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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
a Question.

Can man do a strictly honest
business now al days and meet
the sharp competition offered by
INSCRIPTIONS tradesmen, is
question frequently discussed
and the decisions are sometimes
in the affirmative and sometimes
~ the negative. Much would
depend on the kind of business,
the amount of capital, experience
skill, etc, Of the one conducting
the business.
No doubt there are many men
today doing a profitable business
whose very word is gilt-edged
measured by the highest stand
ard, but on the other hand there
are thousands who are striving
by their dishonest methods. It
is said that an honest man be-
leVes there are honest men in
the world, and dishonest man
believes that there is not a single
nonst man TO be found. An
honest man believes that the
business world is not closed to
honest business men, but a man
who is thief at heart believes
here is no way to make money
)ut by deception and robbery.
"A man who would misrepre-
sent his wares, would rob a bank.
f he had the opportunity and
ne nerve. - Meridian Sun.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
The City Fathers
Transact Business

The City Council with May or
Gunter presiding met in regular
monthly session Tuesday night
and discussed matters of interest
to the eijzans of Columbus;
meetings were also held Wednes-
day and Thursday nights.
During the deliberations a Pc
tition was presented asking the
board to locate the new school
building on what is known as
the Brooks property, but now
owned by Messrs. Stephens and
Sdnson.
This is very desirable property
and without giving the matter
any serious consideration we be-
lieve it to be a desirable location.
No action was taken however
upon the matter.
Architect Strauss, Of Meridian /
was elected "City Architect' and |
le will arrange plans for the new
building and supervise the i'm
orovements to bb made in the
franklin Academy as provided
or. Mr.. Strauss Is an architect
# ability and integrity and it is
assured by those who know him
hat he will see our people get
heir moneys worth.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
First Methodist Church.

Rev. /. d. Borders, Field Sec =
retary of the State Sunday School
Association, is at home for a
weeks vacation and will preach
at the First Methodist Church
this morning at11 o'clock. Rev.
Borders is one of the State j
greatest ministers and a large
attendance will greet him this
morning no doubt.
No services at this church to-
night owing to the Union Servi-
ces at the First Baptist church,
at which place Rev. L. NJ.
Broyles will preach.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
CANNED ONIONS AND
POTATOES FOR ARMY
Sent Out For Practical Expert
ment in Field.

a Washington Special says !:
Commissary General Sharpe of
the army is in receipt of some
important reports from officers in
the Philippines and in Alaska
on the value of canned potatoes
and canned onions of new type.
sent out for practical experiment
IN the field with the idea that
they would afford a suitable sub
stitute for the dessicated vegeta-
ble, and where the fresh vegeta-
bles were not obtainable.
The idea is one which was put
into trial by General Sharpe
shortly after he became the head
of the subsistence department.
and he is yratified with the gem
orally favorable comment made
by officers who conducted the
tests, and the report that the
canned vegetables are palatable
and will be very acceptable, es-
pecially in the Philippines. The
canned potatoes were used, bak-
ed, fried and boiled, and the
canned onions were fried with
the potatoes and also with meat.
and Doth were used i'm a meat
stew. The reports show that
he canned vegetables are "A
worthy substitute for the fresh
articles and will be or material
benefit TO the troops. There
would be a saving of loss from
lecay, provided the canning were
done, and the full vege-
able ration, a necessity in the
ropics, would be hereby insured.
n Alaska the result Of the tests
,ere not satisfactory as is indi-
ated by the reports from the
this probably being
ue To the difference in the tenn
eratures anu climates. But, in
-laska, it is realized, that there
lay be a material saving in the
egatable ration by the use of
le canned potatoes and onions.
rovided Of course, the canning
In be done at a reasonable cost.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
Cured comrade of Cholera Morbus
and Saved His Life

"While returning from the Grand
Army Encampment at Washington
City, comrade from Elgin, H., was
taken with cholera morbus and was in
Il critical condition. says Mr.. j. f.
Houghland, of Eidon, Iowa. sI gave
him Chamberlain'5 Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and believe saved
his life. | have been engaged for ten
years in immigration work and con-
Quoted many parties to the south and
west. I always carry this remedy and
have used it successfully on many &C.
casions. No persons travelling or at
home should be without this remedy"
For sale by Johnston & Caine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
Mrs. n. r. Garner

