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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

Columbus and GuIfport played a
double-header Friday afternoon, and
the locals were victorious in both
games, having won the first by a
score of twelve to four, while the
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

second contest resulted in score OF
six to three in their favor. Wheeler
pitched the first game for the Dis
coverers, and not only twirled bril-
liantly, but got in some good stick
work. having raped out three
Dagger. Gulfport worked three pitch
ers, Lively, Ryan and Bryant having
been called upon by Manager Gillzs
in his frantic effort to stop the run
getting on the part of the locals. The
Columbians had batting streak,
however, and twelve of them made
circuit of the bases ere the game
ended.
In the second game. which consist
ed of seven innings, May was in the
local rifle pit. and acquitted himself
most creditably, having pitched an
uphill game. which he finally won.
The visitors made their three runs
in the third inning, up TO which time
not a single Columbian had crossed
home plate. But the DISCOVERIES
soon got in the game, having made
one run in the fourth, three in the
fifth and two in the sixth. May re-
ceived clock work support in the
field. not a single error having been
credited to the locals
Columbus made it four straights
from GulfDort yesterday afternoon,
having won a ten inning game by a
score of three to two. Pete Cox
pitched for the locals, while Lively
did the twirling for the Sailors.
The Columbus baseball team is inn
proving, having won five out of the
eight games which were played here
against Meridian and Gulfport last
week. The locals will remain at
home all next week, playing Mobile
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and
their long stay here with
a series of three games against Vicks-
burg on Thursday, Friday and Satur
day. The Vicksburg series will be
interesting, as it will in
troduce to local fans Rabbit Plass, |
the fast Southern League short stop, /
who was with Memphis for quite a
long time and who recently Joined
hustling pennant chas
ers. The Columbians viii leave here
next Saturday night for Vicksburg, T
and after a two weeks trip on the
road viii return home September 3rd
and remain until September 18th,
playing two games each with Merid
ian, Jackson, Vicksburg, Gulfport and
Mobile in the order named These !
viii be the last games played here,
the locals playing in Vieksburg on
September 18th and 10th, and going
thence to Jackson, where they close /
the season.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

A petition signed by the policemen
of the city asking for an increase in
salary OF $1,000 per month was read,
and on motion of Councilman Weav-
re. seconded by Councilman McClan-
ahan, owing TO the absence OF some
of the Council. action was deferred
until next meeting
a petition from Chief Lang of the
Fire Department, requesting the
Council to increase his force by one
man, was read. Councilman Weaver,
of the Fire Committee, stated that in
his opinion another man was needed
at the Fire Department, and on mo-
ton OF Councilman Moore, seconded
by Councilman McClanahan, the fol-
lowing order prevailed:
That one more fireman be added
to the force at once, and the chief
be instructed to select a suitable man
subject Of course to the approval OF
the Fire Committee, and that the
salary of the man added is fixed the
same. as the other firemen are paid
Councilman Walker, of the School
Committee. reported that his commit
tee advised laying the following
walks at the new School at once:
Entrance walks to the east, south
and west doors, as well as walks con
Meeting the east and west entrance
walks with the south entrance walk.
Weaver by Moore: That the mat
ter of laying walks at the new school
house be referred to the School Com
mittee and Mayor, with power to act.
So ordered
The Mayor reported. on behalf Of
the Street Committee, that upon fur
ther examination he found the gravel
bed as offered by Mr.. Sherrod to con-
tain more gravel and clay than was
first thought, and recommended the
purchase of this property at and for
the sum of $500; whereupon Coun-
Gilman Moore. duly seconded by
Councilman Weaver. offered the fol-
lowing motion:
That the city purchase the gravel
bed from Mr.. sherrod. and upon deed
being made by Mr., SherFod to the
city, that the Treasurer is authorized
to draw his check as Treasurer of
the city in favor of Mr.. sherrod in
the sum of $4,000" So ordered.
The Street Committee reported
that they had made satisfactory ar
rangements for dumping the garbage
of the city, and that the Street Com
missioner had been duly notified.
Weaver by Moore Ordered that
a cement bridge be built at the in
tersection of Third avenue and Fif-
teenth street North. and that the bid
of l. J. Kelly to build same at and
for the sum Of % cents per cubic
foot be accepted.
McC1anahan by Moore: That the
matter Of relieving the situation as
to sewer for block 10, south of Main
street, as we'll as adequate sewer con
nection for the new school. be refer
red to the Street Committee with
power to act So ordered.
The Council adjourned to meet To-
morrow evening, August 7, 1907.
Attest: l. H. Sykes, Secretary.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

