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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

An investigation OF the shooting
of Prosecuting Attorney Heney by
Norris Haas at San Francisco re-
Gently has brought to light the fact
that there was a plot behind the
crime. Haas having been encouraged
in his determination to kill Heney
bv others who feared him and desir-
ed his death. Mr.. Heney has worked
increasingly in securing evidence
against the San Francisco grafters,
and has been unremitting in his ef-
forts to bring them to justice. There
is no positive proof that a plot ex-
listed, but it is known that Haas dis
cussed the killing with numerous
persons and received tacit, If not out
spoken, encouragement. Mr.. Heney
has been the leading spirit in the
graft prosecution, and those who
feared him naturally wanted to get
him out of the way, but the bullet
of the would-be assassin was not
fatal, and he will live to discover the
plot, if plot there was, and will
doubtless make it pretty warm for
the p1otters.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
Notice to the Public.

Having purchased the repair bus
mess formerly owned by Mr.. Ira T.
CASTOR at the old McQuown shop on
College street, I desire to notify the
friends and patrons of this shop and
the public generally that I will con-
tinue the business and will be pleas
ed to serve them. Prompt service
and good work in all lines. Give
me a call. Special attention given to
horse shoeing. Chas. Jacob. 10-2w
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
ENFORCE THE Law.

Governor Patterson Of Tennessee
recommends as a remedy for the p1s-
tol-toting evil that trousers be made
without hip pockets, but the sugges-
ton on its face is ridiculous. Few
men who carry guns with the inten-
zion of really using them carry the
weapons in their hip pockets, for
the holster strapped across the shout
der is the most convenient receptacle
for the revolver that Is to be used
on a moments notice. and this is the
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
rha cricket,s chirn-

The variation Of speed in the chirp-
ing Of crfckets depends so closely on
temperature that the height of the
thermometer may be calculated by OBJ
serving the number of chirps in min
ute. At so degrees f. the rate Is
eighty chirps minute, at 20 degrees
f. 120 per minute, and the rate In
creases four chirps to the minute with
a change of one degree. Below a
temperature Of so degrees F. the crick-
ct is not likely to make any sound.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
SEEING AND LISTENING.
Nearsishted Man Wears Glasses In
Taking, but Not In Reading.

Taking, but Not In Reading.
Here's il sort of queer thing said
a nearsighted man Il am very near
sighted. Strong glasses are indispen-
sable 10 me for ordinary. general see
ing in my goings about. but when
sit down to read l take off my glasses
and bring the print up to within the
natural focus Of the eye. 1t seems to
me that reading with the natural eye
| read with more intimate and a
clearer understanding.
$50 much for my reading without
spectacles. and now here is the thing
that is queer to me. If when | am
reading thus. with my glasses off
somebody comes along to speak to me.
why. then, to get a clear understanding
of that question | must have on my
spectacles.
so I say or would say if this hap
pened at home where | know the peo-
pie. Wait Minute till | get on mv
spectacles.' and would put them on
and then say. Now 20 ahead ana
really. with my spectacies on. with
my power of seeing at It's best. with
the sharpest definition of things IL
general to the eye. ! get the clearesf
apprehension OF things said to me
so in reasing I 10 lest with my
glasses of. Iut II understanding things
said to ne. IN lisse9iag ! 90 best With
my glasses on. there. is one modifca.
tion to this whore there is no light.
as in Il dark room where ! can't see.
| can understand equally well with or
without glasses. New York Sun.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
S. @. johnson. JeweIer.

S. G. Johnson, jewe1er, is better
prepared than ever before to handle
repair work-eye glasses repaired; !;
new ones fitted from 25 cents and
up, according to quality. JewelFy re-
paired, cleaned and polished by mo-
ter power. First class engraving
done by machine. The patronage OF
the public is solicited. S. G. John
son, 319 Main street, Gilmer Hotel
building, Columbus Miss. I'm
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

A recent issue of the Toledo Blade
contains an article headed styles
for Dogs 1t seems to us that this
dissertation on canine 7nery is a lit
tie late in making its appearance. 1t
should have been published during
the dog days of August
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

The Gulfport Daily Tribune has
suspended, and the Hattiesburg Pro-
gress is advertised to be closed out.
1t is stated that the Hattiesburg pa
per owes twenty thousand dollars,
and is hopelessly and helplessly in
volved. Newspapering is not all sun
shine and gold.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
For Rent.

