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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
Alabama Cigars.

Announcement from the de-
partment of agriculture at the
capitol is to the effect that by
Christmas, it is hoped, the south
ern market will be overlooking
with cigars entitled "bremari. +"
which is the name applied to the
Alabama product made from the
Marion Cuban filler and the
Brewton Sumatra wrapper. This
cigar is pronounced as good as a
genuine and real Havana, and is
boosted as having a little on the
famous cigar in the matter of
flavor. A conceated movement
throughout the South is seeming
to point to the growth of a high
class tobacco throughout all the
warm sections, and because of
this especial interest is being
taken in the 'Bremari" variety.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
CONvICTS PERISH
IN FIRE IN MINE
At LEAST A DOZEN NEGROES THOUGHT
TO HAVE PERlSHED.

A fire which started in the ole
No. 3 3mine of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company al
Pratt City, the confagration be.
lieved to have been of incendiary
origin, Monday night, caused the
death of a dozen convicts, possi-
bly, more.
The fire was discovered at Ii
o'clock Monday night, and inn
mediately efforts were made to
check the flames. 1t was known
that at least twelve men were at
work in the place.
BY IL o'clock Tuesday morning
the dead bodies of five negro
convicts had been taken out of
the burning mine and seven more
were known to be in the place.
No pains are being spared to get
the men as quickly as possible,
but there is no idea of rescuing
them alive.
The No. 3 mine of the Tennes-
see Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany has been worked by convict
labor for some years. Recently,
however, No. II mine, which will
be worked with convict labor in
the future. had been taken up
and the transfer had been ar
ranged for an early date.
Telephone messages from the
scene of the fire were to the eff
feet that all evidence at hand
was that the fire had been started
by one or more of the convicts
and on purpose. 1t could not be
stated whether there had been
any escapes or not during the
fire, but the general belief was
that there had been none.
There was considerable excite
ment in the convict camp when
the alarm was sounded for the
fire. There were many rumors
that there were a large number
of men at work in the mine at
the time of the fire, but after the
excitement had somewhat died
down and the true conditions
could more or less be arrived ary
the estimated number of men in
the mine was placed at less than
fifteen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
Dollar Men loo Slow.

New York, Nov. 18-The con-
tributions of the democratic
national committee during the
presidential campaign recently
ended were not sufficient TO meet
the expenses of the campaign,
according to Norman E. Mack,
chairman of the committee. Mr..
Mack sa id that he would make
the deficit good out of his own
pocket, and that he would re-
gard it as a personal obligation
to see that every bill was paid
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
Fatally Crushed In a Gin.

BROOKHAVEN. Miss, Nov.
17.-Henry Carruth, a young
farmer who lives at Auburn, in
Lincoln county. was drawn into
the machinery, of a steam gin,
today, and was fatally crushed.
He was the son of John P. Car
ruth, a leading citizen of that
community, and was but recent
ly married.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Woods Liver Medicine IN liquid form
for malaria, chills end fever, regulates
the liver, kidneys and bladder, brings
quick relief to biliousness, sick head
ache, constipation. Pleasant to take.
The S1.00 bottle contains 21f times the
quantity of the SOC size. First dose
brings relief. It's tcnic effects felt at
once. Sold by j. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
A LARGE FIRE
AT INDIAN0LA
COMPRESS At lRDIaA0LA DESTROYED BY
FIRE TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

Indianola was the scene of a
large fire Tuesday afternoon.
The compress which is located on
the Southern Railroad in Mississ-
ippi, was completely destroyed,
also about 5000 bales of cotton
was badly damaged The rail-
road lost a large number of cars
containing cotton.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
GOVERNOR NOEL APPOINTS
J. B. STIRLING ATT'Y-GEN.
Prominent Jackson Attorney 10 Succeed
General Fletcher.

