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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21
THE COUNTY GRAND JURY
SUBMITS ITS FINAL REPORT
lnQusota Body After Being IN Session Seven Days. Com
pIsisd lis laboy Monday Afternoon and Adjourned.
Twenty-Five Indictments are Returned.

tain articles consumed by the
city are purchased from firms In
which certain members Of the
board Of aldermen are interest
ed. the evidence before us Is that
these articles are purchased In
the open market and bought
where they can be bought the
cheapest. We do not believe that
the interests Of the city have
suffered in these matters. and
we have for the present passed
the matter up"
The grand jurors declare that
they have carefully investigated
the illegal sale Of liquor in vari-
Gus places throughout the coun-
ty, and have returned inictments
wherever the evidence justified.
They also declare that they have
examined the public roads, the
Jail. the county farm and the
books of the various county Off
GERS, and. having faithfully per-
formed all duties devolving upon
them. they requested their dis
charge.
The report contained compli-
mentiary references to Judge
Carroll, District Attorney Brooks
and County Attorney Sturdivant,
and after having assured the
grand jurors that he and his as
sociates duly appreciated these
kind words Judge Carroll thank
ed them for the able manner in
which they had performed their
duty, and ordered them dis
charged.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Rev. W. c. Carlisle. pastor Of
the Second Methodist church. an.
nounces that a revival will be.
gin there on the second Sunday
in October. While the meeting
Is in progress Mr.. Carlisle ahd
Rev. J. T.. Thomas. presiding
elder Of the Columbus district.
will alternate in conducting serv-
ices.
DIR. 7. G.. Weir Of StarkviIle
will conduct both the morning
and evening services at the Sec
ond Methodist church next Sun
day, preaching at III a. m. and
7:45 p. m.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21
SEPTEMBER Tenn Of
CIRCUIT COURT AOJOURNS

The September term of circuit
court came to an end last Tues
day, final adjournment having
been taken Tuesday afternoon.
Quite a number of cases were
disposed of during the term, and
in those not tried agreements for
continuance were entered into by
attorneys on both sides.
One murder case which it was
generally thought would come up
for trial did not even find its way
to the criminal docket. The case
in question was that of Viola
Hearon, a negress accused of
having murdered her step-son
about two months ago. The crime
was committed on the plantation
of Mr.. Nye Hearon, in the Cali
donia neghborhood, and suspi-
cion pointed toward Viola, who
was given a preliminary trial be-
fore a justice of the peace, and
held without bail to await the
action Of the grand jury. When
the members of the inquisitorial
body undertook an investigation
of the case they could not find
sufficient evid, nee to warrant in
dictment, and Judge Carroll or
dered the negress released from
custody.
In the case of j. c. Payne VS..
the Columbus Railway. Light &
Power Company the verdict.
which gave plaintiff damages in
the sum of $3.50. was set aside
and a new trial granted. The at
torneys on both sides concurred
in this agreement, the plaintiff
claiming that the amount was
too small and the defense that it
was too large. The plaintiff has
been granted permission by the
court to amend his declaration 50
as to make the amount SIS. 600 in
stead OF 5000. the sum original
IL sued for.
Other cases disposed Of during
the last few days that court was
in session were the following;
State vs.. Will Cannon. retail
ing. mol pressed.
State VS.. Alexander Laney.
assault and battery. plea Of
guilty entered and defendent
sentenced to pay a fine Of SIS
and serve ninety days in Jail.
Z. J. Bush vs.. A. T. Bush. as
sumpsit. case transferred 10
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

After a somewhat strenuous
session. the grand jury impan.
eled by Judge Carroll for the
September term Of circuit court
adjourned Monday afternoon.
The inquisitorial body had been
unusually active In It's work. and
the news of its adjournment
brought delight to the hearts Of
many people who were OF the
anxious bench.
The report states that during
their session the grand jurors ex-
amined lac witnesses and return
ed % true bills.
While the proceedings of a
grand jury are supposed to be
kept secret. the inquisitorial
body had been in Sc. sion only a
rev DAYS when there became
current on the streets a rumor to
the effe, [ that strenuous efforts
were being made to secure in
dictments against several mem
bers Iof the city council. That
the report was well founded is
evidenced by the following ex-
cerpt from the final report:
1t has been brought to our
attention that certain members
of the city council were violating
the law in selling supplies to the
city and being interested in cor
porations that were doing busi-
ness with the city. After a care
full investigation. we find no evil
dence that would justify US in
bringing in indictments against
any member of the board. And.
while it is patent to us that cer-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21
MRS. MATILDA BARRENTIAE
PASSES AWAY AT SUFFICIENT