The Oakley cottage, in North Co
lumbus; one block Of car line and
three blocks of public school. Pos
session given at once. Apply TO P.
W Maer, real estate. Columbus.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
THANKSGIVING Fruit Cake.

We are making a speciality Of fruit
cakes for Thanksgiving. Give rs
your orders now, and cakes VIII be
delivered on time. Satisfaction guar
anteed. The Columbus Bakery No
4O3 Main street 11-1S-2t
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
Ouiltin0 Wanted.

The Woman's Missionary Union
of the Southeast church wish to do
quilting. All finished work deliv-
cred. Apply to No. 1904 Bell aven-
ne, phone No. 692. 11-S-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Lady OF Uncertain Age-Ah, major,
We're none of Us as young as we were.
Major (absentmindedly but vaguely
aware that gallant answer is indi-
cated)-My dear lady, I'm sure you
don't look it.-Punch.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
Emit Cake.

Order your Thanksgiving fruit cake
now We use the best ingredients
and employ only skilled bakers. The
Columbus Bakery, No. 403 Main
street. 11-1S-2t
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
UphoIstering and Repairing.

Furniture upholstering and repair
ing done. The best work guaranteed
and prices reasonable. For further
information phone No. 701. d. l..
Bailey. 11-S-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
A Mean Renlx.

She-Do you remember that thirty
years ago you proposed to me and that
refused you?
He-Oh, yes. That's one of the most
treasured recollections of my youth.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Fancy apples, new nuts, fancy
figs, sweet oranges. grape fruit, Cal
ifornia grapes and celery this week
at @. p. Browns. 11-22-2t
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
lands Posted.

All lands in and about Bent Oak,
Artesia, BilIups and Mayhem belong
ing to the estate Of T. c. BiIlups, are
posted. All hunting and trespassing
positively forbidden. 11-1-1m
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
Wood for Sale.

One hundred cords of wood; will
give half of the value to party who
will haul and sell. Wood already cut
and ready for loading. Close to town.
Address P. W. Maer
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
Good BuiIding Lot.

Close to Southern depot, in gooC
neighborhood. VIII be sacrificed 70
$500 if taken at once. P. w. Maer.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Weekly: Mailed every Thursday.
Csrculates in Northeast Mississippi
and Northwest Alabama
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
For Sale.

Pure ribbon cane syrup. Also one
hundred half-breed Angora goats.
For prices, etc., phone No. IS. w. E.
Waring. 11-15-2w
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Edited, Owned and Managed by
PERCY w. MAER.

Semi-Weekly: Sunday and Wednes-
day Mornings.
Delivered by Carrier to the People of
Columbus and Vicinity.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

The Dispatch covers Northeast Mis-
sissippi and Northwest Alabama. the
territory tributary to Columbus, like
the dew.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
For Sale.

A gentle family horse and good
buggy. Apply to w. A. Hewitt.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Not ignorant Of misfortune, | learn
from my own woes to aid the wretched.
Virgil. :.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Home of Publication:
Dispatch Building, Main Street,
Columbus. Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Subscription Rates:
Semi-Weekly, by Carrier, $500 per
Annum, Payable Quarterly.
Weekly, by Mail, $1.00 per Annum.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26
Nofice fo Snhserihers-

Subscribers to The Dispatch, who
receive their papers either by carrier
or through the; mails will confer a
favor on the management if they
will file written complaints of any
failure of the paper to reach them
promptly and regularly.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-11-26

Advertise In The Dispatch.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
JACK THE OLDEST DOG ALIVE.
He Was Born Nineteen Years Auo, But
Refuses to Think of Dyjnu,

