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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06
ROOM FOR "NIGGERs."
Gov. Bilbo Wants No "COlOred Ladies
and Gentlemen"


JACKSON, Miss, Aug. Gov.
Bilbo has received several inquiries
from newspapers and other sources OF
inquiry in Chicago and other north
ern centers, the purport of which is to
ascertain just how many negroes his
state might be prepared to take care
of, receive or absorb" One of these
was from Chicago Herald Examiner
today and the following decidedly
vivid and Enthusiastically frank re-
ply as wired collect" to that news
paper:
jackson, Miss, Aug. 4, 1919.
Herald and Examiner, Chicago, Ill.
"Your telegram asking how many
negroes Mississippi can absorb re-
ceived. In reply l desire to state that
W have all the room in the world for
what we know as "n-i-g-g-e-r-s," but
none whatever for colored ladies and
gentlemen If these negroes have
been contaminated in the northern So
cial and political dreams of equality
we cannot use them nor do we want
them. The negro who understands
his proper relation to the white man
in this country will be gladly received
by the people of Mississippi, as we
are very much in need of labor.
"THEO. G. BILBO, Governor"
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06

Mr.. J. W. Bailey, prominent plant
er and merchant of the Ethelville
section, was among the business Wis
itors in the city yesterday. Mr.. Bailey
says conditions are fine in MS sec
ton, and that the farmers will make
a good crop despite the adverse wea-
Their condition sometime ago.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06

Messrs S. B. Johnston and j. E.
Mayronne returned last Sunday from
Kolola Springs, where they have
been camping for the past ten days.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06
WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.

Following is the weekly statement
of the movement of cotton in the CO.
lumbus market for the week ending
Friday, August l:
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06

Dispatch ads are winners
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-06
COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Edited, Owned and Managed by
he Dispatch Printing and pub Co,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
The End.

We cannot see the end from the
beginning but as long as we can see
we are entering, or some duty that
is required of us, we see enough-one
step at a time-and we know, that we
sit down and wait for the whole plan
to unroll before our view, we shall
wait endlessly.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Foundation of True Beauty.

character. A soul which is radiant
with love and truth lights even the
homeliest face into beauty which is not
and more abiding as the years pass.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Colds Great Power.

One of the funny things about hui
man nature is the tender affection we
all have for money, the way we work
to get it, and then the way we talk
getting lot of it.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Iorchon laces.

We're first made in Chefoo, China,
twenty-five years ago when mission
aries taught the Chinese lace-making.
in making laces.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
What "Cenotaph" Means.

The word is derived from the Greek
words "kenos," meaning empty" and
"taphos,' meaning tomb" In other
words, a cenotaph is sepulehral mon
ument erected in honor of person
whose body lies elsewhere.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Bends, but Cut Glass.

An American steel company, making
all grades of electric tool steels, an
nounces that it has produced an alloy
chisel steel which can be made so hard
that it will cut glass, yet may be bent
by being hammered over the edge of
an anvil
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
SinfuIness Reacts.

Never let a man imagine that he
can pursue good end by evil means
without SHINING against his own soul!
Any other issue Is doubtful; the evil
effect on himself is certain.-Southey
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14

Spain has more than 100000 fig
trees, of which about one-fourth are
in regularly planted and cultivated
orchards.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Lack of Tact.

Smith is. After owing me SIS for two
years he came up to me on the street
and paid me right while was talking
to Brown, whom l had owed IS to for
three years!
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Wise lndeedl

He is wise man who can on &C.
casion put up or shut up-but he is a
wiser man who can put up and shut
Morning News.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Use Salts In Dry Battery.

An experimenter has succeeded in
successfully substituting crystals of
Rochelle salt for dry cell batteries in
telephone circuits to transmit and
amplify sound.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Medicine From STAG Horns.

Stays are bred in China for their
horns, the horns being cut while soft
each year and used in the manufac-
ture of medicine.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Make Bells.

The science of bell casting has been
practiced in one English foundry for
nearly $50 years.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
cHiRoPRAcToRs.
Capitalist Reflections.

The pronoun ~" and the interjec-
ton 90" are better written without
using a capital. Let ~" be added and
it signifies that the writer has no
capital at all.-Boston Transcript
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Have Some.

