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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
Low Fares to GreenVille, Miss,
and Return.

Via Southern Ry. Co. in Miss.
for Aviation Meet and Oratorical
Contest, May 1918. Tickets on
sale May IL to 13, inc, limited
for return on before May IA.
Special Train Returning.
To accommodate passengers
returning, a special train will be
operated from Greenville to Wi
mona. leaving Greenville II p. m.
May 13. For further informa-
ton, apply to nearest Agent,
Southern Railway Co. in Miss
H. E. Jones. Jr., A. G.. P. A
Colu nbus, Miss. Jno. M. Beall,
G. P. A., st. Louis, Mo.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
MOTHERS MEETING FRIDAY

On Friday afternoon at A o'clock
Evangelist Maple will deliver his
address, Mothers" at the Christ
ian church, where he is conduct
ing revival meetings,
No meeting deserves heartier
support than the Mothers Meeting
Let us unite in doing all we can
to make it real Mothers service,
by especially honoring our moth
ers, some of who have passed
beyond.
If away from here, write a good
loving letter to the best mother
who ever hved-YOUR MOTHER
Send. her some flowers, too. Think
of her, use any method to show
her that you appreciate her; that
you give her credit for a large par
of your success. Don't forget tc
love her still.
If possible, attend this servict
and enjoy the mother songs, th'
address, Mothers" and breathe
again the spirit of yore. Return
to your childhood days and live
anew.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
MANUFACTURE OF
WOODEN BOWLS
SHIPPED BY CAR LOADS
SOUTHERN WOODEN BOWL co. UNDER
MANAGEMENT OF R. [. EDWARDS la-H
TEReSTIRG PLACE or BUSINESS

Among the enterprises Of Co
lumbus that is running on a sub
stantial basis and enjoying "a
liberal patronage is the Southern
Wooden Bowl Co. which is locat-
ed in East Columbus. Mr.. X J..
Edwards is the proprietor Of this
business, which has been in
operation since the first Of the
year. He does not cater to the
local trade but ships his goods
by the car load. AT present
wooden bowls of different sizes
are the only thing made, but
Mr.. Edwards 'contemplates en-
larging the business and to use
up all Of his waste material will
manufacture other wooden arti-
cles. To do this it requires more
skilled labor and many more
hands will be employed.
The business is established at
the old canning factory building,
and is quite an adjunct to the
manufactures of Columbus, and
to those who have never seen "A
business of this kind in opera
ton, will be repaid by a visit to
the place to see how it is man
aged and how the work is done.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

About $50 prominent retail
hardware merchants of Mississippi
are here for the fourth annual
meeting, and a more intelligent
and prosperous people than these
would be hard to find anywhere.
They are men full Of progress and
up-to-date ideas, and their stay
here is refreshing and beneficial,
from both a business and social
viewpoint.
At o'clock Tuesdaymost OF the
delegates had arrived, at which
time the enrolment of members
and distribution of badges took
place at the Gilmer Hotel, under
the direction of Secretary Jno. E.
Sommers.
The opening session was held
at $3.50 o'clock, with President
Mallory Davis Of Itta Bena, in the
chair. An orchestra first rendered
an overture, after which Rev. j. j.
Hill gave the invocation. Mayor
+. S. Donnell welcomed the guests
to the city in words showing gen.
erous hospitality, assuring them
that the keys oil the city were
theirs. After Mayor Donnell's
talk the Glee Club of the Indus
trial Institute and College sang
sweetly two numbers.
Hon. j. |. Sturdivant was then
introduced and made the address
of welcome in behalf of the local
hardware merchants. His talk
was extemporaneous, but he didn't
lack for words. He knew that the
guests did not come TO hear a
lengthy welcoming address so his
talk was framed to suit the Occa-
sion. His remarks were full of
witty and bright expressions. He
stated that when he was a boy it
was his one ambition to be hard
ware man, and was still of the
opinion that there was much of
interest in the business. In his
talk Mr.. Sturdivant pointed out
the places of interest in Columbus.
Mr.. j. w. Hopkins of Hatties-
burg, who was to have responded
to the address of welcome, could
not be here, and Mr. j. g. Arm
strong OF Walden, spoke. Mr..
Armstrong said he had no speech
prepared, but in his remarks he
completely captivated the audi
ence. He spoke as one who was
well versed in the social and busi-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
The Home Advancement Move
ment." was unable to attend.

