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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
SWEET SINGERS ARE
OUT ON LONG JOURNEY
PASSED THROUGH COLUMBUS
Three Young Men are Travelling
From Atlanta to San Francisco,
and Must Make Expenses
Of Trip by Singing

Many sweet voiced girls have
sung themselves into public ia
vor and some few have sung
themselves into the hearts and
homes of crusty old millionaires,
but for a trio of young men to
sing their way nearly across the
continent is somewhat unusual.
This, however, is what w. C.
Sanders, c. A. Hooper and j. l..
Samuels of Atlanta are trying
to do. They left Atlanta on
September 9th, and spent Fri
day here en- route to San Fran
cisco, which city they expect to
reach some time in May.
The trip is being made under
the auspices of the Southern
Ruralist, a farm journal publish
ed in Atlanta, and while Ell route
to San Francisco the young men
are soliciting subscriptions to
this paper. All money received
for subscriptions, however is
promptly mailed the office of pub
lication, the young men depend.
ing entirely upon the money do
mated by those who hear them
sing for their personal expenses.
In the event that they reach San
Francisco within eight months
from the time they left Atlanta
the young men are to receive
! $500 each.
! While here the Young mer
sang in the pool rooms, cafes
drug stores and other public
/ places, and the fellows about
town. who were much pleased
with their voices, came forward
with liberal contributions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
AVIATOR WALSH FALLS
1000 FEET TO DEATH
WAS MAKING SPIRAL DESCENT
Charles F. Walsh. Who Made
Flights Here Last Winter, Falls
to Death at Fair Grounds
in Trenton, N. ].

Charles F. Walsh,a well known
aviator who made several flights
in Columbus last December, met
a horrible death in Trenton, n
j.. last Thursday. when his ma
chine became unmanageble and
he fell a distance of 1000 feet,
nearly every bone in his body
having been broken. The fol-
lowing special from Trenton
gives an account of the accident.
with $4,000 persons watch
ing him at the Interstate Fair
grounds this afternoon, Charles
F. Walsh, while making a spiral
descent in a biplane, fell 1000
feet to instant death about a
quarter of a mile outside the
fair grounds. Practically every
bone in his body was broken and
his face and body were badly
cut.
walsh had been giving ex-
hibitions at the fair all week and
today for the first time was do
inc fancy stunts in the air with
his machine. He was very high
today, probably 5000 feet, as he
began his descent. He was max
ing the spiral descent with the
front of the machine pointed
almost straight downward when
he lost control. Walsh could be
plainly seen struggling to regain
his balance. but w-A6ut avail.
The machine then began its fatal
descent to the earth and the
large number of spectators
realized that the aviator's death
was imminent.
Walsh was 25 years of age
and a native of San Diego, Cal.
His wife and two children are
visiting at Hammondsport, N.
Y, where they intended remain.
ing while he was flying in the
East.
walsh learned TO fly with
Lincoln Beachy."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
Meets With Accident.

Mr.. George Hickey, a well
known plumber, met with a seri-
ons accident Friday while making
excavations for the cold storage
plant which is to be connected
with the wholesale grocery estab.
lishment which Mr.. T. j. Locke,
Jr., is erecting near the Mobile
and Ohio depot. While Mr..
Hickey was engaged in the work
the earth caved in and he was
buried up to his waist in dirt.
His fellow workmen quickly dug
him out, and he was fortunate
enough to escape with only a few
bruises of a minor nature.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
McIlwain = Butts.

Mr.. John F. McIlwain and Miss
Josie Butts were quietly married
at the Methodist church in Ar
tesla last Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. The ceremony was
said by Rev. j. Z. Thomas, pre-
siding elder of the Columbus
district. There were no cards,
but some how the people of the
community got wise, and when
the happy young couple entered
the church they found it filled
with people. Immediately after
the ceremony they left for the
home of the grooms' parents in
Oktibbeha county for a short
visit. Upon their return to Ar
tesla they will be dominciled at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. /. A.
Wilson.
The groom is of the most pros
porous merchants of Artesia,
while the bride is the pretty
niece of Mr.. A. N. Butts. a pro-
gressive farmer of this county.
Both of the young people are
quite popular and number their
friends by their acquaintance.
who extend to them many con-
gratulations.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

