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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
Mr.. Easily Tenders Resignation.

Rev. Gilbert H. Easley, who
for more than two years has been
pastor of the Christian church,
hes rendered his regignation, and
leaves at an early date for Knox
vile, where he goes to accept a
call to the pulpitof the Christian
church in that city.
Mr.. Easily represents the high
est type of Christian manhood.
and is esteemed and respected
not only by the members of the
Christian church but by his fel-
low pastors and their congrega-
tions as well. As a token of the
high regard in which they hold
the departing divine. the pastors
of the uptown Protestant
churches have decided to hold a
farewell service in his honor to-
night. This service viii take
place at the First Methodist
church. and there will be a SER
mon by Mr.. Easley. with short
talks by DR.. Henderson. DR.. Hill.
Rev. Hewitt and perhaps Others.
The public is cordially invited
to attend this service,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
DEATH CLAIMS REV. SMELL
WHO FORMERLY LIVED HERE
Body Brought to Columbus for
Interment, Which Took Place
on Saturday Morning

Rev. L. Fl. Smell, a former Co
lumbian who had recently made
his home in Meridian, died at a
hospital in that city at an early
hour Friday morning, his death
having followed an illness which
extended over quite a lengthy
period.
Mr.. Smell was for a long time
a citizen of this city. having dur
ing his residence here devoted
himself to the practice of law.
He always had a leaning toward
the ministry, however. and in
the late eighties decided to relin-
quish Blackstone, and take up
the Bible as a text book. He
took a biological course at one of
the leading Southern UNIVERSE
ties. and after completing his
studies was ordained as an Epis-
copal clergyman. His first charge
after entering the ministry was
at Grenada, and later he efficient
ly served several other churches
at different points in Mississippi.
He had been in bad health for
quite a long time past, and his
death was by no means unex-
pected.
Mr.. Smell, who was about sixty
years of age, was a bachelor.
His nearest surviving relative is
Mr.. John A. Smell, a prominent
merchant of this city, who left
for Meridian as soon as the tele-
gram announcing the death of
his relative was received.
The body was brought to Co
lumbus for burial. the funeral
having taken place at St. Paul's
Episcopal church at nine O'Clock
Saturday morning. with the rec
tor. Rev. w. E. Dakin, as the of
ficiating clergyman. Interment
was made at Friend ship ceme-
terry, Messrs. E. r. Hopkins, E.
s Donnell, L. w. Stevens,
Brooks Nc iowan and Jack Par
rish having borne the casket to
the grave.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
CHANGERY COURT TO
CONVENE ON MONDAY
TERM WILL LIKELY UE SHORT
Docket ~ Made 10 Largely oi
Divorce Cases, Which Can
Be Very Speedily Dis
posed Of

Monday marks the beginning
OF the fall term Of chancery
court. over which Judge ia nes
+. McCool will preside
The term will probably be Of
short duration. as the docket.
while large. Is made up princi-
pally Of divorce cases. and these
can be speedily disposed Of.
Most Of the c6mplainants and de-
PENDANTS in these cases are of the
colored persuasion, and there is
nothing which a chancellor can
dispose of with greater ease than
a divorce case in which the liti-
gants are negroes. These cases
are seldom contested, and about
the only duties devolving upon
the chancellor consist in listening
to the reading of the allega-
tions filed by the plaintiff, and
then signing a decree granting
the divorce.
The one important case on the
docket is that in which Randolph
Barrentine ct al seek to have de-
clared void and set aside the
will of the late Henry Barren
tine, a wealthy citizen of the
Caledonia neighborhood who
died several months ago. The
details of this case have already
been given in the Commercial,
and do not require repetition at
this time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
MR.. CARY COOKE ADDED
TO LEAGUE DIRECTORATE
Popular Prairie Planter to Help
His Associates Boost the
City and County

