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Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-20
its orlaln undlscovered.

Biblical students have searched In
every possible quarter for the origin
OF the csistom Of carrying candles In
the candiemass protessloa without
1ndlng any roccyd OF t.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-20
Some Early History.

The first Protestant mission TO the
Indians west OF the Mississippi vas
established in 1920 at Harmony. near
the line OF what Is now Vernon and
Bates counties.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-20

A. v. c. ". Maid Of Honor Chosen.
Miss Frances Mcfarland OF War.
rensburg has been elected maid of
honor to represent the r. N. Par
sons camp OF Johnson county at the
national encampment OF ex-Confeder
ates in Memphis, June 6 to 9.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-20
An OH inspector for Poplar Blur.

Gov. Hadley has appointed W. II.
Kershner coal oil inspector OF Poplar
BLUM for n period OF two years from
May !, 1909.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-20
a Wldolv knov,n vVnman n.aa

a Widely known Woman Dead.
Mrs. kila Bsans. wife Of Dr. w. p.
Evanl. retired. Is dead at her home
near nesman. She vas 81 years old
Tbs family 10 widely known In Cen
trnl Missouri.
Mexico Missouri message., 1909-05-20

he. They've offered me place 10 so
TO work. and I've been awful tempted
to take II. ! want TO take IL. My land!
how I want to, But don't feel able
to dig cellars. wouldn't last at II
more'n a few days and then what
would become OF my fatherless chill.
dren with nobody TO look after EN-?
And because think Of these things
aud can't bring myself to-to-passing
away from 'em so soon, I'm going to
be put out OF my house and home. My
little home. that I've thought so much
Of"
He had 10 stop and wipe hls eyes.
Agnes eyes were wet. too. and her
feet patted the floor. But WHY
says she. ''whyG''
Il don't know--that Is, for sure.
ma'ani. You see ! amt been able 10
earn nothing foo some time Eureka,
poor girl. she's had to look ont for US
ali. And l b'lieve the doctor there.
his bin amt been all paid; and we
owe Mr.. scuddor some rent; and l
s'posa likely Eureka would be able 20
give more Of her time 20 the Island
work. and maybe for less paF. IT,"
4 see.~ says Miss Page. seornful. Il
ace. And 80. for few dollRra you are
70 be turned out OF your home. You. q
poor sick mani Oh. can hardly be
lieve there are such people In the
world. And yet have bad scmo ex'
psEienna~
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lie health"
Political Contributions.

/ urgently recommend to congress
that a law be passed requiring that
candidates in elections of members of
the house of representatives and COM
mittees in charge Of their candidacy
and campaign file in proper office of
the United States government state
ment Of the contributions received and
Of the expenditures incurred III the
campaign for such elections and that
similar legislation be enacted In re-
spect to all other elections which are
constitutionally within the control of
congress- -
Conclusion.
Speaking generally, the country Is
ina high state Of prosperity. There is
every reason to believe that we are ON
the eve Of a substantial business ex-
pansion. and we have just garnered a
harvest unexampled in the market val
ue Of our agricultural products. The
high prices which such products bring
mean great prosperity for the farming
community; but. on the other hand,
they mean very considerably increas-
ed burden upon those classes in the
community whose yearly compensation
does not expand with the improvement
in business and the general prosperity.
Various reasons are given for the high
prices. The proportionate increase in
the output of gold, which today is the
chief medium of exchange and is in
some respects measure of value, fur
nishes substantial explanation Of at
least part of the increase in prices,~
The increase in population and the
! more expensive mode Of living of the
people, which have not been accom-
panied by a proportionate increase in
acreage production, may furnish fur
Their reason. 1t Is we'll to note that the
increase in the cost Of living is not
confined to this country, but prevails
the world over. and that those who
would charge increases in prices to the
existing protective tariff must meet
the fact that the rise in prices has
taken place almost wholly in those
| products of the factory and farm in
, respect to which there has been either
no increase in the tariff or in many
instances a very considerable reduc-
, ton. .-.,~ -.,4 .~~,~,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
Let II Spin.

