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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-02-27
Lame Back

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles and may
be cured by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm two or three times a day and
rubbing the parts vigorously at each
application. If this does not afford
relief, bind on piece of flannel slightly
dampened with Pain Balm, and quick
re ief is almost sure to follow. For safe
by Johnston &c Caine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-02-27
Marriage Licenses

Willie Alexander and Leona
Gibson, Lamar county, Alabama.
Lester l.. Coleman and Lille
MCGOWAN, Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-02-27
For Sale.

A new cottage, splendidly
built, of 5 rooms including a
kitchen Is K IS; size of lot 20 x
100; location 11th avenue be-
tween 9th and 10Th streets south;
price S1,150 if taken quickly.
Apply COLUMBUS REALTY Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-02-27
The Supreme Court Decides
Two Interesting Cases.
SUPERVISORS OUSTED
Because the Manner of Making Bond Was
Irregular --0taer Decisions Of
Much Interest

jackson, Miss, Feb. 19th,-
Leaving out of the case an abso-
Lutte conflict Of testimony between
two interested parties, the su-
preme court Monday affirmed a
decision between the Equitable
Life Insurance Company and
Curtis Hirsteil. The conflicting
testimony was between r. P.
Lake of Memphis, general agent,
and William Marks. The case
came from Pontotoc county,
where the Hirsteil heirs are en-
deavoring to collect on a second
policy in the sum of $1,000.
Chief Justice Whitfield, in issuing
the decision, cited that the elder
Hirsteil had taken out a policy in
the Equitable Life in the sum Of
$1,000 and given his note for the
same. This policy was received
and not contested. A short time
afterward a second policy was
applied for, the applicant being
killed in a runaway before the
policy had been delivered. Gen
eral Manager Lake had stated in :
his testimony that the second
policy had never been accepted |
by the company. Marks testified |
to opposite facts.
Another important insurance |
case was affirmed when Justice |
Calhoon held that the Western |
Union Assurance Company was
liable to two policies. The defen-
dant S. J. Fergell, had property |
whose admitted value was 81 600. I
He had taken a policy for half |.
that sum with the above company. /
He later took out another policy /
for a like sum. The Western |
Union offered a return prmium on I
the policy. It was refused. It 4
was set forth that a rider in /
the policy, which the court read, f
stated "S800 additional concur
rent insurance permitted inolud-
ing this policy" The court
thought the rider meaningless
absurdity. Had the state ment
ment meant to have been speci-
fic;" said the court, sit would
have stopped after the word per-
mitted' in that clause.
The Prentiss county board of
supervisors case was affirmed.
Judge Truly ruled on this case.
Five members of the board had
been elected. Presenting them
selves for induction into office the
clerk demanded an $500 bond for
each. The court requires they
be bonded each in the sum of
5 per cent, of the whole taxes
collectable. They later realized
that the bonds were insufficient
and advanced them voluntarily
$500. This was later found
not to be sufficient when
poll taxes were considered, and
another raise was made in the
bond, which was satisfactory.
The district attorney filed a suit
to have them removed from office.
Truly, j.
Sarah Hall VS.. E. II. and j. S.
johnson; deed case, Affirmed.
M. c. DeLoach vs. Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley; affirmed. i
Tishomingo Savings Institutel
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-02-27

The Standard Trust Co., viii
build or buy you a home, and
allow you to pay for the loan on
easy monthly payments. For
particulars write or call on
J. w. ADAMS. Agent
1902 Bell Ave. Phone 425
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-02-27
GEO. ". CARLISLE
COMMITS SUICIDE
Sad Ending of a Mississippi
Life in Far Away Michigan
A special from Jackson says:

A telegram from Battle Creek,
Mich, announces the death at
that place of Hon. George Car
Isle, former state treasurer of
Mississippi and one of the best
known citizens of the state. He
was fifty years of age. The re-
mains are en- route home for in
terment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
A Complaint.

People living in Alexandria county as
well AS many in this city whose business
or inclination carry them in that vlcin-
ity are complaining of the fact that the
new bridge recently erected over the
tracks of the Washington Southern Kali
way from st. AsaPh Junction to the Poor
House has not been completed. The
iron work of the structure aud the ap-
nroaches we're finished months ago,
INT for some reason, the flooring has
never been laid. Pedestrians anu vehicles
are still compelled to pass over grldiron
of tracks in order to reach the Washing
ton pike at point opposite the old 81.
Asaph race track. This is attended win
inconvenience and no little danger from
Grains which are 'atiRually passing
north and south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Personal.

