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Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
DRIVER LEAPS BEFORE CRASH

Leaping from his wagon just as a
car crashed into 1t at Thirty-seventh
street and South Park avenue early
last night, the driver of four-mule
team saved himself from serious in
jury. One of the mules was killed, but
the other escaped. The accident was
not reported to the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13

hiring new boys, and the little messen-
gers with one accord struck.
While there was no disturbance last
night, the company had applied for po-
lice protection, and a big policeman,
twirlng a club, stood in front of the
Western Union offices in Spring street.
The boys say they do not want to
make trouble, but they cannot exist on
the 1-cent fee which the, company in
sists now on giving them, as many of
them help support families
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
TOLSTOI MYSTERY
PUZZLES RUSSIA
Famed NoveIist'S DeSertion OF
Devoted Wife and Children
Blamed to Dementia
ODD LETTER LEFT TO SPOUSE
Count Believed to Be in Old Mon
astery-CountesS Tries
to End Life
ODD LETTER LEFT TO SPOUSE
Associated rress)

TIJI,A, Russia, Nov. 12.-The mys-
terious disappearance of Count Leo
Tolstoi, the Russian novelist and So
cial reformer has made a palhIui I'M
preston. That he should declde 70
pass the evening of his days IN solitude
surprises no one ACQUAINTED MIN 4ai,5 ltia
career, but that he should deliberately
desert the wife who had borne MN
nine children is difficult of belief, even
in the light of his well known ecceh-
tricites of character.
The suggestion of a failing mentality
Bis accepted by many in explanation Oh
the counts sudden leave taking, Whlcn
may have tragic sequel, as the
countess is Frustrated. 1t has been re-
ported that she has attempted her life.
The family was without clew to-
day. In a letter left for his wife the
count said:
"I cannot continue longer to live sur
rounded by luxury, and like many oth-
err old men. [ retire from the world 10
complete my life in solitude. ask
that you do not seek my place of So
iourn and that you do not come TO IL
If it is discovered. I beg forgiveness
for the grief that I may cause YOU.
PHYSICIAN WITH AUTHOR
The novelists reference to luxurious
surroundings is significant of his state
of mind. as he has long lived the life
of a peasant. While his family occu-
MED a substantial mansion on the Has-
neaya Poliana estate, Tolstoi abode IN
a peasants hut, partaking only of the
simple peasant food and wearing the
peasants cotsume, a rough blouse and
trousers, coWhide boots, g. leather bell
and q fur cap. He has not always
continued this humble mode of lie, but
it has been his choice.
The first ncws of Tolstois disappear
ance came from Prince Dmitri Oblon-
sky, who says the count left his nome.
several days ago, accompanied by DR..
Makovetsky. his physician. That the
doctor should be a party to that affair
is another inexpHcable feature. Mako
Vetsky became the companion of the
count in succession to the latter's prl-
vate secretary, M. Guzaff, whom the
government eXiled to Siberia, alleging
that he had Influenced Tolstofs anti
governmental writings.
Tolstoi has been i'll for some time.
He suffered frequent sinking spells,
and on October IS was unconscious Tor
hours Later it was reported that ne
had improved somewhat In his writ
ings Tolstoi has condemned suicide as
immoral and irrational and as indicat-
ing a perverted view of the significance
of life.
It is believed Tolstoi proceeded to an
old monastery in the government of
Kaluga, which adjoins the government
of Tula on the west.
Prince Dmitri Oblonsky's telegram
of Yesterday stated that Tolstoi left his
home October 10. This Is obviously
wrong, as the count was i'll at his home
October 49,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
A FALLING MARKET

Teacher-What was 1t that Isaac Newton dis
covered when he saw the apple fall?
Tommie--That apples were coming down,
ma am.-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
COUNTESS ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. ia pri-
vate message received here from Tula
saws that Countess Tolstoi twice at
tempted to commit suicide by drowning
through a hole in the ice
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-13
-ASpecial Sale
of Double
Deck" Coil
Bed Springs
Three Quarter Size

These are the famous Marshall
Sanitary Bed Springs, probably the
most luxurious and most comfort
able springs made; built with many
rows of coil springs, most securely
bound together with metal frame
and wire edging; springs which are
durable and the very limit in rest
giving qualities. These three-quar-
ter size springs which we shall offer
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
are the regular $11 grade, which we
shall feature for the three C7 7E
days special at ........... 40
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
To The Public.

