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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
RAILROAD RUMBLE

Mr.. P. c. Hall, the agrees BILE
Alabama car service man in this
territory, has been in the city the
past few days on business in con-
nection with his company.
Mr.. Griggs Ussery, one of the
attaches of the local office of the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad at Arte-
sia, is spending a few days in the
city.
Mr.. Cecil Scales, of the audi
tors Office, Mobile, Ala, is visit
ing in the city.
Mr.. Oma Duncan and wife of
Carrolton, Ala, are spending the
week in the city with friends and
relatives.
Chief McGill of the detective
agency of the NJ. q o. is in the
city on business in Connection with
his company.
Mr.. Gayle a popular baggage
and express messenger of the M.
& 0. has resumed his run after
a visit to Mobile and New Orleans
Ward Mcfarland of the M. &
o. has been enjoying a vacation
and the festivities of the encamp-
ment in the city the past week.
Fred Powers, hostler this
station, is on his vacation.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Secretary and Treasurer.

City Hall, Columbus, Miss,
August 6, 1908.
Regular adjourned meeting of
the Council this date present,
Il. A. Weaver, president protein,
and councilmen Lincoln, Walker,
McClanahan, Moore and Steen.
After the reading and adop-
ton of the minutes, Councilman
Lincoln stated that while it was
the intention of the Council to
take up certain school and other
important matters at this session,
that owing to the absence of the
Mayor on account of sickness, he
moved that the monthly accounts
only be taken up, which was duly
seconded and ordered.
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Young Man Rescued d

Mr.. Johnston, a member of
the Vicksburg Southrons, came
near drowning Friday afternoon,
at four o'clock, while in swim
ing at the LuXapalilla river near
the camp.
The young man was going I'M
der his last time when he was
rescued by some of his compan-
ions who were also in tathing.
The members of the division
hospital at the camp were noti-
fled Immediately of the acci-
dent and the ambulance was
hurried to the scene of the suf-
ferer, later earring him back to
headquarters.
Mr.. Johnston has many friends
who are glad to know that he
has recovered entirely and that
he was able to be out yesterday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
NEGRO BRAKEMAN KILLED
ON MOBILE AND OHIO
Attempted to Board Train
While 1t Was Running
At Lively Rate.

Hill Brown a young darkey,
son of the hackman by the same
name, was fatally injured by To-
cal freight train No. 112 in
charge of Conductor Fallaw and
Engineer Hall at McCrary Fri
day. This crew had discharged
their work at McCrary and were
getting under full headway when
the boy attempted to flip" the
pilot of the engine and missing
his footing both legs were sever
ed from his body, he also sustain
ed injuries about the head which
resulted in his death shortly af-
ter his being brought to this city
and put in charge of the COM
pany's surgeon DR.. John Davis.
No responsibilities of the railroad
or the crew in charge is placed
to them since the darkey seemed
determined to ride the engine in
his dare devil way.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Barham Robertson

Mr.. G.. w. Barham of Bismark
Mo-, and Mrs. Fannie Young
Robertson of this city were mar
ried Wednesday afternoon Au-
gust 5th at 1:30 o'clock, at the
residence of Mr.. Frank Bell near
McCrary in the presence of a few
intimate friends. After the GER
emony refreshments were served
and at three o'clock the couple
left for a trip to st. Louis and
Colorado Springs at the termina-
ton of which they will return to
Bismark where they will make
their home.
Mr.. Barham is travelling
salesman for Nicholas-Scharff
and sons, of st. Louis and is held
in high esteem by them and his
associates.
His bride is we'll known here
as Miss Fannie Young and she
has many warm friends who ex-
tend her good wishes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Hotice to Contractors.

