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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

A very enthusiastic meeting
was held at the city hall Friday
night under the auspices of the
Business League. The object OF
the meeting was for the purpose
of hearing the report of the re-
tiring board of directors and to
elect new board for the ensuing
year to carry on the great work
that has been started by this or
gaiZation. The report was read
by the president, Hon. P. w.
Maer, and showed that incal-
culable good had been accom-
plished by the club during the
nine months in which they have
had to work. Besides bringing
about cheaper freight rates they
have directed the attention of
the outside world to this town
and county more efficiently than
could have been done through
any other means. 1t must be
remembered that for the past
two years there has been a gen.
eral unrest and panicky feeling
throughout the country in finan-
cial circles, and for this reason
great business schemes have
miscarried everywhere. but with
the bright prospects before us
for an abundant yield in all
kinds of crops and high prices
prevailing the promoters of this
organization should take courage
and redouble every energy in the
future.
There were not enough repre-
sentative citizens at this meeting
to elect new directors, and it was
agreed upon to hold a public
gathering for the purpose of
creating more widespread inter-
est in this organization. Ideas
of several business men present
were given out as to the best
means of bringing about proper
enthusiasm. Before the meeting
adjourned they decided to have
an entertainment at Lake Park
next Thursday night and cordi-
ally invite everybody. A. luncheon
and other refreshments will be
enjoyed. Prominent men have
been asked to speak on this
evening, among whom are,
j. |. Sturdivant, w. w. Craig,
L. j. Locke, Jr., B. A. Weaver,
Walter Weaver. P. w. Maer, E.
S. Donnell, John A. Stinson and
others.
The feature of the evening
will be the election of directors
and some of the most capable
business men have been nomi-
mated. The blue and red the ticket
system of balloting will be in
augurated. These tickets will
be used to work up rivalry and
stir up general interest.
Each ticket will contain the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
PROCEEDINGS or
CITY COUNCIL
the TREAsURER's REPORT
eRiBsEs Will De BUILT ACROSS
h00RE's caEEk---USUAL MATTERS
WERE ATTENDED TO

City Hall, Columbus, Miss,
Aug. 2, 1910.
At a regular meeting of the
council this date present. E. S.
Donnell, mayor, and councilmen,
Smell. Vaughan, McClannahan,
Weaver. Moore and Steen.
After the reading and adoption
of the minutes the following pro-
ceedings were had:
The marshaPs report covering
collections for the month of July,
1910, was read and summary of
same ordered spread on the min
uteS, as follows:
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
POPULAR LOW FARE EX-
CURSION

Via Mobile & Ohio r. r.,
August 18th. 1910. Columbus
to Asheville, N. c., $13. 10; Gin
cinnati, o.. $14.0O; Detroit.
Mich. $500; Lake Toxaway.
N. c., $14 95; Louisville, KY,
$500; Monteagle, Tenn, So. 40;
Norfolk, Va, $500; Tate
Springs, Tenn, $13.10; Wash
ington. ID. c.. $500: and return.
Greatly reduced fares to many
other points also. Tickets on
sale August 18th, 1910, limited,
returning, to reach original start
ing point not later than
August 28. For further particu-
lars and tickets apply to nearest
Ticket Agent, Mobile & Ohio
Railroad. G. A. Griffin, T. P.
A. Meridian, Miss.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
In Police Court.

Joe Hunnicut, negro, was
tried before Mayor Donnell Fri
day morning charged with as
sault and battery with intent to
kill. He was put under a 5000
bond to await the action of the
grand jury. The same morning
John Brown. another negro. was
fined $25 or 60 days for carrying
concealed weapons.
Claud Moorehead, colored. was
fined 81. so by the mayor the
past week for having a hog pen
located on his premises in the
city limits.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
X. ofP. Barbecue.

The members of the Knight of
Pythias Lodge and their families
will enjoy the annual X. Of p.
barbecue next Wednesday, Aug.
10, which will be given at Wash
ington Park, A special commit
tee of six has been appointed to
look after the success of the day
and are as follows: Messrs. w.
S. Muslin, Louis Shull, r, M.
Charley Moore, Hogan
Duncan and Pete Geraud.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Over one hundred citizens have
pledged themselves to join the
Athletic Association that is being
organized by the young men of
the city. A call meeting will be
held in the city hall tomorrow
night at $50. You are urged to
attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
sun-thu

If your premises are damp you
should send TO the Bell Lumber
Co. and get a barrel Of Stacked
lime and sprinkle around. 75c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
N office.

