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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01

cotton. quiet: middling 40: gross re-
cents siSe bales: sales. s,oiS bales; stock.
$3.50 paics: export to the Continent coOs
bales: coastwise. 1900 bales
., iotai to-day AZ all ports-Nct receipts.
ii"'.e" bales cxpor; to Great Britain. .i,5Js
paIts; 70 France. $500 bales to the Cont.
mem. 1L,lnS bales; stock. S7inl3 bales
consolidated at all porGs-Neu recoipts
I>";uv' bales: cSpor, to Grca, Britain. Ills
nH.eS; 10 France. 1851 bales: to the Cont.
nntnt' $3.50 bales; 10 Japan. c,4is bales; &c
n@ta! since September at ali ports-Nei
Britain. ic51.o2d bales; To rro,co so 49, -.
pa!es: to the Continent. oiS,ioo bales: ia
Japan S2,:i9 bales; to Mexico l. 75o bnies
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01

Richmond, Va. october 81, 1911.
Quotations Oh the Hiehmond Tobacco Elk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-01

Qnots Mons Tor interest-pay!ns bonds are
al price 10 which interest mas. b., nddet.
Income bonds and certificates OF indebted
ness are Hat.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Miss Juliette Watson. the IL.
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Watson. who re-
side several miles west Of the
city, was painfully burned at
her home last Saturday. Miss
Watson had a scratch on her left
hand, which she had bandaged
and saturated with turpentine.
She was In the kitchen popping
corn when the cloth on her hand
became ignited, and before the
blaze could be put out her hand
was burned most painfully.
A doctor was summoned and gave
her medical treatment. and her
many friends will be pleased to
learn that she is improving
nicely.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

The great Chrysanthemum
Show, which has been one Of the
big features Of our State Fairs
Fairs heretofore, will have It's
usual place on the program this
year. entries from Bonneville,
Durant, Columbus and other
towns north of this city giving
assurance of a great show this
season. Formerly the Towers
have all come from down the
road" Hazlehurst, Crystal
Springs, Centerville. etc, having
taken the whole bunch of pre-
MUM money. This year the
rivalry promises to be keen and
the interest therefore widely ex-
tended.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
CROP OF LAST YEAR
VERY VALUABLE ONE
HESTER ISSUES STATEMENT
High Prices Were the Rule
Thrughout Season
Quotations Were Dur
ing August

New Orleans. Sept. 5-"No
American cotton crop ever grown
has sold for as much as the one
just marketed. the total value.
including the seed, having been
81 ,030, 900, 0O0."
This remarkable statement is
containedin the detailed statistics
of last seasons cotton crop issued
today by Col. Henry G.. Hester,
Secretary of the New Orleans
Cotton Exchange.
With 1,7O0, 900 bales less than
contained in the bumper crop of
19O8-09, the crop just marketed
netted the south 1854, 900, 900
million more. The 1851, 900
bale crop of 1906-07 brought
1922. 600. 900 less than the past
SedSoH crop.
Another significant feature of
the report is the statement that
even with the increase of more
than l,50O. 900 bales over last sea-
sons crop, the supply was def
cient notwithstanding the re-
sulting high values and all the
years growth found its way to
the mills"
As whole the crop averaged
within shade of strict middling
and the farmer was paid an aver
age of 14.60 cents per pound, or
$72.69 per bale. High prices
were the rule throughout the sea-
son, the lowest quotations being
witnessed in August.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Thornton Driver.

a wedding of deep interest
was solemnized Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock at the first Baptist
parsonage. when Miss Lucy
Driver and Prof. Oscar Thorn
ton were married by Rev. w. A.
Hewett. Immediately after the
ceremony the happy couple left
for Tyler, Texas, which place
they will probably make their
future home.
Miss Driver. who has a large
number of relatives in this city,
has held a prominent position
with the Columbus Business Col
lege about two years. She is a
woman of charming personality,
and has endeared herself to a
wide circle of friends. Prof.
Thornton has been a resident of
this city for several years, hav-
ing been manager Of the Column
bus Business College. During
this time he has made many
staunch friends here. who con-
gratulate him upon his choice.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Cotton Crop Report.

