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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
STATE ENCAMPMENT
CONES TO COLUMBUS
Boys Remember Their Last Visit and All
Want To Come Back.

Colonel John p. Mayo has re-
turned from Jackson where a
meeting of the staff officers of
the National Guard was held
Monday afternoon for the pur-
pose of deciding upon a place for
the encamp1 ent this year. Both
Jackson and Vicksbufg had
made strong efforts to secure the
encampment but the facilities
and inducements offered by Co
lumbus and so forcibly present
ed to the officers by Col. Mayo
was more than they could over
come and they unanimously de-
cided on this city.
The encampment will be held
August 4th to 18th and it is ex-
pected that the attendance of
the soldier boys and visitors will
be larger than ever before in the
history of the organization.
The following letter from Gen.
Keesler is self.eXplanatory and
The Commercial assures the
General that, so far as our peo-
pie are concerned, there will be
no cause for regret:
Greenwood, Miss, June 80.
Col. John p. Mayo.
Columbus, Miss.
My Dear Colonel:
| had the pleasure of seeing
the Governor just after leaving
you yesterday. and, as we all
knew, he agreed with me in Sc
Iecting Columbus for this en-
campment. In feet, every Off
Ger consulted preferred Colum-
bus 1t speaks well for the
treatment of last year. ! hope,
and feel sure, we will not have
cause to regret our choice.
With regards to all my friends
| am,
Verv truly your friend,
S. r. KEEsLER.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
WILLIAM BARR'S WILL
FILED FOR PROBATE
Estate Valued at More Than S4,000.000
Mrs. Miller and Her Daughter
Remembered.

The will of the late William
Barr, the St. Louis retail mer-
chant prince. was filed for pro-
bate in New York last Monday.
His estate is worth over $4,000
600 and he made liberal bequests
to many charitable institutions in
St. Louis; also leaving S100, 600
for Washington University ia
that city.
To his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Miller of this city, her daughter
Miss Bessie and his newhew, MIR.
Richard Miller, he left $50, 600,
$4,000, and $50, 00respectively.
If it wonld do any good The
Commercial would like to write
a criticism Of Mr.. Barr's viii,
not about what he left his rela-
tives but about what he did not
leave them, especially one.
AS he is dead and gone and the
Postoffice Department refuses to
guarantee delivery of newspa-
pers to his new abode we will
say nothing and let Gcd and the
people judge.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
ShREWD CITIZEN
CATCHES LIVERYMAN
Claims To Be Detective From Georgia Look
Ing Fer Criminal Believed to Be One
of Safe Blowers al EtheIVlle.

Mr.. Joseph Peacher is adver-
tising for a horse and buggy
hired last Saturday by a man
who claimed to be a detective
from Georgia looking for a GRIM
inal who he said was at work
with contractor Bush on the Alb
erdeen and Tombigbee Valley
Railroad few miles out of the
city.
The last seen of the man he
was near Ethelville, Ala, and it
is generally believed that he is
one of the gang who blew open
and robbed safe there on the
night of the 10Th when a thou
sand or more dollars in silver
were stolen, and that he was go
ing back on this trip to secure
the money which had been hid
den for a more convenient sea-
son."
Mr.. Peacher offers a reward of
$25. 90 for the horse and buggy
and $4,000 for the arrest and
conviction of the man, and since
there is already a reward of $3.50
additional for the safe crackers
it is likely that. with the aid of
Uncle Sam, the guilty parties
will be apprehended.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
@aior Geo. Whitfield.

1t was a source of genuine sOr-
row in Columbus when the news
came announcing the death Of
Major Geo. Whitfield, one of the
Oldest and most highly respected
citizens ee the county who,
eighteen or twenty years ago,
moved to Decatur, Ga. a suburb
of Atlanta. His death occurred
at 4::30 Tuesday afternoon as the
result Of old age; he being 50
years old.
Major Whitfield was the faith
er OF Mr.. Isham Whitfield, a
brother of Messrs Luke and
Anthony Whitfield, an uncle of
Mrs. E. T. Sykes, and Mrs c.
Fl. Ayers. all of this city. He
was a son of Ex-Governor James
Whitfield, of Mississippi, and
was. while a citizen of the state,
we'll known and greatly esteem
ed. He left Columbus about
TWEEN " years ago and went to
Atlanta, where he has sine re-
sided.
His remains are expected to
arrive here over the Southern
Railway at 1896 today and the
funeral will be conducted from
the depot by Rev. w. A. Hew-
lit.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
TRUTHFUL REPORTS.
Columbus Reads Them With uncommon
interest.

