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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08
MYSTERY SURROUNDS
PROMINENT RAILDOAD OFFICIAL
RESIGNS AND DISAPPEARS
WHEN HIS WIFE AP-
PEARS ON SCENE.
Is Said to Have Been Married for a
Number of Years, Although
His Intimate Friends Did
Not Know of Ii.

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 1.-Mr. ]. II.
Jones, former travelling passenger
agent of the Illinois Central road,
who rendered to the management his
resignation few days since, has
mysteriously disappeared, and his
present Whereabouts are unknown
even TO his most intimate friends.
The disappearance OF the former
passenger official, who for nearly four
years looked after the interests of the
Illinois Central in this territory, has
unshrouded another mystery that has
caused the most profound surprise in
railroad circles and among personal
friends.
According to the allegations of a
woman residing in New Orleans, she
had been married to Mr.. Jones for
nearly nine years, and two children,
the eldest about seven years of age,
are the result of that union. Among
railroad men, and in social circles
here, Mr.. Jones was regarded as an
unmarried man, and he always con-
Quoted himself in that manner. The
revelation has therefore caused much
astonishment in the social circles in
which the young man moved.
According to the report, verified
from official circles, the higher Off
cials of the Illinois Central were un-
aware of Mr.. Jones matrimonial al
liances or entanglements until
young woman presented herself at
the office of the district passenger
agent in New Orleans. introduced
herself as Mrs. j. Hunter Jones'"
and complained that her husband
had not sent her usual allowances
of fifty dollars per month for a pc
riod of three months, and she desired
to have some arrangements made
whereby she could obtain a wife
lawful portion of her husbands sal
airy.
This occurred during the latter
part of October, and when Mr.. Jones
was informed of the fact he promptly
rendered his resignation and disap-
peared.
Further inquiry elicits the fnfor-
nation that Mr.. Jones was in a rath-
er bad way financially and that GER
tain sharks and gamblers in Jackson
had been getting practically all of his
salary, which perhaps explains why
the allowance to the alleged wife in
New Orleans was cut off. The wom-
an, it also develops, has employed an
attorney to institute proceedings
against her husband, and he learned
of this fact before taking his de-
parture.
Prior to being appointed travelling
passenger agent, Mr.. Jones was city
passenger agent of the company at
New Orleans. His personal affairs
were always a closed book TO his
friends and associates, and even
among the railroad officials in New
Orleans none knew his place Of res
idence
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08
AN INTERURBAN LINE
WILL CONNECT COLUMBCS WITH
SURROUNDING CITIES AND
TOWNS -T TO BE Sur
VEYED SHORTLY.
II. f.. McGili, "a Prominent Promoter,
and w. Il. Rollins. an Expert
enced Engineer, Were in
the City Last Week.

/ The principal towns and cities OF
the North and East for several years
| been enjoying the benefit of inter
urban electric lines, and in all prob
ability Columbus will soon have a
| line of this character. Mr.. r. e. Nc
/ Gill, prominent and successful pro-
moter of Memphis, and Mr.. w. K.
Rollins, civil engineer in the en-
ploy of the w. K. Palmer Company,
of Kansas City, were in the city last
week, and while here set on foot a
movement which, it is believed, will
result in the construction of an inter
urban line connecting Columbus with
the surrounding towns. Mr.. McGill
is one of the best known and most
thoroughly reliable promoters in the
South, and has just closed a deal for
the building of an electric line from
Jonesboro to Nettleton. Ark.
Although the enterprise is in an
embryonic state and no definite plans
have been formed, it is understood
that the promoters favor build
ing to some point on the Frisco
Railroad, as one of the main objects
in view is to connect with an inde-
pendent railroad line, and thus give
Columbus a freight outlet The line
will be thoroughly equipped with the
best rolling stock and the most pow
erful motors, and will haul freight
as we'll as passengers. The erection
of a mammoth electric power plant
is also contemplated, and the COM
pany proposes to add to its earnings
by furnishing current to mills, fac
tories, gins and other plants of this
character located along its line where
power is required for operating ma
chinery.
1t is the business of the w. X. Pal
mer Company, which concern had Mr..
Rollins, it's chief engineer, here with
Mr.. McGiI, to survey electric lines,
and this company will at an early
date begin the work of making a pre-
liminary survey of the line Surveys
three points on the line of the Frisco
System, and the most practicable
route will be selected. The matter
of using the line recently surveyed
by the Columbus, Memphis e Pensa-
cola Railroad was considered, but it
seems that electric lines and steam
railway lines are constructed in an
entirely different manner, and it was
therefore decided to make new and
entirely Independent survey. The
money for this survey is all the cash
that the people of Columbus will be
required to furnish, and a few gentle
men who are Interested in the scheme
have pledged themselves to raise the
necessary amount After the survey
has been made and the route decided
upon, Mr.. McGill obligates himself
to float the bonds to secure the mon
ey necessary for the construction of
the line.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

