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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-07-12

ling him firmly by both arms from be-
hind, pressed my fingers upon the
nerve, COMPRISING it upon the bone.
My grasp is strong, and the glittering
blade fell from his hands Another
second and l would have been toe
late.
You need not add cowardice to
your other crimes, | said
THE words unnerved him; he threw
himself upon the bed
1t is no cowardice to fly from dis
grace, he said, between his sobs.
There | agreed with him. sat
down by his side.
Ibid you have any money invested
in the company yourself l asked.
Yes, twenty-five thousand dollars
he said.
Then that makes four hundred
and seventy-five thousand you haYA
stolen. We will not mention what yea
took before. Now, have no desire to
be hard ON you as Won seem penitent.
If give you ten thousand dollars of
your money will you endeavor to live
honestly in the future?
HE sat up eagerly, the warm blood
rushing to his face.
You mock me- he whispered.
&c I make you an offer. Can you go
straight in future with the aim
name?'
I'll do my best he answered.
That is settled them and opening
the bag l counted out fifteen thousand
dollars.
This is more than you promised
he gasped
In that case, it may be easier for
you to keep your promise, and placing
my hand upon the door l was about
to leave him. He did not answer, and
looking back 1 saw that he had fallen
on his knees, and his figure shook con-
vulsively. | turned and laid my hand
upon his shoulder
Shake hands, | said; you mean to
be an honest man. If you ever need
help to keep you from falling, a letter
addressed to the Knickerbocker Club,
Quentin Vavasour, will find me.
THAT night l left for Boston from
which point / sent the bag back to
New York after leaving instructions for
it to be held for two days before des-
patching it. / enclosed a letter which
ran:
Gentlemen: II am pleased to be
able to report that l have found the
money, which | return, less $4,000. !
received the whole sum intact, and am
retaining this sum as covering my ex-
penses and professional fee. Enclosed
please find the check for one thousand
dollars handed me by your Mr.. Par
ker, the same not having been justly
earned by me- Hoping that you will
never require my services under SINH
lar circumstances, l am, gentlemen,
Respectfully yours
JACOB HOPKINS
''There was a lively scene, l daresay
when the Board met and discussed the
bag and it's contents. AS for Rogers he
justified my faith apparently, for | met
him some years afterwards in Cape
Town, where he was at the head of
the biggest importing house in South
Africa. New Orleans Picayune.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-07-12

nm tired OF planning and toiling
In the crowded hives of men;
rseart-weary OF building and spelling,
And spelling and building again.
And / long for the dear old river,
Where | dreamed my youth away;
For a dreamer lives forever
And a toiler dies in day.
am sick of the snowy seeming
OF a life that is nalf lie
of the faces lined with scheming
In the throng that hurries by.
From the sleepless thoughts endeavor,
would go where the children play;
For dreamer lives forever,
And a thinker dies in a day.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-07-12
JACOB HOPKINS,
Detective. No. 800 Mulb

