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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
FAILED TO WEIGH
 |Cf;; N'F|NED S5

A fine of $5 and costs was assessed by Mayor w. D. Cole against Carl Rosamond, driver for the Citizens Ice X Fuel Company, on a plea of guilty of violating the recent city ordinance requiring that ice be weighed at the place of delivery. Rosamond, in en. tering his plea, declared that in fail. ing to weigh the ice he had violated instructions of his company, which he said had given him strict instruc- tions to comply with the ordinance and had notified him that he would personally have to pay any fine in case of violation of the ordinance.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
LEAGUE
 ASK HARDING
 CURB KU KLUX
tby the Associated Pressl

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 16.-The board of public safety today notified all citi- zens to remain away from the meeting of the Ku Klux Klan, called here Sun- day night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
TO BRING ARBUCKLE TO IMMEDIATE TRIAL
 fRy the Associated Press)

Los Angeles, Sept. 16.-More than 40 quarts of liquor were consumed at the party given in Roscoe Arbuckle's $ suite at the St. Francis hotel, accord ing to statements made last night by Frederick Fishback, one of the guests to federal officials. Robert McCor- mick, assistant to the district attor- ney, assigned to gather information to support charges of violation of the Volstead act, made public a part of the testimony by Fishback.
 District Attorney Brady announced early today that Arbuckle will be brought to trial within three weeks either on a charge of murder or man. slaughter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
SPEEDY TRIAL FOR ARbUCKlF
 AS MURDERER
tBy the Associated PressD

San Francisco, Sept 16.-District Attorney Brady announced this morn ing in police court that the prosecu- tion is ready to bring Roscoe Arbuckle to trial on charge of murder for the death of Virginia Rappe, actress who died from the effects of injuries al legged inflicted by Arbuckle at the time of his Labor day party.
 Arbuckle was arraigned in the court of Police Judge Lazarus, and Prose cutor Brady elected to proceed with the murder charge rather than prose- cute in superior court to which the grand jury submitted an indictment charging manslaughter.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
LAST OF DIVISION
 LEAVES CAMP PIKE
tBy the Associated Pressl

Little Rock, Sept. 16.-The last of the third division, which has been stationed at Camp Pike for the last two years, left today for Camp Lewis, Wash, under war department orders reducing the size of the army and abandoning Camp Pike and other war time cantonments. A contingent of 2,500 men was left at Camp Pike until it is sold and dismantled.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
CONVICT LEASING
 NOT LEGAL -.-UTLEY
tBy the Associated Press)

Little Rock, Sept. 16.-Attorney General Utley, answering today a let ter from Mrs. Laura Connor, member of the state penitentiary board, in- terpreted the law on two points:
 Employment of penitentiary sup erintendent is mandatory upon tine board
 If the board is leasing convicts for work on private enterprises, as charg- ed by Mrs. Connor, it is violating the law.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
HELD
 IN M'KENNON CASE
(By the Associated E-ressf

Hot Springs, Sept. 16.-With Ray mond Cole and Rev. Harding Hughes, aged superannuate minister, in GUS tody, officers are of the belief that they soon will be able to clear the mystery surrounding the death of Mrs. Anna McKennon, recluse, who was shot last May in Montgomery county, by persons desiring to get possession of her valuable mineral lands.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
(RY the Associated Pressl

Chicago, Sept. 16.-President Hard ing is asked in telegram sent today by the National Equal Rights League a negro organization, to send special message to congress recommending law which will prohibit secret or ganizations, the principles of which are opposed to the spirit of the law and the constitution"
 The league concluded it's weeks ses- sion by condemning the Ku Klux.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
RICE IN LOUISIANA
 TOPS AVERAGE MARX
{By the Associated Press)

New Orleans, La., Septs 16.-Louis- iana's rice crop fell off four points in September, compared with it's condi- tion in previous months However, the condition of the Louisiana crop, plac- ed at 85 per cent, is one point better than the average for the country at large.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
(By the As,.-Cated Pressy

Los Angeles, Sept. 16.-Lowell Sherman, a guest at the Labor day party given by Roscoe Arbuckle, was today released from his contract with one of the large motion picture pro. ducers, it was announced by one of its officers today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
MASONS GU. D. MEET.