Mrs. Matilda Barrentine died
at the home of her niece, Mrs.
Bankhead. in Sullfgent, Ala, at
an early hour Wednesday MORN
ing. Deceased was the widow
of the late Henry Barrentine. a
wealthy citizen Of the Caledonia
neighborhood. who, after a long
and eventful life, succumbed to
death a few weeks ago.
Having been in bad health for
several months, Mrs. Barrentine
went to Sulligent a short time
subsequent to the death of her
late husband, it having been the
hope of herself and friends that
the change would prove benef-
cial. This hope, however. was
not realized, for instead of i'm
proving Mrs. Barrentine grew
rapidly worse and continued to
decline until the final dissolution
took place.
Mrs. Barrentine. who was
a. t 65 years of age. was a no
b~ Christian lady, and leaves
numerous friends and relatives
to mourn her death.
The body was buried at Zion
cemetery. near Sulligeht. the fu-
neral having occurred there We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mr. d. II. Chamberlain. a
young attorney from jackson,
Miss, has been spending the
past few days here. with the
view Of making his permanent
home in Columbus. Mr.. Cham
berlain. who Is a member Of a
prominent south Mississippi fami-
ly. Is recognized as a brilliant
young lawyer. and. should he de-
eide to locate here, will receive a
most cordial welcome.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

retired several years ago. how.
ever. on account Of III health,
and Mr.. 7. o. Burris. who heads
the company which at present
owns the mills. has proven him
self 10 be a most worthy success.
sor. The mills have been contIn.
uousIy successful since their -.
tablishment. having always been
o money maker.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21
Normal School.

The work of the practice school
for the normal department Of the
Industrial Institute and College
will begin Monday. September
25th at 9 O'Clock. All patrons
are cordially invited to be pres
ent at this tine and TO visit the
school at any time during the
session. There is a tuition fee of
50 per pupil for tie session. and
payable on entrance.
Annie Faust.
Supervisor of Practice Teaching.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Next SATURDAY marks the be.
ginning ~ - New Yoar for tbs
Jews, and local merchants whe
adhere TO the Jewish crcds will
Gloss their stores on that day.
There will be appropriate New
Years services At Temple B'Nai
Israel. these services being held
OF eight O'Clock Friday night and
ten o'clock Saturday morning,
being conducted by the rabbi.
Mr.. Simon Loeb.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mr.. E H. MOscoS proprietor Of
the Columbus Cafe. has been dan
gerously III at the Columbus Hos
pital Cor more than q week past,
and vas reported as being no bet
ter "Wednesday afternoon. His
condition is exceedingly grave. and
his friends are very ANXIOUS con-
cerning the outcome Of his IL
ness
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mrs. Sarah Cornblott left
Tuesday for her home in Yazoo
City after two weeks visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Feinstein in
this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Miss Emma Bell, who has been
spending several weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. Burton Peek at their
summer home in Michigan, has
returned to Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

All members of the Philathea
Class of the First Methodist
church are cordially invited to
the social meeting Thursday af-
ternOon at 5 O'Clock in the pas
tors study.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mrs. l. b. Stephenson left re-
Gently for Nashville. Tenn. to
be with a sick relativss--Later--
she viii have a position with the
Cain & Sloan Company
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Messrs. Winston Caine and
Willie Krone eft the past week
for Oxford where they will at
tend the University this session.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Misses Bessie Edwards and An,
ME Cook. two I. L and c. gradu-
stes of 1911, are teaching in the
Grenada High School.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Miss Mary Ethridge and little
Gene Ethridge of Meridian. came
over Tuesday, and are with Mr.
and Mrs. VIII Ethridge on College
street. Miss Ethridge viii attend
college here this session.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mrs. F. ]. Mosby of Meridian,
arrived Sunday and viii be with
DR.. and Mrs. Dabney Lipscomb.
during the college term.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Miss Hattie Green, who has
position in the High School, will
be with Miss Mary Lou Peyton.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Miss Bessie PendletOn. who
recently rendered her resignation
as stenograDher for the Colum-
bus Business League. has g0ne
to Greenville To accept a similar
position with the YazoO and Mis-
sisSippi Valley railroad.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mr.. j. ]. Long has re turned
from a visit of several days in
Chattanooga.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Mrs. j. NJ. Billups and Miss
Mary Billups. who for several
weeks past have been guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Garth at
"Prarie View" their country
home near Mayhew. have return
ed to he city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