prosperity of this great institution,
the pride of the State, we respect
fully and earnestly urge you to re-
main at your present post of great
usefulness and high honor.
s.S. d. Lee. T. B. Franklin, I. H.
Sykes, w. l. Gardner. J. w. LIP
sconb, c. F. Sherrod. s. B. Street.
J. w. Irion, w. H. Lee. and others. .
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08
Big Cotton Mills Sold by Receiver

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 1.-Thad B.
hampton, receiver, acting under a
decree of the Federal court, this
morning sold the property of the Mis-
sissippi Cotton Mills at Wesson. the
largest cotton mill in the State. to
Lehman, Stern & Co. of New Orleans,
for 100000. 1t is presumed the
property was bought for syndicate.
1t has been in the hands of a receiver
one year
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. r. Watson and
Mrs. j. F. Ireland, of Chicago, were
visitors at the home of Mr.. o. A. Wat
son on North Seventh avenue last
week Mr. Watson and Mrs. Ireland
are brother and sister of Mr.. o. A.
Watson, and while travelling in the
South stopped off here to see him.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

School children, the Candy Tent is
now open on South Market street,
next to Stinson's Marble Yard. Come
and get the best candy in the city.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08
Strawberry Plants for Sale.

The Klondyke, the best domestic
and commercial strawberry grown
have plants in abundance. Phone
or write me for prices. w. G. Jones,
r. F. d. No. 2, Columbus, Miss I'm
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

The Metropolitan Tailoring Com
School of Designers of Ladies' Tail
oring, who will take your measure
and will give you fit.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

Mr.. Frank GottseIig, a we'll known
and popular travelling man, who trav-
els out of St Louis and lives in Stark
vile, spent Friday in Columbus
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

Don't forget to see the artistic mil
linery at Miss Tillie Bai1ey's on Mar
ket street. back OF Sanders drug
store.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

The Candy Tent is now open on
South Market street Fresh candies
made every day, delightfully."- favored
pure and wholesome. Largest nick
els worth of candy in town.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1906-11-08

Mr.. L. Marx has been spending
the past few days in Alabama
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
MODES OF THE MOMENT.

Heavy white washable shirt waist
materials have small dots embroidered
all over them.
japanese belts make the prettiest
sort Of dress up girdles for wearing
with your best blOuses.
Handkerchiefs Of colOred lawn edged
and inserted with handmade lace are
fashionable for day wear.
Afternoon gowns that are made with
dainty chemisettes are always attrac-
tive and just now are in the very height
of style.
A popular fancy for the tailored
modes this season employs three or
four different widths of braid as a
trimming.
The prettiest and most distinguished
hats displayed by the modistes are in
a harmony Of two shades Of one color
or Else two contrasted tones, such as
green and brown or green and mauve.
Buttons play an important part in
all our jackets just now, whether in
fur. cloth or velvet. Some are hand
painted, oilers in enamel, others in
smoked pearl with fligree silver
mounts. All are costly adjuncts to the
toilet, but for the present fashion In
dispeasable ones.-New York Mail
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