Total. S,569.12
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

The above amount has been paid
the Treasurer. and I hold his receipt
for same. N. c. Vandiver, Marshal.
August 1. 1907"
Mr. c. F. sherrod was before the
Council and reported the sewer con
necuon of the Quinn House in a very
dangerous condition. and made re-
quest that the Council look into the
matter at once and afford the needed
relief
The report of the Engineer of the
Water Works and that of the Street
Commissioner We're read and ordered
filed, and the recommendation of the
Street Commissioner, that the city
have built concrete bridges at the
intersection of Second and Third
avenues and Fifteenth street North,
was deferred for the present.
A petition signed by sundry resi-
dents Of Ward 3, asking for an arc
light at the intersection of Second
avenue and Ninth street South, was
read, and on motion of Councilman
Weaver, seconded by Councilman
Walker, same was ordered filed, and
that when the city is in position to
furnish additional lights the petition
would be recalled. So ordered.
The Treasurer's financial report
for July TO August /, 1907, was
read, ordered spread the min
utes, and is as follo>
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

Division Headquarters, NJ. \. G.,
August 18th, 1907.
To Hon. E. S. Donnell, Mayor City of
Columbus, Miss:
sir-on behalf Of the Mississippi
National Guard, and expressing the
sentiment OF officers and men, I want
to thank you and the citizens of the
splendid city of Columbus for their
efforts to make the present encamp-
ment a success. The preparations
made before our coming, the royal
welcome accorded us, and the more
than royal treatment received from
your excellent citizenship, will al
ways live in the hearts of the guards
men and officers as a sweet and ten
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22
STRIKE A
WINNING STREAK
THE DISCOVERIES BROKE EVEN
WITH MERIDIAN IN 4 Sc
RIES OF FOUR GAMES
ON HOME GROUNDS.
The Locals Also Took Four Straights
From GuIfport-The Locals
Will be at Home During
the Coming Week.

The Meridian series closed with a
double-header Wednesday afternoon,
and honors We're evenly divided, Co
lumbus having won the first game by
a score of five to two, while Meridian
took the second with one-nothing
score. The event was in some re-
spects remarkable, as only two pitch
ers worked during the afternoon,
Sample having pitched both games
for Meridian, while Wheeler perform
ed a similar stunt for Columbus.
Both men were in good form and
both worked effectively. The two
: mes netted a total OF eight runs,
five of which We're made by Columbus
and three by Meridian. The second
game consisted of only seven innings,
and neither side scored until the final
round, when an error- on the part of
a local fielder permitted Meridian to
secure. one run.
Gulfport opened here Thursday af-
ternoon, and Columbus won the open
ing game by a two nothing score.
Bishop was on the local firing line,
and clipped the wings of the Sea
Gulls" in the first inning. He allow
ed but four scattered hits, and during
the entire contest not a single Wis
itor got beyond second base. He re
ceived admirable support in the field,
Marshall having made "a sensational
catch which brought the spectators
to their feet, and Huber, as usual,
having turned number of pretty
plays.
Columbus made her two runs in
the sixth, when Bishop and May hit
safe and Marshall raped out a two
bagger. scoring them both.
Ryan was in the box for Gulfport,
and not only pitched good ball, but
received splendid support in the field.
The locals outhit the visitors. how
ever, and won the game by their su
perior stick work.
Columbus and GuIfport played a
double-header Friday afternoon, and
the locals were victorious in both
games having won tha first by
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22
The First Cotton BOIL.

