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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
ON THRESHOLD OF
new COTTON SEASON
FIRST BALE ALREADY HERE
Crop Prospects are Exceedingly
Good, and Local Receipts Will
Probably be Correspond
ingly Large

According to the official dictum
of the exchanges. corporations
and individuals engaged in the
handling of the fleecy staple,
today marks the beginning of a
new cotton season, but as this is
Sunday there will of course be
no trading or transactions of any
character, and the season will in
reality begin tomorrow.
The first bale has already been
received, and while the receipts
will not begin to grow heavy
until October quite respectable
amount of cotton will doubtless
be handled here during the pres
ent month. The prospects for a
heavy yield in the territory con-
tiguous to Columbus are unusu-
ally good, and with a boat run
ming on the Tombigbee river to
bring cottonto this city the local
receipts should be abnormally
large.
From present prospects the
cotton which is marketed early
will not bring fancy prices. A
few weeks ago September and
October futures were quoted
around l3 cents. but crop pros,
pects have frightened since then
and there has been a correspond.
ing decline in the market, present
prices ranging from 10& to II
cents.
So far as can be learned, ii ere
Is only one new cotton buyer
In Columbus this season, this be-
ing Mr.. Walter frost, who was
formerly in business here but
who for several years iras Deer
located elsewhere. All the ole
established firms will be in bust
ness again this season, These
are as follows; Messrs, VIM
Rhett & Co., G. w. Sherman &
Co., H. E. Johns & Co., McFad
den Brothers, represented by
Capt. Fl. M. Leigh; Frierson Bro
Tiers, represented by Mr.. W. b
Harris and +. P. Phillips.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Washington, August 28. "A
new 2-cent stamp, in COM
memoration Of the Panama Pa
cifc Exposition in San Francisco
in 1915, was approved today by
Postmaster General Hitchcock.
1t bears an engraving represent
ing the Gatun locks of the Pana-
ma Canal, showing a steamship
emerging from the northern lock
and another vessel being raised
in the southern lock. The first
issue will be en- sale in a few
weeks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
Miss Jeffie Murphy Dead

Miss Jeffie B. Murphy died at
the home of her father, Mr.. j. r,
Murphy, east of this city yester.
day afternoon, her death having
followed a long illness. Deceased
was twenty-three years age, and
had a large circle of friends who
sincerity sympathize with the
family in the profound sorrow
which her death entails. The
funeral will take place at Friend
ship cemetery at two O'Clock this
afternoon,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

A number of the younger So
cial set stormed Miss Florence
Stollenwerck, at her home on
College street Friday evening.
Before the visitors departed
Miss Stollenwerck refreshed
them with a delicious ice course.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Wilburn Johnson, one of the
Oldest and most reliable hackmen
in the city, has purchased two
new carriages, and has an ad.
vertisement in this issue to which
the attention of the public is
directed. Many of the vehicles
now running on the streets are
antiquated and dilapidated,
and the Commercial sincerely
hopes that other owners of hack
lines will profit by the good ex-
ample which Wilburn has set
them.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
A Small Blaze.

An alarm of fire was turned in
about $50 o'clock last night, hav-
ing been occasioned by a blaze at
the home of Mrs. C.. B. Jackson,
corner of South Tenth street and
Eleventh avenue. The blaze.
which resulted from a defective
flue, was extinguished before
the firemen arrived, having
caused little damage.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
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 cloaks 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
office on the above date.
H. l., Whitfield, Pres.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
Negro Murderer Captured

Buster" Hughes, a negro who
on the night of Saturday, Au-
gust oath. killed another men,
Der of the same race named Alf
Steward on the Hutchinson place
in the northeastern portion Of
the county and who subsequently
made his escape, was captured
in Monroe county Thursday and
brought to Columbus and lodged
in Jail. The killing followed a
dispute over a trivial matter.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
Ria Feature Production.

Princess Theatre, Tuesday, Sep
tember 3rd. The great 3.reel fea-
ture production, The Orleans
Coach. The true story of the
greatest judicial error ever COM
mitted. A special feature at reg
ular prices. 5 and Zoe.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01
THE True Friend"

DR.. H. G. Henderson, pastor
of the First Methodist church,
will deliver the last discourse in
the series of Sunday night SER
mons on Notable Women of the
Bible" tonight. This sermon
was not delivered the second
Sunday night in August, as the
pastor left on his vacation, after
the first Sunday. The subject Of
the sermon this morning will be
Your Mission in Life"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mr.. Jack Parrish will be glad to
have his Pickens county and
Caledonia friends call and see
him whenever in the city, at the
Fireproof Warehouse.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

The many friends of Miss lila
Mae Kidd will be glad to learn
that she is improving, after sew
eral days illness at the home OF
Mrs. c. o. Lance in Mayhem.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mrs. Glenn Bright of Shannon
is in the city. the guest of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. +. M.
Jacob.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

On next Tuesday afternoon
there will be a business meeting
of the Woman's Missionary Soei-
ETY. in the Sabbath School room
room Of the First ". Z. church
at 5 o'clock. All members are
urged to attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Miss Frances Dashiell. who has
been attending a house party at
Gainesvilled, Ala, has returned
home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mr.. 7. A. McGahey has been
spending the past week in De-
troit, Mich, attending a meeting
of the National Retail Marble AS
sociatiOn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Larkworthy and
little daughter, Meta. left yes
terday for an extended trip
through the North.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

DR.. H. G.. Henderson returned
Thursday afternoon from his
three weeks vacation in central
Kentucky and at Atlantic City.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mr.. r. E. Leigh left Friday
for New York, where he goes to
buy a complete stock of fall and
winter goods for the Woman's
Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Misses Lille and Eta Eichel-
burger are spending a week in
West Point, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs N. X. Johnston.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

The many friends of Miss Jo-
sic Mae Myers are sorry to know
that she is no better after several
days. illness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mrs. Augusta Cox, Mrs. Irene
Burke and Miss Nina Battle Bell
are enjoying a visit to Monteagle,
Tenn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Miss Dorothy Leigh, who has
been visiting friends at Kolola
Springs, has returned home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mr.. w. II. Paessler, after a de-
liehtful vacation spent in Ma
rion, Ohio, has returned home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Miss Eugene Moody. who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Sneed in Gulfport. has returned
home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mrs. Harry Terrell Of West
Point is the guest of Mrs. K. c.
Belts.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-09-01

Mr.. Earl Richards, who has
been visiting his brother in Ok
lahoma, has returned home.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
WATER RISING IN RESERVOIR,
Appreciable Rise of Storage Water
Results from Recent Thaw.

That the water levels in the rriga-
ton reservoirs in this vicinity have
been materially raised by the recent
thaw is fact evidenced by quantities
OF standing water and streams flowing
in several coulees and irrigation
bitches. On trip toward the foot
hills Sunday, E. r. Converse states
that he encountered a little way south
and west of Hollister a running
stream OF crystal clear water at least
30 feet wide and two feet deep. He
states that q considerable stream was
running down the bed of Deep creek
into the Deep Creek reservoir which
impounds water for the irrigation of
some 5000 acres of land west of Hol-
lister. Water in the Salmon river res
ervoir is now covered with a thick
layer of ice, and instead of the run
of collecting at the dam where mea-
surement is recorded it is backed up
stream and the rise of the level is con-
seQuently not as great as it would be
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
SCHOOL CONTRACTS CLOSED.
Completion of Building Secured For
$47,4O1.

