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The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
SEEK TREASURE OF LAFIrTE.
Its Hiding Place Has Been Pointed
Out in Dreams of Ghosts.

Since the French privateer and
smuggler, Jean Lafitte, sailed the high
seas and brought his treasures to the
gulf coast and buried them now and
then it happens that some sensation
arises as to their immediate where
abouts, says the Houston Post.
Thirty-four years ago the pirate of
the gulf as Lafitte was called. appear
ed in a dream to DIR. Beazly, and.
rather roughly taking him by the col
lar, told him to come with him and
he would show him where there were
gold and silver and diamonds buried.
The doctor in his dream followed his
midnight visitor and he directed him
to a certain place in the cottage, which
was then the Beazly home and occu.
pied by the family, and designated
the spot under which lies the much
talked-of wealth of the privateer.
The doctor, having the same dream
repeated twice in the same night, be-
came wide awake after Lafitte's third
visit and much interested, the result
being that he did, and perhaps, too,
very shortly afterward, begin digging
uhuCi luC AOuS0 III pursuit VI LQ6
treasure.
After getting to the depth of four
or five feet he found nothing of any
moment except very unusual stone
in this part of the world, where moth
ing of its kind was ever seen here.
Had he kept on possibly the treas.
ure might have been found and the
restless spirit of Lafitte, wherever it
may be, might have been released
from this burden of secrecy, a burden
from which, seemingly, he wished to
be relieved, as another visit has been
made in the same house, and this time
in dream Lafitte appears in the pres
ence of lady, urging her to get the
lost jewels, gold and silver.
After all these years DR.. Beazly has
at last consented to have some one
else who believes in the undertaking
Join him to find the treasures, and
they have made arrangements satis-
factory to all parties concerned and
now, In a short time, Mr.. Mckay, a
banker at La Porte, being the associ-
ate mentioned, will begin operations
to find the treasures slowed deep
down under the old house.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
He Was Interested.

'1t was so nice of you to see me
home," she said. Il hope the trip has
not been very tiresome to you
"Oh, no, not at all, not at all" he
replied. 'In fact, it has been rather
interesting"
"You cannot know how glad you
have made me. Do you really mean 1t.
Mr.. Worthwads? / shall be delighted
to have you call at any time. can't
you come over tomorrow evening? l
felt the first time 1 ever saw you that
we were destined to become
Excuse me, Miss Oldun. am afraid
you didn't quite understand. 1 have
found the trip interesting because l
supposed we had the most foolish ad-
vertisoments in the trolley cars out
our way. find that the ones in these
cars are even more funny-especially
the rhymed ones which the advertis-
ers have composed themselves"
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

Inc Dell-SHdpeu nat has Hdu great
triumph, and when one considers the
extreme ugliness of its outline, and
the rarity of the saving grace of be-
comingness, this is little short of
amazing. The latest bell-shaped hats
are made of ecru lace, and bound with
velvet or silk, with full beefeater
crown of lace, tied with ribbons at one
side, while usually rose is laid ON the
left side of the brim. Stitched linsn is
also called into service for the bell
shaped hat, and trimmed with a twist
ed scarf of chiffon it looks its best.
Again, 1t is made of white chip and
bound with black chip, the crown be-
ing mass of flowers sewn closely to-
gether. And further have l noticed the
questionable charms of the bell-shaped
hat expressed in colored crinoline
lined with black moire, the sole trim
ming on the crown being an immense
mass of waving feather culied from
the back or breast of the farmyard
fowl.
One of the most effective hats-for
a woman of certain age"-I have
seen this year was a large cloche of
exquisitely fine erin" with a full
transparent crown of point dEsprit
and a large chou of black satin rib
bon at the left side; just above this
chou there was cluster of three black
ostrich tips. and jutting from the cen
| ter of these large and full white
aigrette. 1t was decidedly large hat,
but so quiet and ''lady-like" that it
| nt ,tt
| to its fair owner 1t proved delightfully."-
becoming. More and more it becomes
the fashion to wear black hats with
white gowns and to accompany these
with fine black spotted wells, edged
and inserted with fine ivory lace. One
| or two notable leaders of fashion in
| Paris started this fashion at the end
| of the last season, and it has Caught
on" amazingly; with a pure white
gown and black hat in which not a
single tinge of color is introduced,
looks surprisingly distinguished; and
most women look their best with
something dark on their heads. Some
thing quite dark or something quite
light. This Is safe rule. OF course,
there are women who can wear me-
dium tints on their heads with good
results, but these are the exceptions;
black-in the best and lightest mate
rials-is quite safe for a summer hat
and, besides this, it is exceedingly
fashionable.
Let us speak now of the new
sleeves which are set in folds or pleats
from shoulder to elbow, and which
then extend in mitten fashion right
down to the wrists. These sleeves are
leaping into favor with the Parish
ennes.
The sitting figure in the sketch
which accompanies this article shows
sleeves of this order, and are to be
recommended to those who do not
care for the ultra-short sleeve and
who find the half-and-half business
rather dowdy. Sleeves similar to
those in the sketch look exceedingly
well when carried out in crepe de
Chine and Maltese lace-both mate
rials being in a pale shade of beige
The lace of Malta is in great favor
this year; the kind most used or
summer dresses is rather coarse ant
made in silk; 1t is-as a rule-in 6
very pale shade of beige and it har
monises deliciously with Tussore sill
or with crepe de Chine in the sam,
shade. Filet net, inset with Irlande Of
ornamented with applications of whit,
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
@RAIc5E'' y LINEN.