Conway Lodge U. D., F. & A. M., will meet tonight at o'clock for the work in the Entered Apprentice de- gree. Resident and visiting members of the fraternity are given an invitat- ion to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
ENGINE DERA|LFD,
 7 TRA|NMEN DEAD
(By the As.ocYated Press)

Clinton, Iowa, Sept. 16-Engineer Thomas Lea and Fireman John John son were killed when the engine of a Chicago & Northwestern train was de- railed early today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-16
R.2 DEAD BACK
 ON NATIVE SHORES
By the Associated Pressl

New York, Sept. 16.-The British cruiser Dauntless, bearing the bodies of 16 American naval officers and enlisted men, who were killed when the dirigible ZR-2 collapsed over Howden, arrived in New York port today.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
INFLUENCE-AN APPRECIATION

Ilumining the pages Of history from its dawn unit
today with an unquenchable radiance that has rvaec
the achievements of in its ultimate results, the po
tenta influence Of womans gentleness has been theme
for poetic fervor and spiritual eXutaton through all the
ages In eloquent silence it has commanded reverence
and admiration from every age and degree of civiza-
ton.
The military genius of a Boadcea may lead her armies
to victory; the constructive intellect of Semrams
Catherine II may leave to future generations new and
powerful empire.
These wonderful examples of history known to
lovers of books to students of history and political
my; but the gentle unsesh mothers of the world have
their way into the and wool of every activity
Of human interest The physical that has in
spred woman to follow her mate into the primeval dan
gers of savage forest to defy persecution have match
ed the moral courage that has borne persecution itself
tc institute some untred system of social service,
lgious ship,
Unseen usually but always an the side of the pure and
good wonans influence may be found exerng its potent
SPELL Some there are with mental attanments moral
courage spiritual fervor and the personal magnetism of
gentle womanlness happily blended for leadership.
Such woman was Mrs. Augusta Murdoch Cox
In the life of Mrs. Cox who called from earth's
activities last Wednesday, Columbus has been conspicu
ously blessed and honored Possessing those traits of
mind and character and person that elevated her above
her sisterhood born to wealth and prominence, from
early womanhood every noble attribute consecraed
the service of her Master for the Qualification of his
and the alienation of human suffering
Her Christian influence and womany example express
ed themselves in ideal home life in a loving observ
of the regulations of the Presbyterian faith from
her girlhood; in a tender sympathy and unsefish minis
raton to suffering and unfortunate neghbors; and in
broad and noble furtherance of undertakings for social
service and civic betterment.
Even from her youth breadth of vision characterized
her charities Just after the Civil War, with heart
still bleeding the loss of her beloved husband who
had been killed in battle the sorrowing mother of two
little children suggested and led the way for tender
remembrance of both the Blue and the Gray upon Decora
ton Day. custom that has survived and been adopted
all over the country.
Later in life having learned of the and dis
tress consequent upon ntemperance she espoused the
cause Of w c. T. u helping to organize the local union
and serving as its president for years !
sweet and gentle soul has gone to join the mmortas
on the other side of the river
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
COLUMBUS HISTORY
it all for Vi

The Dispatch this morning begins the publication of
series of historical articles Columbus from the pen
of Miss Bessie Heath Professor of History of the Msss
sippi State College for Women
Miss Heath is eminently qualified for this important
work. She will present the history of Columbus from
different perspective from entirely different angle
from the viewpoint of close student and teacher Of
history.
In view of the Centennial Celebration this fall, Miss
Heaths historical sketches will be read with special in
erest by Columbans and The Dispatch fortunate to
be privileged to publish them.
The first of these articles will appear in the Wednes
day issue of The Dispatch.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
WORKING FOR ToMBIGBEE

