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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24
JAPS threaten WAR WITH
AMERICA OVER alien LAW
Situation Tense IN FloWery kingdon-Thousands Sing War
Songs and Shrek sBanzas'-clash Impending, De-
cIares Count 0kuna-PeopLe Are In Frenzy.

Toxic, April 21.-The situation brought about by the California
bill has become increasingly serious. Mass meetings today consisted
for the most part of irresponsible people demanded the most extreme
measures of retaliation by Japan. During the gathering the singing
Of warsongs aroused the feelings of many of the lower classes who
We're present. @s 4
Anonymous writers in the newspapers give an outline of plans
for the seizure of the Philippines and Hawaii and at the same time
denouncea the Japanese governments submissive attitude. tt is said
that the changed conditions in Japan make it impossible for the gov
eminent to restrain the newspapers and the lower classes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24
WILSON AND KERRY
AFTER POSTOFFICE
Two Local Candidates Said to
Be Urging Their Claims at
White House.

Washington, April 21-Though IT is
Is months before the term of the post
master at Sioux City will expire. a
stiff fight is already on over the sue
cession. Friends of the candidates are
beginning to work at this end Of the
line. d. E. Kerby and Frank Wilson.
editor of the News, are the candidates,
and it will be urged on the White
House at the proper time that Mr..
Wilson is deserving of the place as an
original Wilson man.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24
MONTENEGRO ORDERED
TO WITHDRAW TROOPS
International Fleet Ready to
Land Forces Unless Scutari
Is Abandoned.

Antivari, Montenegro, April 21.-An
ultimatum was sent to Montenegro to-
day by the commander OF the interna-
tiona fleet blockadfeG this coast. 1t
declares that unless Montenegro inn
mediately withdraws her troops from
Scutari the fleet will lane troops at
Antivari, Dulcigno and San Giovanni
Medua. An officer was landed at Cat
taro and conveyed the ultimatum to
kCettinje.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24
KILLED BY DISC

Logan, Ia. April 21.-Mate Marshall.
aged 33 years, living northwest Of
Modale, was run owe by a disc this
morning and died at a hospital at
Missouri Valley of his injuries a few
hours later.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24

On the other hand government
circles are showing a friendly spirit.
Hamilton Wright Mabie, of New York:
DIR. Peabody and John L. Mott. secre-
tary of the International committee of
the Young Mems Christian association,
were the guests today at a luncheon
given by Baron Noboaki Maxine. the
foreign minister. at which some Of the
most prominent Japanese and Ameri-
cans were present. A very cordial
feeling prevailed
Count Fears War.
Shortly after the luncheon, Messrs.
Mabie, Peabody and Mott and a num-
Der of representative Japanese Chris
tians and Americans met at the resi-
dence Of Count Shigenobu Okuma, for
mer premier n minister of foreign
affairs. Count Okuma delivered a
speech during which he said that
diplomacy, he courts n commercial
men were helpless and that only the
influence of Christianity remained.
Otherwise, he declared, war was i'm
pending.
Mr.. Mott agreed in replying that the
influence of Christianity was now SUI
%perlatiye.
Dispatches were sent by the meeting
to President Wilson and others i'm
ploring them to use all their influence
on Christians and thoughtful people to
avoid a calamity.
Would Send Fleet.
At the great mass meeting of pro-
test held here last night, there was an
historical anti-American %outburst.
Deputy Matsumura urged the dispatch
of a Japanese fleet to California as
a first step toward establishing Jap
4 a naCas 0p q ~ q 6cn1,tfn1y a1,,oJ fDnt;,,nrt -
the United States.
M. Yake. an editor of the Japan
Times, deprecated the constant visits
here of American peace apostles when
their. own country is in urgent need
of the principles of justice and hui
mainly"
Other fiery orators insisted that the
questions between Japan and Amer
lea had better be settled now for once
and all. Otherwise their constant re-
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24

Csc ALIENS FOOT-EAsE.
the Anttseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes for tired. aching feet. 1t takes the sting
out of corns and buntons and makes walking
q delight! Sold everywhere. 25c. Refuse sub
stitutes. For FREE trial package, address A,
S. Flmsted. LIE Roy. N. z. Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24
Fitting Fate.
They are going to muzzle the pro,
truding hatpin now"
I'm glad it's stuck"

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
40 years ago. They regulate and ~invigor.te
stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny %granules. ADV.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24
COOK and the cuckoo.