During the past week the school
board have closed contracts with re-
gard to the erection, plumbing and
heating of the balance of the high
school building at a total price Of $47,-
401. The contractors in each case have
put up good and sufficient bonds to
insure faithful performance of the
contracts. The contract for the erec-
tion of the wings and the completion
of the third floor of the present struc-
ture was given to the North Pacific
Construction company, at the follow
ing figures: Wings, $37,474; finishing
third floor, painting omitted, $3.50.
]. c. Savage on the plumbing, was
awarded the contract to complete
plumbing of the entire building at
1894. The w. G. Mcpherson COM
pany of Portland, who put in the heat
ing plant for the portion now in use, as
sole bidders, received the contract at
36,5S3
The North Pacific Construction COM
pany is firm of Assyrians who have
put up a number of public buildings
on the coast and who are considered
perfectly reliable. Their bond was
completely satisfactory. The mem
bers of the firm agreed not to employ
any foreign labor on the building out
side of their own personal efforts.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26

ernor will give it his approval, 1t is
| pointed out that the bill as drawn is in
no sense partisan measure and that
care has been taken to incorporate the
best OF the provisions of the MacLane-
Martin measure, leaving out however,
all suggestion relative to the creation
OF tax commission, and that if the
vote ON the passage of the bill should
show the determination of a majority
OF the members of both houses, the
governor will approve this measure as
the best he can secure from the extra
session.
Is an AmendatOry Act.
Inc Dill is in the nature of an amen
datory act to the general revenue laws
or the state. The present laws relat-
ing to taxation are taken as basis,
and amendments are made to existing
sections of the statutes. It's purpose
is to relieve conditions brought about
during the past year by the action of
the governor in attempting to enforce
full cash valuation of all property
for purposes of taxation, without max
ing the necessary changes in fixed lev
les and other laws. 1t is intended as a
temporary relief measure, and not a
SNhS'"i iSfioioh vi lHc revenue laws
OF the state, and always bearing this
end in view, it's authors have re-
Trained from amending any provisions
OF the present laws except where
change appeared imperative, or of i'm
mediate benefit.
Practically all of the features of the
Martin measure conceded to
be good are included in this bill, and
some new features are added which
are not contained in the present laws
or the governors proposed measures.
Increases List Of Exemptions.
The first amendment relates to eX-
emptions. In addition to the property
OF benevolent organizations exempted
from taxation under the present law
that belonging to Young Mems Chris
tian associations and Young Women
Christian association, and other be-
nevolent associations, is also included
The exemption of resident widows, or
phan children and soldiers remains as
1t is in the present law.
Fruit and nut bearing trees under
the age of four years from the time of
planting in orchard form, and grape
vines under the age of three years
from the time of planting in vineyard
form, are added to the exemption of
growing crops The exemption of pri-
vate libraries is limited to $4OO of the
| assessed value thereof, instead of be-
ing unlimited as it now exists. The
exemption of improvements on land to
the amount of 5000 enacted by the last
session of the legislature is retained,
but is limited to improvements which
do not exceed $1,000 in value to any
one family.
A new section is added requiring ex-
emptions to be claimed when they de-
pend upon the status of the individual
rather than the class of property.
Full Cash and Assessed Values.
Full cash value is defined to mean
the value of the property in the mar
ket in the ordinary course of trade,
and the term assessed value" means
the percentage of the full cash value
Continued on Last Page.)
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
Deed to System is Held Insuf-
fiGent.
DEMURRER OF LAND 4 WATER
COMPANY OVERRULED.
Throws Case Back Into Court Upon
the Merits of the Contract With the
State.

Judge Dietrich in a decision given
last week in the federal court, will
give the settlers of the tract the first
victory gained in it's contention for
Justice. A suit was entered some time
in last year by the Twin Falls Canal
company against the Twin Falls Land
& Water Company, to set aside the
deed given at the time the Twin Falls
South Side system was turned over to
the operating or settlers company.
The deed made one or two reserva-
tions in the property turned over that
made it conflict with it's contract with
the state and it was on this ground
that the canal company brought suit
to require the construction company
to give deed in accordance with the
state contract. A demurrer filed by
the defendants set forth reasons why
another deed should not be given and
1t was on this demurrer that Judge
Dietrich made his decision overruling
it and also certifying that the deed was
insufficient.
The decision does not end the case,
merely brings it back into the courts
for decision as to what will be done as
to new deed
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
wINGfIflD BUYS PROPERTY.
RumOr Has 1t That He Has Bought
North Star Group.

