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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20
PROCEEDINGS OF
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF TUESDAY, MAY THE 4th
CONTINUED FROM SUNDAYS ISSUE

A petition from citizens of the
4th Ward asking that an arc
light be maintained at the cor
ner of 3rd avenue and 18th
street north was read and on
motion the matter was referred
to the light committee for inves-
tigation and report at the next
regular meeting.
The Water Committee in the
matter of adjustment of the re-
quest as made by the Underwear
Company was on motion contin-
ued.
The Finance Committee re-
ported the renewal of contracts
with the Dispatch and and Co.
lumbus Commercial for the
printing of the Minutes for one
year from March l, 1909, on
same terms as last year, $45. 90,
each.
The Street Committee recon-
mended that a brick or concrete
culvert be put in, corner of 18th
ave. and 1st street south. The
report was received and Street
committee authorized to have the
work done, letting contract by
competitive bids.
The following motion by Coun-
Gilman Vaughan seconded by
Councilman McClanahan: That
in as much as the ditch on Bell
avenue had been tiled by the
City at the expense of the City
east and west of Mr.. Formean's
residence, that the city tile in
front of Foreman's residence at
the expense of the city. Lost.
Weaver X Vaughan. That the
Street committee be empowered
to arrange with the County to
connect at the City's expense
the Cotton Factory sewer with
the County sewer, provided the
Cotton Factory donate to the
City the sewer pipe now laid and
owned by them. along End ave.
north. So ordered.
The following Ordinance pre-
sented by Councilman Moore
being duly seconded was unani-
mously adopted:
An Ordinance.
An Ordir ance to amend Ordi-
nance No. TIA of the City of Co.
lumbus, Mississippi, by striking
out the word Next" in line (2)
thereof and inserting the word
Current" in lieu thereof:
Be it ordained by the Mayor
and City Council of the City of
Columbus, Mississippi. That Or
dinance No. ia of the compiled
Ordinances of 1905 be, and the
same is hereby amended so as to
read as follows:
Sec. la. And the Mayor and
City Council shall then and there
levy the tax for the current fis-
cal year, upon the assessed value
of the property contained in said
assessment roll after the same
Continued on Page Three)
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

is soon turned to sad one if he has to
walk the floor every night with crying
baby. McGee's Baby Elixir will make
the child well-soothe its nerves, induce
healthy, normal slumber. Best for dis
ordered bowels and sour stomach-all
teething babies need it. Pleasant to
take, sure, and safe, contains no harm
full drugs. Price % and SOC per bottle.
Sold by Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20
Boys will be BOYS

and are always getting scratches, cuts,
sprains bruises, bumps, burns or scalds.
Don't neglect such things-they may
result seriously if you do. Apply Bal
tard's Snow Lin1ment according to di-
rections right away and it will relieve
he pain and heal the trouble. Price
25c, SOC and s1.00. Sold by Mayo Drug
Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

The Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
met in annual convention in our
city Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday and if there was anyone
who did not receive them cor
daily they kept in the back
ground. The Grand Encamp-
ment and the Rebekah Assembly
met Monday. The Grand En-
campment met at the Lodge
room Of the local Odd Fellows
at ten o'clock Monday morning
and was presided over by Grand
Patriarch w. l.. Arnold of Nc
Comb City. After an interest
ing session the following officers
were elected:
Patriarch, II. G.. Dunn, Sum-
NIT; grand high priest, l.. M.
Williams, Hattiesburg; grand
senior warden, Jno. A. Lampkin,
Magnolia; grand junior warden,
III. Schmidt, West Point; grand
sentry, j. S. Wilkes, Water Val
ley; grand treasurer, F. E. Car
Teton, Macon; grand represen-
tative, O. l.. Mckay, Meridian.
The Sf7te Rebekah Lodge held
l- aeeting in the Masonic
|.~r-'' opened at ten O'Clock
u. The session was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Minnie Mag
non Of Vicksburg. This meet
ing was one of unusual interest
as there were so many lodges
represented.
The reports showed an increase
in membership ard the lodges
m most prosperous condition.
The meetings lasted through
out the day and part of the even
ing. Following are the officers
elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Mary Porter,
Jackson; vice-president, Miss
Jeanie Rowan, Wesson; secre-
tary, Miss Jodie Rubush, Me-
ridian; treasurer, Mrs. Daisy
Moore, Jackson; warden, Miss
Ida Cowart, Hattiesburg,
Mrs. Porter, the newly elected
president of the Rebekah Assem-
bly,, has announced the appoint
ment of the following officers:
Marshal, Miss Allie Howell,
Vicksburg; conductor. Mrs. H.
G. G. Smith, Enterprise; inside
guardian Mrs. A. M. Switzer,
McHenry; outside guardian,
Epps; chaplain, Miss Edith Love.
Brookhaven.
At eight o'clock Monday even
ing the uniform team of Union
Lodge No. 35 exemplified the
work of the military degree. A
well deserved compliment was
paid Mr.. Warren Cox when
Grand Master p. w. Maer pre-
sented him with a silver loving
cup in behalf of the Union Lodge.
Mr.. Cox made an appropriate
speech of thanks.
The Grand Lodge held their
first public meeting on Tuesday
morning at ten o'clock. A. A.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

Lots of pretty new goods
shown this week at the
Woman's Store. The new styles
are hardly out in New York be-
fore Mr.. Leigh has them on sale.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

Hon. VIM. Ward. of Stark
vile. has been among the many
visitors to this city the past
week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

Have you seen those new
band trimmings at the Woman's S
Store? They are certainly beau
tiful.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

Mr.. Harry Selig will leave in
a few days for French Lick,
Indiana, where he goes on a
pleasure trip.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

Mr.. Henry Egger spent the
past several days in Memphis,
on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-20

Just Think You can buy
pure silk this week at the Wo-
mans Store for only 19c yard.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

May heavens richest blessings
come down on every one, American,
English, or Turk, who will help to
heal this open sore of the world. -
Last words of Livingstone.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01
Missionary Quotations.
Compiled by Mary Callum Wiley for
Presbyterian Standard.)


Presbyterian Standard.)
In our day schools, time is set aside
for the systematic teaching of "mem-
DRY gems" quotations and poems. No
one can tell what influence these
memory gems" have upon the
moulding of the child's character.
Why not teach in our Mission Bands
and Societies for boys missionary
memory gems?" Some day have a
quotation match, or answer the roll
call with missionary sayings. Chill
dren will be interested in a mission
airy alphabet. Cut out set of cards,
different colors if possible, have the
letter on one side of the card and
the quotation on the other. Drill on
these quotations till the children
know them perfectly. Or have the
children copy the quotations, several
at time, in a missionary notebook
they should keep.
Attempt great hings for God, ex-
cept great things from God. "-Carey
"By His Book alone God has
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

Nothing but continuous PRAYER
will solve the missionary problems of
our day."-Mrs. J. r. Randall.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

Our commission Is not to bring
the world to Christ, but Christ to the
world "A J. Gordon.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01
Little Things.

II any little words of mine
NAV make a life the brighter.
If any little song OF mine
May make heart the lighter
God help me speak the little word.
And take my bit of singing.
And drop it in some lonely vale,
To set the echoes ringing!
If any little love OF mine
May make a life the sweeter,
II any little care of mine
May make a friends the feeter,
If any little lift may ease
The burden OF another,
Cod give me love, and care, ant
strength,
To help my toiling brother.
-Waif.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

There is money enough in the
hands of church members to SOW
every acre of the earth with the seed
of truth. Josiah Strong.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

eve cannot serve God and Nam
mon, but We can serve God with
mammon. Robert E. Speer.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01

