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The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Crop Growing on Small Scale.

A small holder in East Lexham is
making an interesting experiment in
barley growing upon his land to test
the possibility of raising corn on a
small scale. In 1907 he sowed Is spe-
cially selected grains of barley, which
yielded 400 ears. The resulting kerr
nels he sowed in 1908 and harvested
in IA weeks, with the result that he
got bushel of threshed barley, which
he has sown this year, his object be-
ing to show what can be done in GER
cal cultivation from very small begin
nings.-London Standard.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Widow to Widowers.

Mr. Robert Marshall, well-known
London police court missionary, re-
Gently received the following letter:
Dear Sir: Reading of you some
times in newspapers, take the liberty
of asking iflyou know off very re-
speckable man wishen to get married
again. l have bean widow for years
now and am all alone in the world.
Trusting to your honor and remaining
yours respectable, Mrs. -, middle
age"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Wonderful,

This is remarkable world!" ex-
claimed O'Brien. 81 was walking down
the street this morning and l met a
man l hadn't seen for about twelve
years"
YES" rejoined Murphy, ''it is re-
markable world. just had an expert
ence much like that myself. l was
walking down the street not ten min
utes ago, and l met two men-two,
mind you-that I'd never met before"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Cause for
Old Maids
and
Bachelors
By E. LOUNsBURY

doubtless dacy proposing to girl who capable
of earning high he and he should be brave enough
the girl to whose hand p would hardly consider him eligible
a husband
Another and perhaps the chief why great many girls do not
get married is simply they do not get the opportunity And whose
fault they do not get the opportunity? Usually their own Girls
at least large majority of hemre eager for the society OF men
they make themselves absolutely disgusting man adres the m
o 5 not fling herself at his the avoids him the
harder he will try If girl is not matey refined and deli
cate she should at be, for her sake
If girls it, their happiness lies entirely within their
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

Years of close observation and daily con-
tact with both men and women have dis
closed to me beyond question why there are
so many more old maids and old bachelors
to-day than there were 20 or more years ago.
Looking back into the past brings to my
mind the fact that women, either married
or single, who engaged in business were COM
paratively few, and this is doubtless one of
the reasons why there were fewer divorces
and more marriages.
The independence Of the working girl
frightens many would-be lovers away. When
a mar, is earning $75 or $50 a month he
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

my limbs swelled. I grew weak and
discouraged. Doans Kidney Pills re-
moved these troubles entirely. have
been well for two years."
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Eos
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
styles Freakishness.

Il want to be dressed in the height
of fashion," said Mr.. Suddenroll.
'1'll see to it that your clothes fit
you perfectly" replied the tailor.
But that's what I'm in doubt about.
Is it fashionable just now to have
your clothes fit?"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs. Powder or Liz d, 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, rs.
Rough on, Reaches, Pow'd, 15c. Lilo .25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants. Powder, 25c.
Rough on Shelters, agreeable tomse, 25c.
e. 8. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. ].
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
ashton
Governs
When 1t Is
Sin and
When Joy
By REV. MADISON C. PETERS

we shoulu all be clad as beautifully gracefully as
possible proved by the fact that has put robes of beautv
L and glory upon all his works
!: i: :; :: :: :: e.
R8AMv Inc love OF beauty belongs every woman sloyen
u&8AI Is an abomination. Rudeness is sin
I@ AWu Excess is what inveigh against
Inc prevailing spirit of extravaganza making more de-
aues than any other thing Many man has given ND
al hgh ambition for study, for self-denyng service of
a eow-nen ied the voice his conscience when it de-
ace and devoted himself the object gaining by
hook OF crook and either of them being straight the where
10 keep sunshine IN his house by the unlimited indulgence of
tashlon-pampered woman' fances
Dress has sent many men to the penteniary.
Benedict Arnold proposed sell his country to get money to keep
up the extravaganza of the home wardrobe
Many poor girl bewdd by the applause which greets her POM
pous sisters concludes that the world loves display
character and disposition wrapped in ea too high
expense
Fausfs caske of ewe-who the Maguerites has
slain?
Fashion dwarfs the intellect heart of our people,
Genus dies its luxurious altar Talent wers
brace Goodness the ghost her nod society
great showroom, hollow and insincere
Fashion kills than the hardshps of poverty The shop girl
two generations of her fashionable
with hope cheer tolls
fashionable sisters die all around her.
The cook is hearty and strong while the DOLL
fed to order must be like baby
by sugar plum.
will outwad that pearls
nond within and that for everything that beautiful either hair
dress there something richer for the hidden life the
The devices of the toilet may disguise bad complexion but all the
Jeee pride
in tho supetmo tberlne Of Hannah
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
A SURE SIGN.
When It Appears Act at Once.