1t is Attorney-General Joseph
b. Stirling, that gentleman hav-
ing been rendered the appoint
ment. to succeed Attorney-Gen-
eral Fletcher, promoted by Gov.
Noel to the acancy on the su-
preme bench. The announce
ment Of this appointment verified
what had been accepted as a
foregone conclusion from the
time Of the Fletcher appointment
last Saturday evening, as it was
generally understood that Gov.
Noel had rendered the place to
Mr.. Stirling. Immediately upon
receiving notice of his appoint
ment to the bench Mr.. Fletcher
wrote a note to the governor for
malIy rendering his resignation
as encouragement, and inciden-
tally expressing his appreciation
of the governors kindness and
official courtesies during their
period Of association together.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

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, 1908-11-19

Kodol contains the same digestive
juices that are found in an ordinary
healthy stomach, and there is, there
fore, no question but what any form OF
stomach trouble, Indigestion or Ner-
vous Dyspepsia, will yield readily yet
naturally to a short treatment of Kodol.
Try it today on our guarantee. Take il
for little while, as that is all you vii
need to take. Kodol dIgests what you
eat and makes the stomach sweet. 1t il
sold by l.. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
OYSTERS! OYSTERS!

take pleasure in announcing
to my friends and the public gen.
orally, that | have resumed the
oyster business and am located in
Merchants Block, next to the
Stone Hotel. Oysters received
twice day. All orders will re-
ceive prompt attention and the
business will be done on a strict
ly cash basis.
PETER GERAIJD,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Do you know that every time you
have cough or cold and let it run on
thinking it will just cure itself you are
inviting pnfumonia, consumption or
some other pulmonary troubleP Don't
risk it. Put your lungs back in perfect
health and stop that couth with Bal
lard,s Horehound Syrup. Price 25c,
SOC and S1.00 per bottle. Sold by Mayo
Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Secretary Yerger of the State
Prison Board gives it out that
the number of convict arrivals at
the State penitentiary for the
month of October was the great
est for any month in the history
of the State, being seventy-four.
The present population of the in
stitution is l, 466.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Itchl Itchi ItchI-Scratchl Scratchl
Scratchl The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
1t cures piles, sczema, any skin itching.
All druggists sell it.
For sale by all Dealers Price 50c-
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States. Re-
member the name Doan's-and take
no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

You will sleep better and with
more comfort with a Hot Water
Bottle TO your feet. A new sup
ply Just received at Johnston &
Canes drug store. Prices from
Toe each to $500 each, according
10 size and quality. Call and in
spect the line.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

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 cold from
the system. Contains no opiates. 1t
is pleasant to take, and children es-
pecially like the taste, so nearly like
maple sugar. Sold by L. F. MayfieId
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Fill one of our Hot Water Bot
ties with hot water, and put it in
your bed just before retiring,
and notice the comfort. John
ston & Caine, druggists.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
PETER GERAUD.

Have you seen it. Have you
tried it. The Singer 66, most
wonderful machine of 10th CEN
tury, light running and noise
less. For sale at The Sim
ger Store, 315 Main St., ]. w.
Clarke Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

ManZan Pile Reno iy comes ready 20
use with nozzle attached. Soothes,
heals, reduces itching and inflamma-
ton, An operation for piles viii not be
necessary if you use ManZan. Price Soc.
Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold
by J. W. Jores.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
Warming to All.

No trespassing or hunting al
lowed on any of my lands.
G.. w. WHITFIELD.
11-15- I'm.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Col. Dick Walker, one of the
best natured men who travels
the NJ. and o. R. R., is spending
several days in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Mr.. w. D. Phillips, of Dow,
spent yesterday in the city on
business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

A woman's idea of respecta-
bility is the kind of letter paper
she uses; a mans the kind of
cigar he smokes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Mr.. r. w. Smith, one of the
best citizens of the Caledonia
neighborhood, spent Wednesday
in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup alvey,
brings quick relief to coughs, colds,
hoarseness, whooping cough and all
bronchial and throat trouble. Mothers
especially recommend it for children.
as it is pleasant to take 1t is gently
Laxative. Should be in every homes
Guaranteed. Sold by j. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Policeman NJ. d. Motion has re-
turned from a business trip to
Nashville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

Mr.. H. NJ. Hairston, the prom
inent citizen of the Crawford
nei0hborhood, spent Wednesday
in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19
Notice To AL

Owners of automobiles. ] have
in stock at 10 North Market
street, battries made specially
for automobiles.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-11-19

d. A. Hunt,
Electrical Contractor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
SUSPENDED ATHLETES WILL APPEAL DECISION
Sheppard, Bacon and Others
 Say Suspension Is Unjust.

