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The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

No President of the United States has
ever resigned. but If somebody should
put up the What is soda pop?" ques-
ton to Mr.. Taft. he might
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Roosevelt employs only six SINNERS
in Africa" notes the Brooklyn Eagle.
Well, that is six more assistants than
he ever seemed to need in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
MIR. Bryan's Priority.

T. is worth noting that in the classification Of
the spcalled insurgents, Mr.. Bryan is I'm the usn-
ming Is the original. Ii this question q priority
should become an Issue Mr. Bryan would get many
votes he never had before
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
Atfenuafed.

A word 10 funny folks
Might help a lot.
Some Of their cherished Jokes
Have little plot.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
All Sorts.

"Some men so back when they forget
TO kiss their wives in the morning"
Yes; and some men won't even go back
when they forget their overshoes."
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Where are the undesirable habits of
the yesteryear?
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Mr.. Morse's final statement concerning
tails and things may be taken to have set
forth an inside view.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

So far, no one has started a Back
from Elba" movement in favor Of Mayor
Mcclellan.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
Fair Exchange.

From Life.
DO you have social relations with their
famIly?'
mo. purely business-we exchange
Christmas presents"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

A blind tiger" located In a we'll hos
been raided in Tennessee. The neighbor-
hood will now have to find some other
Vastly deep from which 20 call up spirits.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

DR.. Fletcher says every bite of beef
steak should be chewed not less than
thirty-two times before swallowing. The
doctor believes IN getting bis moneys
worth
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
Needs Explanation.

Fr0u the Kansas City Times.
II kissing transmits fatal germs. how
does It happen that all the babies kissed
by Lafayette are dying al the age OF 1l02
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Another Roosevelt policy gone gllm-
mering! President Taft proposes to CON-
bine two messages to Congress In one.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
4 bidding Niagnate.

What has become Of Johnny's engine
and his cars and his toy track?"
'The little boy next door has 'ern. He
got Johnny TO agree to merge their roads. ="
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

10, the poor temperature" says the
New York Mail Br-r-r-r-t. II is low
enough all right!
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Mayor Gaynor's new secretary, "Bob"
Adamson. is an ex-Atlanta newspaper
man, and the Journal of that burg says
his rlpest' work was done in Atlanta,
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

happening
d7aO) American statesman Joseph
S66)
Culs d75sl
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

If the ultimate consumer can manage
to survive little longer, he may see
the ultimate merger.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Capt. J. I. Bass and Mr.. J. Nephew
King. leading citizens and public spirited
men. of Rome. Ga. are in the city-the
former at the Willard, the latter at tho
ShOTeham.
King and myself said capt Bass
last night. are here IN the interest OF
the greatest and most magnificent water
way possibility IN the entire South-an
open Coosa River from Rome. Ca. 70
the Gulf Of Mexico. The showing va
shall he able TO make before the Rivers
and Harbors Committee az the House
before which we shall appear to-mo--
row-wilI be convincing. and ought 10
get results, If results are ever 10 be
obtained for entirely worthy objects
Deep water from Rome TO Mobile, where
the Coosa empties into the Gulf. would
be Of inestiIaable advantage 10 the rich
est and finest section Of the soUtb-central
South; affording water transportation. as
Il would. for all the territory along the
way Of Gadsden. Ala. Wetumpka, Mont
gomery, and on down. We believe we
have a good proposition 10 submit-and
the reports Of government experts re-
Gently looking into this matter confirm
our brightest hopes and aspirations.
The whole South is booming as never
before II it can get It's Just deserts
from the Federal government-and I
must say the government IS showing
q disposition to give it just that-it viii
simply low with milk and honey IN the
years to come. In fact. Dixie probably
Is destined 10 be the prosperity center
OF the world pretty soon, no matter what
happens"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Hold tight to the water wagon. gen
uemen, Remember, a tide cOmeth after
a fall
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06

Robert n. Hiatt Of LAahoma, Okla, az
the New Willard last evening. IN speak
Ing Of the new State, said:
Oklahoma is destined 20 become one
Of the greatest. # not the leading State
in tie Union, it being progressive and
enlerprising in most every particular line
OF branch Of business from It's own re-
sources; II is rapidly increasing IN pop
ulatiOn, and the small towns OF a few
years ago are now fast developing into
large cities. such as Enid. Guthrie, Okla
homa City. and others. all having the
latest improvements and facilities as in
the Eastern cities. The opportunities for
young men are splendid, and the farmers
are prosperous and their homes OF the
best"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-06
AT THE HOTELS.

Present indications point to the pos
sIble return Of the Liberal party TO power
in England again. but It win be with a
greatly reduced majority; not big enough,
however, TO be a working majority" said
George S. Wyndham, Of Liverpool, Eng
land. an ex reporter. at the Raleigh. last
night
The Liberal party, as It is to-day, Is
made Up of so many factions from which
IT draws Its support, that the slightest
dissension may cause q detection which
may Join hands with the Conservatives
and thereby bring about the fall OF the
Liberal party. That being the case-taks
1t for granted. for the sake Of an Illustra-
tion-the Liberal party would not dare
bring In a bin granting home rule TO
Ireland II would be bound to bring
about dissension which might precipitate
its fall and demise. SO, even II the
Liberal party should be returned, II would
not be in a position 70 make good the
pledges II gave to the irish party, which
naturally would insist on the passage OF
the home rule bill as the first legislative
"And even If the Liberal party were re-
turned with the tremendous majority it
now enjoys In the House OF Commons
something over Soft would not mean,
contrary to popular expectations. the
diminution or abridgment OF any OF the
rights or prerogatiYes Of tho House Of
Lords. This branch Of the national legls-
lature was established by King John, and
its rights are obtained in the constitution
Of England. II is as secure as the House
OF Commons, which was brought about By
Oliver Cromwell In order 10 change the
status OF the Lords. the people would
have TO vote on it as a special issue.
England is not a socialistic country,
notwithstanding the fact that the Social
lists in Parliament hold the power OF ball
ance. There is much talk about taxing
great estates Of the lords and commoners.
II that should be done. there is nothing TO
prevent the owners Of these estates from
abandoning them OF shutting them down
and discharging those who are employed
/ on them, sometimes as high as go. COM
posed Of gamekeepe-s. gardeners, farmers,
! servants. artisans. and others.
What would these people DO II the
estate. which employees them and sup
/ plies them with their daily bread and
butter. were to shut down as e conse-
/ quence Of the Liberal party executing
their threat OF taxation.
THE Liberal party got into power re-
/ peatedly by trickery. I remember VIXEN
I Gladstone put the question 70 the House
| Of Commons on granting home rule 20
( Ireland and the Conservatives arose and
1 left the house in a body az sign OF
protest. Quick as a fash, Mr.. Gladstone,
announced that the bill had passed unari-
mOusiy. Il was unanimous because the
/ opposition had left. And then, after all,
home rule was not put in execution. At
that time most of the prominent members
Of the Liberal party deserted its ranks
as Mr. Chamberlain, Lord Goschen, tina
] Duke OF DevOnshire. and many others"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
BEN GREET PLAYERS

An event of special interest to
the people of Columbus will occur
on Monday, May 2nd, when the
Ben Greet Players will present
GAS You Like IT. and "Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" at the Indus
trial Institute and College.
These famous English players
come just fresh from their tri-
umphS at the Garden Theatre in
New York City, where their sea-
son of twelve weeks of plays
Worth While" including Gold
smiths "She Stoops to Conquer, :"
Richard Briesley Sheridan's "The
Rivals" and Christopher Mar
loves "Dr. Faustus," as well as
their Shakespearean repertoire,
has proved one of the most inter
esting events of the dramatic sea-
son. These Players are now on
their eighth annual tour, and have
played before the principal uni
versities and colleges of America,
and also on the White House lawn.
The plays to be presented, "As
You Like It." and Midsummer
Nights Dream" lend themselves
admirably to a natural setting, the
action of both plays occurring in
forest, where Puck, Oberon, and
Titania wave their magic spells,
Jacques sOliloquises, and Rosalind
and Orlando tell their love. Spe-
cial lighting effects and beautiful
costumes, which harmonic per-
fectly with the bower of trees
where the scenes are played, will
be supplied.
Tickets will be on sale at Wea-
yer & Harrington's drug store at
9 o'clock Saturday morning.
Prices-Matinee, SOC; evening,
75c. Tickets admitting holder to
both performances, $1.OO
Matinee will begin at 8 o'clock
p. IN. Evening performance at
$50. 2t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
TRs-STATE ODD
FELLOWS MEET
NEXT MEETING AT FLORENCE
OPENING EXERCISES HELD IN ODD
FELLOWS HALL MONDAY NIGHT,
OFFICERS ELECTED

