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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Many friends in Columbus and
this section will learn with sor-
row that Mr.. r. L. Simpson who
has been stationed in this city
for a number of years past, as
travelling freight agent of the
Southern has been transferred
to Chattanooga and will leave
soon for his new location. Mr..
Simpson and his family will be
missed from the social circles of
this city and the best wishes Of
hundreds Of friends will attend
them in their new home. Mr.
Simpson will leave for Chatta-
noOga at once and Mrs. Simp-
son will follow in about thirty
days. He is succeeded here by
Mr.. Cox, of Atlanta.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
COUNTY NEWS.

A negro woman named Caro-.
line Thomas was found dead al
the bored well on the McLaurin
place of Mr.. Chas. Sherrod few
miles west of this city last
Thursday morning. She was in
good health, apparently, the
night before and went down to
the we'll to do some washing. 1t
| is supposed that she died from
natural causes, as there was
nothing to Indicate that she had
met death through violence.
The meeting at Sanders Mill
on the 4th promises to be a gala
occasion. The people of that hos
pitable neighborbood are prepar-
ing to give all who spend the day
with them an enjoyable time and
a fine dinner. Special provisions
will be made for the candidates
and an opportunity will be given
all who wish to present their
candidacy to those present in
speeches. The occasion prom
ises to be delightful one.
The good people of the Gale
donia section are going to give an
ice cream supper next Friday
night for the benefit of the Christ
ian church at that place. Deli
cious cream and other refresh
ments will be served and a cor
dial invitation is extended the
public from that section as well
as the country generally to at
tend. The entertainment is for
a worthy purpose and should be
we'll patrOnized.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

The Columbus District Con
ference will meet at Mayhem
next Thursday, Rev J. w. Dor
man presiding. The following
delegates will attend from Col
umbus: First Methodist church,
Rev. 7. w. Lewis, DR.. John A.
Brown, Messrs. @. d. Harris,
0. 2. Brown, E. e. Buder. Al
ternates, A. FL. Pegues, J. I.
Sturdivant; Second Methodist
church, Rev. J. B. Randolph.
Rev. A. 2. Leech, j. II. Reedus,
]. K. Egger. A. @. Anderson, j.
S. Boucher. Columbus Circuit,
Rev. J. A. Poe, ]. A. Egger, j.
w. Vaughan, b. T. Brownlee. j.
20. Golding.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Fight VIII Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing
their ears against the continual rec
Ommendation of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, will have a
long and bitter fight with their trOu-
bles, if not ended earlier by fatal ter
mination. Read what I. r. Beall, of
Beall, Miss, has to say: Last fall
my wife had every symptom of con-
sumption She took DIR. Kings New
Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once
and four bottles entirely cured her.
Guaranteed by Chapman & Mayfield.
druggists. Price soc and SI.00. Trial
bottles free,
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
NOTES.

tWritten after reading acc cunt of first game.)
Little Joe" got on his batting
clothes down at Meridian. He
lined out safes and singles right
along with Harris and the rest
of 'em and with Yeates in the
box, too. If WOfford does get so
he can hit safe with unfailing
regularity it's good bye to Col
umbus for his services will be
wanted in faster company. AS
fielder, fast runner and sure
catch, a good judge of plays he's
'pizen" already yet" and with
good stick work he will be hard
to equal and unable to beat.
VIII Cox made a home run in
the first but he tried the Burrey
act on the umpire and was called
out for not touching the bases.
The umpire has played some
ball but Bill failed to find this
fact out until it was too late
Tompkins lined out home
run for Meridian in the first and
Pete Cox just grinned-that was
all. Pete settled down and gave
Yeates memories Of his good old
day after that
Think of the mighty Yeates
going up in the air in front of
the Columbus sluggers. How
the mighty have fallen!
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Notice to Water Consumers.

Water consumers are allowed
the use of city water for lawn
and sprinkling purposes only
from five to seven in the after
Moons. Any violation of this rule
will result in the water being
cut off aud a penalty imI osed
against the offender.
w. A. BROWN,
6-3tf Supt. Water q Sewerage,
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Last Chance.