The. following report of the
cotton crop appeared in the Com
mercial-Appeal Monday:
Reports are unfavorable east
of the Mississippi river and in
Louisiana. In Arkansas the
feeling is slightly more hopeful
by reason of the cessation of
rains, and in Oklahoma and
Texas a decided improvement in
conditions is indicated.
Very heavy rains and wind
damaged the crop in South Caro-.
lima, although rain in the end
may add something to the yield
from the late cotton. Georgia
reports considerable deteriora-
ton and a disappointing outturn
where picking is begun. In Ala
bama and Mississippi the dam
age from cotton army worms is
very heavy this week. the pest
appearing over wide areas and
stripping field after field of every
vestige of leaf growth and young, |
tender bolls. Conservative esti- |
mates place the loss in Alabama
1t $50, 900 bales, and in Missis-
sippi at about half as much.
The weather was slightly more
favorable than heretofore. little
ain having fallen in the valley.
,ut a much longer period of dry
weather is needed.
1t is evident that the rains in
Texas will add something to the
.rop and may make a material
Iddition if the frost is late. Some
oklahoma correspondents think
he crop as good as last year. and
While others report an irrepara-
lie loss. improvement since the
aims is generally conceded. Cot
on is opening less rapidly in
9th these states. but much
aster elsewhere.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
SUPERVISORS HOLD
MONTHLY MEETING
RESIGNATION OF OR. CURRY
Several OFFICERS are Elected for
the Coming ,Year---Number
of Minor Cases are Award
ed by the Board

The board of supervisors have
been in regular session since
Monday morning. at which time
there was present Messrs. Will
liam Banks, president; P. ]. U.s.
sery. w. d. Phillips, j. M. Led
better and C. Fl. Jordan, asso-
ciaie members of the board; w.
ID. Prowell. sheriff; d. d. Rich
ards, chancery clerk.
DIR. r. S. Curry, who was re-
Gently appointed superintendent
of the State Institute for the
Blind at Jackson, and who has
been treasurer of this county
for some time. has resigned the
latter position, and Mr.. j. T.
Stephenson, who was recently
elected county treasurer, has
been selected to take DR.. Curry's
place until he is formerly inaugu-
rated next January.
The board elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year,
fixing their salaries at the fig
ures named: Thad Brazealle,
manager county farm, SOS per
month; ]. M. Brazealle, guard,
county farm. $45 per month; j.
M. Shackelford, keeper of coun-
ty bridge, $35 per month. These
officials were elected subject to
approval by the new board on
January /.
Supervisor w. d. Phillips of
the Third district, was author
lied to award contract for a new
boat for the Nashville ferry.
same to be constructed according
to plans and specifications now
on file in the Office of the chan
cery clerk.
]. M. Gibson was awarded the
contract for placing new bolts in
the county bridge, the price for
the work to be SIS.
The other proceedings will be
published in Sundays paper.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

The Blount County, Ala,
Journal of last week contained
the following item which will be
read with interest: "The grove
presented a scene of mirth and
gayety on last Monday afternoon
from four to six when Mrs. Eg-
bert Davidson entertained in COM
pliment to her little nephews,
Masters Miles and Jack Yerby,
of Columbus, Miss. Tables in
decorations of pink were ar
ranged beneath the large spread
ing oaks. Several interesting
games were indulged in, after
which an ice course with cake,
carrying out the color tone, pink,
was served the fifty interesting
children who came to spend these
hours with the honor guests.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Salvation Army Report.

The following is the report of
the American Salvation Army for
the month of August:
Total collections, $51.69; rent
of home, SIS; phone bill, 81; wa
ter rent, 81; lights, $2.88; gro
ceries. $22. SO; stationery, 81:
printing, 81; l tamborene. ST.:
postage, ST.: divisional per cent,
So. 46; total expense, S51.69.
Meals given away. 219; lodgings
given, 81; meetings held, 92:
homes visited, SO.
The army wishes to thank each
individual who has helped them
by their liberal contributions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Kefn-Alp is a diminutivs rspubtie
tucked away between switzerland and
France. Only in summer is the re-
public Inhabited, and then by miners
and cowgirls. There IN one hotel.
closed during the winter. Another 1T
tie republic is in Tyrol. between Ans
tria and Italy. and in long gone years
was under the Jurisdiction Of nrst .
king and then an emperor. But IN the
adjustment OF frontier lines the state
OF Val di ventino was In some way
overlooked. and II promptly organized
Itself into a Lililputiss republic. n
has now about 1000 Inhabitants. Nv
ing in six villages. Neither Val al
ventino or Klein-Alp have any taxes.
There are no officials or compulsory
military service. The only industry
OF Val di ventino. aside from the
farming OF small nelds. is charcoal
burning
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
EVIDENCE IS CLOSED
IN THE BEATTIE CASE
ARGUMENTS TO BEGIN TODAY
Beulah Binford, The Girl In the
Case Is Not Given Oppor-
tunity to Testify In the
Trial

