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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24

The fall term of circuit court
cOnvenes tomorrow, and the term
promises to be a most interest
ing one. Aside from the fact
that there are a mum Der of cases
on both the civil and State dock
cts 30 be disposed of, additional
interest is lent to the coming
term by the fact that it will be
the occasion of the first appear
ance in this county of Hon. Geo.
T. Mitchell, who was recently
elected to succeed the late la
mented J. w. Barron as district
attorney. Mr.. Mitchell is a
brilliant young lawyer, and prom
ises to prove a worthy successor
OF the talented gentleman who
filed the Office in such a faithful
and cOnscientiOus manner and to
greatly endear himself to his
constituents throughout the en-
tire district.
Besides the eight negroes who
are in jail charged with compile
ity in the murder Of young Dan
cey Blewett, whose names have
already appeared in THE DIS
PATCH, there are several other
prisoners waiting to be tried on
the charge of murder. One case
of more than passing interest is
that of a negro named Sam FOw-
Ter, who killed a member of his
race in the Artesia neighbOrhOOd
some nine years ago, and who
has never been tried for the
crime. Through the instrument
ality of Mr.. Charles Smith be
was located a few weeks since in
Oktibbeha county and was ar
rested and placed in jail here to
await trial. Other prisoners
who are in jail awaiting trial on
the charge of murder are Tom
Garner, who killed a negro in
the Crawford neighborhood quite
long time since and whose case
resulted in a mistrial at the last
term of court. Isaac McGee.
who killed a negro ia the Artesia
neighbornoOd last summer, and
Wash Hughes, who last July
shot and killed two negroes on
the plantation of Mr.. Fl. J. Dash
iell few miles west of this city.
jim Hairston, who is charged
with manslaughter but who is
out on bond, will also be tried at
the coming term.
Sheriff Eggleston, Deputy
Sheriff Erwin and Circuit Clerk
Gunter have all been quite busy
during the past few days pre-
pairing for court, and every thing
is in readiness for Judge Sykes
to begin work as soon as he
reaches Columbus. He is ex.
pected to arrive tomorrow morn.
ing, and all jurors and witnesses
are requested to be on hand
promptly at nine o'clock.
The following is a complete
list Of the cases appearing or
the State and evil and appear
ance 1Ockets:
STATE DOCKET.
State >s. Rice Merritt, forfeited
bond.
State vs., E. E. Wharton, appeal
retailing.
State vs.. Cd Wells, retailing
State vs.. VIM. Swanson, perjury
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24
THE CONVENTION ADJOURNS
THE STATE B. Y. p. u. WILL MEET WITH THE
PEOPLE OF GREENWOOD NEXT YEAR.
Most Successful Session Here--Full Account of Its
Deliberations Resolutions of Thanks,
List of Officers, Etc.

repaired to the Sunday school
room, where they were rendered
a reception by the members of
the local union. This reception
was a success in every way, and
proved to be one of the most de-
lightful features of the entire
convention.
Thursday mornings session
was devoted to a Bible and Pray
er Conference having been open
ed with devotional services led
by Rev. E. T. MOberly, of Le-
land, Miss. The Conference
was conducted by Rev. w P.
Price, of Jackson, who began
the discussion with timely talk
on The BibleReader' 5 Course. "
after which Mr.. l.. P. Leavel. of
Jackson, contributed a splendid
paper, the subject Of which was
'Mississippi's Need Better Or
ganization, the session being
brought to a close with an ad-
dress on THE Greatness of Ser
vice" by Rev w. J. Derrick. of
Yazoo City.
One of the most interesting
sessions of the entire convention
was that which was held Thurs
day afternoon, for it not only
brought the selection Of officers
and the election of the place of
meeting for the ensuing year
but also witnessed the Junior
Conference. which proved to be
one of the most entertaining
features of the entire convention.
The conference was led by Rev.
A. L. Watt, of Winona, and after
having been opened with prayer
Mrs. r. L. Bunyard, of Como,
read a paper entitled The Jun
iOrUnion-Its Purpose, Personnel,
| Place" Mrs. Bunyard has been
very successful in this branch Of
the work and her paper was
timely and helpful She was
| followed by Mrs. L. 2. Leavell,
of jackson, who told the mem
bers of the convention How to
Prepare the Lesson. Mrs.
! Leavell is a brilliant and highly
cultured woman, and during the
whole convention there was not
single address that was more
delightful or was listened TO with
more profit or pleasure than the
one she gave Thursday. The
afternoon session was brought
to a close by Miss Mary MayO's S
paper on What the B. Y. p. L.
Has Done for Our Church ..
Miss Mayo has for many years
been an efficient worker in the
local union, and her paper gave
evidences of careful and thought
full preparation.
At the suggestion of the Com
mittee on Nominations Green
wood was selected as the place
of meeting next year, and the
convention will assemble there
on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in Novem Der. The
following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President; Arthur Flake, Wi
mona.
Vice presidents: r. A. Kim
brough, Tupelo; S. E. Tull, Kos
!" ciusko; r. L. Runyard. Como; j
E. Jacob, Columbus: w. P
Price, Jackson; W. A. Hewett
Clinton; J. F. Tull. GaIman; E
; F. Lyons, Natchez; w. Toombs
Grenada.
Secretary L. P Leavell. Jack
son.
J Treasurer: W. F. Burr. vi
mona.
Editor: J. L. Johnson. Jr
u Concluded on Eighth Page1
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24
CIVIL DOCKET,

