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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
SPECULATION AS TO
COOKS SUCCESSOR
THREE TEACHERS MENTIONED
Messrs- w. v. Frierson, o. M
Lawrence and l. r. Cilmer
Being Talked of as Pos
sible Successors

Much speculation is being in.
dulged in as to who will succeed
Hon. Joe Cook. who was on Tues
day elected president of the State
Normal School at Hattiesburg, as
superintendent of public schools
in this city. The place is an i'm
portant one, as the incumbent
has under his supervision three
schools, nearly half a hundred
teachers and about three thous-
and students.
1t was thought at first that
Mr.. Cook would remain in charge
of the local schools until the close
of the present session. but since
returning from Jackson, whether
he went to attend the meeting of
the Normal College trustees, he
states that it is important that
he go to Hattiesburg at the earli-
est possible moment. and he will
be compelled to give up his du-
ties here within the next thirty
days. The trustees want Mr..
Cook to be on the ground to su-
perintend the construction of the
buildings now in course of con-
struction at Hattiesburg, and are
also anxious that he at once be-
gin the selection of a faculty, as
this task demands careful con-
Sideration and will take a long
time to complete.
The names of three gentlemen
are being mentioned in connec-
ton with the superintendency of
the city schools made vacant by
Mr.: Cooks resignation. These
are Prof. WV. Frierson, principal
of Franklin Academy, Prof. Ira
Ira 7. Gilmer. who formerly held
the same position but is now con-
nected with the public schools in
Meridian, and Prof o. M. Law
renee, who was last session prin-
cipal of the public school at Tu-
pelo. All are good men, and
either would make an acceptable
successor to Mr.. Cook.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
MILITIAMEN MUST ALL |
REPORT FOR DUTY
NO EXCUSES TO Be AcGEPTED
In Response to Summary Sum.
mons From Lt-Col Jones
Members of Caledonia Ri
files 10 to Water Valley

Private House of the Caledo-
MIA Rifles has been in that town
and vicinity the past few days
notifying members of his COM
mand that unless they report In
a reasonable time to Lt-Col.
Virgil Jones, commandant of the
Second Infantry. Mississippi
National Guard, at Water Valley,
they will be subject to court mar
tial proceedings.
It will be remembered that
both the Columbus Rifemen and
the Caledonia Rifles were ordered
to report at Water Valley sever
al weeks ago for the purpose of
protecting property of the Hi
nois Central railroad from depra-
dations on the part of strikers,
and while Capt. Mullins of the
local company took a compare
lively full command only about
ten members of the Caledonia
Rifles reported for duty. The
oath taken by members of the
National Guard when joining
any one of the different compa-
nies composing the organization
obligates them to respond at ALI
times to the call Of the governor
and In having failed to respond
to the call to Water Valley more
than a score of the Caledonia
boys have subj themselves
to corut martial proceedings.
Col. Jones has no desire to be
unduly severl on the boys. and.
believing that inany of them fail
ed to respon to the call through
ignorance o. military rules and
regulations. he sent Private
House here ts eniighten them re-
garding the matter. in order
that they might proceed to Water
Valley before court martial pro
eeedings are instituted. Private
House saw practically every
member Of the. company person
ally. and notified him that he
must eitiAzrrepost - <Eatsr Tsl-
ley within a reasonable length Of
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Columbus had the honor OF en-
tertaining for short time on
Saturday a distinguished guest
in the person of Hon. Champ
Clark of Missouri, speaker of the
house of representatives and a
possible candidate for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination.
Mr.. Clark is delivering series
of lectures Under the auspices OF
the Redpath-Slayton Lyceum Bu-
reau, and came here for a con-
sultation with Mr.. R. A. Carson.
the Southern manager of that
concern. The noted statesman
came unheralded and unsung.
for Mr.. Carson knew that to
make his visit public in advance
would mean that he would be be-
sieged with callers, and he would
have no time to talk over the
business matters which he came
here to discuss. Only a very few
persons were informed in adj
vance of his coming. and he had
been here. transacted his busi-
ness and departed before the
people ut large knew of his
presence.
The distinguished statesman
arrived over the Mobile-and Ohio
railroad at noon, and without
show or ostentation. was driven
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22