The first open cotton boil of the
season reached this Office last week.
It was plueked Monday, and came
from the plantation of Mr.. James G..
Woods. about seven miles east of
this city.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22

Regular night session at the Gaiety
Rollaway Rink Tuesday night, clos
Ing session Friday night.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1905-1908, 1907-08-22
CITY PURCHASES
NEW GRAVEL PIT
THE CITY COUNCIL DECIDED AT
RECENT MEETING TO PUR-
CHASE 4 GRAVEL PIT
FROM LOCAL MAN.
The Pit Cost Five Hundred Dollars;
Fire Department Increased by
Addition OF One New Man
TO the Present Force.
City Hall, Columbus, Miss,
August 9Th, 1907.

August 9Th, 1907.
At a regular meeting of the Coun-
ell held this date there We're present
the Mayor, E. S. DonneIl. and Coun-
cilmen Weaver, Stevens, Walker, Nc
Clanahan, Moore and Gardner.
The minutes of the last meeting
We're read and approved.
The City MarshaI's report of col
lectfons for the month of July was
read and ordered spread on the min
utes, and is as follows
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
DISTRICT COURT.

The jury In the case OF Nick Torres,
charged with cattle stealing, returned
verdict Of guilty. Notice OF a mo-
ton for new trial was given and the
case Is awaiting this motion before
sentence Is passed,
This morning the case OF assault
against AL Pace was tried and given
to the jury about 3 o'clock. After
this case is disposed of Puetz will be
tried for shooting Lindberg at Hes
perus some months ago. There are
several other cases on the criminal
docket which VIII occupy at least the
rest OF the week and 1t will be next
week before the Day cases come up
The jury In the Pace case at $3.50
returned verdict of assault and the
court fined defendant SIS and costs.
The district court rushed through n
lot of business yesterday afternoon.
Il was $3.50 In the afternoon when
the Pace case was disposed of and
after that jury was secured and the
Puetz case presented. LIndberg. the
man who was shot and complaining
witness. swore that the shooting was
accidental ond this made the case
easy for defense and the jury was
no time in rendering verdict of
not guilty of the crime charged.
This morning 1t required several
hours TO secure n jury in the case OF
@. s. Kramer, charged with stealing
hides. AS we go to press the evil
dences is being presented.
Right after convening of court at
noon Torres was sentenced TO not
more than ten years in the reforma-
tory at Buena Vista. He was convict
ed OF cattle stealing Wednesday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
SLUGGED AND ROBBED.

John Wood. night watchmen at the
round house building some time be-
tween l and o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Woods boards at the Southern
and ate supper as usual, and at 0
o'clock went to the hotel as heretofore
for the Midnight lunch for himself and
three other men working around the
yards. AS per usual custom the men
met at l2 and had their midnight
meal. The men then separated and
each returned to work in their several
departments. The men did not hap
pen to meet again until about o'clock
when the boiler washer ran onto
Wood lying near the blacksmith shop
door inside the roundhouse. He tried
to rouse him but falling stopped and
examined his pulse and finding no
action thought he was dead He noti-
fed his fellow workmen and then the
officers. At 4:3O Wood was taken
to Mercy hospital where he remained
unconscious for three hours. He had
been struck on the top of the head
by some wooden instrument. DIR.
Turrill this afternoon reports him get
ting along nicely. Indications are
Wood was dragged along the floor
after being waylaid.
1t was known Wood had money as
about $50 he cashed d. & r G.
check for $3.50 at the corner saloon,
formerly run by Frank Blatnick. This
money was missing. also gold watch
and chain. Wood is about As years
Of age and has been at work In Du.
range yards only few months. His
wife is east. ON visit at the present
time.
Sheriff Clark was not notified OF the
holdup until three or four hours after.
wards when he. with Marshal Wick
line. instituted search for a possible
clue, but up to this afternoon nothing
definite has developed except the
pocketbook was found with nothing In
1t. 1t seems Wood kept his money
In the locker and after being slugged
the robbers secured his keys and OBJ
tanned the money. The watch ant
chair, reported missing, were In an
other part OF the locker and not taken
1t is now given out that this is the
third holdup in the lower part Of towr
Il To-, b. ~
] notification the sheriff's Office has had
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
MEDICINE in ANCIENT Eovpr.]

