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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
DECEMBER z DATE
FOR THE THAW TRIAL
Insanity at the Time Of Act
the Plea.

New York, Nov. is. Martin
w. Littleton, chief counsel for
Harry K, Thaw,. and District
Attorney Jerome are both anx-
ious to inspect the report made
by the lunacy commission ap-
pointed to examine into Thaw S
mental condition during the last
trial and to get at the testimony
on which the report was based.
Both are expected to move in the
supreme court for permission to
inspect the report. The district
attorney and Thaw's s counsel had
a long conference yesterday, and
it is reported today that a lunacy
commission is likely to be ap-
pointed soon to determine Thaw's s
state of mind.
ThaW has improved mentally
physically since his confinement
in the Tombs, and it is said that
his lawyers have no fear that
such a commission will not find
their client sane. That Thaw
will plead insanity at the time Of
killing Stanford White, however,
when he is called for his second
trial there is no doubt.
Although Dec. 2, had been fix
ed as the date for the second
trial, it is more than likely there
will be a delay of several weeks.
1t is believed that Mr. Littleton
will move for a change Of venue
on the ground of prejudice and
the impossibility Of getting a
jury without delay.
Mr.. Jerome is expected to
make a hard fight against such
an application. Not only has
the district attorney set his
heart on the conviction of Thaw,
but his office is said to have new
evidence TO make Mr.. Jero ne
certain of success.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
Mrs. Matte Elder.

Mrs. Matte Elder, wife of Mr..
H. B. Elder the efficient and
popular undertaken for Gunter
Bros, died Thursday night at
9:20 o'clock at their home, 807
Third Ave. South, after a long
illness with tuberculosis Mrs.
Elder was q years old and
besides a devoted husband she
leaves two little girls and many
friends to mourn for her.
The funeral services viii be
conducted from the residence
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock by
DR. Shoaff, pastor of the First
Methodist church, and the re-
mains will be laid to rest in
Friendship Cemetery.
The bereayed husband has the
sympathy of his many friends in
this dark hour.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
]. N. Scale DEAD.

1t was with genuine sorrow
that the people of Columbus read
of the death of Mr.. J n. Scale,
General Manager Of the Eastern
and Northern Divisions of the
Southern Railway, which occurred
in Washington last Monday.
Mr.. Scale was reared and edu-
Gated in Columbus and from his
boyhood was loved by all who
knew him.
For long time he was con
nected with the Mobile and Ohio
r. r., having worked his way
from an humble position to one
of Importance and great respon-
sibility. Several years ago he
went with the Southern as
Superintendent of transporta-
ton which position he filed un-
til a year ago when. after Presi
dent Spencer untimely death,
he was made General Manager.
Mr.. Scales remains We're car
ried to jackson, Tenn. for inter-
ment, accompanied by prominent
railroad officials and Washington
friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

The boys representing the
Junior Athletic Club elevens,
and the Franklin Academy eight
grade eleVens, played a splendid
game of ball at the Fair Grounds
last Wednesday afternoon, which
was witnessed and enjoyed by a
large crowd. The game was
won by the Juniors by a score of
10 to 5. Cook, umpire; Flynn,
timekeeper; Bennett, referee,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
THE HOTEL GILMER
CIGAR STAND
a Thing of Beauty and q Joy
Forever 70 the Men
Who Smokes

On entering the lobby Of the
Hotel Gilmer every one is inn
pressed with the beauty and ele-
gance of the cigar stand, and
those who smoke are still more
favorably impressed by the great
variety of the best cigars made.
This department is in charge OF
Miss Ponder who has been with
the Hotel in West Point for a
long time and is exceedingly
popular with the travelling men
and all who know her.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
THE POSTOFFICE
SITE UNDER DISCUSSION
Assistant Secretary Writes to
Congressman Gambler.