Any person wishing protection
for their families and who wants
to join the WoOdmen of the World
at the present rate of $500 must
apply within the next ten days
as the doors will be closed on
July 1st and no one admitted
except at the regular initiation
fee of s.. so Call on
S. SCHWAB, Clerk.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Lady's Dressing Case Lost.

Lost, at the College, last Fri
day afternoon, a lady's dressing
case, new, light yellow. Con
tanned silk dresses, money and
jeWelry. Any information lead
ing to its recovery will be re-
warded at this Office. 6-1-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
A Frightened Horse

Running like mad down the street,
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to
have q reliable Salve handy and
there's none as good as Bucklen 5 Ar
MICA Salve. Burns, Cuts, Sores, Ec-
zema and Piles disappear quickly un-
der its soothing effect. 25c at Chap
man & Mayfelds Drug Store.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

A large party of campers and
fishers. including Messrs. Joe
Salter. jim Watson and others,
have been camped at Halbert' S
Lake, on the east side of the
river, ten miles south of the city,
the past week. This is the sea-
son of camping and fishing and
the lovers of outdoor pleasures
and sports are taking advantage
of it.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
For Rent.

Eight room dwelling house on
3rd Avenue South, corner 10th
Street. A full quart ter of a square
of ground, including splendid
garden space attached. Every
thing in good repair. Apply to
6-10-1m H. OSBORNE.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Fine Pasturaqe.

Persons desiring fine pastur-
age can secure same on lands
beginning at Iron bridge and
running quarter of mile down
the river. All under fence and
gates locked. About 35 or 40
acres in tract.
Also haye for sale two fine
milk cows with young calves.
For terms apply to
Claim r. E. MOORE.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Notice.

Two high grade, upright pianos
for sale. VIII go at a bargain for
cash. Call at my residence in
front of Franklin Academy and
inspect instrument, or drop me a
card and [ will call and give you
prices. PERCY E. HINES,
31-1m. Columbus, Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
For Sale.

The engine, boiler and machin-
cry of the Whitfield gin in South
east Columbus. A bargain is Of
fered in this machinery. For
further information and prices,
address /. III. WHITFIELD,
48-3mos. Columbus. Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Lands Posted.

Notice is given that all per-
mission to fish in Horseshoe
Lake is hereby withdrawn. All
fishing on my land is positively
prohibited.
6-1-1m II. NJ. LANIER
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Why use an inferior mower
when you can get Mccormick?
The strongest, best and longest
lived mower on earth. Banks
Hardware Co., Agents.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Lisk ware is strong, durable
and guaranteed not TO rust.
Very serviceable in kitchen and
dairy vessels. Sold by Banks
Hardware Company.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Have you tried a Waterman
fountain pen? Curry, Lipscomb
81 Caine sell the genuine A. A. !"
for 81, $3.50. 81, s.. 80, So, So. so
and 81. Each pen guaranteed to
give satisfaction.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
For Rent.

Until Sept. 1, 1908. the cottage
on College street recently occu-
pied by Mr.. Jack Shackleford.
Apply to STURDIvANT 6 MAER.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
Sale.

High-grade, registered. accli-
mated Devon Bulls and high
grade Deyons also. Address
II. w. HARDY,
r. f. D. No. 1.
5-l7-1m Crawford, Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Our crushed lilac, lily, rose
and carnation are the best 10
cent toilet soaps you can buy for
the money, equal to any % cent
soap. Chapman & Mayfie1d.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
For Sale.

At a bargain an upright Kings
bury Piano. Apply at the resi-
dence of REV. H. M. LONG.
5-24 -sw-1mo.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

Telephone US your orders and
go to the front door the boy
will be there. Mayo & Weaver.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
J. II. SHARP.