Please present all accounts due
to date on or before August 10,
1910.
All bills payable on 10th of
each month.
Adams Realty Company,
Incorporated.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS AND
CHICAGO AND RETURN.

Very low rates via Mobile &
Ohio Railroad. for all trains leav-
ing Mobile August 10th, 1910. Re-
turn limit. to reach original start
ing point September 4th, 1910.
Apply to NJ. q. O. Agents for par
ticulars.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Broom cottage on Main street
one block from college; also A
room cottage on 18th street one
block from college. Apply Mrs.
M. Runciman.
r,,v, tl,r
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

/. H. dykes, treasurer.
Columbus, Miss, Aug. /. 1910.
The reports of the street COM
missioner, engineers at water wks
and chief of aolice were read and
ordered filed.
A petition from the teachers of
the white schools of the city pray
ing the council to rescind their
former action and grant permis-
sion to teachers when actually alb
sent from duty on account of sick
ness, immunity from reduction in
salary not exceeding two days per
month, was read.
On motion duly seconded the
order of the council deducting sal
airy of the teachers for each and
every day absent was rescinded
and immunity as prayed for in pc
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Beautiful amethyst bracelets,
lockets and La Vallieres at ROM
bach's. the Reliable Jewellers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Schools Open September =.
The public schools OF the
city will open on Monday. Sep
tembember II. -
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

The West Hotel, Gil Main
street. completely furnished.
Apply at hotel.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Big reductions are being made
in boys and mems straw hats at
Simon Loeb & Bro. Read their
ad.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
Hoties.

From and after August /,
1910, we will conduct our busi-
ness on a cash basis only.
j. F. PERKERSON & BRO.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Respectfully submitted,
nj. C. Vandiver,
Marshal and Tax Collector.
/ hereby certify that M. c.
Vandiyer, marshal and tax col
lector, has this day paid me the
sum of 6, ,632. Is.
TT C..I-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07

Special rates to Kolola Springs
for auto parties. Inquire Colum-
bus Auto & Electric Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1910-08-07
/. HI. Sykes,
Secretary and Treasurer.

The Treasurer's report showing
the condition of the city finan-
cially, was then read and ordered
spread on the minutes and is as
follows:
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

The peril of the four young men
who put out upon Lake Michigan in a
gasoline launch with a supply of fuel
close to exhaustion should remind mo-
tor yachtsmen that a small boat with
out power is helpless in comparison
with a sailing yacht. The latter can
be handled so that she will be safe in
the toughest of weather. while the
powerless motor boat must wallow and
take what comes, unless those in
charge of her have seamanship enough
to rig a sea anchor and ride behind it
while awaiting succor.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
Governments 0. K. on the Lowly Toad

claim to consideration and apprecia-
ton. First of all, as to the longevity
of the toad, the investigators express
the opinion that many toads reach an
age of at least ten or fifteen years
They also believe it possible for the
toad to live for limited time with
out food but doubt stories about toads
being found in rocks and trees.
The toad" says the pamphlet. ais
a nocturnal animal. and ventures out
during the day only when tempted by
an. abundance of food or when the air
and moving insects. centipeds. etc. At
is full of moisture. 1t eats only living
night, soon after sundown. or even be-
fore on cool evenings. 1t emerges from
it's shelter and slowly hops about In
search of food. Almost a regular beat
is covered. In the country this in
cludes forays along roadsides. into gar
dens and cultivated fields and wher
ever insect food is abundant and grass
or other thick herbage does not pre-
vent locomotion. In cities and suburb
an villages the lawns, walks and par
ticularly the spots beneath electris
lamps are favorite hunting grounds
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
A ConundrUm Tea.