Post Master John I. Wood is
in receipt of a letter from Con-
gresham Gambler enclosing one
from the Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury Department, re-
garding the postoaice site in Co
lumbus in which the following
information is given:
Hon. E. S. Gambler, Jr.,
Corinth, Miss,
Sir:-This Department is in re-
ceipt of your communication of
the 9th inst, in which you state
that you are advised that the
property selected by the Govern
ment as a site for the proposed
Federal building to be erected in
Columbus, Mississippi, has been
sold, etc.
In reply you are informed that
this Department has no infor-
nation to the effect that the
property in question has been
sold. The Department under
stands that the proposed vendor
of the property sought to be ac-
quired for a Federal building
site at Columbus, Mississippi,
has agreed to allow the matter
of the sale of said property to
rest until the next session of the
Legislature of the State, in order
to enable him to have the title
of the State in this property
vested in the United States.
Inquiry will be made to ascer-
tain if the property in question
has been disposed of and, if so,
the Department will endeavor to
secure another site.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
THE NEW G|LNER HOTEL
HAS SPLENDID OPENING
Beautiful Dining Room, Elegant Pads and Bed Rooms and
Every Other Feature Modern

The banquet last night was in
thorough keeping with every
thing else. The menu was as
follows;
Celery Queen Olives
Sailed Almonds
Blue Points
Consomme Royale
Chicken Cr-quettes French Peas
Concord Wine
Roman Punch
Roast Young Turkey. Cranberry Sauce
Asparagus TICS JuHenne Potatoes
Numm's Extra Dry
Combination Salad a Ia Hotel Gnmer
Edam Cheese Toasted Sal.ina
Cafe Noir
Cigars
Between each course toasts
we e delivered.
Capt. c. A Johnston was toast
master and well did he do his
part. as he always does.
The other speakers We're Hon.
E R. Sherman, whose subject
was. The Old Gilmer; Hon.
Walter Weaver, w 0 talked of the
New Gilner;,' Mr. H. S. Atch-
ison who praised The Drum
mer, and J T. Senter, who
made q brief talk on Columbus.
At the conclusion of the ban
Quet each guest was adorned
with a beautiful carnahon, and
every body left the dining room,
perfectly in love with the host
and hostess and with the hope
that they may tive always to
help make glad the man who is
away from home and his loved
ones.
The GiImer is an honor to its
owners as well as Mr.. Murray:
it is a creditto the city and to
the State and viii contribute
largely to our advancement.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Under and by virtue of q final
Decree Of the Chancery Court Of
Lowndes County, Mississippi,
made in the cause Of w. l.. Ellis
Sr. Guardian, VS. Mrs Lille Ellis
ct al, No. 1914, rendered at the
October Term. A ID. 1907, there
of, the undersigned Commits
sioner named iu said Decree will,
ON the 2nd day of December A.
ID. 1907, being the first Monday
thereof, within the legal hours
of such sales. at the Court House
door in Columbus. Mississippi,
sell at public outcry of the high
est bidder for cash the follow
ing described real estate 60 wit:
The west half of the south west
quarter, and the south west
quarter Of the north west quar-
ter, Section twenty seven town
ship eighteen, range seventeen
west containing one hundred
and twenty acres, all of said
land being in Lowndes county
Mississippi. ] win convey any
such title as is vested in me.
which is believed to be good.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
Your Liver.

is out Of order. You go to bed in
bad humor and get up with bad taste
in your mouth. You want something
to stimulate your liver. Just try Her
bine, the liver regulator. A positive
cure for Constipation, Dyspepsia and
Worth, Texas, writes: "Have used
can't express what | think about it.
Everybody in my household are happ
and well, andwe owe it to Herbine
Sold by Lide Booth
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
Palmer DrDhandge.
TO OUR FRIENDS,