New York, Dec 29.--Thc six pr0mi- nent athletes who were suspended by the registration committee of the Am ateur Athletic union say they will ap- peal against the decision. alleging that their suspension Is unjust.
 They are Melvin W. Sheppard. Charles Bacon, Harry r.. Porter and George V. Bonhag of the Irish -Amerl- can Athletic club, F. C. Belars, New York Athletic club, and ]. !. Lee, for merIy of the Boston Athletic associa- tion. but now unattached ".
 The charge against the men was professionalism the allegations being that they accepted or asked for exor- bitant expense moneys.
 Sheppard and Porter, two of the sus- pended men, together with Martin Sheridan of the Irish-American Ath- letic club, are in Pittsburg today in charge of Trainer Ernie Hjertzbcrg to take part in an athletic meet tonight. but the action of the committee will prevent the appearance of Sheppard and Porter, as their suspension became operative the moment the committee announced 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
WORLDS LEADING
 ATHLETES AT MEET.
Stars Get Together Today and
 Tonight In Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Dee. 29.-Some of the best men in the world on the track and with the weights gathered here today to take part in the athletic events to be contested in the Exposition rink this afternoon and evening.
 Heading the list are Martin Sheridan, the worlds all round champion; Mel win Sheppard. best of all runners in both the half mile and mile; Eddie Cook. who is second only to Sheridan as an all round athlete and was Olym- pie hampion in the pole vault. Harry A. Porter, another entry, is the winner of this event at tho Olympic games In London and in the recent indoor cham piOnship meet in Madison Square Gar den. in New York city Bobby Clough- an, the United States indoor cham piOn Sprntcr will also compete in a handicap affair.
 One of the principal events of the meet this afternoon will be fifteen mile Marathon race The participants will run the last few miles inside the Exposition rink in order that the spec tators may witness the finish.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
POLO GAMES
Averages of the Players and tbe Results of Games Played
 Last Night.

Bobby Hart, the old Hartford cap tain, made q big jump last week as q goal maker and he now leads the National roller polo league. He made thlrty-tWo goals, an average of over four and d half to game. He pass ed his former side partner, Ted Lew is, and now has a clear lead. Lincoln made the spot first sixtyfour times during the week, a great record. Wild Charlie Farrell Is still the boss foul maker, and Fred Jean has dropped to average as cage guardian. The off cial averages are as follows:
 Team rushes-New Haven 404, Fall River 351, Worcester 336, Brockton 314, Bridgeport 2S1, Provi- dence 225. New Bedford 223, Paw tucket 155.
 Team goals-WOrcester 263, New Haven 252, Bridgeport 249, Fall Riv- CT 241, Providence 223, Brockton 222, Pawtucket 2Q7, New Bedford 205.
 Team fouls-Pawtucket 50, Fall River AS, Worcester 46, New Haven 46. Providence 42, New Bedford 39, Brockton 29, Bridgeport 23.
 Pushes taken-Lincoln 336. Hig- gins 2S4, Lewis 2SO, Warner 249, Duggan 223, Curtis 215, Jason 205, Cunningham 142, Schiller 123, Me Carthy 107, Thompson 66, Bone 32, Pierce 13, Menard 9, McGilvray l., OHara l. Roberts 1.
 Goals scored-Hart 131, Lewis 127, Thompson Ill, Roberts 97, Lin coin 90, Higgins S6, Schiffer S3, Warner S3, Harkins S1, Jason 79, Bone 7S, Pierce 78,Duggan "A, Mer- Cer "A, Cunningham 73, Curtis 70, McGiIvray GA, Mccarthy GA, Jean 43, Farrell 43, Hardy 36, Menard 35, Coggshal 27, Wiley 26, Canavan 9, Miller IS, Cameron IT. Mansfield 13, Fahey 10. Doherty ,, Griffith 4, Hol- derness i Gardner ,, Carrigan 5, Sutton 1, OIiara l.
 Fouls Farrell 20, Fahey 27, Gard ner 22, Wiley 2l. Jean 20, O'Hara IT, Hardy 16, Doherty 1G, Carrigan IA, IIoldcrness 13, Cameron 13, Miller II, Hart 10, Cunningham 10, Griffith 9, Menard s, COggshall :, Canavan ,, Mercer ,, Cusick ,, Jason 4, Me Gilcary 4, Sutton 4, Bone 4. Lewis 1, Duggan A. Mansfield 4, Mallory 3, Roberts ,, Warner ?, Cusick 2, Ban non 2, Mccarthy 9, Harkins 2, Thompson l, Harper 1, Lincoln 1, Sutherland 1, CaShman 1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
EMPIRE
THE DEVIL


