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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26
As to Removal of Stove Factory.
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. May

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May IS.
Editor of the Birmingham News.
Sir: In justice to all concern
ed, permit US to correct an arti-
Gle in your issue of May 18th
relative to our plant al Fort
Payne and it's possible removal to
Birmingham. The article was
evidently written upon informa-
ton coming from some one who
was ignorant of the situation.
The facts are, that with over
eighty skilled workmen and a
daily output Of nearly 100 cook
stoves, we are very badly behind
in filing orders. 1t is impracti-
cable to continue further enlarge
ment of our plant at Fort Payne
and we find it necessary. ia the
very near future. tobuild larger
plant at some other point. Ne
gotiations with Columbus, Miss.
have resulted successfully in
everything except in securing
such freight rates as are neces-
sary. A reasonable length of
time has been given in which to
secure this reduction of rates.
Until the expiration of this time
no decision as TO site will be
made.
STANDARD STOVE WORKS,
d. r. Saunders, President.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26

An effort is being made on the
part of the promoters of base
ball in this city to secure a num-
Der of games with nearby cities
for this week. Among the games
that may possibly be pulled off
here are contests with West
Point. Carrollton and Tuscaloosa.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26
Red Riding Hood Rescued. .

The music feature Of the clos
ing exercises of Franklin Acade-
my was presented at the opera
house last Friday evening before
an audience which completely
filed that edifice. The selection
was the operetta Red Riding
Hood Rescued, and it was adj
mirably given, considering that
at the last moment those engaged
in the production found it neces-
sary to set up the performance
nearly a week on account Of con-
fiicting dates at the opera house.
The little operatta was tuneful
and pretty and gave the little
folks abundant opportunities for
pretty songs, cute marches and
beautiful costumes. aud the pro
duction was a credit to the mu-
sic department of the Academy
which is presided over by Miss
Annie Nelson. a deserve
something nice to be said about
them but the bright particular
star of the evening was little
Jamie Grace. the Red Riding
Hood of the occasion. She sang
with remarkable ease and sweet
ness, enunciated beautifully and
her presence was devoid of the
usual accompaniment, of first
nights. Truly she is a prodigy
in the musical line. The full
cast was as follows:
Red Riding Hood -. ..- jamie Grace
Mama --.--.. Miriam Wilkinson
Hugh, Woodman William Harris
Wolf $50. .-.. Jonathan Richardson
Grandmother Vi Newly
Robin Quincy Ayres
Buttercup Miriam sykes
Rose -.--....-... Matte Grace
Six Little Girls, Who Sing and
Dance: Susie Lee Weir, Susie Will
Walker, Sarah Barnwell. Hattie
Wood. Grace Sa. ders, Hennie May
Chiles.
Chorus of Blue Bells, Consisting of
Sixteen Little Girls.
Full Chorus of Children.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26
Circuit Court Proceedings.


The proceedings in Circuit
Court the past week have been
devoid OF interest as rule. Few
cases of Importance have come
up and the work of the court
has been dragging through the
week with minor cases.
A case that has caused some
little interest and speculation
and which received a hearing
Wednesday was that OF Noah
Robertson, charged with unlaw-
full retailing. This case was tried
before Mayor Gunter last year
and a fine imposed of $3.50. An
appeal was taken and at the
fall term of court was brought
up for trial. A technicality in
the Indictment caused its post
ponement until the present term,
when a verdict was returned of
not guilty.
The trial of Lucy Wells. in
dicted by the Grand Jury now
in session, for the murder of Liz
zie Kingston. will begin on
Thursday. This is probably the
most interesting case to come be-
fore the court. in that woman
will be tried for her life. Col.
T. j. O'Neill has been retained
by the defendant.
The Grand Jury found plenty
of work to occupy their time,
and will continue in session the
greater part of this week A
number of indictments have been
turned in and the work of ex-
aiming witnesses continues.
The mem bers of the jury visited
the County Farm Friday.
Court adioured Friday the
business of the week being dis
posed of, to reassemble to-mor-
row morning. Before adjourn
ing Judge Sykes imposed the
sentences for the week, as fol
lows: Curtis Kyle, for assault
and battery, sentenced to pay a
fine of $25; Scott Tart, retailing,
sentenced to pay a fine of S25 and
40 days Imprisonment in the
county Jail; John Doss, burglary
and larceny, sentenced to four
months in the county Jail; Antho-
ny Davis, burglary and larceny.
sentenced to four months in the
county Jail. The cases heard
since Wednesday are:
Goe. NJ. Foote VS. G. G. Martin,
assumpsit. Case continued by
consent.
T. L. Reeves, VS. Southern
Railway, appeal. Case dismiss
ed
State VS. E. E. Wharton, appeal.
Continued.
State VS. Noah Robinson. APP
peal. Not guilty.
State VS. George Fennette, per-
jury. Continued by defendant.
State VS. VIM. Swanson, per
jury. Continued.
State VS. Lucy Ann Wells,
murder. Defendant Karraigned
and plead not guilty.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26
KoIoIa Springs.

