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The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13
FIFTY THOUSAND LICENSES
 HAVE ALREADY BEEN ISSUED

Little Rock, May 13-The State Highway Department has already is- sued more than fifty thousand auto- mobile licenses, and is issuing them at the rate of about 100 to 150 per day. The number already issued is 1O,500 in excess of the number that had been issued on the corresponding date last year. It has been estimated that there is an automobile for every 35 residents of the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13
TERRALL WILL OPEN
 CAMPAIGN AT SHER!rAN

Little Rock, May 13.-Secretary of State, Tom J. Terral, having return ed from Eatern Arkansas. where he had been on business in connection with the affairs of his brother who was recently killed, announced yes terday that he will make his opening addres at Sheridan at Z P. m. next Saturday, May 15. He says that he will now get into the campaign actively and proposes to cover the state thor oughly.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13
STORM DOES DAMAGE SOUTH
 OF ELAINE
C CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE f O PLANTATIONS IS REPORTED
 BUT AS YET NO FATALITIES HAVE OCCURRED.

Helena, May 12.-Meagre advices reac 1ing Helena late this afternoon
 told of a storm which visited the low CT part of the county and did con- siderable damage on the Burke, Black burn and Thompson plantations south of Elaine Farm buildings were des- troyed, according to reports reach ing here, but there were no fatalities.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13

TaIcum Powder Time-We have all the good ones. HESTERLYS.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13
McRAE GRAMMAR O
 SCHOOL EXERCISES

The graduating exercises of the McRae Public School will be held at the court house this evening at 8:15 o'clock, and the public is cordially in vited. Ample provisions made for the accommodation of our white friends.
 Oh account of the inclement wealth CT, the exercises of the lower grades will be held at the court hous to- morrow night, beginning at 7:30.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13
CONWAY WILL HEAR
 SENATOR KIRBY SATURDAY
Conway, May 13.-Senator Kirby will make the opening speech of his campaign at this city Saturday.
WILL OPPOSE RE-
 DUCTION OF RATES


 Little Rock, May 13.-O. B. Ryon of Chicago, chief counsel for the Nation al Board of Fire Underwriters, arriv- ed today to look over the field with reference to the order recently made by the State Insurance Commissioner for reduction of insurance rates in the state. It is understood that the companies will oppose the reduction, and that the fight will be directed by the National Board.
 ,larshmallow nut cream at Guthrias
 Furnished rooms for rent.-phone 546. 5-10d6
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13

The Prescott Concern Band will give the first concert of the season at the City Park Thursday evening.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13

TT uTHISHeu rooms Tor rent.-phOne 346. 5-10d6
The Prescott daily news., 1920-05-13
SCHOOL ELECTION MOST IMPORTANT
MANY VITAL QUESTIONS WILL
 BE DECIDED AT THE POLLS ON
 NEXT SATURDAY-ASK FOR IN- CREASEED EFFICIENCY .nH 'Nsi

Little Rock, May 13.-The Annual school election to be held throughout the state next aturday is one of the most important in years.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

ness man of Columbus, was al HON,
Thursday
Miss Ellen Chappell was a visitor
Of Miss Lucille Hodges Friday night
Mr. Tom Hodges spent Sunday
with Mr.. Thomas Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Kendrick were
entertained in the home Of Mr.. Gus
Ridgeway Sunday.
Misses Ozzie, Minnie and Rosie
Lee Kemp spent Wednesday with
Miss Beula Lee Partain.
DR.. Emmett Jamieon and wife, Of
Caledonia, are expected to be back
home Christmas.
Mr.. Wardell Cain, of Sidon, Miss,
is making glad the home of his mo-
Their, Mrs. G. W. Myers this week.
Our teachers have enrolled two
new pupile this week, Miss Vera and
Tezzie Stratton. We are glad to well
come Mr. Stratton and family in our
community.
Mr.. Ellis was visitor of Mrs.
Julius Spain Tuesday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