Jack, mongrel terrier, but a breed
worth while, has been so used to fight
ing all his life that he will not die
Not he; he refuses to think of it, says
the Boston Globe.
His father was cross between an
Irish terrier and skye terrier and his
mother smooth-haired fox terrier.
Glorious combination, terrier of the
terriers. He was born in Newton Low
er Falls in March, 1889.
Bought for SIS, his owner, to keep
the peace in the family of Noah A.
Plympton of Wellesley Hills, said that
he had brought him home for the baby.
was he admitted to the household,
which he has ruled since to such an
extent that the members are grateful
that he does not know about the dis
cussion which so nearly kept him from
the place where he belonged
Faithful, affectionate, good to look
at, with his expressive eyes and shag-
gy hair, intelligent to degree, good
tempered, though quick to resent an
insult like the accident of having
moved ones foot anywhere near him,
Jack has been a cheering companion
and a devoted friend.
And Jack has had the unique honor
of being present at a Wellesley col
lege function, to which no man ever
has been admitted. He came home
decked out with ribbons.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
MIGHT HAVE PUZZLED SOLOMON.
Decision Over Which Country Squire
Is Still Celebrating.

"That is a complicated question, %
said a statesman of certain practical
proposal. 1T reminds me Of question
that was once put to old Squire Briggs.
THE squire was noted for his long,
Solomon-like head, and he was fire.
quently asked to settle disputes.
Squire said farmer to him one
day at the tavern, there's difficult
point l want you to settle. and what
ever you say I'll abide by
well, fire away said the squire,
good humoredly. and I'll see what
can do for you
It's like this said the man. Blank
son wants to trade farms with me, but
We can't agree on terms His land is
better than mine. but I've got twice as
many cranberry vines; his corn is all
stacked and mine amt, but I've got
screens to four windows and two doors
to the shack. There's less stones in
his meadow land than there is in
mine, but there's more bog.
THE man paused and took breath
Then he went on:
Now, won't tell you which is
which. but one of us thinks Blankson' &
pointer dog ought to be thrown in, and
the other one thinks that my heifer
would just about even things up. Now
what do you say is fairs?
"At last accounts the squire was
still celebrating.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
CARRIES WIRELESS IN POCKET
Boy Who Can Telegraph Home as He
Walks Along the Road.

Walter ]. Willenborg is boy who
has decided to conquer the problems
of wireless telegraphy. He has his
own laboratory adjoining his bedroom.
He has constructed wireless receiv-
ing station at the top of the house.
Curious to see what could be done
on small scale, says st. Nicholas. he
invented and made a portable tele-
graphic station that he could carry
about in his pockets. From the top
button of his coat he hung slender
wire that reached to the ground and
so arranged that when he walked
along country road the wire would
trail upon the ground behind him.
In his pocket he carried little bat
terry. On a bit of board as big as
your hand he placed complete wire
less transmitting apparatus. induction
coil. baby sounder and all, supporting
this fairy telegraph station by fasten-
ing it to belt around his waist.
From this travelling station he sent
messages from country road to his
folks at home eight miles away in
town, telling them where he was and
where he was going and that he would
reach home in time for supper.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
A Kissing Acquaintance.

AS Rev. Edward Everett Hale,
chaplain of the United States senate,
was walking along Boston street, in
company with a friend, he was sud-
denly accosted most Familiarity and af-
fectionately by woman who, without
further warning, proceeded to throw
her arms round his neck and kiss him
on both cheeks.
Then followed a brief conversation
gushing on the woman's part,
guarded on DR.. Hale's, who confined
himself to discreet inquiries as to the
welfare Of the woman's family; were
they well?-and living in the same
place ?-and SO forth.
Finally the woman tore herself
away, and the venerable divine turned
to his companion.
Il should have been glad to intro
duce you; but l did not know the
lady's name" he said, with his gen.
tie smile. ITO tell the truth" he
added. refectively, 81 didn't even
know had kissing acquaintance
with her. Sunday Magazine
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
DIPLOMACY SURELY HIS LINE
Bridegroom Knew the Value of Few
Honeyed Words.