4 Columbus citizen tells his expert
ence in the following statement. No
better evidence than this can be had.
The truthful reports of friends and
neighbors is the best proof in the world.
Read and be Convinced.
J. r. Alexander, living at 1903 Fifth
Ave, Columbus, Miss, says: ''The
results derived from the use of Doan's
Kidney Pills in my case, were most
salts ctorY. / was subject to attacks
of kidney complaint for years. At times
I suffered severely from a pain in my
back and was oe ;asionally So lame and
stiff across the loins that could scarce
Iy straighter. Trouble existed with the
kidney secretions that was very annoy
ing and distre sSing and I would often
arise during the night on account Of
the too frequent passages OF toe score
tions- It was finally nE good fortune
to learn Of Doau's Kidney Pills, and /
procured a box at Mayo and Weaver's
store. A few doses sufficed to bring
relief, and after / used Jhe contents OF
the one box my condision was improved
in every way. ] can recommend DOan' s
Kidney Pills as beiug very reliable
kidney remedy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

The front of the City Furni-
ture Company has recently been
remodeled and painted and now
presents an appearance equal to
that of any city. The artistic
painting was do e by Mr.. S. S.
Bryant who has not a superior in
his line anywhere.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

This is what Hon. Jake Moore. State
Warden of Georgia, says of Kodol for
Dyspepsia: "E. G. Dewitt & Co
Chicago, Ill.-Dear Sirs-I have suffer
ed more than twenty years with indi-
gestion. About eighteen months ago
had grown so much worse that could
not digest a crust OF cora bread and
could not retain a tythiug on my stom-
ach. | lost % pounds; in fact | made
up my mind that / could not live but a
short time, when a friend of mine rec
K5doI. I consented to try
it to please him and was better in one
day. | now weigh more than ever did
in my life and am in better health than
for many years. Kodol did it. | keep
a bottle constantly, and write this hop
ing that humanity may be benefited.
Yours very truly, Jake c.. Moore, At
lanta, Aug. 10, 1904" Sold by L E
Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Why do you buy cheap ma
chimes, or from companies you
do not know anything about who
are here a day, gone tomorrow? :?
When You need a machine, buy
a Singer or a Wheeler and Will
son from the oldest most reliable
company in the world, Singer
Stores everywhere.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Mr.. Louis E. Hirshman re-
turned Wednesday morning from
St. Louis, where he has been
buying goods for the summer
trade.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

If you want your machine to
run light, buy your oil from the
Singer Store. Singer oil is best
also for Typewriters and BIZ
cycles. We carry in stock need
les for all makes of machines.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Among the new buildings now
being erected in the city is a two
story brick stable by DR.. John
Oliver. When finished this will
be one of the finest of its kind in
Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Mr.. VIM. II. 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.
It is pleasant to take. For coughs,
colds, hoarseness whooping cough.
Money refunded ii not satisfied. Sold
by J. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Just received, a car load of
Singer. and Wheeler and
Wilson sewing machines. We
sell on easy payments or dis
count for cash. Singer Sewing
Ma 80 - = st., J. w.
Clarke, Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

We buy your old machines in
exchange for new ones at the
Singer Store. 315 Main St., J.
w. Clarke, Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Mr.. Taft is said to be Unitar-
ian We can ntver hope to have
that big navy until we elect a
Baptist. st. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Our readers attention is called
to the new ad. of The Columbus
Clothing Co. advertising their
fine stock of suits.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Have you seen it. Have you
tried it. The Singer 66, most
wonderful machine Of 20th cen
tury, light running and noise
less. For sale at The Sin
ger Store, 315 Main St, J. w.
Clarke Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
pleasant little pills that are easy to
take. Sold by l. Mayfield. =
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is good
for cuts, burns, bruises and scratches.
1t is especially good for piles. Recon-
mended and sold by l. E Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