funny situations. / am glad it is true
in this respect, as it means all that
is grandest ana best in acting for the
readers of The Metropolis and the
citizens of Florida"
A Big Advance Sale.
In response to a question as to the
prospects for a great season here in
the south, Mr. Buckley cited the fact
that the sale here was ahead of any
similar sale ever known in the city,
and that without attempting any sub
scription list and any soliciting or
scalping tactics The announcement
of the selling of tickets by means of
mail orders were made but twice in
the papers up to yesterday, and over
One-third of the house has been re-
served so far.
The scene in the Bettes drug store
when the advance sale is started viii
be one Of the most remarkable in Mr..
BUckleys opinion, ever witnessed in
this city. He expects the line of
waiting purchasers anxious to see the
diagram of seats in the rink and to
purchase tickets will extend for a
biCNh cAOh5 Day SllGCL lie SCI NlCCS
of the police to regulate traffic will be
called for. The sale commences Mon
day, March 18th, at 9 a. m. The floor
plan and diagram showing all seats
has been made and is now al the Of
fee of Mr.. H. B. Race, in the Mutual
Life building.
The sale of box seats has not as
yet been mentioned. There will be at
least one hundred private box seats on
sale at once at s. a seat. The de-
mand for these will be very good and
immediate, as Bernhard theater par
ties are being formed. Already three
box parties have been organized and
the seats purchased. These boxes are
at the right and left of the stage close
thereto. They are elevated above
the main floor chairs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
SHORT STORIES.

Every ancient hero and god had a
flower specially cOnsecrated in his
honor.
The cost of collecting the internal rev.
nue. last year was S4,7O5, 296, equal to
POI per cent.
Canadian banks have such difficulty
in finding clerks that they are negotiat-
ing for number of English and Scot
fish youths.
Hunters about Danbury, Conn, are
raising funds by subscription for the
purpose of stocking the woods in that
region with quail.
The number Of deaths Of soldier and
sailor pensioners during the year was
320O9. and of this number 30324 were
volunteers Of the civil war.
A man in Portland Ore, proposes to
purchase fir logs which the sawmills Of
British Columbia will not use, build
them into enormous RATS and tow them
to San Diego. to be there cut into fire
wood and sold.
The Indians of Elko New, have aban-
doned the dances of their forefathers,
have built a dance hall and recently
gave a ball, at which they and their
squaws and many invited palefaceS
waltZed in the most modern fashion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
H mHSemGHhS
K < < z Z x
La eaunon.Pollock 90.


The Gagnon-POllOck Stock Company
by far the best popular priced com
pany that tours the south will be the
attraction at the opera house all next
week, opening their engagement Mon
day night with that brilliant three act
comedy Hotel Topsy Turvy.
Mr.. GagnOn has the best supporting
company that he has had for several
seasons, and the show can safely be
sad to be the peer of anything that
has been offered at popular prices in
recent years.
The vaudeville portion Of this at
traction has received very careful
attention and it is practically a COM
plete bill in itself The plays to be
presented during the week are all
new and have been secured from some
of the leading play brokers Of the coun-
try. Among the list may be mention.
ed The Christian, The Little Minister,
Hotel Topsy Turvy, Road to Frisco,
No Mother to Guide Her, Slaves of
the Opium Ring, Deadwood Dick and
several others.
On Monday night each lady who is
accompanied by some one having
paid 30c ticket will be given a re-
served seat free Seats must be re-
served at the advance sale before 6
D. m Monday night. Prices 10, 20
and soc, will prevail during the week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

Inc ruling of State Auditor Amos,
VINO was recently in Pensacola check.
ing up the accounts of the Count,,
commissioners, was given a thorough
discussion last night when the board
met IN special session for this and
olner purposes. Chairman Avery pre-
sided and there were present Commits
sroners Andrews, Stewart, Sennott
and Virgins.
Inc nrSJ matter TO receive attention
vas the bridge across Fscambia
river, connecting Baldwin and Escam.
Dla counties, which is 10 be paid for
Jointly by the two counties. The con
uacJ has been awarded to the South.
ern Briage Company, and the blank
contract is now on hand TO be signed
The clerk was instructed to cores
pond WIKI the commissioners of Raid.
win county and ascertain when II
would be convenient for them to hold
a special meeting and approve the
contract.
Money Refunded.
Upon the report of State Auditor
Amos. made some. weeks ago TO the
governor. TO the effect that several of
in their per diem and expenses for
the year, the latter called upon the To-
cal board to make these amounts
good. as it was illegal for any com
missioner 10 receive more than 800 90
IN any one year from the county. The
members who had received money in
excess of this amount promptly re-
funded the amounts called for. but did
50 under protest. believing that the
SlGO per year was placed there for the
purpose of paying the per diem and
mileage and that all actual expenses
incurred in travelling from one part of
a district to another in the interest of
the county was intended 10 be paid
for by the county. The matter Will be
passed upon by the courts in order
that a correct understanding may be
had.
Old Commissioners Too.
The old Board Of County Commits
siOners VIII also be called upon to r.
fund every cent in excess of 500 per
year they received since the passage
of the law, and this is likely to
amount to considerable. These were
the orders received from the governor
by the board and each Of the members
Will be asked to como forward and de-
pOsit in the county treasury the
amount claimed to have been illegally
collected.
The same demands are being made
of commissioners all over the state,
and is causing considerable discus
sion in some sections.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
TERSELY TOLD

