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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
CONSULTING
THE MEMBERS

Following the membership cam
paign, representative Of the Amer
lean City Bureau will come to Col
umbus and conduct the installation
service for the new Chamber of Com
merce.
The important feature Of this will
be the setting up of definite Pro-
gram of Work. This will be framed
by the members through conferences
and answers to two questions, the
first affecting the members own oc-
eupation. and the other the welfare of
the community as whole.
Thus the directors will be placed in
possession Of definite information
from not less than 600 citizens of
Columbus and Lowndes County, which
will enable them to make the activities
of the chamber cover so wide range
as to meet individual and civic re-
quirements in the most effective and
intelligent manner.
In addition, through learning the
particular interests of the members,
the appointment Of committees to
handle special projects will be made
more certain Of results.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
WHY SHOULD
WE ORGANIZE?

Why should Columbus and Lowndes
County have a Chamber of Commerce
of 600 members?
Because if it is expanded to enlist
the active cooperative service and
forward-thought of 600 citizens, 1t will
be more potent force in the COM
munity for constructive and orderly
progress.
The duties Of a Chamber Of Com
merce are anything and everything
necessary and incident to the upbuild-
ing and better building of Columbus
and Lowndes County. Its duty is not
only to make the community grow,
but to make 1t more beautiful and
enjoyable place in which to live and
work and do business.
It's field of work reaches out in
every branch of commerce and indus
try and takes cognizance of every
phase of the community's life and
welfare. The agricultural interests,
the commercial interests, wholesale,
retail and manufacturing; the pro-
fessional interests; the social side Of
the city and community; all Of these,
and, in truth. every field Of activity,
comes under its practical eye.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
NO LACK OF THINGS IF WE UNITE

Determination that Columbus and Lowndes County shall cap
~ their advantages of location and natural resources and their
possibilities for community cooperation the thought behind the
organization of new Chamber of Commerce.
fright now this minute the and of this community
have within their to decide what the Columbus and
Lowndes County of the future shall be- The fate of their COM
munity in their hands from this minute if they will it,
That this challenge the citizens has been accepted indicated
by the fine spirit with which of and have
entered upon the undertaking to make their
organization the best of its kind in Mississippi in the country
new day has opened for Columbus and Lownde County
Already there inquiries from OF neghbors and
rivals to the exact meaning Of this awakening Other COM
muntes sensing the fact that this community is going to be-
aggressive They taking into consideration similar steps
for their own peoples
Mississippi already has several ve alert cvccommeca
CARNATIONS They have done much for their communities
They have stood soy behind of for the state
They will welcome the organization Columbus and Lowndes
County another strong unit for community and state advance
ment Standing together state and national matters of
to all of the people these organizations will make Mississippi
known throughout the United States Of the foremost
monwealths in the Union.
Primarily, however, the Chamber of Commerce being
built for the immediate and lasting benefit OF the people OF the
community who will support it.
The and who have volunteered to give their time
and effort the organization plans have taken the stand that
the Chamber of Commerce shall be countrywide scope and
bershp that shall the farmers and planters and work
essiona of the city, This decsonrows out of the real
aton that the interests and prosperity of the city and county
nterdependent If they do not think and work together
both will be the losers.
The sponsors for the hold eve that the Cham
Der of Commerce should cooperate with and work for every county
and community which neghbor to Lowndes County The
pety Of section of Mississippi will be reflected in Lowndes
County, the prosperity Of Lowndes County will be reflected
throughout Mississippi.
The activities Of the Chamber Of will be limited
only BY the spirit Of the membership and the income which that
membership places at the command Of the organization There
is great field of work to be done bounded only by the vision and
courage of the people.
There is hardly spot this earth where something cannot
be capitalized says Lucius E. Wilson, noted cvccommerca
organization authority.
There lack of things to capitalize Lowndes County and
Columbus Its agricultural possibilities unsurpassed It's
commercial potentaes very great It's industrial oppor-
tuntes await development All that needed organized
and definite planning Individuals have done and do
thing but united community do anything within
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
SUPPORTING
THE CHAMBER

