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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Legislature Adjourned Saiur
day and Members Departed
for Home.
GOVERNOR IS KEPT BUSY
Closing Day Of Session Has
Meant Much W ork for the
Chief Executive.

Jackson. Miss. March 81. AT
$3.50 Saturday evening the 1914
session Of the Mississippi Legis.
lature passed into history. In
the House Speaker Quin put the
motion to adjourn sine die, in
the Senate a similar motion was
put by the Lieutenant. Governor
On afternoon and night trains
the larger percentage of the
members left for their homes
and when adjournment finally
came only few members were
present in either body.
A quorum in the House was
broken before the noon hour
when it was found impossible to
muster GO votes on motions voted
on.
The hands of the clock were
removed in the House during the
day and the journal will show
that sine die adjournment was
taken at noon.
AT | O'Clock both House and
Senate recessed for lunch and
that the members might have
the opportunity of taking a look
at the overflowed streets OF jack
son.
At a little past 3 o'clock both
bodies reconvened and remained
in session until the Governor had
signed a number Of bills, no
measures being considered.
The State house was a lone
some place yesterday when con-
trasted with the crowds that
have thronged it in the past
three months.
The Governor is doubtless re-
lieved that the session is over
The past few weeks, and es.
pecially the closing days of the
session brought to him an inn
mense amount of work, forcing
him to remain at his office long
hours and spend much time
reading bills. The clerical force
of the Governors office is also
pleased that the labors of the
session are over and will prob
ably welcome a rest from the
arduous labors attendant thereon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY;
CLAIMS BELOVED WOMAN
Mrs. c. N. Mcdonald Passed A.
way, at Early Hour Yes
terday Morning.

The many friends of Mrs.
Clair Mcdonald. wife of Mr.. C.
M. Mcdonald, were shocked and
grieved to learn of her death,
which occurred at the family res
idence on South Seventh avenue,
Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock.
Mrs. Mcdonald had not been
well for several days. but her
condition was not serious. AT
2 O'Clock she told her husband
that she was not feeling well,
and in a short time she lapsed
into unconsciousness and expired
at an early hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald came
to Columbus about two years ago
from Illinois, and during their
residence here nave made count
less friend who extend sympathy
to the husband and other near
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mcdonald was conscien
tious member of the Presbyterian
church. She was a devoted true
wife. and a tender loving mother,
and those who knew her best
feel sure that she has gone
where our faith teaches us
that a heavenly Father waits
for His children and with celes.
tial love removes the stained
robes of life, changing them for
the white garments of eternal
peace"
Burial arrangements have not
yet been completed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02

Jackson, Miss, March 81. :
Town creek again overflowed a
portion of the business district
of Jackson this afternoon and
merchants along Capitol street
tonight have built levees about
their doors and are keeping an
eye on the waters, which receded
about 6 o'clock but are expected
to rise during the night.
The heaviest rains of the year
fell today in all sections of this
county and creeks all over the
county have overfiowed their
banks. destroying sections of the
graveled road.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN IN
ALABAMA NEARIhG AN END
Long and Short Term Selections
Will be made--Candidates
for Governor.

Birmingham, Ala, April L.
The longest and most exciting
political campaign in the history
of Alabama is near to its close.
Next Monday the democratic
primaries will be held for the
nomination of candidates for the
United States senator for the
six-year term, beginning March
4, 1915; for ULit21 States senator
to fill the unexpired term of the
late Joseph F. Johnson, for rep
resentatives from each of the
nine congressional district, for
governor and other state officers,
judges of the supreme court and
court of appeals and members of
the legislature. The candidates
nominated in the primaries will
be voted for in November. Nom
nation on the democratic ticket
in Alabama is regarded as equiv
alent to election.
The contest for the long-term
senatorship has almost over
shadowed the other features of
the campaign. In this contest
Oscar w. Underwood, the dem.
ocratic leader in the national
house of representatives, is pit
ted against Captain Richmond
Pearson Hobson, now represent.
ing the sixth congressional dis
trict of Alabama. Seldom in the
history of American politics has
there been a more remarkable
campaign for the United States
senate, between two contestants
of national interest, represent
ing wholly opposite traditions
and theories of government.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO
Be TRIED APRIL NINTH
Judge Brien Sets Date When
Theodore Bilbo Must Face
Jury at Vicksburg.