Pentecost X Co, vs.. Warrior and
Bigbee River Packet Co, attachment.
Martin Young ys. Southern Rail-
way, trespass.
Geo. NJ. Foote vs.. c. G. Martin,
assumpsit.
Eagle Cotton Mills vs.. Southern
Railway, trespass.
Margaret Lindsay, ct al. US. south
ern Railway, trespass.
First State Bank vs.. J. A. Eddius,
defendant Mississippi Cotton oil Go.
garnishee garnishment.
J. II. Nunnally vs.. Southern Rail
way, trespass.
Mrs. T. J. Price VS.. Southern Rail-
way, trespass.
J. and s. Goodman vs.. Jno. r.
Benoit, attachment.
Josephine Reid VS.. Southern Rail-
way. trespass.
James Eubanks vs.. Southern Rail
way, appeal, trespass.
Rose Barry vs.. Southern Railway,
trespass.
Lena Walker VS. Henry Davis, APP
peal, bastardy.
J. W. Younghanee vs.. Columbus
Chair Co, appeal, assumpsit.
p. O. Lofts VS.. &c. BIewett, appeal
assumpsit.
Jno. M. Williford by next friend.
L. L. Williford vs.. W. w. Lofts, ct
al, appeal, assumpsit; two cases.
APPEARANCE DOCKET.
w. A. Brown, administrator, vs.
Southern Railway, trespass.
F'ies Liquor Co. VS.. W. B. PEBBLES,
executor and trustee under viii Of
Mrs. Bette 9. PEBBLES, assumpsit.
Elias Hyatt and Sallie Hyatt W.
! Southern Railway, trepass.
/ Mrs. Celeste Dismukes vs.. Sove-
reign Camp Woodmen Of the World,
claim for insurance money.
Wheeler Watson, administrator es-
tate OF -E-'s. b. a. Duncan vs.. DR.. 3.
A. Duncan, a-aumpsit.
John Morehead <. Mobile and Ohio
Railroad, trespass.
Green Shoe 6. VS. F.
r. Rogers, asumpsit.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24

Mrs. Percy Hines has begun
the erection of a handsome cot
tage on the lot owned by her just
north of the Smith house on Mar
ket street.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24
FALL TERN CIRCUIT COURT
CONVENES IN THIS CITY TOMORROW MORN
ING WITH JUDGE SYKES PRESIDING.
Full List of Criminal Civil and Appearance Dockets
Several Murder Cases to Be Tried--The Most
Important Session Held in Years.
State vs. George Finnette, perjury.

State :. George Finnette, perjury.
State y. Noah Robertson. soliciting
orders for sale of liquor.
State vs.. George and Otto Edwards,
defaulting witnesses.
State ys. Tom Garner, murder
State vs. Ben BLlups, perjury.
State vs.. VIM. Johnson, perjury.
State vs.. Jake Murphy, carrying
concealed weapons
State vs.. CIR. kimball, assault and
battery.
State vs. George Love. perjury.
State vs. Tom Pete, appeal, assault
and battery.
State vs.. Robert Quincy. appeaJ.as
sault and battery
State vs.. Frank Wea,hers, appeal,
road defaulter.
State vs, Coouie Langston. appeal,
carrying concealed weapons
state vs. Vate Daniels, appeal va
grancy.
State vs. Mack Brown, appeal re-
failing.
State vs.. J. L. Pratt, appeal etaiI-
ing.
State V. Jack Butler, appeal. re-
tailinD.
state VS.. J. I. Benoit appeal, re-
failing.
State rs. J. H. Tuttle, appeal, re-
failing
State vs.. Robert Mann, appeal, re-
failing.
State vs.. John Morehead appeal,
| retailing.
State vs.. r. c. Sharp. appeal, re-
failing.
State vs.. b. L. Reynolds, appeal,
retailing.
state vs.. j. r. Shaw, appeal, retail
ing.
State vs.. F. H. Crippen. appeal. re-
failing.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24