PinesaIve Carbolized acts like poul-
tice Quick relief for bites and sting of
insects, chapped skin, cuts, burns and
sores. tan and sunburn. "Sold by j. W.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Machines rented by week or
month. at The Singer Store, 315
Main St. Phone 50.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
Photo Post Cards

Special reduction ON post cards.
Six for fifty cents, until July A.
Come now, while they are cheap.
MAYS STUDIO,
st Gamers Old Stand.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02
Starved to De ath

is what could truthfully be said of many
children who die. They have worms,
poor little tnings-they don't know it
and you don't realize it. II your child
is cross, fretful, patsy compleXioned
and loses weight forno apparant reason
give 1t White 8 Cream Vermifuge, you
will be surprised at the results and how
quickly it picks up. Sold by L,ide.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Mrs. l.. Gottschall of Memphis
is visiting her mother Mrs. II.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

We repair and adjust all makes
of Sewing Machines at the Sin
ger Store. 315 Main st. Phone SO.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

6 elk Headache and Biliousness rei-
eyed at once with Rings Little Liver
Pills. A rosy complexion and clear eyes
result from their use. Do not gripe or
sickon. Good for all the family. Sold by
j. W. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

DIR. John Oliver has returned
from business trip to Shannon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-02

Capt. Ira C. Welborn, former
ly commandant Of the A. and VI.
college, spent Monday in the city.
When asked in regard to the re-
cent unpleasantness over there
Capt Welborn had but little to
say except that in making the
charges he had made against
President Hardy he only wanted
an Investigation that his own
record might be s own and that
he might be indicated in the
eyes of the public. He stated
further that he had no desire
whatever to persecute President
Hardy; desiring only that the
truth might be known. Capt.
WeIborn has been assigned to
reg lar duty in the army. but he
is now on his vacation and will
spend most of the time at his old
home near ElilsVllle
We present today the ad. of
H. Hirshman. The business Of
this firm is presided over by
Messrs. Louis and Albert Hirsh-
man, two young men who have
I.oo., ,,oo,,ol - C0T,,,,, Lr,e ord
whose lives are as good as gold
bands and the public may rest
assured that fair treatment will
always be accorded in their place
of business. They arc advertis-
ing a special sale of goods and
we hope our readers will save
money for themselves by making
an inspection, which means pur-
chases.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27

carry such a pan over the hills. such
as are ordinarily used for grape grow
Ing Our illustration shows such a
pan In use
A test OF arsenate OF lead In heavy
Spses was also made at the same
time. A certain portion OF the vine.
yard was sprayed with arsenate, us
ing four pounds to the barrel of wa.
ter. The ordinary prepared paste
was used We started with a well
stirred charge. but owing to the in.
efficiency OF the agitator. the applica.
tion was far stronger at the part iirst
sprayed than when farther along.
AS to the results OF the spray. MIR.
f. " Hayden, In whose vineyard the
test was made. writes in substance.
In the north block where the spray
was strong, the unsprayed rows aver.
aged little more than half as much
as the average OF the two rows that
were sprayed. The beetles had been
at work for week when the spray
was applied No injury to the vines
resulted from the strongest of the
mixture"
This looks very encouraging but
the grower must always keep In mind
that the spraying must be done thor.
oughly. everything must be hit and
all parts of the vine washed with the
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
THE ROSE BEETLE HAS
INVADED VINEYARDS
Pest May Prove a Serious Problem for Grape Growers
Another

Our hereditary enemy, the rose
chafer. or rose beetle has OF late been
making such bold inyasions into the
grape territory that any measures
which promise even partial success
are welcome to the vineyard owners.
The life history of this awkward
creature is known pretty well by
those interested; the eggs are laid
usually in sod land aud in well.
drained sandy sod by preference, Just
such land as abounds in the fruit belt
The larvae are white grubs, resem.
bling in miniature, the grubs Of the
ordinary white grub OF the June
beetle Like their larger relatives.
they feed on the roots OF vegetation.
They attain their full size in the fall.
and at that time hollow out small
cells in the soil, where they pass the
winter In the spring the larvae
change to pupae and later In June,
the adult beetles. with their long awk.
ward legs. come out and spread over
the countryside. collecting in regions
where their food plants are to be
found, new legions appearing from day
TO day as earlier ones die or are
killed OF. sometimes collecting In al.
most unbelievable numbers.
Grapes suffer most of all the fruits.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
LOVES YOUNG DREAM COOLED.