Cook and the Cuckoo.
Mistress-Bridget, what ails the
cuckoo clock? | haven't heard it to-
day.
Bridget-Well, mum, there do be q
strange cat around the kitchen an
likely the poor bur-rd's afeared to
come out.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24

Who's Doing the Taking?
"A business man should never take
his stenographer out to lunch"
why not?"
"Oh. it causes talk"
of course it causes talk, but il
the business man will abstain from
cocktails. he won't talk to her half as
much as he might"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
BANK STATEMENTS SHOh
CONDITIONS MUCH BETTER
Statement Issued By State Audi
tor Thompson Shows In
crease Over 1911

Jackson. Miss. Jan. 3. The
assets Of Mississippi banks. state
institutions. in 1912. shows an
increase ..of S4,S540ll62 over
1911; the deposits. individual.
show an increase of Sli. lS0. 06S. =
76. for the same period: there are
now S32 banks in 1912. against
A2 in 1911. according to the
complete report complied at noon
today by State Auditor D. L.
Thompson, assisted by L. Il.
FeatherstOn, of his force of ac-
eountants.
The report shows that general
conditions in Mississippi are much
more favorable than in 1911.
There is demonstrated by COM
parative statements issued Nov.
10, 1911, and Dec. Is, 1912.
The total paid in capital on
Dec. Is, 1912, was $l2, ,644, 924. SO.
The total resources of state banks
then were $S4, 500, 1858.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
PARCELS POST IS
PROVING POPULAR
MANY PACKAGES BEING SENT
Postoffice Inspector Watson Was
the First to Use Parcels Post
System in This City Last
Wednesday

The parcels post system which
was inaugurated throughout the
United States last Wednesday is
being well received in Columbus
and quite a large amount Of
packages have been sent through
mail since January l.
The first package to go by par
cells post out of Columbus was
sent by Mr.. W. C. Watson. post
Office inspector, and was mailed
to Seattle. Washington. 1t con-
tanned a wedding present and
weighed two pounds. The pack
age was sent for "a cents.
Railway Mail Clerk Taylor,
whose run is on the Southern
Railway in Mississippi between
Columbus and Greenville made
the following report of his trip
after the Inauguration of the
parcels post: Handled 16S par
GELS post packages. January 1-2,
stove piping. shoes, suits, quail
(dressed). one package contain
ing 10 pounds of butter. One
man wanted to know if he could
send ayoung calf from Carrollton
to Moorehead, Miss. by parcels
post. | advised him to put up in
1lpound packages and mail same
at the postoffice and his calf
would be delivered at Moore
head"
A wagon has not yet been put
into service on the streets of Co
lumbus. but as soon as the busi-
ness requires a special vehicle
will be used.
Regular postage stamps are
not used in sending packages by
parcels. post, but special stamps
have been put into service.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
Stanard Equin Buys Land.

Greenwood. Miss. Jan. |. An
important sale Of Lehore county
farm lands took place yesterday.
which tend to show a remarkably
substantial increase in farm
land values in this county. J. S.
Equin, formerly of Columbus.
purchased the splendid planta-
tion of VIM. Wall, between She'll
mound and Schlater. this county,
for $50, 900. there being about
600 acres in the tract. Mr.. Equin
has resided in Minter City, this
county, on the Somervile Planta-
ton, and was determined to own
some of the splendid land in this
county.
There is 4 better demand for
good delta farm lands now than
has been experienced in this
section for several years. The
belief in DR. Hunters theory that
delta soil has too much humidity
to give life to the weevil, inspires
hope that this section will not be
seriously handicapped by boil
weevil depreciation.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
Slaughter-Morris.

A pretty wedding occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Morris, in Caledonia, last We'd
nesday evening at six o'clock
when their daughter. Miss Lena
Katie. was married to Mr.. Erwin
Hugh Slaughter Of this city. The
ceremony was performed by
Rev. Nation, pastor of the Gale
donia Presbyterian church.
The Morris home was artisti-
cally decorated with a color
scheme of pink and white. At one
end of the spacious parlor, an
altar was arranged Under an
arch crossed with white tulle
and trailing vines. from which a
large wedding bell was suspend
ed. It was here the happy cou-
ple's vows were consummated.
The wedding party passed
through streamers of ribbon.
Miss Louise Molloy. the maid of
honor, was lovely in a gown of
pink messaline, with dew drop
net over dress. The bride was
charming in her wedding dress
of white charmeuse with lace
and pearl trimmings. She carried
brides roses. Mr.. Grady Belts
was best man.
Immediately after the cere-
mony wedding supper was
served to the bridal party.
The bride belongs to one of
the most prominent families in
the Caledonia neighborhood and
is cultured and attractive.
Mr.. Slaughter is a member of
the firm of Bailey and Slaughter
and numbers his friends by his
acquaintance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
Interesting School Meeting.