hound for Yuletide. All trains ovel
the three roads out of the city are
preparing to handle sufficetlt equip
ment to handle the Christmas rush
without crowding the cars. Due to tile
fact that the young ladies will carry
only hand baggage there will be no
use for extra baggage equipment.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Newton are
visiting relatives in this city.
Engineer Stroude Cone has report
ed for duty in this city. Engineer C.
F. (Neeley) McKeough, who is off
the run for a few days.
Mr. G.. D. (Lay) Woods has been
acting as G. Y. M. on the yards of
Columbus railroads during the past
week. Mr.. c. 0. Long has been en-
joying few days off, that is al
lowed by the railroad company "as
days off with pay"
Engineer c. F. (Neeley) McKeough
has joined his family in Mobile, where
they are enjoying a brief visit.
Fireman c. Temple, of the freight
service, has been in the city during
the week working as a fireman on the
M. & O.
A Mississippi politician is quoted
as having contributed the following
jest to the long list of railroad jokes:
Zone day." said he, II was waiting
for train. C,ie hour, two hours,
three hours, but no train. just as
was about to make arrangements
for Taxi to drive me to Artesia,
the station agent said: 81 would not
go to all that trouble sir, the train
will be along soon now" "What
makes you think so?" Well he said:
Il am pretty sure it will, here comes
the conductor now" Labor Journal.
Miss Annie Louis Adama, who OPP
crates billing machine, and does
the local billing at the M. & 0. rail-
road, viii be home in Quitman, Ala,
for brief holiday visit.
Miss Willie Maude Locke, the eff
ficent and accomplished stenographer
for the Mobile and Ohio railroad, at
the local freight depot, leaves the
latter part of the week to spend
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. John
johnson, who reside in Huntsville,
Ala.
Mr.. r.. A. Ward, who has been &
faithful employee at the NJ & 0. rail-
road station at Houston, Miss, ex-
ercised his seniority during the week
and bid in Columbus position. Mr..
Ward is man with a family and
stated that he was attracted to Co
lumbus on account of her schools and
a visit here few days ago so pleased
me that l thought | would make it
home.
Mr.. G. c. Boozer, of Artesia, was
here during the week between trains
shopping for Christmas.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
NEARLY EIGHT MILLION

Over in Birmingham the owners of
the water system of that city have
offered their plant and equipment to
the city of Birmingham at a price OF
$7,75O,0OO. 1t is privately owned and
there is big stir over water rates.
When we think of rnis staggering
purchase price of a big water works
system, we are impressed With the
fortunate situation in which Column
bus finds herself-owing her own
water plant. Meridian and other cities
are having their troubles with pri-
vately owned water systems, and in
this respect Columbus is, indeed, for
tunate. We have a splendid plant,
electrically equipped and operated
and a fine water supply.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

A crowd Of wound people enjoyed q
party at Mr. sad Mrs, Leonard Hol.
ly's home Wednesday night. Those
present were: Tom Hodges, Ellen
Chappell, Charley C. West. Lucille
Hodges, Joe Witty, Clemmie Cain.
Bernely Swanzy, Florence Cain, Le-
land Cain, Ozzie Kemp, Akelee Swan
", Daisy Andrews, Thomas Cain,
Rosie Lee Kemp.
Miss Alice Stanley was shopping
in Columbus Saturday.
Many attended the sale at Mr..
Vests home Saturday. Mr.. West
expects to leave for the delta soon.
Miss Thelma Cain was the guest
of Miss Clennie Cain Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Mary Louise Lawrence spent
last Sunday with Miss Mary Sue
Cain.
Mrs. n. S, Partain was the guest
Of Mrs. E. NJ. Cain Monday.
Messrs. Grady Bankhead Samuel
Stewart Roy Alexander, Greedy
West, of Hamilton, was Il our COM
munity Sunday night.
Miss Myrtiee Pynix spent Saturday
and Sunday at Hamilton.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Myers were en-
tertained in the home of Mr.. Joel
Sanders Sunday.
Mr. Lamar Myers, a young bust
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
PLENTY OF COMPANY

A guanO firm in a small town in
Alabama, being badly in need Of mon
ey, sent the following to one Of their
customers:
Your account due Dec. /. If we
don't get some money at once we are
gone"
In a few days the note came back
with these words: q am in the same
condition. Come by and will 60 with
you."-Lineville Headlight.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
RUMBLING ON THE RAILS
= .s...

