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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

The Vicksburg Military Park
Corr mission bill was passed by
the senate last Wednesday in
practically the same shape as it
was when it left the house.
Strong opposition to the measure
manifested itself in the senate,
but after quite a heated debate
the bill was passed by vote of
10 to II, which is a proportion
ately larger majority than it re-
ceiVed in the house.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

The Board of Control may
have won through technical
points Of law. but the great mass
of Mississippians know that the
States policy toward its con-
yicts is to work them on the
States lands. The letter of the
law may have been interpreted
adversely to the Governor by his
enemies on the bench. but there
is no question but that the re-
newal of the Sandy Bayou lease
is a violation of the spirit of the
law. Mississippi wants no more
scandals resulting from the old
lease system in this State.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
Big Receipts.

The receipts of the local pos t.
office last Friday were the largest
in the history of the office, the
sale of stamps alone having
amounted to S246 A.. The re-
ceipts are rapidly and steadily
increasing, and for the fiscal year
ending March 31st will be at least
$1,000. This will be an increase
of more than three thousand dol
lars over the previous year, and
certainly ought to entitle the eoffice
to a larger clerical force. Under
present conditions the work is so
heavy thai it is almost i'm possible
to keep up with it, and all of the
EN- ployeS are required to work
from ten TO twelve hours each
day, while under the regulations
of the postoffice department
eight hours constitute days
work. The office needs and is
entitled to three additional clerks.
two to assist with the work dur
ing the day and one for night
duty. and the department Ger
tainly ought 10 make provision
for them.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

The Ethridge resolution, call
ing upon the Attorney General
of the State to investigate the
merger of the M. & O. and South
ern Railroads, was before the
house of representative the past
week and it provoked a spirited
debate. The original resolution
was really a good document but
when the judiciary committee
had finished it it had been SO emas-
culated and altered that it meant
little or nothing The debate
gave the mem berS of the house
an opportunity to try out them
selves on this matter and it is a
pleasure to note that Messrs.
Sturdivant and Erwin, Of the del
egatlOn from this county, Repre-
sentative Maer being out on col
lage work with his committee,
fought for the original resolution
valiantly.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

Warden JnO. Henry is on re
cord as saying that be could not
work all of the States cOnvicts
on the State farm. Perhaps the
Board of Control can get a war,
den who can utilize all of the con
victs and from recent proceed :
ings at Jackson we believe that
it will be best for the State to
obtain such an official.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
CANNON GAVE GOLD BRICK TO
WILLIAMS.

WASHINGTON, JAN. 21.-Uncle
Joe Cannon handed the Dem
Ocrats a gold brick last week that
the Democratic members in the
House did not discover until they
examined the position they were
placed in by their able leader. y
John Sharp Williams, of Missis-
sippi, The brick was given to
Williams, and he took it for the
real thing"
There is a rebellion growing
upon Williams hands that, day
by day, is getting more formid-
able. and there is talk of asking
him to step down and out.
Here is the story behind it:
When the Philippine Tariff bill
was up for discussion Williams
advised his men that they were
TO vote for the measure, as it was
a step in the right direction. "
They obeyed, without consider
ing the measure as it would af
feet the power Of the Democrats
in the House.
Uncle Joe" Cannon, it is as
serted, told Williams that to
keep the Democratic record
straight. all the Democrats would
have to do was to introduce an
amendment to the bill which
would declare for free trade and
he would give him a vote on it.
Williams accepted this ar
rangement. What he lost sight
of was the fact that he was los
ing an opportunity to corral the
'insurgent" vote on the Repub-
lican side.
This he could have done, and
swept away from the Speaker his
rule over the House, if he had,
after the defeat of the Democrat
ic free trade amendment, swung
the Democratic vote into the
hands of the insurgents. 3"
This would have defeated the
bill, bound the insurgents" to
the Democrats, and have made
the Democratic vote a deciding
element in all future national
measures.
AS a result of Williams action
and his short sightness in not
taking the advantage of the
weakness of the Republican po-
sition he is being roundly de
nounced, and charged again with
being, as Representative Shack
leford dubbed him, a toy rider
on toy horse"
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