At the time of going to press
last night Mrs. H. R. Garner. was
not expected to live. She has
been very i'll for several days
and her condition has gradually
grown worse. Her death will
remove one of the best, purest
and sweetest christian characters
this city has ever known.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
APPEAL TO FORMER STUDENTS
IN INTEREST Of DR.. FULTON
Strong Letter Stating His Worth and Work and A
Few Facts About His Administration.

| for 1923 to $50 for 1866. L
is worthy Of note that statistics
will show that the present attend
ance in this institution, as com
pared with population, is fully
equal to that of other leading
universities Of the South.
4. There have been establish
ed departments Of Engineering,
Medicine, and Education since
1895. 1t may be mentioned here
that some Of this new work was
made possible only through the
Willingness of Professors in other
departments to lend their assist
ance without additional compen-
sation, they doing this on the
ChanceIIor's request.
.. DR.. Fulton has been very
succe7 e7sful in securing appropria-
tons from the State Legislature
LOT the Y nlVerSlCy.
6. He is also strong with the
teachers of the State and has
perfected a system of affiliated |
schools which has proven to be a /
great benefit to them and to the
University.
Z. DR.. Fulton's ability as
University President has been
recognized by his colleagues,
and besides being 'the organizer
Of the National Association of
State Universities he was it's first
President and was unanimously
'e-elected for seven successive
years, beginning with 1896. He
vas President of the Department
If Higher Education, National
educational Aseooi7 in. Los
Angeles meeting, 1899; Presi-
lent Southern Educational Asso-
iatiOn, Richmond meeting, 1899;
Director National Educational
Association, 1905; Member Of Z
National Council of Education,
902- These facts, and others,
ldicate that DIR. Fulton's repu-
alton as an educator has become
ational and reflects honor and '
redit on the institution over :,
-hich he has so long presided,
nd on his State as we'll =
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
YOUTHFUL GROOM
is GIVEN FREEDOM
Robert Rutherford, JT., is Now
With His Bride.

Don't fear, love, | Will stand
by you until death shall part
US, " dramatically declared Rob
ert Rutherford, Jr., the youthful
groom, one OF the principals in
the sensational elopement of Sun
day, to his young bride, formerly
Miss Ruby Miller, during an in
terval when parental vigilence
ceased for a sufficiently long
time to permit him to employ the
telephone to have a brief chat
with his wife.
A moment later Deputy Sheriff
Hendricks appeared at the home,
armed with a writ of habeas cor
pu9 issued by Associate Justice
Calhoon, Of the Supreme Court, !
and forced Mr.. Rutherford. Sr.,
to release his son from confine- /
ment, and give to him his liberty. /
The latter, Immediately upon Sc /
curing his freedom, went directly |
to the home of his youthful
bride.
The news of his release spread
rapidly among the many friends
Of the couple, and during the
course or the day dozens of them
at the house to offer
heir congratulations over the
happy turn that had come in the ,
case.
10 the afternoon the young
couple took a drive in a carriage
'ver a good portion Of the city.
| he bride, radiant with smiles, /
md dressed in a handsome gown
# light blue, was even more
beautiful than ordinary, and at +
racted considerable attention as
he vehicle passed along the
treets of the city.
The eIopement and resulting "
have attracted more +
ttention, perhaps, than anything :
months, and great public in
,rest is shown in the many trials :
nd tribulations of the young :
oupIe. Jackson, special. :
!
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
RIFLEMEN'S BALL
TOMORROW NIGHT
An Evening of Great Pleasure
Promised to All.

What promises to be one Of the
most pleasant occasions Of the
heated season and one of the
greatest diversions for the young
people is the ball to be given at
Lake Park Monday night when
the Columbus rif1emen will give
the opening ball for that delight
ful refuge.
Ladies will be admitted free
but gentlemen will be charged
80 cents each.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
What 1t Means.

We're tired Of answering ques-
tiOnsl
Fewer gallons; Wears Long
err means that you don't have
to paint your house so often and
you don't have to do the job so
often.
= The new paint is not new at
all. It's the biggest selling paint
in the United States, and the
firm that makes it is 152 years
old.
Devoe Lead and Zinc-fewer
gallons than mixed paints. wears
twice as long as lead and oil.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
Abraham Lincoln.

was a man who, against all odds, attain
ed the highest honor a man could get in
the I United States. Ballard's Hore-
hound syrup has attained a place. new
er equaled by any other like remedy.
1t is a sure cure for Coughs. Colds,
Bronchitis. influenza and all Pulmo-
nary diseases. Every mother should
keep supplied with this wonderful
cough medicine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
COLUMBUS is WINNER
OF THREE GAMES
Played Last Week Visitors Did Their Best
But Couldn't Come Over Home Team.