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Locke passed
through Columbus the past week en-
route to Birmingham, Ala, where
they were called to be with Mrs.
Locke's sister in that city for an OPP
Grafton. Mr. Locke is &c. c." to the
agent of the NJ. and o. at West
Point.
Travelling claim agent, Charles
Taylor for the M. & 0. r. r., has
been made local freight agent for
the G. M, g. N. railroad at Mobile,
Ala, road that is becoming a lively
competitor of the Mobile and Ohio
railroad on the Gulf Coast.
Superintendent j. G. Minniece, of
the Mobile and Montgomery division
was over local rails during the week
looking after his official duties. The
trip extended over the entire district.
Engineer Malcomb McCaskill, of
the C. & G. railroad, is enjoying a
trip off transacting bushes.
Bridge Supervisor, T. f. Young
blood, of the local district is here with
a pile driver and bridge force giving
his usual personal attention to the
work, He is a guest of the Hotel
Gilmer.
Engineer NJ. C. Gladney and Con-
ductor f. 7, Baisden, well known
Monty Dist" men are here with the
pile driver equipment.
Mr. w. V. Drischel, of the rate de-
partment, operating in conjunction
with the office of Mr.. ]. l.. Cox, the
Assistant General Freight and Pas
senger Agent, with offices in this
city was here during the week con-
ferring with chief clerk, I. A. Wood.
Down the Columbus and Green
vile railway with happy handshake
telling the boys to be of good cheer
was the mission of General Chairman
C. G. Stokes, of the trainmen, during
the week. Mr. Stokes maintains his
headquarters in Meridian, Miss.
Mr.. w. G, Drago, route claim
agent working under the orders of
Division Superintend, was here dur
ing the week.
Mr.. c. 0. Long, a Shriner and the
&c. Y. NJ of the railroads entering
this city is enjoying visit to Birm-
ingham, Ala, where the shriners are
holding meeting. He was accom-
panied by his wife.
Mr.. Frank Highsaw, of the clerical
forces in the office of General Yard
Master, c. o. Long, is back from
visit to his parents in Birmingham,
Ala.
Mr., Walter Gown, one Of the train
dispatchers in the Birmingham of
flee, was here during the week and
mingled with the dispatching forces
about the C. & G. railroad office.
Passenger equipment is being as
sembled to take care of the move
ment of the young ladies homward
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
scHo0L EuNDs McREAsED.

Austin, Texs Dec. 1.-THE last
legislature increased the state APP
preparation for public schools BY S4.-
100000 raising the state per capita
from $3.50 to $1450 This puts Texas
well in the forefront Of educational
advance in the South. Free text
books are also provided for all child
rem, white and black; and fund Of
100000 is set aside annually for
the betterment of such rural schools
as meet the conditions prescribed.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Milton said: "A good BOOK is the
precious life-blood of master spirit
embalmed and treasured up on pur-
pose to lead us to life beyond life"
Make this BOOK CHRISTMAS. Get
any book you want from DIVELBISS.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
No rIrr,
~ W 1 I Y ~

On and after December is, 1920
all shop work will be positively casl
on all automotive vehicles IN The
undersigned garages.
CITY AUTO COMPANY.
ROBINSON MOTOR CAR co.
LOWNDES MOTOR CAR co.
PAFFRATH GARAGE.
DIXIE GARAGE.
H. C. FOREMAN.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

1t is true that a little philosophy
inclineth mans mind to atheism, but
depth in philosophy brings mans
mind to religion. Get religious books
from DIVELBISS.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Mrs. S. L. Hollingsworth and child
rem left yesterday for New Orleans,
where they will spend the Holidays
with relatives.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
COLUMBUS
IA
YEARS AGO
From The Dispatch Files.
December 10th, 1905.

December 18th, 1906.
Rev. Walter E. Dakin returned on
Thursday from Winona, where he at
tended convocation. During his alb
sence Mr.. Dakin was most delight
fully entertained, and had the pleas
ure of being with many Of the States
most prominent clergymen.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Mr.. Quincy Ayres. who is a student
this session at the University of the
South, at Sewanee, Tenn, arrived
yesterday and will spend the HOLIDAYS
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
Ayres.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Fish and Oysters received daily at
J. w. Shackelford's Market. Phone
200.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Miss Elizabeth Kalnebrew is ex-
pected next Saturday from Durant,
where she is teaching this winter in
the public schools. Miss Daisy Ken
hebrew. will also be home the latter
part of the week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting for the election
of Directors of the Columbus Insur-
ance and Mortgage Co, to serve for
the year 1921 will be held at its Of
fee in Columbus, Miss, on the second
Tuesday, same being the 18th day Of
January, 1921. Polls open at 8 O'Clock
a. M, close at o'clock p. m.
j. w. SLAUGHTER,
12-S-1m Cashier.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Mr., Ben Allen, of Macon. was a
recent visitor.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Spasmodic advertising don't get you
much-be a regular.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19