Even this soon the Mississippi Valley Association is
putting its shoulders to the wheel and directing portion
of its energies to the Tombgbee river.
In the "Voce of the People department of the Dis
patch this morning publish letter from the secretary
Of the association stating that of the presidents
Of the association recently took the matter Of the i'm
provemen of the Tombigbee up with the officials of the
War Department.
An effort will be made by the association to have the
Tombigbee improvement included in the next River and
Harbors Appropriation in Congress- That will be in Dec
ember.
1t is high time the people of Columbus and the Tom
bgbee valley bestring themselves and showing
interest in the project We can't expect outsiders to do
it all for u.s.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
UNIVERSITY is
GRATEFUL TO
NJ. S. c. w. GIRLS

President j. c. FAINT is N receipt
of the following letter from Mr.. w
H. Forret, chairman of the pageant
committee of the Uniye,e,tv of Nir-
ginIa, expressing the thanks of the
university for the splendid part play
ed m the centennial celebration by
twenty girls from the NJ. S. c. W.
The letter follows:
University Of Va, June 10, 1921
President J. c. FAINT,
Mississippi State College for
Women, Columbus, Miss.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
APPEAL FOR CLEAN
STREETS is MADE

The Civic committee Of the Wo-
mans Club which has charge of the
new movement for the collection ald
removal of garbage from the premis-
es of residents of the city, makes a
new appeal to the people to coop
crate in tho movement.
A special effort is being made to
perfect a regular system of collect
ion Of garbage and rules governing
the work have been promulgated.
While there has been a very cordial
cooperation on the part Of some of
the people. there has been a marked
indifference on the part Of others.
The committee asks the closest CO.
operation on the part of everyone
with the view of perfecting an effici-
ent system Of garbage collection.
When such q system is once thorough
ly established it wiz be quite easy to
maintain and the results will be bene-
fetal to all concerned.
The appeal of the chairman Of the
is published in this issue
under the Voice Of the People depart
ment.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
STRONG OR FEEBLE, WHICH?

1t is the duty of every citizen of Columbus, if he
possibly arrange to do TO the Get Acquainted
tour through Pickens county Tuesday.
Columbus must be adequately represented this trip;
it is boosting trip and the boosting spirit and the
spirit of cooperation and the progressive spirit of this
city must be reflected in this enterprise.
The people of Pickens county will get their best i'm
preston of the spirit and progesseness of Columbus by
the success of this trip.
Will it be a good impression will it be impression
of the exhibition of feeble civic spirit and feeble eff
fort?
That is for you to say, Mr.. Citizen.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
DO YOU KNOW?
See If you can answer the ques-
tiOns before looking at
the answers.

/. What ocean current makes il
possible for Goldfish, herring and
mackerel to thrive on the North At
lantic coast?
2. Which is better material for a
birdhouse, wood or metal?
g. Should a birdhouse for robins
be placed in tree in the yard or
in the orchard?
A. From what cereal is Johnny
cake" made?
5. Where are the pillars of Her
cuIes 2"
6. OF what great value is the Mo
nongahela River to Pittsburg?
7. Where is the accent in accli-
mate?
8. OF what nationality was Peter
Kropotkin?
8. In what year did Coxey's army
march to Washington
10. What was the purpose of the
army in making that demonstration
Answers.
/. Arctic. 2. Wood. 8. In the
yard. a. Cornmeal. 5 Old name for
Straits of Gibraltar 6. Brings coal
from West Virginia. 7. On second
syllable. 8. Russian. 8. 1896. 10.
To petition government for work.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
My dear President FAINT:


In the name of the centennial com
mittee, permit me to express to you
personally, and to your college, our
gratitude for the service rendered us
by your students, alumnae, and your
Professor of Physical Education.
Without this service-so unselfishly
rendered-it would have been impos-
sible for us to produce the Pageant in
the fine way that we did; and, but
for your generosity in releasing Miss
Pohl and permitting your young lad
les to leave the College early we
could not have carried the matter
through.
The service of your pupils were
beyond praise. They endured grill
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Sour belching and a burn ng 2ensa-
ion is the throat is a symp5 IN of i'll
digestion and Indigestion leads TO
serious diseases. Take Prickly Ash Bit
ters. it corrects the digestive trouble,
purifies the stomach and bowels and
makes a man feel good Price $1.25
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Miss Dimple Eddins has returned
home from visit to friends in Car
rollton, Ala. She was accompanied
home by Miss Laurah Louise Garner
who will be her guest for few days
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
HELEN BALDWIN,
Sect. Civic Com. Woman's Club.

