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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
STATE DEPOSITORIES
IN EVERY COUNTY
Explanatory Letters 10 Be Mailed 10 EVER
Bank Ia Mississippi.

The officials to whom was left
the task of selecting the several
banks that are TO be made State
Depositories, have in course of
preparation circular letter that
will be sent to every bank in the
State, inviting them to bid on
the States money as is required
under the law. This circular
will be accompanied by copy of
the Depositcry law, so that every
banker may post himself and
know exactly what will be re-
qIired of him in case he is one
of the successful bidders.
The idea of the commissioners
Gov. Noel, Treasurer Edw ard
and Attorney General Fletcher
seems tn be that there should be
a depository in every county.
This would facilitate the settle
ment of dues TO the State and
the State to the county as Meth
ing else could. Heretofore and
at present it has been customary
to remit taxes and privileges to
Jackson, through the banks, and
in a few days that same money
may go back to the very county
that sent it in, the sheriff pay
ing the charges of 81. so per
81 900 in every instance. In this
way the county officials have
paid out many thousands of dol
lars, and the banks or the ex-
press companies have made it.
In many Instances the bank or
ders the money shipped from
New Orleans mint, the mint
paying the express charges to
get the money out, and the bank
collecting the charges. On the
return trip the express company
gets the fee for the charges, but
it all comes out of the pocket of
the sheriff or other county Off
cial.
Treasurer Edwards is delight
ed at the prospect of the change
and hopes to make the depository
system of handling the States
money a great success. Under
the law the treasurer cannot de-
mand and collect less than 2 per
cent interest, and in view of the
fact that the savings banks of
the State are paying a per cent
he expects to do better shan 2
per cent. so that in this way the
State stands to make something
and the county officials to save
something in escaping the pay
ment of bank exchange and ex-
press charges. No time has
been set for the Inauguration of
the new system, but it will be
done just as soon as possible. =
Clarion Ledger.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
SENSATIONAL KILLING
AT COLUMBIA
Woman Shoots ORs Of HeT Admirers In
Presencs Of Another.

Columbia, Miss. March 80
Miss Eunice Spencer, twenty
five years of age, accomplished,
but unconventional 10 a degree,
today shot and killed Charles
Wesle5, married man of this
city. When the tragedy occurred
Wesley was in an alteration
with p. F. Combs. another mar
ried man, over a game of cards
in the apartments of Miss Spen-
Ger.
For months past Wesley and
Combs have been laying siege
for the affections of Miss Spen-
Ger. They have called on her
night after night. and while
apparently on very friendly
terms. under the cover there
was a jealousy that could not be
smothered.
1 h e young woman simply
played with them; one moment
favoring one and the next the
other, never making any decided
choice until this afternoon, when
she killed Wesley while defend
ing Combs.
Following their usual course,
the men called on Miss Spencer
this afternoon. Wesley reached
her home first. to be followed
shortly by Combs. They engag-
ed in a game Of cards, the woman
occupying a chair beside the
table, following the course Of
the game. After playing several
hands of sevenup, Combs re-
marked that there was no pleas
ure in playing unless something
was at stake, and jokingly added:
sEvEN-UP GAME STARTS.
Suppose we play five games,
the loser to have Eunice. "
Wesley was agreeable and the
contest, with the queer stake
was started. The first two
games went to Wesley, the
third and fourth to Combs. In
the fifth game Combs needed
but one point to go out. Wesley
had not moved his counters.
Suddenly reaching across the
table, Wesley grabbed Combs
by ihe throat, remarking:
"You played those games
crooked and you'll have to fight"
Combs jumped from his chair
and the men started to wrestle
around the room, with the win
ner of the games getting the
worst of it.
Then it was. according to
Combs. Miss Spencer took a
hand in the fight. The woman
grabbed a gun that was stand
ing in the corner, and raising it
fired at Wesley, The bullet en-
tered his left breast and he fell
to the floor, dying five minutes
after the shot was fired:
TRAGEDY STUNs ACTOR.
Both Miss Spencer and Combs
We're too stunned by the tragedy
to move out of the room. When
neighbors, notified by the shot
that something out of the ordi-
nary had happened, rushed into
the house they found the pair
gazing stupidity at the body.
Miss Spencer was placed under
arrest and taken to the village
lookup. She declares that the
shooting was purely accidental,
asserting that she wished to
make the men stop fighting BY
shooting off the gun.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
LEvEE BOARD
OFFICIAL SHOT
Two Theories are Advanced as to Cause of
Tragsdy---LOxs is In CUSTODY Of Sheriff.