The Tri-State Association of Ode
Fellows, composed of lodge mem
bers from Tennessee, Alabama
and Mississippi, held their annua
session here this week.
The opening exercises were held
on Monday morning at Odd Eel
lows hall.
The address of welcome in be-
half of the local lodge was de-
livered by Hon. Beverly Matthews,
Mr.. Matthew'S address was elo-
quent and impressive. He told
something of the great work the
noble order is doing for their fell
low man, and his talk made a fa-
vorable impression upon all who
heard him.
DR.. Rhodes of Sheffield, Ala,
president of the association, who
was to have made the response,
could not be here, and Mr.. j. T.
Phillips of Florence, represented
Alabama. Mr.. L. S. Ackers of
Memphis, represented Tennessee.
The feature of the exercises was
a recitation by Miss Myrtle Rob-
erts of Florence, Ala, entitled "a
Receipt for an Odd Fellows Dues"
The music was under the direction
of Mr.. H. NJ. Teasdale, and Rev. T.
w. Lewis of the First Methodist
church of this city, made a beauti-
ful prayer which closed the morn
ing session.
The first business session was
held Immediately after the close
of the formal opening. Mr.. War
rem NJ. Cox of this city was elected
president pro. tenn. to preside at
this meeting. In the absence of
the president Mr.. Cox was asked
to accept the office permanently,
but declined on account of busi-
business. The following officers
were elected:
DR.. E. G. Rhodes, Florence, Ala,
president; w. M. Cox, Columbus,
first vice president; A. L. Lanier,
Mt. Pleasant, Tenn, second vice
president; L. j. Thomas, Jasper,
Ala, third vice president; j. F.
Florence, Ala, secretary;
j. McQuown, Columbus, treasurer.
The association adjourned to
meet next year in Florence, Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
MAIDEN SPEECH
BY LEROY PERCY
IN DEFENSE OF THE SOUTH
SEVERAL SUBJECTS OF ABSORBING
CURRENT INTEREST WERE TALKED
UPON BY TIRE SENATOR

Washington, April 25.-Sena-
tor Leroy Percy of Mississippi
occupied the attention of the
senate today for nearly an hour
in his maiden speech. He was
heard with uninterrupted atten-
ton by every Democratic men,
Der and a majority of the Re-
publicans, and when he conclud-
ed, the junior senator from Mis-
sissippi was surrounded by his
Democratic colleagues, all of
whom warmly congratulated him
upon the pronounced success of
his first effort. Without the
faintest show of trepidation,
Senator Percy addressed the
president and launched upon his
subject in tones we'll modulated,
yet distinct, and throughout his
speech the attention of his audi
tors never relaxed for a moment.
While the immediate subject of
his speech was the resolution of
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
appropriating an additional $685..
900 for continuing the work of the
committee investigating the high
cost of living, Senator Percy in
cluded in the the scope of his re-
marks several subjects of absorb
ing curr ent interest. He made
no attempt to thrill the senate
with oratory, but in smoothly
flowing sentences he presented
his views impressively. He said
he could not bring himself to
support it without an amend
ment extending the inquiry into
cotton speculation declaring that
in all the spoilation of the south |
through the trusts and combines
under the New York cotton ex-
change, not once had the strong
arm of the government been
out in the protection of |
that section"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
Memorial Day.

The following program for the
observance of Memorial Day is
made public for the information
of all concerned.
The procession will form on
Main street in front Of city hall
at 3 p. m Sunday, May /, in
following order:
Isham Camp No. 81. u. C. W.
r. c. Leech Camp, u. C. V.
Co. c, 2nd Regiment, NJ. N. q.
Columbus Chapter u. ID. c.
Faculty and student body In
dustrial Institute and College.
Faculty and student body
Franklin Academy.
Citizens generally.
The procession will move I'm
above order, promptly at $3.50 p.
m. up Main street to Market
Thence south on Market to 3rd
avenue south, thence west TO
4th or st. John street, to Friend
ship cemetery. Procession will
enter cemetery at north gate,
where boquets will be handed
veterans, thence to Magnolia
avenue, thence south to the sol
der monument where the follow
ing exercises will be had:
Music and song "Tenting on
the Old Camp Ground, " choir
led by Prof. II. w. Teasiale.
Prayer by chaplain.
Ceremonies by u. C.. V.
enediction.
Sounding of taps by bugler.
After which the veterans will
reform and march in column of
twos to the grave of Comrade
Stephen ID. Lee, where each will
deposit the sprig of evergreen To
be furnished by a committee of
the Daughters.
All Confederate veterans and
citizens generally are cordially
invited to participate in observ-
ing the day
BY order Of Columbus Chapter
u. ID. G.
G. l.. LINCOLN,
Marshal.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28