Police Justice Cation has retqrne d
from Westminster, Md, where he
went to attend the closing exercises oil
Westminster College
MIR. Isaac Ball, chief clerk OF the
Bureau of Animal Industry, is i'll at his
home in Baltimore. About thirty years
AGO Mr.. Ball was engaged III the news
paper business in Alexandria, he having
been associated with the late NJ ~
Ball in the publication OF the Virginia
Sentinel. -.
At the closing exercises of the VIr-
GINA Female Institute at Stanton last
week Miss Frances Dsnenhower, OF thia
city, receiveda diploma in the art school
John Stone, of Alexandra, is ylslllng
his uncle, James Hartley, in LonlSisns
street. -T Richmond News-Leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Prnnnsed Railway.

A meeting OF the citizens OF Kappa
hammock and Warren counties was held
in the courthouse at Front Royal yesler-
day afternoon for the purpose OF organi.
zine to promote and build a railroad
from Front Royal through Chester Gap,
Rappahannock, Madison, Greene, aud
thence through Louisa and Fluvanns to
Richmond and tidewater
A committee of II was aPpointe to
solicit subscriptions for the prelimi-
nary survey OF the road from Front
ROYAL to Sperryville and obtain acharler'
An experienced engineer has gone over
the proposed route during the past few
weeks aud has reported that the road
could be built for sbOnt s.. 900 per mile
The survey from Front ROYAL to Sperry-
vile will cost 81, 500, over II oOo OF
which WAS subscribed al once.
A. w. DeaIing, one OF the %eaIthies'
men of Northern Virginia, has shown
great interest in this road, -nd has pro-
posed to give a right of way through his
extensiye landed estate. The road will
pass through new and gndeyeloPed ter:
ritory from Front Royal to Rlchmond,
aud will give shorter and quicker con-
neclions with the valley. Northern b.
nanciers have indicated to the Board OF
Trade of Front Royal their willingness
to finanee The scheme, when their rep
resentalive says Is very attractive one'
This route would furnish connections Tor
Richmond with The Baltimore aud Ohio,
Cumberland Valley, Southern and Nor.
folk and Western from points near Front
ROYAL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Jsrsey's Biggest Baby.

1t is not difficult to give the weight 81
Oracle Mildred Flora Gaskill, OF Mount
dolly, n. j., who has to her credit one
pound of flesh for each of the 81 weeks
she has been 10 existence. She Is the
daughter OF Mrs. Emma Gssklll, OF
Monroe street, frai woman OF only
l2O pounds, and mother hardly able
to carry her baby short distances about
the house. Mrs. Gsskill states that
Oracle weighed IL pounds at birth, ~
pounds at the age of nine months, aud
a few days ago 81 pOHndS. 10 celebrs-
ton of the first anniversary OF her birth
a party will be held on Saturday. JuHe
%. and the child will be given consl-
dersble attention. -Grscie's flesh laps over
in deep folds. The rspidity with which she
has gained in weight has caused the piond
mother to fear that it might be cast
that needed medical treatment, but
physicians say the child's health is per
feet. Oracle tries hard, but she CANNOT
stand, and it will probably be msnI
months before she will have strength to
CARY her Own weight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Corporation Court.
u6ye L. G. Barley presiding. ]


