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The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

By the sale Of old newspapers. strings. scraps
of cloth and other articles that are usually thrown
away Memphis has started out to raise half a mile
lion dollars for museum. and it seems to Us that
If the Bluff City can raise this sum for a building
in which historical relics and works of art are TO
be displayed that Columbus can in a similar man
ner raise twenty thousand dollars for public
library.
Andrew Carnegie has made it possible for
many cities in various parts of the country to
establish public libraries. and we are informed that
the plan under which he operates provides that
the city in which the library is to be established
furnish one half the necessary amount, the re-
mainder being supplied by him. If Columbus
could raise twenty thousand dollars and secure a
similar amount from Mr.. Carnegie. making tot !
of forty thousand dollars the sum would be ampl ,
sufficient to provide public library commensurate
with the demands of the city, and We believe that
if plan similar to that now being carried out in
Memphis is adopted here it will be possible to raise
the requisite sum.
The work in Memphis is being carried on by
ladies', and members of the fair sex should in
augurate similar movement here. The plan is
to ask the heads of Offices stores and factories as
well as the owners of homes, to save all waste
paper, strings and other similar articles, and turn
same over to a committee appointed to take charge
This waste mater ial finds ready sale in the East,
being used in the manufacture of various articles,
and if large amount is collected the cash returns
reach quite considerable sum.
1t looks like pretty big task to raise funds
for the erection of a more or less expensive build
ing by the sale of articles that are usually thrown
either in the waste basket or the scrap bag. but il
the plan will work in other cities it will work here
and, to say the least, is worthy of trial by TIE
good ladies who have done so much for Columbus
in various ways.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
SILENT ON NEGRp QUESTION.
in various ways

The platform of the new Progressive party
which assembled in Chicago last week. and nomi
mated theodore Roosevelt of New York for pres-
dent and Hiram W. Johnson of California for vice
president, is strangely silent on the negro question:
no reference to the black man being contained
therein.
1t seems evident that the party is playing for
votes and the makers of the platform thought that
reference whatever to the negro. From the many
letters written Col Roosevelt on the subject by
leading Southerners he evidently became convinced
of the fact that the recognition of the negro would
mean the death knel of the party in the South,
and at the same time he did not want to offend the
blacks by barring them from the ranks of the new
party, SO he lodged the question.
While the preponderance of the negro popua-
ton of the country is in the South, the voting
strength of the race is far greater in the North
than it is on this side of the Mason and Dixon's
line. This is accounted for by the fact that mos
of the Southern states have in their constitutions
clauses which practically debar the blacks from
participation in political elections, while in tht
Northern states the right of suffrage is freely
granted them. Roosevelt did not want to run thu
risk of killing the party with the white men of thu
South by the recognition of negroes, nor did b,
want to lose the votes of the black men in the
North by denying them this recognition, so h,
followed the only course open to HIM, and instruct
ed the makers of the party platform to remain
J silent on the question.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

WANTED-Room and board
for couple. Ring 229 or write P.
0. Box 436. 2t
For Sale-Pretty residence lot,
in front of Second Baptist church.
Price $355.OO. Apply to this
office
For Sale-Two nice building
lots on east College street, one
block from the college. Price
Sl075. Apply to this office.
FOR RENT The cottage, lois
Main street. next to my resi-
dence. Possession will be given
September 1st next. Apply to
G. W. Albert at his residence, OF
through mail for terms, etc.
FOR RENT-Five room house
on North 9th street, court house
square. All modern improve.
ments. Possession given Sep,
tember l. Apply to Mrs. M. E
Ostrander, Phone 348.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
BELIEVE IN SACRED WATERS
Long Custom Has Made Tank a Place
Of Pllosimage for the Faithful
in india.