Vicksburg, Miss, March 80. =
The trial of Lieutenant-Governo
Theo. G. Bilbo. charged with so
liciting a bribe, was set fol
Thursday, April 8, when the cast
was called this morning in War
rem county circuit court.
Judge Brien stated that the
case would be handled just like
any other, and that the venires
and talesmen would be drawn as
needed.
Attorneys are preparing a mo.
tion which will be presented this
afternoon or tomorrow asking
that the jury to try Bilbo be
drawn in the same way as was
The Hobbs jury.
Bilbo and Hobbs and Bilbo's
attorneys. j. w. Cassidy, w. j.
Groom, Henry and Caniaro, and
a.. A. CLANCY, were in court, al.
so District Attorney Thames, w.
j. Vollor, r. M. Kelly and John
Brunini, representing the prose.
cution.
The attorneys for the defense
express great surprise over
Judge Birchett's resignation.
One of the mild sensations is
that w. ]. Vollor, who helped ir
the prosecution of Hobbs, will
enter the race for judgeshiE
against Judge Brien, or any other
candidates. Vollor said today
he would probably decide to be.
come a candidate.
In his charge to the grand
jury, Judge Brien made no ref
erence to the Bilbo case.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Democratic Chicitains Lined
Up in Open Opposition to
the Prcsidenton the Issue.
BILL PASSED 247 TO 1871
Issue Before Congress for Many
Weeks is Made Memorable by
Spectular Struggle.

| Washington. March 81. The
National House Of Represent
ativcs tonight. after one Of the
most spectacular struggles in the
history of the nation. voted to
repeal the provision Of the Pa
mama canal act, exempting
American vessels from the pay
ment Of tolls. The vote on the
repeal bill was 247 to 16l, a ma
jority of Sc votes in support of
the personal plea of Woodrow
Wilson, president of the United
States.
This verdict on the issue which
has absorbed Congress for
many weeks came at the close
OF a stirring day, made memOr-
able in the annals of the House
by a party division which found
Speaker Champ Clark, Majority
Leader Underwood and other
democratic chieftains lined up in
open opposition to the President
on an issue which the latter had
declared vital to his conduct Of
the nations foreign policy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
NAME Of LOCAL COTTON
OIL COMPANY IS CHANGED
Mississippi Cotton Oil Mill is
Now Owned by a Northern
Refining Co.

The Mississippi Cotton Oil
Company, including its large num-
ber of mills throughout this
state, has been purchased by
the American Cotton Oil Com
pany of New York. and will in
the future be known as the
Union Seed and Fertilizer Com
pany. Mr.. Charles Sherrod,
who is the efficient manager of
the local business, will remain in
charge here.
President Munro, of the Amer
lean Cotton Oil Company, an
nounces that the company has
consumated the plant of the
management which have been
under way for some time for a
more simple organization and
more effective carrying on of the
increasing volume of the CON-
pany's business. The lines of
business include ginning cotton
and crushing cottonseed in the
Southern states, together with
the manufacture of fertilizer;
the operation of large refneries
of cottonseed oil at st. Louis,
Gutenberg, N. j., Cincinnati,
Providence, R. l.. and at other
points; the manufacture of Cot
tolene and lard compounds, as
well as soaps, washing powders
and like products; and the world
wide expectation of these pro-
ducts.
Hereafter all the cotton ginn-
ing and the cottonseed oil milling
and fertilizer business will be
conducted by the Union Seed &
Fertilizer Company. a company
known tc the trade for many
years as The Union Oil Company.
All the refineries will be owned
and operated by The American
Cotton Oil Company, which will
be engaged exclusively in the
business of refining and selling
cottonseed oil.
The N. K. t'airbank Company
will be engaged exclusively here
after in the manufacture of Cot
tolene. lard compounds and othel
edible fats. as we'll as variou,
soaps. washing powders and 9th
er articles of household con
sumption.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Meeting Being Held at First
Methodist Church by Noted
Evangelist and Assistants.
EVERYBODY IS INVITED
Religious ServicesBe Wednes-
day Evening and will Mean
Much to Columbus.