Reports from the truck farm
ing districts say that the bean
crop has been killed and other
vegetables badly damaged.
Heavy shipments of strawberries
have been made during the past
week to Northern markets and
it is feared that the remainder of
the crop will be almost valueless.
Cotton seed oil mills are receiv-
ing hundreds of telegraphic or
ders for cotton seed for replant-
ing purposes. The supplies are
short and many of the orders
cannot be filled.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
Death of Mr.. S. W. Lacey.

Mr.. S. w. Lacey a prominent
farmer who lived near Ethelville,
Ala. died at his home early
Tuesday morning, his death
having been caused from heart
trouble. Mr.. Lacey conducted a
grocery store on North Market
street in this city several years
ago. At the time of his death
he was about 65 years of age.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted Tuesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock, the remains having been
inferred in the family cemetery
at Ethelville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
BACK TO THE FARM MEET"

Hundreds of people will be in
Columbus Saturday to attend the
back to the farm" meeting.
A fine program has been ar
ranged for the occasion, which
is as follows:
$50 a. m.-Welcome address by
Hon. Chas. H. Hale.
Response by President g. r.
Hightower, jackson, and Presi-
dent w. A. Morris, Birmingham,
Ala.
10 a, m.-"Value of Demonstra-
tion," and Farm Work, ,"-R. S.
Wilson, State Agent, U. S. Dept.
of Agriculture, Columbus.
1O:45 a. m.-"Union a Business
Necessity for the Farmers" Rev.
R. A. N. Wilson, Union Lecturer,
Batesville.
1:30 p. m.-"Why Business Men
Should Cooperate with Farmers, "
Judge Cato Sells, Cleburne, Texas.
800 p. m.--Address on Practical
Agriculture, by DR.. S. A. Knapp,
Washington, D. c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
ELKS AND WOODMtn
MAY DECIDE THE ISSUE
Miss DiSmukeS and Miss Driver Receiving Much Encourage
Tent From Members Of the Two FTatentisS-MISS
Locke Enjoys Support of ArteSla Odd Fellows
Only Eight More Working Days

The Commercial contest isn't z
race between individuals now.
1t is a rivalry between commu.
mites and organizations. True,
the best of good feeling is mani
fest through it all, but the fact
remains that the contest for the
grand prizes is now the concern,
directly or indirectly, of practic-
ally everybody in the county.
An interesting phase of the
campaign, and one which is des-
tined to materially effect the re-
suit, is the good-natdred compe-
tition between the members of
the local Elks and Woodmen
lodges. Early in the contest
Miss Dismukes declared that if
she won the diamond ring the
500 in gold, offered by The
Commercial, would be awarded
by her to the Columbus Elks.
Miss Driver had made a similar
announcement in behalf of the
Woodmen, and the result is that
each of these fraternities is en-
deavoring to prevail over the
other. Subscriptions from mem
bers of the Elks and Woodmen
come in regularly and the race
between the two ladies favored
promises to be close.
But while the Columbus
lodges are interested in the out.
come, it is not in the least Ger
tain that Columbus will win the
diamond ring. 1t is known that
the Artesia Odd Fellows are
working hard for Miss Locke,
not only because she is popular
with all of the members, but be-
cause she has promised to award
the 800 to the Odd Fellows Gem
etery of Artesia, if successful.
Others Not Afraid.
The other hard working candi-
dates do not seem to fear the in
fiuence of the lodge support
being given the ladies mentioned.
Some of these candidates have
been consistent workers since
the first day of the contest.
They did their best work when
the special vote offers were on.
and now they feel that they can
secure enough subscriptions to
keep their positions near the top
until the last few days and then
cross the line ahead. Miss
Eichelberger is one Of the most
sanguine of these ladies who are
working Independently. She is
working hard, has taken advant-
age of every special vote offer,
and if the prizes were awarded
today Miss Eichelberger would
get one of them. Those who
know her best say that she will
get the big one.
Miss Hartman, of Crawford, is
a factor in the race and has been
since the contest began. Miss
Hartman startled the Columbus
by winning the first
special prize and it is not unlike
ly that she will have a deciding
the last days Of the big
campaign.
Only Eight More Days.
The contest will close at 4 p.
M, May 9th, and there will not
be any more special votes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
ALL COTTON KILLED
AND SEED SCARCE
REPLANTIHG ALL OVER BELT
COLD WAVE CRAVE LOSS TO SOUTH AND
ONLY PERFECT WEATHER CAN MAKE
NEXT CROP SUFFICIENT