COOURA'S MIASTRHLS TO
OPEN THE COLUMBUS THEATRE
Popular Burnt Cork Aggregation
Win Appear Here Tuesday,
October 10

Manager James Newly Jr., of
the Columbus Theatre announces
that house will throw open its
doors for the season Tuesday
evening, October 18th. Coburn's
Minstrels being the inaugural
attraction.
The opening, owing to a re-
cent change in the management
of the theatre. is somewhat be-
lated. The lease of DR.. Sharp,
who had the house last season,
did not expire until August 1st,
and as the theatrical agencies do
most of their booking in the
spring Mr.. Newby found it diff
cult to secure attractions after
he took the house. However, he
is doing the best he can under
existing conditions, and hopes to
be able to give his patrons some
really meritorious shows.
Coburn's Minstrels are well
known in Columbus. They have
been coming here regularly for
many years past, and never fail
to please the people. Column
bians are hungry for shows, and
a large crowd is sure to be pres
ent at the theatre when the sea-
son opens.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
Notice.

After Sunday, the 9th of Octo.
Der, the parks will be closed for
the season. Cars will run on
present schedule to Second aven-
ue North and Nineteenth street,
making only two trips in the
morning and two trips in the af-
ternoon to old barn to accommo-
date employees and children OF
the Interstate.
CT. Sherrod, Pres. & Gen'l. Mgr,
Columbus R'y, 1t. & Pwr. Co
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

The fall opening of the Wo-
mans Store occurred Thursday,
and was largely attended by the
ladies of Columbus and surround
ing country, who found on dis
play a handsome selection in each
of the many varied lines carried
by this establishment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

The Columbus Clothing Com
pany invites visitors to the fair TO
make headquarters at their store
this week. Read the new adver-
tisement of this progressive es-
tablishment which appears else
where in the Commercial.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

Prof. J. N. Mejia, one of the
most prominent musicians in the
South, will have charge of the
violin department at the Indus
trial Institute and College. He
will organize and direct an or
chestra, which promises to be
quite helpful and entertaining,
and will be watched with inter-
est by music lovers of the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
FINE ATTRACTIONS ARE
SECURED FOR THE FAIR
MANY VISITORS ARE EXPECTED
Special Trains will be Run or
Both Southern and Mobile
and Ohio. Bringing in
Large Crowds

Everything ID III redulneSS lot
the twelfth annual exhibition of
the Mississippi and West Alaba-
ma Fair Association. which be-
gins Monday and continues
throughout the week.
The German Hungarian Band
of Cincinnati, which is to furnish
music throughout the progress
of the fair, will arrive today,
and on tomorrow night will give
concert at the fair grounds.
The band is one of the best in
the country. and the music which
the aggregation will furnish
while here will be one of the fea-
lures of the fair. The buildings
will all be lighted up Monday
night. and a delightful time is
promised all who visit the fair
grounds.
The Greater Sheesler Shows,
which are to exhibit here
throughout the progress of the
fair, will arrive today. This
aggregation consists of twenty
four separate attractions, and
each one is strictly moral, being
of the highest standard of merit
and catering especially to the
patronage of refined people.
The racing program this year
will be unusually fine. A large
number of horses have already
heen entered. the entries inluds
ing "Woodville Lad" fast
PAGER who won a thousand dollar
stake race at the recent Tri-State
Fair in Memphis. This horse is
a mississippi animal, being owned
by DR.. O. M. Norton of Green
vile. Other celebrated trotters,
PAGERS and runners will be here,
and the racing program each af-
ternoon will be one of surprising
interest.
There will be two special days
during the fair, Tuesday. Octo-
ber 9Th, having been set aside as
North Mississippi Day, and We'd
nesday, October 9th. as Alabama
Day. On Tuesday the Mobile
and Ohio railroad will run ex-
cursion trains from Okolona and
Scooba and on Wednesday there
will be an excursion over the
same line from Reform, while
the Southern will operate a spec
ial train from Fayette.
The following is an outline of
the program for the fair:
First day-Monday, October
7th, Opening day. The morning
ahd afternoon will be devoted tt
the placing of exhibits and get
ting things in readiness. There
will be concert by the German
Hungarian Band at night ane
the Greater Sheesler Shows will
be in full blast.
Second day Tuesday, October
9Th, Columbus and Lownde
county day. Forenoon, sheep
swine. poultry and woman's de
partment will be judged. After
noon, racing.
Third day-Wedn esday, Octc
Der 9th, Farmers day and Ala
bama day. Forenoon, cattle
mules, jacks and agriculture
products will be judged. After
noon, racing. Evening, fire
works.
Fourth day-Thursday. Octt
ber 10th, North Mississippi day
Forenoon, horses in breedin
class and boy and girl riders wi
be judged. Afternoon, racing
Evening. horse show and fir
works.
Fifth day-Friday, Octobt
11th. Tournament day an
Lowndes county school da,
Forenoon. horses in saddle an
driving classes will be judget
Afternoon, gentlemen's tourn;
ment and awarding Of prizes f
oahnol owh,hskc E.,au.x~ Lo~s
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
A Small Blaze.