A certain wellknown Bostonian has
been married long enough TO have &C.
CURED the average mans cynical atti
tude in respect Of the written express.
sions Of devotion INDUCED in before
marriage.
One day the Hubbite was going over
with his wife mass OF useless papers
that had accumulated In the house.
hold They mearthed several large
boxes full OF love letters After
hasty glance at them, the husband
said
mo use keeping this junk. sup.
pose? Here Il goes"
The wife was hurt "Oh. Clarence"
exclaimed she, how can you be so
brutal9 Surely you don't want to de
stroy your own love letters to meg'
We'll. keep 'em, II You want EN-"
oheerfully assented the husband, but
honestly, Helen. these seem too soft to
file!"-Lppincotts
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
sAeVs ITCHING HuMoR.
Nothing Would Help Him-Mother A.
most In Despalr--owes Quick
Cure TO cutioura.

Several months ago. my little boy
began to break out with itching sores.
! doctored him, but as soon as | got
them healed up in one place they
would break out in another. was
almost in despair, could not get
anything that would help him. Then
| began TO use Cuticura Soap and Cuti.
cura Ointment. and after using them
three times, the sores commenced TO
heal. He Is now wen. and not q scar
Is left on his body. They have never
returned nor left him with bad blood.
as one would think. Cuticura Rene
dies are the best have ever tried,
and ] shall highly recommend them to
any one who is suffering likewise.
Mrs. William Geeding. i02 Washing
ton St., Attlca, Ind, July 20, 1907"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27

The beetles seem to come out Just in
time to feast on the flowers and
young sets, and single beetle can ac-
count for many punches OF grapes at
such time.
On Just such an occasion, the
writer in company with his assistant,
Mr.. Il. j. Kraus, visited a vineyard at
Decatur, well-known grape region.
Here a pan seven feet six inches long,
% inches wide and one inch deep was
made from a sheet of galvanized iron.
To one side OF this was fastened a
light frame three feet high and run.
ming the entire length OF the frame.
being securely braced to the frame OF
the pan. The pan was prepared by
placing number OF old pieces OF
cloth, soaked in water, in the bottom
and over this pouring. about a quart
of kerosene. When the pan had been
made ready, II was placed alongside
of vine and the beetles beaten into
II by means OF switches made of
broom corn. After collecting the
beetles from one vine the pan was
moved along to the next and the beat.
ing repeated. Some OF the beetles
fell short of the paC, some struck the
shield and bounded back, but most OF
them stayed In and died. II is likely
that a deep notch in the side OF the
pan, which would admit OF placing the
pan closer to the vines, would make
Il possible to catch more of the
beetles, or course, all the beetles
that touched the oil died.
Quite a large number of beetles
were collected In this way, but on the
day Of the trial the beetles were not so
plentiful as the writer has seen them
at other times. II is likely that when
the beetles are not numerous, two men
with ordinary milk pans, with oil rags
In the bottom and with switches
would do about as well. When very
numerous the large pan should be
efficient. II requires hard work TO
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
AsToNlsHED THE DOCTOR
Old Lady Got Well with Change Of
Food.

