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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
A MEERSCHAUM PIPE.
IL Requires Careful Smoking to Color
IL Properly.

it Requires Careful smoking TO Color
IL Properly.
Ordinarily a meerschaum pipe is
boiled for coloring in a preparation Of
wax. which is absorbed and a thin
coating OF wax is held on the surface
OF the pipe and made to take a high
polish. Under the wax is retained the
oil OF tobacco. which is absorbed by
the pipe, and its hue grows darker in
proportion to the tobacco used. A
meerschaum pipe at first should be
smoked very slowly, and before a sec
ond bowlful is lighted the pipe should
cool off. This Is to keep the wax as
far up the bowl as possible, and
rapid smoking will overhead, driving
the wax off and leaving the pipe dry
and raw.
new pipe should never be smoked
outdoors IN extremely cold weather.
Fill the pipe and smoke down about
one-third. or to the height to which
you wish color. Leave the remainder
of the tobacco in the pipe and do not
empty or disturb 1T for several weeks,
or until the desired color is obtained.
When smoking put fresh tobacco on
the top and smoke to the same level.
When once burned the pipe cannot be
satisfactorily colored unless the burn
ed portion is removed and the surface
again treated by the process by which
meerschaum IS prepared. The color
ing is produced by the action of the
smoke upon the oils and wax which
are superfcially on the exterior Of the
pipe and are applied in the same proc
ess Of manufacture.-Lond Answers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
COUNTY FAIR WILL BE
LARGEST EVER HELD HERE
THE GREAT PATTERSON SHOWS CONSISTING OF 28 DIFFER
ENT CONCESSIONS WILL Be A FEATURE

The ninth annual session of
the East Mississippi and West
Alabama Fair Association which
will take place here October
18th, 2Oth. 21st and 22nd, prom
ises to be the most elaborate
ever held in this city.
Already the people of Colum-
bus as well as those throughout
this section Of the country are
looking forward with eager in
terest to the above date. The
establishment of the Boys Corn
Club last spring will lend addi-
tional interest to the agricultural
display which will be hotly con-
tested by forty-five members.
Already applications have been
made for stalls, for the exhibi-
tiOns in the agricultural lines.
A nice bunch of horses are now
being trained, and the races
promise to be better than ever,
this year.
A contract was closed Thurs
day evening by the executive
committee, Messrs. John Oliver,
w. Fl. Carter and w. S. Muslin,
with Mr.. II. S. Noyes, general
agent for the Great Patterson
Shows which consists of twenty
car loads Of scenery, animals,
etc. and have twenty-eight diff
ferent concessions which come
well recommended for clean,
W h o lesom entertainment.
Some of the attractions of the
Patterson Shows, besides a good
band, are, Theatre De- Paris. ,"
The Devil and His Imps,"
Prof. Carey's Living Curiosi-
ties, " Hero of the Plains"
The Merry Widow" "a musical
comedy show with ten people,
"Kemp's Model City," "Will
Zoe, " Plantation Show" Lit
tie George, a comedy show,
Gee Whiz," and many other at
fractions besides a steeple chase,
and ferris wheel.
The horse show is always the
crowning feature of a fair. The
one last year was decided sue
cess, and was participated in by
our best people and those of our
neighboring cities, but this year
il promises to be even more in
teresting. The management
of the horse show, Mr.. S.
B. Bradford, superinten-
dent, Mr.. John Oliver, special
director, and chaperones, Mes
DANES Jack Morgan, John Oliver,
and r. L. Johnston, will use
every effort to make this prom
inent social feature.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Notice.

This is to give notice that the
ordinance recently passed and
which becomes a law Aug. Goth /,
requiring weeds, grass, etc, to
be cut where the lot fronts or
borders on any street, whether
the same is used for sidewalk
or not, will be strictly enforced.
So get busy and save the mayor
trouble and yourself from paying
a fine.
E. S. DONNELL,
Mayor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Holds Thaw Insane.

