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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
Cotton States League
YESTERDAYS RESULTS:
No game.

jackson, Miss. The board of
directors of the Cotton States
! League held a meeting Tuesday
at the Edwards house, President
Crowder presiding. The object
of the meeting was to consider
the heavy fines that President
Crowder had imposed on the
Vicksburg and Meridian Associ-
ations for unbecoming conduct
on the ball grounds at jackson
and Monroe. A fine of 5000 had
been assessed against Meridian
and $1O0 against Vicksburg.
these fines were both reduced to
$50. In the case of Meridian it
was ordered that Manager Fuller
and OutfieIder Geiser each pay
$25 to the Monroe Association on
or before the fifth of August, or
stand suspended. The meeting
was very harmonious throughout
and no other business being on
hand the directors adjourned by
noon.
The sand craps gave Columbus
shut out Friday by a score of
3 to 0.
Rain destroyed the game at.
GulfEort, Thursday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
LUKE WRIGHT'S SON HAD
LEG BROKEN IN ALLEY.

Chicago, July 30.-A dispatch
to the Tribune from Memphis,
Tenn, says:
Semmes Wright the youngest
son of General Luke f. Wright,
is in a hospital with a broken leg,
sustained in a fight with an
unidentified man in a narrow al
ley-way last night. The fight
began when the man bumped in
to young Wright in the passage
way. Wright fell to the pave
ment with his leg doubled up
and his opponent on top. Wrights
escaped.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
Pleased With Columbus.

Mr.. r. K. Webster, Scottdale,
Pa, who has been representing
the Continental Silver Co., of
that city, manufacturers of fine
casket hardware, has been ex-
hibiting the finest line of the
kind at the Stone Hotel in this
city for the past ten days. leaves
for his home this evening. Mr..
Webster is very much impressed
with Columbus and thinks we
have a great future, this being
the first visit for Mr.. Webster.
He will add Columbus to his list
and make it three times a year.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
l. l. & C, UNDERGOING A
SERIES OF IMPROVEMENTS
Contract Awarded For Gym
nasium and Library
Buildings.

Work at the Industrial Insti.
ule and College is steadily going
0n and when the girls return this
ram il win be clean, sanitary
rooms. free from dust and germs.
Tine entire interior of the dormi-
tory is having new hard finish
wallis and a coat of calcemine,
which was sadly needed. The Sci
auca HaH is being equipped with
necessary modern improvements,
and teachers in this department
will mo- longer be hampered by
Tine lack of necessary facilities
fJr demonstrations
The Gymnasium and Library
buildings win beerected this fall,
lho contract having already been
awarded TO Mr.. McClanahan.
President Whitfield contem-
plates wonderful improvements
Iu lhe culinary department. He
believes that the girls should
have more than just the staff of
Iga." to work we'll He is ar
ranging to slaughter meat for
their use. grow vegetables and
later hopes to have their own
mIk and butter
This win De 4 great saving to
.ho state as well as give the
glrIamore wholesome diet. Here
09fore the college has depended
entirely upon the market here
which often times has been in
adequate. therefore working a
handicap upon all concerned.
Mr Whitfield is busy every
minute these days arranging for
next years work. He has just
returned from Baltimore where
hc secured DIR. Mary b. Waters
for resident physician. DR. Wa
Iara comes highly recommended
for tine place. Letters are com
Iug u daily from AN over the
state for matricuIate and the
outlook was never brighter in
the history Of the institution,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
NEGRO SWiTCHMAh
PAINFULLY INJURED
Walter Johnson Has His
Foot Cut Off While
at Work

Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
while switching cars In the
Southern railroad yards near the
depot, Walter Johnson a negro
living on military road had the
misfortune to have half of his
right foot cut off. A doctor was
summonsed to the scene of the
accident. where the injured man
was given medical treatment.
The last reports are tina tn e
wounded man was resting easy
and doing as we'll as could be
expected under the conditions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
Two Towers