Chesterfield G. H.. Va, Sept.
5.-With unexpected suddenness,
both the commonwealth and the
defense in the trial of Henry
Clay Beattie, Jr., indicted for the
murder of his wife. closed the
evidence in the case shortly
after six O'Clock tonight.
Judge watson streatched his
arms YEARLY, yawned audibly
and with sign of relief an
nounced that court would adjou
until Thursday morning, to-mor-
row to be devoted by the court
to discussion with counsel as to
the instructions to be given the
Jury before the argument proper
is begun Thursday.
When court adjourned tonight.
Beulah Binford. the so-called
girl in the case" alleged by
the prosecution to have been the
motive for the murder by Be-
attic of his young wife. still was
in Jail without having been given
opportunity to testify. Scarcely
an hour had passed in the eleven
days of testimony when her name
was not on the lips of the wit
ness or counsel for each side.
Admittedly fearing that she would
scrupulously avoid injuring the
case of her former companion at
any cost. the commonwealth did
not put her on the stand.
"We have proved that she was
the motive for the crime" said
Prosecutor Wendenburg tonight,
without having her testimony.
Our witness and the admission
of the prisoner himself have told
the jury enough"
Paul Beattie. cousin of the ac-
cused, whose confession concern
ing the purchase of shotgun for.
Henry four days before the hon.
icide led to the building of the
case for the prosecution, likewise
was kept in Jail, but both he and
the Binford girl are likely to be
released tomorrow. Judge Wat.
son explained his attitude toward
her continued Imprisonment by
saying in the courtroom yester-
day that unless the girl was going
to be put on the witness stand he
wished ito turn her loose"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Nop-suIphurOus Himself.

Seeking needed and timely informa-
ton. she wrote the editor OF her Chi
cago paper and this is what he said
and did: How do you take the old.
fashioned spring medicine. sulphur
and molasses ," is a question in ma
terra medica passed along to US TO
answer by the editor Of woman's page.
But We don't take II. madam We
chase our eldest boy around the barn
four or Eve times. corner hip IN the
hen-house. and be takes H. We dont
take II. and never could. d.--Buffalo
Timaa.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

While In Chattanooga . few weeks
ago a local man noticed an old col
ored man who carried BIS right arm In
a sling.
What is the matter. uncIey" he
asked. is your arm brokenY~
NO. sab" grinned the old man
It's jest gun sore
Been hunting7-
NO. sab. An been shootin' treeA
oh. I see. target practice
No sab
Then you'll have 70 elucidats-
We'll. Sah. it's's Ike Ala the old
man explained. We Ecss out into De
woods an. shoots bullets into De trees
After a while de trees grows around
de bullets . little. then us cuts dem
down 70 sell TO people fun de norf ~
relies OBJ de battle Oh Lookout n0sn-
taiu.-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Blackburn-Short.

Mr.. j. H. Blackburn and Miss
May Short were married at the
Second Baptist church at 8
O'Clock Monday night, Rev. j.
H. Newton performing the cere-
mony. The bride is the attract
i've daughter of Mrs. L. M. Short,
who resides at 225 North Second
street, and is indeed a charming
young lady. Mr.. Blackburn, who
came to this city several months
ago from Virginia, holds a posi-
ton as contractor for McClanahan
& Terry. and has many friends
who congratulate him upon his
choice.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Me-, po~srssl Poison.