Mary l.. Brown vs.. Lawson !. Brow
colored, final decree for divorce.
FredL. Wager vs. Anna I. Maroury
ct ala. in chsncsry decree dlsmlsslng
salt. LII ;,d;o,
Com. VS. John Dogan third inuicl-
ment for petit larceny plea OF gu'l!y
and prisoner sentenced % serve s'A
months in Jail.
The grand jury brought in two re,
norts One set forth that complaint had
been lodged against G. h. Cuts, who
keeps a restaurant on Fairfax street be-
tween King and Cameron: that he kept
disorderly house and, recommended
that he be reprimsnded and warned
Cults was thereupon brought before
the court, reprimsnded and warned
that his license would be revoked II
further complaint we're lodged against
him.
The other report was as follows
We, the grand jury, after careful ex-
animation of a large number OF witnesses
in the Curtin murder case, beg TO In
form the court that certain new evidence
has been adduced which, in the opinion
of the jury, may lead to solution OF
the mystery il followed up by the Com
monwealth's Attorney, and we request
that this jury be adjoured to some further
date to be determined upon after the
Commonwealth Attorney has had an
opportunity to make the necessary In
vestigaiiOn.
J. F. PEYToN, Foreman.
The grand jury was thereupon sd'
iourned till the 29th.
The grand jury returned two lndict-
ments against Leroy Beach one Tor
selling liouor on Sunday and the other
for selling liquor without license:
A cspias was issued and Beach was
brought into court and released on bail
for bis future appearance.
Yesterday evening in the proceedings
against the members of the City Council
to compel that body to make certain re-
pairs and improvements to the city jail,
Judge Barley stated that unless Council
took action toward making such improve
ments and repairs, he would issue a
msndamus requiring that body to DO so.
II is understood that all needed work al
the jail will soon be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Red Men.

At The regular meeting OF Oaceola
Tribe 30. /, /. 0. r. NJ, held in their
wigwam last night, after an animated
contest the following officers we're elected
10 serve during the ensuing term: Pro-
phet, Juo. Ewald; sache@' VIM. W Ti
Senior sycamore, VIM. Garret; Junior
sycamore, Robt. Bender, and Deputy
Great Sacbem, Harry McLesren. On
tuesday night next the tribe will as
semhle at 1880 o'clock and at 8 o'clock
will have public installation of officers
IN Odd Fellows Hall on nortd Columbus
street. which will be attended by mum,
Der of visiting officers and members OF
various Washington tribes, who will a.
der the installation ceremonies endeaFor
to organize and institute Council OIL
DAUGHTERS of P0cahontss IRON among
the resident ladies of Alexandra,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15

We are showing a superb collection Of
White Dresses for girls and misses, suitable
for graduation and commencement wear.
confirmation, parties dances aud all formal
occasions, and we call special attention to our
assortment of medium and lower priced dress
rs for general wear.
AtSl.50 Each.
Girls White Persian Lawn Dresses long
WASTED style, full Bishop sleeves; Skin, plain,
with deep hem; sizes 4. g. 8, and 10.
At 81 so Es h.
Girls Per-isn Lawn Dresses, round yoke OF
embroidery, shOrt.wasted with tucked hand;
skirt full, sizes Q, and 10.
At 81. 95 Each.
Girls White India Linen Dresses, made
with low neck aud short sleeves pointed
bertha OF insertion and lace, skirt plain sizes
4 and 6.
At $50 Each.
Girls Fine White Lawn Dresses, long
wasted, full sleeves and plain skirt, via
deep hem; sizes ., 8, TO- II and ii.
Third floor e ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Nortbern mails, week days, close at 10,
* and 100 a. M. and 200, ~, 10
and 10 10 D. n. Open at 90 a. m, zOO "a.
and 30 u. III. On Sundays Northern malls
close AT 90 a. m., 200 p. N. aud ~ p, ~
Southern mails via Charlottesville close al al
7 10 anu 10 20 q. m, and %, ~ ana lolo
D. IN. Open at 8 90 q. m. and 80 and 81 p u:
Southern mails, via Richmond, close al
10 20 a. H., and %. 8 10 and lOlo p u
Omen at S a. IN. and and 4 p. N.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 a. u
and AGO %. m. Open at II 90 N.
Alexandra ana Round Hill mails close 81
40 a. M. and 4 Is p. IN. Open at 9 90 a. D..
and 6 80 p. N. -,.ooo
nj. I'd 10 Is D. IN. Open At 500 a. N. and
Washington mails close at 10, 30 and
II Goa. m, and 200, 6 10, e2S and ~ ~
o.. m. Opsn at 100 q. ~, IL I'D N. ana 1oo p
Office HOurs-Open at 500 a. m. Close ct
s. Sunday Hours-Op4n at sOOa. u. Close
o" Csrriersi Schedule Collection made on In,
side routes-8 80 and 10 90 q. N. and w sno
Z On m. Full routes ~ a. n. and 81 p
Sunday collection 90 p. N. Carriers
~;ndoT Omen Sunday 800 6. M. and CLOS
1000 q. m. and Al,
o. N. .Ao. IAN minnie,
hafore our indicated time for closins'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
LOCAL BREVITiES.