| At meeting of the directorate
of the Columbus Business League
which was held last Thursday
night Mr.. Cary Cooke was made
a director, having been elected
to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr.. w. H. Carter,
who was elected at the annuaI
lmeeting Of the league member
several weeks ago, but who, on
account of the pressure Of pri-
vate business, found it impossible
to serve.
1t has long been the desire of
the directors to have associated
with them on the board pro-
gressive planter who would
evince sufficient interest in the
affairs of the organization to at
tend all meetings. and they feel
convinced that Mr.. Cooke will do
this. He is generally recognized
as live wire, and will undoubt-
edly prove a valuable acquisition
to the league directorate.
Mr.. A. K. Silverthorne, presi-
dent of the Interstate Lumber
Company, was present at the
meeting. and made an enthusias-
tic talk along the line Of civic
improvement. Mr.. Silverthorne
has large interests here, and in
his address assured the directors
that both he and the company of
which he is the executive head
would heartily cooperate with
them in any movement having as
its aim the advancement of the
welfare and prosperity of Colum-
bus. Upon motion of Col. John
P. Mayo. the doors of the league
were thrown open to Mr.. Silver
thorne, and he was assured that
he would be welcome at any and
all meetings.
The league is cooperating with
the local Pythians in their efforts
to make the Dokey ceremonial to |
be held here on October 18th a
big success and is also assisting
the directors of the fair associa-
ton in the work of securing at
fractions for the coming fair.
Secretary Weatherly is a hustler
who is never idle but who is con-
tinually engaged in an effort to
boost Columbus and advance her
interests.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
DOWNWARD SLUMP
IN COTTON MARKET
LOST TEN POINTS SATURDAY
During Past Two Weeks Prices
Have Dropped Nearly Six Dol
lars a Bale.---No Signs
Of Recuperation

Steadily, without cessation, the
decline in cotton continues, and
the close of each succeeding day
finds quotations a few points
lower. This has been the case
for several weeks. and history
repeated itself Saturday, the
closing figure. having been ten
points under those of the previ-
GUS day.
Since September 18th the net
loss encountered has been 118
points or $5. 80 a bale. and there
seems no prospect for recupera-
ton. In fact, no effort is SEEM
ingly beihg made to check the
steady decline. The impression
that TIE crop is abnormally large
seems to have gained a firm hold
on spectators. and the general
tendency is to sell rather than to
buy.
At the close of business Satur-
day afternoon New York spots
were quoted at 1895. December
futures in New York at 10.1S.
New Orleans spots at 10 9-16 and
December futures in New Or
leans at 1905. In the local mark
ct good middling was quoted at
10 cents.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
Negro Woodmen Adjourn.

The Grand Encampment of
Colored Woodmen of the World
for the jurisdiction of MississiD-
pi. which has been in session
here since Wednesday, adjourn
ed Saturday. w. A. McAlIister
of Winona. was elected grand
governor. and the selection of
the next meeting place was left
to the executive committee.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
MISS N. 4. WILLIAMS
JOINS CHOIR INVISIBLE
-L-If
G0OL WOMAN : j HOME
COOL WOMAN
kUh
Her Death Nh IN Occurred FRI.
day Ne,. al. Ended . Life
ysa.sn Was Sublime In
a.w It's Purity