White Plains, N. Y, Aug. II.
The state of New York won a
co nplete victory over Harry K.
Thaw today, when Justice Isaac
Mills decided that the slayer of
Stanford White is insane and
sent him back to the criminal in
sane asylum at Matteawan. Not
one of the many contentious
made by Thaw during the three
weeks of his recent hearing were
sustained. He is however, some
what better off than before he
brought the present suit, be-
cause Justice Mills in his decision
suggests-and the suggestion
amounts practically to orders
that Thaw at MatteaWan be re-
stored to the privileges he enjoy
ed during the first three months
of his stay there, and that his
mother be allowed all the possi-
BILE privileges, and be treated
with every consideration when
she calls to see him.
The prisoner took the decision
cooily. His only statement was
a denial of the assertion in the
courts opinion that ne still
cherished the same delusiens
that drove him to shoot White.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

The people of Gunterville.
Ala, have raised $5, 900 as a do
nation to Mr.. d. r. Saunders of
this city to secure the rebuilding
of his basket plant at that point.
AS the population is only about
500, this means contribution of
about $40 each for every man,
woman and child in the place.
The action is complimentary to
the progressive spirit of the citi-
zens of Guntersville and shows
appreciation of the benefits re-
sulting from the industry located
there. The plant will be rebt t
at once.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
CITY COUNCIL
PASS ORDINANCE
BY F0RcEfuL AID OF HON. {. S.
D0EAElL ORDINANCE WAS PASSED
Bf COUNCIL
TWENTY DAYS OF GRACE

Since the ordinance passed by
the city council by the forceful
aid of Mayor E. S. Donnell, who
has been working on the matter
for some time, the citizens of
Columbus have not waited for
the twenty days of grace, but
have begun work at once and al
ready the city is perceptibly
cleaner. May this good work go
on until every weed patch in the
corporation is cleaned out, which
will not only mean a prettier
town, but a more healthful one.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Mr.. B A. Lincoln has severed
his connection with the Chan
Gerry Clerk, and will later an
nounce as a candidate for the
position of chancery clerk, in
1911. For the present Mr..
Lincoln will have charge of the
office at the Tombigbee Cotton
Mills.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Seriously Ill.

A man said that he once had a
pipe that was in a very critical
condition, but after staying one
day in the pipe hospital under
the care of Jno. 7. Hairston, the
pipe doctor, it was as good as
new. Hairston also sells the
very highest grade smoking ma
terial. Call and see him. First
State Bank Building.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
NEWS OF THE COUNTRY
IN A CONDENSED FORM
SHORT ITEMS OF MORE OR LESS INTEREST GATHERED FROM
HERE AND THERE BY OUR SCISSORS EDITOR

The sawmill of Evans & Stin-
nette, Centerville, Tennessee,
was destroyed Friday by
the boiler exploding. One
man was killed, two fatally
injured and three seriously hurt.
John Smith of Owensboro, KY,
is dead, a man named Walls is
dying and Abner Brown cannot
survive.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Barbecue.

At meeting of the Lowndes
county Confederate veterans in
this city yesterday morning it
was decided that they would
hold their annual bArbecu8 This
year at Washingt Park, On
September 16. -
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
MISS ANNA COOK.
For Sale.

One first class II horse power
engine and boiler, Russell & Co.,
makers, Massilon, Ohio. Terms
very cheap. Call on Rather &
Co., 317 18th street north.
8-12-4t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

All orders filled promptly.
We are better equipped than
ever to take care of cur friends.
when you are out. phone the
Southern Phosphate Co., No. 80.
for a trial case.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Miss Julia Wilder of Crowly,
La. who has been the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Littleton, for
the past three weeks returned to
her home Wednesday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

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. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Taking L Too Literally.

what do you mean, SIR" roared an
irate father to a rejected suitor for the
hand Of his daughter, by bringing
your portmanteau to my house and
ordering roomY r.
I'm adopted as one OF the family"
answered the young man coolly. Your
daughter said she would be sister to
r1aaf1
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
For Sale.

