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Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Bisbee Mines Will
 Reduce Wages One
 Dollar January
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BISBEE, Ariz.. Dec. 11.--Wage re- ductions affecting 4,000 employees, ef- fective Jan. ], were posted today by the Calumet and Arizona Mining com pany and the Copper Queen branch of the Phelps Dodge corporation, two of the largest copper producers in the United States.
 A flat reduction of S1 a day was an nounced for all men now being paid $5.35 or more per day, and a reduc- ton of so cents @ shift for employees now drawing less than $5.35.
 A decrease of 20 per cent was an nounced in the salaries of the two companies whose pay is not computed by the day or shift.
 The companies also announced dis continuance on Jan. 1 of the service bonus plan, adopted by copper mines in the Warren district during the war All obligations of the companies un- der this plan. it was announced. will cease with the payment to employees of the bonus for the current year.
 All smaller copper producers and leasers here have agreed to conform with the new wage scales set by the Calumet and Arizona and Copper Queen companies, it was reported to- night.
 The decision to reduce wages was reached after a series of conferences hero and in Douglas. where smelters O the two companies are located, be tween officers and directors of botf companies. who have been studyinf conditions here for the last week. Officials of the two companies an nounced tonight that they were con fident no reduction in the workinE forces in the mines would be necessary under the new wage scale.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
SPEND Ia BILLION FOR FURs

Five hundred million dollars is a lot of money, and yet that is the estimate of what the American people this year are spending for flIrs. The trade ex- pectation is that this winter will prove a record breaker. Imports for 1920 bid fair to be fully six times larger than during the average year preceding the war as far back as 1900.
 When the imports are analysed in de- tail an astonishing number of hare and rabbit skins appear. although fairness to the trade demands the statement that much of this fur is used in making felt for hats. Last year the United States imported IA, ,255.000 fur skins and IA ,s19.00O of them were worn orig inally by the humble hare or modest rabbit
 If the estimate be correct that 250 million animals are now slain every year. for the sake of their furs, nature will need to be wonderfully productive if extermination is to be averted.-From the Los Angeles Express.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
RETRIRuTloN

At first we felt rather sorry for that unfortunate Count Espierre de Jean Pierre who hanged himself because his six new winter suits did not fit, having had some experience in our time with one that did not and knowing how de- pressing even that is, but when we read an and saw that he admittedly invented the purple .Sull dress suit and was sus- pected of having designed the first sport shirt our feeling concerning his tragic end underwent a sharp and com plete reversal and we cried, exultingly Good From the Ohio State Journal
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
FocH STOPPED THE sHiMME

Paris-Marshal Foch stopped "shimme," perhaps unwittingly, in the dance hall of the Hotel Ritz recently. He had been guest at dinner of lg- mace and Mrs. Paderewski, with Gen. eral Weygand and others. After dinner the party walked over to the dance hall, where a "shimme" was in full tremor. the old marshal knit his brows over the antics of the women in the dance, although he tried to act as If he liked them. As the frown gathered, MT. Pa derewslSi smilingiy explained to the marshal that the shimme was an American product.
 "Ah, I saw much more wouderfEf American products than that at St. Mi hield and Chateau Thiery." was the quick reJoinder.
 The marshals words were flashed across the brilliant dancing hall, and there was no more shimmeing that eve ming. Mir. Paderewski later sent his apologies saying he was sorry he had spoiled the evenings fun.-From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12

George Harvey and former Senator Theodore E. Burton.
 Following luncheon and game Of golf Senator Harding anl Colonel liar vey returned to Marion. Mir Hughes went to New York, and MT. Daugherty left for Washington.
 Mir. Harding's visit was unexpected and is the first he has made to the state capitol since his return from his vacation trip. Few people knew he was in the city.
 Daugherty denied published state ments that he has accepted the post of attorney-g general in Senator Harding's cabinet. He said he would not discuss cabinet appointments without Senator Hardings permission.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
WOULDN'T STAND FOR THAT

They are husband ana Wl1e, ana nave many quarrels. But she never is a fair antagonist, because she always weeps in order to win her point.
 The other night she brought home as bargain at greatly increased prices "a new pale mauve hat, which she proudly exhibited to her husband. He did not like 1t and said so.
 Why, it looks queer even to the dog, ? he ended. Look how he's barking at iti He thinks it is a squirrel in a treel''
 Don't you call me a tree!" she cried and then began to cry. T shall go home to mother I suppose you're going to say next that I'm an ugly old oak treei"
 No" he replied blandly. q should think 8 weaping willow would be a more appropriate name."-From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Colored Patient
 At Fort Whipple Barracks Killed
IHePublIcan A. p. Leased Wlrel

