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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Cox-Cotton.

One of the prettiest weddings
that has taken place in this city
for some tine was the one unit
ing the lives of Mr.. William My
rick Cox and Miss Dora Cotton,
which happy event was solemn
lied at the residence of Mr.. j. d.
Dotherow on North 3rd Avenue,
at eight O'Clock Wednesday, Feb
ruary 9th.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. A. Hewitt, the pop
ular pastor of the First Baptist
Church, and was witnessed only
by the families and relatives Of
the bride and groom.
After the wedding the bridal
party was entertained at an ele-
giant supper at the home Of the
groom on North Highlands,
which place the happy couple
viii make their future home.
The groom is one of the most
popular young business men of
this city, and numbers his friends
by his acquaintanoes. He IS the
junior member of the firm Of D..
5. Cox Sc Son, and is the 1st
Lieutenant, of Columbus Rifle
men, which company sent them
with their best wishes. hand
some present, as an evil
dence of their esteem and ap-
probation.
Miss Cotton the bride is a
member of one Of the best fami-
lies in Noxubse county, where
she resided before she moved to
this city few months ago. She
is a perfect type of a brunette,
and is one of the prettiest bride g
that the writer has ever seen.
This paper joins their legion Of
friends in wishing and predict
ing for them a happy and pros
perous married life, and If their
pathway through life is not al
ways strewn with flowers, thai
they may at least cover the larg
er portion of the way, and that
the thorns will be few and at
rare intervals.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Meeting of Tombeckbee
Presbytery.

Rev. J. j. Hill, of the First
Presbyterian church of this city,
returned yesterday from West
Point, where he went to attend a
meeting of the Tombeckbee Pres
bytery held in that city Friday.
At this meeting DR.. I'll. M. Sy-
denstricker, of West Point, and
Rev. Clegg, of Macon, were re-
ceived as full fledged ministers,
in charge of the churches of the
two places. With these appoint
ments all the churches in this
Presbytery are now supplied
with ministers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Nat Goodwin's Appearance

The Columbus theatre loving
people were treated to rare at
traction Thursday evening, when
Nat Goodwin. the actor known
and admired from one end of the
country to the other, appeared in
his premier title role. "a GiIded
Fool"
Mr.. Goodwin himself fully sus-
tanned the reputation he richly
deserves, at all times being easy
and graceful in his acting and at
times assuming characteristic
situations of life as natural as
though it was in the home in
stead of the stage where he was
talking. The only weakness
noticeable in Mr.. Goodwin's role
was his love-making. In this he
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
To Organize This Week.

The temporary officers and di-
rectors of the Canning Factory
will meet this week to effect per-
manent organization and incor-
porate under their charter. The
building has been completed,
and everything is about ready to
begin canningas soon as the veg
etable season opens. This prom
ises to be quite an industry in
Columbus commercial circles.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Missississippi Teachers
Association.

Gulfport, May, 2, 3 and 4.
Low rates on all railroads. In
teFesting programs. Prominent
speakers from other states. Free
steamer excursions to interest
ing points. Many other attrac-
tive festures. Board S1.50 to
So per day. Write Supt. j. 7.
Connell, Gulfport; stating what
rate you wish; he will secure a
place for you. Official programs
ready April 1; for copy, ad-
dress.
It. p. SCOTT, Sec.
Brookhaven, Miss.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
THE HARRINGTON
CASE CONTINUED
Celebrated Memphis Case Goes
Over Until February e.


A Memphis special, dated
February 9Th, says: 1.-The case
of W. Fl. Harrington, charged
with murder in the first degree,
was called in the criminal court
yesterday, and continuance
was granted until February %.
The defendant is under indie t
ment for the killing Of William
Shouse. The tragedy occurred
early one morning some months
ago in front Of the 7. M. C. A.,
on Union avenue, at the inter-
section of Third street. J"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Death At The Hospital.