time or be prepared to take the
consequences. As a result of
this official notification about ten
members of the company left for
Water Valley yesterday, and
Others will go within the next
few days.
According to a report sent out
from Jackson, troops may be
kept at McComb City and Water
Valley for an indefinite period.
There seems to be no chance for
an early settlement of the differ
ences between the Illinois Cent
raj railroad and the stsiking en-
ployes, and it is said to be the
intention of Gov. Noel to keep
the soldiers on duty until these
differences have been finally adj
judicated, 1t will be the policy
of both civic and military au-
thorities, however, to make
things as easy as possible for
the boys. The number Of men
to be kept on duty will be no
larger than is actually needed,
and arrangements will be per-
fected whereby all those who
have important business at home
will be given furDoughs.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL
CANDIDATE VISITS THE CITY
SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK HERE ON SATURDAY
Noted Statesman Came Here for Conference With Mr. /.
Carson Of RedpathSlayton Bureau, and Few
CoIumblans Knew Of His Presence

to the Hotel Gilmer, where ht
took dinner. After having fin
|ished his meal he walked quietly
to Mr.. Carson's Office, and after
having disposed of the business
which brought him here took q
silent departure.
Mr.. Clark was interviewed by
Representative of the CONNER
cial at the Hotel Gilmer, and
while exceedingly affable in his
manner seemed little inclined to
talk. He declared that lecturing
entailed more hardships ard
greater fatigue than he was pre-
pared to endure, and said that at
the close of his present tour he in
tended to abandon the platform
forever.
When the subject of politics
was broached Mr.. Clark grew
more taciturn than ever, but did
express himself as being conf
dent of a democratic victory in
the presidential election next
fail. Regarding his candidacy
for the nomination, the distin-
guished statesman positively re-
fused to make a statement.
Mr.. Clark left at $40 p. m. for
the A. and ID. College, where he
delivered a lecture last night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Jackson, Miss Oct. 21. Gov.
ernor Noel has issued a procla-
nation calling the Mississippi
legislature to convene in special
session November |. to ade-
quately meet Mississippi's moral
obligations to comply with the
terms of the bond issue of 19l0,"
and to defray expenses of state
troops now on duty at McComb
City in connection with the
strike Of Illinois Central shop
men and clerks.
The bonds mentioned, amount
ing to $500. 900. were authorized
at the last sessiunof the legisla-
ture. Some were not disposed
of until December, 1910, bnt
their sale was with the under
standing that interest would be-
gin with the date Of the author
lied issuance. JEly l, of the
same year.
The state supreme court held
that the paymentof interest for
the months preceding the actual
sale of the bonds was not legal
Governor Noel asks that an ap-
preparation be made to cover the
accrued interest.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

| Wednesday was Khorrassan
day in Columbus, and the antics
of the votaries on the streets elic.
tied tumultuous applause and
loud laughter ont only from Co.
lumbians but from many visitors
who were here in attendance
upon the fair.
The KhorrasssssssS were here to
attend a ceremonial session of Sa-
ladan Temple No. 142 of jackson.
Miss, and the ceremonies were
inaugurated, with a parade which
took place Wednesday afternoon,
and which was one Of the most
mirth provoking pageants that
ever traversed local thorough
fares. Both votaries and tyros
were attired in grotesque cos
tunes, and a notable feature was
a tyro, dressed as Mephistopheles,
sitting on a pot supposed to con-
tain melting lead. The parade
formed infront of the Odd Fell
lows building on Main street,
and marched to the Industrial In
stitute and College, thence to the
Mobile & Ohio depot and thence
up Market street to the business
district. Dusk came on just as
the government building was
reached, and the marchers stop
ped in front of that structure,
and ignited the electric flash
light torches which they carried.
This was the first occasion upon
which electric torches had ever
been seen in a local pageant. and
the sight attracted admiratio
and wonder from the crowds
which thronged the streets.
The ceremonial session took
place at the lodge room of Union
Lodge No. 35, 20. o. F., at g
o'clock Wednesday evening. and
was conducted by the following
officers Of Saladan Temple:
H. M. Quin. Jackson. Imperial
Azim; M. B. Herndon, Jackson,
Royal Vizier; L. c. Caldwell,
Memphis, Shiek; C. w. Bailey.
Meridian. Mokanns; Stanley Ca
rothers, Jackson, Jock; Arthur
Stansel, Columbus, Grand Emir.
About forty tyros crossed the
burning sands. and it was past
midnight ere the tigers were
fed unto safety.
The ceremonial session was fol-
lowed by a banquet which took
place in the quarters formerly
occupied by the Columbus Rail
way, Light and Power Company
in the Odd Fellows b1ilding. The
banquet was served By Mrs An
ME c. Gunter. prOprieteress Of
the Commercial Eotel. and was a
sumptuous affair. the menu hav-
ing been elaborate and the SER
vice faultless-
Maj. B. A. Lincoln. a prOmin-
ent lOsal-Pythians ssss.is:ated as
toastmSs.es. and the, following
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
Secretaries Organize