Memphis, Tenn. March 81. -
Percy NJ. Houston. recently
elected secretary and treasurer
of the Yazoo Mississippi levee
board was shot and almost in
stantly killed by j. I. Lowe, a
prominent attorney, on the main
street of Tunica, Miss, shortly
before 6 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. Only one shot was fired,
the ball striking Houston in the
temple and entering his brain,
causing death within fifteen min
utes. The tragedy occurred
in the prese zee of more than
fifty people
Two theories of the shooting
are advanced. One is that the
killing was the outgrowth of a
quarrel growing out of the ele-
ction of ID. A. Scott as presi-
dent and Houston as secretary
treasurer of the levee board and
the investigation into that cleo
ton ordered by Gov. Noel, while
tie other is that the killing was
the result of words beginning in a
joke which ruffled the feelings of
bath men and led to the firing
Of the fatal shot. Lowe is in the
custody of the sheriff awaiting
a hearing April 2. Houston will
be buried at Walden Miss, to-
day,
The killing occurred on the
main street between the Allen
and Owens stores. There were
a number of eye witt nesses.
HAD WORDS SHORTLY BEFORE.
About half hour preceding
the tradgedy some words had
passed between the two men
growing out of the meeting of
Tallahatchie district meeting,
but they separated. Just before
the tragedy they met again, and
Lowe claims he asked Houston
about the foul words Houston
applied to him, and that he de-
mandei a retraction, and that
Houston reached for his weapon,
and he then fired.
Both men were armed. Con-
fiicting statements We're m ade as
to wheather or not Houston drew
his weapon. Lowe asked him If
he had applied a foul name to
him and demanded that he re-
tract the words. This demand,
some of the witnesses state Was
three times before the
shot was fred which ended
Houston life.
w. L BANKSTON's STATEMENT.
w. L. BankSton of Tunica last
night gave the Commercial Ap-
peal the following statement as
to the tragedy
s'Lowe and Houston had been
the best of friends, but it ap-
pears that their spirits had been
ruffled by a joke. Just who
started the Joking is not known,
but when the trouble first arose
Hous ton was heard calling Lowe
vie names. | heard Lowe say
you ought not TO rave talked to
me that way He had hardly
spoken these words when
Houston reached for his pistol
Lowe seeing this reached for his |
own gun and fired before Hous-
ton could get his gun from his
pocket. The ball entered his |
brain, killing him almost install |
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
SLIPPED 4 COG
AND BUSTED"
The Gteat Opera Company D shanded il
YiGkbuTg.

Mr.. James Newly, manager
Of tn Columbus theatre, receiv-
ed a telegram Tuesday night
from The Milano Grand Opera
Co., that the aggregation which
was to have been here last night
dispanded in Vicksburg. The
particulars We're not known.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
RACE SUICIDE

as President Roosevelt calls it is not
nearly the menace to increase in popu-
lation that deaths among infants are.
And eight out of ten of these deaths
are directly or indirectly caused by
bowel troubles. McGee's Baby Elixir
cures diarrhoea, dyse ntery, sour stom-
ach and all infant ailments OF this ma
ture. just the thing for teeth ing
babies. Price % and SOC. Sold by
Lide G. Booth.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Ladies cordially invited to call
and see display of patterns, hats,
and bonnets at Miss Tillie Bal
ley's, Thursday. 511 Main ST.,
next to Columbus Bank.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Be careful about that little cough.
Get something right away; some good
reliable remedy that will move the bow
els. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
acts gently yet promptly on the bowels
and allays inflammation at the same
time. 1t is pleasant TO take and Is es-
pecially recommended for children, as
it tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
Sold by L. E. Mayheld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

