The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-14
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currence. They invariably re
suit in great loss of life The
latest accident reported is that
in which fifty-two lives were lost
at sea by the sinking of the
steamer Clallan, in the Straits OF
Juan de Fuca. The vessel was
a regular passenger vessel ply,
ing between Victoria, B. c.. and
Seattle. When she was launch.
ed at Tacoma a year ago. the
bottle of champagne, which al
ways plays a conspicuous part in
such ceremonies. was not broken
but fell over the side of the yes
sci. 1t was then predicted by
old seamen that bad luck would
attend her, and for a long while
it was difficult to secure a crew
to man the Inflated steamer.
Sailors predictions rarely go
amiss and are generally needed
by people who depend upon the
tickle waves of the ocean for
their maintenance.
The next attraction, under the
management of the Southern
Lyceum Bureau, at the College
chapel of the [. l. and G. will be
the Dunbar Hand Bell Ringers,
who appear there Friday evening,
January 22nd. These artists
have appeared before large audi
ences in the principal cities
throughout the country and have
merited and received the most
genuine applause of all who
have heard them in addition to
much favorable newspaper com
ment.
Last night witnessed the dis
bandment of the old Board of
Trade and the organization of a
new board, a board composed of
men enthusiastic for the city's
good. The good that may be
derived from we'll organized
Board of Trade was we'll pre-
scented by Mr.. Richardson in his
speech in this city last week and
since then it has been the de
termination Of the business men
of this city to place the affairs of
the Board on a firm basis.
"A Lies Mistake" as pre-
sented at the Opera House Mon
day night was enjoyed by a fair
audience. The play itself is a
strong one and the parts we're
played in very creditable man
ner. Especially to be noticed
was the scenery which was ex-
ceptionally good. Manager
Locke promises the theatre 60
ing public treat in the near flu
ture when In the Palace of the
King" will appear at the local
theatre.
The Pastors Alliance of Co.
lumbus has been reOrganized
with Rev. M. II, HrmOur, presi-
dent and Rev. J. B. Randolph,
secretary. The Alliance will
meet in the study of the Presby-
terian church next Monday at
$50. The members are, M. H.
Armour, r. H. Barnwell, A. T.
Camp, J. w. Dorman, T. w.
Lewis, A. J. Miller, H. E. Nc
Clure. D. H. Ogden. J. B. Oakley
and J. B. Randolph.
Sen. Stephen D. Lee was called
to Atlanta, Ca, Sunday, by the
death of his comrade, Gen. Jno.
3. Gordon. He will remain their
until after the funeral, which
will be attended by Confederates
from all over the country. The
Governor of Georgia has issued
proclamation calling on the
military organizations of that
State to attend the funeral in a
body, and the lowering of flags
on all State and public buildings.
The mite meeting to be given
by the ladies of st. Paul's Epis-
copal church on Friday evening
promises to be one of particular
interest. An exceptionally in
teresting program has been pre-.
pared and as the meeting is tC
be given for a charitable purpose
it should be we'll attended. The
admission price is only ten cents,
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