A great scientist has said we can put
off "old age" ii we can only nourish the
body properly
To do this the right kind Of food, OF
course, is necessary. The body manu-
features poisons In the stomach and
intestines from certain kinds of food
stuffs and unless sufficient OF the right
kind is used, the injurious elements
overcome the good.
my grandmother. II years old"
writes a n. Y. lady, "had been an in.
valid for IS years from what was
called consumption OF the stomach and
bowels. The doctor had given her up
to die.
Il saw so much about Grape-Nuts
that | persuaded Grandmother to try
1t. She could not keep anything on her
stomach for more than a few minutes.
"She began Grape-Nuts with only a
teaspoonful. As that did not distress
her and as she could retain It, she took
little more until she could take all OF
4 teaspoonfuls at a meal.
Then she began TO gain and grow
strong and her trouble in the stomach
was gone entirely. She got to enjoy
good health for one so old and we
know Grape-Nuts saved her life.
"The doctor was astonished that in
stead of dying she got well, and with
out a drop Of medicine after she began
the Grape-Nuts." There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
-
yille," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
VIVA, the Rod Was For.

Nose Fowler was observed by his
pastor with long fishing rod In his
hand.
My goodness. Nose Fowlerl" ex.
claimed the minister, rs yo goln' fish
In at yo' age?"
mo. amt goin flshin'. sub" pro
tested Fowler, II know Il Amt seem
~, sub, but yo sermon las Sunday on
sparln de rod made sich an impress
sion on me, sub. dat | done borrer dis
rod on Dick Perkins an Use goln' &
stan nah whole thuteen chlllen In q
row. sub. an jes make one good job
outer II. SOS they won't Spite; an den
| kin return de rod wifi clar con
science. suh"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
The Second Wife

Little Dorothy could not have paid her
father higher compliment or better
expressed her love for him than when
she said; Papa, would like TO tell
you something II you won't tell nam
ma"
why don't you want mamma to
know 1t, daughter?"
Well, you tell her things ! say, and
she laughs at them, and | don't want
her to know this"
Let papa hear what you have to
say, anyhow"
well, ! have often thought that II
mamma were to die | would like to
marry you. "-Delineator.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
Woman ohonen oltx AIderman.

Mrs. II. j. Gates has just been elect
ed one OF the six aldermen OF Mageo,
Tenn. For several years she has
taken an active interest in the educa
tlonal work OF her town and wanted
to be elected alderman because II
would help her in this work She IL
reported to have made about the most
aggressive campaign ever witnessed In
Magee, II not In Tennessee. The town
people seemed pleased with her cleo
ton. and even those who voted against
her believe she viii make first'class
alderman.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27

Eagles still hover over the crags that
make the Cumberland narrows noted.
John II. Horchler. an engineer, found
pheasant futterlng In his yard al
Cumberland and observed large
eagle flying away. The eagle had
dropped the pheasant and made fran
tic but unsuccessful efforts to recover
It, flying into the yard. but was fright
ened away by the presence OF MIR.
Horchler. who found the pheasant
fluttering with Jagged holes in its neck
from the eagles talons.--Baltimore
News.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
Pe-ru-na Tablets.
NOT UP TO THE RECORD.
Boy Had, at Least Once Seen Larger
Pedal ENtremities.

A pupil Of one OF the public schools
In Chicago sends this communication
Dear Sir: In our school this morn.
ing an amusing dialogue took place
"A primary teacher OF Chicago,
wishing to impress on her pupils the
necessity OF greater quiet, said;
" i am great deal larger than any
OF you, yet | don't make any noise
when | walk around the room
Perhaps remarked little seven.
year-old Kenneth, you don't wear
shoes
oh, yes, ! do quickly replied the
teacher; Just look. Did you ever see
any larger than miner
Kenneth surveyed them carefully.
Yes, he replied, slowly, 'once--in
a show. "-Waverly Magazine.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
Up-to-D Date.

A little girl six years old gave an
afternoon tea to some Of her friends,
and she wished to make It as perfect
reproduction of those given by her
mother as was possible.
What shall you give your friends
TO eat?' asked the same mother.
u don't know" replied the embryo
aesthete, unless give them pink It's
sue paper and cambria tea. Uncle
Tom says that's the most fashionable
thing"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-10-27
he Would Talk.

This is a busy wire. tell you"
roared the excited man in the tele
phone booth.
And from the other end OF the wire
came this:
81 don't care, ! will talk"
Get OFF the wire!" shouted the
other, beside himself You don't want
to talk with me-"
But 1t was no use.
1--WE paid ten cents to talk" came
the answer and I'm going to do IT,"
And talk he did. busy wire or not.