linen, continues to enjoy triumphant
career; it is effective and pliable, and,
above all, 1t is new. / am not, and
never shall be, an admirer of filet-
except for certain trimmings, but l re-
alise the possibilities of the net as a
background.
Fortunately there is no indication
that gown sleeves will attain unwield-
ly dimensions, such dimensions as
they did a dozen years sgo or less
when the upper sleeve resembled
nothing else so much as it did small
balloon, and when the tallest and
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05

slightest Of women with the narrowest
shoulders could wear them and look
older than monstrosity.
The loosely-fittlng coat which reach,
es above the knees, and is cut away
round in the front, shows an ever.
increasing popularity. The latest edi.
tion of these shows a seam above the
waist, and broad outlining of gallon
which extends round the wide armhole
and appears again at the base of the
full square sleeve. Such a coat have
l seen in reseda green with braiding
in black, worn with a high-waisted
skirt, over shirt of filet net, and
crowned with big black bell-shaped
hat made OF tightly-stretched silk,
adorned with panache. This is des.
tined for autumn wear.
The Irish lace coat, long or short
usually boasting a sacque back, lined
with mousseline, or unlined, is having
a great vogue, and very pretty indeed
it looks. Altogether, 1 notice a ten.
dency towards wearing coats which
differ from the skirts, and the voile
skirt Of light color is accompanied
with great success by a short, or three.
quarter, coat Of glace, voluminous lace
frills on the sleeves, and lace or net
jabot.
The Colorado statesman., 1907-10-05
stenoqraphers' Secrets.

Stenographers will be interested in
a recent decision in New York by
which it was decided that stenog-
rapher may not be enjoined from tell
ing what she knows about her employ
er's business. A young lady in brok-
she knew about 1t by a rival broker.
Her employer sued for an injunction,
but the justice denied the injunction.
Very few girls would willingly betray
any confidence. however. unless COM
pelled to do so.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
DR. Dakin VIII Deliver Sermon at
st. Paui's-The Poor and Tn
fortunate Of the City to
Be Looked After

Notwithstanding the financial pan
ic and the consequent stringency OF
money, the people Of Columbus have
much to be thankful for, and Thanks
giving day, which occurs next Thurs
day, will be celebrated as usual.
There viii be the customary religions
services in the churches. and the
wants of the poor and needy viii be
well provided for
The Protestant churches of the
city viii as usual held union services.
These services viii take place at the
First Methodist church at 1890
o'clock Thursday morning, and VIII
be conducted by Rev w. A Hewitt,
pastor of the First Baptist church.
All Of the Protestant churches in the
city will participate in these services,
and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
There viii also be special Thanks
giving services at St. Paul's Episeo-
pal church at eleven o'clock Thurs
day morning, which viii be conducted
by the rector, Rev. w. f. Dakin. The
sermon will be appropriate 10 the oc-
casion, and the public VIII be heartily
welcomed.
The worthy poor and needy viii
receive their accustomed care and
attention. The poor OF the city viii
be presented with both food and raj
ment, and arrangements are being
made to give the little folks at the
Palmer Orphanage an elaborate
Thanksgiving dinner.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
OFF for New York.

