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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Harris
are to be congratulated upon the
arrival of ten pound baby boy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26

Turnip seed, fresh stock, best
prices, all varieties.
Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26
w. B. Harris,

secretary.
Nye Hearn. |. B. Wheeler, +.
E. Harris, elected members of
County executive Committee
from District No. /,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26

Read The Commercial for the
latest news. f.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26

This is the final week of the
great clean sweep sale which
the Woman's store is having.
Read their great bargains in
this issue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26
Decorate

your house or store with bunting
and flags. For sale at
SIMON LOEB & BRO.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26

We'll, F." sighed the weary land
lady after the baseball team had
eaten it's meal and left, while she
surveyed the remnants, Il hope
that team doesn't come so unex-
pectedIy again, as my butcher
has only one delivery oagon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-07-26

Stop at the Arcade COnfectory
for fine ice cream and cooling
drinks. South Market st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

GonaiVes and Other Ports
to Be Blockaded by Haitian
Government.

United States Minister Turnlss has
cabled the state Department from Port
au Prince, Haiti, that the British steam
or Vorugern has been declared a pirate
by the Haitian government and Will be
treated as such by the war vessels OF
that government The Vortigern is a
British tramp steamer, and she sailed
from New York several days ago ostcn-
sibly for some port in Haiti.
Minister FuTniss also advised the de-
partment that the Haitian Harship Cen
teraire had sailed from St. Marc fo-
GOnaives to establish a blockade at the
latter port, IN an endeavor 10 keep sup
plies and war munitions from reaching
the revolutionists. who hold that city.
st. Marc is also blockaded. but all mer-
chant vessels of known character are
allowed 70 pass unmolested. The same
policy Will be pursued at GOnaives.
Ths United States gunboat Faducahr
which was ordered to the scene Of the
Haitian disturbance 10 protect United
States interests, sailed from New Or
leans yesterday morning and will arrive
al St. Marc within a few days. i Is
not decided whether she viii remain al
that port or will join the United States
gunboat Eagle, under command OF Com
mander MARVEL. at Gonaives.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
MORSE INVOLVED
IN 100000 NOTE
Cashier of Knickerbocker
Trust Company Signed
Necessary Papers.
Steamship Man Admits
Having Invested the
Sum Named.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-TWO hundred
thousand dollars. borrowed from the
Knickerbocker Trust Company on a note
made by E. =. Wire, cashier OF the
National Bank or North Amer a, was
used by Charles W. Morse in b steam
ship dealings. The note was .ade on
February IS, 1907, and was guaranteed
by Morse. II has not been paid, and
the receivers for the Knickerbocker as
sert that Wire has announced his liz
ability 10 pay; that the note was not
negotiated for his benefit. and that he
did not participate In the use OF the
$4,000.
Morse, with former President Curtis,
OF the National Bank Of Ncrth America,
and Wire were before Referee Daven-
port today on petition of the Ku.cker-
booker receivers. The receivers brought
/ proceedings against the trio TO submit
TO an examination concerning the con
cealment. Withholding. possession. con-
troll, or wrongful, disposition OF the
property mentionel in the accompanying
petition"
The petition after Teciting that the
note had been found among the assets
of the KnickerDocI1er, stated that the
| collateral deposited as security consisted
OF eight hundred bonds of the COnsOli-
dated Steamship Lines and 5000 shares
of the stock of the same lines which
| the petitioners asserted, they did not
| believe could be sold for any price
/ When Morse appeared he was asked
point blank what became OF the money
| He replied that It had been invested il
/ the stock OF the New York and Cubs
/ Mail Steamship Company. He declared
i that no made the arrangement for tht
| investment with Charles I. Barney. tneT
| president Of the KnickerbOcL1er Trus'
/ Company, who later committed suicide
| Morse said he had arranged to buy
| the steamship company for SO. 600. 600
| s., 900, 900 in cash and 100000 in bonds
| and the 100000 was the first payment II
! the transaction.
| The receivers will demand that MOrsl
/ make good the amount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
RICHARD A. RCURDY
BACK IN AMERICA
Says He Has Returned to
Stay After Two Years
in Europe.