E,d,,.-,.5 -3C COTT. Ariz., Dee. 11.-George 1T, iI,1uWards, negro. patient at tbe mn tiS nealth service hospital at Wbinnla ,,,n, aShs here, was shot and fatally in yesterday as he lay in bed All ~ ward filled with other sick ex- service men. He died a few minutes Ia'er' The coroners jury this after- noon noon returned verdict stating Ed 1aIus dled as result of wounds m Incted by Thomas Murphy with bomi- uiosi ,, intent. Murphy, like Edwards
 vas negro patient. It was bro1sbt put at the inquest that Nrurnb,, bad borrowed razor from Edwards and towards said he would tell the off Tess Te It had been stolen. Yesterdav huWards reported to the officers and s snort time afterward, witnesses said, sM,urphy s,u entered the ward and opened Nvu Se towards shooting five times. county jail
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
WHICH WAY DID SHE MEAN IT.

Mrs. Bliffkins met Mary Smith, whom she had recommended to a neighbor for a situation.
 Good morning, Mary!" she said
 Good morning. ma 'am!" answered Mary
 How are you getting on at your new placer" asked Mrs. Bliffkins.
 Very well, thank you,' was the re- ply
 T am glad to hear it. remarked Mrs Bliffkins. Your employer is a very nice lady and you cannot do too much for her. T don't mean to. ma'am," replied Mary.-Chicago Herald.
 Eight out of every ten women have acquired ugly feet, say experts. by wearing badly shaped shoes
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
President-Elect Holds Conference
 With Party Chiefs
[RepubIIean A. P. Inasnd MtLr.1

COLUMBuS. O.. Dec. President eiect Harding motored to Columbus in urlzzling rain this afternoon to play game of golf at a country club and to hold a conference with rIarrv Nf Daugherty, his pre-convention cam paign manager. Charles F. Hughes, Col
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
Horace c. Dodge
 Dies at Winter
 Home in Florida
Republican A. p. Leased WIre1

PALM BEACH. Fla. Dec. 11.-Horace k. Dodge, millionaire automobile man. ufacturer, died here last night at his winter home.
 DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 10-The death of Horace l.. Dodge at his winter home in Palm Beach, Fla, last night was un- expected by his acquaintances and his friends here who had not learned of Mir. Dodge's illness. He left here sew eral weeks ago with Mrs. Dodge, ap- parently in good health.
 MT. Dodge had been the sole head of the Dodge Brothers automobile inter- ests since the sudden death early this year of John Dodge, his elder brother.
 The brothers founded the automobile business that bore their name here eight years ago, after engaging in the manufacture of automobile parts since the early days of the industry, when they were associated with Henry Ford
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
FOR THESE BE THANKFUL

Lawn doesn't have to be moved until May.
 The iceman has suspended.
 Excursions are off.
 We can lay off the motor and save gas.-From the Richmond (Va) Times Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-12
GENERAL LEONARD WOOD, says: ::

which comes from the American & clothing the naked and housing ne T
 NEAR EAST RELIEF Headquarters 42 E. Monroe Phoenix
 n Arizona will be
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
PLANNING FOR
BIG FIELD DAY

Professor J. c. Crawley Of the Lee
High School received a telephone mes.
sage last Friday afternoon from Pro-
fessor Cox of the 0kolona High
School requesting his presence in that
city to confer with the executive
council of the North East Mississippi
High School Association relative to
the High School Meet which will be
held in Columbus April is. The North
East Mississippi High School Asso-
citation was recently organized and in
cludes between seven and eight High
Schools contiguous to Columbus. Its
organization became necessary in or
der to make effective the work Of the
yearly field meets, the affiliation of
too many schools in one short meet
rendering it impossible to include all
of the contestants. The choice of Col
umbus as location for the meet will
yield both pleasure and benefit to the
school interests of the city. Between
1000 ard 1000 High School pupils are
expected to take part in the literary
and athletics contests.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
WILDCATTER is
FINED AND HELD
Frank Watkins. Negro, Fined Sl0O
For Violating Liquor
Laws.

