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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08
SENATOR MALCOLM
FRANKLIN MAKES
ELOQUENT ADDRESS
LAYING OF CORNER STONE AT MISSISSIPPPS
GREATEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

b."
.# University Of Mississippi,
which Has turned out some of
fHs most notable and prominent
citizen af the United States.
..rr the past few years many
"# varied improvements have
.rr made there but none more
needed than the new dormitory,
..e cornerstone of which was
# .a-r Friday with imposing
ceremonies by the Masonic Grand
IeIraoE the State.
H.n Malcolm Franklin Of this
..a was the orator Of the occa-
nd well did he accredit
himself as may be Judged from
... following synopsis on his adj
Chancellor Eincaunon. Gentle
H.H of the Faculty, My Breth-
rr rf tre Grand Lodge, My
Fellow Mississippians:
"a. with pleasure that / stand
uncovered aud make humble
..area t0the great Unive, sity
~. mE native State. and while l
@ tHa almost conservation of
@ d.r imposed on me, in
..rsress and iu truth ! make
@ simple statement to you.
m nnt here because / am a
Ser af amy note on an orator
.. ans ren1Wn. ] am here be
#a # fee i1 he affectionate
friendship uf the greatest chan
...Hr th.s great University has
Hr bad From the quiet du-
... .fa simple life he has called
ma here and BE- was a privilege
BE me ta answer that call and
... Us best ] can in the exercises
.f lHis day
i Iea. for this University a deep
..a abiding veneration; 1 love it
..r rhe glorious names it has Civ
.l tha past history of my native
tate D look back upon its long
Ufa and an along that highway
appear men knightly in their
lag j look and the whole past
ab'aze with glory, and moon
rd sun dazzle my vision.
From every department of life
comes by as today in long pro-
.ession the graduates Of this
college We see them healing
1e heroic battalion in gray,
walking through the red he'll of
battle. sustained by a courage
and "a faith unfaltering and con-
art to the end. We catch the
echo of their voice i'm the forum
pleading eloquently for the
rights and liberties of our brave
tlt conquered people. Whether
wearing the martial cloak or the
senatorial toga. the alumni of
this school have won signal and
enduring victories. From the
classic shade of these grounds
they gained a wisdom which
made them kingly among men.
Here walked him who was the
robiest Roman Of them all. In
intellect "a giant, i'm tenderness
and chivalry a Cavalier Bayard.
When the South was sore beset,
It was he who was to his stricken
people "a pillar of fire by night
and q pillar of cloud by day; it
was he who rolled away the rock
from the tomb of his peoples
hopes and commanded Mississip-
pt TO come forth. like a giant re-
freshed by slumber, and take
her rightful place in the sister
hood of our reunited country
our great. our deathless Lamar.
Above the exciten ent Of these
great exercises. / catch the shad-
owy form Of that soldier chan
cellor who has so lately entered
silently into that low green
tent whose curtains never out
ward swing" Just a few days
ago the pale sergeant of the
evening relief summoned him
away-a man who gave deeper
meaning to courage in war and
q loftier significance to citizen
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08
For Sale

All my household furniture for
sale. Apply to w. A. Campbell,
206, North. 9Th street. ct
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08
Notice To All.

Owners of automobiles, / have
in stock at 10 North Market
street, battries made specially
for automobiles.
D. A. Hunt,
Electrical Contractor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08

ManZan Pile Remedy comes ready TO
use with nozzle attached. Soothes,
heals, reduces itching and inflamma-
ton. An operation for piles will not be
necessary if you use ManZan. Price soc.
Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold
by J. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08
HONOR ROLL.