Greeting:-The day for annual
Thanksgiving draws near. In
reviewing the rast year We are
constrained to render praise to
the Giver of al good; to say with
the Psalmist Thou crownest the
year with Thy goodness; and
Thy paths drop fatness.
They drop upon the pastures
of the wilderness; and the little
hills rejoice on every side.
The PASTURES are clothed with
tiocks: the valleys also are cover
ed with corn; they shout for joy
they also sing. "
And shall not man join the
universal anthem of praise to the
Creator Who is the source of all
blessings?
In the midst of our thanksgiv-
ing would it not be we'll to re-
member the poor? For God
hath said Blessed is he that
considereth the poor; the Lo d
will deliver him in time of trou-
BILE.
The Lord will preserve him
and keep him alive; and he shall
be blessed upon the earth. -
Again He saith, Go your way,
eat the fat and drink the sweet,
and send portions unto them for
whom nothing is prepared
Palmer Orphanage now shell
ters forty-nine (49) of Gods
needy little ones, for whom
nothing is prepared" save
what comes from the liberality
of His people.
Will you not think upon these
fatherless little ones in the midst
of your feasting and send them
a portion?
Think upon their treasury
empty and in debt. Think of
the work as suffering for want
of needed improvements.
The Lord put it in your hearts
to devise liberal thi lgs for His
work here and reward yol &C
cordingly.
Your servant IN the work,
w. V. FRIERSON.
Columbus, Miss, Nov. 13, 1907.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mr., Geo. Lee irwin, one of the
cleverest travelling men who
comes this way was in the city
Saturday selling the trade fo r
the T. r Penn Tobacco Co, of
,Reidsville, n. c..
George has many friends here
and they are always glad to
greet him.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
Respectfully,
BEEKMAN WINTHROP,
Assistant Secretary.

Referring to the above: Mr.. G.
F. Sherrod who purchased the
McQuown property stands ready
to DELIVER THE GOODS" to the
Government whenever His
Majesty" wants it done but it
would be silly to think that he
would spend his time and money
to get the Legislature of Mississ-
ippi to pass a bill giving a title
to property worth much more
than the government was to
pay.
If a title given by lease-hold-
ers of Sixteenth Section lands
is not good, then this CITY is in
a bad fix and if the Government
will not accept the deed made
by the State of Mississippi, good
for ninety-nine years AND RE-
NEwABLE FOREVER this COUNTRY
is in a bad fix.
'Uncle Sam is very clever
gentleman but Uncle Sam"
ought to get men to transact
legal business who have, AT
LEAST, good, common sense.
There is no sensible reason
why Mr.. McQueen's property
should not have been accepted
by the Government, and if the
men who were in charge of the
matter had been possessed with
ordinary intelligence it would
have been,
There is "a NIGER IN THE
wooDPILE." Lo-k for time to
get out and see him "23" when
The Commercial gets hold of
him.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
Yours truly
j.. S. Gambler, Jr.

Miss Pohl. who has been act
ing as physical director for sev-
eral weeks at the J. J. and c.,
has returned TO her home in
Greenville, Mississippi Miss
Gardener, Of Georgia, has arriv-
ed and viii have charge of this
department. which promises to
add much TO the life of the col
II
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Babies and children need prompt at
tention when suffering from coughs and
colds. The best remedy for mothers to
use is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Sy-
rup. Tt tastes nearly as good as maple
sugar, it contains no opiates, and it is
laxative and drives the cold out of the
system by gently moving the bowels.
Sold by l.. E. Mayfield.
iSuffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped ne
until USED Doan's Ointment. It cured
me permanently. Hon. John Il. Gar
rett, Mayor, Girand, Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Call on US for Spices, we have
them both ground and whole. All
fresh goods,-Black Pepper, Red
Pepper, Ginger, Nutmegs, Ex-
tracts of Lemon, Vanilla, etc.,
etc. tc.-Johnston &c Caine, Drug
gists.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19
THERE'S NO USE

talking, you can't beat Herbine for the
liver. The greatest regulator ever offer
ed to suffering humanity. Ii you suffer
from liver com plaiut, if you are bilious
and fretful, its y our liver. and Herbine
will put it in its proper condition. A
positive cure for Constipation, Bilious
ness. Dyspepsia and all ills due to a
torpid liver. Try bottle and you will
C Booth,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mr.. d. A Hargrove. a splen-
did citizen of the Trinity neigh
boz hood, transacted business in
the city Friday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mr.. B. w. Pittman, the popu-
lar representative Of the F. M.
Hoyt Shoe Co. was a welcome
visitor at tie opening of the Gil
mer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Just arrived, a new line of Hot
Water Bottles, both plain rubber
and flannel covered. Prices TO
suit. Johnston & Gaines Drug
Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

g Messrs. John Long and E. P
Ezell, Jr., prominent citizens of
Pickensville, were in the city
Friday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mrs. w. A. Murdock.> Grand
President of the Ladies Auxil-
cay of the Brotherhood of Lo1o-
motive Engineers, is IN the city
to organize q local Chapter and
while here is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Brown.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mr.. w. E. McClain, OF Me
Crary, was in the city Friday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mr.. Robt. McCaskill, a popu-
lar Southern Railway conductor
on the West End is at home for
a day or two.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mrs. p. S. Hairston, of Toron-
to, Canada, arrived Friday and
will be the guest several weeks
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Turner at
McGowah Meadow.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Turner, of
the prarie, were in the city Fri
day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