Three games of base ball were
played last week between Carroll
ton Mississippi and Columbus,
and each of them resulted in a
victory for the home team. The
games, outside of the first, were
not at all interesting to a great
majority of those in attendance
because of the fact that the visi-
tors were outclassed-so far as
ball playing is concerned.
Thursdays game, particularly,
was one sided; Reid, who pitched
for Columbus not at any stage
being given an opportunity to
show the great pitcher that he is
On this account many were dis
appointed as he has many warm
supporters, who longed to see
his head and curves put to close
test, to show what is really in
him.
Those present, however, SYM
pathized with the unfortunates
and wished for them better suc-
cess in future games as the men,
bers of the Carrollton team were
boys who stand high at
home.
The scores for those days were
as follows:
WEDNESDAY.
Columbus 4.
CarrolIton 3.
THURSDAY.
Columbus 19.
Carrollton 5.
FRIDAY.
Columbus Il.
Carrollton 3.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
Wanted!

Two or three white planning
mill men. For information ad-
dress McGee & Afford or w.
b. Lee. Ackerman, Miss
6-2S-4t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
FINE CROPS ON
PRISON FARMS
State Board of Control Hears
Excellent Reports,

Says jackson Special. AT
/ the regular monthly session OF
the prison board OF control
Warden J. J. Henry submitted a
highly interesting report, based
on his recent inspection of the
entire penitentiary system, and
showing condition Of crops or
al plantations owned or tenant
ed by the State. The report also
shows acreage of various crops,
probable yield and estimated
value of same. It is summarized
as follows Sunflower-Total
acreage in cotton and corn, s 200:
estimated yield, $500 bales of
cotton, value at $50 per bale,
$4,000; I, $50 tons of cotton seed
valued at S26, ,250; $4,000 bushels
Of corn valued at $40, ,250.
BeImont-Total acreage, 1 300;
800 bales of cotton valued at $40
900; 400 tons of cotton seed val
ued at S6, 900; 5000 bushels of
corn valued at 81, 500.
Rankin-Total acreage, 700; |
$50 bales of cotton valued at ST. |
500; 70 tons Of cotton seed val |
ued at slips; 10000 bushels of
corn valued at 50, 900; 1000
bushels of oats valued at 1000.
Oakley-Total acreage 700;
$50 bales of cotton valued at ST.
500; - tones of cotton seed val
led at SLIPS, G,000 bushels Of
'orn valued at So, 900; 80 tons
If oat hay valued at S2,25O.
Sandy Bayou-Guaranteed in
come Of SO, 900 for the crop year.
The recapitllation shows the
stimated value Of the principal ,
rOps on the State farms to be
348, 900, and as the outlook is :
specially good, the continuance r
eormal weather conditions will r
oubtless verify the Warden's
stimate. ,
CONTROVERSY POSTPONED. v
During the board of control Fl
ession the controversy over GER n
Tin settlements with State SEN !
5or II. !. McLaurin, owner Of
le Sandy Bayou place, was
Fought up for discussion, but
, conclusion was reached, GOV.
ardaman asking that the matter -
> postponed, as he desired to
ave on the afternoon train for
lrtor's Mil, where ne delivers a 4
ourth Of July address. The dis
Ission failed to show wherein -
ere had been concealment of !,
~ character, nor was it appa- -
MT that there has been graft =
60 Of any sort, as has been in =
mated. o. the contrary, the y"
idence regarding the cotton
ed settlement makes it appear
at the owner Of Sandy Bayou '"
Is given decidedly the worst Of =
as he was given his share of -
g seed while prices were low.
d the State took its share af- -
prices had advanced So pc
..
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
WANTED.

Everybody tosknow. that RE-
SUITS are obtained by Adver-
8 g in THE COMMERCIAL.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10

lt is always well to have box Of
salye IN the house. Sunburn, cuts,
bruises, piles and boils yield TO De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Should
keep box on hand at all times to pro-
VIDE Tor emergencies. For years the
STANDARD, but followed by many imita-
tors. 30 sure you get the genuine
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10

Children like Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. The pleasantest and
best cough syrup to take, because it
contains no opiates. Sold by Chap
man & Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1906-07-10
WILLIAMS A DELEGATE
To PEACE CONFERENCE
Minority Leader viii Go To
London On This Mission.
A Jackson, Miss, special says:

Congressman John Sharp Will
iams reached Jackson this morn
ing returning home from the
national capital, and spent the
forenoon mingling with his
friends at the capital.
The Democratic minority lead
er, who has been such a con
spicuOus figure during the mem
orable session just closed, was
accompanied by Mrs. Williams.
who spent the greater portion Of
the congressional term with him
at Washington.
During the day Mr.. Williams
was greeted by hundreds of
friends and admirers. He was
in the center of a continuous
ovation in the lobby of The Ed
wards, and modestly received
the scores of congratulations
showered on him for his capable |
work as commander of the Dem .
Ocratic forces of the lower house.
Mr.. Williams appears in splen-
did health and spirits. In fact.
he looks better than for many
years. His face wears the flush
Of perfect health, his eyes, al
ways keen and piercing. are
bright and clear, and he appears
to have grown somewhat stouter
during the past few months.
Mr.. Williams politely but firm
ly declined to discuss state poll
tics, or to say anything whatever
concerning his candidacy for the
United States Senate. Even }
among his close personal friends. +.
he expressed a preference not to
enter into a discussion of his :
political ambitions, but with
much readiness he reviewed the 9
work Of the congressional ses- .
sion and matters of moment at :,
the national capital. ;,
GOING TO EUROPE. a
A further evidence of the fact C
that Mr.. Williams is not losing
any sleep over his coming fight 1
with Governor Vardaman is fur .
nished by his announcement that
he will leave about the middle of
the month for New York, from
which point he sails for London r
to attend the interparliamentary D
conference, or Peace League
as one of the delegates
from America.
Although they were aware that
this appointment had been ten I
dered Mr.. Williams. his friends OF
IN this state did not believe that er
ne would accept the honor, not l.
its exceptional Vi
character. They thought he gi
would prefer to spend the sum- tn
ner at home looking after his ia
fences, but it seems that A
he Democratic leader is not N
at all over his fences. be
lie is deeply interested in the DIR
objects and purposes of the Lon hi
Ion conference, and at the same NJ.
ime he feels the necessity for fro
ome recreation after his ardu- aft
'us duties Of the past eight wi
DO
BRYAN WILL BE ELECTED.
During his stay in the city Mr.. res
Williams discussed national poll inf
les quite freely with his friends ce,
n d IN re p n S e sta
D a question unhesitatingly ex- for
ressed the belief that Bryan nile
7ill be the next nominee of the be,
Democratic party for president, an,
Mr.. Williams further predicted he,
hat Mr.. Bryan will be nomina- hrs
ed on the first ballot, and that err
e will be elected by large NIT
His declaration on nre
MS point was strong and forci- inc
lie, and it is evident that he is ma
sincere in the belief. fin.
The daily sentinel., 1906-05-16
\ PICTURESQUE SENATOR
WILL BIZ "MARS BOB.

Ex-Governor Robert l.. Taylor.
familiarly known throughout the
south as Gov. Bob " who on Satur-
day defeated Senator Carmack for
the Democratic nomination for Unit
ed States senator from Tennessee in
a primary election, is one of the most
popular men in the south today.
Bob Taylor. as a lecturer is known
throughout the country and he is
one Of the most sought after men on
the American platform today. As
a humorist he has few EQUALS and
as an orator he stands near the
front
With Bob" Taylor for its repres-
entative Tennessee will furnish one
of the most picturesque and inter
esting members of the upper house of
congress. The result of the primary
election justifies the oft-repeated
claim made by his friends that he is
the most popular man in Tennessee.
His victory will be regarded as tri-
umph of the people. The present
sen ltor Carmack, whose first term
proves also to be his last. was the ac-
credited choice of the machine
while Taylor made his appeal direct
to the people.
in almost every schoolhouse in the
state and it probably will be said of
him that he fiddled his way into the
senatorship as he twice did into the
soyernorship. He was an orator of
ability and lecturer of wide repu-
tation, but he was no less noted as Il
"tiddler." In the midst of lectures
and political speeches it was his hab-
1t to pause and play old negro melo-
dies which went straight to the heart
of his southern listeners.
The campaign just closed was
hardly as notable as that of 1856
when Bob" Taylor defeated his bro
ther. AR the Republican nominee.
for the governorship. This campaign
was known as the war OF the roses. q"
one of the brothers adopting the red
and the other the white rose as his
campaign emblem.
Taylor wus n representative in
congress in 1891 and governor from
'97-99. Probably his best lecture is
Fiddle and Bow" He is 30 years old
u lawyer and editor Of Bob Tay-
lor's magazine"
The daily sentinel., 1906-05-16
--,.s.s-i..ss-.s. i. .i.;..i.ii-s.'f'-t-'s''.'i