Following is the honor roll o1
the Barrow Memorial school.
First grade-Fenton Cline,
Davis Coward, Frank Davis,
Joseph Hoffman, John Jacob,
William Lotion, Earl Speer, John
Grider, John Thomas Thornley,,
Louise Curry, Leila May Smith,
Ruth McCreevy, Emma Kline,
and Gladys Elder.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08

OoIumDuSs NIIss.1 nov 2 I5Uo.
The report of the Street Com
Commissioner, Chief of Police
and Engineer of the water works
were read and ordered filed.
A petition from the officers of
the Civic League of Franklin
Academy and the Barrow Mem
orial School, asking that the
council appropriate $25. 90, to-
wards buying benches and seats
to be used on the grounds at the
above named schools, was read
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
not only heals irritation and allays in
flammation, thereby stopping the
cough, but it moves the bowels gently
and in that way drives the coli from
the system. Contains no opiates. 1t
is pleasant to take, and children es-
peciaiv like the taste, so nearly like
maple sugar. Sold by L. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08

The treasurer's report for the
month of October. 1908, was
read and ordered spread on the
minutes as follows
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08

Respectfully submitted,
/. H. SYKES,
Sec'y-Treas-
Columbus, Miss, Nov. 2, 1908.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08
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WATER AND SEWERAGE
ACCOUNT
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-08

GENERAL ACCOUNT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-03

looking for a father"
oh. no. She doesn't know / m looking for any
body. It's my idea"
II see. said Mr.. Gregg. slowly. And you didn't
think she needed to know about IT,"
Why no. said Roy, surprised. You see,
you're to be my father, not hers"
That's 20; didn't think Of that" observed
Mr.. Gregg. But she might want to have something
to say about it, even then. Don't you think so?"
But she'd like you, I'm sure
Mr.. Gregg bowed profoundly at the compli-
ment.
so guess it's all settled isn't it?" added Roy
comfortably.
. The gentleman on the bench laughed oddly
this thing right away. Well get acquainted first.
You sit down here and tell me all about yourself,
and then we'll go and look at the snakes
Roy accepted the invitation hastily and he
condensed information about himself into the
briefest possible form, for he wanted to the
shakes very much. but had dsinclination to
visit the reptile-house alone. Some of the snakes
we're very large and it seemed II it must be
easy for them to break through the glass, in which
event it would be highly necessary to have pres
ent father who might slay them. Having rap
idly sketched himself he slid off the bench and n
nounced that he ready to be taken to the
place of thrills.
1t seemed that Mr.. Gregg had vast information
concerning snakes He had even seen them in
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park, where there was museum and lake, and
an aquarium and great cages full of BIRDS all Of
which had to be explained. And no one, not even
his mother, could have explained them so we'll
Mr.. Gregg These things important that
Roy permitted week to eapse before he returned
to the basic matter OF their acquaintance. Then,
sure beyond peradventurc Of his own mind, he
asked:
Il suppose you have decided about being my
father, haven't you?
Mr.. Gregg shook his head seriously.
IL think we ought to wait till we're old
friends" he said
but aren't WEI" asked Roy.
mot old ones exactly.
"Well we're friends anyhow
"Oh, sure, said Mr. Gregg heartily. Bully
good ones"
One memorable Sunday afternoon it almost
slipped from him. when he walked with his mother
on the avenue for they passed Mr.. Gregg himself.
and he gave Roy friendly nod and a smile and
bowed.
ton.
"Mr. Gregg, mother
And who is Mr.. Gregg
It was critical moment and Roy hesitated He
would have to tell part of it. anyhow, but because
OF the indecision OF Mr.. Gregg, it seemed unneces-
Hes gentleman l know in the park.
Mrs Clifton was surprised and somewhat per-
turbed and was so persistent for information that
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state OF Witness, which was wonderful thing
and powerful endorsement Of his parental claims
When Roy discovered, to his displeasure, that 1t
was time for him to run home there was SO much
left untold concerning serpents that an appoint
ment for the very next afternoon was Imperative
you will be sitting on the same bench. sup
pose" said Roy
I'm the very same place" said Mr.. Gregg, laugh
Ing
III be there" said Roy, extending his hand
with a frank movement. Il like you all right"
Thank you said Mr. Gregg and he stood with
puzzled expression on his face he watched the
small hgure disappear around bend in the path.
Roy ran most Of the way home. for he felt that
his mother might worry at his long absence. He
hoped as he entered the house that he betrayed
matter was to be secret. Mr.. Gregg had an
nounced no decision, and until he did it would not
be worth while to say anything about it. There
was too dark possibility that he might not
cepet although Roy dismissal that from his mind
confidently.
He was first at the bench the following after
noon, and waited impatently for the arrival Of the
father-elect. But it worth all the delay when
Mr.. Gregg did arrive, for 1t was long afternoon
OF snakes and condolences, and 1t promoted ac-
quaintance to the point where Roy thought it
all. He overcame that temptation on his return
however, for Mr. Gregg had registered no accept
ance Of the post offered to him. In fact there
had been discussion of the subject that day
After that there were many afternoons In the
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her reluctantly told the story Of his discovery OF
a new ACQUAINTANCE. 1t did seem strange and dis
tant for Roy to speak OF Mr.. Gregg as an &C
laton that hung upon his lips. Mrs. Clifton was
doubtful Of the wisdom Of park friendships 1t
appeared. but Roy made gallant showing for Mr..
Gregg and succeeded in averting a decision which
might have terminated the negotiations for par
emit
Roy was little surprised the following day
when Mr. Gregg made no reference to the en-
counter the avenue, and he finally mentioned
the matter himself.
THAT my mother, yesterday" ne said.
There was a little note of pride in his voice.
Yes knew that" said Mr.. Gregg.
Did you like her?'
yes / liked her. for Mr., Gregg found that the
question required direct answer
Il thought you would" said Roy" She's pretty
isn't she?"
VERY pretty" said Mr.. Gregg gravely.
Roy nodded his head with satisfaction, and
jumped to another topic, inasmuch the last word
had been spoken concerning his mother.
The fact that Mrs. Clifton know Of her
sons friend in the park was regarded by Roy
an incentive to hasten the affair. She made daily
inquiries concerning his afternoon doings, supple
mented with motherly cautions and advice. 1t
was hard not to tell the great secret But Mr.
Gregg had been unaccountably long In arriving at
a defnate state of mind 1t was advisable to press
for an answer although II seemed to Roy that It
could be little more than mere formality.
why can't we just 60 on being friends?" equiv
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ROYS DISCRETION q RyEIRA1H