Okolehao, which is Hawaiian moon
shine, is similar to combination of
vinegar and alcohol.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Daily Thought.

Tomorrow is satire on today, and
shows its weakness.-Young.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Agreed.

1--WE want more honest men in poll
tics" exclaimed the reformer. That's
right" agreed the practical politician.
"The more honest men we have in poll
tics the less politics will cost"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
TRAINING FOR NURSES

TIE COLUMBUS SANITARIJTM, IN
CHARGE of the Missionary Sisters of
Sacred Heart Seattle, Wash, offer a
three year course in nursing to women
who have had the equivalent of a high
school education. Nurses given monthly
allowance and full maintenance. Address
1919 Madison ST., Seattle.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14

Speaking the Truth.
When man speaks the truth in the
spirit of truth his eye is as clear as
the heavens.-Emerson.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1919-11-14
Browns School of Dancing
SIG Riverside Ave.
The Seasons Newest Dances
Open Day and Evening
Private lessons by appOintment daily
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY

ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
MOTORS BOUGHT, SOLD & REPAIRED.
Spokane Electric II S. Co, 109 S. Monroe
REAL ESTATE AND FARM LANDS
WANTED TO HEAR FROM OWNER or
FARM or unimproved lands for sale.
o. Is. Hawley. Baldwin, Wisconsin,
FOR SALE 40 ACRES ON STATE ROAD.
10 choice cows. team horses, all machin-
cry and crop. MIX check 5000. Price
$4,000, Write G. j. Englehardt, Sumas, Wn.
PAYS 12eo ON THE INVESTMENT
400 acre wheat farm, all In cultivation
5 year lease, terms bushels delivered
300 bushels guaranteed 1920 In Walla
Walla Valley. Price only $4,000; worth
$4,000. John A. Baxter, Freewater, Ore.
FOR SALE CHEAP, MY 120-A. FARM
MILES FROM DEER PARK. PART
LY CLEARED: FAIR BUILDINGS. w
w. CASSlLL, DEER PARK, WASH.
FOR SALE-FARM LAND
Eight miles from Howard & Riverside
spokane. 165 acres under cultivation. 20
acres in fall wheat. Dark loan soil
House, two large barns. Piped water
from excellent spring. This property must
be sold Easy terms Address or call at
526 r. 18th Ave, Spokane. Telephone
Riv 1S54J
rRAIMthIH Enp hIIipcEc
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
CONDUCTOR SERVES ONE
DAY AS COMMISSIONER

JACKSON. Miss, Dec o. (Spl)--
Edwin Longworthy Of Gulfport, a rail-
way conductor, will serve one day only
as member of the Mississippi railroad
commission.
Cows Bilbo yesterday received the
resignation of Dr. r. NJ. Sheppard as
commissioner for the southern district
In the ordinary course of human events
DR. Sheppard's term would have ex-
pired on Jan. 10, on which date he
is to be succeeded by the newly elected
commissioner from that district, Mr..
G. M Morgan, Of Hattiesburg
But for some reason not stated in
the resignation, Or. Sheppard couldn't
wait. He decided to quit Immediately,
II not sooner, and wrote n letter to the
governor to that effect.
Realizing that one more sitting must
be held by the present commission,
Gov. Bilbo decided to honor one of his
personal friends by naming him to fill
the "unexpired term of DR. Sheppard
and Mr.. Longworthy was chosen to fill
the vacancy. He will be present and
serve at the meeting on Jan G.
The governor has also received and
acted upon the resignation of Judge
II, II. Gilmore, Of the Fourth circuit
court district, intimation of which was
given several days ago. Judge Gilmore
retires in order to return to private
practice, and in common with several
other members of the judiciary who
have resigned during the past three
months, states that he cannot live on
the present salary Of his office. The
governor has naTed Douglas S. Beans,
Of Greenvile. to hold the office until a
special election can be held
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
BlLB0 TO ENTER HINES
SUIT WHEN TERM ENDS