Some one thinks we. soon. will know
How the earth doth turn and go:
How we circle round the sum
II it's true that this is done; Z; s'
How we swing along through space
In q dizzy. ceaseless race. $780,.
Some one thinks that through the pole
All these secrets will unroll.
.tAh. but then why should we care.
Fow we whirl through endless ARR,
q Ignorance is surely bliss
Matched with knowledge such as this
Let the sphere through space be cast.
Just SO long as we stick fast, AZ = =.
Swinging out or swinging In. ir,,t5l:y..r :,
Z We cant stop it--Iet It spin! w. 8
ss ~ Cleveland Plain Dealer. !.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
Unwilling Is Guess .

teThe Witherspoons are crazy over
their new baby. She Is the first girl
born into, the Witherspoon family in5
three ations. /. v. .4S:3-6
Indeed On the fathers or the
mothers side Chicago Record-Her-
aid 3s35
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Exactly.

Exactly. -
/: after all. what difference would ex-
plorers find between the north pole and
the south ,pole:" x..-
"Ob. all the difference in the worldr'
Cleveland Leader. -
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
ESI.alIsI|,,nsr.

hese pugili w CRY me. z said the
Peace loving persoi
sss hey talk d great dea
les. % HI canstaat Tear thar one
Icg them say something that WIN
stars Il ffsssr,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
No Change.

"You know woman was once the
head Of the family" she said. - :,
mo need to speak Of that in the pas
tense" replied her husband meekly.-
New Orleans Times Democrat. :
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10

A Reversal Of Custom.
The man who goes on foreign trips
Observes readjustment strange.
He proffers all his cash in tips.
The walters let him keep the change.
..< Boston Traveller
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10

An Opportune Propaganda. ::
The price of beef is soaring high,
And higher still are rentals.
Nov. why not heed the faddists' cry
And live outdoors on lentils?
Atlanta Constitution.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
The Last Turn,

The Last Turn. !. /.
''My turn will GOMEZ the actor cried.
Some day I'll turn the dollarsr' :.
Alas. he failed in all he tried, ~
And now he turns his collars r
Chicago News.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
Poor Man!

"Is. he SO poor?"
"tiracious. yes: He's so poor that;
merely to live is an extravagance!'-
Buck. :.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
On the Job.

. On the job -,
Gerald-Will you marry me? ".
Geraldine-Yes. but shall want time
to change my dress.-New York Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
Speed Snort,

Speed Sport.
The chauffeur lodging from the cop +
Let's danger spice his fun.
He knows he always runs risk
Whenever he risks a run.
denver Republican.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10
One For Pa.

0he TOT ras
~Say. pa?'' ..,:,. 81. ~
"What is it?' r. ~ - -
"What was Horatius doing at the
bridge, party ?"-New York Press. ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10

CONTINUED from page one.)
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10

There seems to- Ibes no feason why all
sthe bureaus and ofices Id the general.
government which have to- do with
fllae public health or subjects akin
sEIIssssto slaoald not ha united Hi Du-
ssas I'll III called tlls ssbsareau 81 pub.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1909-12-10

and one repair vessel. .
! Inc secretary Of the navy has inau-
gurated tentative plan involving GER
tain changes in the organization Of the
navy department. including the navy
yards, all OF which have been found
3py the attorney general TO be In 'ac-
I cordance with law / have approved
B %tne execution OF the plan proposed be
cause OF the greater efficiency and
economy It promises. sis.as .. :'+s.>
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Hot Springs Has 40.

Hot Springs. Ark, Aug. IT,
The heat wave became intensi-
fed over this section today,
reaching a high maximum of
temperature at the Army and
Navy Hospital at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, of 110 degrees. The
hospital is situated on the brow
of a mountain and is generally
regarded as a cool spot. A ther-
mometer placed in the sun in the
downtown district registered 124
degrees. There have been no
prostrations reported today, a
fact probably explained by the
genel al relaxation from business
during the especially heated
period.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Little Princess. +"

From the distinguished actor,
James Young: Like unto the
famous old English Pantomime,
with all its glitter, it's pageantry
and with all it's wonderful inn
pressiveness is the beautiful
fairy spectacle Little Princess. "
4 consider myself fortunate
in having witnessed the perform
ance and how the people en-
joyed 1.-THE grownups as well
as the children. 1t was indeed a
success, as was proved by the
keen pleasure manifested by the
audience. 1t was a stage picture
both beautiful and vivid of the
fantasies of childhood. There
was no effort to reduce children s
wonder-thoughts to the common
places of everyday matter-of-
fact probability.
Here were the personages
come to life of one of the most
absorbingly interest of child
stories. The Prince and the
Princess, the good fairy god
mother and the chariot were all
there and relished with as much
enjoyment by the older folks as
it was all witnessed with open
eyed-wonder by the children,
who will remember it by day and
at night. Little Princess and
the Prince will steal into their
dreamland thoughts. 1t was a
remarkable performance and
produced with great care and
considerable ingenuity"
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
J. C. Walton Convicted.