returning He did not what his mother had to
do with the matter at all.
Your to be my father he said, stoutly you're
not hers"
That's So said Mr.. Gregg in the tone of
man who had suddenly awakened to obvious fact.
II hadn't thought of that Well, now, how Will this
do? will tell to you personally snake story
every time come. 1t will be your story ana your
mother can listen to it II she wants to-
We'll, guess that will be all right" said Roy.
Shed probably like to hear it, anyhow. She doesn't
know much about snakes
Mr.. Greggs cTbsequent enlightenment Of the
Clifton household on reptilian subjects
perence which always left him with vague feel
ing of doubt. Roy the same rapt auditor Of
the park. but his mother was somewhat embar-
RAISING factor The story teller would occasional
~ find in her eyes furtive expression that sug-
gested mild amusement. ana now and then smile
would Turk on her lips. She very good lis
tener, but somehow she listened differently.
humid August and 1t bore Mrs Clifton
and her son away to the mountains, with the secret
still untold Sometimes it fairly cried out to Roy
for release, but he managed to conquer it, although
they had herculean struggles with each other. For
Mr.. Gregg had been unaccountaby deaf to all
pleadings, and he had rights in the matter that
could not we'll be ignored.
1t long month to the lonely haunter Of
the park He missed the rousing Hello" that
used to to him every afternoon. There no
,nno- .oor,oa ., ~ ,r,, ioi,,, o,n,nto,sh, g. -,
things about him. And he knew very we'll that
he getting rusty stroes
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early September day, when shout brought
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What? She never said word about the snake,
AFTER all the stories told ABOUT them: said Mr..
Gregg in panied tone
on, didn't mean told her about the snake
explained Roy
NO? remarked Mr.. Gregg puzzled What
About you going to be my father, said Roy
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The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

The Rev. Frederick 7. Bennett,
of Prescott will hold services
morning and evening in St. PauPs
Episcopal Church, Sunday May
oath. Morning service at 11:0O
a. M, evening service at S:O0p. m.
All are invited to attend.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