MoRRIsTOWN, n. J.. Jan. 25,-"I
have not come back 20 the United
States with an ak for anybody, nor
have I any desire to take part in any
fight for the control of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company" said Richard A.
McCurdy, former president of he COM
pany, at his home tonight. AccompaH-
led by his wife and son, Robert II. Nc
Curdy, and the latter's wife. he re-
turned for a two-yeaTs' trip abroad on
the America today, and came at once
10 his palataI residence here. declaring
he was back for good.
McCurdy is suffering from a slight
cold contracted on shipboard. He would
not discuss reports that he intends 70
finance fight in the courts in behalf
of his son-in-law, Louis G. Thebaud. to
compel an accounting by the Mutual
for insurance alleged to have been writ
ten by the Thebaud concern prior 10
the change IN management Of the Mu-
tuaL
Asked II he had any interest in the
Mutual affairs, he replied:
Wei. 1 carry a 800. 600 policy in that
company and. OF course, am interested
TO that extent. I am seventy-three years
old and I think that entities me 20 re-
tirement. have no intention Of en-
g2ging IN any business again, but Will
pursue the simple life. While abroad
my wife was ill with rheumatism. bat
now she has entirely recovered"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
EXPEND $5OO,OOO
IN RESEARCH WORK
Great Progress Made by
Carnegie Institution in
Washington.

The Carnegie Institution OF Washlng-
ton has made considerable progress
during the past year in its investiga-
tons in the field Of art, science, and
literature, as shown by the year book
Of the institution just issued.
More than a half million dollars were
spent during the year on the projects
Of botanical research. economies, and
sociology, experimental evolution. his
tOricai research, rine biology, merid-
ian astrometry, terrestrial magnetism,
geophysicaI laboratory, horticultural
work, nutrition work, and the solar OBJ
seTYatory,
The department of meridian astro-
netry IS preparing a comprehensive
catalogue giving accurate positions o.
all stars from the brightest TO the sew
enth magnitude, inclusive.
President Robert s. Woodward reports
that the Carnegie Institution has grown
to the point OF requiring its entire in
come. nearly. 10 support adequately the
enterprjs now under way.
President Woodward reports that
nearly all branches OF the work Of the
institution are not only proving highly
fruitful already, but they give promise
OF rapidly increasing productivity in the
near future.
The fInsuC--I statement shows that
the Carnegie Institution has received
since January q, 1902, TO October q,
| 1897, inclusive, the sum OF s., So. 310.65,
and disbursed s., SIS, O73.16.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
JESSE ADKINS ACCUSED
BY CAPUzAYA OFFICERS

Assistant District Attorney Jesse Ad-
kins. was charged with misconduct in
a petition filed IN the District Supreme
Court yesterday by Attorney Henry r.
Davis, IN behalf OF Eugene Davis and
Edward c. Bran. vice president and
treasurer. respt ctively. OF the CapuzayG
Mining Company. recently indicted for
embezzlemeRt, conspiracy, and false pre-
lenses.
The petition asked for a dismissal of
the charges against the men on the
ground that Adkins procured the alb
sence OF Frederick ". Pratt, a member
the grs nd jury, in order that the
indictments would not be opposed.
Mr.. Pratt, who is a stakeholder in
the Mining Company. claims IN ar af-
affidavit fled with the petition that had
ne been present when the case was
under consideration. the indictment may
not have been returned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
HARLEY GRIEF STRICKEN
OYER WIFE'S SUICIDE