The Home Advancement Move
ment. was unable to attend.
Mr.. NJ. L. Corey, secretary of
the National Retail Hardware
Association opened the meeting
with an address. Mr.. Corey
laid stress on the fact that the
hardware men should pay more
attention to the auditing of cost
of each and every article and to
the expense of operation. He
also talked on the condemning of
the parcel post. and spoke well
for the Hardware Mems Mutual
Insurance Company.
Interesting addresses were
then heard from about eight
prominent representatives from
different hardware compa-
nies of the United States. A re-
port of delegate to the late Ma
tional convention was then made
by Mr.. A. P. Orrick.
The public attended the session
held yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. An address by the
president. Mallory Davis, was a
feature of the day. Mr.. Davis
in the conclusion of his talk said:
1T would doubtless appear un-
appreciative if l did not thank
the Leople of Columbus for the
enthusiastic welcome they have
extended US? / believe / voice
the sentiment of the entire asso-
citation when | say that we are
vastly indebted to this city for
its entertainment. for the inter-
est shown by all making each of
us remember with pleasure the
hospitality extended.
Il wish to say that | shall al
ways respond to every call made
on me in the interest of the Mis-
sissippi association and it is my
fondest hope that we may be the
means of beneftting every hard
ware merchant in the state.
A report was then made by
the secretary and treasurer, j.
C. Sommers.
A reception was held by the
ladies at the Hotel Gilmer yester-
day afternoon. A Dutch supper
and smoker took place at Gaiety
Rink last evening.
A closed session will be held
today. The discussion of Hard
ware Mutual Insurance, report
of committees, election of Off
GERS and the selection of the
next place of meeting will take
place.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
SATURDAY P. N. MATINEE
Coming! Comingl comingI
You Come Too!

On -IlC 1OuI ICCilIu u lAAlS
month, the Piccadilly Dickens
Players will give in the college
chapel. the play in which they
are at their best, the Cricket on
the Hearth.
To miss this would be a most
terrible calamity. Ben Greet
Players are great; but never in
the history of the world, has
such a play, given by such ac-
tors, been seen. Although this
is the first time these talented
players have appeared in Dick
ems most charming story, we
are sure that the seeing of it will
be a very delightful treat to
those SO wise as to attend. The
scenery is the finest that money
can buy; and the actors are the
superior of any that have played
on this continent. From honest,
stupid, good-hearted John. his
dear garrulous, cunning little
wife, their wonderful, infant,
the clumsy, ever-astonished, but
good hearted little nurse, down
through all the other characters,
including poor blind Bertha, the
mendacious Caleb. his dear boy
from the Golden South Ameri-
cas-" cruel old Gruff & Tackle
ton, Beautiful May, Mrs. Field
ing with her constant topic, the
indigo trade, " on to the last one
to enter, the big, awkward por-
tor who astonishes them all, you
will love each one on the stage;
you will joke with John, you will
laugh with Dot, you will wonder
with Tilly as to how the baby's
head is forever in the way. and
you will alternately laugh and
weep when you see the happy re-
union.
If you are in love with your
fellow man, come out, and you
will leave loving him more; if
you are out of sorts, come out
and you will leave with more
hopeful, a more optimistic view
of life.
Admission, fifteen and twenty
five cents.
DRAMATIS PERSONAL.
Mrs. Peerybingle (Dot)-Wil-
lie Weaver.
Miss Tilly Slowboy- Omerea
McBeath.
John Peerybingle-Ellen Fon-
dren.
The Stranger--Vivian Cook.
Caleb Plummer-Sophie AL
ston.
Gruff & Tackleton-Leonie
Schlenker.
Bertha Plummer-Corinne
Richards.
Mrs. Fieldih &C orinn n e
ToWnes.
May Fielding-Nora Lee Cul-
lens.
Porter-Sara Fowler.
The Cricket on the Hearth, in
the chapel Saturday afternoon at
Lhree-thirty.
Given by the Class of Nineteen
Fourteen, under the direction of
Miss Emma Ody Pohl.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
Mrs. Tracy Green Located

A letter was received Tuesday
by Mrs. Kate Kuykendall of this
city, from Mrs. Tracy Green,
who mysteriously disappeared
from Columbus several weeks
ago. The letter was sent from
Sapulpa, Okla. Mrs. Green did
not give any cause for leaving
her family here, but in the letter
she stated that she would ex-
plain later. She is working in q
restaurant in Sapulpa.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
Attending Target Practice.