7 h Board f Supervisors
at their next regular meeting on
the first Monday of September,
1908, will receive sealed bids for
the building of two concrete
bridges on Robinson Road, West
of Marshall place, according to
plans and specification on file in
Chancery Clerks office. Bond
to be required of successful bid
der in sum double amount of
bid, to keep. bridge in perfect
condition for five years. The
Board reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids,
d. d. RICHARDS, Clerk.
By B. A. LINCOLN, d. G..
8-9-3W
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
GOMMENDS ORGANIZATION
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
But Has Different Idea As
To Where DeSoto Cross
ed Toribigbee River
Editor Co lmbus Commercial:

Editor Co INDUS Commercial:
| have recently seen the press
accounts of he formation of a
Chapter Oft e American Revo-
luton in c lumbus. Associations
Of this cha lcter have ever been
an incentiva to higher Ideals in
life, and have been the means
of preserving the memory of ma
ny historic incidents and events
that o ,herwise would have pass
ed into oblivion. Their creation
thus ever strongly appeals TO all
students engaged in historical
researches.
l notice too with pleasure the
design of this Chapter to
mark historic places in Lowndes
county. No doubt there are sew
eral places in the county that
should be marked with memo
rial stones or otherwise.
But, as one much interested in
Mississippi history, and who is
now making some special re-
searches in that field, | wish
to enter an earnest protest
against the suggestion that the
chapter erect a boulder at Ply
mouth to mark there the suppos-
ed crossing place of the Tombig-
bee by DeSoto and his followers.
All the evidence given by the
two most noted chroniclers of
DeSoto's expedition, namely,
knight of Elvas and Rodrigo
Ranjel (the latter DeSoto's pri-
vate secretary, plainly shows
that DeSoto did not cross at Ply
mouth, but that the crossing
place on the Tombigbee was at
or near Cotton Gin in Monroe
county. Hence a memorial stone
erected at Plymouth would be
at variance with all historic
probabilities, and should any
memorial ever be erected any
where on the Tombigbee to mark
the crossing place of De Soto,
Cotton Gin has the best claim
to that distinction.
Respectfully,
HENRY S. HALBERT.
Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 5, 1908.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Cotton States League
YESTERDAYS RESULTS:
Columbus 3
GuIfport-Biloxi o

Allison did the pitching stunt
for Columbus yesterday.
Gulfport-Biloxi took the game
Thursday by score of / too
Columbus won her game back
Friday from the Sand Crabs by
a score of 5 to L., and white
washed them Saturday: the
score being 8 to o in favor of
the DISCOVERIES.
The Vickburg bunch will begin
a series of three game swith Col
umbus, tomorrow. The Hill
Billies" have been doing some
good work for the past few
weeks. but we expect to break
all of that up. Games called at
$3.50.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Bids Wanted.

Bids are solicited for furnish
ing cattle and hogs for the use
of the industrial Institute &c Col
lege for session 10000. All
stock to be in first class butcher
ing order, and to be delivered
in quantities of 10 head or more
per month. A 100000 bond
will be required for faithful per-
formance of contract. For fur
ther particulars, apply to d. I.
CASTOR, Sec'y & Treas.
a6-2W.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
TRAIN DERAILED
ON SOUTHERN
Freight Train On Southern
r. r. neraiIed

Freight train No, 73, on the
Southern railroad was derailed
yesterday morning at six O'Clock
at Fern Bank, Alabama. Fif-
teen cars were thrown from the
the track the cause being the
spreading of the rails. The
NJ. and o., wrecking train was
sent to the scene of the accident
and the track was cleared at a
late hour yesterday afternoon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Program For Today

All Regulars drills will be
omitted.
At five o'clock the Twelfth
regiment band will give a sacred
concert on the campus. this will
last one hour, following which
dress parade by the Regulars
will take place, and this will be
followed by dress parade of the
third regiment.
The day for the sham battle
has not been decided upon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

uecaIy submitted,
lH. SYKES, sec'y s. Treas.
r.I.Ial-
"a petition from residents and
Erayers If wards 2 and 3 ask
that an arc light be main
aimed at the intersection of
ehth street and Fourth Avenue
th uas read and on motion
a matter was referred TO the
ht committee for investigation
Ed report.
"a petition from residents of
ri 9 asking that the ditch west
south of the Maxwell prop
y between Fifth and Sixth
nues and Fifth and Sixth
reta South be at once put in a
ure sanitary condition was read
ad on motion the matter was re-
el 10 the street committee
q investigation and report.
The committee appointed to
ok into the matter of needed
proFements on the city stables
- upon request continued.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Excursion via m. and O. R. R.