The funeral Of Mrs. Georgianna Har-
ley, who committed suicide Friday at
her home, s13 Ninth street northwest.
will be held from her residence at
O'Clock this afternoon. Her husband,
Capt. Charles Harley, employed as q
night Waterman at the Winder build
ing, Seventeenth and F streets north
west, is suffering from severe shock,
and is now under the care OF a ply
sician. When he came 10 his home
Friday morning fro-l the Winder build
ing. he was told that his wife had
Just died at Emergency Hospital
Mr.. Harley, as well as the dead wom-
ans friends, is unable 10 explain the
reason for Mrs. Harley's self-destruc-
ton. except that she was possibly tenn
porariIy insane from the suffering after
several severe attacks Of inhammatory
rheumatism and grip.
Mrs. Harley viii be buried in Glen.
wood Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
MINERS WRANGLING
OVER DOLAN CASE
Resolutions Adopted by
Convention FaVoring
Woman's Suffrage.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 2.-Pat-
rick DOlan, deposed and thrown out OF
:he United Miners national convention
two years ago, is again to play the in
teresting role of a bone OF contention
for the delegates 10 the miners present
national convention.
He was this morning. temporarily at
least, denied a seat in the national con-
vention.
A report submitted. though il did not
recommend seating him, was favorable
TO Dolan. The anti-Dolanites, however.
succeeded in getting through a motion
TO lay the whole matter on the table.
Not a voice was raised in protest and
the unanimous vote caused the dele
gates to believe the Dolan case was
settled for good.
The Dolan case, however, is not
closed.
You can say" said z. S. Mccullough,
president Of the Michigan miners. "that
the Dolan case will be brought again
before the convention. Dolan has Gre
dentials or a local union that Is IA good
standing and the credentials were is
sued in conformity with our laws. This
convention has no right to deprive that
local uniOn OF representation unless II
can show reason for it
one OF the most important resolu-
tions adopted today was one presented
and signed by John Mitchell. declar-
ing for the extension OF Lis franchise
10 women.
The convention also adopted a resoIU-
ton inviting William d. Haywood
secretary treasurer Of the Western
Federation OF Miners, to address the
convention on Monday next. Haywood
Will arrive in Indianapolis tomorrow,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
OCEAN GAMBLERS
HAD TO DISGORGE
Captain Stops Game and
Victims Money Is
Restored.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Tales OF big
gambling game, in which much money
changed hands, and which was stopped
by Captain Knuth. were brought to port
today by the HambUrg-American liner
AmerIka.
The chief losers we're declared 10
have been Count Dentie Frazzo and
Louis Lemp, jr., son of the St Louis
brewer. The game was broken up
Thursday night when Captain Knuth'
learning that passengers were losing
large sums. entered the smoking room
and TOared:
Here, you fellows, cut this out at
once. I'm tired Of this professional
gambling. I'm master Of this ship and
If the money won is not returned l viii
cause some arrests when we dock.
The winners were made to disgOrge.
None Of those concerned would talk
about the game.
Mrs. r c. Penheld. wife of a New
York broker. lost a pair of $500 diamond
earrings during the voyage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
BLUFF WON'T GO"
CRY HUGHES MEN,
NO SECOND CHOICE
Call Taft Letter " Fake,
and Slick Political
Trick.
Working to Land New
England and Penn
SylVania.

ALBANY. y. Y, jan 25.-Secretary
Tafts sop to the Hughes boomers in
New York State has come too late 70
avert factionaI warfare. So the leaders
of the Statewide Hughes league de-
clare tonight. Bluff is what they
characterize the War SecretaTy's letter
20 Parsons saying he does not want
his friends TO fight to secure a divided
delegation. and. following council of
war here today, they are preparing TO
''carry the war into Africa.
Theodore Roosevelt is to have the
fight of his life in his own State. Two
distinguished former governors, Black
and Odeu, are leading the struggle
against him. and they have able heu-
tenants
I'VE will send delegates from New
York 10 Chicago who will be for Hughes
first and last They viii not have any
second choice" IS the way the Hughes
men put the situation.
They Will force an early State conven-
4ion. It will name four delegates-at-
large who Will be Out-and-Out Hughes
men, and the convention viii issue iron
clad instructions for him.
With New York's delegates named
the Hughes boomers will try to land
those from New England and Penn
syIvania- Everything will be sacrificed
TO prevent the nomination Of Taft or
the first ballot and il that is accom-
pllshed the Hughes men claim they
will nominate their man.
'Our war cry from now on Will bt
fake" declared a former governor
tonight. "Taft's retirement from New
York was a diplomatic move engineered
by Roosevelt to make Taft our second
choice and deliver us to him on tn,
second ballot. But there viii be moth
ing doing"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
DISTRICT DAY IN HOUSE;
FIRST OF THE SESSION

For the first time in this Congress
the time Of the House will be given
over to the consideration Of District af-
fairs tomorrow.
There are half a dozen minor meas
ures on the calendar affecting the Dis
trict. and one bill Of great importance.
This IS the Sims bill 10 give the street
railway companies the right to put
down temporary trackage 10 the Union
Station which shall be operated until
proper arrangements for the perma-
nent trackage can be made. There IS
a bill for this now pending in the House
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
TALK ON MEXICO
TO WOHEN'S CLUBS

