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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-06-22
POLITICIANS At
HOTEL ST. SIMON
FOUR MEN WHO HAVE MAN
AGED CAMPAIGNS ARE ALL
AT THE RESORT.

With the arrival of st. Elmo Mas
sengale at the New Hotel st. simon
four political managers were quarter
ed in a row of cottages adjacent 70
the hotel. The coincidence is remark
able in that none Of these guests
knew the intention of the other to be
with Manager 3. S. Gibson. Manager
Gibson assigned his guests without
any design to this row of cottages.
In addition to Mr.. Massengale, who
was manager for Governorelect Nat
Harris, there were H. Y. McCOrd, who
was state manager for Hoke Smith in
his senatorial campaign, Martin Amor
Gus who managed Randolph Ander-
sons gubernatorial campaign, and AL
fred C. Newell who managed the cam
pagn for Governor John NJ. Slaton in
his race for the senate.
This is the first time these poll
ticians have been together since at
the convention in Macon last August.
Among the recent arrivals at the
New Hotel st. Simon, and number
of whom joined the above party of pol
iticians on their fishing expeditions in
the waters around st. S mon are:
From Atlanta-Miss carolyn Muse,
G. B. Massengale and wi G, Mrs. H. E.
Massengale, Mrs. BeauE. )nt Dawson
and children, DR.. Hugh II. LOkey, C.
d. Night, George w. King and fam
lily, Alfred c. Newell and family, Judge
Don A. Pardee, Judge William r. New
man, Judge ]. l. Sunni erall, E. T..
Lamb, Colonel Luther G. Rosser. l.. G.
Rosser, Jr., John w. H ghtower and
and son, and Mrs A. l.. Bean.
From Macon-W. Jordan Massee.
Miss Emily Massee, M. H. Massee, A.
r. Willingham and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. X. Willingham, b. f. Willing
ham and wife Mrs. W. B. Steele and
Misses Steele, DR.. and Mrs. w. r.
Holmes, DR.. ]. p. Holmes, Captain r.
c. Hazlehurst and family.
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GOV. SLATON TELLS
WHY HE COMMITTED
SENTENCE OF FRANK
Continued From First Paqe.)

pOSeu.
Judge Roam, with that awful sense
Of responsibility which probably came
bver him as he thought Of that Judge
before whom he would shortly appear,
calls to me from another world to re-
quest that ! do this which he should
have done. ! can endure misconstruc-
ton, abuse and condemnation, but |
cannot stand the constant companion
ship Of an accusing conscience which
could remind me in every thought
that /, as governor OF Georgia, faneu
TO do what thought to be right.
There is a territory beyond a rea-
sonable doubt and absolute certainty
for which the law provides in allow
ing life Imprisonment instead of exc
cution.
This case has been marked by
doubt, the trial judge doubted, the
judges of the state supreme court
doubted, two judges of the United
States supreme court doubted, one
of the three prison commissioners
doubted.
"In my judgment, by granting a
Communication in this case, | am sus-
tanning the jury, the Judge and the ap-
pellate tribunals, and at the same time
am discharging that l. ty which is
placed on me by the 81 &c constitu-
ton"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-06-22
SPLENDID for Rheumatism.

81 think Chamberlain's Liniment is
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Mrs. Dunburgh, Eldridge, N. Y. at
has been used ty myself and other
members of my family time and time
again during the past six years and
has always given the best of salts
faction" The quick relief from pain
which Chamberlain's iniment affords
is alone worth many times its cost.
For sale by all dealers.
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thousand dollars for the purpose of
erecting a monument suitably taking
care of the burial place of little Mary
Phagan, who lost her life in the de-
Tense of her virtue
Contributions are solicited from all
Georgians. Charles w. Barnes has
been appointed to handle funds.
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STARTS FUND
TO ERECT MONUMENT
TO LITTLE PHAGAN GIRL

VALDOSTA. June 21.-Citizens of
Valdosta today began a petition with
thefollowing purpose in view:
We, the undersigned citizens Of the
state of Georgia. hereby subscribe one
dollar each towards a fund of one
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G. L. Andrews

"CIeanIiness is next to Goodness"
The Brunswick steam laundry offers
the place and the equipment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
Military Company Will Rep
resent Lowndes RifIemen
OF 1861.
MOVING PICTURES 10 st TAKEN OF PLAY
Enormous Grand Stand Now Be
ing Erected on |. &C.
Campus.