OF all the novel and interesting
ways of entertaining ones guests l
think the Conundrum Tea party took
the best, for one given recently was
the talk of the town, for several days
after its occurrence.
The guests were &c in number, fill
ing two tables and as two sisters we're
the hostesses. one presided at each
table. Everything in the way of china
and floral decorations were simply per-
feet. At each place was found card
with the name of the person who was
to occupy the chair, but besides the
name, there was a conundrum. Each
guest had the privilege of guessing
her own first and If she failed it was
passed on to the next person.
The one who guessed the largest
number of conundrums received the
first prize and the one who answered
the least received the consolation"
prize. There were prizes provided for
each table. l can assure you there
was no lack of conversation After
tea, the prizes were distributed, games
were played and from the lateness of
the hour when the guests departed l
am sure every one had a delightful
time.
MADAME MERRI
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

TAMES WILSON. secretary of agri-
y culture, has been hot-footing it aft
er Chicago man who had the
temerity to sell Franklin MacVeagh,
secretary of the treasury, a barrel of
bogus vinegar. MacVeagh bought the
vinegar believing it was the real
thing, the kind that father used to
make OIL the farm, fit to put on let
tuce and pickle pigs feet with and all
that sort of thing.
The looks and smell of the stuff
made him suspicious, and so he hal
looed for the pure food inspectors
to come and examine. They reported
the alleged vinegar was in reality
adulterated and artificially colored
and misbranded criminal informa-
ton was filed against the luckless
storekeeper and he was taken into
the United States court. accused of
deeeiving and misleading MacVeagh.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

A RECENT bulletin of the depart
"A ment of agriculture in Washing
ton has taken up the case of the toad,
dispelling the host of vague and lu-
dicrous fancies as to its venomous
qualities. Its medicinal virtues, or
most commonly. the hidden toadstone
of priceless value
Touching toads, says the bulletin.
does not produce warts on the hands,
The toad's breath does not cause con-
vulsions in children, nor does toad
in newly dug well insure good and
unfailing water supply. nor in a new
made cellar will one bring prosperity
to the household.
The Massachusetts experiment sta
ton has been investigating the hab-
Its, food and economic value Of the
toad. and the result establishes its
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
corpse" Aroused by Noise, Runs Away

No." another man declared, Il
reckon it is a case of heat prostra-
tion."
Il think he's just dreamin' about
Jack Johnson's victory" said a third.
In the meantime the Emergency hos
pital ambulance with changing gong
arrived on the scene, and a policeman
with perspiration streaming down his
face rushed up to the mouth of the
alley and was forcing his way through
the crowd to get at the supposed dead
man.
The noise aroused the corpse" 3"
The PROSTATE figure slowly arose, dis
closing the stalwart form of a negro.
He gazed in astonishment at the
crowd that blocked up the entrance to
the alley and saw the policeman and
white-coated Emergency surgeon ell
bowling their way toward him. With
yawn and a stretch of his arms, the
negro darted into the side door of a
printing office, slamming the door be-
hind him.
Investigation disclosed the fact that
the negro has been employed at the
printing establishment a number OF
years He said he was tired and went
out into the quiet, cool alleyway to
take a nap during the lunch hour
That was ALL
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

1t Is stated that the recent missile
test against the ram Katahdin has
piercing power Of big projectiles fired
. modern battleships' range is wrong
that the missile really drops from the
trajectory at so sharp an angle that 1t
delivers a glancing blow and therefore
does not penetrate armor plate of only
moderate thickness. If this is true,
the fighting will have to be at closer
range, and the guns of smaller caliber
than the big 13-inch rifles will come
into greater favor.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
Aims and the Man.

"Sure Father Flaherty was a good
man." Mr.. Murphy said of the deceased
parish priest. He hated sin but he
loved tn sinner. an he was all COM
passion an patience an wisdom.
There never was another loike i'm f'r
holdin' up hope to tn poor batthered
man that had amy desire f'r good.
Faith said he to Con Meehan, tn
tonne tn bh'y was down an out,
faith, this soide av paradise 'tist all
beginning again, over an over, an tin
tonnes overt
AN that keen." continued Mr.
Murphy, "'twas niver worth whole to
keep back part av tn price av tn
land! Wild a twinkle in his eye he'd
see clean through amy Ananias that
iver walked.
'An' gin'rous!" Mr.. Murphy's voice
dropped to a lower key and his eyes
were wet as he added, His hand was
always In his pockut, an whin they
prepared him f'r burial they found his
right arm longer than his left wild
stretchin' 1t out to tn poor."-Youth's
Companion.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