Mrs. Georgia Mattox, beloved
wife of Mr.. James Mattox, an at
tache of the mail delivery force,
died at the Columbus Hospital on
Friday, February 9Th, at 1:30
O'Clock D. M, after an illness of
only a few days.
Mrs. Mattox was sufferer from
a humorous growth and was TAX
en- to the hospital about one weeA
ago in the hope that an opera
ton would relieve her pain, bus
the same proved too much for
her, the trouble having advanced
too far for medical aid. She was
33 years of age and formerly re-
sided in Vernon, Ala, where
her remains were taken on
Saturday morning for interment,
which will take place this morn :
ing at 10: 100 O'Clock, Rev. Cantrill
performing the last sad rites.
Besides a devoted husband,
three brothers, Mr.. NJ. d. Nor
ton, of this city, Mr.. ]. P. Nor
ton, of Vernon, Ala, and Mr.. w.
B. Morton, of New York, are
left to bear the loss of this good
woman.
TO all the above THE CoLUM-
BUS COMMERCIAL extends its
deepest sympathy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
sI.OO A YEAR
MANY MEN ARE
DISQUALIFIED
Public Officials Find Them
selves in Trouble.

The list Of property delinquent
for the taxes of last year will be
advertised in the next few days
and the list of delinquents in this
city published in today's News
will not only surprise a great
many people, but may cause
something Of sensation.
During the past year or two
many people in different parts of
the state have bought real estate
in Jacksan and IA nearly every
case these parties have neglected
to pay the taxes on this property.
Many Of these investors bought
lots in the Belhaven Heights
subdivision on North State street
and among the delinquents are
many prominent Mississippians
and some office holders who will
be in a quandry when they dis
cover that they are not qualifiei
electors under the constitution.
1t is understood that several
judges now sitting and serving
terms are in this delinquent list,
and there are also several p~bs-
peotive candidates for state Of
fices who will not be able TO make
the race, being disqualified under
the constitution to hold office.
The fact that the failure to
pay taxes was an oversight does
not help the matter in any way.
The constitution makes it q posi-
tive prerequisite to the right to
vote and hold office that call
taxes" must be paid on or before
the first day of February in the
year in which person offers to
vote. No man is "A constitutional
qualified elector il he owes any
taxes whatever, and the consti-
tuition further provides that
'none but qualified electors" can
hold office.
There are said 10 be more than
one hundred prominent citizens
Of the state caught in this fix in
this county alone and in cases
where the parties are holding
office, especially judgeships. seri
GUS complications may arise.
These worthy gentlemen will also
be barred from participation in
the coming primary elections
since the primary law especially
restricts the right to vote in
primaries to qualified electors.
The amount Of taxes due in
most of these cases are very
small, ranging from less than
81. 90 TO three and four dollars.
But the amount of taxes due cuts
no figure in the question. In
many instances persons have
been found disqualified for few
cents of taxes assessed on a pi5-
tol, watch or the like, and which
they had forgotten about.-Jack-
son News.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

Nothing will relieve Indigestion that
is not thorough digestant. Kodol di-
gests what you eat aad allows the
stomach to t-reeuperate-gro
digestive acids and as nearly as possi-
bic approximates the digestive juices
that are found in the stomach. KODOL
takes the work of digestion off the di-
gestive organs, and while performing g
this work itself does greatly assist the
stomach to a thorough rest. In addi-
tion the ingredients of KODOL are
such as to make it a corrective of the
highest efficiency and by its action the
stomach is restored TO its moral active
ity and power. KODOL is manufac-
tured in strict conformity with the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drugs Law. L.
E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Early to Bed.

And early to rise, makes one healthy,
happy and wise-especially If you take
Herbine before retiring. A positive
cure for Constipation, Dyspepsia and
a supply of your Herbine on hand. Am
so pleased with the relief it gives in
constipation and all liver complaints,
that words can't express my appreeia-
ton. Sold by Johnston &c Caine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
That's 1t. I

Cough yourself into of spasms and
then wonder why you don't get well. Ii
you viii only try bottle of Ballard S
Aorehound Syrup your cough will be
thing of the past. 1t is a positive
cure for Couahs. Influenza, Bronchitis
and all Pulmonary diseases. One bot
tie will convince you-at your druggist,
25c, soc S1.00. Sold by Johnston 6;
Caine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Automatic Sanitary Paper

