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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06
LOWE TO
SURVEY TOMDIGDEE
HAS PLAN 1OSTOp OVERFLOW
Says New Waterway that Would
Relieve the Mississippi Levee
Pressure Can Easily be
Made

The following article, which
appeared in a recent issue of the
Jackson Daily News. will be read
with interest by the people of
Columbus.
To subStantiate the feasibility
of his scheme to prevent over
flows of the Mississippi river,
and to establish a navigabIe
waterway from Mobile bay to
the Ohio river. State Geologist
+. n. Lowe of Mississippi and
W. M. Spann. chief typographer
oil the state geological depart
ment, are now making the first
surveys in connection with the
suggestion. They are in the
northeastern part of the state
running lines and gathering data
that will be submitted at an early
date to parties in Columbus who
have interested themselves in the
movement. and who will endeav-
or to secure federal aid in putting
the plans into execution if they
are convinced of its practicability.
Mr.. Lowe believes that sever
al creeks and small rivers that
lie between the headwaters of
the Tombigbee river, north of
Columbus, can be joined and con-
neeted with canals to the Ten
nessee river. He believes that
by means of these creeks and
rivers. with several canals. a
junction of the Tombigbee and
Tennessee rivers can be formed,
and that by expenditure of suf-
ficient money. which he says will
be reasonable, new waterway
from Mobile to the Tennessee
river could be made. He asserts
If such q scheme was carried out
there would be diversion of the
overflow waters of the Mississip.
pi, into which the Tennessee
empties, and that it would result
in relieving to a very large ex.
tent the yearly overflow situa-
tons that arise, and in addition
would establish a water route
that would be of great benefit to
the section through which it
would pass.
Speaking of his proposition re-
Gently. Mr.. Lowe said: In
speaking of our plan it may b.
well to state explicitly that this
plan does not contemplate the
complete diversion of the Ten
nessee, which would be undeslra-
bic, but merely to turn it's flood
waters into the Tombigbee; navi.
cation of the lower Tennessee
would not be affected. Such
protection as would insure this
result would of course be neces-
sary at the mouth of Yellow
creek. During low water stages
a canal would be made navigable
by means of locks.
In estimating the cost of such
a diversion scheme, we believe il
would be less than any Other
method of controlling the floods
on the Mississippi. and it would
have the added benefit of con,
trolling the foods of the lowel
. Ohio from Paducah to Cairo.
THE benefits to accrue from
: such a diversion scheme will bt
) manifold. One would be such {
: volume of water diverted from
: the Mississippi, we believe, as t,
bring the food rise of the lowe
4 Ohio and the Mississippi within
: the danger limit under the pres
: ent system of levees. properl.
j strengthened and maintained
0 and go permanently and effectu
ally removes the excess of pres
sure against the levees. ~
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Messrs. IS. ) Muslin & Son
have planted a ROY Of bulbs and
violets along the sidewalk on the
east side of Their livery stable.
and the plants will add materially
to the attractiveneSs of the
neighborbood.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mr.. F. E. Resler. who has
charge Of the Office of the Land
and Industrial Department of the
Southern Railway in this city, is
among those from Mississippi
who are in attendance at the
Corn Show in Columbia. S. C.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mr.. w. 7. Burnett and family,
formerly of Amory, arrived in
Columbus during the past week.
and will make this their future
home. Mr.. Burnett has accepted
a position as motorman for the
Columbus Railway, Light and
Power Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

The members of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy
are urged to attend a meeting to
he held AZ the home Of Miss Mary
Harrison Friday morning at
1870 o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mr. Ed Pro s., who was re-
Gently called Lere by tie death
OF his mother Mrs NJ. A. ,Propst,
expects to return this afternoon
to his home in Denver.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mr. Paoli Smith, who holds a
position with the Birmingham
Ledger spent Sunday in Colum.
bus with his mother. Mrs. G. T..
Smith.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mrs. w. c. Watson left yester-
day for Aberdeen, where she will
spend several days the guest of
Mrs. Ben Mcfarland. Mrs. Me-
Farland's friends in Columbus
will be glad to learn that she is
rapidly improving after a long
illness.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mrs. S. Cornblatt of Yazoo
City is the guest of her parents,
,iI. and Mls. 4. feinstein. in
this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-02-06