The secretaries Of the various
commercial bodies throughout
the state met in Jackson last
week. and formed an organiza-
ton to be known as The Com
mercial Executives Association.
Mr.. w. H. Bixler Of Hattiesburg
was elected president and Mr.. ].
B. Lusk Of Jackson secretary and
treasurer. kr. J. G. Weatherly.
secretary Of the Columbus Busi-
ness League. was placed on the
directorate.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
FAIR COMES TO CLOSE
IN BLAZE or GLORY
GRIOIRON BATTLE MARKS END
Eleventh Annual Exhibition OF
Mississippi and West Ala
bama Fair Association
was Great Success

Friday marked the final close
of the eleventh annual exhibition
of the Mississippi and West Ala
bama Fair Association, Saturday
having been given over to the
colored people. who arranged a
program suited to their tastes
and inclination.
The fair came to a close in a
blaze of glory, a brilliant grid
iron battle between the Universi.
I, ty of Alabama and the Mississip.
pi A. and M. College Friday af.
ternoon having marked its end.
The fair was we'll attended,
large crowds having been present
nearly every day, and the direct
ors deserve to be congratulated
upon the success which attended
their efforts.
The horse show began Wednes-
day night, and the inaugural pro-
gram was brilliant one, having
been participated by dashing
steeds and gay equipages, ridden
and driven by handsome men
and beautiful women we'll versed
in the art of equestrianism.
There were numerous entries in
the various events, and prizes
were won as follows:
Gentlemen's driving contest:
F. S. Jackson, lst; Craddoek
Boyd. End
GentIemen's riding contest:
Buck Cook, 1st; Walter Swoope.
End.
Ladies' riding contest: Miss
Genie Steele, 1st; Miss Pruitt,
End.
Ladies' and gentlemens' driv-
ing contest: DR.. John Oliver
and daughter, Miss Nina Weed
en-, 1st; Mr.. and Mrs. Craddock
Boyd, End.
Today is Columbus day. and
there is a good crowd at the
fair grounds.
The horse show, which began
Wednesday night, was continued
on Thursday night. and prizes
were awarded as follows:
Best model horse, mare or geld
ing. Sterling Chief, owned by
Mr.. w. J. VanSant, lst; airline
Bells, owned by DR. John Oliver,
End.
Best carriage team, Miss Mary
Harrison.
Best equestrienne. under Is.
Miss Jennie Sharp, LIST; Miss
Genie Steel. 2nd. BY special ar
rangement with the superintend-
ent. Mrs. Atwell Williams and
Miss Emily Ccnnell. both of
whom exceed the age limit, were
permitted to enter this contest.
and tiec for first place. They
drew straws. and Mrs. Williams
won first prize.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
Elder ChappeIl to Preach.

Elder B. L. Chappell of Colum-
bus, Ca, will preach at the
Christian church this morning
and tonight. The church is now
without a pastor, the pulpit hav-
ing been vacant since the resig-
nation of Elder G. H. Easley
several weeks ago. and Elder
Chappell may be called here to
fill the vacancy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

The following officers of the
grand lodge. Knights of Pythias
for the domain of Mississippi
were here Wednesday in attend
ance upon the ceremonial session
of Saladan Temple No. lab.
Knights of Khorrassan, which
was held on that date: N, G.
Abbey. Corinth. grand ehancel.
lOr: Ifrah DOrrah. Macon. grand
viee-elmncelior: A. L. Falkner.
district grand deputy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
Stricken City Requires Aid

Mayor Donnell is in receipt Of
q copy Of a resolution adopted by
the city council Of Black River
Falls. Wis. which place was par
tally wiped out by a food. call
ing on the people for aid. Mayor
Donnell will make no canvass
among our citizens. but will
cheerfully forward any contribu-
tons that may be given.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
Attention, Woodmen.