St Louis, Mo, June 9, 1921.
Mr.. v. B. lines, Editor,
Columbus Dispatch,
Columbus, Miss
Dear Mr.. lines:
In connection with the Tombigbee
River project, in which | know you are
intimately interested, ! should like to
inform you that Mr.. James E. Smith,
our Vice President in charge of Wa
terways Division, was IN Washington
last week, at which time he took the
matter up with General Beach.
After the engineers have rendered
their reports, the next thing to do will
be to have the Tombigbee River I'M
provements included in the next
Rivers and Harbors Appropriation.
That will be next December, in the
mean time we will be working steadily
on the matter.
We shall be very glad to hear from
you at any time in this regard.
Very truly yours,
JOHN VALENTINE,
Assistant Secretary.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Miss Minta Hubert, of Oklona, is
in the city on visit to her brother,
Mr.. Dan Hubert on College street.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

DR.. l.. W. Crigler, of the A. and M
College, is spending a few days m thu
city.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Mr.. Lee Doss. a former Columbian
and now a resident Of Birmingham.
was among the visitors in Columbus
the past week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Mr. J. A. Eddins is spending few
days in West Point on business.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Mr.. Cornell Franklin and Mr.. Will
lam Hairston are visiting Mrs. Bark
ley at her plantation I'm the prairie.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Mr.. Billups Harris, Of the Depart
ment of Justice with headquarters in
Atlanta, was a visitor ia the city the
past week.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Every day Columbus keenly feels the need of band
band would be big boost for the business mems tours
this and would add wonderfully to the of
the trip
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Sentiment in Columbus has crystalized for swimming
pool and it is waiting for organza
ton to take hold of the movement and put it
Who'll do it?
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Col. VIM. Baldwin has returned
from Baltimore, where he recently
went on professional business.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Mrs. William G. Watson returned
Saturday from Aberdeen.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Mrs. E. L. Kuykendall and little
Geraldine, are visiting rela-
tives in Birmingham for several days.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Misses Kizzie and Margie Hairs
ton, of Crawford, were in the city fol
the Carr cotilion Monday evening.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Miss Mary Stokes left Friday for
Koscuisko to visit relatives.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
COLUMBUS
IA
YEARS AGO
June 18th, 1907.
From The Dispatch Files.

Mrs. E. Hagadorn and daughter
Miss Maude Hagadorn, left Sunday
for a visit to Traverse City, Mich.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Unfortunately there glasses that will correct
short sightedness Of the mind
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Our idea of optimist is girl who only one
shoulder strap her evening gown
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Another shipment of men's straw
hats lust received at Loeb's.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

The time to do thing is now.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

ing training through heat and rain,
and mud in a way that would have
done credit to any recruits or any
athletic team. Without complaining
they bore the rather trying condi-
tions of their stay here in finest spir
it. We shall never forget their con-
tribution of grace and beauty to the
Pageant, nor cease to be grateful to
the Mississippi State College for
Women.
Yours sincerely,
w. NJ. FORREST
Chairman Pageant Committee
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Tel EN- you saw it in The Dispatch.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19

Your town is what you make If.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
Official President Jefferson Davis
Highway Association.

Columbus, Miss, June 3, 1921.
Mr.. V. B. lines,
Editor Dispatch,
Columbus, Miss.
My Dear Mr.. lines:
Will you not appeal again through
your columns for the cooperation of
all the people in this matter of get
ting of streets clear of garbage re-
.ceptacles and piles?
Last week committee from the
Civic Department of the Woman's
Club made general survey of the
town with view of determining how
the new order, namely to place gar
bage in containers just inside back
gates, was being carried out While
considerable improvement was noted,
there were frequent failures to follow
the new order, and the familiar piles
OF refuse, or the overlooking boxes,
occupied their accustomed places ca
the streets.
VIII you continue to help us to keep
Ibis matter before the public until
everyone responds?
Thanking you for past favors, am.
Sincerely yours,
HELEN BALDWIN,
Co,I CHI Co.. IUox,o,.,. CI,,L
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-06-19
VOICE OF THE
PEOPLE
June l6, 1921.