DR.. Adelaide E Portm8n read an in
teresting paper on New Mexico last
night at the meeting Of the District
Federation Of Womcn's Clubs. The
meeting was held in the rooms Of the
W. c. T. T., 80 Sixth street north
west, and was we'll attended. DR.. Port
man not only told OF her own impress
sions Of the country. but read q care
fully prepared history OF both old and
New Mexico.
Owing 10 the absence Of Mrs. Hop
kins the report Of the special commit
tee on the building of a clubhouse
which was expected, was postponed. Re
ports from other committees were read
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
FEAR OF hUTINY
ON CONVICT BOAT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 25.-No re-
port has been received from the Arkan'
sas river steamer on which forty con-
victs, "a charge Of two guards, left here
Friday for the State convict farm al
Warner, ninety miles southeast. Super
intendent Picock, Of the penitentiary
fears the convicts have mutinied, killed
or bound their guards ana landed, tax
Ing with them horses and mules which
were Ou the boat
Unless a report IS received by Sun
day noon the superintendent will start
down the rive in a launch. A majority
OF the cOuviCtS were negroes. IheA
were to pick cotton at the Warner farm
Several OF them were desperate Grim
inals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
BATTLESHIP NEARLY READY.

Admiral Mason, chief of the Bureau Of
Ordnance. has announced that one Of
the big twelve-inch guns Tor the battle
ship New Hampshire has been COM
pleted and shipped from the Washing
ton Navy Yard to that vessel. The New
Hampshire will be delivered 10 the Gov
eminent by her builders the last Of Feb
ruary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
FL0TlLLA NEARING PORT;
SIGHTED OFF M0NTEVlDE0

BUENOS, AYRES. Jan. 25.-The
United States torpedo boat fiotilla was
sighted of Montevideo early this after
noon. The fOtilla. which is on its way
to this port. was escorted by six Argen-
tine torpedo boats.
After a short stay here the hotilla VIII
rejoin the battlcship feet in the vicin-
ity Of tie entrance TO the Straits OF
Magellan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
OFFICIALS GRANTED LEAVES.

Mai. Henry II. Benham, Twenty-third
Infantry, and Mai. Patrick J. Hart,
chaplain, whose retirements have been
ordered as a result Of their failure 10
successfully take the Presidents horse
manship test, have been granted leave
of absence until The date of their re-
spective retirements, March a, and
April y.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
MIDsHIPMAN RESIGNS.

Orders were issued at the Navy De-
partment yesterday announcing the de-
Sachment Of NIidshipman a. G. Stirling
from the cruiser Panther, and the aC-
ceptance of his resignation by the Presl-
dent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOffler
Brand
Hams

The sweetness Of LOffler Brand
Hams is prOVerbial wherever
people who know what good eat
ing is gather together. There is
q reason. The utmost care is
taken I'm the selection Of the
stOck-it is carefully fattened
on Virginia cOrn-it is cured by
the most complete and careful
methods. That Is why LOffIer
Brand Hams have made q name
for themselves among people
who know.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOffler'S
Breakfast
Bacon

4 rich nutty flavor, a tender
brown cEispness after cooking,
and an appetiziHg appearance
and smell distinguishes LOffler's
Breakfast Bacon from the Ordi-
nary kinds. 1t is made from
carefully selected Virg ini
grown, cOrn-fed hogs; it is care
fully cured. and it is handled
and packed so as to preserve all
the sweetness. 1t is a dish to
tempt the most exacting critic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

We like you to come out
to our BrightWOOd Avenue
pIant-and see how iOffler's
Sausage is made. We'd like
you TO personally note the
exacting care and attention
given to their making. Every
ingredient is a standard,
wholesome articIe-eYery
hand skilled and careful
every inch OF the factory
constantly cleaned and san
itary. Now will you ask for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOfflCr'S
Sausage
On Sale at Every Good Grocery Store in Washington
1907 Pure Always

There was no need Of a "Pure
Food Law" to make LOffIer's
Sausage better. Long before
such legislation was thought of
our Sausage was the standard of
purity-all the legislation in the
world could make no better sau.
sage than
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOfflCr'S
Sausage

Does the question Of what
TO have for breakfast ever
worry you?
There's nothing more de-
lieiOus, more appetizing, or
more WhOles than
LOfler's Sausage for the
early morning meal.
They can be prepared In a
variety Of fOrms-aIl most
delicious and tempting.
Next time you go to the
grOcer's ask him for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