After a long and painful III.
ness. entailing severe suffering.
which she bore without murmcr
or complaint. Miss M. A. Wiz
liams has passed away, her death
having occurred ut The home of
her kinsman, Mr.. s. B. Street.
Jr., No G25 Main street. at an
early hour Friday morning.
1t is said that good woman
represt nts the noblest work Of
God, and In Miss Williams was
embodied all the characteristics
which in composite form consti-
tute the ideal woman. She was
gentle, refined and intelligent,
faithful to her religion, loyal to
her friends and conscientious in
all things. She was very charita-
BILE in her nature, and the pos
session of a fortune of considera-
BILE magnitude permitted unre.
strained indulgence in the work
of charity, a work which was
very dear to her. She possessed
a kind and sympathetic heart, and
no worthy man or woman in dis
tress ever appealed to her in
vain for aid. She was a consist
ent member of the First Meto-
dist church, and both her servi-
ces and her purse were ever sub
ject to its needs and require
ments.
Miss Williams, who was about
sixty years of age, was a men,
Der of one of the most prominent
families in Columbus, having
been a sister Of Mr.. r. T. Will
liams, president Of the First
State Bank. and an aunt Of Mr.l
D. d. fIarffs, cashier of the same
Institution. She is survived by |
numerous other further removed
relatives, and to all whose hearts
are stepped in sorrow as the
result of her death the CONNER
.ial extends heartfelt sympathy.
The funeral occurred at Mr..
Streets residence at ten o'clock
Saturday morning, having been
by DIR. H. G. Hender-
ION, pastor of the first Methodist
church. There was a large con- !
.ourse of sorrowing friends in .
attendance, and the high esteem
n which the noble woman was !
leld was attested in the floral
which were both nu-
nerous and beautiful. The body (
vas inferred in Friendship ceme-
cry. Col. VIM Rhett. Capt, Jno. /
!. Nelson, Messrs. ]. S. Robert !
on, Gid d. Harris. E. r. Sher- }
nan, ]. NJ. Street, C. F. Sber- !
cd and J, M. Morgan having /
fficiated as pail bearers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
DEATH RESULTS FROM
RAILWAY ACCIDENT
lUUnG MAN YIELDS HIS LIFE
Willis Hughes. Who Was Struck
BY Mobile and Ohio Train
Wednesday Night. Died
- Hours Later

Mr.. Willis Hughes, young
farmer. from Pickens county,
Ala, died at the Mckinley Sana.
torium at 7:30 O'Clock Thursday
night, his death having resulted
from an accident which occurred
twenty-four hours earlier, when
he was knocked from his mule
and fatally wounded by freight
train on the Montgomery divis-
ion of the Mobile and Ohio rail-
road.
Mr.. Hughes was on his way
from his country home in Pick
ems county to Croom's mill when
the accident occurred, and as he
was about to cross the railroad
track at a point near Gordo a
freight train approached from
the east. 1t seems that the en-
gineer did not, see the young
man, and the train struck him
just as he started across the
track, killing his mule and in
fiicting upon the unfortunate
rider injuries which later result
ed in his death.
The wounded man was placed
on board the train and brought
to Columbus, and upon arrival
here was taken to the Mckinley
Sanatorium. Examination reveal
ed the fact that besides having
one of his lower limbs cut off he
had sustained internal injuries,
and DR.. Mckinley realized from
the first that there was no hope
for his recovery. He fingered
until Thur:day night, when
death came to relieve his agony.
Mr.. Hughes. who was about
twenty years of age. was unmar-
ried, and is survived By a grand
father, Mr.. Zachariah Hall. a
farmer living near Gordo. and a
sister. Mrs Pate, who resides
near Tuscaloosa
The body was inferred in
Mount Pleasant cemetery. near
Gordo. the funeral having occur
red at $50 O'Clock Friday after
noon. and having been conducted
By Rev. ]. II. Connor.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
FAIR PROMISES TO
BE 4 GREAT SUCCESS
MANY ATTRACTIVE FEATURES
Exhibition viii BE One "A the
Greatest and Grandssl In
the History u the Aa-
sociafion