Many features of the pageant to
be presented by the Senior class
and seven hundred students Of
the Industrial lnstiture and
College on the campus May q,
commencement week, will serve
to attract hundreds Of visitors
from all sections Of the State and
the South for the occasion.
The pageant will be the most
gorgeous undertaking ever at
tempted by a Southern college
and it will be distinctly unique
on account of it's tremendous
proportions and from the fact
that it will be the first real big
pageant ever staged in the South.
The play is being directed by
Miss Emma Ody Poho and Mrs.
Rice Gather. the author. 1t will
depict the history of Columbus.
as typical of that of the State.
The costuming, which will he in
charge of a PhiIad alphia firm that
costumed the big st. Louis pa
geant. will be historically correct
in every detail.
An idea of the tremendous pro-
portions of the play ,ean be had
when it is stated that an entire
military company is embraced in
the cast, the Columbus Riflemen
having been invited to partici-
pate. This company will take
the part of the Columbus Rifle
men of the early days and the
Lowndes Southrons Of 1861 re-
ceiving their flags from the
hands of Miss Passie Butler and
Miss Clara Shields. The riflemen
will appear in the play in Con-
federate uniforms. Miss Olivia
Harralson of Forest. Miss, will
play the part of Passie Butler
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

sions in the Parish House, ad-
Joining the church. AT this meet
ing Mrs. I. ID. Bratton, of jack
son, who is president OF the Dio.
cesar Branch, acted as president,
and Miss Mary r. Maganoa, as
secretary. Miss Flora Walthall,
of Jackson. held study classes
on two mornings.
The afternoon of Wednesday
was devoted to the work of the
Junior Auxiliary. That evening
short addresses were made by
the Bishop and visiting clergy.
and Rev. w. S. Slack gave the
| illustrated lecture on the work OF
the United Offering Boxes.
Most of the delegates left fol
! their homes on Thursday eve
ming.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
SERVICE FOR MEN ONLY TO
Be Hello THIS AFTERNOON
Much Interest Being Taken in
Revival at the First Meth
odist Church

The meeting at the First
Methodist church has attracted
crowds throughout the past week
Pew. j. 0. Hanes. the evangelist;
has preached pointed and search
ing sermons. and the interest
deepens with every service.
Today there will be several
services. At the Sunday School
hour there will be a decision
service, and at II o'clock SER
mon will be preached. At
o'clock there will be a service
for men only. and simultaneously
a prayer service for ladies' which
will be held at the First Baptis'
church. Preaching will be helc
again at 7:30 o'clock.
At the mems service this after
noon the evangelist will bring ,
heart to heart message to men
and every man in The city is in
yited and urged to attend.
The revival will continu
throughout this week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

Ben X. Vardaman, Of Iowa,
Will Deliver Two Lectures
In This City.

The citizens of Columbus and
Lowndes county will have the
opportunity of hearing two splen
did addresses Friday of this week.
Mr.. Ben X. Vardaman of Des
Moins. Iowa, the business evan
gellst, who is now on a lecture
tour in the eastern and Southern
States, will reach Columbus next
Thursday night. He will address
the citizens of Columbus and the
surrounding community at the
Opera House at 1890 a. m. on
the subject Community Build
ing" His evening lecture will
also be at the Opera House at
800 .. m. on some kindred sub
ject.
After the evening address, Mr..
Vardaman will be entertained by
the business men of the city at a
banquet. Every progressive bus
mess man of the city, whatever
his business is. is expected to be
present at this banquet for it
will not only be a social occsion
but will also be a personal confer
ence with Mr.. Vardaman in
which we hope to get down to
brass talks" in civil ard bust
ness development.
Admission to the banquet will
be by ticket. Tickets may be
obtained at any Drug Store or at
the Chamber Of Commerce until
Wednesday night but not after
! that time as il is necessary ta
know the number of plates to
provide in ample time to make ar.
! rangements.
Every citizen, man or woman,
who really cares anything about
! this city should not fail to hear
the Vardaman lectures and no
business man of any Importance
should not be conspicuous for his
absense at this banquet.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
HAPPENINGS Of INTEREST
GATHERED HERE AND THERE
Gist of the News From Over
the Country Given in a
Brief Form.