The trial Of Norman Hapgood, .,
editor Of Collier s Weekly, on the
charge of libel, which was in
progress in Yew York last week,
has brought to light the fact that
several New York publications
have been eXtOrting money from
the society leaders of that city.
Notable among these is Town
Topics, a society weekly which
is known throughout the country.
Col. Mann, the editor of this
paper. testified in open court
that he had received S25, 900 from
w. K. Vanderbilt, $4,000 from
VIM. f. Ryan and similar sums
from other we'll known New
Workers. These sums were
given as loans" but no col
lateral was ever furnished by
Col. Mann. the only evidence of
the Indebtedness being in the
shape Of prOmissOry notes.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

News of the death of Mrs. LO :
tie King Ed wards. Of Meridian,
will be received with regret here.
Mrs. Edwards spent several
months in Colum BUS with DR.. and
Mrs. Mckinley a few years ago,
and Is recalled most pleasantly.
She was a sister-in law of Mrs.
Howard King in Scooba.
Miss Pauline Orr. of the Col
lege faculty, visited Meridian on
Saturday and lectured before
the Fortnighty Club, of that city,
on Browning. a lecture which
has been com pltmented. and
which reflects years of careful
and SYN mpathetic study of one of
the Master English poets
Miss Majorie Crum aagh, of
Paducah, Kentucky, pleasantly
remem bered by Colum bians, will
arrive this week to be the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Crum baugh.
Mr.. F. P. Phillups has return
ed from Philadelphia where he
went to be present at the mar
riage OF his uncle, Mr.. Hoyden.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
Lost or StraVed.

From my place about Christ
mas a deep pay mare, with white
spot IN face, thin name, medium
size. Any information leading to
recovery will be rewarded. Ad-
dress JAS. A. WATSON,
r. F. ID. No. l
Colum bus, Miss.
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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
For Sale.

One three horse Disk harrow
in excellent condition. For par
ticulars address l.. Larry, care t.
J. Lock & Son, City. 1-21-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

In a hurry for your coal and
want the best. Then telephone
the Coils. Brick Co. for an order
of "Blocton" or Brilliant. :" No
better coal mined. We will get
it to you Ia a hurry. 12-17-tf.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

"Blocton" and Brilliant, the
best coal which comes to this
market. For sale by the Coils.
Brick Com parry. Phone No. 2I4
and we will make you a prompt
delivery.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
For Rent.

Five room cottage, corner
North Fourth avenue and Tenth
street. Out houses and city
water. Apply to
1 "A 2w DIR. A. G.. HALBERT.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
For Rent.

Cottage on Second Avenue,
North. For further information
apply to W. E. BISHOP.
2Stf
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
For Rent.

Two desirable Office rooms over
store. Apply TO
I'm. w. G.. BEARD.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

And now the Attorney General
aud the Chief Justice of Missis-
sippi never speak as they
pass by.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

You don It take chances in buy
ing Kaufman Bros. merchandise.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH.
2. W. MAER, Owner and Manager.

Entered at the postoffice in Columbus. Miss.
as second class mail matter.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

Trainmaster Murphy, of the
M. & O. Railroad, did the cam-
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1906-02-01

| IA If
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
DeliUerS Lecture to BuSin=
ess Men UhO U0uld
Auoid Doing Their Part
to Promote U)0rk of the
Courts.

but they seem to forget this point
Immediately they are drawn for
jury duty. But every man should
make up his mind to perform his
part of the business of organized
society. Some seem to consider it
favor to be drawn; it is MOTT
is a duty"
w. B. Roberts presented the ex-
cuse that no one in his absence
could carry on his business. The
judge told him that only about half
of the time would be consumed and
he might utilize the remainder in
visits to his office. The court said
he would consider the matter, but
Mr.. Roberts was drawn in the first
filling of the jury box.
j. M. Fitzpatrick of the Union
Iron Works, pleaded the urgency
of the work of the new city pipe
line. Mr.. Fitzpatrick was also call
ed to the box, but Deputy Prosecut-
ing Attorney Pugh said that Mr..
Fitzpatrick was disqualified for jury
duty by reason of the fact that he
was one of the states witnesses in
the first case. The Juror was then
excused from Jury duty today, but
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
JUDGE P0|NDEXTER ON
DUTY OF CITIZENSHIP