A remarkable Indian ceremony is
the Kumbakonam Mammalian fes-
tiyal. This feast takes place once a
year, but the Hindu gods are sup
posed to visit the sacred tank on
each twelfth anniversary. 1t is said
that the god Brahma once requested
silva to collect the essence Of all the
waters in the world.
1t is understood that silva sue
ceeded in doing this, placing the
fluid in a pot which he hid away on
the top of a mountain. During the
flood this pot noated away from its
position and when the waters SUBJ
sided it rested at a spot some dis
tance away now known as Kumba-
konam.
silva, who happened to be hunting
in the vicinity, saw the pot and
drawing his bow and arrow shot al
it with disastrous results. The wa.
ter rushing out filled hollow and
this at the present time is the re,
nowned tank. This tank is now {
place of pilgrimage, where durins
| the festival untold thousands of tht
faithful dip themselves in the won
derful water, which is credited witt
all sorts of magical attributes
Wide World.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

For Sale--Building lot on South
18th street. 55 \ 100 feet. Price
$l15. Apply to Mrs. E. B. Stin-
son. Phone 200.
FOR SALE-Good dry pine
wood. S1.00 per load delivered.
A. J. Fudua. phone $50.
FOR LEASE-My plantation
eight miles North of Columbus
on the Aberdeen road, for three
years. Mrs. NJ. E. 0strander.
FOR RENT-F.ve room cot
tage, with kitchen and bath. 804
Main street. Apply to J. I.
Wood.
FOR RENT-Six room cottage
on South Third street, opposite
Mr.. ]. |. Sturdivant's residence,
one half square from car line,
one and a half squares from Main
street. Price $40 90. Apply to
E. P. Wilkinson.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
THE FURLING OF THE FLAG

Friday will mark the furling of the flag at
Camp Brewer, and will mark the departure of
regular and volunteer soldiers who have been
spending the past ten days here in attendance
upon the annual encampment of the Misss ippi
National Guard. the members of the Seventeenth
Infantry, u S. Army, returning to Fort McPher-
son, near Atlanta, and the volunteer soldiers going
to tn r homes in different sections of the state.
Tn is the third time that the members of the
State National Guard have assembled here for
their annual maneuvers, and has proven anew the
truth of the old adsge to the effect that Third
time is charm" for while the two former encamp-
ments were very successful the one now so rapidly
nearing it's close has in many respects eclipsed
them both.
The present encampment is the first ever held
in Mississippi under the command of a colonel in
the regular army, and COL Van 0rsdale of the
Seventeenth Infantry, U. S. A., who has been in
command has made fine impression not only
upon the soldiers but upon the citizens of Colum-
bus as well. COL Van Orsdale is a graduate Of
the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and is
naturally strict disciplinaran, but he is at the
same time broad minded and liberal in his views,
having doneeverything possible to make the en-
campment source of pleasure to Columbians as
we'll as to the soldiers. The Seventeenth Infantry
band accompanied the detachment to Columbus,
and Col. Van Orsdale has been very kind in allow
ing this excellent musical organization to play on
several occasions outside the camp limits, thus
adding to the success of both social and patriotic
gatherings which, though occasioned by the en-
campment, had no official connection with the
militia
The officers of both the Seventeenth Infantry
and the State National Guard are all courteous
gentlemen and the privates are quiet, orderly and
well behaved The shooting of young Holloway
and Mrs. Lance was the one occurrence to break
the serenity of well disciplined camp, and th.
was unforeseen and unavoidable having been ont
of these deplorable accidents which are liable tt
TO happen wherever there is large assembage O
men provided with fire arms
Columbus likes the soldiers and the soldier
like Columbus 1t is understood that many, many
of them would like to see this city selected as
permanent encampment site, and the Commercial
sincerely hopes that this desire will be realized
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

FOR SALE-A fine talking
parrot Apply to this Office.
Leigh's August Slipper Sale
is still on, and all slippers cut to
and below cost-no reservation
all this seasons styles. Come
before your size is sold.
FOR RENT OR LEASE-Nice
5-room dwelling. kitchen and din
ing room, servants room, good
stable. 2 blocks of M. go. R. R.
station. Possession given at
once. 9th ST.. 9th Ave-, south
w. S. Muslin.
FOR RENT OR LEASE-The
two-story dwelling. all modern
conveniences now occupied by
Mrs. Elias. Possession given
Sept. 1st, 1912. Two blocks from
M. & D. R. R. station; Z block
street car line, 9Th Avenue, south.
w. S: Muslin.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

| take this method of explain
ing to the public my alleged con-
nection with the burning of a
cabin near Steens last Saturday
and the accusation that | escaped
from the officers after having
been placE under arrest. | had
nothing o1 1earth to do with the
burning q the cabin, and my
only reasbn for leaving Mr..
Woods house after | had been
placed under arrest was to give
my wife a message for my en-
ployer stating why | had left my
work. The passenger train pass
ed my house while | was there,
and | had q splendid opportunity
to get away, but did not embrace
it. E. G. Flippo.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
MORE ON THE BREAD QUESTION.