An unconfirmed rumor is being cir
culated in and around Jarbidge, that
George W1ngfield is closing a deal
whereby he will acquire the North
Star Group, usually known as
the Bourne property, and with
1t will go the Fletcher & Clark
lease and mill. The group consists of
eleven claims, and is the place where
Dave Bourne, two years ago, made the
famous Jarbidge boom.
There have been many rumors of
original strike that started the num-
erous strikes made by Wingfield in his
development Of the property he has
bought or controls in this section, but
1t has been an utter impossibility to
verify them. This latest move on the
part Of Mr.. Wingfeld gives credence
to all the stories that have heretofore
been sent out. AS shrewd a man as
Wfngfield is, he would first satisfy
himself of the value of the district be-
fore. acquiring further ground.
He first bought the Success group of
five claims, paying 100000 for it.
Then he acquired control of the Blus-
ter property consisting of five claims,
which cost him $250,0O0. Soon after
he bought the Sunny Group of six
claims for 100000, and now he buys
the North Star group of eleven claims,
giving him total of over 500 acres of
valuable mineral land, the heart of the
mineral district in Jarbidge, at a cost
of over a million dollars.
This speaks more for the perman-
ency and richness of the camp of Jar
bidge than anything that has happened
for some time.-Fridays Elko Free
Press.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
Republicans Turn Down Governor Haw|ey's
Pet Measure.
New Revenue Bill introduced Into House With Republicans as
Sponsors Cash Value Accented as Law.

Assessment of all property at full
cash value.
Tax levy on 40 per cent of this
which is termed assessed valuation.
Numerical assessment of real estate
in place of alphabetical.
Exemption of 5000 of improvements
on real estate.
Personal property tax when lien on
real estate to be written in real estate
roll
County commissioners shall ADOPT
and publish annual appropriation bill
at April meeting. Expenditures are
limited to this estimate.
Commissioners given power to de-
crease assessed valuation of their own
uation in this way.
Making assessment for state taxes
against counties, on assessed valuation
or current year, instead Of preceding
year as at present.
Semi-annual payment Of taxes where
amount exceeds 500
Taxes become delinquent on first
Monday of January, if half is not paid
by that date. Remaining half may be
paid by first Monday in July.
Securing tax deed only after owner
or occupant of property shall have
been notified at least three months in
advance of securing such deed.
Present list of exemptions made to
include Y. M. c. A., Y. w. C. A. and
property of other benevolent institu-
tions.
Fruit and nut bearing trees are ex-
empted from taxation till four years
after planting; grape vines for three
years.
Definition of full cash value of prop
erty is given as the "value of such
property in the market in the ordinary
course of trade"
What is regarded as almost certain
ly the next revenue law of Idaho was
given birth in the lower house on Mon
day morning, when house bill No. 81
was introduced by Davis, Johnston
Baldridge, Farmin and Black. The
bill was at once referred to the print
ing committee, and automatically un-
der house resolution was turned
over to the committee of Is for con-
sideration and recommendation. The
printed bill will be in the hands of the
house this morning, and the measure
will come up for consideration some
time during the days session.
Drawn by st. Clair and Potts.
The bill, as introduced, was drawn
principally by Senator's st. Clair and
Potts, who had the assistance of sew
eral members of the house and others
and conforms closely to the wishes OF
the joint Republican caucus, by which
1t was considered on Saturday night
At this meeting the first draft of the
bill was considered and proposed
amendments then have been incorpor-
ated. 1t is expected that this measure
will receive the unanimous support of
the majority party in both houses of
the legislature, and hopes are enter
tanned that final action on the bill will
not be delayed later than next Satur-
day.
Will Become the Law.
Although there is a strong possibil-
ity that Governor Hawley may veto
the bill when it reaches him, num-
ber of the members feel that the gov
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
Democratic Attorneys Of Twin
Falls ELIGIBLE.
sen. HORNIBROOk AND sen,
BOWEN FOR STATE CHAIRMAN.
Nugents Withdrawal Opens Field
for Ambitious Men Over the
State.