FOR STATE TREASURER,
J. II. SHARP.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
FORREST NJ. RUNNELS,
or Meridian.
FOR RAILROAD COMMlSS SlONER.
J. T. SENTER.
FoE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
GEO. r. MITCHELL.
j. w. BARRON.
FOR SENATOR:
NJ. a. FRANKLIN
FOR REPEEsENTATIVE
EAST SIDE.
p w. MAER
J. T. STURDIVANT
WEST SIDE.
a. }. ERWIN, JR.
s. S. SCALES.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
RI. GUNTER.
THOS. w. TOWNSEND.
JAMES a. HUDSON
FOR CHANCERY CLERK
r. 8. MOORE.
D. d. RICHARDS.
FOR TREASURER
u. r. GASTON
r. :. CURRY
a. s. PAYNE.
H. p. GOOLSBY
d. d. STEPHENS
FOR SHERIFF
w. d. PROWELL.
T. :. DONNELL.
4. A. EGGLESTON.
J. w. COOPER.
FOR TAN ASSESSOR
JOHN WILLIAMS.
GEO. p. HARVEY.
FORSUF ERTNTENDENT or EDUCATION
8. NJ NASH.
FOR SUPERVISOR:
DISTRICT NO. >
BATTLE BELL.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE:
DISTRICT NO. ..
r. w. FLOOD.
J. NJ. WAKEFIELD
IT. ID. FOOTE.
BEVERLY MATTHEW'S.
FOR CONSTABLE
DISTRICT 40. >.
JAMES W. BRENT.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-06-25

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
FORREST NJ. RUNNELS,
or Meridian.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
ONE or FIELDS POEMS.
The Frame In Which It Was Set and
the Fun 1t Produced

A Louisville man thus describes
an amusing incident which occurred
in New Orleans in the spring Of
1894: sI met Eugene Field on one
Of his pilgrimages for old bottles,
pewter ware and any old thing in
the junk line Some friends of
mine introduced our party to Mr..
Field and Wilson Barrett and mem
bers of his company, then playing
an engagement in New Orleans.
Mr.. Fields greatest delight was in
teasing Miss Maude Jeffries, Mis-
sissippi girl, then leading lady in
Mr.. Barrett's company. She was
very sensitive and modest, and it
delighted Field greatly when he
could playfully embarrass her.
Gone day [ found him in his room
busy OH the floor FASTING large
sheets of brown paper together. He
had written a poem to Miss Jeffries
in the center of large sheet Of
this wrapping paper in his charac-
teristic small hand indeed, much
smaller than usual. On the edges
of this sheet | found him pasting
others Of equal size, so that the
whole when complete made sin
gle sheet about eight feet square.
This he carefully folded up to lit
an improvised envelope about the
size Of a Mardi Gras souvenir, then
being distributed about the city.
'SWith the joyousness Of a boy
about to play a prank he chased
downstairs at the noon hour when
he knew Miss Jeffries was at lunch
with Mr. Barrett in the cafe Of the
Grunewald. Calling a waiter, he
sent the huge envelope in to her
table. She glanced at it a moment
and then gradually drew the pack
age from its envelope, while Field
and I stood watching behind the
entrance. 1t spread all over the
table as she continued to unfold
the enormous sheet, and its rustic
attracted the attention of nearly
every one in the room. When it
had spresd itself all over Mr.. Bar
rett, who meanwhile was laughing
heartily, Miss Jeffries discovered the
poem in Fields hand and, although
blushing crimson, joined in the
laughter, for she knew he was some
where about enjoying her discom-
future"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
THE MORNING NAP.
A Protest Against the Ancient Notion
of RISING Early.

s
The time of rising in the morn
ing has not, in fact, kept step with
the progress of other events. The
old custom of early rising and
breakfasting by candlelight during
the season of short days still pre-
walls, although the need has largely
passed away. Forty years or SO ago
farm work began with the break of
the day, and laboring people were
expected to be in shops and facto-
ries at o'clock in the morning the
year round. The agitation for a
shorter day first reduced the hours
to ten and later to nine and eight.
But it is doubtful if the hours given
to sleep have increased as much as
the hours of work have ceased. And
in particular the time of rising is
still where it was when ten and
twelve hours of labor were demand
ed.
This is wrong, declares the Phila-
delphia Press. There is nothing
more conducive to health, good NOR
ais and good temper than nap IN
the morning. It rounds out the
nights sleep and imparts satisfac-
ton which is a considerable factor
in the days work. There is nothing
like sleep to tone up the nerves. 1t
is better than the best tonic, and
with the nerves IN good condition
the whole man or woman is pre-
pared to meet. the struggles and
competition that modern life brings.
Sociologists also contend that If
people would sleep more there would
be less crime Another argument in
favor Of longer hours Of rest is the
saving that would be made in light
and fuel. Less coal would be burned
and less gas or other illuminants
would be consumed, And this is an
argument which will appeal at the
present time to every housekeeper
when the necessity for economy is
being enforced so sharply.
There are early closing move
ments. Why not a late rising move
ment? All methods of work and
business have been changed during
the last two generations, and they
are still changing. A man with the
help of modern machinery accom-
plishes many times more in a short
er time than his grandfather did.
Why, then, should he get up in the
morning at the same time his grand
father did and find his energies
used up before the noon hour? The
morning nap will cure this, and the
effort to establish it can be helped
along with clear conscience.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
Overmatched.