Because the coarser-grained breads
are less easily digested-or possibly
not 50 completely digested-is not,
of itself, sufficient to condemn them,
Many of the foods most difficult to
digest give us the greatest amount
of nourishment. When you weigh
the one over against the other, the
argument will, after all, be in favor
of the coarser foods-thc foods con-
tanning the greatest amount of nu-
triment.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
New Meat Market.

Iwish to notify the public that
| have purchased the meat mar
ket formerly run by Mr.. Seal
binder, and will open a first-class
market the 1st of August. and
handle the best of meats at all
times. | will appreciate the pat
ronage of my friends and the
public in general. Prompt de-
livery to any part of the city.
r. w. TOWNSEND.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Industrial Institute and College
will give orders for tables, lock-
ers and other kinds of cabinet
work, on August 10. A limited
amount of schoolroom furniture,
chemical and physical apparatus
will also be bought. For partic-
ulars apply to
H. L. Whitfield, President.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
To The Public.

| wish TO notify the public that
| have just opened up a frst-class
boarding house formerly known
as the West House, on Main St
| have supplied the house with
latest improvements, and have
it under new management, anC
am now prepared to give first
class service.
T. w. TOWNSEND.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
Here lsa Remedy
That viii Cure Skin
and Scalp Affections
AND We Can PROVE IT.

May6eld, TIE Druggist, says 10 every
person, be it man, woman or -hilds who
has an irritated. tender, iHhamed. Itch
ing SKIN or SCALP, you need not
suffer another day. "We have q refined
skin preparation that acts instantly and
viii bring you swift and sure results
One warm bath with ZEMO SOAP
and one application of zEMO and yoa
win not suffer another moment and you
win soon see 4 cure in sight.
ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP are proven
cures fer every fern Of skin or scalp af-
lection. They are sold by one leading
druggist in every city or town in Amer
lea and in Columbus by L. f. Mayheld,
Druggist.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, seald
head herpes, scabies, Doan's Ointment
Is highly recommended. Doe a box at
all stores.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

Cottage at 4l0 South Third
street. Five rooms and bath,
front and back porch; all modern
conveniences; on lot 65 by l65;
good garden; eight fruit trees.
Price, if taken quick, So, 500.
Telephone 785.
Mrs. E. w. Mckinney.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy,
pimply complexion, headaches, nausea,
indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak, pale and sickly. For pure blood,
sound digestion, use Burdoek Blood
Bitters. Si.0a at all stores.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

Scatter slack lime around your
premises. We have it in 25c, 5Oc,
and Toe packages. .-1he Bell
Lumber and Manufacturing Co.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
FOR CONGRESSMAN.

We are authorized TO Dr. E. F. Broyes can
ddae for Congressman subject to the action Of the Dem
ocratic primary.
We are authorized to Hon. E. s. Gambler as can
ddate for Congressman subject the action of the Dem
ocratc primary.
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR PRESIDENT
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT

WOODROW WILSON, of New Jersey
The Columbus commercial., 1912-08-15

HoMAS E. MARSHALL, of Indiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL.
Spirited Campaign Expected in First
Ward. Other Announcements
Made.

IA the date OF the meeting OF the city
democratic committee draws near
thee 10 much talk among the frlen is
VI the various candidates for City Coun.
Gil. Up to the present time rhere is
only one fight in prospect and that is
in the first ward. Councilman Edward
S. Leadbeater whose term expires this
year, after giving the subject great
deal of consideration has decided to
stand for reelection and made an an
nouncement to that effect this morn
ing.
Harry Il. Burke will also be candi-
date and with Mr.. Spinks who is now
living 10 the first ward, there will be a
three cornered race that promises TO
he very exciting.
In the fourth ward Charles B. Mar.
shall stated this morning that he has
decided to be candidate for re-elec-
ton aud G. S. Taylor Burke teller OF
Burke and Herbert will also run in
this ward. Mr.. Burke will stand Tor
the vacancy caused by the withdrs wal
OF Mr.! Spinks from the fourth ward.
Several other candidates are expected
to run in this ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
OYSTERS FOR ANALYSIS.

