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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
CHAS. R.. SMITH MUST
SERVE HIS LIFE TERM
JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT DIVIDED, HOWEVER, AS
ON ORIGINAL HEARING SUGGESTION OF ERROR OVERRULEO

Hon. S. A. Witherspoon of
Meridian, one Of the counsel for
Chas. r. Smith, who was SEN
fenced for conviction in the cir
cult court to the peniten-
tiary for life which was affirmed
by the supreme court lately and
still later was overruled by a
suggestion of error made by his
counsel, was in the city yester-
day to see his client. While we
have no positive knowledge on
the subject it is a matter of COM
mon belief that it was for the
purpose of consultation as to the
expediency of carrying the case to
the United States Appellate
Court at New Orleans. Such a
move would involve further de-
lay-if nothing else.
The following from jackson
will be read with interest:
Jackson, Miss, July %, 1909.
Charles Smith. slayer of E. A.
Laurent, the Nashville drummer.
at Artesia, six months ago. must
serve his life term in the Mis-
sissippi penitentiary, or on the
State farm. as per the verdict of
the Lowndes County Circuit
Court.
This case was appealed to the
Supreme Court and the judgment
Of the court below affirmed sew
eral weeks since. The attorneys
for Smith then filed a voluminous
suggestion of error, their brief
covering more than $50 pages of
printed matter.
The Supreme Court had ad-
iou-ned, or taken recess for the
summer, bat they got together
yesterday, went over the sugges-
ton of error and reaffirmed their
former decision, which is that
Smith must spend the remainder
OF his days on the convict farm,
at hard labor.
The court was divided on the
suggestion of error just as it
was on the original decision
Chief Justice Whitfield dissent
ing, thinking the defendant (the
appellant), entitled to another
trial. Insanity of one kind and
another was the defense, but it
did not work.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
NOTORIOUS NEGRO
BURGLAR SHOT
NEGRO WAS IN ACT OF DRAWING PISTOL
WHEN POLICEMAN CUMMlaS SHOT
Ar HIM YESTERDAY
REFUSED To THROW UP HANDS

A notorious negro burglar by
the name of Hardonius Crusoe,
who has been at large for several
months, was discovered in north
east Columbus at the terminal
of the car line on Military Road
yesterday morning, when Wes-
ley Hawkins, who had been bur-
glarized by Crusoe at his home,
three miles north of this city, on
Tuesday night, recognized the
thief and Immediately rhoned
police headquarters. Policeman
Cummins went at once to the
scene, where he found Crusoe
in fight with Hawkins. When
the former saw that he was at
the mercy of the policeman he
started to run, and Cummins
ordered him to throw up his
hands, which he refused to do,
and was in the act of drawing a
gun, when the officer fired at
him, the shot taking effect in the
breast of Crusoe. The victim
was removed to the Mckinley
Sanitarium, where he is receiv-
ing medical attention.
A clock stolen by Crusoe is
now at the police Office. and
any one calling there and de-
scribing same can take posses
sion of it.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
.RIFLEMEN RETURN
TO COLUMBUS
ANNUAL ERCAMPMEAT OF MISSISSIPPI
NATIONAL GUARD Hello IN JACKSON
CAME TO EMO FRIDAY
MANY SOCIAL FEATURES

The annual encampm ent of the
Mississippi National Guard OF
1909, held in Jackson from the
18th to the 22nd is now but a
pleasant memory for the 1000
State and regular troops who
took part in the event. The
doings at Camp Sample will go
down in history as most enjoya-
BILE, as we'll as inestimably profit
able especially to the State troops
who had the third battalion 18th
regulars to inspire them. The
Columbus riflemen in command
of Capt. Mullins returned home
Friday evening and from the
captain down all were unani-
nous in appreciation of the cor
dial way they were treated in the
Capital City. The social feat
ures of the encampment were
many and very brilliant. The
following is from the Clarion
Ledger:
"The Governors Ball at the
Elk's Hall last night was the So
ciety event of the season in the
Capital City.
THE weather was considera-
bly, cooler than for several nights,
the floors were in perfect condi-
tion for Terpsichorean exercises,
the music, which was furnished
by the 18th Infantry band, was
divine, as one young partici-
pant was heard to declare, and
taking it all in all, the function
was all that could have been ex-
pected, if not more.
"The grand march was not
participated in by Governor or
Mrs. Noel, they having declined,
as neither of them dance, but
was led by Mayor and Mrs. A.
C. Crowder, and these were fol-
lowed next by General S. r.
Keesler, commander-in- chief of
the army, and Mrs. Mayo, the
wife of the paymaster-general,
while about one hundred and
fifty other handsome couples
trailed in their wake"
COOPERATION ON THE
PART OF ALL MERCHANTS
AND TAX PAYERS WILL
SECURE THE ENCAMPMENT
OF 1910 FOR COLUMBUS.
THIS MEANS HARD WORK
FOR YOU?
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
HYGEN1C HINTS.