Capt c. A. Johnston left on last
Friday night for New York city,
where he goes TO see if it is not pos
sible to make some arrangement
whereby the First State bank can
resume the purchase of cotton, pay
ing therefor money instead Of
exchange The local banks have
not issued script or certificates
Of credit. backed by their Sc
curities. preferring to pay cash
for the ordinary transactions Of
local trade, and this has applied to
all business save cotton buying The
banks can not secure currency from
the East for cotton shipped, and can
not, therefore. afford TO pay the same
for cotton bought here, and to over
come this arrangement, Captain
Johnston has gone right to head
quarters to effect some arrangement
whereby this serious embargo to
trade may be speedily raised.
In discussing the financial situa-
tion with a Dispatch representative
just before he left, Captain Johnston
said that the banks had been work
ing for their stockholders for the
past twenty years and now it had
come to a time when they must work
for their depositors and customers
and when they must be provided and
cared for 9he banks here are in a
better condition than they have ever
been before, and their cash reserve
is larger than it generally is at this
time of the year. but the cotton trade
would speedily reduce the same if
they were to pay for cotton and then
have certificates of credit given them
for drafts sent East for the same cot
ton TO reimburse them for the money
they have paid for the same. Cap
tain Johnstons idea is 10 secure
some plan whereby large
amount Of currency may be secured
for Columbus and he viii strive 10
make some such arrangement.
No better man could go to the
money center for this purpose. Cap
tain Johnston has a large acquain-
tance with the leading financiers of
Wall street and if some such ar
rangement can not be made by him
no one could do it. His public spirit
and patriotism and loyalty to his
people in such times of stress is in /
deed to be commended, for if he sue
ceeds he viii have performed a work
of lasting and enduring benefit to
the people. Captain Johnston
viii reach this city about the middle
of the week and the result of his
trip will be made known.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
BIG APPROPRIATION
FOR WATERWAYS
BIRMINGHAM CONTENTION A~k~
CONGRESS TO NAkE A.
ANNUAL APPROPEIA
TTOS or S5o. .u0O. t0n.
Resolution Providing for Can.4I Cssn-
Meeting Tennessee aud y arFfor
Rivers Was Voted Down
By Il Large Majority.

A large number of represear.lrlr
men from Alabama. Tennessee. Geer-
gia. Florida and 8IississIupz attended
the convention which was Bella an
Birmingham lasr Tuesday fog r6e
purpose Of taking action re-ardzae
the Improvement of rhe waterways
IN these States The convention az
called to order by Hoa- SterlaE t-
Wood. president of .he Blrmiaz-
Commercial Club. ANA permanent or
ganizarion was effected bF The els-
tion of the foIIowins officers Pres
ident. John Craft. Mobile FIea-rrsz-
idents. Joseph Maddox. Rene Ga-
w F. Vandiver. 1Ioztgouerg Ata-
J. 4. Tauhoose. BIrmIaehau. A1a-
and +. r. Sherman. Columbus 1Lfss
secretary. G. GrOsvenor Dawe- 1loa--
gomery. Ala assistant secretary. S.
q Rayburn- Guntersville. Ala
From the above paragraph 81 w.r
be seen thar Hon f r sherman. aE
this city, was eIee-ed Tice-preslzsar
fo Mississippi 1fr- sherman vas
unable TO attend the convention hrr
the delegates present we're aware ar
the fact thar he has manifested naar
interest in the improvement Of South-
ern waterways. especially SD tae aE-
vaneement Of the scheme eo pressure
an appropriation fer the T0malEtae-
and he was h0u0red with the vlee-
presidency for this State
The Mobile Harb0r ana Tennessee
River Association was adopted as che
official name of the uizafiou. ana
al resolution endorsing fre OBJECTS nf
the National Rivers and Harbors So
socfation. which is to- convene fu
Washington ar an early date. Was
adopted The association waur ou
record as fsv0rfng am annual 1nnFo-
priation by congress oF ff.x million
dollars for the improvemeue of rivers
and harbors. and made specific rec-
regardiug the improve
ment Of the Mobile harbor-
The scheme TO build q canal cen
Meeting the Tennessee and Warrior
rivers failed TO secure rhe approval
of the convention. the foIloalue r1-
olution having been voted down ~
an over wheImiug majority
Resolved. That the convention
deems it advisable 10 ask for a survey
by the government as 90 che nraert-
cability and desirabilirv OF q navisa-
bic connection between the Tenuessee
river near GuntersviIle and tne war
rior river. said navisabIe connection
to connect at or near Birmlnehas1.
with the survey heretofore made br
Joseph Ripley between BIrmfnghanl
and the Warrior river
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Louis Jones, negro living on Mr..
Matt Holloway's plantation, in the
New Hope neighborhood, shot and
seriously wounded John Cufngton,
another negro residing on the same
place, last Wednesday Jones sus-
pected improper relations between
his wife and Cuington, and on We'd
nesday night caught them in a COM
promising position. He left home
shortly after supper, and upon re-
turning sooner than was his wont
found the two together in his cabin.
He waited until Cuington started to
leave, and as the negro emerged
from the house fired upon him with
shot gun. The shot struck the
negro full in the face, inflicting in
juries which may prove fatal.
Jones was arrested and taken be-
fore Justice of the Peace J. J. Ellis,
of the Third district, who ordered
him sent to Jail TO await the result Of
his victims injuries. The prisoner
was brought to Columbus and placed
in jail, where he Will remain until
the result of Cungtons wounds can
be determined.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
Cotton Climbs Upward.