As result Of trip down the Poto-
msc by chemists Of the bureau OF
chemistry, on which 80 samples OF
oysters were taken from the beds for
analysis. Washington oyster dealers
fear that shortage OF the bivalves may
result in the event that traces OF bac'
terra are found. A government tug,
with DR.. G. W. Stiles, archaeological
chemist OF the bureau. and DR.. Walter
Sale, also OF the Department OF Agrl-
culture, aboard, returned yesterday,
after cruising in the waters OF the lower
Potomac.
In the event that the oysters are
found to be contaminated, the bureau
OF chemistry will seize every bushel OF
the product placed on sale in the Wash
ington markets or on the wharveS
The Maryland law forbidding dredg-
ing 10 certain seasons became onera-
tive Saturday. aud the oysters now
coming into Alexandria and Washing
ton are from the beds off Colonial
Beach and froth the Virginia side. The
season for dredging in Virginia waters
ends in. about two months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
FRATERNAL VISIT.

Lafayette Royal Arch Chapter, No..
), OF Washington, is to have the mem
beers OF Mount Vernon Royal Arch
Chapter, No. Il, OF Alexandria, as
their special guests tonight, and ar
rangements have been made to give
the visitors a good time. After the
work in the chapter chamber at Ma
sonic Temple the Alexandrians will be
entertained at a supper in the banquet
hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed
OF this morning.
Emma Scott, charged with stealing
So cents from Nettic Cockrell, was
fined IS.
Harry Dorsey, charged with disord.
erIy conduct and lighting, was fined So.
Robert Cruff. charged with similar
offenses, was dismissed.
Albert Harris. colored, charged with
disor'lerly conduct, was dismissed
Mason Smith, charged with pander-
ing, was held for the action OF the
grand Jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mrs. X. Bumenfeld and Mrs. +.
Goldsmith entertained the Jolly Eucre
Club" last night 10 most charming
manner At the handsome residence OF
Mrs. Goldsmith on Prince street. The
house was arlistically decorated in
green with allthe insignia st Patrick S
day. The color scheme Of green Icing
Carried out in the elaborate refresh
ment. The prizes were won by Mrs.
Samuel Bendheim, Mrs. "A. Drelfus
and Miss Mamie Ronsheim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Miss Francis Danenhowcr leaves to-
morrow for visit to Staunton and
Lexington. When in Lexington she
will be the guest OF Colonel and Mrs.
Ford, at the Virginia Military Insti-
tlite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

You can say good bye to constipa-
ton with a clear conscience if you use
Chamberlain's Tablets. Many have
been permanently cured by their use.
For sale by all dealcrs.adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

The junior branch OF the Southern
ItdustrlaI Educational Association 10
Washington are making plans for a
Mountain Pageant to be given for
the mountain work April 1918. The
young ladies on the board are Misses
Gertrude Greedy, Dorothy Deeblc, Lille
Finley. Hannah Matthews and Marga-
ret Parker. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry OBJ Cooper
have returned from visit to Culpeper.
Mrs. Cooper leaves this week to be the
guest OF relatives in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

The many friends of Mrs. Isaac EicE-
berg, who has been i'll, will be very
glad to know that she is much inl-
proved. and is able to sit up each day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mr.. John A. Humphries, OF lynch
burg. is on visit to his old home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

NIr. w. Bathurst Dainger6eld re-
turned Saturday night from Il business
trip to Birmingham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

The Kit Nat Club met this afternoon
with Miss Susie Fawcett, at her home
on Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Board Of Police Commissioners
meet tomorrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

EAmos E. Herbert, Chief Clerk, Store
Keepers Office, Southern Railway, OF
this city and Miss Elsie w. Mahoney,
Of this city, formerly OF Herndon, Va,
were married this afternoon at the
Rectory OF St. Paul's Church by Rev.
P. p. Phillips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