Prom ths microbs which gives nss
IN human beings 70 The disease kDoSs
a. tstanus. or lock3av. q poison Gales
tstanins is obtained Which k over lo'
times more powerful than strychnine-
A frngmsnt Of tstAniDs 20 small a. 20
be invisfbls 20 the naked ere would
I'm almost instnntaneously the ssrons-
60 unaa- Ons nftssn-thoussndth pAfs
of q erain q Il has caused ne oeatn
q . horss leo 90. go tines ia S~n
wskEhG
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Vote on Dog Tax.

An election was held Tuesday
at the various election precincts
of this county, to find out just
whether the people desired that
a tax be levied on dogs or not.
The boxes have not all been heard
from, but it looks now that dogs
will go free from taxation in
this county.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Mr.. R. v. Taylor, vice-presi-
dent and general manager of the
Southern r. R.. passed through
Columbus Tuesday night in his
private car, en- route to Green
vile. where he goes to inspect
the company's property and at
tend a meeting of the officials.
He was Joined here by Supt. M.
J. Wise, Chief Engineer B. A.
Wood, and other division officials.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
CLAIM ARMY WORM
IS QUITE A BLESSING
WILL KILL THE BOIL WEEVIL
Planters Farther South Say That
Weevils Will Be Greatly Re-
duced On Account Of the
Worm Next Season

And now it is being charged
that the invasion Of the army
worms in the bad weevil infested
districts is a blessing!
Close students OF conditions in
the weevil territory adjacent tc
Natchez and in North Louisiana,
state that they verify believe
that the army worm is doing
more to counteract the weevil
and better the prospects for next
year than all the efforts Of all
the human beings who have been
fighting the bool weevil with all
the resources of science and in
tensified endeavor.
The planters who have been
observing the infestation of the
fields by the "army worm, I" or
cotton catterpiller. believe that
it is one Of those strange neutral
izing agencies sometimes mani
Tested by nature, by which the
much more serious invasion of
the weevil will be largely cur
tailed so that next year the plant
ers can get the upper hand Of
the bug.
These parties announce as
their conclusion that the army
worm is beneficial because it de-
YOURS the rank foliage only, al
lowing the sunlight to penetrate
to all parts of the cotton plant,
and the hot rays cook the larvae
and the pupae of the weevil,
which is very susceptible to heat
and dies quickly when it gets the
direct sunlight. Those eggs and
larvae laid and developing in the
immature bolls will therefore be
killed. Additionally the leaves
and buds of the cotton are eaten,
but as all hope of a top crop"
has been abandoned in those dis
trict already on account of the
enormous number of weevils, the
food supply and breeding places
Of the weevil, at this very time
when the last crop, and which is
the one which hibernates through
the winter is about ready to come
off. This kills countless millions
Of the insects, which eat moth
ng but cotton juices and lay
their eggs in the squares and
young bolls.
1t is believed, therefore, that
he weevils will be few In num-
Der next year in the districts
where the army worm is work
ng and by concerted effort in
,icking and burning fallen
squares" containing the weevils
'ggs, the upper hand of the pest
an be obtained.-Jackso Daily
News.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Sewing Machines for Rent
by week or month at low rates.
The Singer is acknowledged the
lightest running and most con-
venient of any, Try one and
be convinced. Only at the Sim
ger stores.
Look for the red letter S.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Mr.. Will Turner, of McGowah
Meadow, and children, left Mon
day via Tuscaloosa for Canada. to
join Mrs. Turner, who has been
visiting her brother there. They
expect to return home the latter
part of this month";,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Good prices given for old pi-
amos or organs-will trade pianos.
1t will. pay you to come or write
me. Starr pianos are sold on
easy terms if desired. L. M.
Koblentz, 126 North Market
street. l42-tf
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
LARGE BABN IS DESTROYED
BY FIRE AT PENN STATION

Mr.. Charles Richards, who has
a large plantation near Penn Sta
ton, had the misfortune to lose
his barn last Sunday night by
fire. About forty tons of alfalfa
and three fine horses We're burn
ed. The origin of the fire is un-
known. Mr.. Richards lives in
the rich alfalfa belt. and had
stored the above mentioned for
his stock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Probably Hold. Record.

Mr.. Elias Taylor. parish clerk Of
Fslsted. England. has retired On
rsaching the age OF ninety. after nifty
one years Of service. During bia term
ef once he daily ascended the church
tower to wind the clock. He dis
charged that duty 1880 times. and
climbed 100 miles OF stairs.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Mr.. r. j. Reagan. of Winona
has purchased the old meat mar
ket stand on East Main street,
and will in the future furnish all
kinds Of fresh meats, oysters.
fish and western meats.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
All Day Singing.