There Is much evidence In inscrip-
tions and manuscripts that the ancient
Egyptians practiced medicine and sur1
gerry extensively. Probably their prac1
tice was based on little knowledge oq
anatomy. Each physician treated only
one or two diseases. The sick were|
exposed In public places so thad
others who had suffered similarly
might tell them of helpful remedies|
Diseases OF the eye were hest underi
stood and received medical and surj
gical treatment. The most important
medical manuscript found in Egypt ID
the Papyrus Ebers. written 1000 B. C.|
and discovered in Memphis. Disease
according to the Egyptians. was duo
to the anger OF some deity, the result
of the triumph CT evil In its struggle
with good-an idea which Is still ver}
general throughout Africa and Asia
and which at some time has beel
prevalent In modified forms In almos
every race.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25

Owing to the absence OF George
West most OF the time the duty of
looking after the wants Of the Third
ward has devolved almost entirely
upon Alderman Hanno the past two
years. And the voters OF the ward
know that Mr.. Hanno has given them
good service. Again, Mr.. Hanno has
kept his eye on the entire city, de-
voting days when only paid for hours.
In the matter of finances, although \
minority member, about everything
was left to Mr.. Hanno for the coming
year. He made the estimates and dis
cussed them before the council. No
man In the city has the financial con-
dition on his finger tips like Mr.. Han
nc and what Is true regarding finances
Is true regarding the general require
ments. And Mr.. Hanno wants Charley
Nagelin elected to serve with him.
The voters Of the Third ward should
take no chances in electing some one
who will have to be out OF the city
a good part Of the time, and the only
two day-ln-and-day-out residents are
Hanno and NagelIn. 1t is matter
of business, not OF sentiment, Mr..
Voter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
COLORADO NEWS cuLLINos.

Fraud Is charged In Boulder regis
tration, the first time In the history
OF that place.
Governor Buchte has appointed
Speaker Robert G. Breckenridge as a
member of his stan to All the va
canyy caused by the death OF Franklin
j. Hearne. Mr.. Breckenridge will be
an aide de camp with the rank OF
colonel and his appointment will take
effect April 1. along with the other
appointments.
That DIR. Francis Il. Prewitt took Mt
least two hours and sixteen minutes
to perform an operation on Mrs. Ar
thur u. Seymour that ought to have
been performed In less than forty min
utes. and then did not succeed In
finding the appendix which he sought
to remove. was the gist of the testi-
mony brought out by the plaintiffs in
the district court in the casa cf Sey-
mour VS.. Prewitt, charging DIR. Prev
lit with incompetency and malpractice
says Wednesdays Denver Republican.
The defense sought to prove that al.
though the hospital records show the
patient was under the anaesthetic for
the time mentioned that much less
time was taken for the operation 1t
self. But Attorneys Franklin and Bed
row for the plaintiff contended that
the time required for the admins
tration OF and the recovery from the
anaesthetic was so slight as to be
almost lnconslderable. Our former
townsman appears to be having a
strenuous time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.
A job on your hands Ia better than
two In your mind.
II man has a testy temper 1t Is
folly to put 1t to the test.
The big stick is all rlght-if it
doesn't get into wrong hands.
Oyster stews served In some res
taurants prove that the proprietors
belong to a society for the prevention
of cruelty to bivalves.
Consistency is jewel that's miss
ing from the diadem OF many an earth
ly angel.
Don't insist that your children shall
go to church unless you are willing
to set them an example.
Lots of people try to conceal them
selves among the branches of their
family trees.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
AT HER BEST AT FIVE.