 The attraction at the Empire the- ater this week Is one that should eye ate much interest among the the' ater-going public because 1t will he the first time that you will have thu opportunity of witnessing produc- ton at popular prices that has been the craze in all the big playhouses of the country. The Devil" is a peculiarly conceived play and wher- ever 1t has been presented at nigh prices 1t has created furore. The company that is handling 1t in the Empire this week is fully capable to care for all the difficult situations, and last evenings presentation was received with much enthusiasm. Every person in the cast had ample opportunities to display the dramatic power in each and as consequence the play ran smoothly and interest ingly. It will be repeated each af- ternoon and evening for the rest Ot the week ad those who could not af- ford to pay the high prices when 1t was enacted here before now have the chance to see a performance equally as good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
WALKING 5000 MILES.
Portland Man Has Covered Nearly
 5000 Miles Already.

San Francisco, Dec 29.-J. A. Krohn of Portland, Me, arrived in this city to-day on a walk of 5000 miles which he is to make on a wa ger in four hundred days. According to the conditions of the bet Krohn. who is better known as Colonial Jack, must push a wheelbarrow en route and cover the distance in the time named. He has already walked 4,66O miles, an average of 26 miles a day. To complete the walk on schedule time he must walk frac- tion over 22 miles day, and in spite of eleven days lost on account of ill., ness he is far ahead of the require ments.
 The sphinx" the wheelbarrow which the pedestrian trundles on his long walk. is covered with the post marks of 635 postoffices. It also has a speedometer attached to register the number of miles covered. The wa ger on the outcome of the walk is sl.000 against 2,000 copies of the book which Krohn will write on the completion of his walk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
WANT TO MEET SHRUBB.
Many Runners Would Like Oppor,
 tunity to Tackle Englishman.

The offer made by Alfred Shrubb, the English long distance runner, to meet three men in relay race of twelve miles, at Madison Square Gar den on January 9. has already brought host of contestants. .Judg- ing from the replies there are enough runners and ambitious athletes who think they are runners ready for a try at the game to fill the Garden without figuring on any paid ad- missions at all. Here are some of the runners who are after Shrubbs s scalp: Felix Carbajal. "Yonkers" T. P. MOrrisy, W. H. Feeney, Law renee Heer, Bobby Hallan. II. B. Belmar. Cornelius Connolly. Fred Simpson, Tom Slater. George Bcnfer, Frank Randy and Mike Spring.
 Shrubb wants to he sure that the best men i'll the business-barrlng Longboat, Dorando and Hayes-are secured to form the trio for the race, therefore wants to leave the selee- tion of these men to the public as far as possible. and requests that followers of this branch of athletics express themselves upon the matter as early as possible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
WOMAN ON BENCH.
ReIented, and Only Gave Her Illus.
 band One Day In Jail.