They sat in the express. billing and
cooling. Now and again they would
shake themselves like damp dogs and
tiny particles of rice would scatter on
the carpet.
Sweetheart" said the bridegroom
at length. speaking in tender but man.
ly tones-"sweetheart, would you mind
If went into the smoker for bit?"
She pouted.
"What?" she exclaimed. "To smoke,
lover"
He cast up his hands.
"Oh. no. no. mol" he assured her.
Il may smoke, but that is not why I
wish to leave you. only want to suf-
fer for brief space the agony of alb
sence from your side so that I may
subsequently experience the intense
Joy Of my return"
She smiled sweetly and watched him
depart with pale-purple lovelight in
her eye. And he, as he lit the cigar
he had been longing for during the
last two hours. smiled profoundly and
wondered why he was not in the diplo-
matte service.-Tatler.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
The Shanghai JudpeshIp,

Just judges are appreciated in
Shanghai, and, indeed, the need of
their being men OF fearless integrity
may be said to increase with the
square Of the distance from home.
since here there are many judges and
possibilities and facilities of appeal,
while in remote places all may depend
upon the decision Of single Judge.
Let it be known that the American
Judge at Shanghai does strict and inn
partial Justice, regardless of fear or
favor, and that he is supported in so
doing by the government at Washing
ton, and every honest American So
journing in those parts will feel more
secure and will take greater pride In
his citizenship before the world.-New
York Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
Arctic Don Life

Nowhere In the world has the dog
such unrestricted right of way as in
our most northerly possession-Alas-
ka. In winter. when the more than
100000 square miles of territory are
sealed up in solid ice, dogs are almost
the sole means of getting from place
to place-in fact, they seem necessary
to life itself
The aristocrats of Arctic dog life
are the mail teams in the service of
the United States government. They
are to-day a superior breed to the
dogs employed some half dozen years
ago before great gold discoveries de.
manded increased mail service.-St.
Nicholas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
War is Evil

War suspends the rules of moral
obligation, and what is long suspend
ed is in danger of being totally abro-
gated. Civil wars strike deepest of
all into the manners Of the people.
They vitiate their politics; they cor
rupt their morals; they pervert even
the natural taste and relish of equity
and justice. By teaching us to con-
slider our fellow creatures in a hostile
light. the whole body of our nation
becomes gradually less dear to us.
The very names of affection and kin.
dred. which were the bond of charity
while we agreed, become new incen-
tives to hatred and rage when the
communion of our country is dis
solved.-Edmund Burke.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
Could Find the Way.

The theater was In an unfashion-
able, congested part, and the visitor
from afar had much difficulty in find
Ing 1t. To the man in the box office
he made complaint. You have no
direction painted up to point the way.
At the end of this villainous street is
notice. To the Baptist Chapel but
never word as to your theater" The
man at the pay box weighed his
words. "The chapelgoers may need
directing; our patrons find the way
easily enough" There may or may
not be moral to the tale!
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
It Reached the Spot.

MI E. Humphrey, who owns large
general store at Omega, o., and is pres
ident of the Adams County Telephone
Co. as we'll as Of the Home Telephone
Co. of Pike county, o., says of DR..
Kings New Discovery: SIT saved my
life once. At least I think it did. 1t
seemed to reach the spot-the very seat
of nv cough-when everything else
failed.u DR.. Kings New Discovery
not only reaches the cough spot; it
heals the sore spots and the weak spots
in throat, lungs and chest. Sold under
guarantee at B. f. Hughes drug store.
SOC and 81. Trial bottle free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
The worlds best climate

is not entirely free from disease, on the
high elevations fevers prevail, while or
the lower levels malaria is encountered
to greater or less extent, according tC
altitude. To overcome climate affec.
tions lassitude, malaria, jaundice, bill.
iousness, fever and ague, and general
debility, the most effective remedy is
Electric Bitters, the great Alternative
and blood purifier; the antidote fol-
every form of bodily weakness, nerv-
business, and insomnia. Sold under
guarantee at B. F. Hughes drug store.
Prica soc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29

The impecunious authors wife was
trying on a new dress and endeavor-
ing to observe the hang of it by means
OF a round mirror on top of a high
chiffonier. Every woman will appre-
ciatt what that means.
"Oh. DEAR" she exclaimed, as she
thought with some pathos, Il haven't
seen the bottom of my skirt since l
was married"
Her husband looked up. brute that
he was, and remarked:
We'll, you can thank God for that. "
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
BACK GIVES OUT.
PLENTY OF STANTON READERS HAVE
THIS EXPERIENCE.