A single leaf at time. No
waste; no litter. 10 cents a
package. No higher than others,
but lasts longer. Ask to it at
Divelbiss' book store. Special
price by the case.
l.. B. DIVELBISS.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Locals From Aberdeen
Examiner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Watkins
have returned from Coiumbu S
where they attended the Foot
Allen wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson, of CO.
lumbus spent few days recent
ly with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Nc
Farland.
Capt. Mcclure was in town
last week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

conducive to justice as a rawhide
whip. Vickshurg should take
the scale from the Virgins hand
and replace it with a rawhide.
III.
In yet more modern tim es an
other wearer of costly ermine
imported stuff said to have come
all the way from Jackson-met
an animal that totes a sample
case to make his Lying. Said
wearer of the ermine robe also
carried rawhide (also imported
perhaps from Vicksburg) which
he proceeded to test upon the
back of the grip-toter's mug.
Fhereupon, said Knight of the
Grip reared up on his hind legs
and planted his right forefoot on
the spot midway between the or
bicular sky-lights of the judicial
functionary and at a point due
north of said functionary's OIL
factory appendage. This in
duced the functionary to assume
4 horizonal attitude and to ex-
end the entire length of his su-
pinity upon the floor, parallel
Herewith, and closely adjacent
thereto-a situation most grace
fully becoming the dignity of his
office.
Hereupon, it is said that a con-
stabulario, who travelled with the
functionary as accompanist, rose
to the occasion and invited Sir
Knight to look into the smiling
muzzle of a thirteen inch Krupp.
So enhancing was the vision
there found, that the Knight of
the Grip yielded to the impulse
and exposed his epidermis, per
the judicial mandate.
This performance, like it's pro-
totype in Vicksburg, was most
generously given free, but seems
not TO have been duly appreciat-
ed by the ladies, a number of
whom were present at the OPEN
ing act, but who very rudely left
in the middle of Act 1, Scene 2.
In extenuation of this rude con-
duct on part of the ladies, it
may be said that the play
became very monotonous to
them, owing to the profuse
flow of words, not found in books
that ladies read, and which un-
fortunately cannot here be re-
produced from the fact that
printers ink is not black enough
to do them justice.
The "honnor" Of the judicial
functionary having been duly
vindicated he wrapped the err
mine of the bench about him and
proceeded to Columbus to in
struct a grand jury in the ethics
of civic righteousness.
Moral-Mississippi ought to re-
place her ermine with shrunk
skin.-HazLehurst Courier.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
IN BEHIND THE
CUMBERLAND
Railroad Commission Invest.
gates Telephone Company.

A Meridian, Miss, special dat
ed February 7th, says: "The
Mississippi Railroad Commission
met in Meridian this afternoon
for the purpose of hearing COM
plants Of citizens against the
Cumberland Telephone Company
for alleged discrimination in
rates. Several complaints were
made by individual citizens and
by the Lauderdale County Medi-
cal Association.
Leland Hume, general manager
of the Cumberland company,
whose headquarters is in n ash
vile, appeared before the COM
mission and laid the blame for
a present local complaints on
ne late local manager, j. l..
Peavy, who, he said, had falsi-
fed the books of the company
and in other ways put the COM
pany in a bad light. Mr.. Hume
said further that as soon as he
learned that Mr.. Peavy was
guilty of these acts he discharged
him and that all the disturbance
or dissatisfaction in Meridian had
been due to Manager Peavy.
The Railroad Commission deferr-
ed ruling in the matter until
February IS, when they will hold
another meeting in Meridian to
allow Mr.. Peavy a chance to
make an explanation with refer
ence to the charges that Mr..
Hume made against him.
Mr.. Peavy was not present at
the meeting of the Railroad Com
mission. In fact, he stated that
he knew nothing about it. AT
ter the meeting Mr.. Peavy was
seen and when apprised of the
charges Mr.. Hume had made, he
denounced them as untrue He
said that he had not been dis
charged by the Cum berland COM
pany. that he had resigned, and
that be had proof to substantiate
what he said. He said, further,
that the Cumberland company
was alone responsible for the
present trouble.
He said the company's policy
is to Discriminate.
eff there is a man of influence
in city or town." said Mr..
Peavy, "who wants a telephone
and who refuses to pay for it, it
is the policy of the Cumberland
TO { We it to him free Of cost in
order to get the mans influence
in behalf of the company"
Mr.. Peavy further stated that
he will meet Mr.. Hume before
the commission at the meeting
on the 18th inst, and that he
would have been present today
If he had known that such a
meeting was to have been held.
He said he would take a special
delight in making public some of
the methods of the Cumberland
Company at the proposed meet
ing.
AS a result of today's meeting
the situation has grown to be
rather sensational and The meet
ting to come promises to be OF
more than usual interest"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Why not spend an hour in
HAVANA at Hopkins Place.