Experiments at the Wisconsin sta
ton show that COW is at her best
during her fifth and six years, and
that good dairy COW should not show
any falling of until after ten or twelve
years of age. Young animals need
more nutriment to make butterfat and
supply body tissue than mature cows,
but the quality of their milk is usually
slightly richer than in later years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
AGREEMENT TO LEASE FAIR
GROUNDS.

ihis agreement made by and be
tween the Colorado-New Mexico Fai,
association. party of the first part and
j. W. Morgan. president, and Harry
L. Pearson, secretary of the westerr
slope Racing association, party of the
second part. for and in consideration
OF the sum of one dollar (S1.OO) and
other considerations the party of the
hrst part agree to lease the Colorado
New Mexico association fair grounds
to the said party of the second mart
Tor the term of five t5) days including
June to s.
The said party of the second part
agree to place In the Smelter City
State bank by three (3) O'Clock D..
m. the day prior to the contest the
sum OF money advertised as purses,
premiums or prizes.
The said party of the second part
agree to fulfill each and every item
and event as advertised. The said
party OF the second part agree to al
low the officers of the Colorado-New
Mexico Fair association to investigate
and inspect everything pertaining to
said meeting and to forfeit said
grounds upon demand of party OF the
first part II crooked work is found by
said officers.
The party of the second part agree
that 1t shall use its best efforts and
endeavors to prevent fraud or OF fix
ing of races and that they will conduct
same In straightforward manner and
to respect all state. county and munic-
ipal laws.
The party OF the second part shall
place good and sufficient police pro.
lection during this meeting.
The said party of the second part
shall place the sum of two hundred
dollars ($2000O) in the Smelter City
State bank to be forfeited to party
OF the first part in case OF failure
to pull off the events as advertised
for said meeting.
The party OF the second part agree
to place the buildings and grounds in
proper condition for said meeting and
to deliver same back to party OF the
first part In as good condition as
when entered upon; except for ele-
ments beyond the control of man.
WESTERN SLOPE RACING ASSN.
j. w. Morgan Pres.
Harry L. Pearson, Sec.
CoLoRADo-N. MEX. FAIR ASSN.
A. l.. Nathan. Pres.
w. r. Armstrong, Sec.
We as Individual members of the
Western Slope Racing association
bind ourselves individually and col.
lectively to the fulfillment of the
above contract
j. w. MORGAN.
HARRY l.. PEARSON.
JESSE HALLER.
GRANT CLIFFORD.
This agreement made and entered
into this 21st day of April, A. D. 1907,
by and between the Colorado-New
Mexico Fair association and the West
ern Slope Racing association.
J. w. MORGAN
HARRY L. PEARSON.
A. L. NATHAN.
w. r. ARMSTRONG.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
PEACH BLIGHT ON COAST.

Fruit growers in California are wor-
ried great deal over the appearance
of peach blight that even made some
inroads on the crop last season. From
present Indications the peach crop In
California will be quite light this year.
This blight differs materially from the
pear blight which swept over the fruit
territory some years ago. We have
as yet heard nothing of 1t in Colorado,
and trust that our peach trees will es-
cape its deadly effects. Our growers
should exert the greatest car in lib
eral spraying, as this is the surest pre-
ventive.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-03-25
ESCAPE OF A TRAIN
LOAD OF PASSENGERS AND
CREW ON DENVER & RIO
GRAND TRAIN NEAR ToLTEc
GORGE.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Durango people were greatly agi-
tated this morning on learning that
the passenger train leaving here at
$3.50 yesterday morning had been
wrecked on the east side of Toltec
gorge at point known as Phantom
curve. The first news of the wreck
was received by The Herald about 10
O'Clock last evening when it was
stated that the entire train had gone
over the embankment At that time
no definite news could be obtained
owing to the distance from telegraph
stations and news centers. The morn
ing paper could furnish no definite
news except to say that thirty-five OF
forty passengers were injured but how
badly was not known. All day people
have been calling at The Herald office
or phoning to obtain particulars. The
Herald wired Denver to send partic-
ulars as sent the railroad officials and
1t was with considerable relief the
following dispatch was received this
afternoon: