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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
COLLEGE WILL OPEN
ON SEPTEMBER 24th
BIG ATTENDANCE ASSURED
Institution is in Prosperous Con-
dition and Prospects For Sue
eessful Session are Most
Encouraging.

The opening of the Industrial
Institute and College is close at
hand. the institution being sched-
uled to begin its next regular
session On Tuesday, Sep tem-
Der "a.
The college is one of the larg-
est institutions for the education
of young women in the entire
South and enjoys a reputation
which extends throughout the
entire country. At this school
it is possible for young ladies
whose parents are possessed only
of limited means to obtain knowl-
edge that fits them for useful
careers in both the business and
educational world. Their tuition
is given to them absolutely free
and board is furnished at actual
cost, thus enabling each young
lady to go through college at a
minimum expenditure of money.
The college always has as many
students as can be accommodated
and this year the number of ap-
plications for admission has been
unusually large. The session will
start under the most auspicious
conditions and promises to be one
of the most prosperous in the his
tory of the institution.
There have been a number of
changes in the faculty, these
changes having been occasioned
by the resignation of various
teachers. Competent instruct
ors have been secured to take
their places and the college will
continue to do the same great
work that it has always done in
the past.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
The Cotton Market.

There have been extended
fluctuations in the price of cotton
during the past few days. These
fluctuations having covered a
range of more than fifty points,
which is equal to half a cent a
pound or $3.50 a bale. During
Thursday and Friday the market
advanced forty points but de-
clined yesterday and closed
fifteen points lower than the
previous day.
At the close of business yes
terday afternoon New York spots
were quoted at 11.90, October
futures in New York at IL 62;
New Orleans spots at IL Tic and
October futures in New Orleans
at l1.58. In the local market
good middling was quoted at
Ii Ia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
CHANDLER CONVICTED
ON MURDER CHARGE
JURY STAYS OUT ALL AIGHT
Man Who Killed Kate Wooten in
the Crawford NeighborhoOd
Last February is Found
Guilty Of Murder.

The time of the circuit court on
Thursday and Friday was devoted
to the trial of Leroy Chandler, a
white man who last February
killed a negress named Kate
Wooten in the Crawford neighbor-
hood. The case v as given to the
jury about five o'clock Friday af-
ternoon, and after having re-
manned out all night that body
rendered a verdict at nine o'clock
Saturday morning finding the de-
fendant guilty as charged.
The conditions under which the
Wooten woman was killed were
rather unusual, and there were
few extenuating circumstances on
which to base defense. From
the testimony deduced at the trial
it seems that Chandler was play
ing cards with white man and
after becoming involved in dis
pute shot him. He thought that
he had killed the man and shot
the negress who saw the diff
Guilty, to keep her from appearing
as witness against him. II
turned out, however, that the
man was not dead, the bullet hav-
ing grazed his skull, causing only
u scalp wound. The bullet that
hit the negress, however, proved
effective, causing almost instant
death.
After having remained in hiding
at his home in the Crawford
neighborhood for some time
Chandler was arrested and lodged
in Jail. He subsequently made
his escape from the bridewell but
was soon recaptured and has
since been in confinement.
Chandler was represented by
Gen. E. T. Sykes, who did every
thing possible for his client, but
the testimony against him was
convincing and his conviction was
no surprise. The state was rep
resented by District Attorney H.
H. Brooks, Jr., who prosecuted
the case in his usual vigorous and
aggressive manner.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
MODERN INSTANCE.

Murray Wheeler, vice-consul for
Russia at Mobile, said at a bouilla-
baisse luncheon, apropos Of Inde-
pendence day:
at is sad but inspiring thing to
think of that bell-ringer, who, ring
ing out the tidings of American free
dom, died for JOY"
But a young English remittance
man" sneered at this remark and
said:
"Have you ever known anyone to
be actually killed by joy?'
Mr.. Wheeler smiled at the Briton
and retorted:
'Well, l did know a beautiful
Yankee heiress once who was found
lying dead across the coffin of he,
husband, old Lord Laclands."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
BILBO ISSUES PARDON TO
J. 7. CARTER OF ABERDEEN
Man Who Killed DR.. Wendell
Two Years Ago is Pardoned
by Acting Governor

A special from Jackson bearing
date of September IL, says:
Acting Gov. Bilbo has par
doned John T. Carter, who was
serving a 20-year term for man.
slaughter. He killed DR.. Wen
dell, a prominent physician of
Aberdeen two years ago, in the
Clopton hotel, alleging undue
familiarity with his beautiful
young wife, and who a few
later came near be-
ing killed in an automobile
smashup in Me nphis while joy
riding with prominent young
attorney of Northeast Missis-
sippi. Immediately after having
received his pardon Carter left
for St Louis where he will make
his home with his father"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
STORM
BLOWS OVER COUNTRY
HIGH VINO AEC RAIN PREVAIL
Equinoetial Storm Is Passing
Over the Country and the
Elements are at War in
Every Section

The time for the fall equinox
is at hand and the entire country
is in the grip Of a fierce storm.
Locally the storm has so far net
been severe. Rain began falling
here at an early hour yesterday
morning and continued practi.
cally without cessation through
out the entire day The rain was
accompanied by a wind which
blew with great velocity and
pedestrians found it difficult to
walk about the streets without
having their umbrellas turned
inside-out.
The steeple of the First Metho-
dist church which is the tallest
spire in the city swayed percepti-
bly, and the wind blew off one of
the electric light globes in front
of the postoffice.
The storm is raging with great
er fury at points along the gulf
coast than any where else
throughout the country, and the
condition at Mobile seems to be
especially serious. A special
from Mobile says that heavy
clouds are hanging over the city
and that the wind Friday night
was blowing at a rate of fifteen
miles an Hour. Waves at muni-
cipal wharf, three miles above
the head of the bay are running
high. The water is green and
brackish instead of muddy and
fresh which is generally the case
and there is an unusually high
tide.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
New Shoe Store.

Columbus is to haze an eX-
elusive shoe store. Mr.. Louis H
Shapiro, who was formerly con-
nected with the Solomon Shoe
Company in Birmingham, has
leased the vacant store owned by
Mrs. Eloise Bell, on South Mar
ket street, between Johnston and
Gaines drug store and the Mer-
chants and Farmers Bank, and
as soon as necessary alterations
are made will open up an estab-
lishment for the exclusive sale of
fine footwear.
The contract for the altera-
tions and repairs on the building
has been awarded to Mr.. Arthur
Stansel and it will be put in
first class shape.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
Man Killed in Wreck.

A Southern Railway freight
train collided with a Mobile and
Ohio freight train at an early
hour Saturday morning near
Bryant. Ala, and Riley Harris, a
member of the M. and O., was
killed.
On account of the storm the
wires were working badly yes
terday and it was impossible to
get details concerning the wreck,
but the above information comes
from a reliable source and it is
believed to be correct.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
WHERE MAN NEVER RESTS.

Farmer Ito one Of his laborers,
who had come home after his first
training In the militia Which
would you rather be, soldier Of .
farm hand, Paddy?
Pat-A soldier, Of course.
Farmer-And why so, Paddy.
Pat-Well, you see, you'd be q
long time working for a farmer be-
fore he'd tell YOU to stand at ease
Tit-Bita
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
A CONSCIENTIOUS DOG.

"1'm afraid, ma'am, that dog Of
yours would just as soon bite me as
not"
"Well," answered the lady of the
house to the wandering one, "Cae-
sar is such a nice dog in his habits
that | am sure he would rather not
bite an unwashed stronger, but, on
the other hand, his sense Of duty is
50 strong that he is more than apt
to bite you"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
coMEsTicATEp.

Isn't it queer how many appss-
emily sensible people fall for thess
ridiculous Oriental cults and ~
ligions3''
81 don't know about that. Isn't Il
quite usual to find people, young
parents especially, given to son-wor-
shipingT
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
SESSION OF GRAND
JURY COMPLETED
ADJOURNMENT TAKEN FRIDAY
lnquisitorial Bcdy was in Session
Five Days, Docketed Forty
Eight Cases and Returned
Twenty-Five True Bills

After having been in session
five days the grand jury ad-
journed Friday. having submit
ted their final report to Judge
Carroll just before the adjourn
ment Of the afternoon session.
The report states that the
grand jury dOcketed 4S cases, ex-
amined l37 witnesses and return
ed 25 indictments.
The transcripts of the various
justices Of the peace throughout
the court were examined and
found correct, all moneys col
lected having been properly ac-
counted for. A committee from
the grand jury also examined
the books of the various county
officers and found the same to
be neatly and correctly kept.
The Jail was examined and
found to be in a thoroughly sani-
tary condition. The prisoners
are well cared for and are fur
nished with an abundance of
wholesome food, all of them be-
ing in good physical condition
and not a single case of sickness
having been found.
The members of the jury de-
clare that they believe whiskey
is being sold at different places
throughout the county, but were
unable to find evidence officially
strong TO warrant them in finding
indictments.
In referring to the county farm
the members of the jury state
that the farm was visited and
found to be in good condition.
They suggest, however, that
hospital, wherein sick prisoners
can be cared for. be Immediately
erected and that the supervisors
sell the present farm which is
entirely too large, consisting of
three hundred and twenty acres,
and purchase a farm of about
forty or eighty acres.
Operators of all slot machines
throughout the county were sum-
monsed before the grand jury and
told that the operations of these
machines were fragrant viola
ton of the law. They promised
to at once abandon the use of
the machines.
In reference to the work of
tick eradication the reports states
that this work is being properly
carried on and that satisfactorily
results are being attained.
The members of the inquisi-
torial body declare that gambling
is being INDUCED in throughout
the county. They were. however,
unable to find sufficient evidence
upon which to predicate indict-
ments.
1t is stated that the sheriff re-
ported to the grand jury that the
laws regulating the employment
of minors, in factories and other
places, are being properly en-
forced.
In conclusion the members of
the grand jury thanked Judge
Carroll and District Attorney
Brooks for their courteous con-
duct and the assistance given
them in the prosecution of their
work. They stated that they
had inquired fully into all mat
ters which the statutes require
them to investigate and request
ed to be discharged, which re-
quest was granted by Judge
Carroll.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
INVOLVED TERMS.

Sue-I could hardly keep my
countenance when Ned spoke of our
secret.
Prue-But you did, didn't you' !.
Sue-0h,' yes; otherwise l would
have given Il assy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

The Woman's Missionary Society
will hold its regular weekly meet
ing next Tuesday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock in the Sunday school
rooms of the First Methodist
church.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
Bids Wanted.
To Whom 1t May Concern:


Notice is hereby given that on
September 21st bids will be re-
ceived for cloaks and uniforms
for the college girls. Bids will
be received for cIoaks of the gen.
eral type now in use. The au-
thorities of the institution have
under consideration a proposition
to change from the present cloak
to a coat suit; the suit to be of
navy blue serge of conservative
style. All bids. samples and
prices to be in the presidents s
Office on the above date.
H. L. Whitfield, Pres.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
HAD HAD EXPERIENCE.

"When person wants to give you
q thing you don't have to beg for it. |"
"0h, | don't know about that"
"You ought to, | just told you"
"Did you ever beg girl for a
kiss ?"
"No, sir. II 1t was thu right girl
I TOOK one, and ii il was the wong
girl there was no uss begging
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. M. Krone returned Thurs
day from New York where he
purchased fall and winter goods
for the New York Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. Clayton Hackleman has
been confined to his room for the
past several days suffering with
a sprained ankle.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mrs. Susin ID. Kline will be out
of the city for a few days visit
ing her mother, Mrs. E. B. Can
non, who is i'll at Okolona.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
REMEolEp REFLECTION.

"T'm afraid that young man Is not
the right kind Of companion.
Henry. They say he's high flyer"
"0h, his characters all right. Hes
sn aviator"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
RELEVANT

Prue-Did the bride get a pearl
necklace from the groom?
Hugh.-NO, boxing gloves. She
married her second husband again.
Judge.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. Julius Franks, a we'll
travelling man who makes his
headquarters in Columbus. has
been at home the past few days.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. Thos. Dee spent several
days last week at his plantation
several miles south of the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
Today, In All Things,
a Best-Boydens.
Loeb's Shoe Dept.

Mr.. Athrur Marshall has ac-
cepted position as night watch
man at the Industrial Institute
and College.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
REAL PITY.

"Miss Prim lost her temper yss-
terdsy."
Heaven help the unfortunats
who finds II.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. Joe Harris spent Friday
ia Meridian on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. Eugene Morehead of Ar
tesla spent several days last week
in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
BOYS Scouts

Natures lines in boys shoes
Original distributed locally at
Loeb's Shoe Dept.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15

Mr.. Robert O'Brien left last
week for an extended trip east.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-15
Growers Soft Shoes

for Tender Feet.
Exclusive Sale-Loeb's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
WILL REVISE HONOR
 SYSTEM AT ALABAMA
Important Meeting of the University Assembly Held Yesterday-Denny
 Offers Suggestions

University, October tspecial)- An important meeting of the univer- sity assembly was held this morning In the Morgan Hall auditorium with A view of better organizing the student body and 10 effect d revision of the present honor system
 President Denny opened the meeting briefly outlining It's object. pr. Eugene A Smith made a talk on the proper respect of the students for school prop crty. Dean Barnwell spoke on the present honor system and pointed out needed changes, The honor system at of it's most cherished traditions.
 President Denny made the following suggestions for the better organiza- ton of the student body. He sug- gested that president of the student body with other officers be elected. and that cheer leader, final hall presi- dent and editors-in- chief and business managers of the two student publica- lions be elected by the student body. Mike Sollie of Ozark. was elected cheer leader for the present year, and a rep resentRtiye committee of students was appointed to draft pr. Denny's sugges- tions and present them later to the student body with a view to their adop ton.
 Dr. Denny's plan has been in vogue nt Washington and Lee and othor col leges and have proven very successful The adoption of this system which will eventually be adopted by the students will be great stride forward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
DIR. THOMAS WILL
 SPEAK IN PICKENS
Professor of Secondary Education at Alabama Will Address Teachers
 November 1 and 2