He who faithfully prays at home
does as much for foreign missions as
the man on the field, for the nearest
way to the heart of a Hindoo, or a
Chinaman is by way of the throne OF
God. "-Eugene Stock.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1909-04-01
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
ON FALSE PRE1ENSE
It Is Alleged a B|uftton Man
Secured $40 From a
Local Man.
HE HAS BEEN CAPTURED

Jack Shire Of Button, who it is
alleged, on October =, secured SO from
John Dickerson by a fraudulent check
will be brought back to this city to-
night by a special constable of Squire
Beyerle's court, and prosecuted on the
charge of obtaining money under a
false prtense.
After obtaining the money from
DickersOn, Shire left the city and is
reputed to have gone to Decatur where
it is alleged he tried the same perform
ance He then went to FIT. Wayne
and was arrested for public intoxica-
ton. He is now in Jail in that cit
and it was through the FIT. Wayne po-
lice that the local officials learned OF
his whereabouts.
1t is alleged that Shire, who lives at
Button. while visiting Dickson con-
tracted small account with him. He
drew check for $40 on the bank at
Bluffton and on October 10, the check
was returned by the Bluffton bank,
stating that Shire had no funds in the
bank In the meantime he had left
the town.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
At the MURRAY.

A good house viewed the show at
the Murray last night and Judging
from the applause, they were all very
we'll pleased with the bill. 1t is one
of the cleanest, high classed bills that
has been here this season. Every act
has a catchy entertaining quality that
is so pleasing to the audience, yet ev-
cry one of the acts are entirely diff
ferent. They make combination that
is hard to beat. The famous Reckless
Recklaw troupe head the bill and
close the show with a comical cycle
and skating act. The featS they per
form on all kind of cycles and skates
are truly wonderful, and they seem to
perform them with such perfect ease.
The comical and similar make up of
the two stars is unusual and very
amusing Reiff Bros. and Murray have
one of the best dancing and singing
acts on the stage. Their work is so
very different from the others of
their caliber. 1t is that soft smooth.
easy singing that people SO like to
hear. Their success in other towns.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
ILLUSTRATORS WOES.
Errors That Were Pointed Out by Un-
feelino Editors.

Now, what do you think Of that:"
asked the youthful illustrator ruefnlly
as he tossed his cOmrade letter. 1t
was from an editor, and it's mandate
was stern. 1t said:
Dear Sir-Permit me to call your
attention to the Importance Of reading
a story before attempting to illustrate
it. l am aware that the modern artist
does not observe this rule, but it is
imperative in this office. If you will
examine the text of the story sent you
for illustration you will learn that the
army officer mentioned is said to have
taken his fishing reel out of his haver-
sack, and you have made a picture
showing this officer-who, by the way,
is a brigadier general-with a KNAPP
sack strapped to his back. A KNAPP
sack, my dear sir. is not a haversack.
Furthermore, no army officer ever car
ried knapsack or ever will carry
one. If the general should see your
drawing he would be insulted. VIII
you please acquaint yourself thorough
~ with the appearance of a haversack,
correct your rawing and return it to
this office at the earliest possible
dateT'
Just think Of having to know all
such details!' exclaimed the artist
wrathfully.
That's nothing" his studio comrade
responded consolingly. Il made an
awful break once. painted picture
to illustrate a story in which widow
got married. and l depicted the bride
in a long white veil. OF course 1
thought the drawing was a beauty
and a wonder. and l was ecstatic over
the way l had handled that effect in
white. Imagine how crushed l was
to have the editor-by the way, she
was a woman-smile witheringly and
tell me that no widow ever wore a
veil when being remarked. How was
I to know that? l have never been q
widow."-New York Press.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30