defective. NO. 3O0 Mulberry st.
Shall I tell them you are herer
he asked meekly, as he glanced at it.
" Yes, you might send it in at once,
l answered.
"As he turned about the phone ON
his desk rang and he paused and took
the receiver in his hand. 1t was call
from the Board room The words came
clearly: Call Police Headquarters and
tell them to send detective here at
once.
my nerves tingled as he answered,
Yes, sir
Was that a call for me?' l asked
carelessly as he hung up the receiver.
He looked at me- and from me to
the others in his Office, then glancing
at my card again, he beckoned to
young man sitting at a far desk who
came at once.
Take this gentleman to the Board
room at once, he said, handing the
young man my card He bowed and
led the way and in few minutes we
were before the door which he opened
after knocking, and with some import
ance said:
:" Mr. Jacob Hopkins, from Police
Headquarters and silently closed the
door behind me as he withdrew.
81 bowed gravely to the Chairman
as l entered.
BE seated, Mr.. Hopkins he said,
courteously. Mr.. Parker will eX-
plain the situation to you-a very seri-
GUS situation-Mr. Hopkins; we look to
you to help US
THE tale was soon told. was in
structed to follow Rogers and get the
money back. They were sure he had
it with him. He had taken it from the
bank the day before.
" Don't spare expense, Mr.. Hopkins,
said the chairman after Mr.. Parker had
ended; only get the money. We are
not so particular about the man, as we
wish the matter kept from the public
ear. From this moment, gentlemen,
and we looked warningly around the
table-'we will consider the matter
dead until we hear from Mr.. Hop
kins
Z" You will hear within week; |
will report myself direct to you. You
need make no inquiries at Headquar-
ters. Believe me, gentlemen, l will do
my best to get the money, and l
bowed myself out.
Mr.. Parker accompanied me down
stairs.
."This will be sufficient for the mo-
ment, perhaps, he said, handing me
check for one thousand dollars payable
to self or bearer.
80 far all was we'll; my commission
and expenses were secured, but where
was Rogers? He had more than
twentv-four hours start Of me. He
might be far enough away by now. l
had TO act at once; any chance inquiry
at Headquarters would send them after
me. In my turn I must have the start
of them
"Coing straight to his house, found
TO NV relief he was bachelor. The
servant was disposed to be commune
cative. He knew nothing Of the rob-
berv but he supposed that Mr.. Rogers
had gone away for a trip on business
or Measure. Before he went this man
had gone out and bought some books
for him at a nearby book store. He
could not remember. what any of them
were by their titles, but after question
ing he seemed to think that one Of
them was a French book, a kind Of
guide.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-07-12
Amerioan Foods in EnaIand.

During the hearing Of a charge at
the Thames police court recently Of
selling bad condensed milk as human
food. DR.. D. L. Thomas medical Off
GER of health for Stepney, made the
interesting statement that IS percent
Of timed goods when imported into
this country from America, even by
reputable firms, were Unlabelled. The
English firms afterward put their own
labels on the tins and retailed them
to the public in that way. Some five
years ago he acquainted the local gov
eminent board with the fact. Mr..
Dickinson observed the sooner the
public knew of the practice the bet
ter.-Pall Mall Gazette.
ordinary sheep dip is now being
extensively used for the destruction
of locusts in South Africa.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-07-12
How a Thief Caught a Thief.
A Detective Story.
By D. R. ANDERSON.

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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1907-07-12

'"There was a lively scene, daresay,
when the Board met and discussed the
bag and it's contents. AS for Rogers he
justified my faith apparently, for met
him some years afterwards in Cape
Town, where he was at the head OF
the biggest importing house in South
Africa. New Orleans Picayune.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Violating Safety Appliance Law.

Jackson, Miss, May II United
States District Attorney r. c. Lee has
received formal instructions from the
department of justice at Washington
to institute proceedings against the
Alabama & Vicksburg Railway, the
Illinois Central, Gulf q Ship Island
and New Orleans & Northeastern
roads to exact penalties for violations
of the safety appliance law. pertain
fug to the use of safety couplings on
freight and passenger trains. Accom-
panying the instructions is a batch of
evidence against the corporations in
voTved, collected by an agent of the
recently inspected traffic conditions
in this State.
The notice was not unexpected, as
1t was announced from Washington
a few days since that the interstate
commission had submitted evidence
to Attorney General Jerome Bona
parte against a large number of roads
in this section.
Traffic officials explain the alleged
violations by saying that the car fam
inc that has prevailed for the past
two years, and is still acute in char
acter, has made il necessary to bring
back into service many freight cars
that had been temporarily retired for
equipment with safety appliances,
and with this explanation they hope
to escape.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
A CHAPTER OF SHAME.