Ice is considered an abb
solute necessity in civilized
life, we think it would be
well nigh impossible to get
on with out it, and it does
contribute a great deal to
our creature comfort, is
even a great boon to the
human family, but like
most good things it is mis-
used and abused; for in
stance, filling the stomach
with ice cold water, tea or
milk, during a meal, dis
places and diiutes the gas
trio fluids, and interferes
seriously with the process
of digestion. All physiol-
ogical functions, especially
secretion and metabolism,
are performed best with the
organs at normal tempera-
ture. Draughts of ice wa
ter taken when warm and
excited from violent ex-
ertion may cause dangerous
shock congestion.
The cold drink habit is
easily acquired and culti-
waited lis entirely unnatur-
al and should therefore be
controlled? It's artificial
production and comparative
cheapness encourages it's
too general use, and it will
probably rank next to fried
meat and hot breads in the
list of causes that are fast
making of us a stiff necked
nation of rheumatic dyspep-
tics.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

Don't fail to visit Hirshman's
store this week. There will be
many things on sale that will in
terest you, especially in the way
of linens, sh citing and domestic.
They will also have rare bar
gains in the way of rugs and art
squares, mattings, etc. This
store has a reputation of long
standing, for honest business
methods, and whatever you see
i'm their advertisemement else
where in this paper, you NAV
depend upon them to carry it
out to the letter. Don't forget
the place H. Hirshman's, cor
ner Main and Market streets.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

War Department, Washington.
d. c., July 21, 1909.
Dear Sir:-I am just in receipt
of your letter of July 18th, adj
vising me of the action of the
Commercial Club of Columbus
in regard to the proposed visit
by the President of the United
States.
1t is needless for me to say te
anybody in Columbus that il
gave me great pleasure to dc
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
COLUMBUS VS.. MACON

Three games of ball will be
the feature of the week at Lake
Park, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, beginning each day
at 3:45 p. M, when a new line
up for Coliimhas will play a
fast team from Macon. Everyone
should attend the games.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
Interesting Visitors.

From the following clipping
taken form the Jackson News
it would seem that the Jackson
editor is. way be hind. . Mas
ters Robert and Knox Whit
field have been drilling a COM
pany for months, and were only
getting inspiration from the
regulars, in regard to the latest
in military tactics:
"Of all the many hundreds of
eager, interested youngsters who
visited the encampment, none
got more pure, unadulterated
pleasure from it, or learned more
during their brief stay, than did
the exceedingly bright young
sons of President Henry Whit
field, of the |. /. and c., who
came down with their distin-
guished father this week and
visited Camp Sample. Both
Robert and Knox took in the
whole camp and all of its details,
with the clear vision of child
hood, and found that it was
good" Returning with their
father to their delightful home
in Columbus, their first duty,
doubtless, will be to organize a
company in full khaki and with
their young comrades go into
camp" somewhere on the spa
cious campus of the |. I. and c.,
as boys find no pleasure in that
which cannot be put into imme-
diate and practical use. Both
the younger Whitfields show
surprising likeness to their
energetic father and promise.
like him. to do things" for
their beloved state in coming
days, and to do them well. !"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

The Columbus Clothing Co
meets the demands and require
ments of the people and to reduce
their enormous stock will con
tinue their sale until Sept. 1st
New goods, sizes in furnishing
goods, and underwear have been
added to sell at cost. Their sale.
considering the scarcity of
money and unfavorable spring
weather, has been a success, and
the people are finding out that
they always sell as advertised.
Read their ad.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
ORGANIZATION OF
COMMERCIAL CLUB
LETTER OF THANKS SENT SECRETARY
OF WAR DICKINSON BY CITIZENS OF
COLUMBUS
MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT

There will be an important
meeting in the interest of the
Commercial Club on next Tues
day evening at the city hall at
8 p. m. Everyone interested in
the future development of CO.
lumbus should attend this meet
ing. The following letters will
be read with interest by the citi-
zens of Columbus.
Columbus, Miss, July IL, 1909.
Hon. J. M. Dickinson, Secre-
tary Of War, Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir:-At a very
recent meeting of the citi-
zens of Columbus, und e r
the auspices of the Com
mercial Club, your recent letters
to Messrs. Walter Weaver and
James T. Harrison announcing
your success in securing the
promise of the President to pay
us a visit next fall, on his way
from Jackson to Birmingham,
was read and it is with no ordi-
nary pride and pleasure that l
tell you the reading of the cor
respondence was the occasion of
no little applause.
Upon motion, unanimously
carried, | am directed by the
chairman. Mr.. P. w. Maer, to
convey to you not only the heart
felt thanks to the Commercial
Club but the entire people of Co
lumbus and Lowndes county for
your considerate and successful
efforts in securing for us this i'm
portant recognition on the part
of President Taft. Permit me
to say in this connection that the
pride and happiness occasioned
by the coming visit of the Presi-
dent of the United States to visit
Columbus, Miss, is none the less
notable than the fact that CO.
lumbus enjoys the distinction of
being the home of your birth and
boyhood days.
In extending to the President
our appreciation please convey
also our keenest love and patri-
otic devotion and loyalty. Kind
ly also mention that we recog-
nize all functions in his honor
must necessarily be limited and
while we may dispense with
'possum and potatoes" in hav-
ing him as our own the arrange
ment of all details will be made
entirely subservient to his pleas
ure and wishes, / am with great
respect,
Cordially and Sincerely,
Signed: w. G.. MCCLURE,
Sec. Protein.
The Commercial Club.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
K. of p.

Members Tombigbee Lodge
No. IL urged to attend meeting
Tuesday night 8:15 o'clock.
Work in Rank of Esquire, In
stallation of Officers and final ar
rangement for barbecue Wednes-
day. w. A. SUBER, c.. c..
D. L. BAILEY.
K. r. & S.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
A Small Blaze.

The fire department was called
out yesterday morning to South
10Th street to the residence
owned by Mr.. Jesse Locke. 2
blaze which was caused by a
defective flue was quickly ex-
tinguished. The damage was
about $25.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
Lost.

Within four blocks of my home
corner of 18th Street and Third
Avenue North, one mahogany
box containing electric coil for
Auto. Return to me and get
rev ard. c.. FL. AYRES.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

All orders filled promptly.
We are better equipped than
ever to take care of our friends,
when you are out, phone the
Southern Phosphate Co., No. 81.
for trial case.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
Attention.!

The uniform rank, w. o. w.
will assemble at their hall next
Monday. evening. July 26, at 8
o'clock. All members are urged
to be present.
R. E. Cox, Captain.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

Mr.. C.. P. Alexander, formerly
of this city, but who now resides
at Belzoni, spent the past week
in this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25
-FOUR PEOPLE KILLED -
LAST THURSDAY MORNING
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT CROSSING OF NJ & o.
R. R---HUSBAND TRIES IN VAIN TO SAVE WIFE

A horrible accident occurred
at $50 o'clock, last Thursday
evening in Southeast Columbus,
at a public crossing of the Mo-
bile & Ohio R. R., about two
hundred yards from the wa
ter tank, when the lives of Mrs.
Mathews Holloway, wife of Mr..
J. M. Holloway, who resides in
the country east of Columbus,
her sister, Mrs. George Meyers,
and two little daughters, Mildred,
age five years and Fostine, age
three years, of Millport, Ala,
were instantly killed. The lat
ter three who had been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs Holloway were
coming to Columbus to catch the
eastbound Southern train.
A freight train consisting of
about forty cars had passed the
crossing where a two-seated car
riage, in which were the above
parties, and also Mr.. Holloway,
and a negro servant, started
across the track. The train sud-
denly jerked back in order for
the engine to be in position to
take water, the caboose striking
the vehicle, causing the bodies
of the dead to be badly mangled
Mr.. Holloway was heroic in try
ing to save his loved ones but
saw them perish, while he was
helpless.
The ambulance from Gunter
Bros. undertaking establish nent
was sent at once to the scene
and the bodies were taken to be
prepared for burial.
Officers Cummings and Mar
shall vent Immediately to the
scene and arrested the train
crew, who were, j. r. Coker,
conductor, w. |. Tensily, engin-
eer, N. A. Smith, brakeman,
Jim Terry, col, fireman, and
Arthur Hudson, COL, brakeman.
These were taken to the mayors
office and after hearing their
statement, which proved beyond
doubt that the occurrence was
accidental they were released.
The remains of those killed in
the disaster were sent to Mill
port, Ala, where the funerals
were held. and they were laid to
rest in the family burying ground
The Baptist Baracas won the
ball ball game from the Metho-
dist class last Thursday after
noon by a score of 10 to 2. The
winners would have had to
fought a hard\battle to win the
game had the Methodist
boys not be come dis
couraged in the first inning
when the Baptists made six runs,
all due to errors. Batteries:
Mullins and Weir, for the Bap-
tist; Harmon and Broom, for the
Methodist. Umpire, Charley
Worts.
We have the exclusive agency
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