Tuesday afternoon the jury in
the case of ]. G. Walton, charged
with the murder of Mr.. Win t.
O'Flinn, brought in a verdict of
guilty and fixed Walton's pun
ishment at Imprisonment in the
penitentiary for life.
Later in the afternoon, Messrs.
Witherspoon q Witherspoon,
counsel for the defendant, made
application for a new trial, which
the court overruled without argu-
ment.
After the motion for a new
trial had been overruled, Judge
Buckley called on Walton to stand
up and receive sentence. He
stood and listened to the words
that would confine him to penal
servitude for the balance of his
life and as he did so his hands
trembled perceptibly, but he
showed no great concern other
wise.
The verdict was a surprise to
those who had followed the testi-
mony in the case. many thinking
he should have been sent to the
insane hospital, but the killing
was admitted and it was simply
a question of whether the jury
regarded the act of Walton,
at the time he shot O'Flinn, a
sane one or not.
1t is expected that the case
will be appealed to the supreme
court. Meridian Dispatch.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
HEAT WAVE
SWEEPS COUNTRY
SUNDAY AND MONDAY SAID TO HAVE
BEEN HOTTEST DAYS IN MANY
YEARS.
OTHER PLACES SUFFERED

The heat wave that has swept
the entire country for the past
week has been record breaker
and played havoc with the ener-
gy of the people. Old persons
in Columbus declare that Sunday
and Monday were the hottest
days experienced here in years.
From the following it will be
seen that other places have suf-
fered:
At Kansas City the maxi
mum was 10 degrees five de-
grees above the summers record
in Memphis. At Little Rock the
minimum was 81 at z O'Clock,
and during the afternoon a max
imum of 102 was reached. At
Shreveport the same maximum
was recorded, as was the case at
San Antonio. Tex, which, how
ever, is no rare occurrence for
Texas. The Forth Smith record
breaking mark was rivaled only
by Oklahoma City, which fell
several fractions short of the
Fort Smith maximum, but was
credited with the same number
of degrees.
New York, where excessive
heat is always felt and hardly
ever fails to claim its tolls of
victims, was fortunate in escap-
ing the wave and was blessed
with over four inches of rain,
always keeping the temperature
below 68."
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
ARNOLD SUES
STREET RAILWAY
HON. n. [. ARNOLD OF MeC0MB CITY,
FILES SUIT FOR FIVE THOUSAND DOL
LARS AGAINST STREET RAILWAY
SUIT A RESULT OF ACCIDENT

What came as a great surprise
to Columbus people was the suit
against the Columbus Railway
Light & Power Co.. by Hon. II.
L. Arnold of McComb City.
Hon. E. T. Sykes has been en-
ployed to represent Arnold.
The amount sued for is five
thousand dollars. 1t will be re-
membered that Mr.. Arnold was
hurt last May, when the Odd
Fellows met here in annual ses-
sion. The local lodge were en-
tertaining the visitors with a
trolly ride over the city. Sever
al cars were chartered, and the
visitors were taking in the city
when in some way they collided
with the regular car. causing
several passengers to jump
among whom was Mr.. Arnold.
who jumped and fell on a cross
tie from which he received
slight injuries. The plaintiff
claims that it was carelessness
on the part of the employees of
the company, and that as a re-
suit of this accident he received
injuries which disabled him. and
entailed upon him considerable
expense.
Hon. Arnold is prominent in
the Odd Fellows Lodge. At
present he is mayor of McComb
City, and stands we'll in political
as we'll as social circles.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
FOR HOME
IMPROVEMENT
PRES. n. [. WHITFIELD HAS PLANNED
SERIES OF COUNTY MEETINGS FOR
THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS
MEETING AT ACkERMAH 25th