After having been on a steady de
cline for several weeks, the cotton
market began to recuperate Thurs
day and has advanced fifty points
during the past three days. This is
gain of half cent a pound, or
$3.50 per bale, and means a great
deal to the farmers. The decline
was not due TO crop conditions, as it
is generally conceded that the yield
will be materially smaller than that
of last year, but followed as a result
of the financial panic, which seri-
ously affected all commodities sub
iect to fluctuation. As money be-
comes less stringent and a restora-
ton of confidence enables the banks
to furnish cash for marketing the
crop, prices will doubtless continue
to advance, and it seems likely that
the entire loss will ultimately be re
gained
At the close of business yesterday
afternoon, the New York spots were
quoted at 11.20. January futures in
New York at 1929, New Orleans
spots at 10 rs and January futures
in New York at 1852. IN the local
market middling was quoted at
10 ID
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

At meeting of the Lowudes
County Truckers and shippers assa-
eiation- which was held az the Cfrr
Hall yesterday afternoon, the luaI
report OF the committee on bylaws
and constitution was received ana
adopted. The document provides
for semi-monthIy meetings ae rhe
CITY Hall in Columbus on the ars
and third Saturdays in each monrh at
1:30 p m
1t was decided go send out eirea-
lar letter TO the farmerssoI the sur-
rounding country, inviting them to
become members OF the association
and every legitimate effort VIII b.
made to establish the new orsanIza-
ton on a solid basis. The secretary
read an interesting letter FROM the
Truck Growers association at Hum
boldt, in which the Tennesseans gave
some valuable information concern
ing the work Of organization and ez-
pressed good wishes for the prosnera-
itv OF the local venture
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
Long Delay in Work.

The United States government
some time ago changed the base of
postal supplies from Hartford, Conn,
to Dayton, Ohio, and since the change
took place unwonted delays in secur-
ing stamped envelopes have occur
red. When the supplies came from
Hartford stamped envelopes generally
arrived within three weeks after be-
ing ordered. but since the change
took place two months sometimes
eIapse before the envelopes are re-
ceived. Few people care to expert
nee this delay, and the best solution
of the problem is to have envelopes
printed at home The Dispatch exc
cutes work of this kind neatly and
satisfactorily, and makes a specially
of prompt deliveries.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
Thanksgiving Bazaar and supper.

The annual bazaar of the Pastors
Aid Society is announced for Satur-
day afternoon and evening, beginning
at 3 O'Clock. 1T will be held at the
Armory, City Hall, and in addition
to the fancy work display, a delight
full salad course will be served
There will also be a sale of cakes and
homemade candies.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Colonel and Mrs. John P. Mayo
celebrated on Saturday the silver an
niversary of their wedding and the
occasion brought them the eongratu-
Iations OF Columbians. who hope for
them many more sunlit years to-
gether. Friends far away were yet
near in loving wishes on this anni-
versary, and valued souvenirs came
with welcomed messages of remem-
brance-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