Pope-Hartford Automobile in
good running order. Combina-
ton Runabout and Touring Car,
Model B. VIII be sold at a bar
gain prior to August 1st.
JESSE P. WOODWARD.
General Insurance Agent,
Columbus, Miss.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

The Earl OF Ennui wisht
I just had er million and ten years
ahead OF me. Baron Beating-well,
you grab the million and you'll get the
ten years all right, all right.-Puck
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Please telephone ]. w. Stan
sci for shingles. Prices from
$1.75 to, $4.35. according to
grade. Also other building ma
terials. Yard phone 169. Office
phone Sc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Heyer,
who have been in the city visit
ing relatives returned to their
home in Baltimore, yesterday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

who's the woman who calls every
day to use our telephoner
The one who complained because
our children take a short cut through
her yard on their way TO school,
Cleveland Leader
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Mrs. Manuel Dandelake, who
has been quite ill at the Colum-
bus Hospital, is convalescent,
which is pleasant news to her
many friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

No matter how comfortable
you are at home these hot days
a cold bottle of soda water right
off the ice will add much to your
pleasure. Southern Phosphate
Co., Phone 80.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

We want to thank our patrons
who know a good thing in cold
bottle of Dope bottled by the
Southern Phosphate Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Don't forget that the Annual
August Challenge Sale begins at
the Woman's Store next Tues
day morning.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

The Annual August Challenge
Sale of the Woman's Store be-
gins Tuesday morning. Don't
fail to attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

1000 China novelties, our own
importation at 15c each, regu-
lar values 50c.
LOEB'S VARIETY STORE,
1885 LEOPOLD LOEB.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15
Lost.

Between Mrs. Ros senzweig' 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. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

Just received fresh lot of
Gunther's candy John III.
Hairston. First State Bank
Building. oa Aalfs
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

He who reforms. God assists.-span-
ish Proverb.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-15

The Annual Challenge Sale be-
gins at the Woman's Store next
Tuesday morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
STEAMER SINKS iN RIVER.

The steam St. Vallier broke fSose from her moorings on the Colorado River, at Yuma, one night last week. and sank in twenty five feet of water, a short distance below the railroad bridge For fear that the hulk would cause the formation of sand bar, it was blown up with dynamite. The St. Vallier formerly belonged to the Mexico Colorado Navigation Company, which was promoted by the late Cap
 tain Alphonso B. Smith. For some time the steamer was used in convey ling supplies to the dam, but it was never profitable to its owners, and later it fell into the hands of F. F. |Sanguinetti, on whom the loss falls. It was valued at about $1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
CERTIFICATE FOR BANKING
 No, 9349.

Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller of the Currency, Washing tor, D. C., February F, 1909.
 Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, 1t has been made to appear that THE FL CENTRO NATIONAL BANK in the City of El Centro, in the County of I'm perial and State of California, has com piled with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, required to be complied with before an asso- citation shall ,be authorized to com mence the business of Banking:
 Now, therefore I, Lawrence O. Mur- ray, Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that THE FL CENTRO NATIONAL BANK in the City of El Centro, in the County of Imperial, and State of California, is authorized to commence the business of banking as provided in section fifty-one hundred and sixty-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of office this seven teenth day of February, 1909.
 LAWRENCE o. MURRAY, 47-7t Comptroller of the Currency.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
NOTICE OF THE SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE JASPER
 SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Notice is hereby given that the County Treasurer of Imperial County, California, will receive sealed bids un- til o'clock D. m. of the 3rd day of April, 1909, at his office in the Court House of Imperial County, California, at Fl CentrO, California, for the pur- chase of the following described bonds of the Jasper School District, duly and regularly issued by the Board of Supervisors on the 1st day of March, 1909:
 Bond No. l. For five hundred dol able on the 1st day of March, 1911, with seven per cent interest from date of issue, payable Semi-annually. Bond No. 2. For five hundred dol lars, to run three years, due and pay able on the 1st day of March, 1912, with seven per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi-annually. Bond No. s. For five hundred dol lars, to run four years, due and pay able on the 1st day of March, 1913, with seven per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi-annually.
 Bond No. f. For five hundred dol lars, to run five years, due and pay able on the 1st day of March, 1914, with seven per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi-annually.
 Bond No. ,. For five hundred dol lars, to run six years, due and pay able on the 1st day of March, 1915, [ with seven per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi-annually.
 Bond No. 6. For five hundred dol lars, to run seven years, due and pay able on the list day of March, 1916, with seven per cent interest from date of issue, payable semi-annually. il Said bonds shall be sold to the high est bidder or bidders therefor by the | County Treasurer of Imperial County, California, for not less than par. All bids shall be for the purchase of said bonds as soon as they shall be ready for delivery. Each bid shall be accom- panied by a check, certified by re- sponsible bank, for five per cent of par value of bonds, payable to the County Treasurer of Imperial County, Califor- niL, as an assurance that the bidder will take so much of the bonds as he shall bid for, and will pay the price therefor should the bonds be awarded to him. Upon the delivery of and pay ment for said bonds to the amount awarded to such bidder, his certified check or checks will be returned to the bidder.
 By order of the Board of Superyis- ors of Imperial County
 PAUL ROMAN
 4S'5t Treasurer of Imperial County
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of D. P. Duncan, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under. signed, Administrator of the Estate of D. P. Duncan, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Administrator at the Law Office of Conkling & Brown. in Fl Centro. Imperial County California, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said CountyNof Imperial.
 March 9th. 1909.
 b. E. FORESTER,
 Administrator of Estate of D. P. Duncan. deceased. 49-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
COTTON AREA SPREADING.

w. A. Peterson, who is in charge of the Yuma Experimental Station of the Bureau of Plant Industry, which will be moved to Imperial county this spring and summer, will superintend the planting and growing of twenty acres of Egyptian cotton below Yuma this season, assisted by Argyle Nc Laughlin, q government expert from Washington. MT. Peterson will make frequent trips to Fl Centro during the growing season, to aid by his advice and instruction the men who are to plant experimental Egyptian cotton |plots in this valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
PASSING OF RIVER sr7 Ahs. -a
Ing of Laguna Dan, Forever shuts of Plying of vesssis up and Down Colorado River

The Yuma correspondent of the lyOs Angeles Times tells of the changes taking place along the Colorado River through modern improvements, and speaks of the passing of pietur esque character from the scenes where he has long been well known. The article says:
 "The Reclamation Service has pur chased the river steamer K Cochan from Capt. Jack Mellon, Jol in Gan dolfo and Joseph Thornton. Capt. Mel lon has left Yuma and will Hbver re- turn. He will make his hoEte here after with his family at Coronado. With him departs the era pf river navigation on the Colorado, for the river now is barred by the Iaguna Dam, and the only remaining use for large river craft is to act d light CTS for the work of the Peel Amation service. Capt Mellon has ndyigated the Colorado for forty-six ye&rs, all the way from the Gulf of California to the mouth of the Virgin, and even beyond, through canons, where I;e at tached ring bolts to the granite walls, wherefrom to warp his craft over the rapids. In the early days he uss1ally carried a forecastle load of Cod .lah Indians, whose chief duty was to haul the craft over the shoals where a channel could not be found"
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
OFFICERS or IMPERIAL COUNTY.

supervisors-F. 8. Webster, Sydney Mo- Harg, R. IT. Clar'k, Porter N. Ferguson. 0. R. Wade.
 Judge of the Superior Court -- Franklin I. Cole.
 District Attorney-John N. Eshlsman. County Clerk--D. 6. Elder.
 County Treasurer-Paul Roman. County Auditor-C. P. McClelland. County Assessor-Fred Fuller. County Tax Collector-H. c. Wright. County 5urveyor-E. Fl. Gaines. County Recorder--John B. Baker. County Supt. of School5--J. E. Carr. County sherift-Mobley Meadows. County Coroner-T. J. Mitchell. County Health Ofdcer--virgil McCombs Asst. Health ofiicer--E. H. Sherman. Public AdmInistrator--E. E. Forester.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
HEBER CHURCH SERVICES

Card of services of Congregational Church.
 Sabbath School, 10 a. n.
 Morning Worship, il a. m. Young Peoples Meeting. 2 p. m. Mid-week Prayer Service, Wednes- day, 7:S0 p. m.
 Robert Leroy Glasby, Pastor. R. c. Moorehouse, s. s. Superin- tendent.
 F. D. Hamilton, President of c. E. Society.
 Strangers made welcome to all ser. vices.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
EXTENDING WATER DtTcHEs.