Miss Nude Smith, of Gatman,
is visiting the family of Mr.. j.
w. Gardner, on North 3rd Ave.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

We have the exclusive agency
for DIOZO in this territory.
Ring Palmer Orphanage for tes-
timonial. Banishes Mosquitoes.
r. A. Mullins & Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

Every citizen of Co
lumbus is urged to
attend a meeting
for the organization
of a Commercial Club
at the City Hall. on
TuesdBy evening, at
8 o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-07-25

| saw it in The Commercial.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-11
Neyer SNiss the
Sporting Pages
TENNIS CHALLENGE
RIGHT PLAY TODAY
England and America Start
Struggle on German
town Courts.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11.-Weather
conditions are perfect for the first days
play in the lawn ennis contests be-
tween teams representing the United
States and England to decide which
shall have the honor of challenging
Australia for the Dwight f. Davis cup
now held by the racket wielders of that
far-off land.
The matches will be held on the
courts of the Germantown Cricket
Club, and preparations have been made
for handling large crowds. Besides the
stands on the grounds,
which have been the scene of many
international cricket matches between
teams representing the United States
and England or her colonies. a tenn
porary stand capable of seating 6,eoo
persons has been erected.
The play will continue three days.
Two matches in singles will be played
today, one match in double on Mon
day and two matches in singles on
Tuesday. The team winning three OF
the matches will have the right to
challenge Australia.
Today w. A. Larned, the American
national champion, will meet c. 2.
Dixon, of England, and w. j. Clothier,
the runner-up to Larned, in the last
national championship tournament, Will
play against j. c.. Parke, England.
The Davis cup has been contested
for since 1900, when it was offered for
competition by Dwight F. Davis, of st.
Louis. The first matches o place
in Boston In that ear, when England
was defeated by the United States.
There were no matches the next year,
but in 1902 England challenged AND
was again defeated. The Britishers,
however, were successful in winning
the cup in 1903. and since then it a
remained in foreign hands. England
successfully defended the cup until
1907, when Australia won 1t. Last year
the American team e h English
team in the preliminary play at Bos-
ton, but lost to Australia at Melbourne
by three matches to two.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-11
IS THROUGH
At BALTIMORE
Said to Be Trying to Buy
Buffalo Club from
Potter.
Especial to the Newark start


BALTIMORE, Sept. 11.-Baseball
fans of his city are jubilant over the
fact that Jack Dunn's resignation.
which he rendered to Ned Hanlon, has
been accepted. In fact, as n scribe
puts it, 1T was received with open
hands," Dunn, by the way, is said to
be making an effort to purchase the
Buffalo franchise.
Dunn was popular here for a time,
but after the Orioles flew away with
the 1908 championship the fans were
sore on Dunn and his players for de-
liberately laying down to the Provi-
dence team so the Grays could beat
out the Tigers for secon place.
Then again this season Dunn has
had his troubles from the start. His
pitchers nave not been working well,
and he let out JEFF" Pfeffer and sew
eral others who are now in the lime
light elsewhere. Many of the fam de-
nounced Dunn for allowing Pete Cas-
sidy to quit the team, and others claim
his judgment in now allowing Schmidt
to stay on the mound was poor.
Dunn read the handwriting IN the
wall, and sooner than draw his release
he scrubbed his resignation and
Foxy Ned" willingly said 20. X" Bill
Dahlen has been mentioned as Dunn's
successor.
Well. Johnny, old pal, the baseball
fans here in Jersey are not shedding
any tears over your downfall, and theil
only regret Is that you la remain
in the Eastern.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-11
DOUGLAS MAKES GREAT SHOWING WITH
HARRY CLUTCH IN FAST 1O=ROUND BOUT