There wilt be a regular meet
ing of Queen City Camp No. %,
Woodmen of the World. at 7'3C
o'clock Wednesday night. Busi-
ness of importancei is to be trans
acted, and all members are urged
TO oe present.
]. ]. Windham. G, C.
W. II. Duncan, Clerk,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Several days ago. an unwel-
come visitor arrived in the store
room Of the college. a grown
taranchula which was found in
a bunch of bananas. Being Grip
pied, it was easily handled. and
is now reposing a valued biologi-
cal specimen, in the collection of
that department.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

The Commercial acknowledges
a call on Friday from DR.. H. F.
BroyIes. a prominent politician
of Greenwood Springs. and DIR.
F. M. Jemison, a well known
dentist Of the Caledonia neigh
borhood.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

members of the order RESPONDED
to toasts: Grand Chancellor M
9. Abbey, of Corinth; Hon. Hi,
airy Quin, of Jackson; Hon. L C.
Caldwell, of Memphis; Hon. j.
w.. Bailey. of Jackson; Hon.
Beverly Matthews. Hon. Joe
Cook and Hon. P. w. Maer, of
Columbus.
The music at the banque. was
furnished by the Dixie Theatre
orchestra and was a delightful
feature of the occasion.
The following menu was SER
we'd:
Zen-Zen1. Kalamazoo Alfalfa.
Mississippi ChoR-Chow, Turkey
All La Tombigbee, Elder Berry
Jelly, Permentoes with Tyro Cow
ers. Snow Flake Potatoes, Cam
els Milk, Pullet Hase, Irish
Plums, japanese Persimmons
with Moonshine, Edam's Cheese,
Hammered Dough. Aqua Waters.
Bean Juice, Smoke Poles.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Rev. NJ. II. Armour, who was
formerly pastor Of the Christian
church in this city and who now
lives in Tupelo. has been spend
ing the past few days here as
the guest Of his daughter. Mrs.
Vaights 0ttley.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Mr.. Frank Craddoak, the popu-
lar travelling representative of
the Craddick- Terry Shoe Co., of
Lynchburg, Va. is here mingling
with his friends and customers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Hon. Walter Neesmith. a prom
inent attorney Of Vernon. Ala.
has been spending the past few
days in the city on legal busi-
ness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Mr.. Harold McGeOrge. a form
er Columbian. who is now cen
nected with the chemistry de-
partment Of the A. and NJ. Col
iege. was here Friday TO witness
the football game.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22
Ladies White and Tan Boots.

The Woman's Store will re-
ceive tomorrow another ship
ment of ladies white button and
tan boots. Call quick before
your size is gone.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Mr.. Howard Stone. a well
known citizen of Pickensville.
spent several days Of the past
week in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

DR.. B N. Davenport. Of Hat
tiesburg. has been spending the
past few days in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Mr.. Joe Howard of Aberdeen.
was IN the city Saturday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Af. R. c. Harris Of StarkviiIe.
vas a recent visitor to the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-10-22

Mr.. Stannard Equen of the
Delta. is the guest of his mother.
Mrs. E. P. Wilkinson.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
DEATH OF p. c. HANSEN.

P. c. Hansen, for years a resident
OF this county, died in Denver Sun
day morning at his home, 4763 Beach
court, after years confinement
with paralysis. Hansen was one of
the most prominent mine operators
In the state. He mined in Gilpin
county years ago and made a fortune
in the Hidden Treasure. OF late years
he had been very successful in hia
operations in the Cripple Creek Sec
ton.
Mr.. Hansen came to America from
Denmark in 1872 and settled in tho
Lake Superior mining region. In 1875
he located in Colorado, becoming in
terested in mining in Gilpin county.
Deceased was a member Of the
Masonic order, belonging to the New
ada lodge. The funeral was held to-
day under the auspices of that order.
A number of the old time friends Of
the deceased from this county went
to Denver to attend the funeral.
Mr.. Hansen is survived by a wife
and two sons, Paul c. Hansen Of
Cripple Creek and H. o. Hansen OF
Horton, Kas.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14

here. Though idle for years, 1t is
quite a proposition to gain posses
sion at reasonable figure That is,
nothing seems cheap. The owner be-
ing unable to accomplish satisfactory
results, is not offering the property
for nothing. Try it. This steady hold
ing on to that which they possesa is
proof OF value Of properties in the
district. Some may even hesitate
about letting go at all. They would
wish to have one more chance at it.
Any new inquiry sets the owner
thinking. Possibly he may have an.
other War Dance or something akin
to it. And it makes him put price
on his property that may, surprise the
would-be investor Altogether it would
seem the investor has a good chance
for returns. II the price is rather
high, rest assured there is a reason.
Possibly the mine is worth more than
is really asked.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
IMPORTANT MEETING.