JACKSON, Miss, Dec 81 CSpl)--
Gov, Bilbo's first activity after retir-
ing from the executive office will be
as counsel for tho plaintiff in q $4,000
damage suit filed against the Edward
Hines Lumber company, one OF the
largest lumber corporations in the
state.
Announcement TO this effect was
made from the executive office last
night, accompanied by the statement
that ten days prior to the expiration
of his term Of office Gov, Rllbo and
family viii vacate the executive man
sion and turn il over to his successor,
Governor elect Russell. in order that
the new ineumbents may be properly
installed prior to the inaugural cere-
mony on January 20,
The governor states that he viii
leave Jackson Immediately after the
close of his term for his old home at
Poplarville, where he has a modern
farm TO which he has devoted much
time and attention during the past
four years. He will remain over at
the capital only one day, in order 10
see his successor installed in office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
NEGRO LEADER CALLED
TO ATLANTA CHURCH

Monday night at o'clock the mem
bers and friends of the Second Congre-
gational church win give a farewell
reception In honor Of Rev, Russell S.
Brown, the pastor of the church.
Three years ago Rev Brown came
TO Memphis, During that time he has
been actively engaged In community
work among his people and has many,
many friends among both races. II
was through his direct efforts that
the Plymouth community house on
walker avenue was established. This
house furnished accommodation for
hundreds of negro soldiers during the
war and recreation for thousands Of
negro people during the past two sum
mers. 1t served as a basis for wider
community life which has been start
ed for the entire negro population, Pos
Sibly every negro employe Of the fac
tories, mills and laundrles has at some
time heard Rev. Brown ut the plants
talk Liberty bonds, thrift and COM
munity development
The work OF the Plymouth community
house viii be carried on under the
leadership of Rev Harold NJ. Kingsley,
from Alabama, and a graduate of Yale.
Rev Brown has been called to the
First Congregational church of At
lanta, the largest negro church of that
denomination in the country 1t was
through Rev, Browns activities in
Memphis that the Atlanta people heard
Of his community work, The Royal
Circle band, several negro clergymen
and representatives from all phases of
negro life are to appear on the pro-
gram Monday night at the farewell
reception.
His farewell sermon will be preached
SUNDAY morning at II o'clock in the
Plymouth community house. Subject.
My Life and Work In Memphts "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
JACKSON APPLIES FOR
1000 PAIRS OF SHOES

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. o. CSpll-
Mayor w, A, Scott has applied to the
quartemaster store of the United States
army at New Orleans for shipment OF
not less than 1000 pairs Of the new
army shoes, to be offered for sale
throughout the United States within
few days
Mayor Scott made the application i'm
medately after learning that the di-
rector Of sales Of the quartermaster'
department had ordered the sale of
1000 000 pairs Of new army shoes. Nun
son last, which are now being distrihut-
ed among the Is retail stores operated
by the army throughout the United
States
Unfortunately the army has not es-
tablished II retail store in this state,
and Mayor Scott Is anxious to have a
branch established in jackson. He is
confident that at least 900 pairs OF
army shoes, ranging in price, accord
ing TO the war department bulletin.
from $3.50 10 SN2h rer nair can be sold
IN Jackson within IS hours
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
BANK EXAMINERS ARE
MEETING IN JACKSON

JACKSON, Miss Dec u. (SplD-A
meeting of the state board of bank ex-
aminers is being held here today for
the purpose Of formulating the biennial
report Of the body to the January sts-
sion Of the Legislature
Very few changes, If any. win be rec
commended in existing statutes, accord =.
ing to members Of the board, and such
changes as may be proposed will be Of
IA minor nature.
The guarantee Of deposits plan has
worked very successfully during the
past biennial period ana is now estab-
lished on a strong foundation.
Before the closing day OF the year the
board will probably issue a call on the
state banks to submit statements show
ing their financial condition. The final
call Of the year usually is issued to bear
the same date as the final call issued by
the comptroller Of the currency for
statements from national banks, Of
which there are SS now in operation in
this state
1.-THE state banks have enjoyed re-
markable business year" said Examiner
s. S. Harris this morning. He would
not attempt to make an estimate or
strike an average of dividends to he de-
clared on the years business, but the
earnings, Judging by reports for for
mer periods have been nothing short Of
phenomenal -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
.BILBO IS BUSY IN
PREPARING BUDGET
Various State Institutions Are
To Be Cared for on
Regular Plan.

I JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 81. fSpD-
Gov. Bilbo is now preparing for the
legislature the budgets Of the various
state institutions and departments of the
state government. to be submitted in
printed form when the lawmakers con-
Yene in January.
Some Of the budgets have not herp
received and the governor has not been
uDle 10 prepare a RECONCILIATION nh
appropriations asked BY the urincintl
state institutions, however, are In linz
Win expectations, sand will average
ABOUT AZ per cent higher than the ap-
tutlons four years ago.
me estimate applies with especial ac-
tufacy 10 support funds, the Increases
asked being due to higher living costs
IN adult ion the heads of all the col
ieses anu eleemosynary institutions are
asking large amounts to be used i'm
making permanent improvements, re
pairs ana extensions. The A. and Nj
college budget for these purposes. bv
way Of illustration, totals fully 81, 000,-
Gov. Bilbo now Is at work IN HIS
biennial message, He has not yet in
tilnated the nature of the financial mol.
icy that he will recommend to the law.
makers and will not attempt to fornu-
late that feature of the message until
ne mas reports from all Institutions and
departments of government in hand
ana KNOWS the exact amount of increase
expected FOR the ensuing biennial period.
1t IS known, however, that both the
outgoing and incoming governors, as
well as all state officials who are i'm
any way connected with the states
financial problem, fully realize that the
only possible solution OF the states
financial quandary is raising of the
TAX levy, which is at present fixed at 81
mills In some quarters it is predicted
that the increase for the coming ben-
MAJ period should be not less than
mills, and II any measure of liberal rec
ognition IN given to demands for in.
creased salaries and budgets for per
manent improvements, a 3-mill increase
Will he necessary
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
PLENTY OF FRIENDS

Uncle Sam has friends than any prince potcntate on
earth His favore song should be g" Hear You Calling Me-"
They are all calling him, and they all something with
nations with endsas long there anything give there
no lack OF friends Voices from all the world arc caorng
for food and clothing for money and credit materials
Everybody friend and will continue be as long as the pv
ing lasts Never before the worlds history there
TO which looked other nations for the of life
and never before there nation we'll able give
this which should make Uncle Sam feel chesty and important
Almost any country do without its neghbor but few
IF any nations do without America 5000 1000 miles away
productive capacity people something wonderful and
it is at all fully developed We could feed and furnish the
world and would appear that be up do it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27

So xJolts and Jcsts
@S Slipped Past
[W24The Bl.1c Pencil
WOULD BE IDEAL.

Persons interested in helping along
deserving youths, ought to consider the
dumb boy who Is trying to raise money
to attend barber college, golden
opportunity to dispense their fayorlte
kind Of beneractlon, This youth was
on an outbound Illinois Central pas
senger train Christmas eve night, pass
ing around card on which was ex-
planned his ambitions and donations
requested. Few persons who read the
card had the imagination to conceive
of the ideal qualifications which the
young man had for the trade he de-
sired to follow, or he would have been
loaded down with money
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
Delivery Boy Only
IS Years Old Lives
DOlUn At COLdWateJ

C0LDWATER, Miss, Dec q, (spl)-
j, L. Christy grocer of this place,
claims to have the most unique "deliv-
cry boy" in the state. This person of
unusual distinction is Elijah Knight
who is today celebrating his S5th birth
day, This old-time darby Is a vet
eran of the Civil war and he receives
pension of $40 a month. But in
spite of this liberal sum he works hard
to earn his ewn living and delivers gro
ceries six days in the week in all kinds
OF weather. He does his work well and
makes few mistakes.
Last year when the military spirit
was SO manifest on every hand knight
would frequently seize broomstiok
and go through the manual of arms
The old man says this is great
Christmas for him because he is so
glad to be living, He recently built a
small house in order to have a home
of his own in which to spend his re-
naming DAYS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
THE BARNARD

The gold mine and the oil well have no MONOPOLY on wealth
producing these times The barnyard is running them close
second Everything produced in the barnyard commands very
high prlcesegs from 20 cents 81 90 dozen butter
80 81 90 the pound chickens ducks and geese bring
big prices Bumk that used be given away to anyone who
would come for costs much rich milk formerly
cost and sweet milk costs like wine The barnyard
of wealth at this time Feed OF all kinds has risen price but
in the spring the good Lord will send rich grasses for cattle
bugs and grasshoppes for poultry Until that time may
well make minds paw the price do without
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
Buddie NeWsom ,