The Palo Verde Mutual Water Com pany has a large force of men and teams at work on the big ditches in the Palo Verde Valley, in order to get water running to the large number of new ranches opening in the Blythe lands The Rannells Land Com pany has made arrangements for water ser gice by the Blythe system to irrigate &Eee sections in township eight,
 ere the new town of Rannels is
 .ated.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
OLD BURNING GROUND.

In leveling a piece of land about six miles northeast of Holtville, last week, the worltmen uneartbed an old Iburying ground, presumably used by Indians. The skeletons found had
 been buried in sitting pastures, and & the graves were found broken pot )Dery, with marking similar to that of |the pottery of the Navajos
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Services are held at 10 g. IA. on Sundays as follows: El Centro, 1st Sunday. Brawley, 2nd Sunday. El Centro (Imperial), 3rd Sunday. Calexico. 4th Sunday. Holtville, 9th Sunday. For sick calls, call at Priests resi- dence in Fl Centro.
 H. EUMMELEN, Rector.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT.

Work is in progress on the laying of cement curbs and sidewalk on the north side of Main street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. Curblng and sidewalks have been completed on both sides of Broadway, between Fourth and Fifth streets, and on the east side of Fifth street, from Main to State streets. Cement walks have been laid on the Main and Sixth street frontages of the Thomas Beach block.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03

A. Harpold of Colton wishes to an nounce that all the people In the I'm perial Valley who wish can have first class pepper trees, four feet high, at 8 cents each, in 100 lots. Send postal order 36.H
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
LOCAL MARKET PRICES
Selling Figures For General Produce and Live Stock Az Revised by El
 centro Business Houses.

As a matter of general interest, The Press gives below the prices current In the local market, as revised by El perial Valley. These figures are the selling prices to consumers:
 Centro business men, and this may be taken as indicative of general prices prevailing throughout the I'm.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, )
 )ss. COUNTY OF IMPERIAL )

To l.. c. Pendell:
 You are hereby notified that have expended $100.00 In labor and improve ments upon the Pure Truck Lode Mining Claim in order to hold said prem ises under the provisions of Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States, being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending December 31st, 1908, and If within 90 days after this notice by publication, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such ex- penditure as co-owner your interest In said claim will become the property of the undersigned under saiu Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States. 43-13t IMMELINE FERGUSON.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, )
 )ss. COUNTY Or IMPERIAL 

COUNTY Or IMPERIAL )
 To l.. c. Pendell:
 You are hereby notified that I have expended $100.0O in labor and improve ments upon the. .................L Lode Mining Claim in order to hold said prem ises under the provisions of Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States, being the amount required to hold the same for the year ending December s1st, 1908, and fl. within 90 days after this notice by publication, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of suah ex- pendlture as co-owner your inte est in said claim will become the property of the undersigned under said Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States. 4s-13t EAfMBLINE FERGUSON.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all cot ton seed for Imperial valley must be consigned to the County Board of Horticulture at El Centro, there to be examined, treated and he'd, until they are satisfied that the seed contains no insect infection, This notice is given under the State quarantine order of April 2S, 1908.
 A. W. M VILSIE,
 ty Horticultural Cos2RIseloqer
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
OFFICER. O. e,rv or sL essrno.

Trustees - H. B. Pearrcn, I. Stanley Brswn, c. Y. Buttrees, ". O. Hamilton. D. D. Pellet
 City Clerk-F. e. Havens. City Treasurer-R VI Jauman- City Attorney--M. W. Conkiing. City Aarshal-C. A. Bradford City Reccrdsr--J. Y. Tout.