Prof. H. L. Whitfield. presi-
dent of the Industrial Institute
and College, has formulated plans
for the organization of Home I'm
provement Associations in a doz-
en- or more counties in the state
within the next sixty days.
This movement was initiated
by Prof. Whitfield and members
of bis college faculty at a meet
ing held in Columbus several
weeks ago. and has attracted
much attention and favorable
comment. Briefly stated, Prof.
Whitfield is planning to carry on
a work of auxiliary character
similar to the farm improvement
plans formulated by President
Roosevelt, the distinction being
that the Mississippi Home I'm
provement Association will con-
fine its labors exclusively to the
home proper.
The work thus far has been
confined chiefly to the northeast
ern section of the state. Prof.
Whitfield has arranged for
meeting to be held at Ackerman
on August 25th. at which coun-
ty associs ton will be organized.
Similar gatherings will be held
in adjacent counties before the
close of the month. jackson
News.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Managers of oil mills in Mis-
sissippi have reached the con-
clusion that they will not be able
to commence their annual runs
until the last week in September
and in some districts the mills
will not be in operation until the
first week in October.
The delay of the season s
opening will of course be due to
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Suit Dismissed.

The suit of the Laurents
against the Insurance company
for the death of E. A. Laurent
will now be dismissed,
The Supreme Court of Missis-
sippi having held that Smith
was sane at the time of the kill
ing. Under the decision of the
courts the death was not acci-
dental, and therefore is not
covered by that clause in the
policy.
A letter has been received
here from Mr.. K. T. McConnico
saying that the suit would be
dismissed.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
ROBERT 7. WILLIAMS, JR.
FOUND DEAD SUNDAY EVENING
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY FROM HOME ON MAIN STREET,
CONDUCTED BY REV. 7. W. LEWIS

hundreds of friends to mourn foi
him.
The funeral was held from the
family residence, at five O'Clock
Monday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. T. w. Lewis, after which
the remains were laid to rest be-
meath mound of beautiful floral
offerings. The following friends
were pail bearers: Messrs.
Charles Evans. Reuben Banks,
Ballard Blake, Leighton Lide,
Mac lie Ottley, James Billups,
Jr., Henry Sherrod.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Shocked BY Live Wire.

Mr.. John C. Hunter, a ma
chinist at the Interstate Lum.
Der Co. plant, was badly shocked
late Saturday afternoon while
trying to connect two electric
wires. Mr. Hunter was thrown
from platform fourteen feet
high. to the ground. and received
slight Injuries by the fall. Drs.
Cryer and Wilson. of the Colum-
bus Hospital, were Immediately
summoned. and medical attention
given Mr.. Hunter, who is now
doing nicely.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Presented With a Watch


Hon. Will Sessions, Past Grand
Chancellor of K. of P.'s of Mis-
sissippi, was presented with a
handsome gold watch in behalf
of the local lodge of Jackson. at
a special meeting held last Mon
day night.
The following is what the
Jackson News has to say:
"On the back of the watch the
emblem of the order was beauti-
fully engraved and on the inside
was inserted: ITO Will A. Ses-
sions. P. G. c., from Lamar
Lodge No. 80, K. of P, May
18th, 1909" This is the date
Mr.. Sessions became a past
grand chancellor, and the pre-
sentation was to have taken
place Immediately after the
grand lodge session, but on ac-
count of the absence of some of
the committee the event was
postponed. Mr.. Sessions was
very much affected by the mani
festation of esteem of his broth
er knights and feelingly re-
sponded.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

The news of the sudden death
% Mr.. Robert T. Williams, Jr,
which occurred at the Williams
home on Main street last Sun
day afternoon, came as a great
shock to his hundreds of friends
here and elsewhere. His par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
were at their country home at
Mcintyre; and as was Rob's
usual custom he came in town to
spend Sunday. He spent the
night with a friend and together
they had breakfast about 10
o'clock, Mr.. Williams seeming
in the best of spirits. Shortly
after breakfast his man servant,
Charles Wade, took him to the
Fair grounds where they drove
for a while, when he complained
of being sick and ordered the
negro to take him home. They
reached the house about II
o'clock and by that time he was
suffering violently, and sent the
negro to ask Mr.. Ira Castor,
neighbor, to phone for a physi-
clan. Mr.. CASTOR was not at
home, and the negro did not re-
port the matter to anyone. On
returning to the house it is sup
posed that Mr.. Williams must
have been feeling some better
and said to the servant that he
would try and tough it out. "
The negro left him and went to
look after some duties and re-
turned to the house later in the
afternoon and found his master
lying on the floor, and thinking
that he was only asleep, there
where it was cool, he did not,dis-
turb him, and after staying
around the house a while, he
went to town, where he remain
ed for awhile, and up
on returning to the Williams
house, accompanied by another
negro, he was surprised TO
find Mr.. Williams dead. Mr.,
Ira CASTOR was notified at once
and sent for Doctors Henry and
Mckinley, but life was extinct
when they arrived. There was
no autopsy but it is generally be-
lieved that his death was the re-
suit of ptomaine poison.
Mr.. Williams was about "a
years old. a man Of fine physique
and no one ever associated sick
ness and death with him. He
was always cheerful and sunny !
in disposition and had a wide |
circle of warm friends. He wa )
the youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. T. Williams and naturally the
idol Of their lives. Besides his
parents who are heart broken,
he leaves a brother, Mr. Atwell |
Williams of Bent Oak, and a sis
ter, Mrs, Sid Street. Jr,, and
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

