphur Springs
will long be remem bered. 1t
may be asserted in absolute con-
fidence that Vardaman is gaining
here every day. Special.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

At a meeting of the Democratic
Executive Com mittee of Lefiore
county held recently, a resolu-
ton was unanimously passed en-
dorsing the candidacy of Major
James K. Vardaman and com
mending him to the people of the
State as suitable man for Gov
ernOr. Major Vardaman will
come nearer carrying his home
county solid than will either OF
the other candidates, says the
Com monWealth.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Just so sure as justice reigns.
and even-handed justice holds
sway, just that sure will we have
a governor actuated only by a
single motive to do equal and
exact justice to all. owing allegi-
ance to no faction, ring or clique
and inspired only by a desire to
do the greatest good to the great
est mum ber. -Yazoo Herald.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Rev T. ID. Lattlmer is home
from a trip to Enondale, Miss,
where he conducted a very sue
cessfuI revival meeting, a num-
Der of accessions to the church
resulting from his work MIR.
Lattimer leaves soon for Tennes-
see to spend the remainder of
the summer
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

In early life Major j. K. Var
daman earned a livelihood as a
field hand, and was said to be
the best his employer ever had.
Messrs. Noel and Critz, the al
ready defeated candidates for
the gubernatorial Office, doubt
less regret the Lefiore states
man did not continue field
hand. -Natchez Bulletin.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Meagre particulars of an afro
cious crime, committed just
across the line in Monroe last
week, have reached this city.
Link Gulligher had been living
with woman named Patsy
Wells for some time, and as a
result of their union several
children were born, among them
boy now eight years old. The
man finally tired of the woman
and married a wife, and the
couple had little baby which
had reached eight months old.
His former paramour became
enraged at the little baby and
told her son, the boy, the first
chance he got to brain it or kill
it with a gun. The little fellow
obeyed his mother implicitly and
placing a shot gun at the head of
the tiny baby blew it's head off.
The mother and boy are both in
jail at Aberdeen awaiting the
meeting ofCircuit Court, bail hav-
wing been refused both.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26
lures AciatIQ.

Rev. w. L. Riley, L. L. D., Cuba,
New York, writes, after fifteen days
of excruciating pain from sciatica
rheumatism, under various treatments,
I was induced TO try Ballard s Snow
Liniment. the first application giving
my first relief, and the second entire
relief.
| can give it unqualified recon-
mendation. 25c, soc and 81 90 at
Curry, Lipscomb s. Game.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Even those enemies of Major
Vardaman who are willing to see
the truth now admit that he will
be elected. Some of Mr.. Noel s
most ardent and most enthusiast
tic supporters have quit the fight,
and Mr.. Critz sees that he is
fighting against a vain hope. His
men are deserving him every
where, only a few of his hirellngs
continuing in the useless and
hopeless task. Water Valley
Perald.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

The News places at its mast
head this week the name of Maj.
James <. Vardaman. We have
been deliberate in making this
decision. We feel that no one
will feel more surprised than
Major James K. Vardaman him.
self at our decision. For Judge
Frank Critz and Hon. E. f.
Noel we entertain the kindest
feelings and greatest respect,
and recognize in them pure and
upright gentlemen. but we are
thoroughly impressed that at
this time Major Vardaman is the
man that ought to be elected gov
ernor of this great State
Starkville News.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

The opinion is becoming gen
eral IN Mississippi now in spite
of all the mud and money that
has been brought into use in the
Governors race, Major Varda-
man will be an easy winner.
Mississippians love a man who
is bold enough to speak his con-
victions out and openly and who
is too fair a foe to resort to any
undetermined means to gain van
tage over an opponent. 1t is
these qualities that have made
so many decide after careful de-
liberation that our State does
not need and could not have a
better man in the Governor s
chair than the Leflore statesman.
-McComb City Journal.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