VIZ ASHINGTON.-One of the inves-
w tigating committees set in motion
at the late session of congress that is
expected to yield some interesting re-
suits is the subcommittee of five sena-
tors, members of the judiciary COM
mittee, who have been directed to in
vestigate and report on the workings
of the third degree as exemplified
by federal officers in criminal prosecu-
tions.
The investigation will take a wide
range. One member of the committee
will be sent to Oklahoma to learn
what basis there is for the charge
made by Gov. Haskell and his friends,
that the prosecutions started against
him under the Roosevelt administra-
ton were inspired by personal malice,
and that the methods resorted to by
the special agents of the government
in their efforts 10 convict Haskell
were discreditable.
Another branch of the Investigation
will relate to some of the western
prosecutions. especially those con
Quoted by Robert Kay Devlin, as
United States attorney for the North
ern district of California. Devlin's
nomination was hung up in the Judi
ciary committee of the senate for a
long time. on complaint that he had
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
Sold MacVeagh Spoiled Vinegar; Fined

Tie man pleaded guilty and was fined
S25. He promised to be good
A Buffalo milling concern has been
fined for mixing ground corncobs with
-four middiings. The same concern was
also found guilty of putting ground
corncobs in gluten" preparation. A
lot of ''raisins," shipped from Califor-
mia to Texas, was discovered to be in
part a decomposed vegetable SUBJ
stance A Chicago firm selling a
"quick-rising" buckwheat -four has
been fined for fraud in having sold
in reality a mixture of wheat flour
and buckwheat without any quick
rising properties.
Another Buffalo dealer was caught
selling to Michigan folk a wonderful
hair tonic" which was advertised to
cure headache and loss of hair and
all sorts of thins. Analysis showed
it contained 9S.5 per cent. of alcohol
and nothing to cure anything. The
dealer was let off with fine. A
Michigan man was detected selling in
large quantities a hay fever cure"
composed of 1895 per cent. cocaine
hydocloride He was fined 500. Sew
eral lemon extracts and vanilla ex-
tract takers have been recently
caught and punished.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

and even onions are not disdained.
Supposing the boys furnish the con.
veyance and driver. Each one must
be ready when the wagonnette ar
rives. The baskets are snugly stored
away and the merry party start. After
arriving the fire should be built and
when 1t is one mass of red Goals, take
the potatoes, put each one deep down
under and each ear of corn unhusked
1t will take about forty minutes to
cook these properly. Meanwhile the
table is prepared and when all is
ready, not one thing is found missing
People never know what there is In
potato till they have eaten one
roasted. with salt and butter.
After the baskets have all been re
packed with the little that is left
dishes, spoons and jars returned tc
their proper owners, comes the camp
fire, around which they all gather
songs and stories told, till the stars
and moon illumine the sky and all are
reminded that picnics must end. Tc
start at three or four in the afternoon
gives ample time, providing the dis
tance is not great, which should not
be the case. Generally the mistake
is made Of going too far and staying
too long and having a large party
Fruits, such as bananas, cherries
plums and apples make a welcome ad
dition.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
HARD TO PLEASE
Regarding the Morning Cup.

"Oh how hard it was to part with
coffee, but the continued trouble with
constipation and belching was such
that l finally brought myself to leave
it of
Then the question was, what should
we use for the morning drink? Tea
was worse for us than coffee; choco-
late and cocoa were soon tired Of;
milk was not liked very well, and hot
water we could not endure.
About two years ago we struck
upon Postum and have never been
without It since.
I'VE have seven children. Our baby
now eighteen months old would not
take milk, SO we tried Postum and
found she liked it and 1t agreed with
her perfectly. She is today, and has
been, one Of the healthiest babies In
the State.
81 use about two-thirds Postum and
one-third milk and a teaspoon of sugar,
and put 1t into her bottle. If you could
have seen her eyes sparkle and hear
her say good" today when / gave 1t
to her. you would believe me that
she likes 1t.
IF / was matron of an infants
home. every child would be raised on
Postum. Many of my friends say,
You are looking so welli' 1 reply, I
am well: drink Postum. l have no
more trouble with constipation, and
know that I owe my good health to
God and Postum
Il am writing this letter because I
want to tell you how much good
Postum has done us. but II you knew
how l shrink from publicity, you
would not publish this letter, at least
not over my name"
Read the little book. "The Road to
Wellvflle, "in pkgs. There's a Reason. %
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of hums1
interest.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27