Miss Anita Bell is receiving a most
cordial welcome to this, her old home,
after a long absence. Her many
friends will be pleased to know that
she will be in the city until after
the New Year.
Mr.. Birney lines leaves in few
days for Clinton, Miss, to enter the
Mississippi College at that place.
Mr.. G. w. Boyd, prominent plant
err of the Dunbar neighborhood spent
Saturday in the city.
Mr.. E. B. Boyd, of Macon, was in
the city yesterday.
Miss Iva Clark left Thursday for
Mobile, where she will spend the win
ter with relatives.
Mr.. w. T. Cole, of the Steenston
neighborhood, was a visitor to Co
lumbus on Friday.
Prof. ]. d. Thizton, of Caledonia,
was visitor to Columbus yesterday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

Mr.. E. B. Boyd, of Macon, was in
the city yesterday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-12-19

TExT-Homans H. 5-"one esteemeth one day above
another another every day alike every
man be fully assured IN his own mind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-30
MOOSE LEADERS JOIN
Issue Appeal to Former Progressives
 to Support Governor Cox
,y Assnciated Press

New York, September z9.-Democrauc national headquarters here tonight made public an appeal by fifteen bull moose leaders" to former members of the pro- gressiye party to support Governor Cox and Franklin b. Roosevelt, democratic pr residential and vice presidential candi- dates at the November election. The ap. peal set forth that Harding is reae' tionary and Cox progressive
 The appeal was written after con ference at Washington last week, 1t was stated Signers' were:
 Matthews Hale. of Massachpsetts' Frances J. Haney, California; Ben B Lirdsey Colorado, Elias D.. Saulsbury Indiana; Joe Misbach Iowa. John NJ Parker. Louisiana; Roscoe Fertieh, In diana; Antoinette Funk, Illinois; H. H.. Holman. Missouri; Edwin NJ. Lee, h. diana: A. A Andridge, Ohio; Chas. w. Reynolds, Kentucky; George C. Haolee New Hampshirc; W. II. Nichols Yer mont, and Harold l. Ickes. Illinois
 Mr Iekes will have charge of the pro gressive-Cox" movement in the middle western and western states and Edwin Nj. Lee will direct work here, it was stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-30
OUTbREA HALTS
 CELEBRATION OF
 PILGRIMS LANDING
Disturbance Starts When Brit ish Anthem Reached on Programme, Police Being
 Called to Eject Crowd
By Associated Press

New York. September 29- Police were called to Carnegie hall tonight to eject crowd of men and women who forced their way into the building during the tercentenary celebration of the landing of the Pilgrims. The mtruders carrying banners with anti British inscriptions. created great disorder with shouts of
 Hurrah for America Down with Eng- land.e
 The rdiFturbance reached such propof- tions that it was impossible for the speakers to continue, and it was decided to adjourn the meeting without further attempt to complete the programme.
 A group of women, who said they were members of an organization known as The American Women Tickets for the Enforcement of America War Aims" led the intruders. Some of the banners they carried bore the names o1 British delegates to the tercentenary celebration and characterized the dee- gates as British spies."
 The disturbance started when ths British anthem, God, Save the King, was reached on the programme. Sew eral boys and girls in a chorus of the musical programme left the stage, SaS ing they would not sing the number, and that they did not know 1t was on the programme.
 Two men, wearing United Sttaes army uniforms and carrying the American flag also left the stage.
 When the piano ano organ that ac- companied the chorus broke into the strains of the British anthem shouts arose in various parts of the hall, Ihe instruments continued however, afll part of the chorus and audience started singing the words of ''Amerlca." At the same time many of the chorus left the stage.
 When the music stopped, Samuel Com pers president of the American Fed eration of Labor, tried to speak but h's voice was drowned in the uproar ana he gave up the attempt The meeting then was called off Immediately after several of the women went to MT. 1ofn- pers and apologized for interrupting his speech They said the demonstration was not directed at him. MT. GompeHs made no reply.
 Secretary of State Colby was sched- uled to speak. but had not arrived whei' the disturbance began
 Mrs. Gertrude Corliss, president ol "Thc American Tickets. declared al'e' the meeting broke up that 'tnis orsah'- zation knows there is plot to maNe the United States a part of the Brltiah empire, and that this SulgraYe instltu' tion is a party to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-30
MANY SHIPS IDLE
Low Freight Rates and Slump In
 Traffic Given As Cause
By Associated Press