The Chamber Of Commerce should
be regarded in the same way as are
other public utilities. People pay
taxes on an investment for the MAIN
tenance and Improvement of the COM
munity. In the same way, only upon
an optional basis, should they con-
tribute TO the support of a modern.
efficient Chamber of Commerce.
The expense of its service for the
welfare and benefit of the entire COM
munty should be borne by those who
will profit from its activities and no
one should disregard the obligation
to pay his share.
To enable the new Chamber to
fairly demonstrate its methods and
work out broad and far-sighted pro-
gram, it must be assured of adequate
financial backing for at least three
years. The form of membership
pledge therefore, is standard, and
pledges the applicant to pay annual
dues of $25 for three years. Bills
for dues will be sent annually, semi
annually or quarterly at the option
of each member. There is no initiation
or entrance fee.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
The Athenian Oath

We will never bring disgrace on
this, our city, by any act of dishonesty
or cowardice.
We will fight for the Ideals and
Sacred Things of the city, both alone
and with many.
We will revere and obey the city's
laws, and we will do our best to incite
a like reverence and respect in those
above US who are prone to annul
them or set them at>naught. We will
strive increasingly to quicken the pub
lies sense Of civic duty.
Thus in all these ways we will trans
NIT this city, not only not less, but
greater, better and more beautiful
than it was transmitted to us.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19

This isn't your town nor my town;
it's OUR town.
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and pulse of the membership as a
whole. il is an organization within
an organization and is responsible for
the efficiency of the chamber and its
financial standing. 1t is needless to
say that the members forum is made
up of all the most progressive and
ready workers in the organization.
"The whole purpose of the Cham
Der of Commerce, first and last, is to
bring together the most responsible
and capable men and women in the
community and keep them at work for
the good Of the whole. Through
frequent social meetings, the aequaint-
ance Of each individual member is
broadened, friendships are established
and there grows up a confidence and
optimism which are the two intang-
ible but compelling forces which carry
community forward"
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
What Is The Object OF
Chamber of Commerce
In LOwndes County?

The organization and maintenance
of a representative membership which
shall have;
First--A clear vision of the things
that a successful Chamber of Com
merce can accomplish and should un-
dertake.
Second-A clear understanding of
the methods by which such accom-
plishment can be brought about.
Third-An enthusiastic will to con-
tribute with their own labors to the
results desired.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
The Ideal City

A city, sanitary, convenient, SUBJ
stantial;
Where the houses of the rich and
poor alike are comfortable and beau
tiful;
Where the streets are clean and the
skyline is clear as country air;
Where the architectural excellence
of it's buildings adds beauty and dig
nifty to the streets;
Where parks and Fairgrounds are
within reach of every child;
Where living is pleasant, toll hon
orable, and recreation plentiful;
Where capital is respected, but not
worshipped;
Where commerce in goods is great,
but no greater than the interchange
of ideas;
Where industry thrives and brings
prosperity alike to employer and en-
ployed;
Where education and art have a
place in every home;
Where worth and not wealth gives
standing to men;
Where the power of character lifts
men to leadership;
Where interest in public affairs is
a test of citizenship and devotion to
the public veal is badge of honor;
Where government is always hon.
est and efficient and the principles Of
democracy find their fullest and truest
expression;
Where the people of all the earth
can come and be blended into one com.
munity life, and where each genera
ton will vie with the past to trans
nit to the next a city greater, better
and more beautiful than the last.
Mayo Fesler
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
A Good Citizen

A good citizen is one who is willing
at all times to make some sacrifice of
his time, his means and convenience
to advance the common welfare, and
has such an abiding interest in it that
he is always watchful and needs no
urging to do his duty.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
Chamber Dues Exempt

The Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States reports that under a
recent ruling of the Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, members Of Cham
bers of Commerce are entitled to de-
duct their membership dues when COM
putting their income tax.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19

LOWNDES COUNTY CIVIC DINNER TO
BE BIGGEST THING EVER HELD HERE

Will BE Served Tomorrow Evening In the Dining Hall Of the
WOmans College Only Place Large Enough to Accommodate
the Crowd Expected-Champe s. Andrews Tennessee Manu-
facturer and President j. c. FAINT Will Be the Chief Speakers
Other Communities Watching Us.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
BY COLUMBUS AND LOWNDES COUNTY

Organization of New Chamber Of Commerce. Primarily for the
Bettermen Of this Community, Also viii Determine How Far
We Shall Cooperate in the Advancement Of Mississippi
Scope Realization of ntedependence
of All Of Our People.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
A city is known by the
Chamber of Commerce
it keeps.

A Chamber Of Commerce is a clear
ing house for community thought.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19
When somebody plans
to help your community,
plan to help that plan.

If Lowndes County is worth living
in, it's wort hworking for.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19

Are you citizen of this community,
or do you just live here? ~
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19

Get acquainted with your neighbor;
you might like him.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19

Did you aid in the correction of any
wrong condition in the past year?
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-09-19

This isn't your town nor my town;
it's OUR town.
The evening world., 1920-08-11

ports dzugn tvo-thirda ~ N Gtate
shswod w. A. Julian Of Cincinnati
leading Jtdge A. +. o'Noal Of Akron
by only 2OTS votes.
A. v. DOnahey, state Auditor, was
unopposad FOR the Democratic nom
nation Cor Governor.
The Republican vote for Governor
from AO24 precincts was: Davis
loR, S7S. Cole ss.027. McCaulloch 20, ss2,
Wood 23sL
The Republican vote for Senator
from 1895 precinCas stood: wallis &c.
ITO, Brown 6s.7s2, wanamaker 1880,
walcutt 5.67s. wa1ser 4.4os.
For the Democratic nomination for
Senator the vote from S,5Ss precincts
was: w. A. Julian se,S36. A, r. OMEN
1865.
Two ohio COngresmen. ono . Re
publican and one a Democrat. prob
ably were defeated for denomination
in tbe election. They we're Henry I.
Emorson, Republican. IN the Twenty
second (Cleveland) district. and John
Babka. Democrat, in the Twenty first
(Cleveland) District.
Former United States Senator Theo-
dore r. Burton was leading Congress-
man Emerson BY approximately 500
votes in approximately two-thirds Of
the precincts in the district, and for
mer Congressman Robert Crosser had
a plurality of votes over Congress-
man Babka on the face OF complete.
though unofficial, returns from the en-
tire district
The evening world., 1920-08-11
KIRBY BEHIND1IN
ARKANSASN,VOTE
Another Of Wilson's Group of
Wilful Men" APparentlytFailS
TO Get Nomination.

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Aug. ii>-con-
gresham T. H CarNway early to-day
maintained q big lead over Senator
william r.. Kirby in tho raoo IN the
Democratic primaries for the nominal
ton for United States Senator on the
face OF unofficial returns from yester-
days ballOting
In the race for tho Eubernator1al nom
nation former Congressman T. c. Nc
Craw Of Prescott was leading tho field
OF nine contestants.
Returns tabulated by the Arkansas
Gazette gave Caraway 13.SAs and Sena-
tor Kirby $500.
A heavy vote was reported through
out the STATE with estimates that the
total would run as high as 100000.
This combined with ono Of the longest
ballots N the history OF an Arkarsas
primary delayed collection OF returns
senator Kirby was one Of those whom,
President Wilson called "a group OF
Wilfin men"
The evening world., 1920-08-11
Ohio REPUBLICANS
NOMINATE DAVIS
FOR GOVERNORSHIP
ExGov. Frank B. Willis
for United States Senator
Close Democratic Race.

COLUMBUS. o. Aus, Ii---IHarry
I. Davis. eOrmsr mayor OF Cleveland,
had q led Of 1869 votes for the Re-
phn-an nouination for governor
o2sr former Congressman Ralph d.
cbla OF Flpdlay. his nearest oppo-
nAnt uuon unonioial returns nom
tWe- -thirds Of the States e,ooo pre-
clncts IN yesterdays State-wide pri-
mary. CONGRESSMAN Roscoe c. Nc
CuIloeh, Of Canton. was third with
5e,Ss1 votes less than Davis.
An almost eanaa number az pre-
olncts save formar Governor Frank
n willis. Of Delaware = lead OF
ntarly $4,000 votes over Walter r.
Erown. Of SOledo. his nearest COM
pktitOr for the Republican nomination
q the United 6tntes senator. Judge
E N. wunama1eer, of Akron. was
r-pnninE thru with ss.sT4 less votes
tAan Willis.
For the Democratic domination for
United States Senator, tabulated re-
The evening world., 1920-08-11
cox QUITS DAYTON
TO OPEN CAMPAIGN
Goes to Office In Columbus 10
Clear Up Mattes-His First
Speech Tomorrow.

