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The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11
DECEIVED BY THE SHADOWS
Discovery That Must Have Come as a
Great Relief to the Young
Lawyer.

One rainy day recently, a young
lawyer, thinking he would like to take
a little flyer in stocks, called at the
office of his broker, who happened to
be his most intimate friend When
he reached the Office a new clerk
whom he had never seen before told
him that the broker was engaged, but
would be at liberty in a few minutes.
While sitting idly in the waiting room
the young lawyer noticed something
that made his eyes almost drop out.
The gloom of the day necessitated the
use of artificial light in the brokers 8
private office. Silhouetted upon the
ground glass partition between the
two rooms the lawyer saw the shad-
ows of a man and a woman. They
were both seated, the broker at his
desk and the woman beside and fac
ing him. Every moment or so the
lips of the shadows seemed to meet
affectionately Something about the
profile of the woman struck the law
yer as strangely familiar. He rose
instantly and threw open the door
Sure enough il was his wife, but she
was sitting decorously In chair two
or three feet from the broker. but
almost in line with him. engaged in
an animated discussion.
Both looked up at the intrusion, but
without the least embarrassment
why, hello, Toni" exclaimed the
broker Your wife here thinks she
would like to speculate little, too,
and I've been using all my eloquence
10 dissuade her from it. What's the
matter? Are you ill?'
No" answered the lawyer, as he
dropped into a chair with an air OF
great relief. Ms. eyes have been
bothering me good deal to-day. Do
you know a good oculist?"
The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11
"Halcuon DAYS.

The expression ''halcyon days has
been handed down TO us from the an
cient Sicilians. They firmly believed
ia an old legend that during the seven
days preceding and the seven follow
ing the winter soIstice december 21)
the halcyon, or kingfsher. brooded
over her young In a nest afioat on
the surface OF the water. and that dur
ing these IA days the seas would be
calm and safe for the mariner. Hence
the name "Halcyon Days" when. ac-
coring to Milton, Birds OF color sat
hrooding on the charmed wave"
The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11
Local and Personal
| saw it in the Commercial.


| saw it in the Commercial.
Mr.. r. E. Bennett spent yester-
day in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wilder are
rejoicing over the arrival of a
son.
Two wagons are now deliver
ing goods fer Clardy Bros.
Southern Wooden Bowl Co. will
buy your large Tupelo Gum,
1415 south 5 tn Ave-, Columbus,
Miss.
Couldn't find it? What! The
price too high? Why didn't you
ask at Clardy Bros?
DR.. C. L. Linnoln, Jr. LET t
yesterday for st Louis to resume
his hospital work
Just think of it! A whole
peck Of good Coffee for 81 at
Clardy Bros.
After a short visit to his father
Col. G. L. Lincoln, Mr.. Atwell
Lincoln of st Louis, left Thursday
with his sister, Miss. Sue May
Lincoln, for Golina, Tex.
Torturing eczema spreads its burning
area every day. Doan's Ointment
quickly stops its spreading. Instant
ly relieves the itching, cures it perma-
nently. At any drug store.
Price so cents. Foster Milburn Co I,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents tor the Unit
ed States. Remember the name
Doan's-and take no other.
Mr. Chas. Hale. who has been
engaged in the lumber business
in Boston for the past several
years, has returned to Columbus
to enter the lumber brokerage
business. Mr.. Hale has many
friends here who welcome him
back to his old home.
Groceries, the prices and the
right service at Clardy Bros.
Mr.. F. NJ. Jacobs and sons
have just completed the brass
rods and fixtures. for the con-
venience of the choir at the
First NJ. E. church which i'm
proves the looks of the interior
of this handsome old edifce as
well as adds materially to the
comfort of the members of the
choir.
A good quality of Roasted Cof-
fee on sale tor 81 a peck, at
Clardy Bros.
The library of the |. |. C C. de-
sires to obtain files OF the follow
ing magizines for the past five
years. Anyone having such mag
Zines to dispose of will please
notify the librarian: Popular
Science Monthly, Scribner, Review
of Reviews, Worlds Work, The
Nation, Educational Review, At
lantic Monthly, Forum, Harper's
Monthly, Outlook, North Ameri-
can review, McClures Magizine.
The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11

| saw a delicate flower had grown
up two feet high. between the horses
path and the wheel track An inch
more to right or left had sealed its
fate, or an inch higher and yet It
lived to flourish as much as if it had
thousand acres or untrodden space
around 1t. and never knew the danger
it incurred Tt did not borrow trouble,
nor invite an evil fate by apprehend-
ing it.-Henry ID. Thoreau (1817-1S623-
The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11
Notice to Pensioners.