as a matter of fact was not allowed
to go because he was wanted as
witness.
G. G. Hubbard, a Northern Paci-
fic conductor, explained that he was
subject to the same calls as an
engineer, who was exempt. mo
body calls for more time of the
courts or more expense to the pub
lie in its litigation than the rail-
roads," said Judge Poindexter, "and
cannot excuse you"
B. F. Beam said he was a horse
sheer. "Any special emergency in
the horseshoeing business?" asked
the court. Mr.. Beam was also
drawn in the very first call.
w. H. Abercrombie told the court
of impending death in his family
and the necessity of leaving for the
east with the body. He was ex.
cused.
]. G.. Bond claimed exemption on
the ground that he is Northern
Pacific engineer.
c. l.. Hawley presented a letter
to which the judge replied that if
Mr. Hawley found any injurious eff
fects from the duty to call the
courts attention to the fact. He
also went into the box at its first
filling.
81 cannot excuse you on this let
ter" was what the judge told Paul
Buell..
DR.. F. A. Pomeroy of Cheney sent
word that he was exempt. That
may be-" said the court, "but II
does not excuse him from attend
ing upon this court after its issu
ance of orders. III give him an
opportunity to come into court
otherwise I'll issue a bench war
rant"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
NORTHERN PACIFIC
WILL NOT CHANGE
LOCATION OF TRACKS

The Northern Pacific Railroad
company will not move their tracks
from their present location and en-
ter the city near the Great North
ern tracks, but the company will
do all in its power to conciliate con-
flicting interest in the Spokane
grade separation question.
A letter was received by Mayor
Daggett this morning from Howard
Elliott, president of the N. P, to
the above effect.
IT appreciate the sentiment Of
the letters received by me from the
100000 club and the Spokane cham
Der Of commerce, and especially the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
FAMILY ROW PUZZLES
LEARNED JUDGE H|NKLE

were Mrs. McElliott, her brother
Steve, her sister, Mrs. Graham, her
brother in law, Mr.. Graham, Do
herty's wife and nearly all the
neighbors of the different parties.
A week ago Doherty had his sister
arrested for disorderly conduct,
growing out of a religious dispute
with Doherty's wife. At this time
Doherty sent his mother in law to
the McElliott home to make peoce.
They thought the trouble was all
over when Doherty went to McEl-
lots place to request his sister to
keep away from his wife.
All the witnesses testified that
they saw Doherty coming out Of
the house with wood flying about
his head and that he said nothing,
but went his way.
This is the most mixed up af.
fair have been asked to settle Tor
long time. l don't know what to
think. I believe Doherty is limo
cent and will discharge him." said
the judge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
TO ROCk PILE
NOT PRISON

81 don't think | care to send this
man to the county Jail so he can
sit around and eat at the peoples
expense. want you to make out
a city charge of habitual drunken
ness against him and | will send
him to the rock pile for a while. +"
So stated Judge Hinkle this
morning when Joe Kelly, a man
who has been arrested several
times and who sleeps on saloon
floors was brought before him to
answer to the above charge. Tie
judge fined Kelly SIS and costs and
gave instructions that the man be
placed on the rock pile and Nept
there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

One of the worst mixed up family
troubles that ever came before the
police court was that of the state
of Washington VS.. Steve Doherty,
tried this morning. Doherty was
arrested on complaint of his sister,
Mrs. M. F. McElliott, who accused
Doherty of having assaulted her.
She stated that Doherty came to
her house, 02771 Louisa avenue, on
Jan. 27, and struck her, knocking
her over stove.
"He came to the house and struck
me in the face. He swore at me
and then threw sticks of wood at
me. He said that he would be pro
tected because he was a city en-
ploye," stated Mrs. McElliott, when
telling her story on the stand. She
alb claimed that Doherty threat
ened to kill her.
The trouble, which has about
nine angles to it, arose over Do
herty having his sister arrested
about a week ago. Interested in it
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
man WHO STEALS TOOLS
IS DETECTED IN THE ACT