Clarence Walker of CasweT. Ala.
arrived in Pensacola Friday afternoon
or a business visit.
r. Macy and B. r. Mcdaniel, of
Converse, Ind are among the visitors
rao are in the city.
r. N. Lovelace. Of Brewton is in
'a. city on one Of his regular business
-.ns
WIZ II. Price, an attorney Of Mari
anna. was among the visitors who
spent yesterday in Pensacola
\. IT. Frohlichstein. Of the cigar
company 0f that name in Mobile. is
in the city on one Of his regular
trips.
W F. Fordfam. IT.. Of Memphis,
reached Pensacola yesterday and VIII
spend a few days in the city visiting
--lcnds and relatives.
Miller r. Gilreath. Of Atlanta. tray
eng representative Of the Atlanta
journal is in the city in the interest
o that paper.
T. {. WooE advance agent Of the
tagnoon-POllOck Company, which is to
sHFear at the local opera house all CT
ieEt week is in the city in the inter
csr Of his company.
W ". Voolfolk. formerly a resident
u Pensacola, but who has been alb
nt from the city for many years. is
..re on a business visit He is now
'-avelfng for Marshall Field & Co. of
'llcagO and when il was learned yes
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

Don't wait You'll like Blue Rib,
bon Lemon and Vanilla better. AbsO
lutely pure, goes twice as far and
gives desserts the Blue Ribbon Fla
vor."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
The Bacon Hos.

It is predicted that The agitation f0r
the bacon hog VIII ultimately change
the character Of the Omitted States hog.
The all fat hog Of the past VIII IN the
future be partly replaced by the bacon
hog. and the fat or lard hog as a whole
will In the future more nearly ap-
prOach the bacon hog IN form. OF
course there VIII always be a demand
for land; consequently there VIII al
ways be a place for the fat OF lard
hog. but the bacon hog win occupy a.
more prominent position In the future
than in the past.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
Umpire John O'Brien.

John O'Brien of Lewiston, Me-, the
well known former second baseman
who did such excellent work on the
New England league staff of umpires
last season, has been appointed to and
has accepted a position on the staff
Of 1906, for which the league is to be
congratulated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

Secretary Barnard Of the Cleveland
baseball club has received signed con-
tracts from the following players: Bill
Bradley, Elmer Flick. George Stovall,
James Jackson. Mig Clark. W. I. In
gerton and Pitcher MOntwood. the in
dependent twirler from Plymouth
Mich.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

Many Ills come from impure blood
Can't have pure blood with faulty di-
gestion, lazy liver and sluggish bow
els. Burdock Blood Bitters streng-
thens stomach, bowels and liver, and
purifies the blood.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

Don't be too anxious 80 get a hus
band" said the wise matroz- Don
go around hunting for one"
Think l should just sit down ant
wait for one, eh?' replied the maiden
yes, for you'll sit up and wait for
one often enough after you've got
him"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
FLORIDA cURIosITIEs.

FLSEAAAIN - 1lAAS1A TO-
live and Stuffed Alligators ready
To- Shipment
Orange wood canes. with alligator
heads 15c.
sea Shells and Shell Jewelry. Shell
and Wood Novelties, Leather Goods a
Specially.
Mr.. c. N. MCCLURE,
Opera House Building
-n- F. Government St Pensacola, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

terday that he was in the city a large
number Of his friends called upon
him.
T. B. Young, a prominent naval
stores operator of Nixon. Fla. is in
the city on a short business visit.
Your luck" may improve if YOU
watch for chances and openings in the
want ad. columns-make these little
ads. your favorite literaturs for awhile.
No back luck" endures that test for
long.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02

EverybOdy's friend-Dr. Thomas Ec-
lectric Oil. Cures toOthache, ear
ache, sore throat. Heals cuts, bruises
scalds. Stops any pain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-03-02
REFUNDING MONEY
TO THE COUNTY
'eSen County Commissioners Have Returned Money Claimed IN
have Been Illegally Collected Governor InsuuGtS
lhat0Id Board Do Likewise.