Eighteen hundred bales of cot
ton were destroyed in a fire at
the Gulf Compress Company's
plant at Tupelo Thursday. The
loss is estimated at S75, 600. A
lighted cigarette thrown away by
a tramp is thought to have
caused the fire.
John Bunny, comedian of the
screen, was thought Friday to he
at deaths door, suffering from a
complication of heart and kidney
ailments. Bunny is 81 years
old.
William K. Nelson, the noted
editor of the Kansas City Star
died the past week. Business
houses throughout Kansas City
were closed throughout the
funeral.
Col. William II. Carroll, a
former Mississippian. and one
of Memphis most prominent
lawyers, died Friday afternoon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
TO OBSERVE DECORATION
DAY HERE APRIL 18TH
u. ID. c. Will Arrange a Special
Program for the Occa-
sion.

Arrangements are being made
here for the observance of the
annual Confederate Memorial
Day. which will occur OH Monday
April 26.
The graves of both the Blue
and the Gray will be dec Grated
by the members Of Stephen ID.
Lee Chapter, United Daughters
of the Confederacy, and special
program will be rendered.
Miss Mary Harrison, president
of the local chapter, u. d. c.,
has appointed committees TO ar.
range for the occasion.
A parade consisting Of veter.
ans and others will be formed il
| the business section of the city
and will go TO Friendship Gene
terry, where the exercises will be
held.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
MRS. K. N. HENRY DIES
AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Was the Devoted Mother Of DR..
T. H. Henry of this
City.

Mrs. Kate M. Henry. the de-
voted mother of DR.. 7. H. Henry
passed away at an early hour
Friday morning at the Columbus
Hospital. She had been i'll for
long time with a complication of
diseases, and received the best
medical attention,
Mrs, Henry who was GA years
of age was a member of the
church. a noble woman, whose
influence for good will be a monu-
ment for loved ones and friends.
She has joined her husband.
whose spirit had gone home
to live with God. Besides DR.
Henry, she leaves four o,hel
sons, and many other relatives.
The funeral was held from the
home of Mr.. j. s. Robertson al
10 o'clock yesterday morning
conducted by Rev. W. l.. Duren
pastor of the First Methodist
church. Miss Matte Lou Brown
sang a solo, Miss Evelyn Wind
ham accompanying on the piano.
The remains were inferred il
Friendship cemetery, the follow
ing friends having acted as pa
bearers: W. C. Beard. j S
Robertson, w. B. Harris. H. I
Johns, w. P. Pope. Jr. d. I
CASTOR, Chas. Hays, and Dl
John Oliver. The flower com
mittee consisted of Mesdame
John Oliver, W. P. Pope, Fran
Phillips and d. T. CASTOR.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
KAYE'S BOTHER
PROVES SUCCESS
Valuable Machine is Patented
by Prominent Columbus
Citizen.

After several years of thought.
time and expense. Mr.. Samuel
Kaye, who is proprietor Of the
Coca Cola Bottliag Works in this
city, has succeeded in making
and patenting an automatic filling
and crowning under-pressure
bottling machine, which will no
doubt mean for him a great for
tune. The new bother. which is
used now at the plant on South
Eleventh street, will, when per
fected. do the work of twelve
men, filling one hundred bottles
per minute.
In every respect the new ma
chine is one of the most sanitary
and up-iO date bottlerS ever used.
Other crowning and hottling
patents have been made, but
none besides Mr.. Hayes is used
under pressure.
Mr. Kaye is not only proprietor
of the Coca Cola Bottling Works
in this city. but is president OF
the Ice Delivery Company, anc
president of the Columbus Auto
Company, and he is worthy OF
much commendation from the
citizens OF this city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
State Executive Committe
Held Meeting in jackson
Last Week.
WILSON HIGHLY ENDORSED
Pass Resolutions Speaking Well
for the Present Admin
istrati0n.

The Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee the past week
selected August 3. as the date
for the Mississippi primary to
nominate state, district and
county officers. Should a second
primary be necessary it will take
place August "a. August 8 is
the earliest date that could be
selected under the state primary
law.
The committee endorsed the
Wilson administration in the fol.
lowing resolution which was
unanimously adopted:
I'VE most unqualifiedly en-
dorse the very able and patriotic
ADMINISTRATION of President Will
son. Not since the Civil War has
a president and an administration
been confronted with so many
difficult and knotty problems
The ship of state has beer
steered in such a way as to pre-
vent foreign entanglements. neu
trality has been observed and ou
foreign trade interferred with a!
little as possible during tn
greatest war in history.
I'VE slso wish to endorse an,
commend the very able admins
tration of the department o
state by Secretary Bryan ana 70
the distinguished services ren
dered the president in handlin
the affairs of state during thi
trying period in the history Q
the government"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

ATHLETIC CONTESTS HELD IN AFTERNOON
Picnic Dinner Was Enjoyed BY
Large Crowd in Park at The
College.