To St. Louis and return, $1,000
To Chicago, Ill. and return SIS. 90
Tickets will be sold Saturday
p. m. August 18th, for train No.
A, at 1927 p. m. and for train No.
2, leaving Columbus, Miss, Sun
day a. m. at 1926, Aug. 10Th.
StOp-overs may be obtained at
St. Louis, on return portion of
Chicago tickets Return must
begin on or before August 81.
For sleeping car reservations
apply to w. B. Hopkins, Ticket
Agent.
j. M. BEALL, G.. P. A.
w. B. HOPKINS, Ticket Agt.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Business Notice.

| will leave the city in the next
few days with my family on ac-
count of i'll health. If anv cne
wishes to See me on business
please call on Mr.. Beverly Hop
kins or Mr.. j. r. Richards.
They will attend to my business
during my absence.
8-8-1t T.. ?. BRoWNLEE,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Church Rep aired.

The two corners on the FIRST
Methodist Church steeple, which
were struck by lighting a short
while ago, were repaired Friday
morning. under the management
of contractor Ed. Morris.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Still a Chance.

There is just as much chance
for the rising generation as there
has been for any generation.
Give them healthy bodies, we'll
stocked minds and a determinat-
ion t o succeed, and they will
make their place in the world. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
71GEElIH6S OF
THE CITY COUNCIL

E Hail. Columbus, Miss.
Eth lsls
regular meeting Of the
this date present i. S.
eI mayor. and councilmen
Lincoln. McClanahan,
ana steen.
. tHa reading and adoption
minutes Mr. SimraIl APP
before the council and
..I .Ha ditch IN front of
as Dr. Curry's resi-
spected With the
.#ari.uE more satisfac-
drainage. and was assured
would be taken up in
nI Kaye 0f the indie
.H Stills was before the
nd stated that In order
.aa Insurance compan-
#alId have 10 connect
.. .s main and since it
.r intention % use water
.-. e.g main only in case
.reT asked % be released
falling water meater.
THE monthly reports of the
Commissioner, Engineer,
Water Works and Chief of
read and ordered
@ .E MarshaIs report
.actIons for tb e
GO Ta.g-g8. was read and
BE same ordered spread
.. a.naleB as follows.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Lack Of Economy,

That sheriff at Pensacola, Fla,
fought a good fight and lost.
The mob had its way with the
negro prisoner. But public opin-
ion, comforted by a list of two
men killed outright, four fatally
wounded and others badly hurt
is apt to reflect usefully upon the
lack of economy in lynch law as
a substitute for regular proceed
ufes. New York World.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Does your back ache? Do you have
sharp pains in the side and small of the
back? This is due usually, to kidney
trouble. Take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They will promptly re-
lieve weak back, backache, rheumatic
pains and all kidney and bladder disor-
ders. Sold and recommended by S. E.
Mayfeld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

The Clean-Sweep sale of low
prices which is going on at Simon
Loeb and Bros, large store un-
der the management of Mr.. Sig
Greenburg of Greenville is draw
ing larger crowds every day. A
large number of special salesla-
dies, statesmen, and cash boys
have been placed in the store
and they are giving the public
prompt attention, upon entering
their store. Read their large
ad in this issue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
SUPERVISORS MEET
IN MONTHLY SESSION
Regular Routine Work and
Equalization of Taxes
Occupy Time.

The Board of Supervisors con-
vened in monthly session Mon
day morning and after transac-
ing the regular business spent
the remainder of the week in
equalizing the taxes.
There was nothing of special
Importance brought before the
board.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

I"TI|"I|
H. g.. FANDINER,
Marshal and Tax Collector.
aHI rubserhed before me,
@
uoNNELL, Mayor
certify tnat 80. e. Vandiver,
... EaE Collector. has this day
shove amount 0i money,
SYKES, Sec. Treas.
rp. August q. 1908.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Have you seen it. Have you
tried it, The Singer 66, most
machine of 10th cen
tury, light running and noise
less. For sale at The Sin
ger Store, 315 Main St., ]. w.
Clarke Manager.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Captain J. G. Welborn o f
Ellisville spent Friday and Satur-
day in the city minglin,S with the
soldier boys.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Miss Aida Maye, of Montgom-
cry, Ala, is the attractive guest
of Miss Annie Cotton at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Myrick Cox, on
Sixth Street North, during en-
campment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
To MasonS.
8-9-3w