Notwithstanding the recent bad
weather a large crowd was pres.
ent at the First Methodist chur h
last evening to take part in the
Inauguration of the revival ser
vices that have been looked for
ward to by all denominations in
the city.
The meeting which is being
conducted by DR.. j. E. Thacker
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Fisher,
under the direction of the Gene.
raj Assembly of the Presbyterian
church, promises to be of wide
scope. and members of all of the
local churches are expected to
take part.
DR.. Fisher has a reputation of
being one of the most successful
workers in the evangelistic field.
For a number of years he has
worked with DIR. j. Wilburn
Chapman, a man of worldwide
fame. and his success has been
wonderful. Mr.. and Mrs. Fish
er. who will have charge of the
music, come highly recommend
ed for their musical ability. as
well as being devoted church
workers.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Little Girl Passes Away.

A sad death occurred at the
Palmer 0rphanage on Tuesday
afternoon when little Ruth
Bramlett age twelve years passed
away. She had been i'll since
Friday with measles and COM
plications arose that caused her
sudden demise. She was ten.
derly nursed and everything in
the way of medical skill was
administered but her system
failed to respond and her young
light went out. She was the
youngest of four sisters all OF
whom have lived at the orphan.
age. Miss Jammie 6ramlett, hel
eldest sister, took training a.
nurse at the Columbus Hospita
and is now a nurse at the Vino
ma Hospital. Little Ruth wal
a sweet sunny little girl and wa.
quite a favorlte at the HON.
where she will be sadly missed
The funeral was conducted yes
terday afternoon by Rev. r. B
Eggleston of the First Presby
terian Church and the remainl
were tenderly laid to rest il
Friendship cemetery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Musical Comedy Here Tonight.

The first musical attraction
that has appeared at the Colum-
bus Theatre for several weeks
past will be the sensational Ber-
lin operetta, "A Modern Eve. "
which will be played here 10.
night. The company carries an
excellent cast, and the latest
song hits and dandes will be en-
ioyed.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02

The remains of Mrs. Anne
Crusoe. who passed away in
California March 18th. were ten
derby laid to rest in Friendship
cemetery Sunday afternoon. SER
vices having been conducted by
Rev. r. B. Eggieston. pastor of
the First Presbyterian church.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Princess Theater.

The attraction at the Princess
for Thursday, April End, is the
Paul J. Rainey African Hunt
pictures, the most marvellous mo-
ton pictures ever taken, repre-
senting the absolute high tide in
the gradual rise of the motion
picture idea of entertainment.
An expedition of over $50 men
spent year in the depths of the
African jungles. and braved
death from fever and wild beasts,
in order that this wonderful en-.
tertainment might be presented.
Mr.. Rainey, who is millionaire
sportsman from Cleveland. Ohio,
undertook his big game hunt at
first merely from the point of
sport. He was the first African
big game hunter to provide that
the wonderful scenes he saw,
and the strange experiences he
passed through should be per-
served for the delectation of the
American public, through the
medium Of the motion picture,
cOlored slide and lecturer. Ac-
companying his expedition was a
large corps of expert photogra-
pliers and motion picture camera
operators, and whenever there
was a hunt to be undertaken, or
a dangerous trip into the jungles,
these intrepid men of the camera
and film were in the forefront,
The Rainey expedition consist
ed of 35 white men, 325 black
men, 1876 camels, 40 horses, 60
dogs, 81 oxen and 150 sheep on
| the hoof. Mr.. Rainey. Prof. Hell
Ter of the Smithsonian Institute,
and others, and their personal
retinues, met Mr.. Allen Black of
Australia, and Mr.. Augustus 0u-
tram of The Transyaal, at Port
Said, and while travelling to
Mombassa, completed their plans.
DR.. William Johnston was add
ed as physician and surgeon, and
a staff of photographers. AT
Mombassa the complete Sofari,
or hunting journey. was arrang.
ed. Black giants of the Waham-
bahs. 1.-THE and agile Swaheehs,
| thin and wiry Kavandas and
Kharkoas, the COURAGEOUS inky
I
4 Massai, and smart Somalis, all
African tribesmen noted for their
endurance and other worthy
qualities, accompanied the exped-
ition. some as employees and car
ries, and the remainder for the
/ love of the sport.
Mr.. Rainey's epedition cost
him over $3.50. 900. and the time
consumed was about one year
Matinee $3.50. Night 7:30 and
! 9o'clock. Admission Is and rs.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02

The annual anniversary con-
ference of the Young Woman's
Christian Association will con-
vene in this city Friday evening,
the opening session being held
in the chapel of the Industrial
Institute and College. The
meeting will continue through
out Sunday. Many prominent
visitors are expected to be in
attendance.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Chancery Court to Convene.