Mr.. Jesse P. Woodward has
returned from a two weeks visit
to Baltimore and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
MAKES RESERVE LIST FOR 6. N. 6.
For Officers After Ten Years Combined ServceMen May Enlist in Reserve After One Three Year Term of Active Service-Eligbles of Both Glasses May Make Appli cation Now.
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On the recommendation of the board of organization of the Connecti- cut National guard, a reserve list fo: officers and men has been established The board of organization is made up of Governor Baldwin Brigadier Genei- : al George M. Cole, the adjutant gen eral, Col. John Hickey. First infantry, Col. Charles F McCabe, Second in Coast Artillery corps.
 Officers on List.
 Officers on the active list on the c. and commissioned service may, upon their own application, and with the approval Of the adjutant general bt. transferred to a reserve list. On1cers on the reserve list will be subject to active duty in event of war or other emergency and in that event may be called upon for active service by the governor. When called upon for active duty, or actually serving with troops, they shall receive the same pay and allowances as officers on the active list
 Officers on the reserve list may. upon their own application, and with the approval of the adjutant general, l, be transferred to the active list, or may be temporarily attached to a sp{sns r eu rsaqea Tr field f x sue such studies. with the incidental
 
 abreast of their profession. All off, cers the reserve list shall be trans ferred to the retired list upon becom ing physically or mentally incapacita.- ed for active duty.
 For Enlisted Men.
 After an enlisted man has served q full term of three years in one en listment in the C. N. G. and been hon. oraibly discharged, and does not desire tc continue in the active service, he ir the reserve. Enlisted men in the reserve will be required to hold them selves in readiness to return to their organiza tions in event of war. or other emergency, upon the call of the gov ernor.
 Pay in the Reserve.
 Upon reporting in response to such a call they will receive pay and al lcwances the same as other enlisted men. Men in the reserve may vofun- teer to serve in their commands during manoeuvres and field exercises and upon the approval of their immediate comma nding officers, and the adjutant general, they may be ordered for such duty and will receive the same pay rrivates of the active command. r shall be the duty of men in the reserve to keep their immediate commanding officers informed of all changes of ad- dress. The commanding officer of each keep list of all men of his command on the reserve list.
 Application to Be Made.
 Eligible active officers and officers new on the retired list desiring to be
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11

out such safety devices, there was al- ways a possibility of a boat being up- set and the passengers thrown in the water. In fact such cases are known to have happened in accidents at sea. Under the new system, however. the boat is kept at the same level at both ends, and should anything happen to the man lowering the boat the auto matic brakes would prevent such re- grettable occurrence. All the steamers of the New England Steamship com pany are being equipped with either the type of davit with which the Ches- ter W. Chapin has been put into com mission some similar mechanical arrangement that has proved equally enective in safeguarding the lives of passengers in case of accident. It is the policy of the company not only to maintain the standards set by the government, but to excel them if pos sible by originating and adopting inn proved methods.
 In order to provide space for the increased number of boats with which the steamers are being provided, the comfort of the passengers has had to be sacrificed to the extent of depriv- ing them of the promenade on the up- per deck. but as safety is of primary importance this was unavoidab ble. The lines that are being equipped with the improved apparatus. that is, those be- longing to the New England Steam ship company. are the Bridgeport line, the New Haven line. the New London line, the Providence line, the Fall River line and the New Bedford line.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
SHIFT SUPERINTENDENT Heads of Tuberculosis Sanitora Are
 Given Temporary Transfer.

At a meeting of the state tubercu- 1osis commission at Hartford Monday it was decided to transfer the super intendents of the Cedar Mountain (Hartford) and Shelton sanatoria, Dr. Wagner of the Cedar Mountain in stitution going to Shelton and Dr. Stockwell of that sanatorium coming to Hartford.
 The commission states that the Shel- ton Sanatorium is the best managed and conducted of any in the state and they are sending pr. Wagner there in order that he may become acQuaint- ed with -Dr. StockwelPs methods It is understood that the change is of a temporary character only.
 The commission expects that the general assembly will on Tuesday pass the appropriation for another building at Cedar Mountain and if such action is taken the commission will begin ths work of construction at once.
 Contracts were awarded by the com mission today for fitting the Meriden and Shelton sanatoriuns with screens The figures were $s5o for Meriden and s1,262 for Shelton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. Edward Huntington Smith Writes of Encouraging Conditions in China -Hely Name Society Receives Com nunion at Sacred Heart Church.