First Lieut.. Sam Swanzey of
company C., with 20 men left
Monday for Laurel where they
go to attend the annual target
practice of the End Mississippi
regiment. The 3rd regiment are
holding practice at Vicksburg.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

ness problems of the times. His
speech in part follows:
Mr.. President, Gentlemen of the
Association, Ladies and Gentlemen:
L came not here to talk. But
Mr.. Hopkins, who was to respond
to the address of welcome, not
being present, this part of the pro-
gram has fallen on me.
"The field into which our pro-
fession calls us to work has broad
ened until it today offers to those
who labor in the vineyard of the
worlds activities more than any
other business. Her open doors
are many and her rewards great.
| have learned to look upon the
hardware business as a science,
the knowledge of which can be
only acquired by tedious training
in a school of practical experience.
How many of us can today be lost
in that intricate line of builders
hardware when plans and specifi-
cations serve as the only guide to
its unique detail and the pleasing
art of uniform application. The
hardware business is becoming
more complex each year. To the
retail dealer it has become prob
lem requiring eternal vigilance.
| Were it not for the system of lists
and discounts we employ which
are so convenient in deSpatching
the duties which devolve upon a
man in our calling, it would be a
nightmare ofshidious proportions.
Therefore, too much time cannot
be given TO this feature of the bus
mess. 1t is the means by which
all disputes may be settled and
without it we are as ship at sea
without a rudder or compass to
pilot us over the shoals of merci-
less competition.
Enough of who we are and
what we are doing. We are here
as your welcome guests and hope
you will pardon US when we say
that the verses which come un-
hidden are the best, for no song
of bird is so sweet as the one it
sings when its heart is full. We
desire to express our hearty thanks
| for the warm welcome received at
the hands of the people of Column
bus today"
A feature of the program was a
talk by Mr.. c. A. Peck of Berlin,
/ Wisconsin, secretary of the Hard
ware Insurance Co. He compli-
mented the Mississippi hardware
men as an organization, and said
that there was great good in all
business associations. He believed
in mutual insurance and advised
| the visitors to carry policies in the
Hardware Mutual Insurance Co,
The appointment of committees
was then announced by President
Davis as follows. and the meeting
adjourned to take a ear ride over
the city;
Resolutions w. T. Gee, Kill
michael; Kyle Chandler, West
Point; j. NJ. McAnnis, Corinth; c.
H. Hooker, Lexington.
Nominating-R. c. Courtenay
Dema; F. L. Holburg, Macon; Viii
liam Raymonds, Tupelo; j. II. Tur-
ner, Philadelphia; |. Poythress
Gulfport.
4 Auditing-A. P Orrick, Canton
Claude Horn, Carrollton; j. c
Buckley, Water Valley.
A special program in eompli
ment to the visitors was given a
the |. |. and c., beginning at 8:3t
o'clock Tuesday evening.
An open session was held a
the court house yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Geo. Fl. Maxwell. VIII.
twas to address this meeting OF
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
Wanted Boys and Girls.

The boys and girls are request
ed to meet at Christian church
today at $50 p. m. to practice
their songs for the great chill
dren's service next Sunday at 3
p. m. Another rehearsal will be
held Saturday at $3.50 and all are
invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
PRES'T H. [. WHITFIELD
FOR GOVERNOR
FROM JACKSON DAILY NEWS
FRIENDS EXPECT HIM TO MAKE FORMAL
ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN SCHOOL WORK
is DONE

Inc ICllOWlng was taken from
the Jackson News Of last Sunday
and will be read with interest:
President Henry l.. Whitfield
of the Industrial Institute and
College. according to reports cir
culating in political circles, is
practically certain to be a candi-
date for Governor.
Many of his warm personal
friends are urging Mr.. Whitfield
to make the race and he is said
to be seriously considering the
question. The report has it that
Mr. Whitfield, as soon as his col
lege closes will make the formal
announcement and begin an ac-
tive campaign.
This statement is made by one
of Mr.. Whitfeld's warmest per-
sonal friends, and a man who
knows, probably better than any
other, the full strength of the
distinguished educator. Mr..
Whitfield has been mentioned as
a possibility for some time, but
he has taken occasion, once at
least, to deny the report.
But that Mr.. Whitfield is being
urged to make the race, there is
not the slightest question.
Whether he can be persuaded to
enter is another matter. There
are those who say he will be-
come a candidate. Mr.. Whit
field may or he may not enter
the contest, but if he does not.
some of the best informed poll
ticians in the state have got their
wires crossed-and for the first
time, too.
There is no man with wider
acquaintance in the state than
Mr. Whitfield, who. as State
Superintendent of Education, be-
gan the development of the pub
lie school system of Mississippi,
and built it up to what it was a
couple of years ago, when he re-
signed to become president of
the Industrial Institute and Col
lege. Mr.. Whitfield began a
systematic development of the
rural schools ten years ago, and,
to his personal effort is largely
due the present splendid educa-
tional system of the state, one of
the best in the South.
He travelled over the state
making speeches in the interest
of the schools and was response
BILE for many counties and dis
tricts levying special school tax,
extending the sessions and build
ing better school houses. Mr..
Whitfield became personally
known to more people at that
time than probably any other
man in the state, and this should
stand him in good stead if he
decides to make the race for
Governor next year.
Another strong possibility is
Hon. John c. Kyle of Sardis
Mr.. Kyle's friends are anxious to
see him enter the race for Gov
ernor. and believe he would make
an excellent race. He is strong
with the people and is one of the
ablest men in the state.
That Mr.. Kyle does not want
this Office is we'll known, but
influential friends are trying him
out, and it is believed he will, if
conditions look favorable, decide
to make the race. His public
record is a strong one, and he
would have a strong following if
he came out for Governor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