All parties entitled 20 draw
Pensions will please call at the
Clerks office and receive same.
D. d. RICHARDS, Clerk.
1l-11-3W
The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11
Notice to Bridge Builders

Sealed Bids will be received by
the Board of Supervisors on De-
cember 6, for the building OF
Bridge across Catalpa creek
Plans and Specifications on file in
the Clerks office.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all Bids.
d. d. RICHARDS, Clerk.
11-11-3w
The Columbus commercial., 1909-11-11
Council Proceedings.
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AZ so McQuown Shop Co., shoe
ing and repairs. 1850; Weaver &
Harrington, stock powder and
linirnent, 200; Willis Banks, hay
81. 30; Coils. Brick Co.. culvert
foreman's residence, 1920;
Oscar Chandler, shoeing, LOO; j.
r. Horton. repairs harness, 1.50.
INCIDENTALS.
J. II. Cook, feeding 3 horses
Taft day, 75c; NJ. c. Vandiver,
sundry cash items Oct, 500; Ed.
Supplies, repairs walk and re-
moving Boul. 200; Coils. Elec.
Supply Co., repairs, LOO; Coils.
Rw'y Light & Power Co.. sub
ject to check; Cady Plumb &
Heat'g Co., 40 :" service pipe;
3. so; L. B. Divelbiss, subject to
check; DR.. w. Fl. Cryer, vacci
mating, $50 West Disiufecting
Co., disinfecting, 81. 75; Weaver
& Harrington, fumigating ma
terials. 2.25; Coils. Dry Goods
Co. 5 yards calico, Soc; Coils.
ms. & Bank. Co. insurance pre-
MUM, 81. so; Cumberland Tele-
phone Co., messages, 85c; F. M.
Jacobs, repairs, 2.75; Ira 7. Gas
ton, horse hire Taft day, f. 80;
Winston Harris Hdwe. Co.,
sprinkler.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07

it. Before | had taken one bottle
was better, and now l am completely
cured. LENA V. HENRY. Route No.
3. Adrian, Ga. 80,
why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out a sickly.
half hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the JOY Of living. when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound?
For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female ills. and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements. Inflammation.
liberation, iibroid tumors., irregnlarl-
ties, periodic pains, backache. lndlges-
ton, and nervous prostitution. n
If you have the slightest dOubV
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's VcEe-
table Compound will help YOU,
write to Mrs. Pinkham ut Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely confidential.
and the advice free.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
BEETLE As A SCENT eAcHET.
Insect Of 8orneo That Exhaies Most
Powerful Perfume.

The beaux and bellies Of Borneo do
not have to distil perfume for their
hair or handkerchiefs. They have
only to take a walk until they find e
mimosa in blossom. Clinging to tho
flOwer-balls is found magnificent
beetle OF brilliant emerald green sha
ding to a bright bronze on the wing
cases. and touched with gold on the
head. This living jewel emits pow
erful scent OF altar Of roses. pertaining
the air for many yards around ii. A
number OF them placed in a house will
fill 1t from top to bottom with delight
full fragrance. Young girls roll the
insect in a bit OF cotton cloth and
braid It in their black locks, and
young men suspend il around their
necks like an amulet or AN Egyptian
scarab. The fragrance gradually
grows fainter as the beetle loses its
vitality. and dies with il
The beetle lives in captivity only
few hours. and as the scent expires
with ii. no way has so far been found
TO extract or preserve the exquisite
udor. The scented beetle appears, only
when the nIimOSa is In flower Neither
birds nor lizards vii! destroy il. and
ii Is protected even from the vora-
clOus woodpecker b! its powerful per
fume.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
Bio Wages Must BE Earned.

A group OF feminine wage earners
was discussing a news item the other
day. one which told the public that the
private secretary OF the greatest finan-
cier Of his time is woman who re-
ceives $500 a year. There was envy
in their voices and bitterness in their
words. and nobody seemed to grasp
the pith Of the story, which was a re-
cital Of the secretary's duties. There
was a woman who had to be on duty
many hours and possess not only a
marvellous memory. but infinite tact
and patience More than that she had
to possess marked executive ability.
She has probably been in training
for years. and undoubtedly earns
every penny of her salary. The girls
who envied her could not do the work.
because they were not fitted for it
probably they would not under any
circumstances. because they were not
the hard working kind All they could
see in the story was the salary, and
that made them enviOus.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
SMOOTH AND EVEN WORK.
First Be Sure the Thread Is Properly
Inserted in the Needle.