The recent unprecedented cold
weather has been disastrous in
effect not only in this section,
but north, west and south have
suffered alike.
With thousands Of acres of
cotton ruined, and untold injury
to other crops, fruits, vegata-
bles, ect. twill take some time
to estimate the loss to the com
try Snow fell as far south as
PensG ola, Florida. The flakes
here were light and melted as
soon as they struck the damp
earth.
With the brightest prospects
for good crops this section had
ever known. the blow naturally
is a hard one. With spartan
courage the farmers have all set
to work to replant their cotton,
and if there is sufficient seed to
be had it is safe to say that the
farmers Of Mississippi will do
their part liz trying to make up
the heavy losses sustained. The
greatest thing now to fear is the
boil weeyil, that is the result
often when cotton is late, but by
close cultivation, with the soil
already in good condition, the
boil weevil may be dispened
with.
Reports over private cotton
wires received yesterday are to
the effect that except in South
ern Texas and Southeastern
Georgia, all cotton was killed or
that stands had been so injured
that replanting will be necesssa-
ry. The loss is regarded as very
grave, and without weather con-
ditions unusually perfect, the
next crop is bound to be short of
requirements.
Cotton seed are in the greatest
demand and the price has gone
up sensationally. In Memphis
yesterday seed was being offer
ed at $50 a ton. Dispatches
from New Orleans we're to the
effect that seed were there bring
ing as high as $50, Despite as.
surances Of oil mill people that
the supply of seed is adequate,
considerable anxiety is felt
throughout the belt in that re-
gard. Local farmers seem to
have reached the determination
to abandon the early planting
habit and take the chances on
frost at the other end of the
crop.
Loss in Mississippi.
Jackson, Miss April %. -Ac-
cording to reports received here
from more than twenty counties,
the cold wave has played havoc
with the young cotton crop and
wrought irreparable injury to
early corn.
Replanting will be necessary
in all sections where corn or cot
ton has sprouted. The minimum
temperature registered this morn
ing was 80 degrees and ice ono
quarter of an inch thick was in
evidence.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
Mccullough Won Prize.

In publishing the results Of the
winners Of the contestants rep
resenting the Franklin Academy
at the Field Day meet in Corinth
last Friday The Commercial fail
ed to give credit to Mr.. Davis
Mccullough, who won first prize
in the shot put contest. Mr..
Mccullough who is the son Of DR..
J. d. Mccullough of this city, is
a well trained athlete and show
ed great practice in winning the
victory over a large number Of
other men.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
Decoration Day Committees.

The first committee for Deco
ration Day. Mrs. J.. 0 Banks,
chairman, is the committee to
make bouquets for the Vetrans.
Sixty will be required. They are
to be sent to Mrs. c. HI. Ayres,
chairman to give bouquets to Vet
rams, Saturday afternoon by 5
o'clock.
To the committees to decorate
soldiers graves with flags are
added Mrs. John A. Smell, Mrs.
T. o. Burris and Mrs. julius
Loeb. Mary B. Harrison,
President Stephen
d. Lee Chapter, U. ID. c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
setween You and the sun
one the beautiful fancy parasols
shown by Simon Loeb q Bro.

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles,
eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives,
herpes, scabies-Doan's Ointment. At
any drugstore.
Price 50.cents. Foster Milburn Co :,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents Tor the Unit
ed States. Remember tho name
Doan' Sand take no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
Electrical Signs.

The beautiful electric signs
that are being placed at Simon
Loeb & Bro, L. E. Mayfeld,
Johnston & Caine, Columbus
Clothing Company and Mayo
Drug Co, add greatly as an ad-
vertising medium besides they
make Columbus look more like a
city, and if all of the business
houses would put them in it
would greatly improve things.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
a Solution.

Mr.. Hurts My foot pains so
much | can hardly walk.
Mr.. Walker-Cure the trouble
by wearing a pair of Bunion
Shoes, sold only by Simon Loeb
q Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28
Just a Head.

can be covered by Hopkins straw
hats sold by Simon Loeb C Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28

The w. C. T. u. will meet with
Mrs. Anna Short this afternoon al
8 o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-04-28

Get your hats for yourself and
family from Simon Loeb & Bro.