Trouble with the kidney secretions
Is certain sign that your kidneys are
deranged and that you should use
Doan's Kidney Pills. They cure all ir-
Irregularities and annoyances, remove
backache and side pains and restore
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

the kidneys to health.
Charles Cole, 204 N.
Buckeye St., lola,
Kans., says: THE
k ! d n e y secretions
were IRE G u ! a r,
scanty and painful
and contained sedi-
ment. My back was
stiff and lame and
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

It Is the only relief for Swollen SMART
ing, Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Cures while you walk. At all Drug
any substitute. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Not Her ESuIf.

TT is the duty of every man and
woman to be married at the age of
49," said the lecturer.
WELL" said woman of 80, with
some asperity, you needn't tell me
that. Talk to the man"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

Life is not toy to be played with, ornament
to exhibit bubble to float in the air. nor an insect
to dance on the wave until some wind overakes it.
1t is not slow dreamy indulgence, not plague
that wastes
Life is gift of God, a single opportunity with
possibilities vast enough to fill time and eternity with
the beaudes of God, the joy of angels and the praise
of men,
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Good Evidence.

when she hit him with the golf
ball, did it knock him senseless?"
Il guess so. / understand they are
soon to marry."-Central Methodist
Advocate.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

Polygamy is the rule in Nigeria, the
reason given by the natives being that it is
impossible for one woman to do all the
work of the house, look after the children,
prepare and cook the food, fetch the daily
supply of water (often an arduous job),
cultivate the plantation and go to market.
And the reason is that the African is an
exceedingly hungry person. 1t is their
custom to eat several times day when at
home and the men spend most of their day
sitting in the palaver house, or market
place, while the women bring the food all
day long. One wife could not possibly do
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

In after years when man finally
tumbles to the fact that he doesn't
understand women he can't help sus-
pecting that he has been fool.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

A feeling of security and freedom
from anxiety pervades the home in which
Hamlins Wizard Oil is kept constantly
on hand. Mothers know it can always be
depended upon in time of need.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Polygany
Solves
Domestic
Problem
By W. JULIAN cAssoN

az ~ tbe African lady encourages it. for she 1.-THE
49, @ work Among the Ahiaras, Onichas, Obuwus and the
pagan tribes interior there little form of mar
100 A. soon as man the he the parents what they
bone Of goats cows beads money and takes the girl There
van = - al The more wives he has indicates richer and
will he better after IT, of course they can manage to seize
Woman from the neighborng tribe while she is fetching water or work
@ farm so much the cheaper With this method in for
lug y er that it is as much as natives life is worth go
- his avn village and that the country 50 backward
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Eor colds and Grinp-capudlne.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Effects immediately-10,
rs and soc at Drug Stores.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
Rare Combinations.

THE time, the place and the girl,
How seldom we see them together!"
And another rare combination is
the man, the scheme and the coin"
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

People who admire us are always
pleasant company.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
A CERTAIN METHOD

Men who travel on their nerve al
apt to become nervous wrecks.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05

He's a stingy man who will not give
you a smile.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
A LONG WAY BACK.

George-There's Miss Passay. She
claims she's never been kissed.
Harry-Why, I've kissed her myself,
years ago. She means not since she
can remember.
The Iuka vidette. (Iuka, Miss.) 1894-1912, 1909-08-05
He Deserves No Sympathy.

1t is merely waste of time to pity
a man who is being made a fool Of
by a pretty woman.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
Basket Ball Game.