Piles of people have Piles. Why suf-
fer from piles when you can use De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
and get relief. Nothing else so good.
beware of limitations. See that the
name is sta mped on each box. Sold by
l.. E. MayfIeld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

while wintry winds whined weirdly.
Willie wriggled while Winnie wheez ed
wretchedly. Wisdom whispers, winter
winds work wheezes. Wherefore we
write, s'Use Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Sy rup." Nothing else so good. Sold
by L. E. Mayfield,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

Worth doing is worth doing well. If
you wish TO be cured OF Rheumatism,
use Ballard's Snow Liniment and you
will be 'twell cured" A positive cure
for Sprains, Neuralgia, Bruises, Con-
tracted Muscles and all the ills that
flesh is heir to. A. G.. M. Williams.
Navasoto, Texas, writes: 81 have used
Snow Liniment for sprained ankle and
it gave the best of satisfaction. l al
ways keep it in the house." Sold by
Johnston &c Caine.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
For Rent.

One cottage, rooms and
kitchen; city water, three blocks
from M. & O. depot. Possession
given Immediately. Apply to
1-24-tf. G. H. CURTIS,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Motice.

Beginning Monday, February
4th, the price of wood delivered
will be advanced as follows:
Buckings, 81 90 per load.
Blocks, 1.25 per load.
Wood S1.50 per load.
1926 THE ARKAY STAvE WORKS.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

A liquid cold relief with laxative
principle which drives out the cold
through copious action of the bowels,
and healing principle which fingers
in the throat and stops the cough-that
is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
Safe and sure IN its action: pleasant to
take; al conforms 10 National Pure
Food and Drug Law. Contains no
opiates. Sold by L. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
NEW COMEDY OF ERRORS.


later. Hour-Monday morning
near the stroke of ten. Enter
Justice Bobocoorano, accompa-
MED by friends and Solicitors,
| followed by the curious crowd,
drawn there by the novel spec
tacle. The Lord Mayor is dis
covered sitting on a raised dias,
looking very stern, solemn and
wise. The court room is crowd
ed as the pageant enters the por-
tails of justice and the Lord May
or greets the new comers and
waves them to seats, after which
he addresses the distinguished
defendant somewhat after this
manner and fashion:
Lord Mayor-Bobococr n o
stand up, sir, and uncover your
head, and harken unto the voice
of Justice. You are charged
with entering a public place of
entertainment, yelept hos
teiery, where men and wo-
men doth seek refreshments,
rest and repose, on the morning
of the 9th day OF the first month, 8,
of the present year; that you did
then and there, in rude, threat
ening and angry manner, and
doubtless with malice afore-
thought, without fear of tho laws
of God or man, before your eyes,
and with respect for neither, but
both of which you are supposed
to enforce, by virtue of your
high judicial position, and the
loud protestations you have been
wont to make when surcharging
your juries; that accompanied
bg true and trusted friend,
armed cap-a pie, you did, on the
holy Sabbath day. in the pres-
ence of many, male and female,
as the devout and pious were
vending their way to places of
worship, to do penance for their
sins, rush into the auditorium of
the hotel before referred to, and
while your friend held his faith
ful gun at half-mast, did then
and there, in the presence of the
assembled multitude, proceed to
punish and lambast with horse
whip one named Jenkinski, who
sought to defend himself as best
he could, but being unarmed, as
he loudly averred, he was un-
able to restrain you and yours,
and as a result he was not only
whipped to a standstill, but deep
ly and sorely mortified; that af-
ter your center rush, and repeat
ed laying on of the whip, con-
trary to the peace, dignity and
ethics of the judiciary, that you
then and there, in the presence
of those drawn thither, loaded
down the aforesaid Jenkinski with
words profane and oaths that
shocked the earthly matin air.
This, all this and more, you did
at the time and place before
mentioned, without regard to
previous condition or the consent
of any other nation, and in vio-
iation of the statues made and
/ provided. What have you to
/ say 10 the charge thus brought
against you? Are you guilty or
not guilty? Speak, or forever
after hold your peace, curb your
emotions for a while, and restrain
your impetuosity. We pause for
an articulate response to our in
terrogatories.
Bobococrano-Guilty, me Lord
thrice guilty.
Lord Mayor-No, no; you are
mistaken, sir. You are not hon.
orable guilty, though the visible
evidence seems against you.
But things are not always what
they seem.
Bobococrano-But | did swai
him, this same Jenkinski, over
the head, and belabor him across
the shoulders with whip, and
am guilty-most guilty
/ Lord Mayor-Go to; you know
not what you say-at least, your
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
Dying.