I will be ready to accom- mo-
date boarders at Kolola Springs
after June 1st. Terms So. 90
per week. Address L. L. Will
LEFoRD, Caledonia. Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26
CHAT OF PEOPLE AND EVENTS.


longest with US and color our
thoughts of a season are those
that come as it were in the wave
OF farewell, and fortunate is the
organization whose final days be-
fore the quiet Of Summer, far
from marking a diminution of in
terest, gives evidence of all the
early freshness. while gaining
something from the hospitality
of the past. Such a close to
bearing months the La
dies Whist Club offers in the
trio of evening entertainments,
happy in promise, happier still
in fulfllment, that have come as
addenda to their regular round,
and have so bright a finish In
their keeping. The second en-
tertainment of this series oc-
Cured on Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Mamie Taylor
Franklin, and was a delightful
success. Mrs. Brooks. Mrs. Os-
borne and Mrs. Franklin were
the hostesses on this occasion,
wherein beauty of decoration and
elegant appointments were sup
plemented by a graceful cordial
ity that made the evening one of
unusual charm. Quantities of
sweet peas and nasturtiums gave
gay effect to parlOr, halls and
dining room, and were arranged
with an artistic blending of
colors from white through va
rious deepening shades to Grim
son, with here and there dash
of scarlet or rich orange. Hon
ors at whist were sought, and
the highest score was won by
Mrs. Simpson. whose trophy
was a lovely basket of sweet
peas. A salad course with ices
was enjoyed after the games.
The players we're: Capt. and
Mrs William Winston, Mr.. and
Mrs. Searcy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ayres, Mr.. and Mrs. Dashiell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Belts, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Hardy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brooks, Mr.. and Mrs. Hampden
Osborne. Mrs. o. E. Maer. Mrs.
Robert L. Simpson, Mrs. John
p. Mayo, Mrs. Franklin, Miss
Goodrich, Mr. J. NJ. Street,
Col. William Baldwin aud MIR.
Hugh HairstOn.
The May meeting of the Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy was a
most interesting one. From the
State convention the delegates
returned with enthusiasm re-
kindled and hopes fortified by
the encouraging outlook. Many
of the facts and figures woven
into the general reports were re
hearsed for the benefit of the To-
cal chapter, and touch a respOn-
siye chord in the heart of the
public as well. These reports
show that the Mississippi di-
vision has raised and expended
$4,000 for the soldiers home at
Beauvoir, and that many smaller
sums have been devoted to the
relief of disabled Confederate
soldiers. There are forty inmates
in the home, and a mum Der of in
yalids in the hospital annex at
Vicksburg. All the chapters
have contributed to the general
fund, yet each has had its own
special work. Some have bought
and enclosed the soldiers bury
ing grounds that have heretofore
lain exposed and INTENDED.
Others hive been occupied with
building monuments, or placing
head stones or improving monu-
mental parks; others still have
had as their special charge the
caring for helpless veterans at
their homes, or have labored for
a just and true history for the
young in our schools. To those
outside. the record of good ac-
complished comes as a revelation
of a truly great work not only
for the memory of the deathless
dead, but also for the helpless
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-05-26