On Sunday. July 31st, 1910, l
made statement on the streets
of Jackson which left the i'm
preston that Mr.. Strain had
changed the works in my watch.
! made the statement hastily
and without investigation and
find that was mistaken. 1t
pleases me now to say that / am
convinced that | was wrong; that
Mr.. Strain has dealt honestly
with me at all times. l cheerful
ly recommend him to those who
wish to deal with a jeweler who
will protect the interests of his
customers at all times.
Jackson, Mo-, Aug. /, 1910.
(Signed) Riley Clark.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

Col. Bryan has been abandoned
by the Democratic leaders of Ne
braska because ostensibly he ad-
vocated a local option plank in
their state platform. In reality
the presentation of a demand for
such a declaration made a con-
venient opportunity for the lead
ers to thrust into him a political
knife they have long held ready
for him.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

Mrs. Dobbs was trying TO nnd out
the likes and dislikes Of her new
boarder, and all she learned increased
her satisfaction.
DO you want pie for breakfastf"
she asked.
mo. I thank you" said the new
boarder. with a smile. "Pie for break.
fast seems little too much"
That's just the way look at It. ="
said Mrs. Dobbs heartily. 81 say pie
for dinner is a necessity, and pie for
supper gives kind O. finishing touch
to the day, but pie for breakfast Ii
what call putting on airs."-Youth's
Companion.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
SPLITTING A PICTURE.
One Case Where the Hall Proved
Grsstsr Than the Whole.

Greater Than the Whole.
There Is no painter who lends him
self to splitting" so much rs Botti-
celli-i. e., a division Of the panel into
two parts 80 as to form separate pic
lures. Years ago I sold to Mr.. But
terry OF London half Botticelli, which
is now owned by Herr Kaufman Of
Berlin. have myself seen the other
half Of the picture, as well as the pic
ture IN Its entire state.
In one case l can recall the half
proved greater thnn the whole. A Ger.
tain Slgnor Barili beQueathed a valu-
able Botticelli to his two grandsons.
who were twins. But. although twins,
these two young men were rather
quarrelsome and had no taste In com
mon. One proposed to sell the picture,
which had been painted for one Of their
ancestors, It is said, by Botticelli him
self. The other would not consent.
The first then proposed that the other
should buy his share and keep the pic
ture himself. He took me with him.
and assigned the value Of the pic
ture at 5000 lire, saying l would give
that for II. The brother declined and
suggested placing the picture In the
custody Of an aunt pending an adjust
ment Of the terms. "Oh. very well"
cried his brother, Tying into passion,
III you won't buy and won't let me
sell there's only one thing to do" and
before any one could interfere he emp
tied three chambers Of a revolver into
the panel. completely destroying one
half Of the composition, including . st.
John and a Joseph. The picture be-
Ing sent to me to restore. I could do
nothing with II and strongly advised
separating the panel. Shortly after
did so the owner died, and ! disposed
of the work for 8.O00 lire to Ad0lph
Kann. II is now, I believe, In Russia.
-E. Panzone In Strand Magazine.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
THEIR FINAL QUARREL.
bhs Said u Was lrrevoesble, but He
Knew Better.


II was all off. They had quarreled.
finally and lrrevocably. II doesn't
matter now what II was about The
chances are that in their anger neither
remembered anything except that he
had disappointed her In some awful.
unforgivable way and she had seized
the diamond engagement ring from a
dainty. slender finger and thrust IL
upon him with gesture Of infinite
scorn
For an instant he held the circlet In
his hand ruefully. For another In
stant he paced the porch. hands IN his
pockets. head low. his voice quivering
with emotion as he pleaded. Sudden.
ly he stopped In front Of her.
That's final. is itT' he inquired.
Final" she replied icily. "No man
with q spark or
"All rightr' he snapped. This
things no use to me. then"
His right arm shot out like the arm
Of q ball pitcher. and a second later
the tinkle-tnkle Of metal on the con-
crete walk half block away told her
he had thrown the ring away.
"obr she cried, and there was sud
den anguish IN her heart. II didn't
mean it. We must epd tat once"
- don't care for it.'ske sah stub
bornly. Life has mighty little now
TO make
"sillyr' she cried. Help we-imms-
diateiy-
He couldn't let her 90 alone, with
night coming on. 90. after proper 70
luctabce. he followed. In the eager
ness Of searching all her anger melted
II took a long time. but finally be
stopped quickly and exclaiming. Here
II isr' held up the diamond ring.
What happened in the next hour b
nobody's business except their own.
The human. masculine part Of the
story was disclosed to bis bosom
friend late that night 10 the quiet Of
their room.
had II in my pocket all the time"
be said Threw a quarter down the
street And. dad bling II. didn't f,Dd
Il eItherr'
But It did the work.-Kansas City
Times.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

The Supreme Court handed
down a decision. last Monday, in
the Halliburton mandamus case
against Secretary of State Roach
in regard to the constitutional
amendment proposed by the Re-
publican State Committee. The
court refused the writ of man
damus and the amendment will
not be placed upon the ballots.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
Men Wanted.