Corey and Mabel Gilman are at
last married, ending one of the most
disgraeeful chapters which has ever
stained the history of Eastern soci-
| ETY.. Years and years ago Corey, now
the president of the great steel cor
poration, married, and through all of
the years of his early struggles his
wife remained faithful to him, bear
ing him children and sustaining her
part heroically in his rise to fortune
With his millions came the thought
that his wife was unsuited to him,
and once his eyes fell upon this but
terf1y of the stage, he concluded to
and marry the actress. He deserted
his wife and forced her to get di-
vorce. He settled millions upon his
family as offered atonement for the
great wrong that he was about to
commit, and bought the actress with
gifts of princely prices. Now they
have been married in sumptuous
style and sailed away for Paris to
enjoy their bliss.
Corey's father, bowed in shame,
says that his sons wedding will bring
it's own punishment, and surely it
will, for if ever man deserved pun
ishment this man does for his mon
strous conduct leading to his last
wedding. As long as he was Strug
CLING for recognition in the financial
world his wife was his helpnate and
faithful companion, sharing his strug-
giles and SORROWS and dTsa ppointments
and doing everything she could with
wifely devotion and love. The mo-
ment he became secure IN wealth and
position he turned his back upon her
for a woman from the gayer world.
Corey seems to be a type of the
man which society and the times are
turning out Not satisfied with the
better and higher relations of life,
his enormous wealth is used to graf
ffy those tastes and appetItes which
are undermining our society and are
bringing ruin to the sacred relations
of home This is the most conspicu-
Gus, the most fragrant instance of its
kind which has shocked public SEN
timent for a long time, and coming
as soon as it has after other sensa-
world, it calls forth the execration
and condemnation of all rfght-think
ing people.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
What Is Catarrh? ?

Catarrfl is an Inflammation of the
mucous membrane of the nose, throat
symptoms. In this climate there are
few who do not suffer from this dis
agreeable disease, often in Il chronic
and dangerous state.
The one scientific and common
sense treatment is Hyomef, combi-
nation healing and germ-killing bal
sans, which is breathed through a
special inhaler that comes with every
outfit A complete Hyomei outfit
costs but S1.00, and Mayo & Weaver
give their personal guarantee with
every package that money will be re-
funded unless the treatment cures.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
THE cHANCELLoRsHIP.
The friends of the State Univers

The friends of the State University
and of education generally in this
State will regret to read the special
from Louisiana to the effect that
State Superintendent of Education
Aswell of that State has decided to
relinquish the chancellorship of the
University For while it was feared
that this was the result of Mississippi
politics, but later developments tend
to confirm the belief that it is the
result of Louisiana politics more than
it is any trafficing in this State
The university has been in the lime
light for the past several months,
and when Superintendent Aswell was
elected it was hoped that its troub-
les were over, for certainly capable,
strong man had been elected to man
age it, a man whose past achieve
ments were a guarantee that his ad-
ministration of its affairs would be
successful. And while there was some
little criticism attached to the board
for the manner in which his election
was brought about, the consensus of
opinion favored acquiescing grace
fully in this action for the good of
the school. Now it develops that
he has been compelled to decline be-
cause his opportunity is Louisiana is
such that it appeals to any ambitious
man, and TO relinquish his present
work would be to make a sacrifice
that few men care to undertake.
Superintendent Aswell is assured
of reelection to his present position
in Louisiana at a handsome increase
of salary; he is regarded as the most
formidable man for governor of that
State a few years hence, and as his
power and popularity is rapidly in
creasing, to leave that State now
would efface himself politically from
It's affairs for all time to come, and
in the interest of justice it is only fair
to say that Mr.. Aswell cannot be CEN
sured for sacrificing such an alluring
prospect.
No doubt the trustees of the Uni
versity will yet find a good man for
the vacant chancellorship and the
University will continue its useful
and honorable career in this State
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
One of Judge Truly's Innuendos
Called Down.

Vicksburg, Miss, May Is, 1907.
To the Herald:
Will the Confederate Veterans and
Sons of Veterans endorse this extract
from Judge Truly's speech of last
night in his fling at Mr.. Scott's war
record? For forty years this baited
hook has been cast out into the tr0u-
bDed waters of political life to catch
the voters
The traditions and sentiments of a
people are sacred. Are there any
among us who have made their homes
in tire South since the war who would
be so ungenerOus as to do violence TO
these sacred memories? BY infer
ence Judge TruIy's sneer is aimed at
every man with war record elected
to office since 1865 Walthall, Stone,
Lowrey, Hooker, all are accused of
prostituting their war records to
catch votes.
Mr. SCOTS friends have claimed
no credit to him on his war record
other than to show that he loves his
native State, is patriotic, and did his
duty in this respect, bravely and
faithfully, as he has done it in all
other ways. Shall this ever cease to
be cause for right pride.-Yississip-
plan in Vicksburg Herald.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
For Superintendent of Education:
PROF. S. M. NASH.
ANOTHER SALOON FOR THE
STATE LINE.