Spokane. Wash, Nov. 30.-Deeds
for a half interest in city and country
property. appraised at $3.50, 900. will be
presented on her wedding day to the
woman selected as a wife by William
B. Niedermeyer, a wealthy widower.
with offices at 52S Rookery building,
Spokane. He was born in Newark,
N. j., January 81. 1851, moved to Ne
braska in 1869 and came to Spokane
in 1898. He wears a full beard and
boasts that his face has never felt the
edge of a razor.
Niedermeyer believes in advertising
and he is using that means to find n
life partner Regarding the qualifica-
tons IF the bride-to-be he says among
other things:
The woman | marry must be a
member of the Catholic church and a
good Christian: age not to exceed %
years. She ought to have at least As
much money as l possess, though the
financial standing of the applicant
does not mean as much to me as the
term might suggest. Perhaps | will
choose woman who hasn't change
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
OCEAN WAVES.
Curious Facts About the Irregularities
Of the Tides.

Curious Facts About the irregularities
Of the Tides.
To the ordinary landsman tides along
the coast are most puzzling. He has
been taught that the tides rise and
fall twice in the twenty-four hours
and that this depends in some mystic
riOus way upon the moon. But when
it occurs that in his travels he sees a
spot along the shore where there is
no tide at all he is at a loss to ex-
plain the phenomenon.
TO be exact, there is only one ocean
in the world where the tides follow
the moon with absolute regularity.
This is the great Antarctic basin, and
the reason is that there and there only
is to be found a sweep of water en-
tirely uninterrupted by land. The
enormous wave raised by the moons
attraction courses round the world
south Of Cape Horn and the Cape of
Good Hope with absolutely nothing to
break it. In the northern hemisphere
great masses Of land interrupt the tidal
waves and, combined with the shall
lowness Of inland seas. cause them to
The depth of water has much to do
with tidal Irregularities. Out in the
open ocean, when the tide is abyssmal
that is, about 5000 fathOms-the
speed Of the waves is amazing. Where
the depth decreases to five fathoms the
tide travels ut a comparatively slow
rate. In England. for example, which
is surrounded by narrow, land broken
seas, the result is that the Britons get
some Of the most terrible and danger
GUS tidal races and currents.
The most formidab BILE is the whirl-
pool between the island Of Jura and
Scarba, ON the west coast of Scot
land. This is known as the "Caldron
Of the Spotted Seas" Here is a race
running at a speed to be matched only
by a mountain torrent. The force of
a heavy tidal current pushing up a
wide mouthed river causes what is
termed bore" The most striking
example Of this tidal feature is seen
ON the Amazon. a moving wall Of wa
ter thirty feet high and reaching from
bank to bank rushing inland from the
ocean.-New York Tribune.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
He Believes In Good Advertising
Therefore Wealthy Spokane Man, Who Is Seeking Life
Partner, Will Use Such Means in Securing Her.

of clothing, or l may get one who has
$25o,o00 or a good portion of 1t.
Il have four children. but they are
we'll cared for. and they have nothing
to say as to what / shall do. l run
my own business. | gave them each
an equal amount of my property be-
fore l left Nebraska, and l have made
what l own today since coming to
Spokane, IL years ago.
Il expect to start on a tour Of the
world early next spring. and. as have
plenty of money, it will be much more
pleasant to have good company. | am
pretty hard to please for an old fell
low. but dashing widow stands as
much chance as a young woman with
real blonde hair and pink cheeks, ev-
en- though she has not penny to her
name
Niedermeyer said he expects to be
deluged with letters from all parts OF
the United States, and Canada; but.
he added, Il shall give every applica-
ton the attention it deserves. and II
the satisfactory woman appears the
result probably will be matrimony."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
A Kings Umbrella.

The king Of the Belgians once left
his umbrella in a hanson when driv-
ing to Brussels. This was returned to
his majesty a few hours afterward by
the proud cabby. who was offered for
his honesty by King Leopold the sum
Of 100 francs. The astute jehu. how
ever. begged a great favor OF the king.
Could he have the umbrella instead OF
the money? The favor was granted.
and before many days had passed the
cabman had put up the umbrella for
sale. and it was knocked down to some
royal enthusiast for LOO francs.
When King Leopold heard Of this he
exclaimed. well, I've heard Of an um-
brella being put up to keep OF show
ers Of rain, but this seems to have
been put up to bring down showers OF
goldr-London Globe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
Cash Stock Company.