Columbus Lodge No. 5 F. A.
NJ, will hold special communica-
ton next Tuesday night the 11th
at 8 o'clock for the purpose Of
comforting the master degree
Visiting brethren cordially invit-
ed.
w. II. CARTER. w. NJ.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

The street committee reported
that the following cement side
walks should be laid: Along the
south side of Second avenue N,
running west from Fifth street
to the northwest corner of Kay's
Ice Factory; the west side of
Third street NJ, from Main to
/ Second avenue N. and along the
west side of Fourth street N,
from Main to Third avenue n.
On motion duly seconded the
Marshal was instructed to issue
+ the usual notice to property own
+ ers as per above descriptions that
cement sidewalks must be laid
as outlined in the above report of
the street committee in 90 days
from this date. So ordered.
The matter of properly tiling
the following bitches was refer
red to the street committee for
| investigation and report: The
west side Of J. NJ. Streets prop
erty on Sixth street between
Main and Second avenue N; on
Sixth Street South between
Fourth and Fifth Avenues South;
on Fifth street S., from J. B.
Shaw's store to M. q o. tracks.
Councilman McClanahan stated
that in his judgment as well as
others Of the Council with whom
he had conferred, the city should
own and control that piece or
parcel of land lying between the
water works plant and Luxapa-
lila Creek; that he had made in
quiry of the owners looking to it's
purchase by the city and that |
same could be bought for 500, |
and upon motion duly seconded |
the finance committee was en-
powered to conclude negotiations |
looking to the acquiring by the
city of this particular property.
1t was ordered that the street |
committee investigate the COM
plaint Of Mr.. Simrall and report |
at the next regular meeting of
the Council.
The Mayor reported that the
centrifugal pump at the water
works had bursted three differ
ent times under the watch of the
same engineer, and that he in
sisted that the matter be investi-
gated and the blame if possible
be placed where it belongs.
1t was ordered that the water
committee make a thorough in
vestigation as to the cause Of the
constant breaking of the CEN
trifugal pump and report their
findings at the next regular
meeting.
The request of the Independ-
ent Oil Co, was refused and a
motion prevailed that all plants
using water for fire or other pur-
poses be required to install me.
ters.
1t was ordered that the con-
templated wer on College
street be referred to the street
committee for investigation and
report.
The secretary and treasurer
presented SO interest coupons
value $1,000 each and one inter
est coupon value $500, same
were counted and cremated in
open council and the secretary
and treasurer allowed proper
credit.
Councilman McClanahan offer
ed the following Ordinances,
same being amendments to the
city charter, Nos. IA and is, and
moved their adoption. being
seconded same were submitted /
to a vote of the Council and
passed.
Amendments published in
part of this issne.
On motion the council adjourn
ed till S:P. M. Thursday evening
Attest:
|. III. SYKES, 4
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Mrs. l.. M. Howard of Shreve-
port La, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. C. C. Buder at the residence
of Mrs. E. K. Lide.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Mrs. C. H. Shepard of Mans
field, La, is in the city visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Stone.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

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, 1908-08-09

For SALE-A good horse. Ap-
ply to E. B. Boyd, Major End In
fantry, Camp Noel.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Mr.. T. A. Wilcox and son of
Ethelville spent Tuesday in the
city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

Read The Commercial for the
latest news.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09
Black Minorcs Eggs.

Setting of fifteen for 81. 90
apply to J. H. Cook, Columbus
Miss. 8-9-1m.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-08-09

w. H. CARTER, w. NJ.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
Fat All My Life, and How
Got Rid of 1t.