Do you realize that one OF the
requisites Of smooth and even embrOi-
derry Is that the thread be inserted in
the needle the right way?
You did not know there was but
one method OF needle threading?
There Is, indeed. and what's more. 1t
Is very important that the embroi
derer speedily learns to distinguish
them.
A thread must he inserted in the eye
OF a needle 80 that the twist seems 10
run down from it. II the opposite end
is put first, then the thread will be
drawn through the fabric against its
twist and knotting and roughness is
inevitable.
A little practice will soon enable YOU
to tell which way the twist runs. After
the thread is cut. draw it lightly be-
tween the tips of the thumb and
forefnger and the general direction Of
the twist can be quickly noticed.
This may seem a point Of trivial
Importance. but remember that on its
proper observance depend the smooth
ness and regularity Of your work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07

also. and trimmed with small black
poinpoms. easily made ont Of>a num-
Der of loops Of black silk thread.
Nine small ones are required for the
sleeves and the pointed hat, and three
larger ones for the middle Of the coat
in front.
The ruffie Is of white ribbon. edged
with three rows OF very narrow black
velvet ribbon.
A small celluloid ping-pong ball is
used fOr the head. with the features
lightly sketched in pen and ink. X
this cannot BE- procured the head OF Il
small china doll might tax" its place,
or ii linen head might be made en- the
urinr!plr Of IA. GGl!s head.
When used for Il pen-Wiper. foiG>
OF cloth would take the place OF I'll"
cushion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
When the South Was Done.
Henry W CRAZY in Roston speech
10 years ago.

Henry ". CRAZY in Boston speech
ls years ago.
Ysu want &c know about the South.
! Just war; 10 say :hs: ve have had
A hard time down there. attended
a funeral orce IN Pickcns county. m
nv state. A funeral is not usuaiIy
a cheerful object 10 me unless
enid select the srbtct thirk
could perhaps. without going nun
dred miles from here. find the mat0rial
for one <r two cheerful funerals. stu.
this funeral was peculiarly sad. II
was a poor "onc-gsIlus" fellow. whose
brccchcs struck him rnder N" arm
pits and hit him ~ tho Other END
about the knee They burtei him IN
The midst Of a marble quarry they
cut through so marble 10 MAKE ma
rrave-snd vet little t1U'bsfone they
put above him WAS from Vermont.
They buried him ia he heart q
pine forest, and yet The pine comm
was imported from Cincinnati Thry
buried him within touch Of an iron
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
CHARITY OF LITTLE SERVICE.
New York Health Commissioner
Makes Moral Of Incident.

III charity" said Health Commits
sioner Darlington OF New York, were
really as fine and serviceable as W"
incline TO think it is. disease would
almost disappear"
He shook his head and smiled.
Too much of our charity" he said,
resembles that OF the Norwalk wOm-
an. A tramp. on a gray and freezing
day, presented himself at her back
door.
Madam he said. my feet are
nearly froze' He pointed TO his shoes.
4 tangie OF string and strips OF leather
and holes through which his bare feet
showed. Have you got an Old pair
of BOOTS you could give me-, madam?
The woman, after rummasing in
her closet. returned TO the tramp and
said feelingly:
Poor fellow, know you must suf-
fer terribly without shoes this bitter
weather. have none to fit you. but
here is pair OF my late husbands
skates you can have.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
Some New HandiWork.

To make one Of those most useful
round leather handbags now marked
at a high figure in the shops, select a
soft piece Of Brazilian brown ooze
sheepskin. commonly used for leather
fancy work. and cut the pattern in
a perfect circle. With q round eyelet
punch make row OF eyelets one inch
from the top. then fringe the edges so
that when drawn together you will
have q fluffy rosette. Let the central
part, which forms the bottom of the
bag. be perfectly plain. but cut small
diamonds. rings or any geometrical de-
sign you choose around the sides OF
the bag. 4 good openwork pattern
is the fieur de lis: lattice work Is also
artistic. Line the bag with yellow
satin and make the drawstring OF
leather or a brown and gold twisted
cord. with small tassei ends. Such a
Christmas present would he well ap-
preciated.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
A Monster Loaf.