here who are gratitied at the hne
stand he is taking in Nashville
journalism.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-24
STATE DOCKET

State ,s. Rice Merritt, forfeited
bond.
State vs., E. Z. Wharton, appeal
retailing.
State vs.. Cd Wells, retailing.
State vs.. VIM. Swanson, perjury.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

begin to-day Compel yourself to
develop the opposite quality by the
constant practice of firm decision.
No matter how simple the thing you
are called upon to decide. be it the
choice of hat or the color or style
of a garment, do not vacillate-
Throw all the light possible on
whatever you have in hand for de-
cision; weigh and consider it from
every point of view; call your com
mon sense and best judgment to
your aid before reaching a conclu-
sion, and then, when you have
once made your decision, let It be
final. Let there be no going back,
no reconsidering, and no opening
the matter up for further discus
sion. Be firm and positive. De
clare the polls closed.-O. S. Mar
den, in the August Success. "
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

H. w 6ll6I-
w. T. Denton, of the St, l., B.
& NJ. R'y.. accompanied by his
wife, was registered at the Miller
this morning
The best fruit tablets in the
market can be found at the Botica
del Aguila. 5-19.tf.
Buy pure Jersey butter from E.
Cara & Co.. made BY Mrs. Bill
ingsly 7-2o,
When YOU want pure Jersey but
ter, 90 to E. Cara s, Co, He
handles the famous Billingsly
butter. 7-2o.
V. ], Kivlin left this morning
for San Antonio, where we are IL
formed he intends to make his
hons.
Currants, raisius, primes, dried
peaches. apricots. apples and pears
at Leo Wise's. 6-1-tf,
Cara & Co. have fresh Jersey
butter at 50 cents per pound, made
Mrs. Billingsley TO
Wanted. at once a car load Of
mares or stock horses. Apply to
Brownsville Transfer Co. 7-21
c. H. Allen. Of Edna came in
last night and viii accept a posi-
ton with \. \. Mcdonald, the
new department store man.
E. Cara & Co. have pure Jersey
butter, made bv Mrs Billingsley
at so cents per pound. 20
To arrive some time this month
1000 red Spanish pineapple and
500 lady finger banana plants, for
immediate delivery. Guaranteed
genuine. July and August is the
time for Eansplanting. $40
II. G. STILwELL NURSERY Co
K. Cara & Co. handle the fam
Gus Biilingsley Jersey butter at so
cents per pound, 7-26
Several members OF the San An
tonic party were too late for the
train this morning. and. had to
remain over They reached the
depot Just as the train was pulling
out and made frantic efforts to have
il stopped, but the passengers gave
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

out the shout that it was not a
manana train, and went on their
way rejoicing. 1t IS all right gen
tlemen. You couldn't have been
left in better place. and we are
glad to have you with us for an
other day
CARPENTER AND BUILDER. Con
tracts taken for both frame and
brick buildings, and all other work
in my line. Also painting and re-
pairing. Cypress cisterns made to
order. Address, w. S. CoRKILL,
Eleventh street, bet. Elizabeth and
Levee streets. Brownsville. Texas.
Take your rapair work to Yer
helle, the saddler, at Kivlin's old
stand. All work frst-class and
guaranteed. Prices right. 7-27
Sergeant Case came in yesterday
from San Antonio. He has been
transferred from Fort Sam Houston
to Co. I. 10Th Infantry, Fort
Brown.
Duval West, an attorney from
San Antonio, arrived in the city
last night. He is interested in this
section and is here to see how
things look.
Try a pound of that good Jersey
butter at E. Cara & Cos. Only
80 cents per pound Made by Mrs.
Billingsley- 7,26
The family of N. N. Mcdonald
came in yesterday and is domiciled
at Mrs. Hanson's. The gentle
man now wears the smile that wont
come off, and we congratulate him.
J. w. Bryan, of Lake Charles,
La, who has been here some ten
days looking over the Brownsville
section, left for home this morn
ing, extremely pleased with this
country.
Hy. B. Verhelle, of San Antonio,
has purchased the saddlery bust
ness of V. ]. Kivlin, and assumed
charge yesterday. He proposes to
carry an up to date stock of goods
in his line.
FOR SALE-I will sell ali of
DR.. F. w. Kirkham IS household
goods. Anyone desiring to inspect
same may do so by applying to me
at the Botica del Leon.
J. L. PUTEGNAT.
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TIME TABLE
g VT Hss.s..ssssI
TX W q i. s. a n N-R&
Rio Grande Railroad.