As the date vet for the open.
ing Of the eleventh annual exhi.
bition Of The Mississippi and West
Alabama rair Association ap-
proaches the officials are redoub-
ling Their efforts to make the
snow a success. and when the
gates swing wide on the morning
Of Monday. October 10th. visi-
tors will see the greatest number
of exhibits and the grandest ar
ray OF attractions that ever met
their gaze.
The fair win be given on a
more pretentious scale this year
than in the past. and everything
connected with it will be greater,
grander and more gorgeous than
ever before The erection of an
exhibit hall, which has recently
been completed, gives more room
for exhibits Of different charac-
ter, aud the booths which
the building contains form a
valuable adjunct to the mer-
chants and manufacturers build
ing, as they supply additional
room for the display of products
of local factories and goods sold
by local merchants.
While all the departments are
to be expanded. the expansion
OF the poultry department will
be especially notable. Columbus
is quite a poultry center. and In
addition to creditable displays by
local fanciers there will be ex-
hibits shipped here not only from
various towns throughout the
State but from several Northern
points. The managers of this de-
partment are very much encour-
aged at the outlook. and hope to
have exhibits that will compare
favorably in excellence as well
as in point of number with those
to be seen at any of the great
state fairs.
Good music always adds mate
rally to the success of any event
that is arranged primarily to
amuse and entertain the people.
and the music will be a special
feature of the coming fair. The
Smith Carnival Company. which
will be here during the entire
ime that the fair is in progress,
,arries two bands. and one of
hese bands will play in the
yrandstand each day. furnishing
music for the different events
which take place on the track
md in the arena.
While no contract for an avia-
ion event of any kind has as yet
'een signed, Secretary Randle
Iopes to secure an aeroplane. and
5 now conducting negotiations
With that end in view. Attrac-
ions of this kind cost quite a bit
( money. but good things al
rays come high. and if an ayia-
or can be secured for a sum any
Ghere within reason the secreta-
y will not hesitate to sign a con-
ract with him. A large number
{ aviators are now travelling
yer the Southern fair circuit.
nd Secretary Randle hopes to
trike one with an off date who
1ill come to Columbus for a rea-
enable sum.
The fair is going to be great
his year. and should be seen by
very man. woman and child in
he territory contiguous to Co
Imbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
Walker Case to Come Up.

The easeOf Sam Walker. the
negro boy charged with having
stolen two sacks containing
United States mail from a hack
at the Mobile and Ohio depot
last December. Is scheduled TO
come I'd al the fall term Of Fed
eral court. which eOnvenes In
Aberdeen Mondav. Walker viii
be represented at the trial by
'Messrs. FriersOn and Hale. Of
this city. Assistant postmaster
.JnO. B. Patterson leaves for Alb
erdeen today to appear as a Wit
ness in the case.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
lHGH'S FALL OpEEIEG.

Mr.. r. E. Leigh announces the
Fall Opening of the Womzn's
Store for next Thursday morning,
instead Of in the evening as here
tofore. Many special values are
offered for the opening sale, a
number Of which appear on the
fifth page Of this paper.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

The law providing for the use
Of individual drinking cups in
all public places is now in effect.
Collapsible drinking cups. made
Of aluminium. ten cents each at
Mayo Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

While l do not expect to DO a
regular practice. have suffi-
ciently recovered to do some
work. You can make engage
ments at my sons Office If you
wish my services. W. w. West
moreland.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

Mr.. A. Chapsky viii leave the
coming week for New York.
where he goes to purchase a
complete line Of fall and winter
goods for the firm of S. Selig.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

The many friends Of Mr.. ]. v.
DOtherow regret to learn that he
has been on the sick list the past
week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

Mr.. Leonard Brooks has ac-
cepted a position with kaufman
BROTHERS.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

Mr.. V. 3. lines leaves today
for a visit to Memphis.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01

Via Mobile & Ohio Railroad. ac-
count West Alabama Fair. Tusca-
loosa, Ala. October 1881. Tickets
on sale Oct IS to q inclusive.
Limited, returning to reach orig
Inal starting point not later than
October q. For time Of trains,
fares. etc. apply to nearest ticke'
agent. Mobile and Ohio r R.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-01
Primary Home School League.

The Primary Homestead League
will meet at the Franklin Acade-
my, October 6. $50. All mothers
whose children are in the primary
grades at either Barlow School or
Franklin Academy are inYited TO
attend. Mrs. w. A. Hewitt,
n~-~sla
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17