The April term of Chancery
Court convenes in this city next
Monday, and will be presided
over by Chancellor j. +. McCool.
of Kosciusko. A large number
of cases will be disposed of.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Jackson to Enter League.

President G. M. Flynn. of the
Cotton States League. received
a message from Jackson, Tenn.
Tuesday stating that citi-
zens of that city had raised a
sufficient amount to secure a
franchise in the league. This
means that the circuit will BE-
composed of Columbus. Meridian.
Aberdeen. Corinth. Jackson, and
one other Tennessee or Missis-
sippi town.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
Play at the College.

Original plays by members of
the Senior English composition
class will be given at the College
chapel next Saturday evening at
$3.50 O'Clock. No admission fee
will be charged.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02
City Will Be Given Thorough
Cleaning Under Auspices Of
Ladies Reading Circle.
CITIZENS TO COOPERATE
Children of Local Public Schools
to Learn Rules and They Will
Assist in the Work.

idea Columbus will observe
clean up-day Friday.
The municipality, the Ladiei
Reading Circle and the schoo
children, cooperating. will endeav
or to have one of the cleanesI
and prettiest cities in Mississip
pi. Since the announcement o.
this special day much enthusi
asm has been shown in The
movement. Every one should
be anxious to join in the work.
After the work has been inaug-
urated properly it should be kept
no for several weeks until every
nook and corner is clean and san.
itary. In the cleanup cam.
paign the paint-np feature should
be stressed. Nothing adds more
to a city than freshly painted
houses, out houses, fences etc.
So let the Spring Motto be
Cleanup. and paint-up."
Every citizen should join the
forces in common cause. If
you have not already become
interested let the latent civic
pride within you be stirred.
Columbus must be we'll dressed
for Easter. Every available
wagon should be offered and as
much help as possible should
be given those who have the
work in charge. A committee
will be at the city hall to super.
intend the forces 1t is earnestly
hoped that every merchant, as
well as all citizens, white and
colored will enter into the work
and make Clean up Day" an
overwhelming success.
Civic Leagues have been or
ganized in different depart
ments of the local public schools.
The following rules, creed, and
oath have been accepted by the
public schools of New Orleans
and other southern cities, and
have been adopted by the public
schools of this city, Franklin
Academy, Barrow Memorial and
Union Academy:
RULES FOR MEMBERS.
1.-Do not throw down any
paper, fruit or rubbish of any
kind.
2. DO not hurt any property.
3.-Observe all city ordinances.
WATcHwoRDS.
Beauty, order, truth, cleanli-
ness. obedience, safety. honesty,
faithfulness, love and civic pride.
MOTTO.
For civic beauty and good citi-
zenship.
CREED.
We are citizens of the United
States and believe our flag stands
for self-sacrifce for the good of
all people. We want to be true
citizens of our own city, and
therefore will show our love for
her by our works. Our city does
not ask US to die for her welfare;
she asks us to live for her good;
so to live and so to act that her
government may be pure, her
officers honest, and every home
within her boundaries be a place
fit to grow the best kind of men
and women to rule over her.
OATH OF ATHENIAN YOUTHS,
I'VE will never bring disgrace
to this, our city, nor ever desert
our suffering comrades in the
ranks. We will fight for the
ideals and sacred things of the
city, both alone and with many
We viii revere and obey tht
city's laws and do our best TO in
cite like respect and reverenc,
in those above us who are prone
TO annul or set them at naught
We will strive increasingly 4
quicken the public's sense o.
civic duty. Thus in all these
ways we will transmit our city
not only. NOT less. but greater
better and more beautiful than i
was transmitted to US.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02

Mrs. K. L. Stephens ieft Mon.
day for GAINESVILLE to spend sew
eral weeks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1914-04-02

Miss Bette Tate Of Brookville
is visiting friends in Columbus.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Viggo Johnson received a tele-
gram the latter part of last week
from McComb, Ills. stating that
his wife was seriously i'll at that
place. He left at once for her
bedside. No word has been re-
ceived since of her condition
The RECORD hopes that she may
be spared to her husband, to help
make his paths in life. smoother.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Having received the appoint
ment as local agent for The In
dustrial Building and Loan Asso-
citation, of Denver, one of the
strongest financial institutions in
the United States, am in a posi-
ton to procure Loans upon good,
clear, improved town property.
If you are interested, call on me.
l2tf CHAS. G.. TURNER.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