An amusing incident was wit
messed in a cigar store the other aft
ernoon.
"A newsboy, having picked up a
cigar stump, walked in and, ad-
dressing the man behind the coun-
ter, said, "Say, boss, give us a
match The man behind the coun-
ter, looking down, said, "My young
friend, we are not here for the prr-
pose of giving away matches; we
sell them" "How much are dey 2"
was the question. Zone cent a box"
the clerk announced. The urchin
stuck his hand into his pocket and
produced, after a great deal of hunt
ing, a penny and handed it to the
man. He received his box of match
es and, taking one out, lit the
"butt." Returning the box to the
man back of the case, he said, "Say,
put this box on de shelf, and when
a gentleman comes along and asks
you for a match, why, give him one
out of my box. CINCINNATI En-
Quirer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
The Atlantic Ocean.

The area of the Atlantic is about
100000 square miles, less than
half the area of the Pacific and be-
tween one-sixth and one-seventh of
the total surface Of the world. It
would form a circle $3.50 miles in
diameter, which is rather more than
double the distance from Liverpool
to New York.
It's depth is much better known
than that of the Pacific and aver
ages more than 1000 fathoms, prob
ably about 1900 feet, or about
2 2-3 miles. The height of Mont
Blanc is about three miles.
The cubic contents are therefore
nearly S0,000,000 cubic miles, so
that the Atlantic could be contain
ed bodily in the Pacific nearly three
times. The number of cubic feet is
liz followed by seventeen ciphers,
a number that would be licked off
by our million clocks in $4,000
years. It's weight is 325, 100000
100000 tons, and the number Of
gallons in it is 73,000,o00,00O,OO0
A sphere to hold the Atlantic would
have to be 533as miles in diameter
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
To Harness thu. colorndo.

Arizona engineers regard the Grand
Canyon of the Colorado as affording
one OF the greatest fields in existence
for the development of electricity from
water power, says Youths Companion.
In addition to the immense power Of
the Colorado itself large stores of en-
ergy are available in the smaller
streams that leap into the vast chasm.
The plan By which the power of the
main stream will, it is now thought.
eventually be utilized is that of pick
ing up" the fall of the river by means
of tunnels. At point about seventy
miles north Of Williams it is said that
a fall Of 5000 feet can be found in a
distance but little exceeding mile.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
FORT BLUNDER.
How 1t Was That Uncle Sam Built
1t on British Soil.

Curious indeed is an American fcrt
which was built on British soil. How
many can guess what fort it is and
where located? The name is Fort
Montgomery, and the location is on an
island near the foot of Lake Champlain,
about half a mile northeast of Rouse's
Point, n. Y.
A short time ago, when travelling in
that part of the country, ] saw this fort
anG asked the name Of it. "Why, that
is Fort Blunder," said my informant
"Did you never hear of it?' | confessed
ignorance, and he explained matters.
1t seems that after the war of 1912
the government of the United States
became convinced that the entrance to
Lake Champlain should be guarded by
a fort strong enough to engage any
British feet which might attempt to
force an entrance to the lake. and So
Fort Montgomery was constructed at
a cost of nearly 100000. 1t was an
immense fertilization for those days
and was arranged for three tiers of
guns.
just about the time it was completed
the joint surveyors fixing the line be-
tween the United States and Canada
came along and, after doing a good bit
of figuring announced that Fort Mont
gomery was on Canadian soil. The
northern boundary Of New York state
was the forty-ffth parallel, and this
fort was several hundred yards over
the line Work on the fort came to an
immediate standstill, and the matter
was made the subject of a special
treaty.
1t was decided that in view of the
fact thai the United States had not in
tentionally encroached on Canadian soil
the forty-ffth parallel should be bent a
little out Of its course at this point SO
as to include the fort. That is why
the fort is called Fort Blunder." II
was never armed and has never been
occupied by more than one or two men.
New York Herald.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
The Ffftx Cent stamp.