Thousands of women are dying
from using old style, heavy rum
ming sewing machines. Buy
SINGER and live long. The
SINGER is the only machine
that gives satisfaction for light
running. See
J. III. BELL, MGR
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12
For Sale.

One light log wagon, thr ree
and quarter axle, three inch tire.
First class condition.
Apply to G. HI. CURTIS
t-24-tf
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

Fine Chewing Tobaccos at
Hopkins Place, Piper Heidsig,
Boot Jack, Star, Drummond,
Pepper Natural Leaf and several
other leading brands.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

Buy your Cigars and Tobacco
at Hopkins Place and receive a
box of fifty 5 cent Cigars free.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

Play a game Of % ball Pool
at Hopkins Place. The most
fascinating game that can be
played.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

this court does not deal in tee h.
nicaIities. You aid right to pun
ish the man who had slandered
you. You are honorably, not
guilty.
| Bobococrano-Bu But, your honor
| entered the hote. with a friend,
and we meant business, and we
have violated the law, and de-
serve punishment.
Lord Mayor-Provoke me not,
and say no more. Your friend
is not in this matinee-let him
speak for himself-but as for you
the court has decided that you
are not guilty, despite your earn
est protests.
Bobocrocoano-But, l did call
him names, and feel that | have
offended the law, may it please
you, Lord Mayor.
Lord Mayor-Tease me no
further. He deserved all the
names you called, aye, more;
and as for the law, well, the law
is old enough, and has been
stretched SO often, that it is able
to take care of itself.
| BObOcocrano-And must | be
acquitted against my will?
Lord Mayor-You are declar-
ed not guilty, with or without
your will; but don't provoke the
court to the point of being in
contempt and force me to send
you up. Don't commit an offense
for which all Rivers waters will
not wash out. You are honor
able acquitted and commended
for your act.
Bobococrano-I thank Your
Grace, bow to your kind decree,
ane humbly take me leave.
Slow music. -Clarion-Ledger.
Over in the Historic City, some
time since the days of the late
Negro, a naughty inksouirter
took his quill and punctured the
"honnor" of a judicial function
ary and stained his ermine robe
with printers ink. OF course
the wearer of the ermine was
very angry, for he was reform
er, and his whitewash was all wa
: ter. So he invested the enor-
{ nous sum OF fifteen cents from
his hard earned salary and pro-
cured an Al rawhide. One day
when the inksquirter was out of
hay and very dry, he wandered
from his sanctum sanctorium to
browse on Washington street,
hoping that perchance he might
meet up with some kind hearted
delinquent subscriber who would
come across with a quarter or
! perhaps a peck of potatoes. But,
alas! Instead Of finding a delin-
quent, he butted into the Judicial
functionary who proct eded TO
stimulate the sufferer with a hy-
podermIc of rawhide. Fhereup-
on the inksquirter lovingly en-
braced the functionary and to-
gether they gave free open-air
vaudeville, the chief feature of
which was to perform The much
ly needed task of IN hopping up,
with each other, the pavement of
Washington street. The perfor-
nance was continued until the
superficial habiliments OF the
two soubrettes gave way beneath
the nervous tension, and after
| they had exposed as much of
their personal anatomis as the
mixed public had paid to see,
they were very tenderly pried
apart and a benefit collection of
old nails, matches and safety
| pins taken up among the sym :
pathetic bystanders to repair the
rents, and hold together the frag-
ments of said habiliments until
the functionary could get a new
ermine and the inksquirter new
| toga. The judicial functionary
went s'the way of the Reformer'
and the naughty inksquirter went
the other way. But he had up
held the dignity of the press and
of course the functionary had
lvindicated his "honnor."
! Moral-There is nothing Sc
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

Cigars from 5Oc each to SC
each at Hopkins Place.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1907-02-12

All headaches go
When you grow wiser.
And learn to use
An "Early Riser"
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, safe,
sure pills. L. E. Mayfield.