The city council will meet in ad-
iourned session this evening.
purity" cakes, and purity rolls,
as good as their name. at Wadsworth
PURITY" cakes. and Purity rolls.
as good as their name, at Wadsworth
& Sons. --......
See Theodore Lorch and Company
this evening at the Auditorium. A
great play at small prices.
Keep in mind that on May 30 at
the Auditorium occurs The Elks en-
tertainment fund benefit ball
If YOU have not secured your seat
for the next lecture course see heN.
Weir or Rev. Becker and do so AT
The odd Fellows were in session
until a late hour last night SIX can,
didates being put through the second
The knights of Pythias meet n n
regular session this evening at ouu
Fellows hall. There will be work III
the second degree. ID.
"The Major n high class COMEDY .
running over with fun ana at tue
same time unfolding beautiful storE
tonight at the Auditorium. -.
That was a great way the News ,Ny
tried to work in the story OF Guy
AIexander's disappearance gwen OE
tbe Sentinel week ago. ~.
Water was turned into the city ut'-
cbes again yesterday evening Ihe
rena6rs having been eompleteu oii
me break in the big diteh.
GENERALLY fair tonight and Thurs
dav maximum temperature yesier-
day was so degrees. Yesterday me
minimum temperature was - ue
grees. ,,...,,o.t,,s for
the musical and literary enteII5 ,I,.lii
ment Friday evening May lS. pih, I'm
els rs and % cents Phidela N'''
will read and recite. ,..,oG,
tomorrow night occurs ihe Dshen,
hall of the o. II. c. The proceesuls he
TO worthy family in need OF lutI5 i.,Ii,
Tickets are $l.OO eaeh. flhe III '"7i'
and a fine program Of dances.
Madame Lisbon. celebrated cur u,
vovant and palmist locates stoleh "
LOST articles gives advice on an ~ o.
fairs of life. reunites the sepa' 5,a, -
| tbougb hundreds OF miles apart' -.
snIt her and be convinced She .'. r'''
no eaual. This week at tne r"rn'
grounds from 10 am. TO lu P.i"
The Designer for June Is ar alre4ql az
limiting of vacation days Mar Mar IA "a
svth contributes striking artlcle, "a a
Gamn in the Woods" and Laura - d
Starr r one on "The Worlds ChiiIrel sil'ii
az play" while the Vacation aus
eestion department supplies Two ptaS ,av
ticaI outlines for spending I,'
weeks pleasantly and ineNpens,' pen IA IN
That bright little love story OF d 3. q" n, fr
mi maid. "A By-path In Aliurin' ,o -
sousie Bouchelle WlghI, eoI ,'robsr
happy termination In this huih'ei'
The daily sentinel., 1906-05-16
APLEAsANT SURPRISE.
Large Number Of Friends UneNpcct
edIy Call ON Rev. aud Mrs.
smith and n Happy Even
ing Followed.

Rev. and Mrs. Eugene II. smith,
at their home in the Pomona Park
community, were made the guests
of honor as well as the happy victims
of a Jolly surprise party on Monday
Mrs. smith spent Monday after
noon in the city and on returning
home found Miss Helen Dewey. Mrs
n ID FORSYTH. and Mrs. n. II. Coles
in nossession OF her home. and she
found that they had prepared sump-
tuous supper evidently for a large
companv About an hour later mer-
rv party consisting of about thirty
ladies' and gentlemen from Fruit
Ridge made their appearance at the
Smith home and announced their in
tantion of spending the evening there
and having a good time.
Rev. and Mrs. smith entered AT
once into the spirit Of the occasion
and a more enjoyable evening tlah
that which passed would be nara 10
imagine.
The Fruit Ridge ladies' were mem
,,ars of The Fruit Ridge Ladies' Aid
societv and these ladies with those
from the city mentioned above hau
planned the surprise.
rho supper was delleiously prepar-
od and prettiIy served An Informal
nrogrnm Of amusements was carried
pnt There was story telling. games
Of various kinds several Interesting
contests and a number of the guests
caused much merriment by repeating
me first piece they spoke at schooi.
Rev. Forsyth who had been inyited
mas unable TO be present and about
nine O'Clock he called up the smith
o hnn,e and gave notice that the mem