carrollton. October 28.-(special.)-w IT. Storey, county superintendent of educa- ton, has announced that Dr. J. 8. rhom- as, professor of secondary education, Un- iverslty of Alabama, will spend two days In this county, November 1 and 2 On Friday afternoon and evening of the 1st he will be in Gordo, where he will ad- dress the teachers and citizens of that place, coming over to Reform on the 2d and delivering an address in the high school building al 10 o'clock a. m.
 Prof. L. N. Duncan, agent in charge of the boys corn club work of Alabama. has also been invited to be present at these meetings and will probably attend.
 At Reform November an effort will be made tp organize the boys corn club of the county. and 1t is expected that every boy who was in the contest tho present year will be there to enroll his name and also furnish data regarding the cultivation and fertilization of his prize acre ths year
 programme for the entire day will be prepared, and teachers and trustees are urged to attend as these meetings prom ise to be very helpful in their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
AVIATOR DASHED ID
 DEATH AT CAPITAL
Mitchell Falls 200 Feet at the
 Montgomery Fair
SIMPLY LOST CONTROL
Began Descent in Spectacular Glides Only to Drop to Death-Crushed Under Motor, Dying Before
 Physicians Reached Spot

Montgomery. October 23.-Aviator Louis Mitchell, President of American Ayiators, while 200 feet in the air lost control of his machine while making spiral glide and is dead.
 Mitchell had been circling the exposi- tion grounds for more than an hour at varying heights. Shortly before o'clock he began his descent in a spectacular glide. At 800 feet he lost control of his machine and at 200 feet the aeroplane went to pieces Mitchell was pinned to the ground under the heavy motor, dying before surgeons could reach the spot.
 Aviator Heth. Mitchelrs partner, saw the accident, together with a crowd of 5000 spectators.
 Heth was above Mitchell with the pas senger, and was about to descend in a spiral glide following Mitchell. Mitchell had start Of several minutes however, and Heth says when Mitchell lost control of his machine he could see the ground between the two planes of the Wright machine.
 Mitchells body will be taken to his home at Camden, Ark, tomorrow morn ing. His wife, who was present in the grandstand, did not see the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
This HonaesMade Cough Jyrup GDiu Surprise Tou stops Even Whooping Cough Quickly. 4 Family Supply
 at Small Cost.

Here is q homemade remedy that takes hold of cough instantly, and will usually cure the most stubborn case in 24 hours. This recipe makes 8 pint enough for whole family. You couldn't buy as much or as good ready-made cough syrup for $2.50.
 Mix one pint of granulated sugar with 1a pint of warm water, and stir 2 minutes. Put 245 ounces of Pinex fifty cents worth in e pint bottle, and add tho Sugar Syrup. This keeps perfectly and has pleasant taste--children like 1t. Braces up the appetite and is slightly laxative, which helps end a cough.
 You probably know the medical value of pine in treating asthma, bronchitis and other throat troubles, sore lungs, etc. There is thing better. Pinex is the most valuable concentrated compound of Norway white pine extract, rich in RIiaiacol and all the natural healing pine clements. Other preparations will not work in this formula.
 The prompt results from this inexpen- sive remedy have mnde friends for it in thousands of homes in the United States and Canada, which explains why tho plan has been initiated often, but never successfully.
 Aguaranty of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex, or will get 1t for YOU If not. send to The Pinsx O.. It. Wayne. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-24
Property Transfers
PROMINENT PLANTER
 DIES IN LIVINGSTON
Tom Moore Expires Suddenly Yester- day-Was to Attend Davis Trial
 for Cousins Murder

Livingston, october 29.-(Special. )-Tom Moore. a prominent planter of Panola, died suddenly at the Artesian hotel here tonight MT Moore was here 10 attend the trial of w. NJ. Davis for killing " s. Oliver. a first cousin of MT. Moore The trial will come up Thursday.
 While Mr Moore has been In bad health for some time, 1t was thought that he was doing much better. He has been suffering with Brlghts disease, and the nervous strain Is believed to have pre- cipitated his death
 Mir. Moore was reading paper in the lobby of the hotel when he was stricken. A doctor was called immediately, but when the doctor arrived five minutes later he was dead. MT. Moores family is a prominent one. He is connected with the Olivers, Littles, Hibblers. Windhams and other prominent families of Sumter county. His death brings additional grief to those who are already deep in sorrow over the death of ". 8. Oliver. The re- mains will be carried 10 Shady Grove cemetery near Warsaw for interment
 Mir. Moore is survived by three grown sons. all of whom live in Panola