The Circuit Court for The county meets
on Monday.
meeting of the Board Of Police Commits
sioners was to have been held last n'gnl,
but quorum failed 10 appear. The regular
monthly meeting of the board viii he helu
uext Wednesday night.
The Columbia Fire Company will give
their annual excursion to Luna Park on
Wednesday next. The committee is making
every arrangement TO insure pleasant lime
to all Who may attend.
The VI. Schiller Company will have on SAFE
tomorrow home killed" beef, veal, lamb,
&c. Chase and 5snbOrn's Mocha and Java
Coffee at 22e pound. GRADUATED Sugar, 4sc'
Follow the crowd to Schuler's.
Lynnhayen Hard Crabs today at Opera
House Cafe.
Fried CLANS 30 cents dozen. Oysters
fried, stewed or raw. Clam Soup &C., Vege
table Soup &c. c. H. Zimmerman, Market
Snace leu Aou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Runaway.

There was al exciting runaway on
soutb Fairfax street late yesterday even
ing. The horse attached 60 4 wagon be-
longing TO MIR. W. A. Barnett became
frightened and dashed north until It
reached Wilkes street; then It turned
east when il overturned the WAGON ana
scattered candy in all directions. The
morse became detached from the vehicle
aud was caught some distance sway. 10
a few minutes time boys aud girls from
every quarter Of the compass were on Tue
scene gathering candy which had fallen
from the wagon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15

Mr.. George P. Clark few days ago
entered drug store in New YORK and
called for dose OF salts. The Ponon
was prepared aud be drank it and ieit
the store. He had proceeded but
sbor, distance wheu he was taken serious
~ in aud had considerable dlthculty IN
reaching his home. His condition be
came so alarming that physician was
summoned when it was discovered that
instead of swallowing salts at the drug
store he had, by mistake, been given
poison His death followed yesterday
morning. The deceased lived on south
Fairfax street in this city q few years
ago. and members of his family still re-
SIDE here. Mr. Clark came from Inc
DAko,as TO this city in the early nlnetles
and was associated with the New Alex
andria improvement Company. de
fitted up the basket factory at the new
town He was piano maker by trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
New Approach

Workmen are now engaged IN hitting
up another approach to the new union
depot. When the structure was con-
structed about year ago a vide stair
way WAS made under the culyert at King
street extended which wss intended to
lead 70 norm bound trains, but 80 far 1t
mas not been used. The approach to
north bound trains has been via tun'
mel under the tracks, and that to south
bound trains by a stairway on the west,
The new psssapeway will obviste the
use of the tunnel by people leaving or
boarding north bound trains. 1t will
also be a nearer approach to the depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15

godv Pound in a Well

The body of SeIleck Damn, an sged
= Aketmaker, was found in the bottom
of an old well on his place near New
Canaan, Ct. yesterday. Damn had been
missing for about week, and some OF
the neighbors yesterday instituted a
search. which resulted in the finding OF
the body. The interior OF his house
WAS in confusion, and in his sleeping
room the deputy sheriff. found blood
stained Ratchet. There were three
wounds on the top Of his head and
another on the side of the head, which,
it is said, may have been caused by a
Ratchet. The police say there we're nn-
mistskable signs of robbers about the
place. and believe The old man was muir
dered Dam lived alone in the house.
Damn was last seen alive on June o.
He on that day went to New Canaao
with a nu nbef OF baskets, which he sold.
He returned to his home early 10 the
day. During the afternoon neighoofs
noticed a tramp providing about Toe
premises, later a stranger, tall, DARK and
we'll attired, called and spent more than
an hour 10 the door yard talking to
Damn.
When he departed the aged basket
maker remarked to several persons
"That fellow wanted TO buy this place,
but wouldn't sell. No, sir, noti me.
Then he entered the house, and 81 lar as
is known, never left it alive.
When the body was discovered aud
brought to the surface it was found TO
have been terribly mutilated. Four gun
shot wounds in the breast had nearly
torn away the head from the body. The
skull was 40 crushed as to be all but un
recOOniZable
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LQthr0y
10th, 1 1th.F 4 G Sts.N.Ws
WASHINGTON. II. g.
Boys New
Wash Suits.