The Dispatch learns upon good au-
thority that an effort is to be made
to locate another saloon at the State
line for the purpose of supplying this
city with whiskey. The new venture
will not be located on the dirt road,
but will be in close proximity to the
railroad in the Ethelville neighbor-
hood, with a view of making ship
ments direct to Columbus in response
to telephone connection with this
city. The new saloon will be located
in a section and on a strip of land
which is not within the limits of the
incorporation acts of 1882 and 1885,
laws, we are led to understand, in
tended to protect the schools and
churches from the domination of sa-
loon influence.
The Dispatch makes this matter
public even as report, that the peo-
pie of that section, the friends of
temperance, may be placed upon
their guard, and that they may take
the necessary steps to protect them
selves from the baleful influences
arising from a whiskey house in that
section. The saloon power in Pick
ems, with each additional saloon, will
be extended, and the more difficult it
will be to vote it out when the mat
ter comes before the whole county,
as it is surely to come, being brought
I'D by the friends of temperance.
1t is matter of vital Importance
to the people of this city and county
as well. Lowndes county has voted
out the saloon, and to have them To-
Gated upon our borders, within a few
hours drive of the city, and in con-
nection with the place by telephones,
almost makes this section whiskey
locality, and the community and the
people suffer all of the effects of
whiskey sales without the revenues
which would accrue to the county II
the sale was legally tolerated. It is
q matter OF such consequence that
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Warren county, one of the most
important in the State, is to have a
free rural delivery route for the ben
eft of its interior citizenship. War
rem is in John Sharp's district, and
this one little route shows what a
great national reputation can do for
its constituency. Warren is to have
one route, when other counties in the
State, not handicapped by a great
national reputation, are now enjoy
ing hundreds of these routes.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

the local agency of the Gulf Refining
Company, of New Orleans, and will
hereafter represent this company in
Columbus. He will not retire from
the real estate and insurance busie
ness, but will employ a competent
man to assist him in his work
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

the people Of both counties, the
friends of temperance, should unite
to defeat the extension of the saloons
power and influence in both counties.
Lowndes county wants no more sa-
looms on her borders, and will do her
utmost to defeat their location there.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Expert Accountant.

Accounts audited and verified; COM
plete Office and factory systems de-
vised; old systems improved and sim
pliffed. r. d. Donoho, care Mayo
e Weaver. 5-S-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Mr.. T. j. Cady has returned from
Marion, Ala, where he has during
the past winter been student at the
Marion Military Institute.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers to The Dispatch who
receive their papers either by carrier
or through the mails will confer a
favor on the management If they will
file written complaints of any failure
of the paper to reach them promptly
and regularly.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Good Office for Rent.

Desirable Office for rent. Three
connecting rooms over The Dispatch
office. For further information ap-
ply at this Office.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Found.

An umbrella with the name ''Lida
Smith engraved on handle. Owner
can have same by calling at Dispatch
Office and paying for this ad.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Dog Lost.

Strayed or stolen from my home
on North Third street on Tuesday
morning, May 18th, one black Shep-
herd puppy, with white spot Finder
will return and be rewarded.
5-15-1w Mrs. w. j. Mcclure
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Mr. d. P. Tunnell, accompanied by
his little grandson, David Leech, vis-
tied this city last Friday and paid
this Office pleasant call.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

The Dispatch covers Northeast Mis-
sissippi and Northwest Alabama, the
territory tributary to Columbus, like
the dew.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

You can learn to skate every morn
ing and every afternoon at the Gem
Rink, where there is skilled In
structor, for the sum of fifteen cents.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Fashions Decree.