NEWBERN, Tenn, Dec. 81. (spl.--
The remains of Budde Newsom a
former Dyer county farmer of New
bern, arrived over the |. c. railroad here
today and interment was made in this
section. Mr. Newsom was leading
member of the Newbern Masons and
was well known throughout the county
He moved to Arkansas last summer
and took violently sick a few days ago
and died
grown children and a large number OF
relatives of the Newbern territory.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
Jenkins Dunning,

FINE BLUFF, Ark, Dec 27.tfSnl, -
Miss Grace Dunning, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Clayton A. Cunning Of this
city. and Edward Norman Jenkins Of
Denver Col, were married Wednes
day afternoon by the Rev j. |. Norris
pastor Of the First Presbyterian church.
In the church They left the Same eve
ming for Memphis for a short wedding
trip after which they will go to Rus.
sellvile, ARK, to make their future
home, where the groom is connected
with the Parks Engineering company
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27

Mal, -AJn. uaan, young Americans
who served in the army and navy are
going TO be better business men and
workers as n result OF the training they
received during the war, recently de-
clared Gen, HaHn, "The great mass Of
them went into the army at an age
when they were most susceptible to
discipline, which made them alert
mentally, sounder morally and ncst-
mably better off physically What a
combination II cannot help but prove
to he generous aid to these Young
mon now that they have returned to
the pursuits Of peace. They win have
u better grasp Of affairs, and they witt
wrestle their problems in a more eff
Client manner"
Although Gen. liaan Is Of German
extraction, he had no sympathy for
Germany during the war The French
General Mangn praised him as one Of
the ablest generals ON the allied side
Following the armistice he took part IN
tho occupation Of Germany
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
MISSISSIPPI BOYS GET
II EUROPEAN BRIDES

J NCkS0N, Miss. Dec. ~ pl)-Onlv
Il Mississippi soldiers in tho A. e. +
In Europe brought home brides, ac-
cording TO the Y. NJ. c, A. Twcntv
thousand Mississippi soldiers served in
PershirC's army and their matrimonial
record is considered very low Thirteen
Of the II war brides are French, three
English and one neglAn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
F. j. Craiglow.

HELENA. Ark, Dec. 27. (Spd) THE
funeral of the late F. j. Craiglow. who
died Tuesday following an accident
when he fell between the car wheels
of moving freight train and his legs
were severed from his body, was held
Friday afternoon from the family resi-
dence The Masons, OF which he was
a member, had charge of the services
Deceased is survived by his wife, a
daughter and a son
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
Lindsey-Fry.

HELENA, Ark, Dec a. tSpl) THE
announcement OF the approaching we'd
ding Of her daughter, Miss Frances Nir-
gnia, TO Alonso Fry has been made
by Mrs. W, b. Lindsey The cere-
mony will take place at the First Pres
byterian church at high noon, Dec. 80.
The bride-to- be is cousin of Judge
Benjamin Lindsey, Of Denver.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27

1Z Coy xNou5ltoS

THE LILY AND THE ROSE.
The lily spoke to tho rose:
Hold up your head, If you are fair:
Why should you bow your beauty down,
As though you bore weight of care?"
The rose to the lily spoke:
II own that l am fair TO see;
Yet to the grace men say Is mine,
l seek to add humility"
Doris Kenyon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-27
w NE DeaN W
Matte Lucille Allen.

JACKSON, Tenn, Dec q. (Spl1--
Matte Lucille Allen, aged Is, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. p. Allen. of the six
tenth district, died at the home of her
parents, nine miles north of the city
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, fol-
sides her parents she is survived by
four brothers, Ernest, James, Hays Lee
and Ray Dee, and one sister Carrie Mai
all of this county. The funeral serv-
ices were conducted from Antioch
church at 3 o'clock this afternoon by
Rev. ] w Waters. Of the Hays Ave
nue. Methodist church. lnterment in
Antioch cemetery