Omaha. Neb, Dec 29.-In the Omaha police court Mrs Frank Frei- hab accepted an invitation from Judge Crawford to take his place on the bench while her husband was on trial on a charge of abusing his wife and children.
 You may do whatever you please with this man who has abused you. so long as you keep within the law, ' said Judge Crawford.
 Freihab had an attorney and his trial proceeded. with the wife act ing as police judge.
 When the witnesses had testified Judge Crawford held a consultation with the wife. She decided that Freihab should he sentenced to one days confinement ill jail. the mini mum penalty. Judge Crawford im- posed sentence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
WHEN LIL' ARTHUR COMES

Lll Arthur Johnson's come, Sound the tOcsin and the drum, Fry the pork chops, roll those craps, Cook chicken pie, perhaps, For LiI Arthur Johnson S come; Say, but he'll be going some. LlI Arthur Johnson's got A nice new title piping hot, Took it off of Noah Brusso. (Alias Burns) Why did he do SO Draw the line and say he'd not Then change his mind; look what he
 got. Lil' Arthur Johnson will Get ten weeks in vaudeville. Success-Herald" signbOard rings. Come into the Garden" Powers sings For Lil' Arthur's it until Some one trims him (some one will. ) Lii Arthur Johnson say He'll burn things up on the White
 Hot Way, They'll welcome him (he's got the
 tolD From Fourteenth street to the Met
 ropole. Arthur's black. still he can pay, And it won't rub off on the coin they
 say. New York Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
THE PGUILISTS
Billy Delaney May Be Working a Foxy Trick to Catch Jack Johpson.

Los Angeles, Dec, 29.-Notwith- standing this emphatic statement by Billy Delaney, the man who made champions of Corbett and Jeffries. that Al Kaufman will not fight Jack Johnson, those who are in he posi-. ton to know say that Delaney is talking out loud for a purpose. They think that the idea of the veteran manager is to make Johnson believe kaufmann does not want 10 meet him and thereby gain better terms from the present holder of the worlds championship.
 Delaney is a wise old owl" and he is not overlooking any bets. It is not likely that he will abandon his ambition to develop another worlds champion just because John son happened to lick Burns. But 1t is quite likely that he is making a big bluff in order to induce Johnson to make satisfactory offer to Kauf- mann in the event that Al gives Bar ry decisive beating in their engage ment December 31. As for Barry. who has several times met Langford there is no such thing as the color line with him, and he says quite frankly that if he whips Kaufman, as he expects to do, he will go after Johnson for the world champion ship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
CR0KER. CHICKEN RAISER.
Former Politician to Add to Wonders
 of His Irish Place.

New York, Dec 29.-Mr Croker is back at the National Democratic club and will remain in this city until af- ter New Years when he will start for Palm Beach, where he is to re- main for a month and then return to his home in Ireland.
 Politicians in this city learned yes terday that, if everything goes right, within another year, Mir Croker will own one of the finest chicken ranches in Ireland. He has decided that poultry breeding was an interesting as well as profitable business after visiting ope of the largest chicken farms in New Jersey, and when he returns to his home in Ireland he will have 150 of the finest white leg horn eggs shipped after him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-29
Polo League Standing.
BRONKIE BUYS A FARM.
Will Have Something to Fall Back
 Upon,

South Manchester, Dec. 29.-Hcr- man Bronkie has bought twenty acre farm in Hillstown. It is known as the Richard Manning farm and by the terms of the sale Bronkie does not take possession until April 1. It may De that he has noticed that other big ball players have some other kind of a business other than baseball to fall back upon and he has taken to farming. It is his idea to put a man in charge of the farm to work it for him during the summer. Tobacco will be raised and as there is considerable work to be done on tobacco during the winter
 such as stripping and packing, he is of the opinion that he can use his spare time in winter in this way In regard to the report that he was 10 go. to St Louis this spring Bronkie claims he has heard nothing of it and is now awaiting a letter from his former manager, H. R. Durant