The dinner to be given by the
ladies of the Catholic church on
next Monday the 25th, election
day, will take place in the Downs
building in the rooms formerly
occupied by the Marley market.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Clarence ]. Doyle, chief clerk in
the Trainmasters office, was call
ed to Albuquerque Sunday in
connection with the investiga-
ton held to ascertain the cause
of the wreck last Saturday even
ing at Sandia.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Duving the absence of Dispatch
er M. L. Vaughan, he having
been granted two weeks leave of
absence, A. r. Woods is working
the first trick on the west end,
while !. l.. Code holds down
third trick.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

5 Rev. Robert E. Wright, pastor
of the Methodist church, left for
Phoenix Tuesday evening expect
ing to be absent until Saturday
on a matter of business.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Mrs. A. J. Clark and son, wife
of conductor Clark of the second
district, left Sunday evening for
London, Ont, where they will
remain during the summer visit
ing with relatives and friends,
that being Mrs. Clark's former
home.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

DR.. H. Lee Chilson left for the
upper country Monday. He was
accompanied by ]. E. Miller, of
the Albuquerque Winslow pas
senger run. They go on business
connected with the proposed
railroad.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Conductor ]. L. Service who
has been on the Seligman-W Will
liams local for the past few weeks,
has returned to W1nslow and
will again take his place in the
chain-gang, Frank ]. Thomas,
conductor on the local run hav-
ing returned to work.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

!. Edward Ward, candidate for
Town Clerk at the approaching
election, who has been a patient
at the Lehman hospital for three
weeks past, having undergone a
slight operation, is again able to
be around and make a lively
campaign for the Office.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

F. B. Hawk, representing the
Phoenix magazine named the
Call Of the Desert" has been
here this week taking subscribers
for the same.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Judge c. L. Finn and wife left
Tuesday evening for Trinidad,
Colo, where they were called on
account of the death Of Mrs.
Films brOther-in-laW.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

On account of reducing the
number of operators employed
by the Santa Fe at their Cham
bers, Ariz., station Miss Addie
Sykes has been transferred to a
like position at Fairview, on the
third district.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

r. T. O'Rourke, for some time
past agent for the Santa Fecom-
pany at Seligman has been trans
ferred to Winslow during the
absence of Mr.. Holmes. G. W.
Langworthy who has been night
yard master at Gallup succeeds
to the agency at Seligman.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Miss Lillian Tibbitts of Nava-
10 and T. A. Cline of Wingate,
Santa Fe apprentice operators,
are now working at Thoreau re-
lieving operators Ward and Her
rell, the latter being away on a
short leave of absence.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

.. S. Lodge is the latest addi-
tion to the Santa Fe telegraph
office at this point he having
been transferred here from La
Junta, Colo, where he has been
employed for some time past. Mr..
Lodge is accompanied here by
his wife.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Rev Father Connolly returned
to Winslow Tuesday after an
absence of about four weeks dur
ing which time he has visited
various points between here and
Needles in connection with his
church work.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Engineer E. c. Yaeger, wife
and family were passengers on
No. s Wednesday morning taking
a trip to the old home in Missouri
where they expect to spend the
next two months.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

Films brother-in-law.
F. w. Nelson, the banker and
telephone magnate of St. Johns
and Winslow, left for Albuquer-
que Wednesday evening on a
short business tri p.
To-day will be big day at
Chambres, when Navajo Indians
from all over the reservation will
assemble to participate in a
chicken-pull.
BORN-To the wife of conduc-
tor J. F. Smallwood, on Monday.
May 18th, a daughter. Mother
and child reported as getting
along nicely.
Harry c. Vaughan. employed
by the Santa re as an operator
at HOlbrook, was in town Sun
day visiting with his parents.
r. c. Saunders, electrical in
spector for the Santa Fe spent
Thursday in Winslow going from
here to Needless
U Z. Rand, accompanied by his
daughter Nellie, left for Los An
geles last Sunday evening where
they will visit with friends.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are small, safe, sure and gentle
little pills
Sold by Winslow Drug Store.
A. E. Gillard, Prop.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

On account of a bridge being
burned out on the first district
of the New Mexico division early
Tuesday morning, all Santa Fe
trains have been somewhat de-
layed since that time, the pas
senger trains of yesterday and
to-day arriving here several
hours late while freight trains
are so badly delayed that none
are expected to arrive from the
east before Sunday morning.
The Winslow mail., 1908-05-23