One hundred and twenty-five
men and boys wanted to take
part in the Mardi Gras parade
during Home-Comers Reunion
at Jackson. Parade to be held
on Friday forenoon, August 26.
Thirty-seven men with horses to
act cowboys, soldiers, Indians
knights. etc. Full uniforms
furnished. Write or call on
John G. Putt, County Treasurers
Office, Jackson, Mo.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

No state is more directly af-
fected by the new tariff than
Ohio. The Republicans of that
state. rejecting its general senti-
ment have pronounced the law
the best ever enacted. If it
were not supremely good the
Democrats would not be so eager
to deceive the people about it.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
The Usual Sequel.

When they reached Montreal on their
elopement Chicago seemed far. far
away, and they were both homesick.
81 will just telegraph the letter IF
10 father" said the beautiful bride
THAT will mean forgiveness"
Better make II two 'F's.'" advised
the young bridegroom.
Gracious. dear! And what will two
'F's' mean?"
"why, forgiveness and funds. s."-Chi
cngo News,
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

In a race war at Slocum, Tex.
last Saturday, three whites and
eighteen negroes were killed and
a score or more were hurt. The
trouble started over the collec-
tion of a small debt. The state
MALTA have been called out and
quiet prevails.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

President Taft has approved
the placing of the statue to Gen.
Robt. E. Lee, clothed in the uni
form of the confederacy, in stat
uary hall in the capitol at WASH
ington.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
Ohio is a Taft state and will
prove it again in November.

John G. Carlisle, former Sec
retary of the Treasury, under
President Cleveland, died in
New York city last Sunday night
of heart failure.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

Edward F. Regenhardt took
the oath of Office last Monday
and is now u. s. Marshal for
the Eastern District of Missouri.
Edward E. Whitworth of Poplar
Bluff is his deputy.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04
The Old Master.

Mistress Has anybody been to see
that old oil painting bought? Mary
No. mn'am. Somebody called to see
the old master. but said he was out.
London Scraps
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

Democratic leaders are obser-
wing the most harmonious rela-
tions possible amoung a lot of
men engaged in a rough and
tumble fight.
The Jackson herald., 1910-08-04

"She made horrible break at
Green's dinner party the other night"
what was it?"
Called the hostess by her first hus-
bands name "-Detroit Free Press.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
For Coucilmen.

Mr.. d. S. McClanahan has an
nonnced for reelection as coun-
Gilman from the 4th Ward. Mr..
Nc clanahan has served our peo-
pie in this way for many years,
and his faithful service and wise
administration is cause for much
favorable comment. The people
of Columbus would do well to
elect him to represent the 4th
Ward.
Mr.. John w. Steen of Ward
6 has announced for reelection.
Mr.. Steen is well known to the
voters of Columbus, all of whom
regard him as a man of sound
business judgement, and the
sixth ward could not have a bet
ter man TO represent them in
their interest than Mr.. Steen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
MEETING HELD BY
COLLEGE TRUSTEES
NEW DEPARTMENT TO COLLEGE
DORMITORY COSTING $4,000 WILL Be
ERECTED DURlR6 SUMNER. CON-
MITTEES APPOINTED.

The annual meeting of the trus-
tees of the Industrial Institute and
College was held in the office of
President H. L. Whitfield on May
28th.
Among other important matters
that were discussed, was the es-
tablishment of an agricultural de-
partment for yard designing and
floral culture. President Whit
field was authorized to secure a
teacher to take charge of this de-
partment and give instructions in
identifying and cultivating the
grounds. A small hot house for
demonstration purposes will be
erected. This will be a long stride
towards educatin = the girls along
this line.
A committee co..s-5tiag of Mes
srs. B. A. Weaver of this city,
John Noble of Jackson, and DR..
Ct. A. McIlhenney of Forest, were
appointed to find out the needed
equipment for the different de-
partments of the school and TO let
the work out by contract.
An additional dormitory, includ-
ing a new dining hall, to cost $751;
600, will be built during the sum-
mer. This news will be received
with pleasure throughout the
state, for when this new addition
is finished it is to be hoped that
every girl who desires to came 10
the |. |. & c. may find accommo-
dation.
At this meeting Governor Noel
was present and expressed him.
self as being delighted with the
progress that the college was max
| ing. He remained over Saturday
night and attended the entertain.
ment of the Bach Society, leaving
Columbus Sunday morning.
The new board of trustees vii
meet in jackson on July 1st.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
Enjoyable Glass Camp.