A fine of 500 was imposed OF
Frank Watkins, a negro, on charge
of having whisky in his possession
in Justice McKellar's court in District
8, Wednesday.
Watkins was also charged with dis
tilling whisky, his still having beer
rsided a week ago, and on this charg@
he was bound over to await the ac-
ton Of the grand jury.
The hearing was held at Ervin's
store across the Green Hill bridge.
Perry Campbell, who was charged
with completely in the operation Of
the still with Watkins, was tried be-
fore Justice c. NJ. Reeves Thursday
He was tried on two charges, both
of which were dismissed on account
of insufficient evidence.
Essie Lee Beckwith, a negress, was
before Mr.. Reeves Thursday on a
charge of disorderly conduct and dis
turbing the peace and drew a fine of
$25. Mary Dillworth was with her
at the time and the Justice placed
fine of $5 on her.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
DEATH OF MRS. J. S. OAKLEY.

After weeks of suffering death came
to Mrs. ]. S. Oakley at her home, 912
South Third avenue, Thursday morn
ing at o'clock. Mrs. Oakley was
stricken with a stroke of paralysis
last December and she had been con-
fined to her bed since that time.
A few days previous to her death
she began to sink rapidly and gradual
ly her strength subsidized and the end
came peacefully early in the morning
on Thursday.
Deceased was about 67 years of age
at the time of death, and she was a
native of Tennessee. Mrs. Oakley
was the wife of the late Rev. j. S.
Oakley who for a number of years
was pastor of the First Methodist
church in this city. She was most
estimable lady and was esteemed by
wide circle of friends for her many
hre traits OF character.
Five children survive her, Mr..
Charley and Mr.. Joe Oakley, Mrs.
George Harvey, Mrs. Louise Easley
and Miss Annie Oakley, all of this
city.
Funeral services were held from
the family residence Friday morning
at IL o'clock, conducted by Rev. w.
L. Duren, presiding elder of the Col
urnbus district of the North Missis-
sippi Conference of the Methodist
church, assisted by Rev. j. H. Felts,
paste. Of the First Methodist church.
Interment occurred at Friendship
cemetery and the following pail bear
crs offciated; Messrs. Will Wood, r.
j. Gunter, w. C. Beard, D. w. Nor
gan. w. E. Leech and Prof. Dabney
Lispeomb.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
HOLY WEEK.

The week proceeding Easter or the
one which commentaries the last week
Of Our Lords earthly Life has for a
long, long time been called Holy
Week Holy because of the great
events which took place during that
first Holy Week. 1t is indeed Holy
Week because of the great work
which He did for the sons Of men
eliminating in the Sacrifice Of Him
self for us on the Cross. We were
redeemed through the Blood of that
Cross! 1t was the Father calling His
children back unto Himself.
Let us all take advantage Of tn
opportunity which is ours this week
in attending the noon-day services at
the Princess when we will hear agai
"The Call of The Father"-each da,
conseeutively; To His Children; To
The Conscience; TO The viii; To The
Heart; To The Body.
IL Gave My Life For Thee, Wha,
Hast Thou Given For Me-"
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
DEMAND FOR THE DISPATCH.

With the oil development in this
section there comes a strong and ex-
tensive demand for information about
Columbus and the Columbus terri
tory.
Hardly a day passes but that this
office receives orders for subscrip-
tions for the Dispatch from people
from all sections Of the country.
In addition to these new subscrip'
tions coming from afar there is a
steady flow Of new subscriptions from
this city and surrounding section, and
the circulation Of the Dispatch is in
creasing and expanding every week.
The papers readers are becoming
more critical Of the advertising of The
merchants; they are reading the pa
per for the advertising opportunitiet
as well as the news, and in this waJ
the enterprising and leading firms Of
the city are getting before the pee
pie and establishing themselves as
never before.
All Of this goes to help make Col
umbus the great trading center tha
it is destined to become, and the hell
of every agency is adding that mucl
to the splendid and steady march for
ward.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
X. OF P. MEETING.