Hundreds of visitors from
every section of the county spent
yesterday in Columbus attending
the field dav exhibition of rura
schools held at the Industrial
Institute and College under the
direction of the Extension De
partment. The Rural Hill schoo
was awarded the pennant over
Mt. Vernon, Steens Woodlawn
and Caledonia. by having receiv.
ed so points. Mt. Vernon was
second with 651f points.
Yesterday morning displays
were made in millinery, domestic
science, dressmaking and art
The baby contest was also held
yesterday morning and resulted
as follows: Under six months
Woodrow Marshall Wright. first
Eleanor Honeycutt, second; from
six to twelve months, Billy Brown
and j. X. Harrison, Jr., first
prizes; James Clifford Griffin
second prize; Harold Vaughn
third; from one to two years
William Albert Tennison, first
Selwyn McNees, second; from
two to three years, Harold Hull
first; the best rate of develop
s ment, Irby Leech, first
At noon dinner was served il
the park.
At 1890 O'Clock a meeting 0
the corn club was held ant
Steens was awarded first priz
for the best exhibit; Cal edonia
second; and Woodlawn, third.
A basket ball game betweel
Rural Hill and Mt Vernon re
suited q to 9 in favor of Nj
Vernon.
Different athletic contest
were held throughout the after
noon.
The entire day was 0 yer
successful and profitable one.
The extension work at tn
college is under the able direc
ton of Miss Sarah Frances Row
an.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
Twenty fourth Annual Session
Held at st. Paul's Epis-
copal Church.
WILL CO NEXT To LAUREL
Bishop Bratton Was Among the
Prominent Delegates Here
In Attendancr.

The twenty-f0urth annual
council of the Woman's Auxili-
ary of the Episcopal church in
the Diosese of Mississippi came
to a close Tuesday afternoon at
| o'clock, after a very successful
meeting. Delegates were present
from large number of Parishes
and Missions and the program
outlined was carried out.
At the closing session Thurs.
day at the invitation of the
Branch at st. Johns Church, Of
Laurel, that city was chosen as
the place of meeting next year.
Miss Virginia Jones, of Port
Gibson was elected custodian of
the United Offering to fill the
vacancy caused by the lamented
death of Miss Eliza Fox, for
many years a valued worker in
every phase Of church life. Mrs.
Ihre, of Meridian. was elected
educational secretary. The other
officers are to hold over until the
next council.
The opening service was held
in st. Paul's church on Tuesday
,evening, the special preacher be
ing the Rev. w. ID. Bratton, ol
Indianola, and associated mis-
sions. His theme was "Th,
Spread Of the Kingdom. - A
this service the Rev. T. d. Brat
ton. d. d., confirmed a class o
seven. At the conclusion of th'
service a delightful reception
was given to the delegates an,
public at the Parish House.
After a celebration of the Hol
Communion on Wednesday morn
ing, at which the Bishop offici
: ated, assisted by Ven. Archdea
: con George Gordon Smeade. an
= Rev. W. S. Slack. rector of s
. Paul's church. the council orgar
lied for business, holding its SCI
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

The friends of Mr.Jack Parrish,
who recently returned to this
city from Philadelphia, where he
has been living for the past sew
eral years. are glad TO know he
has decided to make this city his
home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
Barrow School Association
Holds an Enthusiastic
Session.
.uPsC0MB MAKES TALK
Local Physician Delivers Inter-
esting Address on Medical
Inspection"

The Patron Teachers Associa-
ton of the Barrow school held an
enthusiastic meeting Thursday
afternoon.
An address by DR.. J. w.
Lipscomb on Medical Inspec-
ton" was given careful attention,
and was replete with practical
suggestions. which if carried out
would benefit schools and
children.
The matter of picture show
censorship was discussed freely
and the idea of a board OF
censors composed OF representa-
tive women of the town received
favorable consideration. 1t was
moved that each of the ter
organizations represented be re.
quested to select S ofits members
to confer in regard to the matter
The contests held result
ed as follows: Girls, Catherin,
Glover, Estelle Swinny. Boys j
l.. McCaskill and Floyd Murrah
The election of officers will oc
cur next month, the followins
nominating committee being ap
pointed: Mrs. c. B. Smith. Mrs
J. C. Morris and Miss France
Bishop.
The contest for the meeting
next month will be open to a
women patrons of Barrow
Scheol. Subject: The Pretties
I Dish | Know"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
Continued on page 2.