The class 1908 represented by
Misses Ethel Halbert. Mabel
Jackson, Ethel Jackson. Mary
Kramer, Elvira Newby, Laura
Howard, LiMae Bacot, jamie Hill
Miller, Bette Lester, Eona Dun
can, Edna Sullivan, Lucille Bay
lis, Louise Perkins, and Vivien
McQuiston, chaperoned by Miss
Fay Haughton of Aberdeen, is
enjoying the unique and charm
ing experience of a class camp at
Camp Tisehgunagh on the Butta-
hatchie. 1t is due to the origi-
nality and hospitality of Miss
McQuiston, president of 'O8, that
an ancient grist-mill of Mr..
Thomas, of Caledonia. now gaily
flaunts the orange and black and
the reconstructed initials 1908.
And it is due to the spirit of 1905
itself that it's old records of bas-
ket-ball prowess and scholarship
are being upheld and supple
mented by new records in swim.
ming, canoeing and the proper
inhabiting of hammocks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
COLUMBUS SHOULD
HAVE NATURAL GAS
PERFECTED PLANS INDICATED
PENNSYLVANIA EXPERT CLAIMS THAT
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH GAS TO
SUPPLY BIRMINGHAM.

1t is reported that DIR. G, B.
Grove, president of the Provi-
dence Oil and Gas Co, will APP
ply to the city council of Birn-
ingham for a franchise to pipe
gas into Birmingham from the
recently discovered gas wells at
Fayette, Ala. This application
of DIR. Groves indicates that
plans have been perfected for
the laying of a gas pipe line from
Fayette to Birmingham, a dis
tanca of 80 miles. Birmingham
manufacturers are very much in
terested in the prospect of hav-
ing a supply of this natural gas
brought into their city for fuel
purposes for the reason that it
will reduce their expenses to a
very large extent The Birm-
ingham people are in accord on
this proposition and are working
i'm harmony for the purpose OF
assisting DR. Grove and the
Providence Company in success :
fully carrying out this magnifi-
cent enterprise.
An expert from Pennsylvania
has made an inspection of the
Fayette field and has estimated
that the Birmingham consump-
ton will be something in the
neigh borhood of 10000, 900 feet
per day. The four wells now ex-
listing in the Fayette field have a
production of approximately
1900. 600 feet per day and at the
same rate it would take about 80
wells to supply the wants of Bir-
mingbam. The wants Of Column
bus would be more modest, as
the wells already brought in at
the Fayette field would be more
than sufficient to supply Colum
bus.
The Commercial has not been
able to learn what progress or
arrangements have been made
with regard to the laying of the
pipe line to Columbus, but it is
rumored that a movement is now
on foot en- the part of outside in
terests to bring this matter to g
focus. No names are yet given
out who the parties interested are,
but they are responsible.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
SGnsse GROUNDS
ARE D.AG GRADED
TRUSTEES HOLD MEETING
TWENTY FIVE HANDS AND SIX TEAMS
ARE At WORK ON FRANKLIN
ACADEMY GROUNDS.

The grounds of Franklin Acad-
emy are being extensively inn
proved and beautified. This is
a matter that has long needed
attention and the patrons of the
school will be glad to learn that
the play yards will be put in
first class condition. This inn
provement besides being more
attractive will be more sanitary.
About twenty five hands and
six teams are hard at work fill
in a large ravine, adding much
to the looks Of the west side of
the school. This will make room
for a good ball ground and
a spacious atheletic field, some
thing absolutely necessary for
the health of the school children.
1t is the intention of Superin-
tendant Joe Cook to have the
school children celebrate ArbOr
lay next November, the proper
time for planting trees in this
climate. They will be planted
along the entire west side of the
school, and will be quite an ad-
dition to the surrounding.
The trustees of the public
schools met last Thursday and
besides other business, elected
two new scholarly and expert
enced teachers, Miss Ethel Rush
and Miss Della Love.
The Air Line School teacher
has not yet been selected.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05