There is a willy and sleepless
enemy opposing the express de-
sire of the people for Vardaman
and the policies he represents,
an administration, clean and up
right. of and for the people, and
while now forced to admit the
now apparent triumph of this
cause of the people, still boasts
that in the end the Roosevelt
Stand by Minnie Wilson com BIZ
nation will triumph in the ma
chinations. It be hoove the
friends of the government of the
people to be alive and active to
the end and under no conditions
relax efforts until the polls are
closed and victory assured.
From every part of the State
comes the happy intelligence
that all's well" and that the
State will send up a large in
dorsemSnt of the matchleSs
statesman of the people on the
9th of August. The enemy has
ceased in a measure to boast but
with the forced smile of chagrin
and defeat tell you to wait until
the votes are counted, hoping
yet against hope that, like Col.
McCawber, something will turn
up" Do not let this cause any
friend Of Vardaman to let up in
the work for the cause, but
while the victory is ours let US
make it as large as possible
Let every supporter of Varda-
man see TO it that ne cast his
vote and each that a friend and
neighbor follow in the same line.
For once let each become his
neighbor s, his friends keeper,
and the vote of true and tried
Democrats in behalf of the peo-
pie be large and complete. Close
ranks and stand together for the
triumph of the right. Biloxi
Review.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Maj. Viii Gardeners friends
are pleased to know that he was
reported much better yesterday.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-26

Jefferson Davis, the foremost
man of his century was a finan-
cial failure. Thomas Jefferson,
who did more for the rights of
man, for constitutional liberty
and the material growth and
magnitude of his country than
any man who ever lived, was
a financial failure. He inherited
a fortune and died in poverty.
Ben Hill gave fifteen of his best
years to public service, stood
foremost in the Senate Cham
bers of two governments and yet
found time to coin from his re
and fruitful brain one
million dollars in legal fees, but
lost it as fast as he coined it. He
was financial failure but who
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16
Do Good. 1t PAYS

\ Chicago man has observed that
Good deeds are better than real e.
tate deeds. some Of the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently
show sympathy, aud lend helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
il. ~ Most men appreciate a kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
in this community who might truth
fully say, Ny good friend cheer up
\ few doses If chamberlain : Cough
Remedy viii rid you ID your cold
and there i no danger whatever
from pneumonia when You use that
remedy 1t always cures. ] know
it for it has helped me out many a
time" Sold by all druggists.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16
Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty
DayS.

For several mouths our Younger
brother had been troubled with indi-
gestion. lie had tried several rene
dies but got no benefit from then.
We purchased some Of { Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets and be
commenced taking them. Inside d
thirty days he had gained fort,
pounds IN flesh. He Is now fully r.
covered. We have a good trade on
the Tablets. Holley Bros. Merchants.
Long Branch, No For sale bv all
druggists.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16
$500 Denver to El Paso and
Arizona.

Via the new Dalhart-E Fl Paso route
For further particulars. write TO T
f. Fisher. G. =. A. Colorado and
Southern Ry-, Denver.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

The Monday Afternoon club mer
al the home Of Mrs +. u. NuuAkeu
with a large attendance of members
and one visitor. Mrs. j W Wilson
read very interesting report Of the
Federation # women clubs held al
Colorado Springs Sept 2sth and 2gth
Mrs H. N Webster and Mrs. A.
Hartman also gave pleasant talks on
the same suDiect. Next Monday the
club meets with Mr. Mckee.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

Chas. Forberg came from Lake
CITY SUNDAY to attend the sale ot
mining property belonging to the
Nose johnson estate. However he
had nlisread the notice as the sale
does not take place until the md Of
November as appear. in the notice
published elsewhere in this paper.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

X. ID PIrommer was over first Of
the week from Cebolla where he has
been experimenting the work on the
Lewis iron mines. Half a dozen
men have been at work for some
month, and the showing j. fine
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