sacredness of the cause and the
patriotism of the people have at
last demanded its revival with
US, it has remained an annual
event of the Spring. Sometimes
interest has Jagged, and there
has been a forgetfulness upon
the part OF the multitude Of the
significance of the day; some
times there have been words of
criticism and censure for the or
ganization that has striveD to
stand by the old soldier. as if
the cause were not as sacred to
the individual as to the organiza-
ton, but these criticisms are not
from those who are prompted to
lend a helping hand. For various
reasons, and properly so, Decora-
ton Day is often being celebra-
ted in a different way. making it
more sacred and impressive
With some, it is observed on the
Sabbath without a procession,
but with an early meeting at the
cemetery where flowers are scat
tered over the soldiers mounds,
and later there follows a service
| on patriotism. The educational
feature has proven helpful also.
The National U. D. G. is an
nounced to meet in St. Louis in
October. Mississippi will be the
assistant host at the Beauvoir
building. Our representatives
are Mrs. t. B. Franklin, Mrs.
Belts and Miss Sheriff..
Miss Jennie WOrthington, &C
companied by Miss Marcia Bill
lups. Miss May Richards, Miss
LYDIA Carr. of this city, Miss
Lee of Inverness, and Miss Baird
of Baird, Miss, leave about the
middle of June for New York,
whence they will sail on the 28th
for Europe. They will be mem
bers of a party that go abroad
with DR.. Temple, Of Pennington.
New Jersey, an experienced trav-
eler, whose tours EN- braces many
advantages. They will take the
Southern route, landing at Ma
pies.
The marriage of Mr. Overton
Dickinson, of Nashville, to Miss
Helen Trenholm. of North Caro-
lima, is an event Of warm interest
to Colum bians, who recall Mr..
Dickinson with SO much pleasure,
and wish for him every joy. He
is the eldest son of Judge and
Mrs. j. M. Dickinson and a
young man of splendid character
and ability. The wedding will
occur on the evening of Wednes-
day, June 1st.. at Flat Rock,
n. C.
At it's meeting with Mrs. L.
B. Franklin Saturday, the Read
ing Circle concluded its study
of Italy. Modern Rome. > Late
Literature and Musicians" and
Italy's scientists and gifts to
science formed the subjects Of
the program. The meeting Sat
urday next will be for the pur-
pose of revising the list of mem
5ership, and winding up the
odds and ends of business.
Mrs. w. r. Dyes countless
friends in Columbus are much
disappointed that her anticipated
visit has been abandoned. She
has recently been the guest of
her parents IN Americus. and
was expected here en- route to
Santa Fee. but on account other
illness, the physicians advised
her immediate return to the dis
tant West.
Miss Julia Barrow returned
Wednesday from Philadelphia.
where she has been a student
at a leading medical college,
Others welcomed after an ex-
tended absence are Mr.. and Mrs.
John Morgan and Mrs. Eugenia
Moore. who have spent several
months at Battle Creek. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-07
CRISIS HAS NOT
YET BEEN REACHED
SENATOR HANNA SUFFERED LESS
PAIN YESTERDAY, DRANK SOME
MILK AND SEEMED A LITTLE
STRONGER.

Washington, February 6.-The following
bulletin regarding Senator Hanna's con-
dition was issued after DIR. Rixey's call
tonight
Senator Hanna has rested fairly we'll
since morning. Temperature l02 4-10;
pulse 92."
1t was said that the senator had suf-
fered less pain today; had taken one or
two more ounces of milk, and seemed a
little stronger. The official announcement
of his condition tonight is reported as
favorable. No comment was made by the
doctor on the pulse, there being an in
crease of ten beats over the same time
last night, while the temperature remains
the same as last night.
DIR. Rixey regards the crisis as still in
the future. The senator's brother, H. M
Hanna, is expected from Thomasville,
Ca. tomorrow.
Although no one is allowed to see Sena-
tor Hanna, there are daily many promi-
nent callers at the hotel. Today Presi-
dent Roosevelt sent note to Mrs. Hanna
expressing sympathy and Mrs. Roose-
velt and Miss Roosevelt called on Mrs
Hanna. The Chinese minister, Sir Chen
Tung Liang Chen, and the Cuban minis
ter, Senior Quesada. also were callers
Many senators called as did number OF
congressman.
A cable dispatch of sympathy was re-
ceived from General Booth, commander
in chief of the Salvation army. Sir Henry
Irving also telegraphed a message OF
sympathy The telegraphic correspond
ence of this nature amounts to many
hundreds of dispatches daily.
Plans for a trip to Thomasville or some
other resort already are under consid.
Grafton
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-07
THE DEBT OF RUSSIA NOW
FOOTS UP s1,5OO,OOO,OOO
Japanese Are Eagerly Awaiting the
Final Announcement That Hostii;-
ties VIII Begin--Last Re.
ply Not Satisfactory.