A letter from Rev E. H. Smith of Ing-hok. China, mailed Feb. ', was re- ceived here Monday March TO- MT Smith writes of touring through De- cember among the churches, receiving members, meeting in their homes boys from his school; eager wide awake boys and young men with a purpose and a will to make their lives tell in new China" Later he adds: Tt was one of the happiest days In our lives when two weeks ago eight of our lead ing boys in the Huntington Memorial school united with the church here.
 No human pen can relate what God is doing out here in China. am so glad of one thing it is all recorded in the history of His Kingdom by the recording angel-all the soul decisions all the efforts to be true loving and kind like the great Teacher-all the new consecrations-all the bold con- fessionS of His name-alI the work that is being done for His sake.
 "Unquestionab ably 1912 has been the great test year the church in China has ever experienced. The first year of the republic has been the beginning of new era in Christian work. What this new year holds for us all, only God knows. AS far as human eyes see there is promise of still further great advance. God is raising up a glorious native ban in Christian workers. and in this is the hope of the future. In them we rejoice Doesn't 1t pay? Re ioice with uS"
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
DIED.

 NORCROSS-In New London March g, 1913. Charles M Norcross. son of Rosa and the late Alphonso Nercross of Ledyard, aged 35 years SIMoNs-In this city. March g, Walter H. Sinons aged Is years.
 Prayer from his late home 5s Meyers 1z, at 1.45. Services in Mt. Calvary Baptist church at 2.3G o'clock Burial in Maplewood cemetery.
 ZUNDE-In Preston. March 8. 1913, Betsy Chase. widow of Christopher B. Zunde1. in the 72d year of her age Funeral services at her late residen ,e Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock. DOwETN@In Plainfield, March $. Mrs: Nancy Downey. wife of Jere- The funeral viii be held Tuesday morning at e.30 o'clock from St. Johns church. Plainhe1d. Burial will be in Jewett City.
 sPENCER-In this city, March 8. Flu gene A. Spencer, aged 7S years. Funeral from the home of his nephew, Williara D. Kicker. No. 75 Peck street. Tuesday afternoon, March r, at 2.30 o'clock. Burial in the family lot in West Plains cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
EouIPPlNe SOUND STEAMERS. New Haven. Road Boats to Have the
 Latest Life Saving Devices.

Vice President Gardner of the New York. New Haven and Hartford Rail road company, makes the statement that the steamers of the various lines of the New England Steamship conl- pany are being equipped with inn proved and additional life saving ap- paratus. Many of the steamers have already. been provided with new equip ment according to the standard now considered necessary by officials of the company, and the work of supplying the remaining steamers is being com pleted as rapidly as possible.
 Some time ago the directors of the company appropriated $25o, ,000 for the purpose of experimenting and i'm nprov- ing the life saving equipment of the steamers. This appropriation was made notwithstanding the fact that the steamers were already equipped far beyond the standard required
 That the endeavors of the manage ment to make the steamers on the lines comprising the New England Steamship company as safe as human success Is attested by the recent fire drills on tho Chester W. Chapin of the New Lcndor lias. Government tn- speeters r1hds an unannounced visit for retnspeetion Of this steamer and were ss pleased with the exhibition that they eeagFatuistsa raptain Fet- tisFew aaa ths sf5seFs and men under him en the ma HHer in whieii they han- thIs steamer eeAsists of twelve baats with a eaHasity af fsTtv peFseHs each, fsAr with eaAaeity ef tweRsy=eae Rsrssas eaeh. ana eight life Fafts with saaee ta aeesfaHaedate fifteen persons eaeh
 a'hs ga4tts ana aatsFaayis iewsR= jag dexlass aRe saeFsiied hy brakes, ss that when a beat is launched the danger of eHe end geing down faster than the other is eliMihatsd: pHdeE tAs sia system sk iswefsas beats wstA=
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11