,chancerx cnurt-- t---a~-.-.-s. 4-.4.--..
Southern Railway Company in
Mississippi vs.. w. H. Jackson,
assumsit. judgment for $171. 20.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

Hon. w. T. KnOx Of Winona Is
the guest Of his son. Mr. R. Null
len Knox
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-09-21

A full line Of school supplies
just received at Babb's 5 and 10
cent store. p
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17
lay CORNERSTONE
OF WESTMINSTER
Appropriate Ceremonies Aer
Scheduled for Thursday
Afternoon.

The laying of the cornerstone of the
new Westminster Presbyterian Church
will take place Thursday, September
81, at 400 p. NJ
The cornerstone will be laid by
Richmond Lodge. No. 10. of Ancient,
Free and Accepted Masons in due
form with grand honors. Prelim-
mary to the actual laying of the stone
there Will be short religious service
conducted by several of the Presby-
terrain ministers of the city. a choir
will sing and the organ music will be
rendered by Kirk Mathews. After
the completion of the ceremonies the
worshipful master, o. E. Parrish. Will
deliver the tools and plans to, w l..
Walters. chairman of the building
committee. who will accept the work
from the Masons and will declare that
the cornerstone has been we'll and
truly laid
In the cornerstone will be placed
copper box which will contain the
names of the members o; the church.
members of the Sunday schools. OF
both Westminster First and westmins-
ter Second. the members of the various
church societies and a history OF tn.
organization OF the church and n
history OF the Richmond Lodge Of
Masons, which will lay the corner
stone.
The Richmond Lodge Of Nasons was
chartered in 1880. and in 17s5 laid the
cornerstone of the old State Capitol
building here. At that time John
Marshall was a member OF the lodge.
Members of the lodge who Will par
ticipate in the ceremonies are o. r
Parrish. worshipful master: w. p.
Shelton. senior warden; George II.
Keesee. Junior warden; George b.
Steel. treasurer r. I. Vandevanter.
secretary; George c. Bridgewood.
senior deacon: I. j Bagby. junior dca
con; Rev. James Y. Fair. chaplain:
Worshipful r NJ. Reade, marshal: w.
c. Davis and r. w. Jones. stewards.
and W. ]. Lyneham. tiler.
The officers of Westminster Church
are as follows: Rev James Y. Fair.
D. D.. pastor. Ruling elders-A. r.
Holderby. Jr. y. H. Cobbs. r. W. Miles.
W. r. Lecky. W. B. Lorraine. w. l..
Walters. Deacons-A. w. McClay. A.
H. Ewing, G. r. Fairlamh. G s. Kemp.
r. E. Monselle. E. H Lea, S. f. Wal
ters W. p. Knowles w. L Bell. Trus-
tees-A. w. McClay, John Fraser II.
l.. Denoon, W. p. Knowles. a Robert
son, ". l. Bell. f. II. Lea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17
GENERAL STRIKE
MAY Be ORDERED
Especial to The Tlmcs-Dlspatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Rocky Mount. ~ c.. September 16.-
Unless settlement is made by the gem
eral grievance committee of the Car
Workers Union by Wednesday, the
car workers, boilermakers. machin
lists, blacksmiths and possibly train
men, Will be on strike throughout the
Atlantic Coast Line system by Tues
day night. This was the statement
Of J. e. Dunlap. president of the car
workers. in a meeting tonight. fol-
lowing the walkout in this city to-day
of 362 car workers.
The car workers are now out in this
city. Florence. s. c.; Charleston. S. c..
Waycross. Ga, and other points or
tho Atlantic Coast Line. The men
claim that they are forced to work on
as on box cars. They make. they say,
from % TO IS cents on n box carl
At the same rate they can average butt
10 to Is cents on a ceboose.
The situation Is now in the hands
of the general grievance COMMITTEES.
Of which E. w; Dowdy. OF Charleston.
to meet the railroad officials on We'd
nesday.
Railroad officials said here to-day.
however. that the road would receive
the men returned to work. They
claim that the men walked out with
out notice The men say this is not,
mp with officials here last week. and
received no satisfaction.
This Is the largest car repair shop
on the system. The strike will AFFECT
l,S00 men here alone, and more than
1000 IL the trainmen go out A meet
ing was held by the car workers to-
night They were waited on by All
committee of he trainmen. but this
committee told that no definite
action could be taken until word came
from the general grievance commit
tee. The machinists and blacksmiths
meet Monday and the boilermakers
Tuesday night. Mr.. Dunlap said to-
night: 1T looks like we'll all be ,out,!
next weak"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17