The Aliceville, Ala, basket
ball team was defeated by the
A. and M. college five, by a score
of 81 to /. yesterday afternoon
on the l. l. and c.. campus.
Several hundred college girls
besides a mum Der of the Column
bus people witnessed the game.
Following was the lineup:
A. & NJ. Simmons, Hale.
Furman, Carriser, Hardy and
Mitchell. Alabama team-San-
ders, White, Tonden, Fitzpat-
rick, Schelenwatz, Summerville,
and Sanders.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
THE WOMAN'S STORE.

It is an acknowledged fact that
the Woman's Store is a blessing
to Columbus as well as to the
adjoining country, because of
the fact that the manager knows
how to cater to the styles. The
Unprecedented white sale that
was inaugurated at this store on
last Thursday morning, and will
continue throughout this week,
is considered by connoisseur to
be the greatest event for lovers
of the beautiful ever offered by
any establishment in Columbus.
This is the season of the year
when every woman who man.
ages we'll renews her supply of
underwear.
Much time and money may be
saved by a visit to this store,
where the garments are made of
standard material and every
piece in workmanship as neat
and carefully planned as if it
were made in your own home.
Each garment is finished in the
very best style. The trimmings
are of the daintiest and most ex-
quisite patterns and there is
nothing that suggests the coarse
and vulgar. There is a large
and handsome line of white linen
that is fully one-third lower now
than it can be bought later, and
it is predicted that linen will be
the supreme material for the
next season. The varied styles
in embroideries surpass any,
thing ever seen in this city.
Match sets and waist fronts that
are wonderfully cheap.
Realizing the growing needs of
his trade the manager has a new
department consisting of lam
gerie and lawn shirt waists made
in all styles from the severe
tailored style to the elaborately
trimmed. White wash goods in
many varieties are on sale at un-
heard of figures. There are col
ored lines on sale at about one
half less thrn usual. Don't fail
to inspect this department.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
BEAUTIFUL SERVICE
AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
SERVICE HELD IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
ON LAST WEDNESDAY MORNING.
LITAhY DESK PRESENTED
BY MRS. ELIZABETH WADDELL

There was a beautiful service
held in st. Paul's church on
Wednesday morning when the
Litany Desk presented by Mrs.
Elizabeth Waddell in memory of
her son, Maj. Henry Marsden
Waddell, was blessed and con-
secrated to the honor of God and
in loving memory of the depart
ed.
The Desk is made of walnut
with brass trimmings and is
from the Church Furnishing
House, of Geissler, New York.
Quite a number of Major Wad-
dell's relatives and friends were
present for the Conservation.
Major Waddell was for many
years a Vestryman of St. Paul's
church and was fitting this SER
vice should be held just one year
after his entrance into Paradise.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
PIPE ORGAN FOR
THE |. |. AND G..
ORGAN WILL Be INSTALLED IN THE
COLLEGE ABOUT THE FIRST OF
FEBRUARY.
ORGAN A GREAT IMPROVEMENT

Along with the great improve
ments made at the Industrial
Institute and College by Prof.
Whitfield in physical, mental and
moral, nothing will be more ap-
preciated than the new pipe or
gan.
The organ has been ordered
and will arrive soon and will be
installed about the first of Feb
ruary.
Mr.. Whitfield, the faculty and
student body are doing this with
out asking aid from the State,
and is hardly possible to overes-
innate the Importance of this
move. There has been a long
felt want for some place to
study this instrument and if the
opportunity is given no doubt
many will take advantage of it.
The organ will be used for chap
el exercises and will stimulate
those taking part in the song
service. 1t will also be of meal
culable benefit in concert work.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
Change in Night Service.

The following highs service
goes into effect tomorrow at the
postoffice: Mobile & Ohio south
bound mail closes at 10:45 p. m. /;
Mobile & Ohio north bound mail
closes at 1890 a. m. Southern
east bound mail closes at 4 80 a.
M; Southern west bound mail
closes at 6:30 a. m.
Mail from the north arrives at
NJ. & o. station at 1880 a. m.
Mail from the south arrives at
M. &. o. station at $500 a. IN,
Mail from west arrives at South
ern station at $3.50 p. m.
All mails are brought to office
directly after trains arrive at
depot.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24