81 suffered habitually from consti-
patton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever since. "A E.
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents
Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan' s
and take no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Mr.. George C. Harris will
arrive today from Vanderbilt
University to spend few days
with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Shedd.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Feel languid. we *. rundown?
Headache? Stomach "off''?-Just a
plain case of lazy liver. Burdock Blood
Bitters tones liver and stomach. pro.
notes digestion, purifIes the blood.
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents
Foster MilbuTn Co., Buffalo, N W
York, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name-Doan's
and take no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Kcdol is today the best known and
most reliable remedy for all disorders
of the stomach, such as dyspepsia heart
burn, sour stomach and belching OF gas.
Kodol contains the same juices found
in healthy stomach. KodoI is pleas
ant to ta.ve. 1t is guaranteed to give
relief and is sold here by L. f. May
field
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Mr.. John Riha, of vining, Ia. says
81 have been selling DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills for about year and
they give better satisfaction than any
pill | ever sold. There are dozen peo-
pie here who have used them and they
give perfect satisfaction in every case.
| have used them myself with fine re-
Suits" Sold by L. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Miss Marcia Young, of New
York will give a Dialect Reading
from her works in the College
Chapel April 8, at eight o'clock.
Admission 25 cents.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
GP,RAalc!!es ,Aa!!
Havorinf y.n,u y.
Extracts s:::s S:::: s:::!

are just as they are represented
TO be. If not the cheapest they
are the best, and no puddings,
cakes, creams, or other table deli
cacies, are spoiled by their use.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Mr.. VIM. Fl. Anderson, NJ. D., of
Soda Springs, Ida, says that Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup has relieved
coughs and colds where all other rem
edies failed. It's gentle laxative effects
especially recommend it for children.
1t is pleasant to take. For coughs,
colds, hoarseness whooping cough.
Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold
by j. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

30 Days Trial S1.00 is the offer on
Pineules. Relieve Backache, Weak
Back, Lame Back, Rheumatic pains.
Best on sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
blood. Good for young and old. Sat
isfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Sold by j. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Mrs. c. w. Shedd has many
friends who will be grieved to
learn of her continued illness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas lei ectrIc Oil. Stops the pain
and heals tu. wound All druggists
sell it. For sale by all dealers. Price
80 cents. Foster Miibu,n Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents T the United
States. Remember the name-Doan's
and take other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
To Be Safe

To be safe confne yourself to
the use of such havors as your
experience and judgment tell
you are of the purest quality.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Get DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Ha.
eel Salve-it is healing, soothing and
cooling. 1t is good for piles. Sold by
l.. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

There is value in Kaufman s
mems suits.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Mr.. Joseph Elder, of McCrary
was in the city Wednesday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02
BOTH MEN OF FAMILIES.

Houston is survived by his wife
and three daughters. Lowe is
married and has five children
Lowe is a SON in-law of r. c..
Irwin one of the wealthy and in
fluential citizens of Tunica.
Houstons' BODY will be taken
Walden, Miss, Tuesday and in
tered there.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

iys lily VI OflC 1IuIluTGQ Q6ILa
men saw the shooting, many
planters and prominent citizens
being in attendance at the meet
of the Tallahatchie Drainage
Commission. f"
Rev. S. ]. Meyers, of Tunica,
witnessed the shooting.
Sam Houston, a brother to the
dead man, stated last night that
the two men were good friends
until the levee board election at
which time Lowe. opposed the
election of Scott and Houston as
president and secretary and that
he vas sure that Lowe was inter-
ested in the investigation ordered
by Gov. Noel. He stated further
the shooting was uncalled for
that they had been good friends.
He stated his brohter had dis
claimed using any vile epithets
about Lowe and that Lowe had
asksd Houston to get bis gun and
they would shoot it out.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-02

Jack loft, arrived Monday to
accept a position as manager of
the Columbus Cotton States
League team.
The Press., 1908-11-11
WORTH KNOWING.

To remove Pimples, Black heads, Blotehes and all forms of Skin erup. tions, is, according to a we'll known Physician, a very easy matter; he says that many are afflicted with some one of the above ailments, and are subject to great deal of em- barassment on account of the unsight- ly appearance which they present, and recommends the following simple, harmless and inexpensive treatment. Go to your Druggist and get this prescription filled: Clearola one. half ounce, Ether one ounce, Alcohol seven ounces; mix, shake we'll and apply to the parts affected night and morning, allowing it to remain for at least ten minutes, then wipe of the powder from the skin. Use a soft cloth or sponge in applying the mixture, and in from ten days to two weeks your face will be smooth and clear as a marriage bell. Get tine Pure Clearola, which is only put up in one-half ounce packages. Ask to see it.
The Press., 1908-11-11
txIETY YkANS AGO.
[Items Of local Interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.l
November 14, 1878.