Students of architecture may have
often wondered why the two towers
of Notre Dame at. Paris were not Of
the same size. 1t appears that when
the cathedral was built it was the
cathedral of a suffragan bishop, who
was not entitled to two towers Of
equal height, and for centuries the
bishop of Paris was suffragan to the
bishop Of Sens.
War of the Three Petticosts.
A sighting reference by Frederick
the Great to Nine PompadOur, who
was the ruling power in France for
score Of years IN the days Of Louis
XIV, was one of the chief causes of the
Seven Years war, called by a witty
Frenchman the war of the three petit
coats" from the fact that Nine. Pom
padour of France, Maria Theresa of
Austria anu Catherine II. Of Russia
were on the same side in it.
GeOrge-That was an awfuIly mean,
low down trick they played on the
bride
Evelyn-What was it?
George They got a stencil out of
a shipping office and stamped on the
jewel trunk. Glass - Handle With
Care"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
Prizes For Decorations.

We are authorized to announce
that a prize of S25 will be paid
for the most tasteful and pret-
tiest decorated business house
in Columbus durin e encamp-
ment, The house must be deco
rated for the beginning of the
camp-the morning of August 4
and remain so throughout the
period-until August 18th.
A prize of $15 will be paid to
the residence most tastefully de-
cOrated under the above cOndi-
tions within then following terri
tory: Second Avenue. North
Main Street, Fifth, Sixth and
Seventh streets. All other stroota
running South between College
and second Avenue North.
A prize of SO will be awar sed
to the prettiest decorated vehicle
on the street on Governors day.
Governors day will be annOunc-
ed later through the press.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
RAILROAD RUMBLE

Mr.. Tanner the fuel agent of
the n. o. & N. E. has been in
the city the past few days,
Nicely McKeough who has been
out of the service of the NJ. & O..
is now marked up on the board
for his run.
Conductor Edward Hopper is
confined to his room in Mont
gomery, Ala, with a severe
siege of malaria.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
for Chicago and Alton, J. O. Bee
bee, headquarters in Chica go,
was here on business yester day.
Mr.. d. j. Perry who has been
confined to his room for the past
week is now able to be out and
direct the affairs of his division.
Mr.. A. L. Watson, the genial
section mas, ,er of the NJ. q o. at
his point is confined to his room
with fever.
Mr.. Hugh Smith. the good
looking representative of th
Alabama Car Service Associa-
ton. has been spending a few
days of the past week in the city.
Ben Blackwell the obliging
night yard master of the South
ern is back from an extended
visit in the West and has resum-
ed his duties.
Mr.. Dave Rice, assis tant train
master of the Mobile division of
the NJ. ana o., has been spend
ing several days the past week
in this territory. Mr.. Rice has
many friends hereabout who
are always glad to see him. Come
again.
Mr.. Earnest Smith who sever
al years past was in the employ
of the NJ. G. o. but recently in
service with the NJ J. q K. G. !
has again accepted employment |
with the M. & o. and is running
between Columbus and Artesia |
on the night run.
Mr.. Joseph B. Love the atten-
tive and obliging Bridge Ten
der" of the Bigbee bridge at |
this point with his estimable
family left yesterday for {
months visit to relatives in the
of Tenne 3seenear De-
ch ard.
Mr.. Ellis Pridmore, a popular
operator in the local freight Of
flee of Mr.. w. E. Kennedy, this
city, was married last Wednes-
day ning to Miss Verna
Arthur, a charming young lady
of this city. and who is one of
the instructors in the Columbus
Business College. Mr.. Prid-
more is the son of Mr.. Jas.
Pridmore, a representative citi-
zen of Pickens county, residing
near Ethelville, Ala. Ellis
friends wish him much happi-
ness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
NEW WAREHOUSE
NEARING COMPLETION

The new warehouse which is
being erected by Mr. Charlie
Sherrod, under the direction of
Mr.. Gid Webb on the block for
merly occupied by Goree's old
warehouse is nearing completion
aud when finished will be one of
the incest of its kind in Colum-
bus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Davidson
have returned from a pleasant
tip through the West.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Don't use harsh physics. The
reaction weak9ns the bowels,
leads to chronic constipation.
Get Doan's Regulets. They OPP
crate easily, tone the stomach,
cure constipation.
For sale by all dealers. Price
80 cents. Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo. New York, sole agents
for the United States. Remem-
Der the name-DOan Sand take
no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
STREET CARS DURING
THE ENCAMPMEkT