June 10, lbGl.
Editor Dispatch,
Columbus, Miss.
Dear Sir:
/ note in today's Commercial APP
peal, the business men Of your valued
city will make a series of automo-
bile trips during this summer and
since the first trip is to be east for
81 miles to Carrollton, Ala. From
Columbus to North Carrollton, Miss,
is "a miles west, seems quite a coin
cidence. 81 miles further is Green
vile, Miss, or about twice the milage
you are from Carrolton, Ala, and
from Columbus to Greenville is link
of the coming east and west National
Path, and if you think you would be
in trip over this link, |
will be glad to take the matter up and
try to arrange all along the route a
good time for you.
Hoping to hear favorably from YOU
at an early date. With best wishes ]
beg to remain,
Very truly yours,
j. T. DEAN, M. D.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-15

staH of ST. Paul Decorators
at Work on Streets and
Buildings.

&s NtfAnd Forks fbusiness district has
tAken ons q edy appearance today, in
DISQUALIFICATION the North Dakota
st4te feirs which will open here next
Monday, July Is, and continue through
suI{hl HAtpr1Ay, July Is.
A StaffNof decorators. under the di-
SreSt1on 81 n. C. Meyers of the Pioneer
sDSc0rating and Display company Of
ST. Paul, who arrived here on Thurs
d4y, was put at work last night and
this morning the main thoroughfare
s. the city boasted a very attractive
arrangement of the national colors.
Hundreds OF flags and drapings have
been Suspended across the street for
several blocks through the business
district.
II Mr.. Meyers and his staff were
bSought here from St Paul by the
Commercial club for the purpose Of
decorating the city for fair week.
Individual business houses. which
wish to be specially decorated during
week are making their own
arrangements with Mr. Meyers. Today
the fronts of several houses in the
business district are deliberately dec
GRATED. carrying out the red, white
and blue colors, and doing much to
make the city look festive and attrac-
tite TOR the thousands of visitors that
aie expected next week. Mr.. Meyers
has worked out a very effective
scheme Of decorating for both streets
and buildings.
IA; number Of other business men
have contracted for the decorating Of
their buildings and by Monday morn
ing, when the fair opens 1t is expect
Cd that the city will have on its Sun
day go7to-meetin' clothes with all Of
4 tramIninsx
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-15
RAINBOW DIVISION
PLANS BIG PARADE
IN CLEVELAND TODAY

= F = III b. ~. FL
Cleveland. July ia business zee
sion, this morning and a parade this
afternoon, followed by the unwilling
OF a monument to Rev. Father James
M. Hanley. former battalion chaplain
of the 165th New York infantry. were
on today's program of the second an
nual convention. Of the Rainbow Di-
vision Veterans association.
There was little doubt but that the
bonus question would come up at the
business session. according to :the
delegates. It had been, discussed yes
terday, but because Of the brief SEES
sion, no action was taken. Many Of
the delegates nave stated they are OPP
posed TO- q cash bonus and advocate
care Of the disabled soldiers first.
All of the delegates, in uniform,
were to participate in the parade.
After the parade 1t had been planned
for Newton D. Baker, former secre-
tary Of war; Rev. Father Francis
Duny of New York, chief chaplain Of
the 18th infantry, and others to ad-
dress the veterans from the reviewing
stand. :
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-07-15
Is High Man
In Shoot Held By
Gun Club THURSDAY

At the shoot conducted Thursday
at the fair grounds by the Grand
Forks Gun club, Gene Secord took
first hor1ors with score Of &C.. Wood
was runner up with q cor Of 81.
Following. is the record for the