The Colorado Mining & Metallurgk
cal association will hold a general
meeting in the hall of representa-
tives, state capitol, beginning Thurs
day, December %, 1911, at D.. NJ.
The chief topic in view is the SO.
curing Of an appropriation from Con-
gress to enable the Federal Bureau
Of Mines to establish and maintain
in Colorado and other metalliferoua
mining states and territories, NOV.
able or field experimental metallur.
gical plants, to the end that mfnera
and companies operating in the sew.
eral districts may be informed a.
to the most economical and efficient
methods for extracting the values
from medium and low grade ores Of
the semi-rebellious and rebellious
classes. Also to consider any other
topic of immediate interest to the
metalliferous mining industry of the
Rocky Mountain states and terri
tories.
Papers will be read on amalgama-
tfon, concentration. chlorination, cy.
anidation, metallurgy and geology.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
NEW LIGHTING CONTRACT.

The contract of the Gilpin County
Light, Heat & Power company with
the City OF Central to furnish the
latter with street lights, expired dur.
ing the month of November. This
contract was for a period of two
years. At the meeting of the city
council held last month the Light
company submitted a proposition for
new contract.
This contract is for a period of
five years and in the event of its
acceptance the company will furnish
the city 32 candle power lights in
place of the 25 candle power lights
now in use at the same price now
being paid. Furthermore the company
agrees to install an up-to-date series
burning tungsten lighting system
such as is now in use in all progress
sive and up-to-date towns.
Manager Frank Bertagnolli went to
Denver yesterday and brought back
with him one Of the new lights and
fixtures. This light has been attach
ed to the pole at the corner of Main
and Eureka streets, beside one of the
regular lights now in use. This af-
fords practical demonstration Of the
increased efficiency in lighting SER
vice the city would receive by adopt
ing the new contract.
The expense for this installation
will be quite heavy and the company
asks for the five year contract in or
der to reimburse it for the expense
entailed in making these improve
ments.
At the meeting of the city council
to be held this evening, the PROPOSE
ton will be gone into and some de-
finite action will likely be taken.
With the business men and tax.
payers the new contract appears to
meet with favor. They see where the
city would be getting twice as good
service for the same cost. Well light
ed streets give a city a prosperous
appearance and make a favorable i'm
preston upon eastern visitors con-
templating investments in the mines
of Gilpin county.
Gilpin observer., 1911-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Black Hawk is now sending four
teen students to the Union High
school, Within the past two weeks
Laurel Hill, Lincoln Hall, Arthur Dol
lahan and Leo Nelson have entered
from that enterprising little city.
Edna Dickerson, Of Bald Mountain,
still remains out Of school, and
some OF her friends are wondering
whether or not she expects to return.
Arrangements are made for pro
gram to be given in the High school
on the Friday afternoon before the
holidays.
Everybody is glad that we at last
have a teacher OF music in the High
school. Mrs. Metz will teach draw
ing also.
The second number OF the High
school entertainment course was held
in the Methodist church the evening
before Thanksgiving. A good crowd
was present to hear the colored Jubi-
lee singers. who succeeded in pleas
ing everybody immensely. The third
number will not occur until February
third. Please remember the date, and
make no other arrangements for that
evening. The Weeks company Of en-
, tertainers will be here on that date.
The first basket ball game Of the
season. played between the High
school and an out Of town team. oc-
Cured last Friday night at Turner
hall, when the c. c. II. S. boys de
feated a team from Georgetown and
the High School Girls team defeated
the team composed OF Alumnae.
Frank Carbis played with the High
| school boys and Hazel Kimball as
sisted the Alumnae. Negotiations are
now on for a game in the near fu-
ture with the Idaho Springs High
school teams.
Joe Mathes, manager Of the High
School Boys team, will go to Idaho
with the Cyclones on Friday night OF
this week, when the town team play
the Idaho Springs Tigers. The Cy
clones want to see II Joe isn't a
little whirlwind all by himself.
Mrs. Isabelle Mabee, county super
intendent. was an appreciated visitor
! in the High school this week.