In the absence Of Judge New
nan Cayce, Miss Lillian Cayce
will write all insurance that the
patrons of her father, and others,
may see fit to give her Thank
ing friends in advance. mS-3t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

Those ladies of Columbus who
desire daintily planned and sub
stantially made dresses will do
well to see Miss Lizzie Mcknight
at Mrs. Ben Cline's on 7th street
between 1st and End avenue
south. Prices to please the peo-
pie.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
For Sale.

Secondhand surrey. In gooc
condition. Cost SIS, will sell fol
S35.
If G. w. SHERMAN.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
un til used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently" Hon. John r. Gar
rett, Mayor, Girard, Ala.
Price 50.cents. Foster Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the Unit
ed States. Remember the name
Doan's-and take no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
Convention Notes.

A feature of the convention is
the exhibit hall, located in the
Stone hotel. Hardware imple-
ments of every description are on
display at this place. Among
the many firms represented are,
The E. G. Atkins Saw Company
of Indianapolis, Ind, represented
by P. C.. Lewis and E. E Hall;
the Dover Manufacturing Com
pany, of Canal Dover, Ohio, rep
resented by E. c. Snyder; the
Majestic Range Manufacturing
Company of st. Louis, represent
ed by j. G. Bowers and E -.
Graham; the Simmons Manufac-
turing Company, of Fitchburg,
Mass, represented by H. w.
Pring and ]. P. Rogers; he Car
borundum Company, of Niagara
Falls, N. Y, represented by
Luthe, G,owles; American Steel
and Wire Company, New York,
represented hy j. w. Meeker,
Jr., C. S. Bennett, c. c. Scott
and O. D. Bates; Oliver Plow
Company. South Bend, Ind. rep
resented by ]. E. Millencamp
and NJ. F. Doughterty: the Elk
Manufacturing Company. Mem
phis. represented by E. M. Yes
tai: Barrett Manufacturing Co.,
largest manu- facturers of roofing,
represented by Mr.. G. w. Car
mer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

in 'Closefitting" petticoats.
Just received at Simon Loeb &
Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

Simon Loeb a Bro. sells the
best in mems and boys clothing.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
Greet Ser mons Christian
Church.

Tonight-"The Moral and
Other Laws"
Friday-"The Bait Most PeO-
pie Bite"
This sermon will be Illustrated
by a magical trick Of much inter
est.
Come and enjoy the interest
ing services.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12
a Skirt

that washes. See the new kind
at Simon Loeb & Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-05-12

Among the prominent visitors
ty the convention were Mr.. c. A..
Peck of Berlin, Wis, secretary of
the Hardware Insurance Co. and
Mr.. NJ. L. Corey of Argos, Ind,
editor of the National Hardware
Bulletin, and secretary of the Ma
tional Retail Hardware Assecia-
ton. These gentlemen were fa-
vorably impressed with Columbus,
and asked if the citizens appreci-
ated the handsome old ante-bel-
lum homes, which they considered
historical and beautiful. They
were exceptionally friendly and
became quite popular during their
short stay in the city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
WOMAN RESCUED
FROM T LAM ES
Carried From Third Story of
Burning Building by Chief
and Detective.
'[speclal to Tho Tlmcs. Dispatch /