Bakers in Germany are fond OF max
ing odd experiments. the following
being reported from Duissurg in West
FhalIa ~ . childrens party recently
held IA that town there was exhibited
and aftrr~ard cut up and distributed
among the youngsters present. a twis;
which for size at least has surely rare
iy bcea equaied. Weighing no less
than 1870 pounds. Il had q breadth Of
10 meters and q length Of 800
meters. and was thus found sUficient
to supply satisfactory afternoon
collation. TO as many rs 500 boys and
girls -Rakers Weekly.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
Canoes In Purses.

Canoes set in the clasp or metal
from Of handbags are . new idea. The
stones are genuine in the imported
novelties that have Jus: reached here.
though doubtless limitations will soon
be seen In rich brown leather with
gold or silver gilt frame this kind OF
an ornament Is mos; pleasing Green
leather bags trimmed with silver gilt.
In which a cameo is set like medal
lion on the outside. are being carried
with handsome street costumes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
The Secret o. Lora Life.

4 French sCicntis. has discovered
enc secret OF long life. His method
deals with tho blood. Ret Ions ago
millions Of Americans had proved
Electric Bittcrs pr. longs Iifs and
makes II worth living. u PARTIES. en-
riches ana vitatizes the blood. rpbuilds
wss'cd nerve cells. impar;s life ana
tone 20 the entire system. It's q zo!-
send 10 weak. sirk and Gnbilits'aS
people. Kidney trouble had blizhted
nv Hic for month";" VT ties W. ~
sherman. Of Cushing Nc. "ou; Flee.
trio Bincrs cured me entirely" Only
SOC AT all druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
A Gladstone Bull.

Mr. Gladstone was once guilty Of an
amusing bull in a debate on the ques-
ton Of disestablishment. Dilating OF
the hold held on the affection Of the
people by the Church of England. he
said: When an Englishman wants
TO get married. to whom does he go?
To the parish priest. When he wants
his child baptized. to whom does he
go? To the parish priest When he
wants TO get buried. to whom does he
so?" The house answered with a roar
Of laughter. in which Mr.. Gladstone
himself joined. adding: "As I was
contrasting the English church with
the Irish q bull is perhaps excusable.'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
A Sick.oom Screen.

A screen Is well nigh Indispensable
in a sickroom for II Is needed 10
keep light from the patients eyes. TO
guard the bed from draughts OF to
shut on; the sight Of medicine bottles
or any corner OF the room where work
ID done. An excellent sanitary screen
is made BY lacking plain white oil
cloth on franc. then painting on In
oil a pretty scene. as flight Of birds OF
butterflies. These screens can BE-
washed every day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
crystsiIi1ed Flowers.

To crystalline flowers take two sheets
81 gsiatine. one gill OF water and cas-
tor sugar. Lilacs. primrosss. violets
md tulip petals may be used
Dissolve The gelatine in water In a
sane, pan. let IL cool little. then
brush each flower with the gum lie;
the flowers become quite dry. then
DIP them one BY one In syrup bottled
10 30 degrees.
Spread them out on pastry drainer
and dust them over with nne castor
sugar. When dry shake OF loose
sugar.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
New York Money Market.
nv Associated Press.)

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-Money on
call nominal. time loans very dun
and easy: 50 days -. a :. per cent
months 80 Il per cent Close:
Prime mercantile paper 3t9 TO per
cent: sterling eXCsangr steady with
actual business in bankers bills at
$3.50 AS for So day bills and at
1910 &S1.ls for demand: com
mercial bills iSIS Il: bar silvs-
S2S: Mexican dollars ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
GOOD FOR PINS OR PENS.
Quaint Little Pierrot Figure for Toilet
Table or Desk.

New IDEAS for pincushions and pen
wipers always sell well at bazars:
and II only on that account. our read.
ers will doubtless be Interested In the
illustration, which Is given herewith.
Of a quain, little Pierrot figure. which
might be- adapted equally well for
either purpose.
The pincushion should be made sep
arately. stuffed with bran and covered
with linen. An old pocket handker'
chief in good condition. can be util'
izrd to cover the cushion.
over This the littl" Pierrot coat
should be slipped. made in white linen
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
6ruin Too Fond Of Crow.