agent, ito say nothing regarding her
late associations with q King. She
would not allow US to advertise her as
being anything other than an artist.
Her private life belongs to herself.
and the American people will soon find
that she is possessed with all the ,rfer-
its OF a great actress. She comes here
direct from Paris, but she has been
in London. and there has faced the
English-sp speaking people"
Gaby first became known when the
King OF Portugal lost his throne. 1t
is said he met her when visiting In
Paris and fell instantly victim to
her charm. She was seen later in Lis
bon. and when the revolution came she
was accused of being partly respon-
sible. 1t being said the entertainments
layished on her were one of the last
straws that forced the uprising of the
people.
q cause a revolutioz?" she said to-
day She shrugged her shoulders. lam
only little girl. 1 know nothing of
politics. / am an artist. and my life
is my art. But for my own self.
have friends. 1 am for myself for
the present. | wish to forget the past,
the ex-King and the revolution"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17

had with her All of these she show
ed for inspection when escorted be-
hind tho rails OF the customs booth
In value they totaled s25o.ooo. She
paid no duty as she is NOM resident
HIS Forty Trunks.
Deputy Surveyor John J. O'Connor
took charge of the examination of tho
3ewelry and of the forty trunks n,
which the young woman brought her
gowns. He warned her that her de-
claratior must be complete. telling her
the law: but he was fully satisfied
that everything she brought in was
for personal use and was fully de.
clared She was allowed to take her
personal clothing to her hotel but all
trunks with her stage costumes were
sent to the appraisers stores for per-
sonal examination Monday.
The law allows foreign actress
TO bring into this country any mum
Der OF gowns for use on the stage
gowns have been worn twice before
and II they are 70 be taken out of
the country within a year. In this
case no duty is charged because the
owner intends leaving within a year
Gaby was patient throughout the
examination. and for each OF the
numerous men and women in the well
'o'H'iS group sne nad coQuettiSh sen
tence. Though she had been up since
In the morning, she was good ma
turcd and CHEEKY.
1T is trying" she said as she sa.
on one OF her trunks Ito go through
all this. When crossing the border in
to Portugal I have only to say who I
am. tell what have and that is all I
bring to America only my pearls. Ny
other tewelry 1 leave in Paris"
You ask me to tell the facts OF my
early life Ny life is now only in the
bloom. am Gaby Relsys-caIle,l
Deslys because l am-how would you
say in English?-,ike the lily. am
delicate and am most anxious for
health while in New York My faith
cr's name? You mean what was the
name OF my mother? She was no,
called Deslys-no. her nafe was
Madame Sunk. But please forge,
that"
Gaby~wiil rest few DAYS and then.
with her own company. Will appear in
Les Debute de Chich!ne" nj tho Win
ter Garden.
Wants 10 BE Artist Only.
We are bound str city" said her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17