On and after June lst regular
rains over the Rio Grande Railroad
will leave as follows:
Leave Brownsville daily 5 p. m
Arrive Point Isabel Oils p. N.
Leave Point Isabel 7 a. m
Arrive Brownsville S:1aa. n.
AUG. CELAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

FOR RENT-FURsIsHED Rocks. Apply to J.
Porter. Adams s,rset oDpo=it E II Goodrich s
Son
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

John Fisher, of Fort Worth,
is in the city looking around
See TIE Racycle at Johnson >.
The finest Messina lemons at
Leo. Wise's. 6-15tf.
The Racycle is the finest and
most substantially built wheel
Johnson has it. -6-2.tf
Can furnish ice cream in the city
at 81 per gallon.
Mrs. w. BILLINGsLEY.
L. NJ. Gibson, travelling repre-
sentative of the Houston Post, is
here in the interest of his paper.
LOST-A gold brooch set with
small diamonds. Reward for finder
at this Office. 7-26
Twelvelots in Point Isabel, front
ing on Railroad Ave. for sale. APP
ply at this Office.
Most complete assortment OF
tobaccoes of all kinds-chewing,
smoking and pipe-at Leo Wise.
6-15tf.
DIR. 7. B. Selman of Kirbyville,
arrived on yesterdays train and is
the guest of A. F. Hester and ia
mily.
Can furnish ice cream in the city
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

FOR sALE--Iee box Aaaix 70 4 a Bates
Brownsville. Texas
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FRANK ". kIBsE, sserrtary
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21
How to Reach a Decision.

If indecision runs in the blood
you inherit, arouse yourself and
strangle this insidious foe TO your
achievement before it saps your
enSrgy and ruins your life chance.
Do pot wait until tomorrow. but
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21
Decide What You VIII Do.

An engineer who starts to build
bridge and then keeps finding
better places to put his piers, and
wondering whether he has selected
the best location or not, will never
get the bridge across the river He
must decide, then go ahead and
build the bridge, no matter what
obstacle he may strike So il IS
with the builder of character. ne
must decide finally what he viii
do, and then make for his goal, re-
fusing to look back or be moved
from his course.
Tens of thousands of young
people with good health. good edu-
cation and good ability. are stand
ing on the end Of a bridge, at life's
crossing. They hope they are on
the right way, they think they are
doing the right thing, and yet they
do not dare to burn the bridge
they have Just crossed They want
q chance for retreat IN case they
have made a mistake They can
not bear the thought Of cutting of
all possibility OF turning back.
They lack the power 10 decide con
clusively what course they VIII
take. %. s. Marden, in the Aug
ust Success.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

John Fisher, of Fort Worth,
is in the city looking around.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

William H. Simpson, of Calves
ton, for twenty-five years in the
mercantile business there, came in
yesterday to look over the field
with a view to opening a business
here, provided he can made the
proper arrangements. THE HER
AID will be glad to welcome the
gentleman to our city.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21
FOR SALE.

8 $40 acres ground between Old
and New Brownsville. Fine 1oca-
ton for residence or dairy. Good
five room house, new. IS bearing
orange and lemon trees; so shade
trees. Two acres bottom land.
Price $500.
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THE WEATHER.

Tonight and Friday increasing clou-
diness. light 10 fresh variable winds.
CLINE
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-07-21

LosT-white and dark or liver
colored pointer, dark spots coming
nearly together just above the eyes.
Answer 10 name OF Joe. Liberal
reward for his return or his where
abouts. A. ]. BELL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
TAKES H1s OWN LIFE
Charles Baker Inhales Illuminating
Gas With Fatal Effects.