Director Meredith of the bureau Of
engraving ard printing has delivered to
the postotiice department the first proof
of the new fifty cent stamp, says the
Washington Star. This stamp will be
one of the handsomest CT the new is
sue. 1t bears the likeness of Thomas
Jefferson and its color is lilac. The
decorations are particularly elaborate.
a feature which distinguishes the new
stamp issue from its predecessors. The
fifty cent stamp will not be ready foi
issue for several months
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
Indian BeadworIx Revived.

The Catholic Indian association Of
Canada is making arrangements to re
i've the bead industry among the
Caughnawaga Indians, says the New
York Tribune. The women will be
taught to adapt their ancient skill,
which they are in great danger of los
ing, to modern uses, such as the MAX
ing of belts, purses, cardcases, etc.,
and it is believed that their handicraft
will find ready sale. The Caughna-
wagas are a peculiarly interesting peo-
pie and are known in early Canadian
history as the praying Indians" Their
lives were compared at that time to
those of the primitive Christians, and
among them lived the famous Indian
saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26

There are already 1000 boys in
Wisconsin who are making money
in spare time by selling The Milwau-
kee Sunday Sentinel to their neigh
bors and friends. We want 1000
mere boys at once. We want boy
in every locality. There is plenty of
room. The work is easy. No mon
ely required to start. We will send
the first weeks supply free. This
will provide capital for the next
week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
wishes This published.

Mss Julia Simpson of Notfe Dame
University says: Constant appli-
cation to study and lack Of exercise
caused protracted illness which
physicions could give no specific
uame-A friend advised Dr.. Gossom's
Oxygen Tonic Tablets which gave
and general ambition to the
extent that Mis- Simpson wishes
this published so that others may
benefit by her experience. Free
sample and booklet at Frost a. Spies
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
A Eve nurses a Fox.

A recent dispatch from Susquehanna,
Pa, gave curious account of how a
eve had adopted a fox and nursed it.
The mother of the fox was killed in a
trap last fall. and a farmer gave the
little one into the care of a eve whose
lamb had been killed by wildcats
shortly before. The fox has thrived
nightly, and the affection between the
eve and orphan seems to be as great
as if the little fox were Its own off,
spring.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
llovina Mountainc.

eve find from actual experience
in maintaining tunnels, bridges and
tracks in the mountains that the
mountains are moving, said a west
ern railroad official. 1T costs a
railway passing through the noun
tains a great deal of money in the
course of ten years to keep the
tracks in line, and maintenance Of
tunnels, is even more expensive.
Drive a stake on the side Of a noun
tain, take the location with the
greatest care and return after few
months. The stake is not in the
same location. The whole side Of
the mountain has moved. This ex-
pertinent has often been tried, and
in all cases the result proves that
the mountains are moving. The
mountains are gradually seeking the
level Of the sea. Baltimore Sun.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
The Largest Pear Tree.

What is said to be the largest and
oldest pear tree in America is IN
Michigan, near Lake Erie. It is
supposed to have been planted by
the French when they first settled
in that section. Five feet above
the ground this tree measures thir-
teen feet in circumference and is
sixty-fve feet high. 1t is said also
to be a prolific bearer that rarely
fails Of a full crop. No special eff
fort has been made to prolong the
life Of the tree, but it has grown
naturally as the forest trees Of sim
liar age.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1903-02-26
One Indian Eamfiy.s Means.

Thirty-four of the Choctaw Indians
who arrived at Ardmore recently from
Meridian. Miss. are of one family. e
b. Griffin. eighty-four years old. was
the father or grandfather of them all
says the Kansas City Journal Each
one of them gets the equivalent of So.
coo, including $40 acres of land.