transferred to the reserve list are in- structed to make application. Enlistel men or former enlisted men who have served three years or more In the I. N. c, with honorable discharge may enlist in the reserve for periods oe three years. Soldiers and former sol diers desiring to enlist in the reserve may make application to any enlisting officer of the c. N. G., who is author ized to enlist such applicant if found eligible; physical and other require ments being the same as for the active service in the c. N. G.
 Eniistments in Organization.
 Enlistments will be made in organ izations, and roster will be carefully kept, as in the case of men on the active list, so that the company com mander or other commanding officer on the reserve list of his command resides. To this end all men on the reserve list will be required to report to their immediate commanding officer. either in person or by postal card, within the first ten days of each quar- ter of the year, giving changes of ad- dress since last reporting. All enlist ments in the reserve list will be in the grade of private.
 The regulations governing enlist nients in the active service, c. N. G., will also govern for the reserve, ex- cepting that a special form of enlist nent contract Will De 1urnlSneO TOT the reserve.
 For Lieutenants' Berths.
 The members of congress from Con- necticut have received from Gen. w. r. Riddle, commander of the United States marine corps, a letter suggest ing that they inform such of their constituents as would most likely be interested in the fact that the board of officers has been directed to convene on Monday July 14. 1913. for the pur- pose of holding competitive examina tions of young men between the ages Of 21 and 27 years, for the purpose of filling the vacancies in the grade of second lieutenant in the marine corps These examinations will be held ir Washington and in other cities if th3 number of applicants will justify the expense involved.
 The pay of a second lieutenant is s1.TG0 ar annum. with 19 per cent additional for each five years service In addition to their pay there are cer- tain allowances in the way of quarters heat and light or communication thereof The position. if secured, is for life. or good behavior. and the officers com 7nissioned as second lieutenants are in line of promotion to the higher grades as vacancies occur. Officers of the vessels Of the navy and on shore al naval stations in the United States o~ in foreign possessions. There are a present 14 vacancies in the grade of second lieutenant. Full information can be secured by addressing the com rnandan Tt of the United States marinc corps at WaShfng gtOn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
WELL KNOWN MARINER
 IN HIS LAST PORT Death of Capt. John W. Ermens, For nnerly of New London.

Capt John Whitney Emmons, known commonly as Capt. Whit En- mons died on Sunday at Boston. He had been residing in Dorchester for several months, owing to illness that prevented him pursuing the career of master mariner. He was 76 years and four months of age. The body will be brought here for the funeral ser vices on Wednesday. Captain Elm mons was a resident of this city many years and a member of Union lodge, No. 31. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
 Captain Emmons wasunt il recently master of schooner William Booth Of the Barry fleet. He had been suc- cessfuI mariner for many years. The Booth was built in 1908 and Captain Emmons had commanded her nearly all the time she had been in com mission. Previous to his going into the coasting trade Ca ptain Emmons went in halibut fishing smacks and repeatedly held high hook for sea sons catches in this particular line of fishing.
 He had lived for many years on Pequot avenue near Thames street. New London. Mrs. Emmons survives him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
ODD FELLOWS DAY
 AT GRoToN HOME.
i. o. o. F Members Invited There For
 Celebration on April 26.

Grand Master Frederic c. Burrows of this city has issued a circular to all the Connecticut Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges asking their coopera- tion in observing the natal day of the order on April 36. proclamation by the grand sire has been sent to the Grand lodge of Connecticut, I. o. O. F: This calls attention to the date of the. ninety fourth anniversary of the founding o fthe order
 Natal day under the direction of Grand Master Burrows. will be ob- served at FairvieW Odd Fellows home, Groton, on April 26. It will be fitting fy comnaemorated with song and speech and at this time the annual contributions of the lodges to the home. which is described by the grand master as the Ncrowning glory of Con nectfeut Odd Fellowship" will be re- ceiyed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
HOME CHAPTER RECEIVED
 FIVE NEW MEMBERS
At March Meeting Held at Johnson
 Home.