The goods are selected from newest designs
and the best qualities Of materials aud the
greatest possible care is given to cnt and
making up of each garment.
Wash Suits, of grass linen and chambray;
Russian blouse style-light and dark blue,
brown and striped effects sizes p to Is.
$l.6s each.
Wash Suits of striped ginghams, alltea.
brown linen, white camhrIc and white duck;
Russian style; also style with sailor collar
aud shield; sizes q to 8.
$l.95 to 1895 each,
Wash Suits. of me cerized gingh8m, gala
tea and chsmbray, in gray. blue and white;
Russian style; sizes p to- 6.
1896 each.
Wash Suits, of white pique; Russian blouse
style; many deliberately trimmed with hne
insertion; sailor collar styles also shown; sizes
q to 8,
1875 to So 50 each.
Acme" Military Suits. made Of genuine
army khaki cloth aud finished with brass
buttons; twO-piece style blouse and trousers
81 IS "A to IL.
500 each
Also lot of Boys Knee Pants. double
breasted styles, made OF imported Atwood
tweeds, A pa ticularly handsome suit all
sizes.
1915 each. Values, 1915 to $50.
SPECIAL:
BOYS Atwood Blue Serge Suits. double
breasted style either with bloomer or knee
pant; strictly fast color; made 10y man
tailor.; excellent qualities; sizes to II.
IS each Regularly $50.
Special attention is also called 10 lot OF
Bows and Young Mems Summer Shirts made
from selected line of new shirtings IA
wide variety Of choice fabrics and beroming
styles. Stripes, checks. plaids, solid s"olors
and plain white. With attached ant detach-
ed cuffs All sizes.
Special price, 81 esch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Police Court.

IJustice II. B. Cation presiding
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
William Clsrkson, arrested by Onicer
Garvey charged with vagrsncy, was DIS
missed.
Martha Miller and Mary Cross,
charged with disorderly conduct aud
fighting. were fined So each.
Sadie Jackson, charged with disorder
~ conduct. was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
wedding.

Miss Susan Scott Herbert. daughter OF
Mrs VIM. w. Herbert, of this city, and
Mr.. George boswell Brooke, of Cum
berland. Md, we're married at 8 o'clock
last night at the home of the bride $
mother on north Washington street,
Rev. p. P. Phillips, rector of St. PauP'
Episcopal church, of this city, officiating.
Miss Elizabeth Dulsuey Herbert WAS
maid of honor. After the ceremony d
reception was held at the brides home
after which Mr.. snd Mrs. Brooke lett on
a bridal trip. they will reside in Cum
berland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Pope May Leave Vatican

A rumor is again circulating in Rome that
the Pope intends to leave the Vatican and 20
to the pspal vi at Castel Gandol'o. on Albsn
Lake two hours drive from Rome. The re-
mort is strengthen d by the recent illness OF
The Pontifi aud th- fat that he needs
change Of air in order to completely recover.
The moderate section of the Catholic press
Iasmg 70 be preparing the ground for the
change BY explaining that if the Pope freaks
up his voluntary captivity 10 the vatican
this would not altar the relations between the
church and the Quirinal which have existed
since 1870. especially cons derlug that the
change will he from the Vatican 70 me paRaI
villa of Csstel GandOlfO. which, like the
vatican. enjoys extra-territorial rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Fallen Wires.

Some wires of the electric railway 81
King and Fairfax streets fell this morn
ing. A day or two ago others Tell al
King and Royal streets. fortunately
in both cases no pedestrians were struck
nv them. This is naturally looked upon
"a q serious matter, as there is danger OF
people being killed by such accidents
The railway company should see that
their wires are property secured so thai
thew may not prove menace to people
oss,iug along the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-15
Discharged from Custody.

Shortly before o'clock Yesterday
afternoon the grand jury, which has
besa engaged in an investigation OF the
Curtin murder case since last Monday
morning, discharged from custody john
RYAN, Stephen Davis and George W.
Cole. end adjourned until 10 O'Clock
this morning. The grand jury examin-
ed sbout seventy witnesses since Mon
day. The jury was adjourned today un-
Ill the 29th instant.