All lard is not PURE-LOffler's
is. Only the finest and most
healthy hogs are Used-they are
slaughtered in the most careful
manner and by the most SAM.
taTy process. The fat is care
fully rendered, especial care be-
ing taken to preserve absolute
cleanliness. The lard is packed
and handled so as to be absO-
Iutey free from impurities of
all kinds. That is why We are
confident in calling it
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOffler'S
Sausage

Has many imitatOrS. As a safe.
guard against substitution phone
US and we viii give you the
names of grOcerS in your neigh
bOrhOOd handling LOffler's 100
per cent Pure Sausage. Stands
in all markets and deliveries to
every portion of the city. Let us
have your order for next weeks
breakfast and supper require
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOfflGr'S
Sausage

Is 100 per cent pure-it always
has been and always VIII be.
Every ingredient that goes into
them, every step in their manu-
facture shows the careful and
painstaking study that has made
them famous. Ask the grocer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26
LOffler'S
Sausage

Is being used in more Wash
ingtOn Homes week after week.
Ever since the days of your
grandmother and great-grand-
mother they have been in con-
stantly growing local demand.
You don't know what real Sau.
sage is until you've eaten
Loffler's-1OO per cert pure
and as delicious as any food
product that gIaces your table.
On sale everywhere where good
food is sold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-26

Is distinctly a Washington prod
net.
Most of the young pigs used
in their making are grown right
in this lOcality-sO near that
members Of our firm can keep
a close watch upon them. They
are dressed in our own abat-
tOir, right outside Of the city
limits, and the sausage is made
in our own healthy, sanitary
plant on BrightWOOd avenue.
That's why we know they're
rlght-that's why we safely say,
They're 100 per cent pure"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-10
REAL OPPORTUNITY.

They do me wrong who say come nc
more
When once ! knock and fail to find
you in;
For every day stand outside the door
And bid You wake. and go 10 fight
and win.
Though deep in mire. wiring not your
hands and weep;
lend my arm TO all who say Z
cam
No shame-faced outcast ever sank SO
deep
But yet may rise and be again a
man,
Weep not for precious chances passes
away,
Weep not for golden ages in the
wane;
Each night / burn the records Of the
past
At sunrise every soul is born again.
Miss Mary Harrison is visiting at
MI. Pleasant for a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Cook will re-
move into the Topper residence on I'm
lon street on October /.
Miss Margaret Stiles. after spending
the summer at Mt Airy, win leave
this week for Sew Jersey
Miss Kate Slater is spending lew
days In Atlanta purchasing some Of
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-10
personal :
AND SOCIAL

/ Misses Bonnie and Mamie Ross. two
Of the teachers in the public schools,
have returned from Chicago, where
they have been spending the summer.
/ The friends Of Hiss Blanche Kemp,
Of New Berlin. Fla. who visited the
family Of Mrs. w II Fox in this city,
win learn with interest OF her mar
riage to Capt Robert A. Carleton,
which took place last week al the
home of Mrs n. b Kemp. formerly
Miss Ethel Fox, Of Bruns wick, in VIII
mington, n. c. Mrs. Kemp was ma
Itron Of honor and the wedding was a
pretty affair
Mrs c. II. Jewett arrived in the
city last night enroute to Waynes-
yilla, where she goes to visit her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris. Mr..
and Mrs Jewett. who have been re-
siding in Panama for the past year
left there some time ago on a pleasure
trip. They went from Panama 10 New
York thence 10 the Great Lakes. from
there to San Franci go and other cities
and then came south Mr. Jewett is
now in middle Georgia and both he
and Mrs. Jewett viii spend several
days in Brunswick before leaving again
for Panama
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-10

3. G. Stewart, a merchant IF Cedar
yie%, Miss, says: ~ tell my custom
ers when they buy box Of DR.. Kings
New Life pills they get the worth Ct
that much gold in weight, II afflicted
with constipation, malaria or bilious.
mess" Sold under gaarantea at
Roses drug store, 25e.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-09-10

BRASS, STEEL md RUBBER
Stamps, Seas. Stencils, Badges
House Nnmoers. Memorial TABLETS
w. b. FAM. CITY HAIL,