Washington, September 2s.-More than 750 merchant ships are tied up in British ports and several hundred in Japanese harbors. according to dispatches here to- day from London. Low freight rates and the general slump in ocean traffic are said 10 be the cause. but it is pointed out also that general coal strike in Er gland would mean tie-up of prac-s tically the whole British merchant fleet
 Only twenty-eight shipping board ves-' sells were laid up in American ports. it is understood, and officials estimate that not more than l5o ships will be tied up in this country at any one time durinx the coming year A coal strike in Eng land will not react against the Amercaa craft. 1t was added because the great ma jority are oil burners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-30
Cist Of the News
GENERAL.

Nashville next reufnon city of old Hickory division.
 Exchnnge problem up before world financial cODgress.
 Harding ignOrant of finances of na- ton, snys Houston.
 Good progress being made In cotton harvesting.
 Senate committee work on -camp paixn funds ls fnrcical.
 Underwood not interested In proposed investigatiOn.
 Stock depreciation eontinues; cotton trading less active.
 Cleveland wins over St. Louis, 10 to 2. LOCAL
 Gwin's resig nnti0n nsked by grand jury, and Batson's dismissal.
 Pixitz says Beishcyiki won't last . year.
 Bnptists name com nlittees.
 Hirsch tells 0f conditions in Europe. Qui& continues in coal area
 People of five states report os ball. looms.
 Baltimore automobile ia,ss favored. City's fiscal year ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-30
HONEYWELL SURE
 OF FIRST PLACE Thompson and Upson Second and Third in National EIim-
 ination Balloon Race
By Associated Press

New York. September 29.-Although winners of the national elimination balloon race have not been officially announced. Aero club officials tonight declared that no other competitors record was suf- ficiently close to dispute the victory with H. E. Honeywell of St.. Louis.
 Honeywell, flying the balloon Kansas City IT. covered 706 miles from Bir- mingham. the starting place, landing yes terday at Thamesyille, Ontario
 Contest committee officials said that Honeywell, with Captain B. F.. Thomp- son, of the army. and Ralph Upson. of Akron. Ohio. who took second and third places, respectively. according to unoffi- cial reports, would almost certainly be chosen to represent America in the Gordon Bonnet international races next month. Photographic reports credit Thompson with a flight of 6so miles and Upson with s2o miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-09-30
N'7 JAPANESE ARE 'AAMPER|NG J. 5. IN
 FAREASTERN TRADE
Nature of Discrimination So Subtle Formal Action Is A. Most Impossible. De-
 cIares Sect'y Alexander
By Associated Press

Washington, September 20.-The
 American government is in posses
 sion of reliable reports, of Japa-
 ncse procedure at Kobe amounting
 to discrimination against American
 shipments to the far cast. accord
 ing to . letter from Secretary AL
 exandcr to Chairman Benson of the
 shipping, board. published today in
 bulletin of the 'Far East com
 mercfal Intelligence"
 Secretary Alexanders letter was in reply to communication from Chair man Benson, calling hls attention to instances of Japanese procedure al cedure al Kobe in connection with Amer shipments to China.
 T wish to acknowledge with thanks receipt of your letter Of September 1O referring to instances of Japanese pro- cedure at Kob in connection with Amer ican shipments to the far east" the secretary said. This department is well aware of this situation, which, ac- cording to reliable reports, has existed for some years The nature of the dis crimination is in almost every ease SC subtle, otwithstandins it's effective ness, that it is almost Impossible tc take formal action.
 The best solution of the matte seems to be direct transportation oi American goods ir American ship. wherever possible
 In his letter of transmttal to tht Bulletin, Chairman Benson said:
 "Of course, the suggestion of the sec retary that American goods be trans ported in American ships wherever possible receives my hearty indorse ment and is the constant aim of the shipping board
 Reports have reached the department Secretary Alexander said today. which tend to show that American shipment tS to Kobe in Japanese bottoms for trans shipment to Chinese ports have beer subjected to delays and excessive charges, for handling and reshipping which in some cases amounted to 200 or 300 per cent more thansthe freight orig inally prepaid.
 Japanese procedure at Kobe, foreign trade experts of the department ex- plained, have been directed against goods shipped by other countries as well as the United States in line with an aggressive policy for the develop ment of their trade and shipping.