John F. Nugent, Democratic state
chairman, has resigned and the live
ones OF the state are being trotted out
for inspection. OF the names promin-
emily mentioned for the mantle drop
ped by Nugent, are two Twin Falls at
torneys, who are believed to have a
fighting chance of landing the honor
between them for this county. Both
Arthur M. Bowen and w. H. Horni-
brook are receiving support for the
honor by their friends at the capital
and it is generally conceded that they
have fair chance to land it. 1t is
not known whether either of the two
men are willing to assume the respon-
sibility of guiding the destinies of the
Idaho Democracy. Both men have
been active in the ranks of the party
and both stand high in the estimation
of the people here who will be pleased
to see the honor come to Twin Falls
through the medium of either. The
following regarding the matter, taken
from the Statesman, gives the situa-
ton as outlined in the plans by which
Nugents successor will be selected:
"Mr. Nugent's friends point to the
fact that he has been the state chair
man for four years, at great personal
ooNiiHSct lHdt hC dSheu 1Ol uOIu-
ing; that he has footed the bills and
made up deficits at the end of the
campaigns, and they insist that is is
high time for some other party patriot
to step in and carry the load for a
while.
Senator w. H. Hornibrook of Twin
Falls, is being discussed more than
any other man in the party just at this
time for state chairman. 1t is urged
in Hornibrook's behalf that he Is ac-
ceptable to men in all factions of the
party, and that his selection would go
far toward healing the breach made
some time ago, when Chairman Nu-
gent and Judge K. I. Perky rushed to
arms in trying to control the state for
Wilson or Harmon
"On the other hand, it is urged
against Hornibrook that he is not at
all acceptable to the northern wing of
the party-that his record last winter
in favor of progressive legislation has
won his the distinction of being "un-
safe" in the estimation of the mining
and corporation interests of the party.
Others Mentioned in connection with
the Craftsmanship are A. M. Bowen, al
so of Twin Falls; Judge X. I. Perky Of
Boise, who by many is considered dis
qualified because of his espousal of the
cause of Judson Harmon in the state,
and Fred Floed, private secretary to
Governor Hawley."
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
EASTERN STAR ENTERTAIN.
In Honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest White
Who Will Soon Leave the City.

The Eastern Star lodge of this city
Monday evening rendered to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest White farewell oyster
supper after the meeting of the lodge.
The supper was In the nature of sur
prise to Mr.. and Mrs. White. who will
leave in a short time for Arizona to
make their future home. At the con-
clusion of the supper ]. B. Hall was
called upon to act as toast master and
the following responded: J. A. Waters,
N. ]. Sweeley. DR.. w. H. Dwight, Geo.
Harlin and DR.. J. T. Evans. Mrs.
White, who was matron OF the local
lodge was presented with set of Ster-
ling silver spoons.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
WILL ELECT OFFICERS.
Poultry Association VIII Meet First
Saturday in February.

The annual meeting for the election
of officers of the Poultry association
will be held the first Saturday in Feb
ruary. The meeting is called for 2:30
p. m. In the Commercial club rooms.
Reports of the officers for the past
year will be read and plans for the
coming year discussed. All members
of the association are especially re-
quested to be present. and all others
who are interested in the poultry in
dustry are invited to come to this
meeting and join the association. Re-
member the date, Saturday, February
3rd, at 2:30 p. m.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1912-01-26
PACKARD. DELIGHTS AUDIENCE.
Noted CartOOnist's Second Perform
ance Shows New Features.

Packard proved his right to the title
of a royal entertainer Wednesday
night when he greeted for a second
time Twin Falls audience, which was
critical because Of his first excellent
program two years ago. The evening
devoted to chalk sketches was entirely
different from that given on his form
er appearance and kept everyone in
terested by his lightning changes from
type to type by a few deft strokes.
Two sketches at the close of the
evening of more than usual excellence
were a fitting close to the admirable
program.