Tan Oxfords for ladies - three
& Brother. 5-15-4t
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Printer Wanted.

We have position for an assistant
job and ad man. Position permanent
and good wages. For further infor-
nation address this Office.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Boiler and Engine for Sale.
A 12-horse power engine and boil
er for sale. Apply to 1403 Third
avenue north. 4-2S-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Weekly: Mailed Every Thursday.
Circulates in Northeast Mississippi
and Northwest Alabama.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
County Offices.

For State Senator:
MALCOLM A. FRANKLIN.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
Su description Rates !:

SemiWeekly, by Carrier. S2.0O Per
Annum, Payable Quarterly.
Weekly, by Mail, S1.00 Per Annum,
Payable in Advance.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Subscribe for The Dispatch.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

For Governor:
CHARLES SCOTT,
of Bolivar.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH.
Edited, Owned and Managed by
PERCY w. MAER.

Semi i-Weekly: Sunday and Wednes-
day Mornings.
Delivered by Carried to People of
Columbus and Vicinity.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23

Home of Publication:
Dispatch Building, Main Street,
Columbus, Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-05-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For United States Senator:
JAMES K. VARDAMAN,
OF Lef1ore.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-24

The gray bug that infests squash
vines is a tough customer. Poison does
not always kill him, because he does
not eat the leaves, but thrusts his beak
through the outer covering to suck the
Juice, and doe not get much Of the
poison. In a series of experiments in
the methods of preventing the attacks
Of the squash vine borer The ~preventives
employed We're paris green at h rate
of half Il t~easpoonful to two gallons,
corn cobs dipped in coal tar, and a ker-
osene emulsion. The application of the
paris green and the kerosene was re-
peated after every hard rain until Sep
tcmber; the cobs were dipped in coal
tar again once in three weeks. All three
OF the applications seemed to be bene-
fetal, with perhaps a little something
In favor Of the corn cobs as being the
cheapest and most convenient. The
odor of the tar has no effect on the in
sects. but seems to repel the moth,
causing her to lay her eggs elsewhere.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-24
Points for Wool Growers.

Buyers, when taking up wool for the
mills, invariably reject all f1eeces tied
with sisal, binder or other injurious
Irvine: these feeces can be sold only
at a discount. Mill men say that it is
impossible to turn out perfect cloth
from this sisal-tied wool, owing to the
fact that the strands from the Irvine
that work into the wool do not take
the dye, and otherwise aus defects
In the finished product. Growers and
those preparing wool for market should
keep this Important feature in mind,
namely, that to realize h highest
price and to facilitate the sale of the
wool the feeces should be tied with
regular wool twine. IL pays.
Imports of foreign raw wool into the
United States during the month of Feb
ruary amounted to 22,393,31S pounds,
against 26,O96,3OO pounds in the same
month last year. and 29,003,21O pounds
In 1905: total imports for past eight
months ended with February were H.
722,S73 pounds. against 1921, O96
pounds in 19o5-06, 13S,416,117 in
| t9O4-05.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-24

There is now in course of arrange
ment in the central hall Of the Nat
ural History Museum at South Ken
sington, says the London Daily Graz
phic, a most interesting exhibition H.
Illustrating some of the principal feat
ures OF the fishery investigation work
of the Marine Biological Association,
toward the support of which the chan
cellor Of the eXcheQuer was recently
asked to increase the government grant.
Specimens Of pollack are on view show
ing the annual growth rate in the Eng
Iish channel, which varies from lI2
to "a inches at the s Of ) to 4
months to 21h inches at the end Of
the sixth summer A series OF scales
taken from the same fish at various
periods are also exhibited In iuustra-
ton OF another method of determining
the age of fish. In like i num-
Der Of plaice taken from the bays and
estuarles on the east coas OF Eng
land, the English channel and the
southern part Of the North Sea are
on exhibition, an examination showing
that for the first three years the growth
rate Of both males and females Is
practically identical, and that after
that period the growth of the males
is slower than that Of the females, a
circumstance which Is associated with
the earlier maturity Of the male.