John McCahe was in town vrster-
day from his Beaver creek ranch
lie has recently purchased the Pa
acres from j. W Browning. The
ranch lies at the head Of North Bpa-
ser and this year cut lup tons If
hay. just about hall the land b.
under cultivation Mr. McCahe ais
starts with nice bunch of cattle.
which be has accumulated iu two
wears G leasing
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

Fish tags for shipping FISH for sale
at this Office. One cent apiece -
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16
COAL COAL COAL
PARsnNs A FEgGt-uN
COAL
lI

Ouc min tax is the amount re-
qmred for supporting the county
high school next wear according o.
the Judgment 1f the county board
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

" J Baker dropped in from Nul-
can last FRIDAY and stayed over un-
I'll Monday lie sticks pretty close
bv the southern gold belt and in
tends 30 make a winning there be
fore he quits.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

Tuesday evening friends af Rev.
and Mrs W h. Rose gave them 20
reception at the Methodist parsonage
and church. over a hundred eath-
cred and were agreeably entertained
by an imUr1mplu musical and liter
ary program, and by light rafre.L-
ments served in the parsonage din
ing room Rev and Mrs. Rose have
already made many warm friends u
Gunnism and viciuitv.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

People uf B0werman are justly
indignant that no postofhce has yet
been established there Official red
tape results m great and unnecessary
Inconvenience 90 the public
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16
/. LOCAL NEWS

COAL COAL COAL
Parsons a IERer~oN.
The finest weather iu Colorado
right here ln GuunisIn
The new winter ladie. jackets
have arrived Read Nampliuers ad.
Y. e.. Brewer this week made tim
bcr entry ON 100 acre, near Irwin.
Fresh oysters for sale To- the retail
trade at the C1lumbine Restaurant
New rugs and Hnolcum- at Clar-
encc Adams Call and see them be
fore the stock is picked over.
\ Notice 10 Heirs iu connection
with the W l.. Brown estate appears
u this issue Of the NEwS-CuAMTIoN
Rev. :. II. kirkbride held quarter
Iv services al the NJ. T.. church here
last sunday lie returned Monday
10 his home at Delta
Mrs. NJ N. Dctch has secured a
divorce from tlc district court steua-
grapher iu the county court Of III
Paso county Charge alleged was
f.rttslfy
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

N e.. Brewer this week made tim
bcr entry ON 100 acres near IRWIN.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

The new winter ladies jackets
have arrived. Read Nampliuers adj.
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

Fresh oysters for sale to the retail
trade at the Columbiue Restaurant
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

The finest weather iu Colorado
right here in GuunisIn
Gunnison news-champion., 1903-10-16

New rugs and linolcumS at Clm-
eucc Adams Call and see them be-
fore the stock is picked over
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27
BEAR STORY AND
WHAT CAME OF
CURIOSITY.

Ono day my friend and / went Dear
hunting in the canebraKe. We had Just
killed bear and had skinned him and
racked his skin and fat on the horse,
when we heard wolf howl. l asked
my friend to take the horse on while
gent after the wolf. Before looking TOT
the wolf I peeped into the trunk of the
tree where I had shot the bear. and to
nv great establishment saw bright
light. entered and knocked at small
door. 1t was opened by small boy
dressed in blue velvet suit who led
me through a long, large beautiful hall,
the walls Of which were made of gold,
set and studded with precious stones.
He led me into a large court room, and
there seated ona beautiful golden throne,
was a beautiful fairy, wearing white
dress, and in her hand she held wand
Or table near by lay beautiful crown.
Seated around her were a number Of
OTHER fairies, who appeared to be her
attendants. AS I entered she waved her
wand, and the little boy returned to his
pest She then addressed me- Now, sir,
! know that you are hungry, so you
shall have something to eat" So say
ing she raised her wand and tapped three
times on a bell. Soon a fairy appeared,
and the queen told her to bring a good
supper.
In a moment the fairy reappeared and
put down waiter full of everything
Imaginable. When / had finished a plate
of fruit was brought, which I greatly
enjoyed, and then the queen said: Come
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27
How Little Robert KILL
ed his Grandmotl1er's
Chicken.