A. new version Of eating crow" has
been furnished in Center county.
Pennsylvania One evening recently .
farmer Of Curtin township set . bear
trap near his home. batting II with
a piece Of meat. as IL customary. Aft
ct the trap had been set a crow.
tempted by the meat. was caught. and
tina; night a bear happened that way
and ate both the crow aud the bait,
The farmer set the trap again next
evening. and on the following morn
ing the bear was In the trap. having
come back during the night for an
other meal OF crow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
BY all means give luncheon at one

BY all means give luncheon at one
or half-hour We need men at dinner
parties; luncheons are distinctively
affairs for women. A good menu. al
ways acceptable, Is this: Clam broth
with whipped cream. breadsticks.
breasts OF chickens. sweet potato Gro
quotes. hot biscuits. asparagus ON
toast. fruit salad. cheese straws. q
frozen dessert, or individual charlotte
russo: whatever hot beverage you de-
sire with all the accessories Of nuts,
bonbons olives.
MADAME MERRI.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07

than q minute at q
time. My doctor
said an operation
was the only
chance ! had, and
! dreaded 1t almost
as much as death.
One day | was
reading how other
women had been
cured by Lydia F..
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
np1 Iari1aN IN trV
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
For a New Years Party.

am contemplating giving party
New Years eve for Il party or Young
people. about 20 or -. ranging iro!n
is to ~ years OF age. ana would al''
prpciatr it very much il Non would
give me Il few suggestions. Can YOU
suggest "A novel way OF wording the
invitations? Also what games and
favOrs do YOU think would be appro-
pirate? do not want anything too
elaborate. tl.ARA.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07

mine. and yet he nails in the coffin
and the iron in the shovel that dug
his grave were imported frcm Pitts
burg They buried him by tho side
of the hest shecp-gTe zinE country on
the Garth. and yet the wool in the
cofin bands and .bc coffin bands
themselves were brought from the
North. The South diIn't furni-h a
thing on earth for that funeral but
the cor pse and tho h 10 in the ground
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07

New Years eve gives fine oppor-
tunity for a clever hostess. She can
take this last chance for leap-year
party. with the girls In pretty dig
nified way assuming the boys places.
For favors. calendars are appropriate.
or little toy watches. There are
charming New Years postcards.
which could be utilized for invitations.
| saw book the other day that con-
tanned some clever suggestions for
hrst OF the year parties. II you would
like the name and address send to
me a self.addressed stamped envelope.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
Baltimore Produce Markets.

BALTIMORE. MD. Fe. s.-whea;
firm. spot contract NIX: Southern
on Srade los a Ill
Corn-Stsady: spot contract SS a
y: Southern yellow corn SIS IS
oATS-Dull: No. white 5sh a
20.
RYE-Stcaiy: No. Western do
nestle S2k
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
FOR THE HOSTESS
MATTERS or GENERAL INTEREST
IN THE HOME.
Appropriate Costume Tor Wear at
Afternoon Party-senior Class So
eiaI-suogestion for New
Years Party.

Afternoon Costume for Young Girl.
You are always so accommodating
won't you kindly answer these qu+s'
lions for me:
What kind OF dress. hat and wrap
would be suitable for a young girl 10
wear TO an afternoon party given De-
tween the hours of TWO and fVe'
W. H.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07

ANY pretty wool or silk frock. Win
hat and wrap that Is ordinarily "orh'
will be appropriate. for Young GINS
usually remove hats and wraps. II
It is Il reception. the hat Is left On
The Young girls know have lgh''
colored wooden gowns. or VI hsh'
summary silks. The coats are usual
ly OF light broadcloth. or long cspts
are again in style for party wraps.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
Iioht XeinhS a EW.

One 81 tho great benefits that the
furriers have bestowed on women IL the
way they have 'ighteued the weight
OF fur garments
Pick up any one Of the long fur
coats this wlnirr and you will BE- sur
prised 20 feel now little Il weighs. II
Is no; as heavy az cloth. and 70 81
most as supple a. satin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
ReNolta n Cold Steel.

Your Only hope" said lhrce doc
tnrs TO Mrs. w. T. Fisher. Detroit.
Mich. suffering from severe rectal
trouble. lies in an operation" then I
used DR.. Kins's New Life pills" she
writes. Till wholly cured" They pre-.
ven; Appendicitis. cure Constipation
Headache. &c at all druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
Luncheon for q Friend.

want your advice or suggestions
in regard to dinner or luncheon for
a lady friend OF my mothers. Could
you give me a few ideas in regard to
the menu" PAULINE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-07
OILY .AlP!A

1t all depends upon the personnel or
your class II every on" pitches IN
and works you could get UP County
Fair. with all its attractions. Make
it amusing. interesting and iull OF
clever attractions to wheedlc small
sums from the visitors. You can COM
bine everything in this one sch"m"
and make lots OF money.