The fire department was called
out shortly after twelve o'clock
yesterday afternoon by a blaze at
the residence of Mr.. G. F. Brown,
1903 College street. The blaze
however, was extinguished before
the fire laddies arrived, having
been easily subdued with a buck
ct of water.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
Meeting Of United Charities.

The members OF the United
Charities are urged to attend a
meeting to be held in the First
Methodist church Monday after.
noon at A o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

Mr.. Harrison Johnston. who
has been spending the summer
in Atlantic City, has returned to
Columbus. He was much i'm
proved by his sojourn at that
popular resort and is looking the
picture of health.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

The exterior of the buildings
in the business district occupied
by 0ttley Brothers pool room.
Johnston & Gaines drug store.
and the Columbus Dry Goods
Company are being freshly
painted.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

An eleven pound daughter was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Stanley in New York Thursday
night. The news of the child's
birth was conveyed in a telegram
to Mr.. B. c. Pruitt which was re-
ceiyed here Friday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

Mr.. A. ]. Burrage is having a
a pretty little cottage erected on
his lot on South Ninth street.
The building, when completed,
will be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Vivian Halbert.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

In compliance with the act of
congress passed August oath,
1912, the Commercial has furnish
ed to the postoffice department a
statement showing Mrs. j. 7.
Senter to be the editor and pub
Usher and George 0. Senter to be
managing editor and business
manager of this publication.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

Mr.. Dabney Thomas. who is
now residing in Fulton, Ala.
spent several days the past week
in Columbus with his parents,
Rev. and Mrs. j. Z. Thorn as.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

The Epworth League of the
First Methodist church will have
the main lunch stand at the
fair grounds this year. and its
members will highly appreciate
all patronage bestowed upon
them.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

DR.. c. L. Lincoln of Denver.
Col. is here on visit to his
rarents. Col. and Mr. 5. C. l..
Lincoln.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
Meeting Of Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the First Presbyterian
church will! meet in the Sunday
school room of the church at four
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. All
members are urged to be present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

Mr.. w. r. Rodges of Pickens-
vile, Ala. was transacting bus
mess in the city Thursday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris of
Steens are spending : few days
with relatives in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06
show and fireworks.

Sixth day-Satnrday. October
18th, Negroes day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-10-06

The Commercial, $500 a year.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-08
OSCAR.

A regular visitor is OSCAR, the
tall boy of the oscar and Adolf
farce-comedy. Oscar dropped in
looking for Adolf, but his old side
partner had escaped down the
laundry chute just as Oscar came
in. OSCAR treated the office with
some of his keen wit that cuts like
a meat axe-especially when
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-08

learn to avail themselves of ex-
pert knowledge. Governor Viii
son admits that our tariff pro-
gram is admirable, but he says it
cannot be carried out. But this
program is easy to carry out if
our representatives really desire
to do so. Surprising Roosevelt as
President says to the leading steel
manufacturers in effect: Gen
tlemen, you work a certain pro-
portion of your men twelve hours
a day seven days in the week the
year round and you do not pay
them living wages. Unless you
promptly inaugurate the eight
hour shift and substantially raise
the wages of your underpaid
workmen l will recommend to
congress the reduction or the
abolition OF the protectlon which
you now enjoy in the tariff SEIZED
ules."
Is not this the sort of thing
that Roosevelt would do, and
what would be the consequences?
The twelve-hour-a-day, seven
day-a-week outrage upon Amer
lean manhood would be promptly
abandoned, and substantial in
crease in the wages of underpaid
workmen would result. If they
did not do it, congress could abol-
ish the duties.
Behind the Roosevelt tariff
program stands the most expe-
rienced public man of our day,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03
"TheIma" A Great Play