PLENTY OF STANTON READERS HAVE
THIS EXPERIENCE.
You tax the kidneys them
they can't keep up the continual
strain. The back gives Quit aches
and pains; urinary troubles set in.
Don't wait longer-take Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Charles Lidgeway, living on Main
ST., Luray. Va, says: 81 can speak of
! Doan's Kidney Pills in the highest
terms of praise My back gave me
trouble for several years If l stopped
or lifted anything sharp shooting pains
would pass through my loins, and
canse me the most intense misery. /
was unable to sleep at night as there
was dull heavy aching through the
small of my back that forced me to be
constantly changing my position. AS
the result of the loss of sleep l arose in
the morning feeling tired and worn out
and would have dull languid feelings
during the day. My general health
became affected, L consulted physicians,
, used their medicines as well as many
| advertised remedies, but nothing gave
me relief. A friend who had been SIM
ilarly affected and had been cured by
Doan's Kidney Pills, advised me to try
them and | procured a box at drug
store. They entirely cured the COM
plant and | have never felt the slight
est recurrence of the trouble since. /
know that Doan's Kidney Pills act up
| to their representation"
| HOME PROOF-There is plenty of To-
cal testimony like the above Call at
B. F. Hughes drug store and ask to
see copies of statements of Staunton
people who have used Doan's Kidney
Pills.
| For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts.
| Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
Estimated Ace of the Earth.

The highest authorities place the to-
tai number Of years elapsed since, in
the light of best geological evidence,
men first appeared upon earth at
288.00 OF this. $4,000 belong to the
pre-glacial epoch, 100000 years to
the glacial, $4,000 to the interval be-
tween the glacial epoch and the proto-
historic and neolithic, 10000 years to
the two last named epochs, and 5000
years to the time elapsed since the be-
ginning Of the historic period in
Egypt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
Happened In Boston

Party Hanging to Lamp Post-Say,
am l sober?
Citizen-Pardon me, my friend, l
am not a Judge Of inebriety. but hence
forth when you are confronted with
the problem of transporting a con-
signment of that magnitude to your
domicile l should at least suggest the
propriety of going twice for it-Illus-
trated Sunday Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
Exempla Gratia.

1T is not enough" said the man
who was fond of moralizing, that a
man should be prudent most of the
time; he must be SO all the time. The
foolish action of few minutes may
spoil the prospects of lifetime"
That's so,'' put in Henpeck, at
only takes few minutes to get mar.
ried,'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
His Experiment.

+" No rest for the wicked, they say,
That's wrong" the old convict confess
ed,
Snow I've been quite bad in my day
And frequently found there's arrest"
philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
A Californian's Luck.

"The luckiest day of my life was
when l bought box of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve;;" writes Chas. F. Budahn,
of Tracy, California. 1.-TWO Csc boxes
cured me of an annoying case of itch
ing piles, which had troubled me for
years and that yielded to no other
treatment" Sold under guarantee at
B. F. Hughes drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
Chesapeake ( Ohio Ry.

Schedule in effect Feb. 2, 1908, subject
to change without notice. Eastern time
EAST BOUND.
For Washington and the North
2.09 A. M, Lib A. Nj, Daily.
For Richmond and Norfolk.
200 and 1884 a. m. daily.
Local for Richmond.
2.19 p. M, week days.
Local for Charlottesville
S.l2 p. M; week day
WEST BOUND.
For Cincinnati, Chicago, st. Louis. Lou
isville and the West.
4.23 a. M; and S.l2 p. m. daily.
Local for Clifton Forge
2.l9 p. m. week days, and 6.55 p. m. daily.
L6ca1fOr Huntington
8.5S m. week days.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
A Use for All.

You have three pairs of glasses,
professor"
Yes; l use one to read with, one to
see at a distance and the third to
find the other two."-Literary Digest
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29

"You seem perfectly at home in the
air. remarked the aeronaut to his new
assistant.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-05-29
For Sale Cheap.

One buggy, one family carriage, two
sets double harness. Apply to
Phone COS. A. p. BICKLE,
ct Staunton, Va.