MILLET SEED-Am overstoched
on this item, SO am making a
price of $2.5 per hundred on it.
This is home grown seed, is clean
and will grow. Place your Or
ders now, and get your seed
when you want it.
R. C. Lewis, Arapahoe, Colo. 9 @
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

w. Aya,s, of the eastern part
of the county, was in Cheyenne
Wells last Saturday transacting
business, and while here made
this Office a very social call. He
also had his subscription pushed
ahead. . He states that crops in
his neighborhood never were so
promising as at present.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Mrs. C. T. Bogert, and daugh-
ter, Ruby, took a trip into Norton
county Kansas, last Sunday.
They will be gone two or three
weeks. visiting friends and rela-
tives. We are thinking of put
ting an "ad" in some paper for
"a. So watch out girls.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

will be in Arapahoe Monday
July 6; Cheyenne Wells Tuesday
July 7. Prepared to do all kinds
of dental work. You are invited
to call for a free examination and
estimate of cost.
My constant aim is to do work
that will last. Yours truly,
w. H. NIPPS, D. D. S.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

DR.. Booth and wife took the
auto route to Denver and Boul-
der last Sunday. where the doc
tor will attend the medical asso-
citation meeting.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Henry Smith and son, Ray. of
Brandon, were in town Tuesday,
enroute to Henry's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Smith, of north
Of Arapahoe.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Frank McElroy now sports an
automobile having purchased the
one formerly owned by r. G..
Lewis, of Arapahoe. Now girls,
put on y.ur best behavior and
see if you can't make a hit.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

L. w. Wells and family autoed
to Goodland, Kansas, last Sunday
where they spent the day fishing.
They report a splendid catch, al
so plenty of good music, and in
fact, a good time in general.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

LOST-A heavy harness, ham
mer and two clevises on the road
between Cheyenne Wells and
Arapahoe on Monday night May
II. Finder please notify L. A,
Ferguson. Arapahoe, Colo.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Asa B. Randall, of Sheridan
Lake, and Matilda B. ALBRIGHT,
of Huron, S. Oak. were united in
marriage at the M. E. parsonage
last Friday at 10 a. m. Rev. D.
M. Scott officiating.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

There will be german Lutheran
services at the Cusel school house
on Sunday July 5th at 10 a. m.
and english services at Cheyenne
Wells at 3 p. m.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

T. S.. Johnstone, who under
went a surgical operation week
ago, was able to ride into town
Monday. He says he is feeling
fine, and his looks indicate it.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Don Sears, of Arena. was ir
Cheyenne Wells a few days the
first of the week looking after
some business, and while here
left an order for some job work.
for himself.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Eleanor and Sadie Hargleroad
returned home from Denver last
Saturday evening. They report
as having enjoyed their visit
very much.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

,FOUND-A chiIdS gold chain
and locket. Owner can have
same by paying for this notice.
12tf Home Dairy Cafe.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Mr.. Whiterock, of Chicago,
was in Cheyenne Wells last week
looking after some land interests
he had in this county, and in
company with I. Jones made this
office a friendly call.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02
POSTOFFICE HOURS.

From Z a, m. to 7. p. m. on
week days.
From 10 to II a. m. and from
4 to5 p. m. on Sundays.
Legal Holidays same as Sun
days. MRS. JENNIE Ross. P. M
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

If you have a friend or relative
visiting you, or any other item of
news, come in, or phone US, so
that we can make mention of it.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

J. R. Croft was a pleasant call
or at this Office last Saturday.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Mrs. Meserve. and daughter.
of Sharon Springs, Kansas, were
visiting with Mrs. Ross and fam
lily last Sunday.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Farmers Attention.! Good
seed potatoes for planting at
Trumbor & Counts at 2.25 per
hundred. 3tf
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02
NOTICE

All parties desiring their
horses castrated, or cattle de-
horned will do we'll to see me
Lee Kibbee. Arapahoe Colo.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

If you want printing that will
stand the test, try the RECORD.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Robert Hays, of Brandon, was
in Cheyenne Wells Tuesday.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Mrs. D M. Scott was visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo Howard, north of Arapahoe
the first of the week.
Cheyenne record., 1914-07-02

Dr. M. Dickson, of Arapahoe
was in Cheyenne Wells last Mon
day.