"Thelma Is without doubt the most
talked Of play OF the season, and since
the announcement OF its appearance
here Wednesday. August 7th. has
created more interest than any play in
recent years. Marie Corelli's 'Thel-
mi" Is world wide popular story,
ana every one who is familiar with the
book, can easily realize the supurb
material II affords for the development
of an unusual drama. Norweigen at
mosphere contrasted with English
wealth and society.
The company presenting the play Is
Of exceptional merit and one OF the
strongest organizations of its kind on
the road. ii Is doubtful IL there will he
q vacant seat " tho Theatre NJ the rise
OF the curtaii, or account Of the popu i.
larity and puulic demand OF this at
traction.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03
ALLEoE CONSPIRACY
Atty For Joe cress Says Council, Saloon.
keepers and w. Ct r. U. are IN League

The mandainus case, started last
week by Joe Gress. through his attor-
ney, Clarence Dwyer, was argued
before Judge Flanagan last Tuesday
evening and was taken under advise
ment by the Judge.
The point raised Is practically the
same AS that raised in the Marquette
case In short, the amendment to the
original act didn't become law until
Sept. 2, 1899 80 that the saloon keepers
doing business that year had applied
under the act and not under the act as
amended and Mr.. Dwyer held that the
council should not have counted, in
their 1910 computation, any voluntary
surrenders in 1909 for the reason that
they could not take place under the act
as now in force because it was not
operative
This point was raised in the city OF
Marquette and upon its being
referred TO the attorney general, that
OIHGlhi hCiN uH MI DWltl NOHlthuS.
As result, two additional licenses
were issued IN Marquette city and
Immediately there was an injunction
served and the matter was argued last
week before..J Judge Flanagan who has
IL under advisement
There were other points raised by
Mr.. Dwyer in his petition. one OF the
most important being that against the
$3.50 increase in licenses by city ordin-
ance.
One OF the most novel contentious
set up in the petition was that in
which he accused the council. the
saloon keepers and the W O. T. y OF
having entered conspiracy to dimin.
ish the number Of saloons and thereby
keep mis- client out OF license.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03
BIC IRON MEN HERE
Q. s s. "A. Business Car Carried a large
Number TO this City Monday.

- - - y ~ OdoiNoo SdF (dFElCQ ~ GdFkG
Number 10 this City Monday
The d. s. s. a. A. business car came
to Crystal Falls last Monday by special
train and was switched TO a siding in
the st. Paul yards where II stood all
day
The car contained the f. j. Long
year people who came here on bust.
ness visit TO the company's new find at
Mastodon. It is known that Mr.. e. J.
Longyear, Mr.. Hartley, Mr.. Bennett
Mr. Mead and Mr.. Jewstt were OF the
party and also MIR. w. w. Walker.
general manager of the ID. s. S. a. A.
railroad.
THE members of the party were taken
in automobiles to the Mastodon
property and spent number Of hours
I'M an inspection of the lands that are
nnder lease and upon which exploration
Is now being continued.
The significance of this visit cannot
be ascertained exactly. It is known
that the Longyear interests have deal
on tor the placing Of this property and
il is thought that the visit last Tuesday
is in connection with those plans.
The Mastodon is probably the largest
single body Of iron ore discovered upon
the Menominee range since the Chaplin
mine was discovered many years ago.
The exploratory work about Mastodon
has been kept quiet. Had 1t received
the booming that much smaller finds
have received in other sections there
would have been. ere this, a rush to the
new district.
The presence of Gen. Mgr Walker
has caused many TO wonder at it's
meaning. The men interested ia this
property and the Amasa Porter are
close 20 the South Shore management.
which road Is, in turn, close to the 500
which has stub end road in the Wis
consin valley. rumoIs about the exten-
sion of which have been ripe one OF
the most frequent of the rumors being
possible connection Of the South
Shore aud the 500 by branch line
from Republic south through Iron
county and the Wisconsin counties to
Neenah
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03
Butchers and Clerks Picnic