Messrs. c. B. Alsup and James
S. Leslie, two enterprising young
men from Carbon Hill, Ala, have
leased the storeroom in the rear
OF the First State Bank building
for a long term. They are going
to conduct a high-class jewelry
business and will also have a re-
pair department. They have or
dered their fixtures to be made
especially for this store, and are
going TO a large expense in having
it furnished in a thoroughly up-to-
date manner.
Mr. AlSup has been in the Jew
elry business for 18 years and is q
practical jewelry expert. Mr.. Les
lie is to be the business manager
and is a pleasant and expert sales
man. We predict success for this
new business firm in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
Mr. KING READY
FOR ENCAMPME
STATE GUARD TO BEMODILIzEO
PART WILL START FROM COLUMBUS,
OTHERS FROM JACKSON AND NERD
IAN FOR CHICAMAU6A

Plans are being perfected for
the Mississippi National Guard
to depart June 80 for Chicamau-
ga to go into camp with regu-
lar troops for period of two
weeks. General Fridge is await
ing bids from the several rail-
roads after the business, and
will announce his definite plans
in the near future.
There are five roads who want
to carry the troops--the Illinois
Central, Queen and Crescent,
Mobile and Ohio, Southern Rail-
way and Frisco. Bids are to be
submitted and the contracts will
be awarded to the lowest bidder.
The troops north of Jackson
will be modified in this city,
bringing together a large body of
men, while others will be mobil-
lied at Meridian and those in the
eastern part of the state at Co
lumbus. The three detachments,
under their own officers, will
unite at Birmingham, whence
they will go as brigade to the
camp ground, arriving there
about a o'clock on the afternoon
of July l.
General Fridge has practically
arranged these details. and it
will make a splendid showing for
Mississippi to have the entire
State organization assemble at
one point and make the trip to
camp in a body. 1t will be the
first time the troops have all
been brought together for such a
purpose.
The troops will travel on spe-
cial trains, the detachment mo-
bilizing here going out over a
special to Meridian, if that route
is selected, while the other de-
tachments will meet the Jackson
special at Birmingham. The
road will make special schedule
for these trains, and the triI
will be a good one for the sol
diers. jackson News.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
ACCIDENT ON WARING PLACE

Mr.. VIII Waring, one of the
most prosperous planters in this
county, living five miles north of
Columbus, was in the city yester-
day and reported a serious acci-
dent that happened on his place
late Wednesday evening.
Two farm hands, Alfred Bruner
and Buster Vernon, were return
ing from the field about 7:30 p. m.
when their mules upon which they
were riding became frightened,
throwing both negroes to the
ground. Bruner was caught in
the harness and dragged nearly
half a mile, receiving serious inju-
ries from which he died at an
early hour yesterday morning
without regaining consciousness.
The Vernon negro escaped with
without injuries.
Bruner had been with Mr.. War
ing for ten years and was one of
his most valued farm hands. He
was regarded as a very efficient
and faithful servant.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
Telephone Talk No. I.

To our subscribers; This com
pany appreciates your business
and we know that you appreciate
our service, and in order to make
this service complete in every de-
tail. we request that you kindly
cooperate with us as far as you
possibly can.
One Of the most important fac
tors in regulating our service, is
answering your calls promptly.
Do not wait until the party call
ing gets impatient and hangs up
the receiver. Also when making
a call and your party is not in,
give your telephone number and
name. Yours respectfully,
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE
q TELEGRAPH COMPANY
NncOrporatedl
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
Grand Ball for Mississippi Trav-
elerS,

Plans for an elaborate ball to
be given to the Mississippi Trav-
elers' on the night of June "a
are being made, and a committee
representing the entertainment
committee, have invited Mr..
Lucius Lide to prepare the pro-
gram. Miss Christine Rogers,
a charming young woman from
Aberdeen, Miss, has been in
vited to lead the grand march
and Miss Rogers has accepted
and will be the guest of DIR. and
Mrs. r. E. Johnston on Main
street. The people of Columbus
will entertain the Travels il
grand style and the ball will be q
very brilliant event.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-06-05
Attention Woodmen.

The members of Queen City
Camp No. %, w. o. W., are ur-
gently requested to observe
Founders Day." the Doth ami
versary of Perfected Woodcraft,
by attending services at the Sec
ond Methodist church this (Sun-
day. evening, June 5th, at 8
o'clock, when a special sermon
appropriate to the occasion will be
delivered by Rev. and Sovereign
r. P. Neblett. A full attendance
is desired. The general public is
cordially invited TO attend.
w. A. Duncan, c. {.
S. Schwab, Clerk.