The Burleigh Cash company opened
a weeks engagement at the Gennett
theater last night to crowded house
Their opening bill of winchester
was a strong one, Mr.. Cash's entrance
on horseback being received with a
round Of applause. Driven from
Home" will be the bill tonight A
feature of the engagement will be the
fact that the prices will be only ter
and twenty cents, with daily ten cen,
matineeS as usual
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
EXAMINATIONS Of
SCHOOL CHILDREN
Is Favored by the School
Board, to Prevent Spread
Of Diseases.
EDUCATION AFTER HEALTH
BOARD THINKS THE GENERAL
HEALTH is MORE IMPORTANT
THAN iMPARrING OF kNoWL-
EDGE-PLAN PROPOSED.

DR. NJ. F. Johnston, president Of the
school board, stated this morning that
at the next full meeting of the board,
the question of medical examination
and probably an order made COMPEL
ing all children to be reasonably ply
sically perfect, if they attend school.
The members of the board look up
ON the question as an important re-
form. Obtaining better general health
is every bit as important as provid-
ing general education is the general
view taken of the subject by the
school board.
Carried Out Partly Now.
Medical examination in the schools
has been agitated for several years.
In a way, it is carried out at the pres
ent time. For example, child or teach
er who has symptoms of tuberculosis
is ordered to stay out Of school. Chill
dren with poor eye sight and other
indications of disease are asked to re-
main at home.
DR.. Johnston stated today that he
did not know how soon the question
would be taken up. This depends on
the return of S. S. Strattan, Jr., to the
city. If the board adopts such a
course, it is reasonably certain that
1t will be backed by the approval OF
every parent in the city who has a
child in the public schools.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30

they really are good and appreciated
and are making a hit every where
they go. They show the people some
real new steps.
Georgia Gardner & Co., have an in
teresting little sketch entitled TOO
Many Darlings." 1t shows the posi-
BILE troubles of married life and
what chances a man has of doing
the world" when his wife is on to her
job. Everyone laughs at this act.
Geo. Muder, the unrivaled violin
specialist. furnishes some unusual
good music and also has some very
clever limitations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30

Though the prescription seems tc
have disappeared from the pharmaco
poaie of modern beauty specialists.
it was for centuries notorious that tC
feed on snake meat was the way tC
win perpetual youth: to cure goiter
again or any other swelling. all that
was necessary was to MUNICH a viper
from the tail up, as it might be stick
of celery: while yet another snake, il
eaten, conferred the power of under.
standing all the tongues of birds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
1.-THE Prince Of Tonioht."

Lots of pretty girls, handsome
gowns. gorgeous scenery and iingly
music will be at the Gennett soon.
when Henry Woodruff. supported oy
a company of over sixty people. will
appear in THE Prince of Tonight a
musical fantasy in three acts; book
and lyrics by Adams and Hough, mu-
sic by Joseph E. Howard. The piece
comes stamped with approval by over
200 nights in Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-11-30
IncomprehensibIe.
Il hate to be contradicted." she said.
"'rhen won't contradict you" he

Il hate to be contradicted." she said.
'"rhen l won't contradict you," he
returned.
You don't love me-" she asserted.
Il don't" he admitted.
You're a hateful thing" she cried.
Il am" he replied.
II believe you are trying to tease
me-" she said.
Il am" be conceded.
"And that you do love me?"
Il do"
For a moment she was silent.
well" she said at last, Il do hate
q man who's weak enough to be led by
a woman. He ought to have mind OF
his own and strength"
He sighed. What else could he do?-
New York Times.