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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05
THE BEN GREET
PLAYERS ENJOYED
TWO PERFORMANCES MONDAY
"AS YOU LIKE IT. AND "A MIDSUMMER
NIGHTS DREtM" PRESENTED ON
COLLEGE CAMPUS

On Monday afternoon the Ben
Greet players presented AS You
Like 1t out on the college campus.
The natural scenery was beauti-
full and no more ideal setting
could be imagined than the am
phi-theatre arranged by nature.
All the parts were well interpret
ed. Rosalind was most happy in
her role. The characters of
Touchstone, William and Orlando
were excelIently we'll done. The
melancholy of jacques was de-
licious and one felt that ne in
deed was an artist. True artis-
tic temperament and poetic spir-
it was shown in Mrs. Grenville's
Interpretation of Audrey. Mrs.
Grenville and Mr.. Barney are
both Southerners who have been
recognized as people of real tai
ent in the world of artists.
In the evening Midsummer
Nights Dream was given by this
same company. The lights and
gay company seemed a fitting
accompaniment to this, Shakes
peare's most delightful comedy.
The scene in which Titania, the
queen of the fairies, awakes to
find Bottom, her lover, was per-
haps the most attractive one in
the whole play. Titania was a
lovely queen and the part was
well given. Puck was perfect in
his impersonation, as we'll as
Oberon, Bottom, Snug and De-
metrius. Indeed. one can say,
without hesitation, that these
two engagements of the Ben
Greet players were a source of
great pleasure to the college,
Columbus people and the visitors
here during this time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05

There was an amicable adjust
ment of the difficulty arising
from misunderstanding in COM
piling the division minutes. The
motion that Mrs. Dents work be
used in connection with the work
of the special committee, being
carried.
Mr.. John A. Stinson was intro
duced to the convention and
made a generous offer to donate
so head stones to the Confeder-
ate cemetery at Beauvoir. The
afternoon session was devoted to
the reading of the Chapter re-
ports until 5 o'clock, when the
convention adjourned for a pill
0rimage to the grave of Stephen
ID. Lee.
Last night the historicgl meet
ing.
This morning a business ses-
sion.
This afternoon an election of
officers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05

Saw it in the Commercial.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05
Small Blaze

A porter curtain came in con-
tact with an electric light globe
at the Dixie Theatre yesterday
afternoon, and caused blaze
which resulted in slight damage.
This accident was one which
could occur in any private home.
Fortunately the blaze was dis
covered in time and extinguished.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05
a. & N. Wins.

The first base ball game of the
season in Columbus was played
at Lake Park Tuesday morning
between the second team from the
A. & NJ. College and Franklin
Academy. The visitors won by a
score of 6 to 8, eleven innings
having been played. Batteries
A. &c NJ. College, Stevenson and
Pruitt; Franklin Academy, McCul-
Tough and Kirksey.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05

Tomorrow at A o. clock the big
gest newspaper voting contest
ever held in this section will
come to an end.
Tomorrow at 4 o'clock some
young lady, more resourceful
than her energetic competitors,
will win one of the most beauti-
full diamond rings that ever
adorned the hand of any of Mis-
sissippi's fair daughters.
Tomorrow at A o'clock some
popular Lowndes county young
lady will win a diamond brooch
that will be "a thing of beauty
and a JOY forever. "
Tomorrow at 4 O'Clock one of
the ambitious young ladies en-
gagged in the contest will earn
the honor of wearing the gold
Elgin watch.
Tomorrow at A o'clock the peo-
pie will learn which of the many
predictions made regarding the
outcome of the contest were well
founded.
Tomorrow at q o'clock every
body will learn whether or not it
is true, as has been said so often
during the contest, that IF Miss
Driver decides to win the dia-
mond ring she will win it. "
Tomorrow at A o'clock the peo-
pie will know whether it is true,
as has been repeatedly asserted
during the contest, that Miss
Dismukes has too many friends
to leave in doubt her success in
the race for the diamond ring. ."
Tomorrow at 4 O'Clock it will
be known whether the many
friends who have been so Loyalty
supporting the candidacy of Miss
Locke, Miss Eichelberger and
Miss Hartman have remained
steadfast.
Tomorrow at 4 o'clock it will
be decided whether the Elks or
the Woodmen are the best allies
of the contestants. Miss Driver
is sure that she acted wisely in
preferring the Woodmen and
Miss Dismukes is equally conf.
dent that the Elks' reputation
for making good" under SINH
lar circumstances will be repeat
ed to her advantage in the big
contest.
Tomorrow at o'clock the con-
testants will learn whether their
apprehensions regarding the
vote getting power of their COM
petitors were we'll grounded.
Tomorrow at 4 o'clock there
will be some excited folks at the
contest offices in the First State
Bank building.
But don't forget that there is
yet time to vote iand don't for
get that after A o'clock tomorrow
it will be too late.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY
CONVENE IN ANNUAL SESSION
Fourteenth Annual Convention Opened Monday Evening With
Beautiful Exercises at the Columbus Theatre.
Session AdOurnS Today

With a felicitous welcome to
Columbus from Mayor, Veterans,
and the Stephen D. Lee Chapter
u. d. c., the fourteenth annual
convention of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy opened
Monday evening. and when it
adjourns this afternoon, it is ex-
pected that the history of the
organization will be enriched by
memories of a brilliant assembly.
Everything combined to bring
a very auspicious opening. The
Opera House was decorated
beautifully in the Confederate
colors, the design being note
worthy. The proscenium arch,
festooned with red and white,
had in its center, a portrait of
Jefferson Davis, president of the
Confederacy. The effective stage
setting introduced amid Confed-
crate streamers and flags OF the
stars and bars, a large picture of
the lamented Gen. Stephen d.
Lee, suspended beneath which,
was the silken banner of the
chapter with the motto Truth
Crushed to Earth Shall Rise
Again" IN crimson letters.
Flanking this on either side,
were quaint oval portraits in oil
of Stonewall Jackson and Gen.
Robert E. Lee, both in uniforms
of grey. The entire length Of
the gallery was gracefully draped
in bunting and bOrdered by
groups of tiny flags. The boxes
were all occupied by officers and
prominent visitors.
On account of the engagement
of the Ben Greet players at the
college, there was q slight change
in the arrangement of the pro
gram, the numbers given by the
Glee Club and members of the
Faculty finding first place.
Mississippi, solo and cho-
rus, by Miss Jewel Grove and
the College Glee Club, was the
appropriate opening number.
The ringing attractive melody
composed by Mrs. John P. Mayo
of this city for an Ode to the
State was sung delightfully."-, and
just at its close. Miss Elsie Scat
terly surrounded by the Glee
Club, advanced to the center of
the stage and sang Dixie. "
The audience responded enthusi-
astically, as the clear, sweet
notes of the young singer were
heard in that Southern Song of
Songs. There were rounds of
applause. With one accord, the
assembIage arose, handkerchiefs
were waved, and a pretty scene
was enacted.
An inn ressive invocation by
the Rev. ". f. Dakin, rector of
ST. Paul's church followed.
Then Miss Matte Lou Brown of
the College Music faculty gave
with an artistic finish, empha-
sized by the richness of her
splendid contralto voice, an aria
from The Queen of Sheba."
Her accompanist was Miss Eve
lyn Windham also of the College
faculty.
Miss Harrison, president of
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05
BEAUTIFUL DANCES
ON COLLEGE CAMPUS
UNDER DIRECTION MISS POLL
GOR6EOUS PARADE WITNESSED BY
HUNDREDS. MISS ERIN HEAR0N
CROWNED QUEEN OF MAY

For brilliance and beauty the
May-Day celebration given Tues
day afternoon on the college
campus excelled any event of the
kind every attempted by the
girls of the Industrial Institute
& College. Hundreds of people
including the U. d. C.'s were on
the northeast campus, were the
Queens throne was erected near
the east gate, and which was an
imposing place exquisitely dec
GRATED and stood as monument
to the designer.
The Queen and her attendants
were heralded by Master Hay
den Brooks, who rode in advance
of the party and was followed
by the flower girls float, which
was an artistic study in yellow,
in the shape of a butterfly drawn
by a white horse with yellow
harness. Little Misses Frances
Woodward and Martha Searcy,
dressed in fairy-like costumes
completed the beauty of the
picture. Master Robert and
Knox Whitfield were the out
riders that accompanied. Next
came the beautiful maids in a
float representing a May basket.
They were, Misses Lila Blake,
and Linda Kincannon of Tupelo,
Peek-a-boo Whitehead of Vino
ma, Miss Ruth Ham of Me-
ridian, Miss Marjorie Cook of
Clarksdale, and Misses Mary
TIA Sherman and Miriam Sykes
of Columbus. The gallant out
riders were, Messrs. Roy Dabbs
of Tupelo. Cornell Franklin of
Columbus, Clifford Fisackerly of
Winona, A. B. Campbell of Kos
ciusko, Choctaw Ely, Winona,
and Ward Baker, of the A. and
M. College.
The next float was a golden
canopy, an ETHEREAL study, where
the Queen, Miss Erin Hearon of
Starkville, and her maid of honor,
Miss Rufe Sanders of West
Point, were seated. Messrs Jo-
seph Rice and Ames Sanders of
Starkville, were the courtly out
riders. The Queen was radient-
ly beautiful in a white satin cos
tune with veil and flowers, and
her maid was also a picture of
loveliness in a dainty white cos
tune.
After the Queen had ascended
her throne and was crowned, the
grand May Pole Dance and many
other artistic dances were given,
each intricate and graceful. The
entire spectacular performance
was bewitching. The heavens
seemed to be in league to make
the program a success. The
sun was hidden behind the clouds
and a mystic halo over
everything added charm to the
enchanting scene.
Miss Emma Ody Pohl is moth
ing less than marvellous as an in
structor, as this entertainment
planned and carried to success
shows. and the college is fortu-
unate in having her as director
in the atheletic department.
Miss Pohl was ably assisted by
Miss Koch and Miss Frances
Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05

the hostess chapter. was the
presiding officer of the evening,
and presented in graceful way,
with clever personal touches, the
various speakers on the program.
First to give welcome, and
with it the freedom of the city,
was Mayor E. S. Donnell, whose
brief address was most happily
phrased. AS the son of a veter-
an, he spoke of the tie that bound
him to the Confederacy in love
and loyalty, of his warm interest
in the work of the Daughters of
the Confederacy, counting it the
highest honor he had known to
have the privilege of addressing
them and extending welcome to
Columbus. In closing, he re-
ferred 70 the places of interest
they might visit, with special
mention of Mississippi's greatest
college for women, and added
that the keys of the city, with
out restraint or reservation, with
singular pleasure, were now
turned over to them.
A quartette, composed of Mrs.
Dashiell, Mrs. Mayo, Mr.. J. A.
Johnston, Mr.. Muslin, with Mr..
TeasdaIe as accompanist, next
gave with lovely and sympathet-
ic Interpretation, "Tenting To-
night, " a song so associated in
thought with the changes and
chances of war.
On behalf of the Stephen D.
Lee Chapter, Mrs. E, 7. Sykes
made a welcoming address. The
selection could not have been
more fortunate. A charming
speaker, with grace of delivery,
ease and attractive personality,
Mrs. Sykes greeting to the vis-
itors was perfect. Her referen-
ces to the nation whose star rose
and set undimmed by dishonor,
to the patriotism and purity of
its leaders, so many of whom
wore the white flower of a
blameless life," were pleasingly
interviewer with expressions of
welcome and appreciation of the
beautiful work the Daughters
of the Confederacy~ have done
and are destined to do.
Gov. James T. Harrison deliv-
cred a message of welcome from
the IshamlHarrison Camp of Vet
Grams. His glowing tribute to
the soldiers of the South whom
he declared mot conquered but
crushed" in that unequal con-
hict of the Sixties, his tribute to
the Southern women of yester-
day and today were fine and ad-
mirably sketched. In conclusion,
he assured the Mississippi Divis-
ion that our homes were open in
glad hospitality, our hearts they
already occupied.
Mrs. Yerger's response in the
name of the Division was gra-
cious and most favorably receiv-
ed. In voicing the general wish
that Columbus be chosen for the
Convention of 1910. she dwelt
particularly upon its beauty, and
natures abundant gifts to it, and
enshrined it as the home of that
great soldier in battle, that brave
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05

Positively the last chance to be
counted citizen of Columbus
will be tomorrow afternoon. If
you have not been visited by an
enumerator, call up 274, the Co.
lumbus Business League, and
they will take your name.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05
TOMORROW AFTERNOON
AT FOUR O'CLOCK
The Hour Set For the Close Of the Big Contest Draws Near
Candidates Tense With EXCitement--N Subscriptions
Received After the Contest Closes
500 For the Eagles