Charles Baker, q butcher, committed
suicide last night by inhaling Illuminating
gas He was found dead in his room at
1924 Pennsylvania avenue about 8 o'clock
Only three days ago he made an effort to
end his life with faudanum, but failed.
When one of the dodgers in the house went
to his room last night he detected the odor
of gas coming from the apartment occupied
by Baker. Remembering the mans recent
attempt to take his life. the ledger broke
open the door leading to his room and
dragged his body to the hall. A message
was sent to the Emergency Hospital for as
sistance. but the physician who responded
found that life had been extinct several
hours.
Before turning on the gas Baker stuffed
the different openings through which he
thought the gas might escape. He left no
message of any kind, and his friends can
only surmise the cause of his rash act. 1t
is stated that he received an injury about
three months ago and had since become
respondent because he was unable to work.
Coroner hewitt investigated the affair and
gave the necessary certificate. The de-
ceased was a widower and was about forty
years old. His body was taken to the
morgue, where it will be held in order to
give the police an opportunity to find the
mans relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
Receiver to Be Notified.

Mrs. Mary L. Hendrick appeared in the
Police Court this morning and stated that
the health office had cited her to appear
when she should have been at work for
her four children. She lives at No. 400 H
street northeast, and it was alleged that
there was an INSTRUCTED sink in the kitchen
at her home. 1t was not her fault that
the pipe was INSTRUCTED. she stated, and
she thought it was the duty of the land
lord to remedy the trouble.
The owner of the property, the health in
spector stated, is a Catholic priest who is
out of the city. He had the property in
the hands OF Thomas e. Waggaman, the
inspector stated, ard 1t was impossible for
him to serve notice on anybody except the
occupant of the premises.
Judge ONeal said receiver had been
appointed in the WaSgaman litigation and
the matter will soon be in shape to serve
notice on the proper person. The court
continued the case to give the inspector
an opportunity to serve a notice on the re-
ceiver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
Indictments by Grand Jury.

The grand jury late yesterday afternoon
reported indictments as follows:
Herman K. Haupt, for embezzlement and
larceny.
Samuel R. Young, for mansaughter.
George Shankln, for violation of section
1875 of the code, District of Columbia.
Lee Jim and Carlton Arner, each for car
nal knowledge.
David D. Malone, alias James Thompson;
James Evans, George Wilson, Aniryn Phil
lips, Daniel Phillips, Harvey w. Smith, Ar
thur Marshall, Jesse Parker, Moten Jack
son, Bruce Bates and William H. Long,
each for housebreaking.
Charles Brown, for housebreaking and
larceny.
Reuben NJ. Worthen, John W. Mitchell,
James W. Briscoe, Alfred Byrd, William
West and William H. Craig, each for as
sault with a dangerous weapon.
James Lowden, alias James Major, for
robbery.
Alice Diggs, for larceny
Luigi PalmitanO, for assault to kill.
Joseph Mack, for assault to rob.
William A. Lannan, for robbery.
A charge of forgery against Jefferson s.
Coage has been ignored by the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
The Weather in November.

The mean temperature for November was
43 degrees. The mean for the past thirty
four years for November is 449 degrees.
The highest temperature occurred on No
vember l. when the mercury went up to So,
and the lowest was on the 2Sth, when it
dropped to %. The greatest daily range
was 80 degrees, on the LIST. The least was
degrees, on the 18th. The prevailing direc-'
ton of the wind was west. The maximum
velocity was for five minutes on the 18th,
when the wind blew at the rate of thirty
two miles an hour. The precipitation was
go inches. The average for thirty-four
years was PA. There were ten clear days,
eleven partly cloudy and nine cloudy and
eight days on which rain fell. No frost was
recorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
DAUGHTERS of Jonadab.

Alpha Council, No. 1, Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Independent Order Sons of Jonadap'
met in Melford Hall, Sth and l streets
northeast, Tuesday evening. There was
large attendance. Mrs. Isabelle Taylor,
worthy shepherdess, presided, and Miss
Maggie Weber. pianist, led in the song
service The initiatory degree was con-
ferred on three candidates, a considerable
budget of routine business was disposed OF
and items of special interest were consid-
cred and acted upon.
Mr. Philip Weber, honorary member, re-
ported from the committee on an entertain
ment recently held and commended the ac-
tivity shown by members of Alpha Council.
Grand Chief John c. Daley announced that
Hope Council, No. 1, would give carnival
and ball party in January, and bespoke for
the enterprise the active interest of Alpha
Council.
In the call for good of the order Miss
Rosa Worck responded with recitation,
and Evelyn Mitchell with fancy dance.