The Home.School League met
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock
Mr.. c. X. Taffe, Miss Peyton.
Miss Gladys Gunter and Miss
Mary Paine Chapman contributed
the music for the afternoon. An
original paper THE Effects of
Hardness" was read by Mr..
Sylvan Gottschall. DR.. Richards
made an interesting address on
Malaria. +"
A large number of members
were present and at the con-
clusion of the program, a com
mittee of of the league "stormed"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. Frierson,
with a pound party.
The program committee for
next month consists of Mrs. ]. B.
Love, Mrs. Newman and Miss
Halbert.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
MEETS DEATH FROM
INTERNAL INJURIES
ACCIDENT At STAVE WORKS
Of Arthur RAINBOW is
Cangi I in Belt While at
We 4 and he is Fatally
Injured

Whiki adjusting a belt on a
pully at the Arkay Stave Works
Thursd ~ morning. Arthur RAM
bow, are %. an employe of the
mil! received serious injuries.
and as a result died an hour
later ct the Mckinley Sanitar-
ium. The clothing of Mr.. Ram
bow ] ecame entangled in the
beltin and before anyone reach
ed lis assistance he had
rece' ed severe cuts and bruises
- 9TH his legs were broken.
He was soon taken to the hospi-
tai in Gunter Bros. ambulance,
and the physicians worked hard
to save his life, but the injuries
which he received were internal
ana alter a snort While he passed
away.
Mr.. Rainbow was we'll known
in the northeastern part of this
county, his former home being
near Caledonia. He moved his
family here about a month ago
when he accepted a position with
the Arkay Stave Works. Be-
sides wife, he leaves two small
children, who Rave the sympathy
of many friends.
The remains were taken to
Shiloh. Ala. and the interment
took place there yesterday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Master Leroy Wood, a pupil of
the sixth grade at the Barrow
Memorial school, had the mis-
fortune to sprain his ankle Fri
day afternoon while playing the
game running through, {" with a
number of young friends on the
campus. He was making an eff.
fort to pass a line of boys when
he was thrown to the ground
and had his ankle wrenched.
The Patron Teachers associa-
ton has supplied the Barrow
Memorial school with a number
of hospital supplies, and the
young man was placed upon a
cot taken from the building, and
was carried to the home of his
mother. Mrs. Will Wood, on
South Ninth street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Although the dramatization of
a popular novel seldom achieves
the success of a play direct from
the authors pen. the stage pro-
duction of THE Goose Girl, !"
taken from Harold MacGrath's
novel of the same title, is so re-
plete with love scenes, heart in
terest, political intrigue, pathos
and good clean comedy that it
enjoys the same reputation for
consuming interest as the book
did on its appearance. This
popular play with a capable COM
pany and massive scenic investi-
ture will be the attraction
at the Columbus Theatre, tomor-
row night. (Monday) Jan. 9th.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
COTTON STATES LEAGUe
OUTLOOK IS VERY URIGHT
Meeting Of the Directors VIII be
Held In Jackson on Saturday
January IL

Jackson. Miss. January A.
Mr.. P. S. Merrill. acting presi-
dent of the Cotton States league.
who will fill the duties of the
Office until the meeting of the
board of directors in this city on
Jan. 1lth, is optimistic over the
outlook for the 1912 season, de-
spite the fact that the year 1912
was the most disastrous in the
history of professional baseball
on this circuit.
Word has been received by Mr..
Merrill that Selma. Ala. a new
franchise holder. has already
raised enough money to carry its
team through the season. An
encouraging report also comes
from President G. M. Flynn, of
the Columbus association, the
town on the Tombigbee being
one of the gamest on the circuit,
and has already commenced sign
ing players for the approaching
season. Among the new slab
artists secured by President
Flynn are Lindsey, who had con-
siderable experience with fast
amateur teams in Alabama last
year. and Cooper, who made a
good record in 1912 with the Ohio
State League. Columbus has un-
der reserve a first.class pitcher
in the person of Poole, who was
with the team last year. In fact.
all members of the 1912 team ex-
cept Redding, who was sold to
the st. Louis Cardinals. are un-
der reserve.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
SENATOR JEFF DAVIS
DIES VERY SUDDENLY
HAD An ATTACK OF APPOPLEyY
He Was a Picturesque Character
in the Senate and was for
Seven Years Governor
Of Arkansas