Little Robert Gray, aged seven years,
lived in Washington, where the houses
are very close together, and his grand
mother. quite the opposite, lived on a
large farm, eight miles out of town.
Mrs. Taylor. Roberts grandma Their. In
vlted Robert to come out and spend the
month of June with her, as she thought
it would be change for him. Mrs. Gray
willingly agreed, and Robert set out
for his grandmother's with a glad heart.
and his little bundle of clothes In the
buggy with his father. Mr.. Gray was a
doctor. and SO he was obliged to keep
horse and buggy. When they 20 there.
about dinner time, Roberts grandmother
welcomed them both They were asked
in to nice dinner which Robert and
his father both enjoyed. The things that
Robert liked best were the Ice cream and
cake, and the things that his father liked
best were the cabbage and snap beans.
which We're very good, indeed. Mrs. Tay-
lor had nice garden, and she took great
pride especially in her caDbages and
snap beans. She had not only a nice
garden, but a great many chickens,
which would stay about. the garden wait
ing for chance when some one would
leave the gate open, and then they would
come in. Mrs. Taylor dlslked very much
the chickens coming into the garden. be-
cause, she said they would eat up her
vegetables, and peck the apples which
would fall. Mrs. Taylor was widow,
and so she had an old colored man, who
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27
LITTLE ALICE.

IT was a sweet. rosy little baby. Its
sisters tripped into the room and rushed
upon the baby to see which one could
get the most kisses. until the nurse had
to stop her for fear they would smother
It. Just then it's mother came In the
room. She took 1t away, but it was Just
a second Very often they were told
baby Alice was even to be kissed gently,
and though It was June end the roses
found not the sunshine. shine too bright
yet If it was let in too freely 1t might
hurt little Alice. The doors also were
TO be closed gently, lest the noise wake
her. Thus early she began to be an
influence Of love and gentleness Little
Alice was a fair, sweet baby, and she
almost never cried; was wondrous happy,
lying in the crib or on ones lap. She
went to sleep laughing a bright good
tye and she awol1e with bissful smile.
After a while it was time for little Alice
to have teeth, and she began to be sick.
She would get better and begin to climb
and walk and talk. but never kept we'll
long Her ways were ways Of love. If
she wanted water she would ask for it
with a kiss, and was the dearest little
peace-maker. If children quareled or
cried, her arms were stretched to EN-
brace them Once she did something she
was told In a quick tone to stop. She
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27
THE MERMAIDS.
Male Orphan Asylum.

Once in little village far away, there
was large castle that belonged to
little Mary Wentworths father. Mary
had anything she wanted, but Frank, hef
brother didn't want much because boys
don't have half as much as girls. once
Mary was taken with fever and sick all
the winter, and in the spring she got
better and had all of her hair cut Off,
and to make her strong and well her
mother said she would send her to Ger
many to stay with her aunt In Berlin.
So, about the middle of May, Mary was
ready to start. Frank was very sorry
for her to leave him, but still he knew
when she came back she would be strong
and well, Mary was put IN the captains
care.
She sailed all night, but the next night
a storm arose: every one on boafH
thought they were lost. Soon big wave
came and turned the boat over. Mary
landed on a rock; she went to sleep and
when she awoke she heard funny little
voices around her. She looked up and
little children that lookd half Ike
Children and half Ike sisters They asked
her to go to their home, she said she
would. They showed her little ladder SO
she walked down that. The others swan
down /. Then she saw a little ring and
they pulled 1t and the door slid open.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27
ROBIN HOOD.