The Leonard Cleanable RcfrIgerators
are lined with one picce porcelain VIII
no seams or joints and round corners
50 that no dirt can collect.
Refrigerators like thiscu $500 others
up to 5000.
Come in and SeU them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mrs. Broders and Miss Josephine
Broders, who have been the guests OF
Representative and Mrs. G. Q. CarIln,
leave today for their home in Warren
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest w. Tinkham
OF Huntsville, r. L., have announced
the engagement and approaching mar
riage OF their daughter. Miriam f. to
Charles William Jolley, son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Jefferson Davis .iolIey uf Warren
ton. The wedding will take place
Wednesday at the residence OF the
bride and will be very quiet owing to
the death OF Mr.. Jollev's sister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mr.. Beaudric Howell is the guest o
friends at the University OF Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Thomas Chauncey who has been
confined to his home for five week ks, is
able to be on the streets again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Miss Marion Lowe is the guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Monkey Lowe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-19

Mrs. Katherine Thompson leaves
Alexandria tomorrow for New York,
where she will be the guest OF her son.
Mr.. Gustave Thompson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22

baseball shifts of spring.
can't think, talk dream of other thing;
long q boxscore and the headlines shrieking OUT
Wagner's mighty clouk"
But still old loves to cling joy that used to be-
yesterday
present with and its wonder l
game doubt, than thirty years
it-bu
And 1 love to linger the old time players
I tip hat to Tyrus Cobb. mighty swatter bold
give him all the honor and the praise heart hold
That the boy smash the baseball
read that Archers heayng is the finest of the fine,
soak them the fnef
Johnny a brain that's seethng hot
But still think Mike Kelly the slickest of the lot
Oh Matty a fadeaway, and Walsh speed to burn.
But like Ruse to make the batters churn;
could them
like cannon-shot go-bang,
could Billy Sunday, Stovey and Bill
20 Just show
Williamson Bid McPhee.
through the
And join voice again in oldtme ecstaces and cheers
and Richardson and Tip ONel-and many
the will old,
of fine gold;
son dream / dream today,
say, ooh, fellows, remember Matty's fadeaway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
The Game

people contribute something like
ball. This large
b S
game office workers out into the fresh air
makes them better folks and
the employers out there too
consequently makes them better
manufacturers found wise and profit
the day. week. in order
employees take in the game"
live too fast Brains hands
relaxation and health
got in forty drug stores doc
which the nation
millions thing but conservation
of human greater.
sound medical and moral advice &c.
understand the points Go out
when they haven't
thing hand the glorious task of roofing"
Seat
going their does and home
Hurts,
the people beat at game?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-22
Lion Refuses To Die
For a Man Disguised
As Teddy Roosevelt

When a Certain Eminent Per-
sonage went to Africa to shoot
lions and springbok, the moving
picture magnates turned their
thoughts from melodrama and
chase scenes to nature taking.
The colonel's Nunting trip was
too good a thing for the film
makers to overlook. One enter
prising firm that photographs
wild western dramas in Jersey
City decided to put a reel or two
of lion hunting on the market.
A big actor with prominent
teeth and nose glasses was
equipped with khaka and was
shipped down south where the
everglade scenery resembles what
we think an African jungle is like.
Also down there were many coons
who, when clothed in shoe
string and some beads looked all
the world like an African savage.
The moving picture manager
heard of naughty old lion that
was too weak to travel which
circus was willing to sell for a
song. Mr.. Lion was also shipped
south and was let loose in front
of the camera, and Mr.. Actor,
dressed like Roosevelt, undertook
to STAY him In true Smithsonian
Institute style.
But evidently the lion was fed
too iiberally on the way south.
He displayed unexpected ginger
and ambition. The actor fired.
The lion became angry, He took
after the actor. But the actor did
not take after Roosevelt. In
course, that is. He fired. Lion
got nearer and nearer and actor
took to a tree. The moving pic
ture operator sought safety in
flight, but returned and shot the
lion dead from long range.
The film company finally got
the African hunt pictures but it
had to buy another NANCY lion.