Little Rock. Ark. January 8. =
United States Senator jeff Davis
died suddenly at his home here
at 11:30 o clock this morning as
the result of an attack of appo-
plexy.
Senator Davis complained of
feeling badly early in the evening
but the family physician. who
was called, did not regard his
condition as serious. At mid
night the senator called to his
son. who was in the adjoining
room. that he was i'll and to sum-
mon a physician. A doctor ar
rived half an hour later. AS he
entered the room Senator Davis
fell back on his bed and was
dead when the physician reached
him.
Besides being a picturesque
character in Washington during
his one term in the senate which
began in 1907, United States
Senator jeff Devils had the dis
tinction of being the only man
elected to the governorship of
Arkansas three times. Previous
to his seven years incumbency as
governor of bis state, Mr.. Davis
had been prosecuting attorney of
the Fifth Arkansas judicial dis
trict and in 1893 was elected at
torney general of the state.
Mr.. Davis was elected United
States senator from Arkansas in
1907. defeating former governor
James G. Berry for a six-year
term. He was renominated at
the recent primary over Cons
gresham Stephen Brundidge.
AS the legislature is overwhelm-
ingly democratic. he would have
been reelected at the session of
the Legislature which will con-
vene this month.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
ARRANGING PROGRAM
FOR THE CONVENTION
MttTING HERE ON JANUARY q
Prominent Engineers and Dele
gates TO Gather in Columbus
to Discuss Tombiebee
River Improvement

There remains only few
weeks before the convention is
to be held in this city for the
purpose Of furthering pIaLs to-
wards the improvement of the
Tomblgbee river, and the COM
mittee which has charge of the
program held a meeting Thurs
day evening.
The committee agreed to pre-
pare a tentative program to be
submitted to the board of engi-
neers. who will be here at the
gathering on January 2, for
their approval. The tremendous
Importance of the convention to
the farmer and all VINO are inter-
ested in raising and marketing
cotton, hay. corn, potatoes, ETC.,
was brought out by the men
present, and it was shown that
at least $4,000 could be saved
each year if the Tombigbee was
navigable. The imperative ne
cessity that the citizens OF Co
lumbus make proper arrange
ments 20 entertain the engineers
and delegates was brought out
by Mr.. f. S. Moore. and was
concurred by the committee. The
board Of engineers represent
congress, which will decide for
all times the development of this
river, and if a favorable impress
sion is made by enthusiasm and
proper spirit. success is assured.
The program committee which
met Thursday evening consists
'of siessrs. +. R. Sherman. p. W.
Maer, I. B. Blake. c. F. Sherrod.
G. H. Hale, S. B Johnston. ]. P.
Mayo, f. s. Moore. E. S. Donnell.
Reuben Banks. |. |. Kaufman,
i. }. Locke, Jr., and DR.. j. w.
Lipscomb.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
Play Monday Night.

The Goose Girl" by Harold
MacGrath. is one of the most in
teresting and fascinating stories
ever written. 1t has been read
bs ! couassisss s,isoasands, WHO VIII
be glad to renew acquaintance
with Gretchen. The Goose Girl. ,
Princess Hildegarde. Frau Bau-
er and Herr Carmichael, the
American Consul and other
characters just as lovable, when
the Y appear at the Columbus
Theatre on Monday evening,
January 6.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05
IN MEMoRIAM.