are made by all soothing syrups and
baby medicines that contain opium and
narcotics. McGee's Baby Elixir con-
tains no injurious or narcotic drugs of
any kind. A sure and safe cure for
disordered stomachs, bowels and fret
fulness-splended for teething infants.
Sold by Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

is the only way to describe the poor
child that is afflicted with worms. No
matter how much or how often it eats,
the worms get all the noarishment from
the food. tbs child gets practically
noEe. Whites Cream Vermifuge gets
rid Of the worms quickly, easily and
with no bad after effects. Price 25c a
bottle. Sold by Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Fine Potatoes.

One of the finest specimens of
Irish potatoes ever seen in this
county was brought to this office
last week by Mr.. w. II. Perker-
son of Caledonia. Mr.. Perker-
son is a progressive farmer and
has made quite a reputation as a
potato grower.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
.s-fe-2t

Impure blood runs you down-mak= s
you an easy victim for organic dis ases.
Rurdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood
cures the cause-builds you up.
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the United Statse. Remem-
Der the name-Doan's take no
other.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
MISS ANNA COOK.
For Sale.

One first class IL horse power
engine and boiler, Russell & Co.,
makers. Massilon. Ohio. Terms
very cheap. Call on Rather &
Co., BIT 10Th street north.
8-12 4t
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Lost.

Between Mrs. Rosenzweig' S
cottage on 3rd Street South and
Cumberland Presbyterian church
a pair of gold trimmed spectacles.
Return to this Office and receive
reward.
MISS ANNA COOK.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Barbecue.

At a meeting of the Lowndes
county Confederate veterans in
this city yesterday morning it
was decided that they would
hold their annual barbecue this
year at Washington Park. on
September 16.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
A Change.

/ have severed my connection
with r. E. Leigh and will be
glad to see my friends at w. C.
Boards after Ist of September.
MRS. M. l.. DILLARn.
z 10 Or
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group if you apply DIR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil at once. 1t acts like magic.
For sale by all dealers, price so cents.
Foster-M Mi burn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States. Re-
member the name Doan's-and take no
other.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Eddins, Jr.,
have returned to their home in
Rosedale, after a delightful visit
to Kolola,
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19
Ice Notice.

Please telephone US if you
should have any complaint in
this hot weather either about
weights or the delivery of ice
and we will try to correct them.
Respectfully,
Ice DELIVERY Co.
Phone 166.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Mr.. Joe Eddins, of West Point,
visited relatives in Columbus
Sunday.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Please telephone ]. w. STAN
sci for shingles. Prices from
SITS to 81 80. according to
grade. Also other building ma
terials. Yard phone 169. Office
phone sc,
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Mr.. Olden Richey, of Aber-
deem, spent the past several days
in the city, the guest of his
cousin, Mrs. w. G.. Wharton.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Messsrs. G. H. Meyers and w.
F. Spans, Jr., of Jackson, Tenn. /,
spent a day last week in Colum-
bus.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Me-srs. Lutte Webb and Loui
Shull have returned from a
pleasant trip to the coast.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Just received a fresh lot of
Gunther's candy. John H.
Hairston, First State Bank
Building,
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Mrs. M. L. Harris of Green
wood Springs, is visiting rela-
tives in the city.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Mr.. V. M. CARRIER former
superintendent of the electric
plant in this city has accepted
a position with the Western
Electrical Company of st. Louis.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Mr.. II. Kustoff, of West Point,
has been sp ending the past sew
eral days in the city.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-08-19

Use Silver Leaf Lard with
Cream Al Flour.