Make us an offer on lot No. 4,
block No. 3, Milldale addition.
Owner needs money and will sell
for half its value. Stanley Real
ty Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

No chance of having your val :
liable films ruined by cheap
chemicals and laying the blame
n you. if you have your work
done at Divelbiss
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18
Picture Show Closed Again.

Picture Show Closed Again.
The Palace Theatre has again
seen its days, and much to the
regret of many closed its doors
last night.
Prof. William Deal, the eff.
cient orchestra leader, and his
assistants, who have been giving
to Columbus rare music for the
past several weeks, will leave
today for Jonesboro, Ark.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

II it isn't an Eastman, it isn't
a kodak. You can get a genuine
Eastman kodak at Divelbiss'.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1915-04-18

No chance of having your films
lost in the mails when you have
them developed at Divelbiss'.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-12
CASTING BREAD UPON WATERS

it ie the duty and privilege Of every man to do some things now and then for the benefit he may possibly derive from them In the future. The farmer planto treeo in his orchard not for the fruit they will yield this year or next, but In years to come. The law of "caoting bread upon waters" iS the same for every man. We may not know how, when, or even why It ehaIl return. lt is enough to know that lt win. We, at the Juneau Drug Co.,, are constantly adding thIs and that to inc prove our facilities of servIng the pub lie, to tnorcase the variety of our atock, buying only the best and mak- ing the drug store more beautiful col that, as people learn more of Alaeka. and come here to settle and grow up| wlth us, they will find in Juneau al drug storc that is . credit to our city, and the greater our city will become thc harder you wilt find us etrlylng to keep up glth ito progress and growth. The Juneau Drug Co., z. J. Lcuecac, Prop, io7 Front Street. Opposite AI- sslan Hotel, phone 25o. o-ll-St
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-12
TWO HUNDRED HEAR
 ROMANS LECTURE

To over two hundred Masons from the channel cities, William Homan of New York last night lectured in Odd Fellows hall on "The Part of Free masonry in the formation of the Gov ernment of tho United States" Mir. Homan is one of the most prominent Maaons in the United States, and has lectured all over tho world. He holds the coveted Ssrd degree, and is a member of the high councils Of the order.
 After the address banquet was served and toasts were exchanged. Judge Royal A. Gunnison, prominent in the Masonic family in Alaska, was master of ceremonies.
 Mir. Homan will be here nntil the middle of next week, when he will leave for Nome and Fairbanks. He is accompanied by his sister, Mrs Krobe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-12
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SUMMER BASEBALL SERIES
 IS PRACTICALLY ASSURED

TREADWELL. June 12-Manager Jack Johnson. Of the Treadwell base ball team. this morning stated that at the meeting held with the Juneau manager Thursday night, verbal agreement was made to play two games @ week. # possible. for the rest Of the summer. or as long as the weather win permit. He further said that no money has been put up by either team. notwithstanding the statement of the Dispatch this morn ing that each side had put up 9 sub stantal forfeit to assure the finish ing of the season. and that further more. no especial number of games had been agreed upon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-06-12

teams will be open for games with Douglas. Juneau or Thane teams.
 The Spokane is due at Treadwell this afternoon at three o'clock with 1O6 tons of freight for the company
 The regular Saturday afternoon and evening shows will take place at the Treadwen club today.
 The ball grounds are in excellent condition for the game tomorrow. Fox will probably be on the mound for Treadwel.
 On account Of the number of fish. ing parties and pleasure seekers spending Sunday on the water. the Treadwell gun club will postpone their shoot until o'clock Monday night
 Harry Delin win leave for the South for Q six weeks vacation in the States on the Spokane.
 The Ladies Guild of st. Luke's church will hoild meeting at the home of Mrs. D. J. Kinzie on Mon- day afternoon.