The Past Time, " a fine Bill
lard, Pool and Bowling Alley
Hall, will be opened the coming
week by Mr.. NJ w. Ottley at
413 Main street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-11-19

WANTED-At once, boy to dis
tribute papers on North side.
A pply at this Office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Mark TU0in.

SINCE Americas distinguished humorist has been
with royalty and other eminent foreign
ers some of our patriotic citizens have displayed
certain amount of pique that would be more becom-
ing if left unsaid It is true that the papers have
gone to considerable expense to give their readers
full account of his travels speeches, and the house
parties he has attended We cannot blame the
papers for this, because as a nation love this
venerable man, and want to know of his reception
abroad
Every true American should feel proud of Mark
Twain His career is an illustrious one. Further
more, is he not ideal representative American?
Surely in honoring foremost humorist, Great
Britain is paying homage to this country. This ex-
change of international courtesy should not a
single pang of jealousy this side of the pond
Mark Twain's greatness has not been achieved by
questionable means. Not dollar of his wealth is
tainted. Therefore, why should any individual &C.
cuse him of snobbery? Perish the thought! He is
as true.blue an American as find anywhere
"a man to be honored and respected
It is too bad that there are those who cannot
forbear giving expression to their spleen because of
another's popularity of Mark Twain's dis
tnguished personality counts his friends by the
thousands, and he has almost many in Europe as
he has in this country Such being the case, it i'll
becomes any to speak disparagngly of his bril-.
liant reception abroad especially in view of the fact
that this may probably be his last journey. O temp
ora! O moyes!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Our BirthdNU.


WITH this issue The MIRROR starts on the
twentyfrst year of its existence. We believe that
during this long period the paper has maintained it's
position among prison papers, and has justified the
wisdom of those who were instrumental in establish
ing it. We hope that before many more years have
passed The MIRROR will be equipped with large
PRESS and thus be in position to get out holiday
editions similar to those of the penal press of other
states At present we sadly handicapped to do
anything of this kind but if we had press we could
easily get out such editions without entailng much
additional expense.
We take this opportunity of thanking the man.
agement readers, and contributors for their
loyalty to the paper For many years The MIRROR
has been an entirely home paper, the product
of the inmates While some of the articles we have
published from time to time have worn the earmarks
of the novice, we have always given such articles
preference better material might have select
ed elsewhere Some have criticised us for this, but
we believe that they, too learned to put their
thoughts on paper at one time and it is likely that
their first illusions were not very creditable.
During the coming year we hope that the in.
mates will be loyal to the paper in the past and
bear in mind that all available articles will receive
careful consideration.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
Predicting o. Ch0NSe.

L |0CtCCIOILS u O/ICA/CG6.
PROFESSOR Ross, of the Wisconsin University,
recently delivered lecture before his class in socio
ogy "The Near Future of American Society" He
predicts several important changes and thinks that
the young college of today "Will not dance be-
fore the golden CALI and that from these sources will
come most of the social leaders of the future" He
believes that the present standard of Judging men
cannot long survive; it is efficiency and not wealth
that men should be measured by. This is the ideal
which the world is gradually approaching Just how
or in what form these conditions will assume,
difficult to predict at the present time. Nevertheless
the present unrest among all classes indicates that
the evolution process is taking place.
Perhaps this change will come during the next
twenty-five years, for in that period colleges will
have educated thousands of young men whose ambi
ton it will be:sto inculcate healthier commercial
tone and saner: methods between capital and labor
There has been many predictions made of the future
state, notable among, them is Edward Bellamyl
Looking Backward" His idealhas been pronounced
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
The FOUrth'S Sacrifices.