STATE AUDITOR AMOS CON.
sTRuEs THE LAW THAT A
COMMISSIONERS CANNOT RE.
cEIVE OVER 500 PER YEAR FOR
ATTENDING MEETINGS AND Ex.
PENSES.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-10
Undertook to chastise Mr. Wlne-A6ent

CURED one OF those numerous slips
that have generally punctuated oscar s
theatrical career, and shortly after oscar
tried grand opera on his own hook
at popular prices. The venture was a
failure, and then he gave to New York
his novelty in the shape of Il music hall
along English llncS-koStcr & Balls.
Oscars first attempt to obtain a Sc
cure footing I'm the grand opera field
was made when he was running the
Harlem opera-house. He put forward
operatlc stars. but notwlt standing all
the talent and the extraordinary pub
licity lodges Oscar could work, Harlem
did not look with favor upon the classic
performances
oscar had his heart set on giving
grand opera. so he tried IT In English
Cavalleria Rusticana,"" he said. But
the Haremltes evidently thought that
a landscape composed OF rocks and
goats was rustiCana enough for them,
and I lost so much money on tho pro-
duction that rechrlstened the piece
'Cavalleria Bustlcana.
Oscar has always a cheerful way Of
describing his experiences, even those
that have been failures.
Referring to his troubles with the
Manhattan opera-house which became
Bernard Beere had failed TO make good
there, and grand opera had done the
same. he said:
Il may sum up my connection with
began with Bernard Beere, continued
with Mayerbeer, and ended with lager
beer"
A Familiar Figure In Court,
It is doubtful whether oscar himself
can remember the numerous times he
has been mixed up with the law or Its
representatives. For the better part OF
six months he was engaged in squab-
BILE after squabble with the authorities
about the matter OF license for tho
Harlem opera house. In the end he got
what he was after-not only the license.
but n lot OF advertising. as well Incl
dentally. the town then learned TO smile
al and with Mr.. Hammerstein.
At the end of his first year I'm Harlem,
while he was busy losing several thou
sand dollars daily. oscar was arrested
by Police Captain Hooker on the charge
OF running a playhcuse without n license
oscar promptly came back with the
statement that his arrest had resulted be
cause the captain had not been furnished
with complimentary tickets 10 perform
ance at which Lii Lehman was to APP
pear The doughty manager carried the
fight before the Police Commissioners,
where he proved his charges. with a mar
velous display OF linguistic pyrotechnlcs,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-06-10
Had eaten up everything Oscar as a witness
himself

nany ways is Baron Oscar IIammcrstein.
And yet for all that he is an amusing
little cuss; he is a man OF wonderful tall
cnt and ability Perhaps no man now
living has recovered from so many fall
ureS as he. When his big Olympus the
ater was taken away from him In the
late niuctles. thereby causing him the
loss of Sl.G0OO), even his best friends
doubted that he would rise from so crush
ing a blow But II was only matter of
months before he had built his Victoria,
and on the opening night was gleefully
receiving the plaudlts of q crowded house
OF admirers.
This raold recovery Is the most spec
tncular thing I'm his whole career, Ncxt
comes his feat of conCeiving the plot,
writing the words and music and de-
signing the scenery OF a onc-act, three
scene operation in forty-eight hours This
he undertook to do on a wager. The sub
tect wos furnished by the other fellow.
oscar was locked in n room and Kept
Urder guard while accomplishing tho un
paralleled task. IL has been asserted that
he did not enter into the contest for ad-
vertlsLng purposes but IL gave him a
great deal of publicity just tho same and
served. more than anything he had done
up to that time TO direct the publcS at
tontion to tho mans astonishing var
satllity
Cigar manufacturer. inventor OF cigar
n:akng and theatrical devices, play
wright, composer, capitalist, theater
builder. theatrical and music hall man