The west parish get.' two represent atives again this year-one democrat and one republican.
 At the annual meeting of Torrent Engine company, held on Monday evening last, the following officers were eleuted: Foreman, Cyrus Ban- ford; 1st assistant, Anthony Adams :; 2d assistant, S s. Farnsworth; 3d as- sistant. Albert Parkess; secretary and treasurer, A. B. Converse; assistant, H.C. Mclaughlin; steward,C. Butter field; assistant, k. s. Staples; exc cutive committee, w. D. Heald, James Mclaughlin, E. R. Fisk, W. A. Oomins. A. Howard; steamer men, Geo. w. Eaton, R. s. Converse, Ohas. Butter1eld, E. R. Fisk, Marshal Bolieau, W. D. Heald. F. E. Webber. John Lilley, suction hosemeR. H. O. Mclaughlin, 0 w. Crane, Andre Cummings, John Hamilton leading hosemen, ". R. Potter, W. E. Butler, R. s. Staples, John Garvie. Geo. Howes, T. Enright, A. F. Crane, Chas. Holbrook, James Wood, Thos. Gordon. John Parks, H. A. Newell; i; bagmen, J. Mclaughlin, W. A. Comins, A. Howard, T. O'Shea.
 Report of the schools in district No l (stafford Hollow during the term ending Nov. Sth: Grammar de. partment, Miss A. F. Adams teacher neither absent nor tardy during tic term, Marc Hatch, Freddie Batchelder, Willie Batchelder, Ida Bell Cady, Mabel Edbon, Lena Glover, Clara Lord, Mary Lord, Rosa St. Mary; per- feet in spelling, 1st class Eddie Pinney, Marc Hatch, Freddie Batch elder, Anna Fiske, Jennie Black, Anne Wightman; 2d class-Ida Bell Cady, Lena Glover, Mabel Edson, Willie Batchelder; those who rank highest in Willie John son, Marc Hatch, Nellie Lavery. Primary department B. Cross. teacher; neither absent or tardy- Nora Squier, Julia Sullivan, Della St. Mary, Bertie Glover, George Lord, Eddie Sullivan, Dannie Sulli- van, Edgar St. Mary, Clarence Orms. by, Willie Abbott; perfect in lessons -Inez Whiting. Rosa Smith, Charlie Pinney; perfect in spelling-Lottie Weston. Rosa Smith, Inez Whiting, Charlie Pinney.
 Born.-In Stafford Springs, 18th, a daughter to Dr. F. l.. Smith.
The Press., 1908-11-11
BLOCkADED.
Every Household in Stafford Springs
 Should Know How to Resist It.

Every Household in Stafford Springs
 Should Know How to Resist It.
 The back aches because the kidneys are blookaded.
 Help the kidneys with their work. The back will ache no more. Lots of proof that Doan's Kidney Pills do this.
 It's the best proof, for it comes from Stafford Spring s.
 Levi D. Gary, living on MS.n street. Stafford Springs, Conn says
 From my experience with Doau' E Kidney Pills cannot praise them too highly. I had suffered from backache and pains through my sides and loins for so long a time that I never ex- pected to be rid of them. Finally procured Doan's Kidney Pills from Eaton's drug store, and the use of one box banished the pains and aches. Doan's Kidney Pills are most re- liable and efficient kidney remedy.''
 For sale by all dealers Price 50 cents Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remem Der the name-Doan' s and take no other
The Press., 1908-11-11
HOW's This |?

We ofTer One Hundred IollaTs Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Ed. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 ears, and believe him pc fectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by this firm.
 WALDIND, KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Rall's Family Ptlls tor constipation.
The Press., 1908-11-11
HEXAMErHYlENETETRAMINE.