into the air twice and Dahlberg
stopped. Dahlberg then stated he
would take Hines to his home and
show him all the tools he owned.
While in the room where the tools
were kept, Dahlberg made a run for
the window and jumped out. He
escaped and has not been seen
since.
Hines came to the police station
this morning and secured war;
rant for the mans arrest. A little
later another report of stolen prop
erty was traced to Dahlberg and a
little before noon Eugene Butler, a
carpenter, secured a warrant for
the arrest of Dahlberg. Buffers
tools were found in the house Of
Dahlberg. Buffers tools were stol-
en- from the new house at the cor
ner of Eleventh and Perry.
Mrs. Dahlberg stated that her
husband had been robbing houses
of tools for the past two years.
Dahlberg admitted stealing the
goods before he made his escape.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

way the two organizations have
taken up the grade question. I can
assure you that the road will do all
in its power to assist the Spokane
people. The part of the letter that
reads that the committees were in
favor of cooperation with the city
government and doing everything in
their power to straighten things
out pleased me. l appreciate it
and will do all l can for the Spt
kane people,"
Mr.. Elliott stated that he would
like to personally see any commit
tees from Spokane and talk over
the matter of the N. P. grade in
Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
(Scripps News Associatiou.)

NSCiippS ANtWS ASSOCldtlOub
BELLINGHAM, Feb. 3. - 1t is
believed here that in a few days
the sale of the Bellingham Bay &
British Columbia railway to the
Canadian Pacific company will be
confirmed. About 10 days ago a
party of Canadian Pacific officials,
together with civil engineers and
surveyors, made the city a secret
visit and spet a few days in sur
veying the waterfront property be-
tween the E. X. Wood mill and
the Earles mill, 1t is said that the
surveyors tried to secure a place
where there is deep water and
where vessels 600 feet in length can
be accommodated From this it is
presumed that the Canadian Pacific
railway desires to make this city a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
CHANGES IN
POLICE COURT

Police court was held in the
morning for the first time today.
The state cases will be tried
every morning while the city cases
will be tried in the afternoon.
Chester Edwards acted for the
first time as bailiff. He will have
charge Of all the prisoners from
now on.
The judge is contemplating lot
of changes for the court room. His
own Office will no longer be used
by the women as a waiting room.
Seats will be placed in the main
room.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
FIRST TO PAY HIS TAXES

Andrew Hoff, who lives near
Freeman, today maintained his rec
ord as the first man to pay his
taxes when they become payable.
For a number Of years his money
has been the first received at the
treasurer's office in the court house.
This year he paid 1884.
The first to pay city personal
tax was Armour G. Co., who con-
tributed $359.45.
Jacob Irwin was the first to pay
in on city real estate, getting a re-
ceipt for $3.50 on two lots in
Heath's addition.
William Quick of Medical Lake
came first on the country list for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
l. p. Dahlberg, a Carpen-
ter; CurrenderS at Pistols
Point Later Escapes==-
Uife Says for TlOo Years
H. and Been Stealing.

their tools. Hines decided to sleep
in the house he was working on
and catch the thief. He took a pis-
toll and went to the place last night.
About 4 a. m. this morning Hines
was awakedened by some one in
the house. He got up and discov-
cred Dahlberg in the act of steal
ing some of the tools. He called
to Dahlberg to surrender, but the
man started to run. Hines shot
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
HARTMAN OPENS
ON HILL

Condemnation proceedings have
been commenced against the st.
Paul, Minneapolis & st. Paul, or the
Great Northern, by the Spokane
Union Depot company, or the o. r.
& NJ, to obtain possession of prop
erty on the noi N side of the river
for the purposes of a new passen-
ger depot. new freight houses and
more terminal tracks.
The property desired is a part Of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
TACOMA DADS
LOOK ASkANCF
AT Mr.. CONRAD
(Scripps News Association.)

TACOMA, Feb. 5.-What action
will be taken in regard to the Coun-
Gilman Conrad bribery charges? is
the question that is agitating the
minds of the other members of that
body. None of the councilmen will
make a statement for publication
but the majority are of the opinion
that it is up to Councilman Con-
rad to disprove the statements
made to the Investigating commit
tee or get out of the council volun-
tarily.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