In order that everyone may be
informed as to the operation of
street cars during encampment
/ the management advises us that
during the mornings the regular
schedule will be maintained, viz:
I Fifteen minute schedule. Dur
ing the afternoons and evenings
eight cars will be operated on the
Park line from Market street to
Lake Park. Cars will be held in
/ reserve for carrying the crowd
to town after dress parade and
also to and from the Lake Park
in the evenings. The reserve
cars will be held at Washington
Park until after the parade, when
they will be run to town. In the
evening, owing to tha crowd
leaving Lake PARK at different
times, cars will be run two and
three in a train or on one sched-
ule.
The Street Car Company be-
lieves that they are in better
shape to handle the crowd this
year than they were last year,
on account Of their last years
experience and on account of
having more cars. They request
that the public aid them by load
ing and unloading promptly, and
by not overlooking cars. The
latter request is of Importance,
as a car may become disabled by
overlooking and cause delay.
No special schedule has been
made for the last cars leaving
Lake Park at night, as cars will
be run as long as anyone remains
at the park.
During the day and night cars
will leave the Well, " corner of
Main and Market streets, two
minutes after the quarter hour,
or at 9:O2, 9:17. 9:32 and 9:47.
Cars from M. q o. depot and
Military Road, on the Highland
division, will connect with these,
transfers being made at Main
street. These same cars will be
due at the Southern switch five
minutes after leaving the well
or at 9:O7, 9:22, 9:37 and 1852, !
The new signal boxes just in
will aid greatly in hand
ling cars.
Cars will be routed as follows; ; |
East bound from Main and Mar
ket streets to Southern, Junction, .
Car Barn and Lake Park.
West bound from Lake Park to |
Ball Grounds, Washington Park /.
Junction, Southern, on Main .
street to Third street, to Second |
Avenue South, to Market street /
to We'll, " corner Market and |
Main streets.
All cars will stop on the far
side of the street except at Mar
ket street, when they will stop
on both sides.
Special stations have been es-
tablished at the Camp Grounds
at the following points Wash
ington Park, or Division Head
qurrters; Y. NJ. c. A. tent, be-
tween Second and Third regi-
ments; Twenty-third street, west
end of camp; Junction of Lake
Park and Washington Park lines
and point near u. S. troops,
which is near car barn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

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
Machine Co., 315 Main St., J. w.
Clarke, Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

The fables of Joel Chandler Harms
viii Keep his fame alive 50 long as
there are children TO be amused by
the English tongue and ADULTS to ad-
mire the product of a simple magma
ton welded to everyday philosophy.
Bre'r Rabbit and Bre'r Fox will 1--we
forever in our literature. while Uncle
Remus is second only to Mother
Goose as a household personality.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
CAMP NOEL NOTES

At the intersection of Main
and Market Streets two strings
of sixteen candle power lights
have been strung across each 9TH
er in the middle of which large
red white and blue lights will be
its background. The street car
line posts from Third street to
the Southern depot will be deco
rated with bunting and flags.
A number of the stores have
already been decorated for this
occasion, among W hich are: S.
B. Street, Mayo Dig Co., The
Past Time, I" Alters Jewelry
Store, and Buder Bros, Jewelry
Store. A lar e amount of
decorations have been sold by all
the merchants and every house
in Columbus is expected to be
decorated by Tuesday at noon.
Troop A, of Clifftonville which
is composed of cavalrymen, will
leave that town Monday morn
ing, and will reach Byler Lake
Monday evening, where they will
spend the night. This troop will
pass down Main street Tuesday
morning about ten o'clock on
way to Camp.
Mrs. A. Schawb, and son Will
liam leave today for Lookout
Tennessee. Later Mr..
Schawb will join them and from
there they will go for a delight
full visit to Atlantic City. Mr..
William, will not return home
with his parents, but will go to
the univ ersity of Pennsylvania
for the winter.
DR.. Henderson of Deerbrook,
who viii act as Surl con, for the
spent several days
the past week in Columbus.
FULL LINE OF MARCH
Line Of march will be up Main
street to Third street, south to
College street, thence east to
camp.
DR.. Curry has kindly offered
to see after the placing of lemon
ade barrels at intervals along the !
line of march and all citizens
who expect to aid in furnishing
refreshments for the soldier
boys will please see DR.. R. S. |
Curry.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
Notice.