CATION is inconsistent with the long
friendship that has existed between
Russia and the United States. 1t Is
said that the protest is mainly
against the language of the resolu-
ton
Representative Sulzer declared that
he sees nothing insulting to sensi-
tive Rus sia in the resolution. 1t is
believed thai consideration of the
resolution by the senate will be de-
layed, meanwhile the diplomatic re-
lations with Russia will continue.
Republican House Leader Mann to-
day expressed the hope that certain
"recitals" in the Sulzer resolution
will be stricken out before its pas
sage by the senate. Congress, he
said, had no right to declare that
Russia had violated the treaty.
Speaker Clark when informed of
Russia's protest today said, The
house has a right to pass any res
olution in any form it pleases."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17
MODIFICATION OF SUFFERS
ESoLUTloN PROVIDING FOR
ABRoGATloN OF TREATY.
SITUATION WORRIES TAFT
President Calls Five Members OF
His Cabinet to Special Session to
Discuss the Situation - Clark
Says "Do as You Please"

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 16.-Be-
cause of Russias protest against the
Sulzer resolution abrogating the
treaty with Russia, it was reported
this afternoon that n.Odifiel res
olu!i iJn would be passed Monday or
TUESDAY.
Tint Taft regards the sit"at!on as
serious was indicated when he call
ed five members of the cabinet to a
special meeting today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17
Russia Sends Threat.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16.-Wha;
in diplomatic circles is interpreted
as practically threat by Russia to
sever all friendly relations with the
United States, in the event congress
abrogates the treaty of 1892, was
made today to President Taft and
Secretary Knox by the Russian an
bassador. George Baghmeteff.
Bakhmeteff protested that the Sui
zer resolution calling for the abro-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17
MAKE TEST OF IN
TERSTATE SHIPMENTS
KANSAS OFFICERS SEIZE WAGON.
LOAD OF BEER BEING HAULED
INTO STATE.

Leavenworth, Kan, Dec. 16-Be-
lieved to be a test case as to the ap-
plicaton OF interstate commerce laws
to the transportation of liquor from a
wet state into a dry one came today
with the confiscation here by repre-.
sentatives Of the state attorney gen
eral of a wagon load of beer from
Stillings, Mo. The driver was arrest
ed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17

Save money and buy Mems and
Boys Presents at Madden's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17

Boys "Kracker-Jack" Knee-Pant
Suits reduced at Msdden's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-12-17

II you want good looking clothes at
bad looking prices go to Madden's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-27
George B. Cox Retires as
Republican Leader.
CAUSES PANIC m PARTY
Admits Retirement is the Result OF
Indictments For Perjury and
Desire to Save Party From
Defeat.

Cincinnati, May 22.--For the third
time since he has been accused OF
perjury, George B. Cox has retired
from the leadership of the Republican
party in this city He will probably be
succeeded by Julius Fleischmann, the
millionaire yeast manufacturer.
Cox favors Fleischmann as the man
who has done more for his party than
any other in Ohio" Cox admits that
his retirement is the result of the in
dictments brought against him.
Cox, spurred by the conviction that
the supremacy of the Republican party
In Hamilton county, and possibly IN
the state of Ohio, required his retire
ment, resolved to remove himself as
an issue and a factor of contention,
not alone in his own party, but be-
tween the two great rival parties. Ia
his statement Mr. Cox said in part:
81 take this opportunity publicly to
announce my withdrawal from active
politics. | have faithfully served the
people through the Republican party
for twenty-six years. Henceforth |
shall devote myself to business and
my own comfort"
On two previous occasions at least
Mr.. Cox has made similar announce
ments, but subsequently returned to
the leadership of his party. When
questioned on this point, he said
"Other announcements of my retire
ment were made in good faith insofar
as | myself was concerned. On both
occasions circumstances over which
had no control compelled me to reas-
sumo leadership which l would very
gladly have laid down. On this occa-
sion, however, my decision to retire is
irrevocable.
at is apparent to me that were | to
remain actively engaged In politics
would become an issue, not only be-
tween the Republican and Democratic
parties, but in my own party as well.
Such a condition would be dangerous
to Republican success, and there is
nothing nearer to my heart than the
success of my party"
The retirement of Mr.. Cox a few
months in advance of an important i'm
pending municipal election will cause
great seurrying about in the Repub-
Hcan camp. Some months ago, when
It was rumored that Mr.. Cox might re-
move to New York to take up his resi-.
dence, there was widespread discus
sion of the probable successor to the
Republican leader.