Miss Lille Eichelberger, who is max
ing great race in the Big Contest, an
nounces that if she wins the Diamond
Ring she will give the 500 IN gold to the
Columbus Lodge of Eagles.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-05

soldier of the cross" as well,
Gen. Stephen ID. Lee. Mrs.
Yerger is an interesting speaker,
a woman of culture and capa-
bic presiding officer.
The final musical number was
a quartette, do They Love Us
Still in Dixie?" sung by Mrs.
| d as HELL, Mrs. Champneys,
Messrs. Johnston and Muslin.
In presenting the musicians,
Mrs. F. NJ. Leigh told the story
of the song, inspired by that last
message of Gen. S d. Lee to his
comrades. when, with prophetic
vision, he seemed to see that he,
too, would soon cross the bar"
and meet face to face the old
soldiers who would ask DO
They Love Us Still in Dixie?'
The author of the poem it may
be of interest to learn is a form
er Columbian, Emmett r. Cal
houn now connected with the
Alabama press at one time with
the mechanical department of
The Commercial, then The Co
lumbus Index.
A talk by THE Gentleman
from Mississippi was feature
of the program. During his
brief Senatorial term, Col. James
Gordon attracted national atten-
ton and became an unique figure
in American politics. In appear
ance and manner he is a typical
gentleman of the Old School, and
instantly won the favor of the
audience. Beginning with the
record of his own life, influenced
and directed in all that was good
by his mother, Col. Gordon told
of winning his way at last to the
goal of his ambition, the Senate.
and illustrated it with the little
story Incorporated in his fare
well to that body. He read a
carefully prepared table dealing
with the inventive genius of wo-
men, and dwelt upon their
sphere and opportunities in the
light of modern development.
In closing he stressed the
thought that after all, the great
est women are the mothers of
men.
After his speech, Mrs. Yerger
introduced Mrs. Virginia Faulk-
ner McSherry of West Virginia,
President-General u. d. G. and
the honored guest of the Conven-
ton. In her moment of greet
ing, Mrs. McSherry, who is a
charming woman, conveyed the
best wishes and bright hopes of
the entire organization for a hap
py and harmonious meeting of
the Mississippi Daughters.
A social hour was the pleasant
est finale to the evenings pro-
gram.
The real work of the conven-
ton was taken up Tuesday morn
ing. After a prayer by DR.. Hill
of the First Presbyterian church,
and the singing of MY Old Ken
lucky Home" Mesdames Champ
neys, Woodward. McWiIliams,
Dashiell, the Misses Sanders,
Messrs. Frierson, Muslin, John
ston and DR.. Hill, the pr-sa9tl
ton of report sfrom the creden-
tial committee was the first busi-
ness considered. Mrs. Yerger
made a complete and satisfactory
report covering her adrlinistra-
ton during the preceding year.
The v;,e-president, Mrs. Price
gave report of the Houston
Convention and its interesting
proceedings, and the CORES
ponding and recording secreta-
ries submitted their annual re-
ports. There was much and
rather heated discussion about
the compilation of minutes of
previous conventions and pub
fishing them in pamphlet form.
A misunderstanding had arisen
as to whom this work had been
entrusted. whether to Mrs. Dent,
the recording secretary, or a
special committee. 1t was de-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

ONE OF the most extended
line of uplifting great Iaymen. Mon.rv Nv
organized tor the evanization the world
ho 10 any denomination but all
work 1t which influence Of 1,yr.,
the churches will be will be thoroughly
business as well aspirual be world
and Its influence Will be felt throughout
hest family to the be local
District meetings State Assemblies National
every eco the country this new work has gained
impetus and s far reaching being felt Rs
ness men OF most exalted financial standing doctors
the brightest intellect and sk professional classes
of the
organization will be har brain and bra n
of the and the religious
citizens. -
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

An attack Of the grip is often fol-
lowed by = persistent cough, which to
many proves q great annoyance
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has been
extensively used and with good success
for tho relief and cure of this cough.
Many cases have been cured after all
otter remedies had failed Sold by J.
}. Sherwin.
The Clear Creek and Cilpip Trust
Company pays FOUR PER CENT. in
forest on Savings accounts.
Furniture
We buy and sell all kinds Of new and
secondhand furniture.
6. L. LAMB,
1884 Miner St.
PUBLISHERS AND BOOKMAKERS
Book binding of every description
Magazine, law and medical books bound
in every conceivable manner
Old books repaired and bound.
Blank bookmakers.
We make a speciality Of boom or special
illustrated editions.
Prospectuses, catalogues, by laws weekly
and monthly publications.
Estimates furnished on application.
Publishers Press Room Company.
1742 Stout ST, Denver, Colo.
Fine new piano in Idaho Springs for
rent. Address, The Darrow Music Co.
6I2 14th ST. Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

large number of vacancies will
and the civil be held to
h them While these onpotical
b. and perhaps exIedien
be orearmed with democratic recommendations
Business where of
political faith favor the
and perhaps this the right thing
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26
Adver.s.ed Letter Liz