The ice. cold geyser discovered in
YELLOWSTONE park not only upsets the
accepted theory as to the origin of Pc
riodical natural fountains, but adds a
feature of economic value to the scene
Of natural wonders. Heretofore tour
lists have been able to catch fish and
swing them from the river into a gey-
scr basin OF hot water, to be cooked
while still upon the hook. Now they
will be able to catch the fish and
swing them intoIcoId@storage.
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
PicnicS,

WHdI QO0S lLdl ndIlS TcCdll W yOuI
mind? Visions of spiders, ants, toads
and other horrid insects not invited?
Piles OF. cake, with only enough bread
to go around once-the salt forgotten
so the hard boiled eggs were drug in
the market" The coffee bottle leaked
so half the quantity was wasted and
you went home hungry declaring it
was the last picnic you would ever go
to.
Well-picnics can be made most de-
lightful. First of all the party must
be thoroughly congenial, all well ac-
Quainted, even one stranger is apt to
make things somewhat formal, but of
course this all will depend on the per
son. Ten or twelve is a good number.
The place to go to must not be too far
away and if possible should be near
water-if only a small stream. The
girls should meet and decide upon the
lunch-each one knowing definitely
what they are to furnish. One will
bring the sandwiches, another the
cake, pickles, olives, cheese, crackers
and jelly, with sugar for coffee and
salt being divided between two more.
Potatoes to roast and butter falling to
another. Corn if in season makes an
agreeable addition.
To one may fall the responsibility of
seeing that the dishes, coffee pot and
table linen are provided. All these lit
tie items are carefully talked over
, Paper napkins can be used and plates
for each one cut out of white stiff pa
per, with quotations written around. If
} liked, smaller plates can be made for
/ butter. Small pieces of soft paper
should also be provided with which to
hold the potato. for they are to be
roasted. To the girl who furnishes
the sandwiches l will tell her just
how. Get a can of corn beef, remove
any gristle, chop very fine. then make
a dressing, like for cabbage salad. One
egg, lump of butter, salt, pepper and
| mustard, with one cup of vinegar, di-
! luted with water If too strong, is a
/ good rule, boil until it thickens, being
careful not to let it curdle; pour this
over the meat and mix thoroughly
with a spoon.
I 1hO VI eau 1OI DS lOO Ii
but not dry. Cut in thin slices, spread
/ with butter, then the meat Cut off
! the crust or not, as you like. To look
/ pretty, these sandwiches can be tied
with ribbons in piles of dozen, pack
{ in a covered paste board box which
( can be thrown away, saving one basket
to carry home. The hard boiled eggs
can be left in the shell and each one
ornamented with a quotation, or
! taken out of the shell and wrapped in
/ tissue paper. Cabbage or salmon sal
ad or any kind that is liked can be
made and carried in a glass fruit jar
The small dainty pieces of celery are
nice if the distance is not far so they
will keep fresh, but if the pieces are
wrapped in wet paper, then a nap
kin or a towel put around them
they will be found very nice and
crisp. Lettuce sandwiches are appe
tizing If made properly Use only
the small tender leaves, place with a
dash or salad dressing between two
thin slices of bread.
The can opener and an olive fork
must not be forgotten. although a hat
pin has been made to serve very well
for the latter. Some like radishes
Barbour County index., 1910-07-27
GIT HERE'S a dead man in that al
lev"

ley.
This exclamation by an excited col
ored man at Eleventh and E streets,
in Washington, caused considerable
CONSERVATION among pedestrians and
loungers in that vicinity a few days
ago. He pointed to a narrow alleyway
on the north side of E street between
Eleven and Twelfth streets, between
two buildings.
Pretty soon the mouth of the little
alley was blocked by curious people.
A business man in the neighborhood
who reered over the heads of the NOR
bid crowd and saw man stretched
out full length. and apparently very
i'll or dead, in the alleyway, telephoned
to the Emergency hospital for an am
bulance. Other men ran hither and
thither in search of a policeman.
He may be drunk suggested an
old man as he gazed at the PROSTATE
form