Tn following is from the
Clarion Ledger:
President J. C. Hardy, of the
Mississippi Agricultural & Me-
chanical College, who underwent
a surgical operation at the Jack
son Sanitorium this week, is i'm
proving. and the attending ply
sicians feel confident that he
will have a speedy recovery.
Prof, Hardy was brought to
Jackson in a critical condition,
the physicians in charge stating
that, had the operation been de-
ferred forty-eight hours the case
wou d had terminated fatally.
He was taken i'll several days
ago, and, when it became appar-
ent that a surgical operation
would be necessary. DR.. H. R.
Stands was summoned to the
bedside. After his arrival at the
college it was decided to remove
the patient as quickly as possible
to Jackson where he could get
sanitarium treatment.
The ailment that rendered an
operation necessary was gall
stones, and it was performed
very successfully by DIR. Stands
and associate physicians, about
sixty stones being removed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
Knights of Pythias.

The following officers were in
stalled last Tuesday night at a
meeting of the K. of P. lodge.
Capt. d. P. Davis acted as in
stalling officer: c. c., w. A.
Suber; V, c., Harry Roberts;
Prelate, w. A. Hewitt; Master
alarms, R. A. Spears; Keeper of
Records and Seal, d. S. Bailey;
Master of Finance, John ]. Rich
ards; Master Exchequer, H. P.
Sherrod: Master of Work, John
T. Baxter; Inner Guard, Warren
Cox; Outer Guard, Hogan Dun
can. The page rank was confer
red on Mr.. Driver.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24

This is just the time of the year when
you are most likely to contract a severe
cold, and you should alway have Ken
nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup handy,
especially for the children. 1t tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar. 1t
cures the cold by gently moving the
bowels through its laxative principle,
and at the same time it is soothing for
throat irritation, thereby stopping the
cough. Sold by L. E. Mayheld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
MEETS
HORRIBLE DEATH
Or. C. [. JORDAN KILLED AT WEST POINT
INA MOST PECULIAR MANNER
THURSDAY NIGHT.
WAS TRYING To FIND HIS WAY

West Point, Miss, Jan. 23.-
DIR. G.. l.. Jordon, a prominent
physician of this town, met
death in a peculiar manner
Thursday night. He was going
to visit a patient about five miles
from here and lost the road and
stumbled up on Ferdinand New
man, a prominent young plan
ter, who, mistaking the doctor
for a band of negroes, and think
ing he was about to be held up,
fired at the approaching figure.
All of the bullets going wild as
it was intensely dark; but the
shots caused the doctors horse
to become frightened which
reared up and fell on the un-
fortunate man, breaking his arm
and shoulder from which he died
a few hours later.
From the injured man DIR.
Hubbard learned the facts in the
case. DIR. Jordan said he had
gotten off the main road to
Whites his destination, and was
halted by an aged darkey he
knew, who was guiding him
back to the point where he had
turned off. On the way they
met a wagon coming from West
Point, filled with men, ard ac-
costing them they both asked for
a direction. The reply was a
fussilade of bullets, which flew
wide and scared the Doctors
horse into killing him.
Ferdinand Newman came to
town the next morning and sur
rendered to Sheriff Deanes, tell
ing a straightforward story of
the tragedy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
BUFFET SERVICE.

The Southern Railway Com
pany in Mississippi announces
that Pullman Drawing Rocm
Buffet Sleeping Cars are oper-
ated on trains IL and II between
Greenville and Columbus. For
all information apply to nearest
Ticket Agent of the Southern
Ry. Co. in Mississippi or H. z.
Jones, Jr., 7. p. A, Meridian,
Miss,
Jno. NJ. Beall, G. P. A,
st. Louis, Mo.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
cOntesses to Serious Charge.

Meridian, Miss, Jan. 22.-
Confronted by indisputable evi-
dence of his guilt, r. K. Jones,
the Chicago printer, who was ar
rested here Wednesday, last
night confessed being a biga-
mist. His second wife and her
father were here Wednesday and
caused his arrest. His first wife
came up from Mobile yesterday
afternoon and remained in the
city until six o'clock, when she
is supposed to have gone to
Birmingham, passing on while
here as a sister to the prison
er and making a strenuous eff
fort to assist him in securing his
release.
Later, reports are that Jones'
second wife has sued for a di-
vorce and that she will not rros-
ecute the case. 1t is also said
that he has been released.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24