First captivating plumpness begins
to steal upon woman in her tWenties.
Plumpness is followed by-oh, horrors
fairness, and shortness of breath and
heart fiutters. Then, alas, comes the
chin that is double and the comical
numbering waddle of the overfat. Fine
sarcasm to tell such a woman to exer-
else. Why not counsel flying? She is
as able to do the one as the other. It's
another keen cut to suggest dieting.
When ladies are just so fat they
haven't an ounce of will power or en-
ergy to spare for extras-just living is
hard enough work for them.
What then? Are these unfortunates
condemned to be fat for life? No, be-
lieve it or not; a simple home receipt,
easy to get at a drug store. will take
that fat off and keep it off. Listen.
Half ounce Marmola, !. ounce Fluid
Extract Cascara Aromatic and 31@
ounces Syrup Simplex mixed at home
and taken in teaspoonful doses after
meals and at bedtime, will take off as
much as a pound day in some cases.
Get the Marmola in the sealed pack
ages-you are sure 1t is fresh that way
take the mixture month and you'll
see. The fat seems to drop off and
leave nice, smooth, firm flesh, while the
health and complexion improve won
derfully.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23
PILES
20 Years
Cared for Soc.
Bed-Ridden From Piles, Massachu-
sets Man Is Cured by Wonderful
Pyramid Pile Cure-Send for a
Free Trial Package Today.

Il had piles for 20 years. l was so bad
for months at time as to be unable
TO walk. Having a friend who lost his
life by an operation. / desisted from ever
having that experiment tried on me.
II tried the sample of Pyramid Pile
Cure you sent me. and then bought
5o-cent box. The results were imme-
date and surprising to me. assure you
Its speedy action also makes il ex-
tremely favorable for impatient people.
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Mattapan, Mass"
J The moment you begin to use Pyramid
Pile Cure your piles begin to leave you.
and itching and pain begin to disappear.
1t heals ali sores, ulcers and irritated
parts. 1t is put up in the form of sup
positories and is easy to use.
trial treatment will be sent you at
once by mail. in plain. sealed wrapper.
without a cent of expense to you, if you
send your name and address to Pyra-
mid Drug Co.. 40 Pyramid Building, Mar
shall. Mich.
After you receive the sample. you can
get a regular size package of Pyramid
Pile Cure at your druggists for 80 cents,
or, IL he hasn't it, send US the money
and we will send it to you.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-02-23

Mrs Morrison's toast was to his
courage" and she spoke of the particu-
larly fearless kind of courage it took
first to come to the new land and then
to follow the strict lines of thought and
belief laid down in those times.
Nor enemy nor friends can daunt his
spirit
He knows he in the end shall life in
herit"
Mrs Mary Towsey Hayt of Park City
was the last speaker, and her toast was
to 'his piety." Mrs. Hayt spoke beau
tifully of the real religion which per-
vaded the everyday life of the Puritan,
of his high ideals which have been
transmitted to the nation, and of his
hopes for the better life. Her lines
were:
1.-The sun set, but set not his hope
The stars rose: his faith was earlier
up"
Before leaving, a standing toast was
drunk, proposed by Mrs. Allen to the
Father of his Country, whom God
made to have no children of his own,
that the nation might call him father"
Among those present, the members
and their guests, were Mrs. C. E. AL
len, Miss Esther Allen, Miss Helen AL
len, Mrs. A. H Boxrud, Mrs Nj. A
Breeder, Mrs. Broadhurst, Mrs. Mary
Bailey, Mrs. Roscoe Breeder, Mrs. J..
NJ. Bowman. Mrs. George M. Baken,
Mrs. w. NJ. Bradley, Mrs. A. r. Cook,
Mrs. Don Coray, Miss Anna Y. Decker.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Dart, Mrs. r. w. Fisher,
Mrs. w Mont Ferry, Miss Mary Olive
Gray, Mrs. Lafayette Hanchett, Mrs.
L. z. Hall, Mrs. a. j. Hosmer, Mrs.
Grant Hampton, Miss Maydelia Hobbs.
Mrs. F. W. Hayt of Park City, Mrs.
U. Z. Hiskey, Miss Edith Hobbs. Mrs.
E. L. Jones, Mrs. C. S. Kinney, Mrs.
George Keyser. Mrs. H. K. Kiln