Norfolk, VA, December 27.--Flre this
morning partially destroyed the building at
No. 33i Main Street, occupied on the ground
floor by the Burt Shoe Store and on tho
upper floor by Bradford q Hail. dentists.
The thrilling rescue OF Mrs. Hal from tho
third story OF the building by Chief Nc
Laughln and Detective Powers was feat
ure OF the fire, witnessed By thousands.
The origin Of the fire was IN the rear OF
the building, the cause unknown, and tho
flames spread rapidly. The shoe store was
swept In few minutes. and the flames
rapidly began to climb to the upper floors.
1t was while directing tho movement OF
the firemcn in placing their lines of hoso
that Chief McLaughlin's attention was call
ed 10 the fact that a woman had appeared
at third-story window. occupied by Mrs.
Halls family She was III in bed and alone
in tho building at the time Chief Nc
Iaushln and Detective Powers dashed
through the binding smoke 10 the steps
and disappeared.
There was a shout from the hundreds
congregated tho scene. when few min
utcs later they reappeared with the limp
form OF Mrs Hall on their shoulders. She
had becn overcome by the dense smoke. Tho
two men were almost exhausted from their
exertlons. the binding and suffocating smoke
being Intense. Mrs. Hail quickly recovered,
but for some time was hysterlcal.
The fire was quickly controlled. but tho
shoe stock of the Burt store is ruined and
the building considerably damaged on the
inside. The estimated loss is $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
nnEAk rnRoUGH ICE.
George and Il. Hisuue Hutter Drowned
In lNanaMhn liver.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Lynchburg, Va. December a.
George Hutter, a superintendent of the
Fort Defiance Coal Company, of Gau-
ley Bridge w. Va, aud his brother,
u Risquc Hutter, of this city. We're
drowned this morning about 1 o'clock
while crossing the Kanawha River
near Gauley Mills when returning
home from an entertainment. Up to
late this afternoon their bodies had not
been recovered Both were residents
of Lynchburg, and Risque Hutter was
on Christmas visit when the tragedy
occurred.
George broke through the ice first,
and RIsque plunged after him In an
effort to save him. At this time they
were discovered by n friend. who ran
for assistance, but when he returned
both men had disappeared. The drown
ing occurred just above a dam, and
the bodies cannot wash away. The
dead men were well known here, being
prominently connected. They We're
cousins of the wellknown Langhornes,
of Albemarle county, one of whom is
Mrs Charles Dana Gibson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
NIason-Rhodes.

Especial to The Times-D ispatch.l
Cartersville, Va, December 2T.-The
Gainesville Baptist Church was the
scene of beautiful marriage at 8
o'clock this afternoon, when Miss An
ME Kathrine Rhodes became the bride
of Philip Henry Mason. of Mathews
Ihe ceremony was performed by Rev.
Sparks w Milton, D. D. of Norfolk
j. T. Stinson,. pastor of the church.
The bridesmaids were Misses Marie
Louise Rhodes. sister of the bride;
Charlotte Gillian. of Norfolk, and Ell
groomsmen were Y. c. Noonan. T. j.
Fleming and J. +. Duke, all OF Rich
mond
1'he bride was given away by her
brother Fred w. Rhodes, and was
Immediately preceded by her sister.
The groom was attended by Herbert
Leckey, of Norfolk. as best man. Miss
Mary Pitts, of Elk Hill, presided at the
organ.
Fork Union. and Obey A. Irving, of this
place.
Other guests from distance were
Mrs. Geo. w. Mason. mother of the
groom, and Miss Susie Mason of
Of California; = NJ Collier. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Head and Mr.. and Mrs Y.
C Noonan. of Richmond.
The bride is the daughter of the
late ". II. Rhodes, OF this place and
is we'll connected throughout the State,
and on her mothers side Is related
ITO the Price family. both of4thls state
and Mississippi. being a cousin of Cen
eral Sterling Price. OF Confederate
fame, whose name appears in the his
tory of the Price family Just compiled
and published. The groom is secre-
tary and treasurer of the Noonandson
Realty Corporation, of Richmond, and
is popular there in both business and
social circles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-28
Held Without Ball.

tSpecial to The Times-D ispatch.l
Goldsboro, N. c., December 2T.-The
defendants in the Christmas Eve
tragedies. which resulted In the death
of Mrs. Johnnie Mooring and Berger
Smith. were given preliminary hear
Ing this afternoon, and the coroners
jury, which presided over both cases
rendered verdict that Mrs. Johnnie
Mooring came to her death by gun
shot wound in her left side at the
hands of Herbert Mooring; ana that
Berger Smith came to his death by
knife wounds inflicted by George j
Smith. Both Smith and Moorlng We're
placed in jail without bail to await q
hearing at the next term of Superior
Court