1t requires a proper combination Of
certain acids with natural juices to per-
feet dyspepsia cure. And that is
what Kodol is-a perfect digester that
digests all the food you eat. If you
will take Kodol for little while you
will no longer have indigestion. You
then couldn't have Indigestion. How
could you have indigestion if your food
were to digest? Kodol digests all you
eat. 1t is pleasant to take, acts
promptly. Sold by L. E. Mayheld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24

After making payments from
the proceeds of the lot sale, the
East Mississippi and West Ala
bama Fair Association find that
they are now owing about 81, 300.
TIE following committee has
been appointed to sell stock to
liquidate this Indebtedness.
Messrs. John P. Mayo, w. S.
Muslin and DR.. John Oliver.
Any one wishing to take stock
will please call on the above
committee.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24

You may eat all the good sensible
food you like if you will let Kodol di-
gest it for you. Don't worry about
dyspepsia or Indigestion, for worry
only tends to make you more nervous.
more about what you eat, because KodoI
for Dyspepsia and Indigestion will di-
gest any and all food at any and all
times. Kodol is guaranteed to give
prompt relief. Sold by L. E. Ma yield
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
Lecture at College.

DIR. Fred j. Mayer, travelling
under auspices of Mississippi
State Board of Health, will lee
ture at Industrial Institute and
College tomorrw (Monday) night.
DIR. Mayer is the celebrated New
Orleans sanitary and hygine ex.
pert. His lecture is free.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24
PASS BILL OVER
GOVERNORS VETO
VOTE IN THE SENATE WAS TWENTY TO
THIRTEEN; IN THE HOUSE SIXTY-ONE
TO TRlRTY-SIX.
GOES DRY JULY THE FIRST

Nashville, Tena., Jan. q. -
Over the veto Of Governor Pat
terson, both houses of the Leg
islature passed the Senate bill
No i, which prohibits the sale
of Intoxicating liquors within
four miles of a school house in
Tennessee, and is in effect a
statewide prohibition act. 1t is
effective July 1, 1909.
The vote in the Senate, which
came at 2:45 p. m, stood 20 to
l3, the same as an original pas
sage The House acted at $40
%. M, the vote standing 81 to
80. the original vote having been
G2 to 81. In each House the pas
sage was effected through a
combination of Republican and
statewide" d EN- Ocrati C
strength.
The galleries were packed in
both houses, and the debates
following the reading of the
Governors message were bitter.
ln the Senate Mr., Lane Of Will
hanson county was particular
stringent in his attack on the
Governor.
The action Of the Legislature
today practically brings to close
one of the bitterest and most
sensational political fights in the
history of Tennessee.
Statewide prohibition was the
main issue in the recent contest
between Gov. Patterson and the
late n. w. Carmack for the
gubernatorial nomination, and
though Patterson, who advocated
local option, won the nomina-
ton, the Legislature elected in
November last at the same time
he was, has, after stormy scenes,
gone against him. This came,
however, with the aid of Repub-
licans, who gave the bill twenty
two votes in the House and five
i'm the Senate.
Carnack, after the defeat for
the nomination, continued the
fight for prohibition through the
columns of the Tennesseean, of
which he was editor, and TO the
bitterness of this campaign is
directly attributable the duel in
which the former Senator lost
his life on the streets here Nov.
9, last. A coincidence in connec-
tion is the beginning today of
the trial of Col. d. B. Cooper,
Robin j. Cooper and John ID.
Sharpe. charged with Carmack's
murder.
The bill to prohibit the manu-
facture of Intoxicating liquors
in Tennessee after Jan. /, 1910,
had passed the Senate and will
probably pass the House tomor-
row morning. The Governor, it
is conceded. will veto this bill
also, and it is equally certain that
it will pass over his veto by
practically the same vote given
the bill passed today.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-24

The executive committee of
the North Mississippi League
Conference, consisting of Rev.
r. A. Clark. of Okolona,
Rev. j. Fl. Holder, of Boon
vile, Rev. ]. B. Small, of Vino
ma, and Mr.. w. E. Kennedy of
this city. This committee met
for the purpose of arranging the
place and the date of the next
meeting of the League Confer
ence, and New Albany was de-
cided on, and the date will be
June 9Th, 9th and tenth.