Advertised Letter Lisi
The following letters remain uncalles,
for at the Idaho Springs Post Office for
week ending February 26, 1910:
Clark, ]. I.
Crow, Thos. B.
Dixson, P.
Hunter, Jacob
Hooking, Ellen
Hoskins, Ar.
Laird, W. n
Lewis. J. r.
Marion, Anton
Peterson, Mrs L. E.
Rockwell, Mrs. Fred.
VanAlstine. DIR, W. E.
JOHN TRAfHH. P. NJ.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

+. n. To-ssn, Matchmaker and Jew
eler. Watches. clocks and jewelry re-
paired. Now located with W. G. Ar.
kills in the Elliott building opposite
G. L. Plummsr's.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

ANNUAL reports OF corporations of
OF Colorado o March ~
within 90 days from the first of January Office of the
OF the state The United States report
be filed with the office of the
te in which the is operating March Is, To.
Is III the nature OF order
tor taxation purposes failure to comply with the provisions
this act penalty $1,000 to $4,000
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

PEOPLE who have good mining beware
inflated values placed
which there showing of that he must
draw his and load thousands of doa
and think that capitalists have
have been excellent
been SOLD at fair price that idle
were all Out OF proportion 1t takes make
after the evidence o.
is not question to ask all adjust the
to bring prospective purchaser into business relations
with
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

President TAFT haboring the noble idea that
the which be the bsness
methods of the governmental
of annual the of Soo,
remember that like Cleveland have CONGRESS on h
hands and there telling unlimited
will especially respons blv for
I down be thrown upon the president
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

HERE seems to be run IN almost everything Disease
dents difficulties well favorable conditions apparently
cycles In this during months there
has been epidemic of fatalities among
those who have been employed
the mining is that this has run ;,s
course and that the future become
of
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

Tom WATSON has forgiven Bryan for RELOCATING
having
only tail He challenges political
Great
to meeth IN on he
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26
Methodist Church

"cNNodTSV ~hUf0n
Edward Burns Martin. Pastor.
10 m Class Meeting.
2:30 2 10 Sunday School.
ll.oo a m and 7:30 p m Public wor-
ship and sermon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

THE tunnel propositions class they
should be encouraged the full
always the best of
good claims while for tunnels
both hand maideus OF good mining operations.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids VII be received by the
undersigned a. city Clerk Of the CITY of
Idaho Springs until noon THURSDAY.
March 3, 1910, for the purchase and re-
moval Of the buildings now upon the
lots adjoining the city park on the We,
on Miner street
j. NJ. CuLLEY,
City CLERK.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

THE the coming
do welcome the and speed parting
guests, If wish these away good word
for the welcome and this
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

OF heavier than machines subject that he
fo He has premium O SIS 600 to the
pupil OF the Carnegie School of Technology
machine In order the prize inventor will
Necessarily have produce different type
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26
Points About
Hotel Adams
Denver, Colo.

A daylight boe outside
THE ADAMS located OF
take Eighteenth Union
a on call ihours.
wholesale houses. theatres and principal banks.
THE ADAMS is thoroughly
have telephones
It's Mr. Mel Wright, recently Of
booker New York. Auditorium Chicago
Do him? At
Conduc European plan
Single rooms with private bath ssSs ssS P day and upwards
Double rooms private ,h- - -. So
Public baths floor free
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

G0rniture! Turnituroi
We furnish your hons on easy pey-
ments. c. L. LAMB
1884 AiDer St.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

The good old saying m is better than receive has
titude 0 be migrate.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1910-02-26

The Clear Creek and Cilpip Trust
Company pays FOUR PER CENT. in
forest on Savings accounts.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1910-08-11
Nearly a School Scandal.

What might have been terrible SEN
sation, calling for public investigation
and much newspaperiety, was averted
by the visit of a shocked mamma to
one of our public primary schools. A
friend of the mother was calling at the
house and asked the little daughter.
How do you like your teacherT
"Oh. my teacher is NICE" answered
Tot, "but she is always asking us for a
cigarette"
"WhatT cried the lady and the
mamma in horri1ed tones, seeing con-
tamination OF the morals of Tot under
the teachings of a modern bachelor of
the feminine gender.
"Yes. mamma. She says, Cigarette,
cigarette"
The next day mamma visited the
school As she entered the class room
the teacher was calling first to ono
child and then TO another, "Sit erect,
sit erectw while Tot flashed a glance
Of intelligence and Didn't tell you
SOP at her mother.-Wasp.