Toxic, February lit is clear dlpIo-
matte relations between Japan and
Russia have been broken off.
Baron DeRosen, the Russian minis
ter, is expected to depart in few days.
His preparations for departure are now
progressing. The Russian legation ex-
pected its government to break the
silence today, but no communication
was received except one announcing
the troops had been dispatched to
Seoul.
The populace is not aware of the
diplomatic proceedings, and although
It is generally known that the country
is on the eve of war, the people await
the crash with the same calmness that
marked their demeanor In the prellm-
mary stage of the controversy.
All ordinary steamship service be.
tween North China ports and Korea
has been suspended.
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WHISTLER NAMES
The MEMPHIS TEAM
CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN SIGNED,
AND HE FEELS THAT HE HAS A
BUNCH OF PENNANT WINNERS.

Memphis. February 6.-(Special.) IMAM
ager Whistler has announced the names
Of the men who will start the spring sea
son of baseball In Memphis Uniform.
There are twenty signatures already at
tached to contracts for the 1904 season.
and Manager Whistler thinks that he has
signed second edition of pennant win
ners. They are:
Catchers-Fritz, Keefe, Belt.
Pitchers-McIntire, Hale, Stockdale,
Beckel Goodwin, Brown, Swain, Vern-
nellie.
Infelders-w whistler. Walters. Killing.
Beecher. Lally, Keean
Outfelders-Al Miller, c. Miller, Run
gan.
Henry Werden has signed a Montgom-
cry contract The Montgomery team
promises to be an important factor in the
race according to announcement of con-
tracts made public by President Kavan-
augh Of the Southern league. Polchow and
Stultz ,gill pitch again, and In addition
Manager Stickney says President Kavan-
augh has signed a lot of new blood with
regulations that preceded them
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REPUBLICANS WILL BE
CROWDED AT CHICAGO

All tickets and badges for the conven-
ton. including those for reporters, dele
gates, alternates, etc, will be given out
by the sergeant-at-arms at the headquar-
ters of the committee on arrangements
at the Auditorium annex on June 20, the
day before the convention. The allotment
of press tickets Mr.. Stone explains to ac-
tual working newspaper reporters. ex-
cludes absolutely representatives of trade
papers, weekly journals and the like.
When the new building ordinance was
adopted following the Iroquois theatre
fire. 1t cost the Coliseum $1,000 in seats, re-
dueing the seating capacity to $500. AS
the committee had counted on fully 1900
seats, this exclusion was found necessary.
An interesting innovation Is planned in
the institution of a telephone system in
the Coliseum which will enable the SER
geant-at-tarms to communicate instantly
with all exits.
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RECEIVER NAMED
FOR BAXTER 4 co.
(. r. L. GOULD Is APPOINTED
WITH A BOND OF $5o,oo0-HER
MAN WATTS is THE PRINCIPAL
CREDITOR.

New York, February 6.-Two involun-
tary petitions in bankruptcy were filed
today in the United States district court
against the stock brokerage firm of A. b.
Baxter & Co. of this city, but with
branches in many other cities. which
made general assignment on Janu-
ary 30.
The first petition was filed by four
creditors who have aggregate claims of
$780, 642, the principal creditor being Her
man Watts of Charlotte, N. c., who
claims the firm owes him $4S 125 for money
deposited as margins on stocks between
May 25, 1903, and January 30,1904.
In the second petition three creditors
alleged there is s45o5 due them for money
deposited as margins on cotton. E. r.
l.. Gould was appointed receiver with a
bond of $50, 600.
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Chicago. February 6.-The sub-commit-
tee of the national republican committee
which has been making preliminary prep
arations for the national convention to be
held at Chicago June 81, concluded its
work today and adjourned.
The subcommittee spent most of the
day in discussing the seating arrange
ments Of the coliseum. The press circle,
accommodating 23o men, is arranged In a
semi-circle around the speakers stand
and the platform occupied by the national
committee.
Owing to the necessity for the econo-
MIXING of space, an absolute rule has
been made by Sergeant-At-Arms Stone
that the press seats will be allotted only
to press representatives actually tele-
graphing reports of the progress of the
convention.
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Germany Is still Hopeful.

Berlin, February 6.-The announcement
that Russia's reply which was handed the
Japan government was communicated to
the government departments and embas-
sizes this afternoon, heightened the ex-
pectency Although the foreign office
has not been advised as to the contents
of the note, yet resting on its previous
general information it still believes Japan
will avoid war and realize part of her
aims by occupying several places both
on the coasts of Korea and in the interior
Of Tat country which 1t is again said
Russia will not consider cause for war
AT a recent Russian court ball the
foreign office is informed the czar gave
the Japanese minister his hand and spoke
to him in the most friendly manner
This incident is quoted as illustrating
the czar's peaceful Intentions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-07
choctaw Lands Are Lowest.