Tombigbee Lodge No. IL, held its
regular business meeting Tuesday
night with a good per centage of the
membership present. Chancellor
Commander Frank d. Ellis was on
hand after being absent for week
and his presence could be felt by all
who were there, for he admonishes
all to do their Pythian duty and one
of those duties is to visit the sick and
some of us are very forgetful of this,
Two of our brothers were reported
sick, they were Bro. Bolton, sick with
pneumonia and Bro. B. Matthews, sick
with the flu.
The big contest between the Red
and Blue teams is in its second week
and if these teams keep on until the
close as they have the last two weeks
Tombigbee lodge will be one of the
largest in this part of the State. There
is not much difference in the stand
ing of the teams, the Blues being
now in the lead. There were twenty
three applications at the last meeting.
Now if the Reds don't want to pay
for supper they had better get busy.
The following were elected to mem
bership: Messrs. H. Cash, L. R.
Randall, ]. f. Barrow, Geo. Sanders
Jr., W. T. Lofts, r. Z. Glider, H
w. G. Stewart, and L. L. Langston
The following were initiated into the
mystries of the Rank of Page: Mr.
H. Cash, and Mr.. L. B. Randall.
The Lodge will work Tuesday night
March 30, in the Rank Of Page an
Esquire.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
DEATH OF MRS. A. c. LOCKE.

Mrs. A. c. Locke, wife of the late
Mr. Alex Locke, and mother Of Miss
Mamie Locke of this city, died sud-
denly at her home in Artesia Friday
morning at o'clock.
The announcement Of her death
came as secere shock to friends and
relatives alike. Deceased was a men,
Der of one of this sections most
prominent families and she was well
known and highly esteemed in this
city. She was a native of Pickens
county, Alabama. Five children sur
viye her
Funeral services will be held from
the family residence in Artesia this
afternoon at o'clock. lntermert
will occur at Mayhem, the family
home.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
RETAILERS FORM
AN ORGANIZATIAN
RETAIL MERCHANTS OF
: COLUMBUS ORGANIZED
A I CITY
HALL.
MET ON THURSDAY
Mr.. Henry Beard Is Named As
Temporary President-Will
Send Delegates To State
Meeting Monday.

Retail merchants Of Columbus met
at the city hal Tharslay afternoon
at 4 o'clock and organized the Coz
umbus Retail Merchants Association.
More than twenty-five merchants
responded to the call fer the meet
ing and enthusiastic interest was
manifested in the organization.
Mr. Henry Beard, proprietor Of the
Columbus Clothing Company, was
selected as temporary president Of the
association and Mr.. John Beard was
named as secretary.
The association will affiliate with
the State organization which win b
re-organized in Jackson Monday at
the call Of Mr. Il. f. Remington Of
the Capital City Two delegates from
the Columbus association will be sent
to represent this city at the State cor
vention.
Mr. l. |. Kaufman, Of the firm Of
Kaufman Bros. was temporary chair
man Of the meeting Thursday. He
called the meeting to order and stated
the purpose for which the merchants
had been called together. Mr. Kauf-
man stated that the need of closer
cooperation and unity Of action
among the retail interests Of Col
umbus has been apparent for years,
and expressed he hope that the as
sociation W aid be launch a on on
definite and permanent basis.
Four committees on membership
were appointed representing the var
ious interests as follows
Dry Goods, Mr.. Louis HiFshman
and Mr. John A. Lipsey Groceries,
Nv FsT ClareT agsI M ,Iad \
Smith; Furniture and Hardware, Mr.
H. H. Gunter and Mr., Leopold Loeb;
Jewellers, Mr. c. c. Buder; Drugs, Mr.
r. f. Johnston and Mr.. S, b. Street.
Jr.
The following committee was nam-
ed to select delegates to the meet
ing in jackson tomorrow; Messrs.
|. |. Kaufman, S. J Loeb, L. W. Rich
ardson, l.. w Stevens and J, A. Loeb.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
IN WATER AN HOUR
BUT HEART BEATS

In a frantic effort to save his horse
Monk Keaton, a negro, lost his own
life in the waters Of the LuXapahla
last Wednesday about noon.
Keaton had carried his horse to the
stream for water and the animal
plunged into the creek and became
entangled in some vines. keator
went in after him and the swift cur
rent carried him to the bottom and
he drowned before aid could reach
him.
Two negro children were fishing on
the bank at the time and saw him, go
down. They notified Mr.. Wayne Bush
who with Others went to the negro's
rescue. When they reached the scene
Keaton had disappeared in the waters
and had been under for at least an
hour.
Hooks were thrown in and the
second throw brought the body to the
surface. 1t was discovered that the
negro's heart was beating even
though he had been in the water for
an hour, and cvssy eive II u'as maao
to resuscitate the unfortunate man.
but to no avail.
Keaton lived on the Frank Owen
place and was about 40 years of age.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
CONNECTIONS AT
ARTESIA CHANGED
New Train Connections viii Mater.
tally Improve Passenger
Service To Columbus.