Ben Douglass. the local lightweight,
round battle at the Fairmont A. C.
last night, Inc the sports agreed 1t
was one of the best mills pulled off
in the metropolis in a long time. In
the early rounds the Newarker had
all the better of the go, but at the
wind-up his opponent came back
strong, and Douglass had his hands
full going the limit.
Time and again Douglass. who
forced the fighting, was a~pplauded by
the crowd. At the outset he banged
away at Cutch's face, and it re-
sembled a crushed strawberry.
After two rounds of long-range work
Douglass began to force the fighting.
He cut his opponents mouth with a
couple of heavy swings and pounded
the body with powerful smashes.
Clutch did some clever ducking under
fire n countered well, but Douglass
was always on top of him with a hard
assault. Clutch rallied in the fourth,
and with slight lefts in the face soon
made Douglass slow upg They fell in
a corner just before the bell, and as
Clutch did a leapfrog stunt over
back the crowd roared.
Clutch took a great brace in the fifth
round, and with a volley of straight
lefts and heavy swings he had Doug
shaking in the legs when the gong
sounded. The crowd was wild, Clutch
had all the better of it in the sixth,
fighting fast and landing blow after
blow on the face and neck. Douglass
repeatedly to get the right over
to the Jaw, but Clutch either ducked or
1t was a corking good fight, with an
even chance for a knockout when they
came up for the seventh. Douglass
was the aggressor until a couple of
hot smashes drew blood from his nose
and mouth and made him reel. Clutch
did the bulk of the work in the eighth,
leading and landing with effect, while
Douglass's blows were wild and infre-
quent. Clutch did more hard fighting
in the ninth. and Douglass was at a
.standstill when time vas up. Clutch
tried for a Knockout in the last round,
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-11
Eastern League Iots

Double header tomorrow.

-
The fans will get their money's'worth,
for the Bengal tribe will try and down
the Skeeters twice in one afternoon.
The Jersey City ANS 90, If there are
any over there, outside the newspaper
scribes, are still talking about that
great play made by Benny Meyers that
robbed them of a victory on Thursday.
Look out. Benny, they may try TO nave
you pinched Over there, or Pat Powers
might hand you a three days suspen-
sion for beating his team.
For the benefit of the fan who wrote
to this office to find out whether or not
"Cy' Parkins has a ranch in the West,
we will refer him to his honor, Mr..
Parkins.
Kind of hard luck for Eddie Nc
Donald to lose the game for Toronto
yesterday, and especially TO his old
teammates. 1t vas Eddie's throw in
the tenth that allowed the Hustlers to
win from Toronto.
DOC Newton, pitched gilt-edge ball
for the Leafs and he outpitched Lanky
George Mcconnell. Doc allowed but
three bingles in ten innings, while
George was hit seven times.
Buffalo won a one-sided game from
the Montreal Royals. The game was
a good one for seven innings, and then
something slipped and Buffalo went In
ard made eight runs before three men
were retired. Sammy was not given
the best support, for no less than five
errors were mad by his mates.
The Skeeters will find the going rather
stiff the next three days. A double
header today. tomorrow and or
Monday. The two games on Monday
will be played at Baltimore.
When Steamer Flanagan, of thu
Buffaloes' can steal three bases in on
game, something surely must be wrong
with the catcher of the other team
Steamer stole three bases on Catcher
S~tarnagle, of the Montreal team. yes
terday.
IF Rochester only loses two games
today, and the Tigers win the sam'
number, the race will be much closer.
The Tigers Will do a transforming
act this season, and will play thu
strongest teams in this vicinity. Mon
treal, who closes the season with Jerse!
City, will also do a little exhibition
playing.
Bud" Sharpe took In a show yesteg
day afternoon, and he decided to &c t
the Lyric for the afternoons sport
Just ask Bud" why he made for tn
door when Consul broke loose. No dis
grace to u when you're afraid, i
there. 'Bud?"
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-11
Standing of Tigers in
Stars Baseball Contest

Jack Frill, Newark's southpaw. is
still leading in the STARS contest for
a diamond to be given to the most
popular Tiger. Frill did not receive
the hard-hitting centre fielder, cut his
lead down to 81 votes when he received
1928 votes. Eddie Zimmerman, New
ark's new third baseman, passed
Crisp and Blair today. Bill Louden re-
ceived a few, too.