DAYTON o.. Asu. 11.-Departure
OF Gov. Cox to-day from Dayton
nnaroOed the opening OF campaign
''ywtngs- scheduled to talOs him from
coast to coast and into almost every
State before Nov. 1. lie had recov-
cred from the neuraagic headache that
troubled him yesterday
The first Of ten addresses arranged
during this month is 10 be made to-
morrow at Camp Perry o., in pro-
senting the Governors Cup as a
trophy at the National Rifle shoot.
The Governor Is not expected to open
up on important campaign topics
The evening world., 1920-08-11
RECALL 800 NAVY YARD MEN.
Laid off Employees TO Resume Re-
pairs 20 Vessels.

Rear Admiral George E. Burd, In
dustrial manager OF the New York
Navy Yard. sent out a hurry call to-
day for the 500 men who were laid of
last Monday. under orders from the
Navy Department TO discontinue work
on the Shipping Boards vessels now at
tho yard.
Those orders. :. was announced At
the yard to-day. have been counter
manded. and repairs to the ships will
proceed as soon as the men furlouRhed
Monday can return to their old jobs.
The evening world., 1920-08-11

until be addresses the West Virslnia
Democratic Convention at wheeling
next Saturday.
Columbus Instead Of Dayton will be
the future personal headquarters OF
Gov. Cox, although ne hopes also to
spend q few days here occasionally
during the campaign. His schedule
to-day called for his arrival shortly
after noon at Columbus. work at the
Executive office this afternoon. a
night spent at the Executive Mansion
and early morning motor trip of 12b
miles 70 Cnmp Perry Tomorrow.
Because he secures much rest when
travelling by automobile, the Cow
ernor also plans 20 motor from Col
,imbus 20 Wheeling and possibly to
fill q later engagement ~ South
Bend, Ind.
The evening world., 1920-08-11

BOSTON. Aug. 1.-THE condition
OF the Aroostook County. Maine. potato
crop Is now 90 per cent Of normal. ami
the forecast Is 3S,S95. 900 bushels
against u. .4so,O last year. sceording
TO the New England crop report is-
sued to-day. The five year average
lA 25.3O9, 900.
The evening world., 1920-08-11

BLAST KILLS a. IN ITALY.
FLORENCE. Italy. Aug. 1i.-Thirty-
two persons were killed and several
wounded In an explosion OF q munitions
depot here yesterday. The explosion re-
ulted from a Are. n
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-06-30
EXCHANGE RATE
PREVENTS Mine
FROM WORKING
Iualin Mine Will Resume Or
erations When Value OF
Franc Is Restored

Il do not say that we will wait
for the franc to get back to normal
but it will have to get back to a
reasonable price before we will re-
sumo operations at the Jualin mine
said President Jean Nonophem OF
the .Jualin Mines. today
I'VE have not abandoned the
Jualin and as soon as the franc
gets on q basis where we can af-
ford to work we will throw all the
forces at our command on the prop
erty," he continued, and we look
to see a great mine there some
day"
Mr.. NanOphem who Il President
of the Algunican Development Com
pany and the Jualin Alaska Mines
Company, arrived here on the Prin-
cess Alice last night after having
been in Belgium and France since
1916. For the past several weeks
he has been at Stewart, b. c., where
the company is interested in two
claims, the Northern Light and the
Spider. He is well satisfied with
their investment in the Stewart
country but says that not enough
work has yet been done to prove
the properties.
Mr.. Vonophem is accompanied on
this trip by his wife who is on
her first trip to America They
will visit the Jualin mines very
shortly and be in this vicinity sew
eral days before returning to Stew
art
The companies that he represents
are Belgium companies They aban-
doned the work of developing the
Jualin mines in Berner's Bay sew
eral months ago on account of the
high exchange rate on Belgian mon
ey and concentrated all their efforts
on silverlead property in the Stew.
art district
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-06-30
HATCHERY ATTRACTS
ATTENTION OF MANY
VISITING SHRINERS
Transformed BY Evergreen Plant
Decoratiors-Create ties Much
Comment