Mr.. Walter Palmer succe eds
Mr.. C. H. Oakley as driver of
the Sanitary Laundry wagon on
the South Side. Be sure you get
our wagon for the best work.
.2-t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Bees Laxtive Cough Syrup recon-
mended by mothers for young and old
is prompt relief for coughs, cold, Group,
hoarseness, whooping cough. Gently
laxative and pleasant to take. Guarn-
teed. Should be kept in every house
hold. Sold by J. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

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, 1908-08-02

If spared mishapa the battieship
fleet viii sail into the waters or Ma
Mia bay about the 1st e October.
The ships will Their be ''hoD1e" once
more, under the American flag flying
IN the Philippines, although fer from
the historic Virginia waters where the
world encirciInC voyage began.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

In anticipation OF a popular demand
for China's new Ca volume history Of
the reign Of T aror Kuang Hsu
Carnegie liIrar Throughout the
country are advised to extend their
shelf room.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Woad's Liver Medicine lis for ,he
r...efuf Ma. .. ChiIla and Fever and
aU almant .utiug from deraugcd
condition Un Liver, Kidneys and
bladder. s. al's Liver Medicine is a
tonic ta tha liver and bowels, relieves
#.s headache. constipation, stomach,
Kidney ana liver disorders and acts as a
gentle laxative. 10 is the ideal remedy
.1r fatigue and weakness. It's tonic eff
feel. ou the entire system felt with the
urt dose. Tine 81 OJ size contains near
Ir times tbe quantity Of the soc size,
Iu liquid form. Pleasant To take. Sold by
j. M. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Several soldiers were really killed
in the recent revolution in Paraguay \
Even in South America this revolu-I
tionary habit sometimes leads toI
bIOOdShed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

The Eighth annual fair of the
East Mississippi and West Ala
bama Fair Association, which is
to be held in Columbus from the
2Oth TO the 23rd of October, is
expected to be the best ever held
in this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Castro may place an enormous
amount of confidence on the fact that
he is not of sufficient Importance TO
make it worth while for anybody to
give him a sound thrashing-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Pinesalye .,arbolized acts ike poul-
tlce Quick relief for bites ard sting of
inse-Gs. eharped skin, cuts, purns and
sores. tan ar sunburn. "Sold by T. y.
Jones
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Pineules for the kidneys, 80 days
trial 81 90. Guaranteed. Act directly
on the kidneys and bring relief in the
first dose for backache, rheumatic pains
kidney and bladder trouble. Invigorate
the entire system. Sold by J.W. Jones'.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Sick Headache and Biiousness reli-
eyed at once with Rings Little Liver
Pills. A rosy complexion and clear eyes
result from their use. Do not gripe or
sicken. Good for all the family. Sold by
J. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
EaeursIon VI N. and o. r. r.

Excursion via N. and o. R. r.
To SD. Louis and return, so OO
10 Chicago. Ill. and return $500
Tickets will be sold Saturday
h. m. August 18th, for train No.
q 40 3:27 p. m. and for train No.
p leaving Columbus, Miss, Sun
day a. m at 3:25, Aug. 10th.
Stop-overs may be obtained at
ST. Louis ON return portion of
Chicago tickets r. Return must
begin ON or before August 81.
For sleeping car reservations
apply TO w. b. Hopkins, Ticket
Agent.
j.. NJ. BEALL, G., p. A.
W. II. HOPluNs, Ticket Agt.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Those scientists who have the con
tract of killing off all the house flies
viii not be likely TO want another job
for a G Itury or two.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