Montgomery, February 6.--(SpeciaI. -
According to the report of Assistant FIX
aminer Wilkinson. the lands of Chocta W
county are assessed at the lowest rate for
taxation of the lands in any county Of
the state. Mr.. Wilkinson says that the
lands of the county are assessed at an
average value of 81 per acre, which is an
increase in four years from ST. 56 per acre.
The assessed valuation is declared to
be 40 per cent less than it should be. The
report shows the county to be well of
fcered. no mistakes of consequence hav-
ing been discovered.
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Great Tension in London.

London, February IA day of tension
and apprehension has been passed here,
and London Is still without information
regarding developments In the far eastern
situation, other than the news received
in patches to the Associated Press.
After a forenoon of intense activity at
the Japanese legation. the minister. Baron
Hayashi, drove to the foreign office where
he was closeted with Foreign Secretary
Lansdowne for little while.
Up to late tonight no further dispatch
es had been received at the Japanese
legation, officials there insisting that ex-
cept for the news contained in the press
dispatches. they were without even an In
timation that the Russian reply to Ja-
pans demands had been received.
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FEAR SAILORS WILL
LOSE CONFIDENCE
THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THE
IOWA'S GUNS WILL BE MADE,
WHICH MAY LEAD TO THEIR RE-
PLACEMENT.

Washington. February Gas soon as the
Iowa arrives at the New York navy yard
for which port she Is now bound, Rear
Admiral Rodgers the senior officer at the
yards will direct thorough inquiry to
be made into the recent accident to the
eight-inch guns of the starboard turret
The ordnance officers here decline to
discuss the matter, being unacquainted
with the cause of such accidents. IT Is
felt now that to prevent loss of conf
dence on the part of the sailors in the
safety OF their weapons 1t would be nee
essary TO get at the real weakness of the
naval guns, even II IT involves heir re-
placement by new weapons
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Hayashl Confirms Reports.

Paris, February 7.-Baron Hayashi,
Japanese minister to Great Britain. In
talking to a London correspondent of the
Figaro. refused to confirm or deny the
correctness of the interview with him pub
lished in the Matin. saying that he auth
oorized the official publication of only
the following
'Russia's reply has not been received,
and so far as ! know the situation is un-
changed, but If Russia will not accept
the clauses which Japan regards as es-
sential. war is inevitable"
The Figaro correspondent concludes
that the remainder of the Mathis inter-
view represents Baron Hayashi's person.
al views. adding that a short conversa-
ton with the minister suffices to show
that he regards the situation as extreme
ly critical.
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JAPAN WILL DO
AS SHE PLEASES.

Paris. February 7.--According to the
London correspondent of the Matin, per-
sons best qualified to speak authoritative
ly regarding the Japanese matter, deci;zse e
the Japanese final decision has already
been taken, and that Russla's answer
whatever may be its tenor, will not make
any difference War, these persons say,
is inevitable. for Japan henceforth will
do as she chooses without regard to what
Russia may think of her action.
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The emperor, In the event of war. may
go to Moscow to submit his cause and
the fate to the Almighty at the altar of
the Troitzko monastery, as his fathers
have done in the past, before drawing
the sword, but whether he does or not,
his manifesto will be read in all the
churches of the empire and posted every
where, arousing the patriotism of his
subjects.
In the hotels and restaurants of st.
Petersburg the situation is discussed to-
night with great seriousness. The wealth
er is bitterly cold and street fires are
burning and the people are asking If it
is possible for hostilities to begin at a
season when the thermometer registers
40 degrees below zero in North Manchu-
ria.
They are specializing on the horrors
that would characterize such a winter
campaign, and wondering If the sufferings
at Shipka are again to be repeated.
The Russians are confident, however,
that If the worse comes, their hardy
soldiers can stand the severe cold better
than their adversaries.
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Contained only Essential Points.

Paris. February THE Figaro this
morning says 1t has reason to believe that
Foreign Minister Lambdroff's message
contained only the essential points of the
Russian reply to Japan, the full text Of
which will follow the dispatch in a few
days. 1t further expresses the belief that
the note would not constitute Russia's
last, but will leave room for further ne
gotiations.