WAS no longer needed in connection
with the case, and was at liberty to go
when he sees fit.
Mr.. Hawkins. the father of the dead
girl. this morning employed the firm
of Staten & Rector. attorneys. to aid
tho prosecution in It's conduct of the
case. Chief OF Detectives Bradford OF
Washington. whom Mr.. Hawkins
brought to Hendersonville to investi-
gate the case for him. this morning. It
is said. got together all the private
detectives who are here on the case
and made an arrangement whereby the
reward of $1,000 for the arrest and con-
viction of the guilty party or parties
will be divided equally. and the detec-
tives aren oww ork!ng in conjunction.
under the leadership of Chief Brad
ford, and better results arc expected.
1t was said this morning that tho
State had arrived at the conclusion
that Dan Mccall had no knowledge of
the matter whatever and that the
proba bilty that the warrant that has
been drawn for his arrest as an accom-
plice Will not be served. The warrants
that are outstanding now are for Mrs
Bessie Clark Guice, charging first do
gree murder; for Dan Mccall. Alb Nc
Can, George Bradford and Mrs. Bea-
trice Mccall. as accessories before the
fact These warrants, 1t Is thought,
VIII be served at the finish of tho in
quest.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17

NO THOUGHTS FOR
DETHRONED KING
Manuel of the Past, Gaby
Deslys Lives Only for
Future.
SHE is Welded TO HER ART
"Gaby OF the Lilies" Who Helped
! Uncrown Portugal's Ruler, De-
sends Upon New York.
SHE is Welded TO HER ART
Especial to Tho TRANSFORMATIONS

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch,1
New York. September 16.--Gaby De-
slys-"Gaby OF the Lilies she wants
the American people.io- hal horde
Lorraine to-day with the declaration
that her life is for the present and
that her past. associated as 1t was
with King Manuel of Portugal Ia to
be forgotten.
DO 1 love King Manuel now? VIII
y marry him IL he follows me to New
York;" were the questions repeated
by her when a Times dispatch report
er was granted an interview. Her
eyes sparkled gaily and her petite
body rlppled as she laughingly re-
peated the questions in quaint Eng
fish. Then her answer came must
Gelly:
Manuel OF tho Past.
King Manuel is in exile He liz
living to-day in the past. Ny life is
OF the present. and 1 wish the Ameri-
can people to forget him when they
think of me. am welded to my
art; l am for the sake of art. My
future is 10 be one in which the de-
throned King Will never be.
II see no reason why / should mar
ry Manuel II he comes TO New York.
why should he wish to marry me?
He is not King. He is not pos
sessed OF a princely income. DO you
think he would wed an actress and
live on her salary? No
Il do not love Manuel to-day I
laugh II Manuel came to New York
] would laugh more. II Manuel came
TO me and asked me to become his
wife-I would have a hard time 10
keep from dying from laughter"
Gaby is unquestionably attractive.
She Is possessed OF the vivacity pecu-
liar TO French women. She is likewise
intelligent. Her eyes arc large. ex-
pressive and frank. One. looking at
her. finds It difficult to believe she is
not a whole-soulcd girl. ignorant OF
worldly-wise ways.
Gaby was attircd in close fitting
black silk gown. n waist of Oriental
design. AS she swept from place to
place. hunched 10 a sitting posture on
one or another of her trunks. or stood
before the twenty camera men. she
seemed mass OF flowing gauze. the
white. delicate covering to her gown
aiding wonderfully In setting out the
pretty picture. An open work janot
threw into shadow magnificent strand
OF the largest pearls the customs men
have yet appraised 1t is worth $780,
600 and was only one OF several she
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-17
Jefferson Hotel Arrivals.

j. G. Staten, North Carolina: MIR. and
Mrs. l.. II. Harris. Madding S. c.: H.
!. Waddington. New York: Charles r.
Knox, New York: w. VI Bfngee Lynch
burg, Va; Lloyd Bullock. city. Lou
Meyer, New York: $. j. McCaughren.
York; w II. Mead, Detroit: w. NJ.
keene. Lynn. Mass; H. w. Keene. Bon-
ton; William Lake, New York: f. II.
Olson. Racine, Wis: Mr.. and Mrs. J.
W. O'Neil, Pittsburg: s. w Fitzgerald
Washington. d. c.; Thomas W. Riley,
washington, d. c.: Thomas II. Lion,
Manassas. Va: J. S. Newell. stony
Greek Va: MIR. and Mrs II T. Eent.
Clifton Heights, Pa. John y Kimber,
y. Old Point. Va; Charles Spottswood.
Norfolk. Va: +. y. Bradford. Norfolk.
va: floyd Hughes. Norfolk. Va: r.. S,
Jcffries, Norfolk, Va -