In honor of the visiting Shriners,
A. J. Sprague, superintendent of
Territorial Fish Hatcheries, has
transformed the interior of his
hatchery in the A. b. Building into
most attractive spot. Bv tho
skilful use of native ferns, shrub
berry and flowers Embedded. glass
faced "caverns'' containing the sal
mon that have reached the most de-
veloped stages are giving a striking
background.
Il never imagined we would see
anything like this" remarked one
of the visitors today ITS a reve-
lation. Who would think a fish
hatchery could be given such 70.
mantle, artistic setting? And il
is not only beautiful, but interest
ing"
Superintendent Sprague takes par.
ticular pride in exhibiting two
healthy specimens of Alaska rec
solmon, spawned about three weeks
ago in AUX Lake. They are beau
ties and are fully developed. Al
a matter of fact, Mr. Sprague feel'
! a fatherly interest in every one o
his countless piscatorial infants con
! signed to his care and is kept bus,
showing them in their various stag
es of growth to the many visitors
| that thronged the A. b. Building
today. - &A
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-06-30
BOXING PROGRAM FOR
LEGION SMOKER READY
FOR FRIDAY EVENING

Everything is in readiness for the
big smoker to be given Friday even
ing at A. B. Hall by the American
legion, according to a statement to-
day by j. p. Walker. Legion Com
mander. The boxing program was
completed this morning when two
rafting good preliminary bouts
were finally guaranteed by the sign
ing up of the principals. One OF
these will be in the 1870 pound class
and the other in the 1875 pound.
The preliminary bouts Will be eth
or three or four rounds.
Legion officials say that the card
is one of the best ever shown in
Juneau. Seats are going like hot
cakes on a frosty morning, nothing
nearer than the third ringside row
being available for purchase at this
time, while many general admission
tickets have also been sold.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-06-30
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

ceded his family South several weeks
ago.
Alberta Gallwas entertained mem
bers of the o. Y. P Club at a sew
ing party at her home last evening.
Ted Doogan and family, who re-
Gently returned from Chichagof
where they had been living for the
past four years, have moved into
the O'Connor flats for the summer.
The Mathis residence on d street,
between Third and Fourth. where
Doctor Mathis formerly had his den
tai office, was sold last night to Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Loomis. Mrs. Loomis
recently purchased the Fox resi-
dence on Second street, but may
dispose of that property since ac-
curing the Mathis residence. The
purchase price of the property is
sal dto be 1875. A. E. Gurr. of the
First Territorial Bank, was the
agent for the property.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-06-30
PULP MAKINC,IS
ALASkANS HOPE
FOR The FUTURE
Mayor George L. Baker OF
Portland Realizes Dream
OF Life on Alaska Trip

Born in Oregon 81 years ago and
hearing all his life of the wonders
of Alaska, George l.. Baker, bayor
of Portland, Oregon, is realizing the
dream of almost a lifetime by com
ing to Alaska as a member of the
Shrine excursion that is in Juneau
today.
AS a member of the Portland Tenn
pie of the Shriners. Mayor Baker
took a leading part in extending the
Inequalities of his city to the
Shriners during their convention that
has just closed at the Oregon met
ropolis
at has been a dream of almost a
lifetime with me to visit Alaska"
Mayor Baker said today. 81 had
often marveled at the resources of
the great Territory but was never
able to grasp the great possibilities
Of the country until | had made this
personal visit he continued.
"The one outstanding thing that
struck me during the trip through
the inside passage was the great
opportunities presented for the de-
velopment of the pulp industry
continued Mayor Baker, when |
thought of the thousands of miles
of timber stretching out before us
and the millions of horsepower of
water tumbling over the hills that
might he used for the development
or the pulp industry to relieve the
acute shortage of paper in, the ma
ton" he concluded. Il could do
nothing but think of the great flu
ture the pulp and paper industry
has before it in Alaska"
"Oreqon Mist"
Mayor Baker said that juneau
people need not anologize for the
rain. for at times Portland also had
an "Oregon mist" He also said
that he himself had been misled in
thinking of Alaska as an icebound
waste containing polar bears and ice
worms. but found that the Territory
was much the same as other parts
of the country with most of tho
home comforts offered anywhere
EelSe
Having sprained his knee three
weeks ago, Mr. Baker went aboard
the Spokane on crutches but is now
able to walk with the aid of cane
and says that he can "iazz" around
, about as well as the rest of them.
All the Shriners in the party are
loud in their praises over the treat
ment at Portland the Rose CITY.
and give Mayor Baker much credit
4, for the open-hearted hospitality ex-
| tended to them.