The butchers and clerks of Crystal
Falls will hold picnic at Cnicagon
lake next Wednesday August Z, which
promises TO be the first OF an annual
affair which is hoped will be kept up
Tor time immemorial.
The number of butchers aud clerks
mounts mp TO over 100 persons. and
they. with their families and friends
will make very large gathering.
The stores viii close upon that day
as may be seen by the notice appearing
In The several ads OF grouers in this
paper.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03
The Labor Situation

There Is scarcity Of labor all over
the north west. Crystal Falls is feel.
ing IL badly but not so severely as the
great grain growing sections Of the
west
Thousands OF men are needed TO har.
vest bumper crops. work ON railroads,
a nd help also in the development OF
Canada. but labor cannot he obtained
at top wages and the unusual allure
ment OF free fare This is a composite
statement of all the better known EN-
ployment bureaus here, and at other
points north of Chicago.
To get the full meaning OF the i'm
rensity OF the crop in the Red River
valley, and in western Canada alone. IL
need only be said that 80. 600 men are
needed in those sections. Free fare Is
being offered for men In Michigan,
Wisconsin. Illinois. Minnesota and
North Dakota Canada also is hold
iug ont tree fare. but men are hard TO
get.
All railroads northwest are short of
men. For the last year men have been
going 20 Canada and many remain II
is figured that twice as many men
viii Le required in the British north
west this season as last year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03
CONTRACT NOT LET
Bids on New School Were Too High and
Board is Not Decided as 10 Course.


Last Wednesday the bids for the
construction OF the new grade school
were opened. The meeting was at
tended by a large number of bidders
and by Architsot Hubert.
The request for bids brought fruit for
when the time came there were about
Is different bids submitted for the
work. showing that number of build
ers had been interested in the call.
Two members OF the board. Messrs.
Richards and Poyseor, were absent at
the time and az the bids were found TO
range very much above the estimate
the board decided 10 hold in reserve all
information as 20 the prices submitted
and not LET the work until the full
board is present when the wisdom of
re e.advertiseing will be taken up
The board also ordered the architect
TO cut out number of items that
might be called Injuries and have the
lowest bidders re-arranRe their figures
fashioned to the changed plans so as to
see IL the WORK couldn't be got closer
10 the estimate.
The bidders who were hopelessly out
Of the race were notified and they left
the city. the two lowest bidders staying
TO make the second bid.
There was range Of $50. 900 between
the highest and lowest bidder At the
present outlook Houghton contractor
is the lowest with Milwaukee man
next.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03

The following are the candidates ON
the various tickets and the places to
which they aspire in state, congress
sional and legislative
United States Senator VIM. Alden
Smith, Rep Geo. r. Hummer, Dem.
Theodore NJ Joslin. Progressive.
Governor-Amos s. Musselman,
Grand Rapids and Fred @ Martindale.
Detroit. Rep. Woodbridge N. Ferris.
Big Rapids, Dem. L. Whitney Wat
kins, jackson. Progressive.
Lieutenant governor-John O. Ross.
Muskegon. Rep. JAS w. Helms. A
drian. Dem. VIM. d. Gordon. Mid
land, Progressive.
Congressman at large Patrick IA.
Kelley, Lansing. Rep. r. N. Frens-
dorf. Hudson. Dem. Julius b. Kirby.
Saginaw aud VIM. NJ. Hill. Detroit.
Progressives
The congressional nominations fol-
low
First--Guy Miller. X. X. X. Dore-
mus. D. no progressive.
SecondW W. Wedemeyer, X. III.
W. Cavanaugh, d. n. r. Probert. p.
Third. NJ G. Smith, X. g. Il.
Carney. d. T.. N Dingley. r.
Fourth-E. l.. Hamilton, X. Geo.
n. ayham. and Geo. M. Valentine, =.
Fifth-Carl Mapes, II. T. Baruaby,
aud Huntley Russell, r.. w. \ Sweet,
ID. ;S. "A sheldon. IL.
Sixth-S. w Smith and u. q Wood
worth, X. II Alva M Cummins D. No
Progressive.
Seventh L. &, Cramton, IN. Il.
Brown and James Hayiland. X. jas.
iContlnued on page
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03

Al. J. Sherwood. the Marquette at
torney was here several days this week.
Mr. Sherwood was one Of the counsel
in the case of schook Va Eugene zim.
norman, et al
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-03

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