Important changes in connection
schedules at Artesia were announced
the past week by Mr.. Charles Ru-
dolph, general passenger agent of tha
Mobile and Ohio.
Instead of waiting only two hours
for the Southbound main line train
at Artesia the Montgomery Division
train which is scheduled to reach Col
umbus at 1910 noon, will wait
33 hours for the connection. This
train brings mail, express and pas
sengers from st. Louis and the Mem
phis papers into Coumbus, and is an
important connection.
Under the new ruling the main line
train going North in the afternoon
vii wait one hour and thirty minutes
at Artesia for the Montgomery Di
vision train for passengers going as
far north as Okolona. This connects
with Montgomery train No. 104 which
passes Columbus at 9:2O in the aft
ernoon.
In the morning No. 6, the main
line northbound train will wait 80
minutes for the Montgomery train
which passes Columbus at 1920 in
the morning.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
SOUTH MARKET
PAVING COMPLETE
Paving Work Made Fine Progress
Progress During Good Weather
Past Week.

Paving of South Market street
from Main to the post office was
completed Friday by Contractor II. c.
Terry and yesterday the paving forces
and machinery were moved to North
Market street and good headway is
being made on the east side of that
street from the court house to Main
street.
Fine weather the past week permit
ted of much progress in the paving
work, and it is believed now that the
work will go forward without serious
interruption until it is completed.
Both sides of South Market street
are complete and the finishing work
at the post office has been rounded
out.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
ROAD OFFICIALS
MAKE INSPECTION
Superintendent Makes Tour OF In
spection OF Southern Railway
In Mississippi.

Superintendent j. H. Ribgy of the
Southern Railway in Mississippi ac-
companied by Trainmaster Bolloch
and other officials of the road, return
ed Thursday from trip of inspection
over the Greenville Division.
Mr.. Rigby stated to a Dispatch re-
porter Friday that he was very much
pleased with conditions along the
road, and was very fayorably impress
sed with the territory through which
the line traverses.
The new superintendent is a practi-
cal railroad man and he is bringing
to the Southern in Mississippi the
benefit of a large and extended ex-
perience in the railroad world He
is an exceedingly affable and court
eous gentleman. and he is being most
cordially welcomed to Columbus.
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
COLUMBUS TO GET TWO FINE NEW
TRAINS ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY

According unofficial advices from Washington the Southern
Railway has plans for the Inauguration Of two fine through
trains the Southern and Southern Railway in Mississippi through
Columbus
News Of the passenger service through Friday from
unofficial the official order expected few days
The trains contemplated will be through trains with Pull
between Birmingham and Greenvle There will be trains
and they will be in the night service equipped with full
Pullman service
One train will leave Birmingham about o'clock at night and
Columbus midnight making only few stops between
this city and the Magic City.
The other will be easbound train leaving Greenve early
the evening passing Columbus about midnight The trains
will meet at either Columbus West Point.
1t will be remembered that this night service discontinued
several years and its restoration will finer and
efficient passenger service for Columbus
The will wise it believed affect the present
schedules.
1t is said the trains will be put April 15
The Columbus dispatch., 1920-03-28
COLLEGE GETS
BRANCH OFFICE
Branch POstofiice Will Be Es.
tablished at NJ. S. c. w.
In April.

Announcement was made by the
post office department the past week
tnat branch pest office would be es-
tablished at the Mississippi State Col
lege for Women.
For several years an effort has been
made to secure d branch office for the
college for the convenience of the
students there, but only until recently
has the matter been seriously con-
sidered by the authorities at Washing
ton, and the announcement that the
office would be established was most
cordially welcomed at the big institu-
tion.
The new office. will be opened on
April 15 and it will be in charge Of
Mr. James McCaskill, proctor Of the
institution. 1t viii be located in the
salarium of the Columbus Annex
building, in the apartment now being
used by the proctor's office.
The office will be under the iuris-
diction of the Columbus office and
under the supervision of Postmaster
T. H. Sharp.
Mail for the students and officials
Of the college in the future will be
addressed, college Station, Colum-
bus, Miss All mail for the college
in the future win be delivered prompt
ly by carriers from the local office
and there it will be distributed in in
dividual boxes which have already
been installed.
The branch office means that the
students may purchase money orders,
register mail, dispatch parcel post
packages, and enjoy all Of the privil-
eges and facilitiea of a regular post
office.
Establishing OF the office will be a
great convenience to the students and
will relieve the local office of much
of tire routine of handling the large
volum of college mail which is in
ereasing steadily every year.