B. L. Holmes, Santa Fe agent
at this point, has secured leave
of absence for ninety days and
will devote the time to his min
ing interests in the Parker dis
trict. Mr.. Holmes is very favor
ably impressed with the showing
made on his claims up to this
time and feels confident that he
has struck paying proposition.
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-23
STARTLING FACTS
ABOUT BASEBALL

of 636,O96, while st. Louis was sec
ond, with the grand total of 61S,947.
this being the greatest season the
Browns ever had.
The Athletics figures show "a, ,4O2
more than the Tii.::.es, but the Ath-
letics had eight more playing days
than the Phillies. The Phillies show
ed a gain of 79,44l, while the Ath-
letics showed decrease of 17O,519.
Every National league club increased
it's figures over 1907. while five Am
erican teams showed increases. Bos-
ton. St. Louis, Cleveland. Washington
and Detroit; Chicago, Athletics and
New York falling off. The great
races of the two leagues were largely
responsible for the increased figures.
The Chicago Nationals proved to be
the best drawing team on the road,
making an average of S,437. The
New York Giants were not far be-
hind. though. when they averaged
S,193. Detroit was the best road
team in the American league, with
an average of .S47 to a game. Cleve-
land was second. with an average of
.063. The combined attendance in
Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Phila-
delphia and Washington was better
than the combined figures of Chicago,
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-23

The greatest baseball season in the
history of the major leagues has just
closed, 7,246,354 persons witnessing
the combined games of the National
and American leagues. These fig
ures are computed after careful COM
pilation, and secured from each in
dividual city. For the first time since
1901, the first year of the invasion
of the east by the American league.
the Nationals outdrew their rivals.
The grand total of the National leag-
ue was 3.634.9SS, while the Am
erican drew 3,634.366, showing 23,-
622 difference in the Nationals
favor. In 1907, the American league
outdrew the National by 66,971
which shows an increase for the old
league of S97.195. The American
league showed an increase of 212, COZ
over 1907. New York was the Ma
tional's bright spot, and careful esti-
mates place the figures at 10000.
an average of 1900 per game, or
one-fourth of the total of the league.
Chicago was second. with 665,325, an
average of 9.504 to a game: Phila-
delphia being third, with total of
100000.
The Chicago White SoX led the
American league, with grand total
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-23

st. Louis, Detroit, Cincinnati, Cleve-
land and Pittsburg.
The western clubs of the American
league drew 2,113, 504 to the eastern
clIies' total of 1,497,So2, while the
eastern cities of the National league
drew 1,S6O,020 to the western cities
total of 1,774.96S. The large Sun
day attendance increases the western
figures at least one-thIrd.
The largest crowd at a single game
was at the folo grounds, New York,
on October s, when the Cubs and
Giants met, not single estimate
falling below $4,000
The daily sentinel., 1908-10-23
HE TELLS
OF SHOWS

Whitewater. Colo,
October %. 1908.
Editor Daily Sentinel.
Dear Sir.-I noticed in your issue
of October 81 an account of the eX-
periences of B. F. Jay in escaping
from my camp in the mountains.
| think your reporter has mis-
quoted Mr.. Jay in some of the par
ticulars.
The time occupied by Mr.. Jay in
reaching the saw mill site could not
have been more than hours, as I
was informed that he arrived at 2
pm. He left Sunday. and not Fri
day. John Lowe and myself broke
mile and a quarter of the worst
part of the trail before Mr.. jay
started. All the horses had grain
besides the one bale of hay; and. in
stead of only making > miles from
the mill the next day, all of the
party except Mr.. Jay twho stopped
at John Lowrey's) either reached
Whitewater or their lomes on Or
chard mesa the day they left the
saw mill site.
Men have gone back to the hills
for the ladies and to get the live
stock, and | am satisfied that they
will be entirely successful.
The men at my camp are very
comfortably situated and will event
ually be brought out.
Sorry to have an erroneous and
exaggerated account of our troubles
(Which are bad enough) published.
Yours truly,
ALDEN LEONARD.