One wife secured a divorce on the
ground that her husband had sixty
five shirts. The job of keeping track
of sixty-ffve collar buttons would in
itself constitute unbearable cruelty.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

operation fer piles will not be neceSs-
sary if you use Man Zan Piles 7 ~.
Put up ready to use. Guaranteed. Price
5oc. Try it. "Sold by ]. w. JONES'"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

One can't help admiring the man
or woman who is good natured dur
fng hot waves as well as between
them.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Have you seen it. Have you
tried it. The Singer Sc, most
wonderful machine of Goth cen
tury, light running and noise
less. For sale at The Sim
ger Store, 315 Main St, j. w.
Clarke Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Turnip seed, fresh stock, best
prices. all varieties.
Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

We should welcome heartily each
new star on the flag. for when the
material for state making runs out no
new stars will appear.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Messrs. II. B. Elder and Edgar
Thomas leave today for st. Louis
and other cities on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Miss Sallie Cotton has return
ed home from two weeks visit
to friends in Montgomery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Just when the world was losing
sight Of Tolstoy b. good friend, ire
-htfuII. oppressed three OF
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
Get ice cream at the Arcade.

Every body's attention is call
ed to the ads in this issue, an
nouncing the cheap sales,
that can be visited during the
encampment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Miss Alder Mae, of Montgom-
cry is visiting Mrs. Myrick Cox.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Turnip seed, fresh stock, best
prices, all varieties.
Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

Mexico has made too good n record
to lose it all in the revolution trade.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02
A Few MORE

Vacancies in class VicKsburg
Smitarium Training School for
Nurses. Young women wishing
10 become trained nurses, write
for particulars.
DR.. ID. =. Street,
Vicksburg Sanitarium
Nicksburg Miss. 7-19 limo.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-02

The coolest place in the city is
the Arcade Confectory. South
Market St.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-19
A WORD OF WELCOME,

All Ottumwa welcomes the distin.
guished visitors in the city today to
attend the convention of the Iowa
League of municipalities. Ottumwa
appreciates that nothing is too good
for the officials who are at the head
Of the governments of Iowa cities, and
proof of this will be given the visitors
IN the hospitality shown them during
their stay.
No convention of the year is more
important than this annual meeting
of the mayors, councilmen, engineers
and city officials Their deliberations
are of public nature that interests
all the people. The topics they dis
cuss all relate to city government and
city improvement. questions upon
which too much light cannot be
thrown.
The business meetings OF the body
will doubtless be fruitful of results as
there Is big attendance from all
over the state of men who have given
study to municipal problems. The
social side of the convention will as
suredly be pleasant, as the CONNER
cial organizations of the city, the bus
mess men and the citizens generally
are united with Mayor Phillips and
the other city officials in the plans to
make the stay of the visitors pleasant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-09-19
RoosEvELT's RoYIsHNEss.

Baltimore Sun. A dispatch from
Oyster Bay states that a tent which
the president will take to Africa when
he goes on his big game expedition
was set up on the lawn of Mr.. Roose
velt's home Sycamore HILL last Mon
day. That day the president, according
to the dispatch, played about it like
boy, tightening ropes here and there
and arranging the folds to the best
advantage This description gives a
glimpse Of Mr.. Roosevelt in one OF
the most attractive phases of his per.
sonality. He Is an enthusiast in all
matters in which he is interested, and
he has all the buoyancy of youth The
president is so years young It is a
great thing for man that has round.
ed the half-century mile-post to feel
that he has not outlived the enthusi-
asm of his earlier years The picture
OF the president playing about the
tent like a boy" is thoroughly ma.
tural one. Some men are born old.
They were never boys In spirit. Mr..
Roosevelt has never outgrown his boy
ishness. We can easily imagine him
at 70 years of age playing about a
tent or engaging in recreations with
an interest as eager and spirit as
youthful as he displays now in his
various diversions. We suspect the
president will never get as old as his
years. Fortunate is the man who new
er loses his interest in life, never
feels that life is not worth living,
who always keeps in touch with youth
and is neither ashamed or disinclined
to play about tent like boy"