ACCORDING to compiled statistics this years
Fourth produced more fatalities than previous ones,
and this in face of the organized effort to have a
sane Fourth of July. 1t that it is impossible
to curb the patriotic spirit Of the kids legsla
tive enacments insufficient to dampen their
penchant for the biggest thing in the line Of fire.
crackers. The average boy wants something that
will make enough noise so John Bull can hear it;
what does he if there is danger of losing finger
or two Considering the many lives and millions of
dollars placed the altar of liberty each year, it
would be economical to form strong alliance with
England and abolish our annual celebration
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18

visionary and Improbable among hard-headed bus
mess men who believe that competition is the life Of
the republic On the other hand, among the labor
ing world Mr. Bellamys scheme is considered prac,
tical and one to be desired At any rate, matter
what the future state may be, it will do harm to
educate the rising generation to believe that eff
ciency honor and character are more to be desired
than vast riches AAA& - &Ak@#| rs IS =
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
LTsoSUPERSALT
WHISPER, AND I SHALL HEAR.
by ANGLICUS=

\HTHISPER AND SHALL HEAR In the next column to this
appeared little poem entitled "Speak Geny'
Aho the little hand of the printer did not tha little
hand which the head the Sop Look Listen ADVERTISE
mensthe scribe regards its proximity his column extremely
suspicious has his endeavo speak gently
sible, difficult it to do SO in hustlng country.
0F HOBOES The "hobo disdans such pebeian deva
~ hoebreaker Over France they
from hout beau words pronounced similar which
signify high nobe and handsome The hobo himself has
msudged With the most lofty motives and.n spirit
sesac6ce he has himself adr arti6cates
inequalities nearcvzaon has become the captain his
and ddaining celebrate himself developed precisely
the philosophy Netzsche of the
been subjected take that gbe of the
about the hobo aversion Grounds for the assertion
wanting tho probably originated in the brain
singing granting truth
pay high compliment individual when mention him
Soapy Samuel
I'm READING The preponderance of fiction all
~ other matter from the institutional library duplicated
every library the country should surely
unbevers of the existence of fiction microbe Thought
may they good old days when
which might expected vanish in SMOKE
velop book speak Yet may be doubted whether
any because reads "The Genesis of Heart
Thro Marie Delaney author Of Why She Kissed Him. instead
Throbs Genesis" by the Rev Spoke Jnty author of
1.-THE Place of Belteshazar would be WELL however if
fiction nailed strictly the
where belongs Instead INSCRIPTIONS agtators like Upton SIM
equally INSCRIPTIONS Conner fasten
the legitimate prey enough many
novels with emineny readable but saddle novel with
purpose of you spoil the and hand
the novel Novests the good old days Dickens Thackera
land George Eliot subonad their their point
generation Hardy Meredith and Howe would have
dropped boiling oil who would have accused them of
purpose Some asked leading writer of sellers what
purpose his last novel; The
feeding hungry replied Meaphoroayr Actually
II down to the last bottle" 4s
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
HELTOGRAMS

N *
soup bone pot is worth three bones dice box
cry vengeance they
oyster intelligent of all animals
if ever gets into the soup.
Probably would get beautiful Jag only for the
fear Of being called plain DRINKS
average boy Rube
cap than the eweed sky piece of king
Watterson name Is the
Colonel going to spring populist on the democrats?
Any good love by taking
phine and six foolish powders in tumber of whisky
wish the agriculture department would put bug in the
that would destroy the peky little franchise louise
New York hired Carrie Nation monograph
got really subject machine
ploded
If you of observing will notice that
mares for the mendng his unless he
we'll fixed.
When speaking you notice how men will
nudge each other with their elbows? could translate this nudge
plain English but l m doing the Harry Orchard
Botany taught in all high schools still when girl
graduates from these temples knowledge shopping the
mona garden they tell the difference between flower
hood and a blooming idiot
The other day kindly way friend called my attention
grammatical that made in this column few weeks Now
do phioogit and will admit that do cothe
thoughts the best of English and often intellectual kids
their grammatical bonnets like the his hat
when he two sheets under the wind
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-18
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