The present jury department
Judges of the superior court, Poin-
dexter and Huneke, seem to have
established pretty firmly the propo-
sition that it Is the duty of the
citizen to respond to the call for
jury work.
In Judge Huneke's department,
but one man begged off, A. e. Tess
ner, and, as 1t appeared that he
had specific reasons, he was tenn
porarily excused.
Numerous applications were
made to Judge Poindexter. The
Judge delivered a little talk on the
business of doing jury duty. Said
he:
There seems to be a general in
difference among people, especial
ly the business men, regarding this
duty of a citizen. A large percent
age of the present panel has at
tempted to be excused and has at
tempted to talk with me. I prefer
to do this business in open court.
Now, everybody is liable to be
drawn into litigation, whether it Is
desired or not. Such expect to
have speedy relief from the courts.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

]. P. Dahlberg, 4 carpenter, living
at 1923 Tenth avenue, was caught
early this morning by Elmer Hines,
another carpenter, in the act of
stealing Hines tools. Dahlberg
got away from Hines by jumping
out of a second story window. He
has not been seen since.
For some time past the carpen-
tiers working in the vicinity of
Dahlberg's home have been losing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
SENATOR W|LLN0T
Be C0ERCED

senator to violate his oath to sup
port the constitution. Patterson's
democratic colleagues are astonish-
ed and indignant. Tillman tried to
get recognition, but was denied. He
refused to be silenced and grasped
his pitchfork ready for a fight.
With blood red face, he demanded
to know the parliamentary status
of the question. The vice presi-
dent said it was resolution. Till
man shouted his objection to its
CONSERVATION. Patterson remained
cool and said he did not want i'm
mediate consideration, and asked it
to go over until tomorrow. 1t was
so ordered. Patterson left the
chamber.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
DR.. p0n[R01 OF (H[N[1
Is f|h[D f0R (0hT[NpT

DR.. F. A. Pomeroy of Cheney was
fined SO this afternoon by Judge
Poindexter as and for contempt Of
court in not presenting himself be-
fore the court as a duly summoned
juryman.
The physician pleaded that he
had been in the county 81 years
and had never before been sum-
moned. Furthermore, he understood
that a physician was exempt.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

Judge Poindexter said that the
qualifications of a juror were for
determination by the court and not
by the citizen summoned. Tho law
does not bar a physician from serv-
ing. but it Is for the decision OF the
court to determine whether an ex-
emption exists.
DR.. Pomeroy has $500 mil~ge
fees and one days attendance to his
credit as we'll as his experience
with court regulations.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

Walter Williams this afternoon
before Judge Poindexter pleaded
guilty to unlawful cohabitation and
was sentenced to pay fine of 5000,
In the first instance the court In
error of the provisions of the stat
ute imposed fine Of 800 and two
months in the county Jail. The
court corrected itself on attention
being called to the statute.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
BEGIN TRIAL OF
COLONEL MANN
(scripps News association ,

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-The pre-
liminary hearing of Colonel Mann
on the charge of perjury growing
out of the Hapgood suit. began this
afternoon before Justice McAvoy in
the court of special sessions.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
FOR
MISSING SHIP
(Scripps News Associate

(Scripps News ASSOCIATE on)
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5-Fears
for the steam schooner Orient, %
days overdue at this port from Will
lapa harbor continue to increase.
She was heavily laden with lumber
and commanded by Capt. S. Saun-
ders and manned by a crew of sew
en-. AT the office Of B. II. Tietjen,
owner of the Orient, little hope was
expressed for the vessels safety.
She probably encountered the same
storm in which the Valencia west
down,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05

the old right OF way Of the G. n.
just east of Washington street, In
asmuch as the Great Northern has
already plans formulated for using
this old right of way, it is expected
that there will be a strong fight
made over possession of the prop
erty. The petitioning company
wants a tract of land 100 feet by
1874 feet.
1t looks like Hartman Is open
Ing up his guns on Hill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
WILL MINE IN
BRITISH COLUMBIA

Articles Of incorporation of the
American Copper Mining company
were filed today, instancing a capt.
tai stock of 100000, with c. w.
Dickinson as president, j. r. Grins-
fielder as vice president, F. e. Cur
tbs as secretary-treasurer and j. l..
Spath and Frank Wolf also as trus-
tees. The company will develop
property in British Columbia in the
vicinity Of Oroville.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-02-05
Will FIGHT
preliminary

Kid Fredricks and Perry Queen
an have been matched to fight 10
rounds as a preliminary to the
Parker-OAeefe go. The match
was made this morning by Eddie
Quinn, matchmaker for the Athletic
club. Both men are well known.