The March meeting of Home Chapter of the Kings Daughters held Monday afternoon at the Johnson home call ed together 50 of it's 112 members. Five new candidates weme admitted. An enjoyable entertainment was pre- pared which included recitations by Miss Fanny Grover and readings given by Mrs. Laura Hutchens. The ladies were busily engaged in sewing on a quilt.
 The April meeting will be one of conservation when all old members will reconsecrate themselves to the work of the order and sign the new constitution
 A substantial lunch served by Mrs William Munroe, Mrs John Nor gan, Mrs. William Moves. Mrs Will jam Oddly, Mrs. Louis Q. Potter, Mrs. Reuben Potter. Mrs. J. Alfred Peter son, Mrs Charles Standish, Mrs. Charles Kuebler and Mrs. Andrew Prentice.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
TAFTVuLE
Change in Minor Officer of the S. Club
 Other Village Doines.

The "S-" club held a meeting in their rooms on Merchants avenue Saturday evening, with President White in the chair. Officers reports were heard and accepted and other routine busine ess was transacted Several new mem bers were admitted into the society. Joseph Benoit resigned as janitor of the club and Henry Bombardier was appointed to take his place. Following the busi- ness of the meeting a social hour was passed and smoker enjoyed There was large attendance at the meeting which came to harmonious close at a late hour
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Birthday Surprise.

When Joseph w. Curtis, manager of the Richmond Radiator company ar rived at his home on Woodmansee avenue Saturday evening a pleasant surprise greeted him. The event was a birthday surprise party in honor of low workmen awaiting him as he en- tered his home. A very pleasant eve ming was passed and the guests were served fountiful turkey supper. In behalf of those present Edward Hines presented MT. Curtis a handsome large leather rocker of mission style. MT. Curtis expressed his gratitude on well chosen words
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Beware of Ointmenfs fer Catarrh Tha,
 C0nfnfm Mercurr.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicia ns as the damage they will do is tea-foId from them. Halls Catarrh Cure man ufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Tole- do, O., contains no m ercury. and Is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Tole1 O. Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimo- nia1s free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Best for Skin Diseases.

Nearly every skin disease yields quickly and permanently to Bucklen's s Arnica Sa1ve. and nothing Is better for burns or bruises. Soothes and heals John Deye. of Giadwin. Mich, says. after suffering twelve years with skin Rjinient and spending t4oe in docfors' bills, Buckien's Arnfca Saiy& cured him. It viii fsip you, Only eEc. Rec commended by Ths Lee & Csgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Sum. Moon and Tides,
GREENEVTELE NEWS
AssaiIant Disappeared.

N. Haddad, who received a badly burned face during a, dispute with a visitor who called on him at his place of business. on Central avenue Satur- day forenoon, is able to be about his tailor shop, although his face is scared deeply in several places. The visitor out of the bedroom window at his boarding place on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11

Rainsford Collins and Orville Allen of New Haven were visitors over Sun day at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. W. Lewis. on Fergason avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Home iron, Washington.

Oliver PorteIance returned to his po- sition as manager of the Taftville drug store Monday morning, after ten days vacation, during which he attended the inauguration of President Wilson at Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Minstrels poinn We'll.

Monday evening rehearsal of the Father Mathew minstels was held in the society's rooms in Carpenters hall on North Main street. The preparation of the minstrel body has progressed splendidly and everything will be in readiness for. the production.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11

MT and Mrs. Lucian Beebe of New Haven were at Mir. Beebe's former home. on the Scotland road, over Sun day. Mrs. Beebe is to remain during this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11

MT. and Mrs. Walter Parkhurst of Stafford Springs were week end guests of their cousins, Mir. and Mrs Ray mond Congdon, at their home on Peck'S Corner
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11
Miss Marriot to Sneak.

Miss Marriot, a returned mission- ary from China, will give a discourse on China at the First Methodist church in Norwich Town this Tuesday eve ming at the meeting which will take the place of the regular class ses- sion.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-11

Mrs. William Park of Groton is wis iting her cousin, Mrs. c. William Grant of the Canterbury turnpike.