~f *~~@-~N f@%A y As@@A~4-@s
Just as the old year was draw
ing to q close. and the past days.
like dead leaves. were waiting to
be heaped upon its grave. the
spirit of Lacey Withespoon
Whitfield winged its fight from,
earth to Heaven. back to its
Maker. and on the last day oil
1912 her mortal remains wer 9
consigned to Mother Earth. ther >
to await the Resurrection Morn.
Lacey Witherspoon was boz n
in Columbus. Miss, in 1860, at
Rosedale. the elegant home of
her grandfather. DR.. Topp. al ID
spent her life in her native towa.
She was the granddaughter of
DR.. William Topp. one of the
leading physicians and citize ms
of the Ante Bellum period.
She was a Presbyterian. not
only from principle. but inheri ed
that belief from her faith RS
side. there being MANY emin nt
divines of that faith.
Her death was caused by | ?
alysis, from which she had out
fered for many years. She is
survived by her mother, Mrs.
Ann Lacey Witherspoon, who is
so much beloved by Columbus
people, and all hearts go out to
her in loving sympathy in this
hour of ..her bereavement in the
loss of a loving and devoted
daughter.
FOR many years she was an in
valid, and was shut in from life's
pleasures and social intercourse.
She had to view the world
through her sufferings, and. left
alone with her thoughts, she had
much time for meditation and
reflections on the inevitable end
that awaits Us all. No doubt the
Grim Reaper, Death, had lost all
his terrors for her, and appeared
only in the guise of a friend. who
brought sweet relief from bodily
suffering.
In the crucible of sorrow her
thoughts were softened and
peaceful, and size thought kindly
of all For her friends she felt
the deepest interest and love.
and for any who may have
wronged her by word or deed,
she placed over them the mouth
of charity and forgiveness. She
was ever a lover of truth and
justice, and to her loved ones,
and those who knew her best.
she leaves memory sacred and
dear,
Peace to her ashes.
l.. M. r.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

The beautiful Indian play, THE
White Squaw," was presented at
the Columbus Theatre last night,
a matinee being given in the af-
ternoon. Both performances
were witnessed by fairly large
audiences. 1t was not certain
that the opera company would
reach the city and it was for this
reason that the theatre was not
crowded. The play was thor
oughly enjoyed byeveryone who
witnessed it.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Remember. January q, the
day that the government engin-
eers will be here to attend the
meeting of the Tombigbee River
Improvement Association, at
10 minutes to 10 o'clock the
whistle at the electric light plant
will be blown for 10 minutes. 1t
is the wish of the association
that every manufacturing plant
in the sound of this whistle join
in. and every whistle in the
sound of another whistle blow
and SO on until every whistle for
miles around Columbus will be
blowing.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Elder 7. F. Weaver, formerly
of Marshall, Texas, arrived in
Columbus yesterday and has suc-
ceeded Elder Jas. A. Kerfoot as
pastor of the Christian. church
here. He will preach his first
sermon at II o'clock this morn
ing and will again preach tonight
at z o'clock.
Mr.. Weaver, who comes highly
recommended. is cordially well
coined to this city,.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

When you come to the Wo-
mans Store to examine the big
values offered in suits, cloaks,
sweaters, underwear and other
winter goods, ask to see the new
spring gingham, galatea cloth,
rattine, rammie linens and other
new spring goods.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Mr.. w. B. Fits has brought
his family to this city from Abb
erdeen and has rented the Ellis
home on South Third street.
Mr.. Fits will assist Mr.. B. l..
Owen in the local office Of the
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Mrs. Abe Rubell of Aberdeen
was the guest Of Mrs. j. Albert
Loeb in this city several days the
past week, and enjoyed the
courtesies of many friends while
here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

The attention of our readers is
called to the official parcels post
map of the United States which
appears on the second page. 9th
er facts about the parcels post
are given in this issue of the
Commercial which will interest
our readers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

A business meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society will
be held in the Sunday school
room of the First Methodist
church at 3 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon. All members are re-
quested to be at this meeting on
time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Loeb and
son. Alvin, returned to their
home in Cincinnati Friday after
a pleasant visit to Mrs. A. Strauss
in this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Prof. W. V. Frierson attended
meeting of the Northeast Mis-
sissippi Schoolmaster's Club held
in Tupelo yesterday afternoon.
for the purpose Of arranging the
date for the coming field day
meet.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Mr.. 7. ]. Draper. who was
formerly with the Walker Drug
Company of Corinth. has accept
ed position as prescriptioHist
with LIE. Mayfeld. .(the druggist.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Mr.. ". +. Krone. who has
been spending the Christmas
holidays with his parents has
returned to the University of
Mississippi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Schwab.
after a pleasant visit Of several
weeks to Mr.. s. B. Schwab, will
leave today for their home in
Atlantic City.