The above is the name of German chemical, which is one of the many valu- able ingredients of Foley's Kidney Rene dy. Hexamethylenetet anime is recog- nized by medical text books and authori- ties as uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Rem. edy as soon as you notice any irregulari. ties. and avoid serious malady 4. Ja- cObSen
The Press., 1908-11-11
THE REV. IRL R. HICKS ALMANAC

For 1909, ready Nov. 15. 1908. best ever sent out, beautiful covers in oolors, fine portrait of Prof Hicks in colors, all the old features and several new ones in the book. The best as. tronomical year book and the only one containing the original Hicks Weather Forecasts y By mail 35c, on news stands BOG. One copy free with Word and Works, the best $l Monthly in America. Discounts on almanacs in quantities. Agents wanted Word and Works Pub. Co.,, 22O1 Locust street, St. Louis, Mo. Every person owes it to himself, to his fellows and to Prof. Hicks to possess the Hicks" forecasts, s,-the only reliable.
The Press., 1908-11-11
The Ysu.h,. conpaniep for 1909.

There gre three good reasons why The Youths Companion makes one of the best of gifts for Christmas time, for . birthday. for any occasion when a present is in order.
 It Never Fails te Give Pleasure.
 There is something in every issue of The Companion for every member of the family. The children never pass it by. and the parents are rest less until the children reluctantly put it down to go to bed.
 It is Easy t0 Order by Mail.
 You need not go through the yex ation of Christmas shopping to make s present of The Companion Sit down in the quiet of your own house, and send the subscription. The Com panion will be delivered wherever you say, on Christmas morning.
 It csnes Every Week in the Year.
 Nine out of ten Christmas presents have lost their novelty by New Year The Companion provides a continual pleasure. for it is renewed g times until Christmas comes again. Is there another present equal to it that costs so little-$1 75?
 The new subscriber receives Free the double Holiday Numbers and The ] Companion Calendar for 1909. "In Grandmother s Garden. " lithograph d in 13 colors.
 Full illustrated Announcement of the new volume for 1909 will be sent with sample copies of the paper to any address free.
 THE YOUTHS COMPANION, IA Berkeley Street. Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1908-11-11
Mr. LinceIn's Brevity.

A historian recalls the fact that in MT. Lincoln's speech to the notification committee at Springfield there were 139 words and in his formal letter of acceptance there were 134 words. In his speech of acceptance to the com mittee in Washington in 1864 there are 196 words, and in his letter of accept ance there are POO words. But let us remember that there were no typewrit- CTS in those days. and such a thing as a phonograph had not been dreamed of St Louis Post Dispatch.
The Press., 1908-11-11

Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, plmply complexion, headaches, nausea indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak pale, siekly. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure-restores perfect health
The Press., 1908-11-11
The Naked Truth.

An old fable says that Truth and Falsehood went in bathing together Falsehood came first out of the water and dressed herself in Truths gar ments. Truth, unwilling to put on FalsehoOd's clothes, went naked.
The Press., 1908-11-11
WEAK LUNGS

When the lungs are sore and infamed, the germs of pneumonia and consumption find Judgement and multiply Foley's Honey and Tar kills the c ugh germs, cures the most obstinate racking coughs, heals the lungs, and prevents serious re. suits. The genuine is ill the yellow pack age. A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-11-11

If you suffer from constipation and liver trouble Foley's Orino Laxative will cure you permanently by stimulating the di- gestive organs so they will act naturally. Foley's Orino Laxative does not gripe, Is pleasant to take, and you do not have to take laxatives continually after taking Orino. Why continue to be the slave of pills and tabletsg A. Jacobsen.
The Press., 1908-11-11

Lane's Family Medicine cannot save all doctor bills, but can save good share of them One two-shilling package has kept a whole family in good health for a year.
The Press., 1908-11-11
Just a Word to Remind
 You. :: :: .:

We have on hand and ready for you Several Second Carriages. Also Concords, Road Wagons, Two-Seated Blackboard.
 Of course we have new ones, and if you want to trade in your old wagon bring it along.
 Sleighs-Sleighs--3 grades at low prices.
 Have you thought of painting your old sleigh. Now is the time to get it done and be ready for the snow,
 Jobbing in all its branches promptly and we'll done at shops of
 w. A. COMINS co.
The Press., 1908-11-11
rIme te Ra plnlamatIe.

When woman shows you the pie ture of her baby remember that you will get into trouble. nine times out of ten. if you say exactly what you think. -Somerville Journal.
The Press., 1908-11-11

Our strength grows out of our weak nssa- Not until we are pricked and stung and surely shot at awakens the Indignation which arms itself with se- erUk eDrees.-Emerson-