There will be an all day sing
ing at Andrews Chapel on Sept.
II. Every one is invited, and
are asked to bring the baskets
and song books and stay all day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Farmers Meeting

The County farmers Union
will meet with Mt. Vernon local
on Sept. Is. A full attendance
desired. l.. G. Vough,
John P. Parker, Pres.
Secretary.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

LOST-A broach, shape of star
and studded with pearls, with a
diamond center. Return to Mrs.
E. B. Beard and receive reward.
143-tf
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Piano tuning and repairing.
Twenty-Five years of experience.
All orders promptly attended to.
L. M. Koblentz, 126 North Mar
ket street. 142-tf
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
The Peoples Stock Remedy

keeps your stock fat and healthy
and free from disease.
An established fact; The Peo-
Pies Poultry Remedy contains
every ingredient necessary for
the production of eggs. Sold by
MayO-Drug Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Mr.. Albert Loeb returned
Sunday mornings xcni New York
and other eastern cities, where
he purchased complete stock of
goods for the fall and winter
trade of Simon Loeb & Brother.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Lovlno His Enemies.

There may be others. but man
who keeps adding cargo until be wants
to kiss the bartender loves his enc
niles more than most men--Atchison
GLOBE
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Mr.. Charles s. Chase, western
agent for the Land and Industrial
Department of the Southern
R. R.. with headquarters in st.
Louis. spent Sunday in this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07
Room for Rent

Nice front room, all modern
conveniences. Only two blocks
from City Hall. Apply to S04
Main street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Teacher-Teu me- How 20 yOa
move that the earth is roundf Dull
but Smart Pupfl-I never sid u vasi
-Poek
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

A year's product of the siikvorn.
made into a single thread ~oaA4
stretch around the world 0ns ane =
quarter million timeaL
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Mrs. R. M. holland spent sew
eral days last week in Kennedy.
Ala. with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

Homes and farms bought and
sold by Stanley Realty Co.. Co
lumbus. Miss. 143tf
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-07

II May Be Your Whols Vacation
Before deciding. send for handsome
" illustrated booklet-New York Sun
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-05-03

NGTON.-Senator Cummins
W Of Iowa, as chairman of the com
mittee on civil service and retrench-
ment, proposes to push the consrdera-
ton Of comprehensive civil service
measure-one that will provide for
the designation by law of all places
under civil service classification, in
stead Of leaving them to executive Or
der. and which will regulate promo
lions and retirements.
AS a member of the committee on
Interstate commerce he already has
done some work on bill to reorgan-
lie the Interstate commission, in
creasing its membership and dividing
it into five parts, these parts to have
jurisdiction respectively over sections
OF the country corresponding to the
traffic divisions as designated by the
railroads.
It is not certain that the scheme
for reorganization of the interstate
commerce commission will be ad-
vanced beyond the preliminary stage
at this extra session.
With respect to the subject first
mentioned, however, it is the 1nten-
ton to introduce bill within short
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-05-03
Sherman Hard to Keep in Line
V1ICElPRES1DENT JAMS

VI1CEPRES1DENT ANS
y fondness for mixing with the
crowd, talking politics with his cid
cronies in the house and a general
dislike for formality, especially when
the formality is prolonged affair,
almost disarranged the White House
plans for the New Year reception.
Mr.. Sherman was the first man re-
ceived by the president. The vice
president then became a member of
the presidents receiving party. The
presiding officer of the senate contin-
ued to bow sweetly as long as pos
sible, and then quietly stepped into
the line Of guests which had already
passed the president and walked out
to the east room, where there were
hundreds of politicians of various
brands. The vice-president was hay
Ing fine time when he was inter-
rupted by Capt. Archibald Butt, the
presidents military aid.
"Mr. Vice-President," said CAPTAIN
Butt, you have been missed from the
receiving line. Permit me to escort
you back in time to receive the diplo-
mats"
$50 long, boys" said the vice-presi-
dent, waving his hand to his old Gro
MES in the house. "See you later"
Diplomat after diplomat passed the