Robin Hood lived during the reign OF
four Kings, and died In the reign OF
King Henry.
He did some generous things.
Though an outlaw. he never trouoiea
The poor He gave to the poor and look
from the rich.
this the Normans oppressed the Sa2ons
and would not let them shoot the deer
under penalty OF one OF their ears pelnB
cut off II they were caught.
Once Robin was in Sherwood forest.
when he shot a fine deer, and two OF tho
foresters saw him. and they told tho
sheriff OF Nottingham and he and the for-
esters besleged him at his uncle mouse;
but he escaped with few men and went
into Sherwood forest. Here they were
ioined by others TIL their band numbe
l20
once Robin Hood was crossing bridge
when he saw a tall man coming at the otner
end. and neither would stop, and so they
agpeed that whichever one should Knock
tho other into the water with quarter
staff should have the right OF way over
the bridge. The tall man knocked Robin
into the water and 1t so pleased Robin
that he asked him to join his band. and
he did so and became Robins best friend.
His namc was John Little. but they called
him Little John.
Another great friend of Robin Hoods
was Friar Tuck
Robins wife was named Marian.
Many pretty stories are told about them.
One OF them Is this
once G young man came to see Robin.
and said he would fence with him. so
they drew their swords and commenced
fencing. and Robin got the best OF tho
stranger. when all OF a sudden tho young
man took off his hat, and to the surprise
of Robin there fell shower OF golden
hair. and this was Marian.
] should like to have seen Robin Hood
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BY JESSE REED.

dropped her chin In her pretty, wee
hands; and looked hurt and sorry; then
lifting her sweet blue eyes, she softly
whispered, kiss" A kiss and fondest
praises she won. Little Alice had to be
nursed in the tenderest way to keep her
at all we'll. The sweetness Of her dispo
siton drew love to her, and she found
great delight In music. The hymn. How
tedious the hours, when Jesus no longer
I see," was often sung to the tune Of
Sweet, bye and-bye" for her pleasure.
She would look angel-like while she list
ened. The hymn, 20, I'll be there" was
a JOY to her. We may we'll imagine that
such child as Alice our Saviour took
In his arms as an example for us to fol-
low. The slight of her innocence re-
minded US of BLESSED are pure In heart,
for they shall see Cod" She was soon
to see Him. God showed plainly that
1t was not In the power of human love
to take care of her for her good. All
that was sweet to hear or smell or pretty
to eyes, gave the darling pleasure, and
the tenderest words uttered in her home,
but little Alice could not be kept we'll.
Three summers shone over her young
life and sickness wasted its bloom. Gently
she fell into the sleep that knows no
waking, Her little body, clothed In white
and strewed with flowers was laid
away for the great resurrection.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-27

nearly down. John looks for some way
to escape, hut can find none. Finally ne
discovers he is behind Cray Mountain, so
called from fabulous story, which John
had heard about an immense giant. named
cray. who once lived on the top Johh
had never been there before. Wheh ne
thinks over this he begins to cry, ana
wandered up and down valley until night
CRYING and saying: ~ wish l had never
gene"
throwing some leaves In for bed, he
saws his prayers. for he had always peen
taught to say them, lies down ana sops
himself to sleep. When the moon came
over Cray Mountain that nlsht, ne nc,
holds the little boy sleeping peacefully on
his bed Of leaves in the oak with his
nail full of berries beside him. The moon
seems to say: "Sleep on my babe mother
will find you by and BY
Meantime there was much commotlon
al Johnnys home. Mrs, Green was very
anxious, for Mr.. Green and his SON WAL
thing about Johnny. Finally 1t was de-
cided Mrs, Green and William should
take the lantern and old Cherry, the
horse, and so look for him,
They took the same road John had
gone. After whlle they turn Into the
woods. William calls and Calls, put gets
no answer, while Mrs. Green Wrings her
hands in despair At last they come to
the valley where John Is, and then they
find him still asleep In the tree with his
faithful pail beside him.
When he was awaken there was much
hugging and kissing. and Johnny said;
20, mamma, I knew you would find me-"
and while the midnight hours rolled on
ir joy the moon looked on N gladness.
nh
in triumph from behind the heights of
the great Cray Mountain.
JOHN WILBUR WATSON,
Chatham, Va