The Office fixtures for the Hotel
Gilmer have arrived and have been
placed in position by Contractor Stan
sci. The fixtures are exceedingly
handsome and add materially to the
appearance of the lobby
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Miss Mary Askew, Miss Lucille
Hardy, Miss vallie Young, DR.. J.
Herr, and Mr.. Bailey Hardy were
among the Colum Dians to attend the
Hairston- -Witherspoon marriage on
Wednesday
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Mr.. Jack Henderson. formerly -
this city. but who now resides n
Silver Greek. Miss. spent a faw DAYS
in the city renewing old acquain-
tances en- route TO his home from q
visit 70 his parents over in AIabama.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Mrs. T. J. Locke, Jr., returned
Wednesday from Birmingham. Mrs.
w r. Mckinley and Miss Katherine
Mckinley, who have also been visi-
tors to Birmingham, will arrive to-
morrow.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Mr.. John Rich 1s and Mr.. VIII
Richards. who now makes his home
In the Delta, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Rupert Richards last week
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Mr.. Foster Hume. division super
inten5ers C the Cumberland Tel-
phone Con 7any. with headquarters
in Memphis. spent several days of the
past week IN tie city
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Mrs. Dabney Lipscomb has re-
turned from visit to relatives in
Meridian, Miss, and Livingston, Ala.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Mr.. S. w. Greenland. superintend-
ent of the Columbus Railway, Light
& Power Company, has returned from
a visit - E m..lAf1 a.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28

Col " ID Hun phries' friends are
pleased TO see him out again after =
siege OF rheumatism
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY
WILL BE OBSERVED

THE PROTESTANT MINISTER'S TO
HOLD UNION SERVICES AT
THE FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH THAT DAY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-03
LAGooN THAN

$50, S'l5. 1l'00l a. M 200, 400,
600, 1900, 500, y, M
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-03
NEW CORPORATIONS.

Among the new companies that
have filed their articles of incorpOra-
ton with the county clerk are the
following:
The Florence Gold. Silver and Cop
FER Mining company, with n capital
stock of s125.000, divided into shares
of the par value OF 20 cents each. f.
l.. Parker is president; l.. G. Sklitis.
vice president; s. J.. Billings. secre-
tary and treasurer. The company
owns the Florence group of four
clainli located in Beaver county.
Windsor &c Co.. of this city. with a
capital stock Of $4,000, divided into
shares of the par value Of 81 each.
H. e. Windsor Is president; w. q.
futile, vice president; V. S. Anderson,
secretary and treasurer The COM
pany will engage in a general insur
ance, real estate and brokerage busi-
ness
The Bullion Transportation com
pany OF this city. capitalized at $26,-
600. divided into shares of the par
value OF $40 ach. p. b. Locker IS
president: George Rust, vice presI-
dent; John Janney, secretary; N. II.
Robertson, treasurer. The company
will construct and operate n road for
the transportation OF ores and other
freight and also passengers from
Beowawe 10 Tenoba and Lander, Lam
der county. New,
The -Callister Investment
company of this city, with a capital
stock Of $40, 900. divided into shares
of the par value of 500 each. q. II.
Callister is president; William Spry.
vice president: w. D. Callister, secre-
tary and treasurer These, with Jas.
n Anderson and r. A. Callister, con-
stituto the board of directors. Tho
company will engage in a general in
vestment business,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-03
SHARP BREAK IN
PRICES OF STOCKS
Pacifics and Copper lndustriaIS
Suffered Losses of About
Three Points.
EVERYTHING UNAVOIDABLE.
second Hour Was Worse Than First
And Efforts TO support With Buying
Orders Met With small Success,

Nav ,o,.,, r,no There was n sharp
80 .to o,,t,
hreak IN prices OF Sioehs IN 'he GUY
dealings to-day which was particularly 80
,cre In th, pacifie railroads and the
-. ,...,,.'....-'. ,,,,.r,. .,,'t,. s,,r,r,1
copper lNuusUidis' NcSt s'pNNs a"'''
losses or between and points and sold
az lowe, nrices lhau in the break OF Il
80 ma. .it..,.,.,.,,.,.t ,,',,, ,f ,,,,t-
"eeh Nso' H' u'S'ou' "st" .oHo vi Pu
At utlel'ipces by tno hesu OF tns tlditI.
ndn system, uhSvasonuDlc weather iol
crops and business, intimatlonS OF Con-
traction in various branches Of INDUSTRY;
lower prices for copper and addluonAl
exports Of gold combined 70 aHect me
market untavorably. smelling ran OIL "a
Reading Us. Union Pacific Us, Amalgomh-
ted Copper IA. Northern Paciiic. Great
Northern preferred. Canadian 'Faviht'